365 Cards - Day 44 Color Challenge

Whew, we did it!  Happy Friday!  That means that it's time for another fantasmic color scheme challenge from 365 Cards!


A very classic color scheme this week, to compliment this great image from Robyn's Fetish!  They have sponsored us this week and it's always a treat to play with their digis!  Here is my creation:

What a fun one!  Here you can see the official color swatch from 365 Cards:

I know swatches can sometimes be a little hard to determine based on computer monitor variations, lighting, etc.  That's ok!  Get close and play along with us!  You don't want me getting color challenged all alone do you? For your reference, the colors I used on my card are all Stampin' Up! - Certainly Celery, Bordering Blue, Real Red and Pumpkin Pie.  

Alright, that's Day 44 you guys!!  Thanks for stopping by, happy stamping, don't forget to link up on the 365 Cards Blog! 

365 Cards: Day 37 COLORS

Hey stampy people!!!  It's Friday, Friday!  Thank goodness SPRING BREAK week is over (going out tonight with the hubs and some friends, WOOTWOOT), aaaaaand it's time for another fantasmic color scheme challenge from 365 Cards!


Very beachy/earthy this weeks with is PERFECTION, since we are being sponsored by DRS Designs and I chose this perfect-for-a-lazy-Friday-I-wish-I-was-having-one Brush Beach Scene.

And here is the official swatch for the color combo:

I know swatches can sometimes be a little hard to determine based on computer monitor variations, lighting, etc.  That's ok!  Get close and play along with us!  You don't want me getting color challenged all alone do you?  Of course not!  For your reference, the colors I used on my card are PTI Ripe Avocado, SU Sahara Sand, More Mustard and Creamy Caramel.  


Alright, that's Day 37 you guys!!  Happy stamping, don't forget to link up on the 365 Cards Blog and Happy Easter weekend! 

365 Cards - Day 30

Hey stampy people!!!  It's Friday, Friday!  Thank goodness the week is over, and it's time for another GORGEOUS color scheme challenge from 365 Cards!


Here is the color combo:

LOVE love the purples in this!  And here is my card.  The sentiment is from a company I used to design for that is sadly, no longer in business - the Little Paper Shop.  Julia had such beautiful stamp sets, I kept all of mine and I still like to use them :)

Alright, that's Day 30 you guys!!  Happy stamping, don't forget to link up on the 365 Cards Blog so we can all see YOUR mad color skills! 

365 Cards - Day 2!

Hey stampy people!!!  It's Friday, Friday!  ANDDDDD it's also a NEW 365 CARDS YEAR! Woo hoo!  We are on Day 2 today and the challenge is Inspired by Sunrise.


Here is my sunrise theme.  I didn't want to overpower the main image with a lot of embellishments so I tried to keep it a bit simple today.  I pulled out this Stampin' Up! stamp set that I HAD to have and used once.  Hey, perfect for today so I guess that was a good call purchase after all!  :)

Alright, that's Day 2 you guys!!  Make sure you give a BIG welcome to the 4 new members of the 365 family!  They will be inspiring you on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday.  We are thrilled to have many old favorites still with us as well, it's going to be another fabulous year of daily inspiration!


So, happy stamping, don't forget to link up on the 365 Cards Blog so we can all see YOUR inspired-by skills! 

365 Cards - Day 361: 20 Minutes

Hello stampers!!  It's Friday, Friday!  That means I get to share a new card with you from 365 Cards!  Today's challenge -- "20 Minutes".  Create a card, any card, in 20 minutes or less.


Now I admit I am not all that fast of a stamper, in general.  Of course when there's coloring involved, most of us probably aren't.  So how do we make a "quickie" card?  I have found 3 ways that I can manage it.  1) use an image that looks ok in just outline form, but dress it up with paper and embellies. 2) use a large sentiment and no "picture" image. 3) use stickers or other pre-made embellishments for your main image(s).  I chose #3 this time, using these cute cardstock stickers from Sassafrass Lass and adding in a small sentiment at the bottom (Paper Pretties)! 

I will admit this took me 22 minutes.  There was an issue with the embellies I chose for the bottom corner originally; they just weren't working right, and I had to dig into the button drawer for replacement options.  I think we can all understand how that would take awhile, right??  :)


Alright, that's what I've got for today!!!  Day 361 you guys!!  Next week will be part of the new 365 year!!  Happy stamping, don't forget to link up on the 365 Cards Blog so we can all see YOUR quick-card skills! 

365 Cards - Day 354: Prickly

Hello stampers!!  It's Friday, Friday!  That means I get to share a new card with you from 365 Cards!  Today's challenge -- "Prickly".  Create a card with a texture element that is prickly - nothing smooth or soft.  Pam made me dig DEEP into the stash for this one!!


Here's my contribution, using this pretty flower from Prima, some glittery pine needles from my stash, and this sweet sentiment from Paper Pretties!  I love it when a plan comes together!  

And let's not forgot, you have UNTIL TOMORROW to apply for 365 Cards' design team call!!!  All the details are right here, so check it out!


Alright, that's what I've got for today!!!  Day 354 you guys!!  My how the time goes by.  :)  Happy stamping, don't forget to link up on the 365 Cards Blog so we can all see YOUR prickly side! 

365 Cards Design Team Call!!

Hello stamping friends!  I hope you're enjoying your weekend!  I just wanted to make SURE you know about the 365 Cards design team call.  Pam is looking for four designers to join us for the next 6 months!!  Yay!  You check out all the details -->>RIGHT HERE<<--, and good luck!  The deadline for application is February 18th.

365 Cards - Day 347: Pop Culture

Hello stampers!!  It's Friday, Friday!  That means I get to share a new card with you from 365 Cards!  Today's challenge -- "Pop Culture".  Create a card based on a current trend.  Trends can be clothing, beauty, accessories, hair...if it's trending now, it's fair game. 


Here's my contribution, using this AD-OR-ABLE Turtle Love from Bugaboo Stamps.  Hey, it's Valentine's Day next week and now I'm ahead of the game!!  I went for a more masculine look so I can give this to someone in a few days...

Ok, I admit, I am not exactly up on what's trendy these days.  I got a little help from this web article, and decided to work with Color Blocking as my trend.  Paper is from Basic Grey and Scenic Route.  Ribbon from RABOM.  Colored with Copics.  Sentiment is from the Love Birds set by Paper Pretties. 


Alright, that's what I've got!!!  Day 347 you guys!!  My how the time goes by.  :)  Happy stamping, don't forget to link up on the 365 Cards Blog so we can all see YOUR pop culture knowledge! 

365 Cards - Day 340: Abstract Art

Hello stampers!!  It's Friday, Friday!  That means I get to share a new card with you from 365 Cards!  Today's challenge -- "So Abstract".  Create an abstract in the background of your card.  It doesn't have to be wild and crazy (although it can!), just make it abstract and it will work.


Here's my contribution, using one of two new sentiment stamp sets from Paper Pretties,
Cursive Greetings II.  How fun are these??  My shapes are from one of the Stampin' Up! sets I've hung on to.  Guess that was a good idea!

Alright!!!  Day 340 you guys!!  My how the time goes by.  :)  Happy stamping, don't forget to link up on the 365 Cards Blog so we can all see YOUR abstract art! 

365 Cards - Day 333: At This Moment

Hello in blog land!!  It's Friday, Friday!  That means I get to share a new card with you from 365 Cards!  Today's challenge -- "At This Moment".  At THIS VERY MOMENT, what are you doing?  What are you thinking?  What comes to your mind?  Translate YOUR moment into a card!


I am going to share my moment-inspired card, but I also want to share HOW I came to it.  It's a really great story, I promise!


My amazing little first grader has had a bit of a struggle staying challenged this year in school.  It's been very tough for him as he is SO intellectually curious, he all but demands knowledge.  We've all had our ups and downs with this over the last few months, trying to find a way to balance his need for higher education with his need to be seven, plus the various extra-curriculars, work and home.  Earlier this week he had a visit day at a different school.  He was incredibly nervous!!  (Well, who wouldn't be right?).  We talked it through for days beforehand; he went but he was worried.  I came back at the end of the day and my brave little man had 13 new best friends.  Could not have asked for a better day!  The big bonus?  Today we found out that he has been accepted.  :)  Could not be more proud and excited for him.  Absolutely COULD NOT.  So here's my card, obviously, in honor of my extremely proud mommy moment (I'm sorry the picture is not very good. I think the camera is due for a little checkup):

Alright!!!  Day 333 you guys!!  My how the time goes by.  :)  Happy stamping, don't forget to link up on the 365 Cards Blog so we can all see YOUR inspirational moment!  

365 Cards - Day 326

Hello in blog land!!  Well I have stamped a bit but I keep forgetting to keep the blog updated!  But without further ado, here is today's challeng from 365 Cards -- "BREEZY".  What do you think of when you hear this word?  Use it as inspiration for your card today!!  Here is my breezy:

Day 326 you guys!!  My how the time goes by.  :)  Happy stamping, don't forget to link up on the 365 Cards Blog so we can all see the breezy beauty!  

365 Cards - Day 291

It's Friday, Friday!  I am ready!  Here's a fun challenge to jump start your creativity for the upcoming days from 365 Cards.


The challenge today is "Diamonds and Pearls".  You must include the diamond shape somewhere (can even be patterned paper) and at least THREE pearls.  I went with a Christmas theme since it's still that time!!  This is one of my favorite little stamps, so much fun and sweet to boot!  Season of Joy from Paper Pretties.  

I colored the image with colored pencils and Gamsol.  The diamonds are in this SU patterned paper.  The background paper is from The Paper Studio.  Pearls along all the scalloped edges of the center oval.  Sentiment on the inside.  


Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a fabulous weekend!  Don't forget to visit the 365 Cards blog to link up your projects! 

365 Cards - Day 284

It's Friday, Friday.  WOOT!  I am definitely ready!  Here's a fun challenge to jump start your creativity for the upcoming days from 365 Cards.


The challenge today is to create a mosaic on your card using small pieces of paper.  Since "abstract" and I are *not* friends, I chose to make a nice tiled pattern for my mosaic background.  All the better to show off this fantastic image from Paper Pretties - love this baby boy set.  Currently out of stock but check back to the website soon to get yours!

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a fabulous weekend!  Don't forget to visit the 365 Cards blog to link up your projects! 

365 Cards - Day 235 and a PRETTIE BIRTHDAY!

It's Friday, Friday.  Yay!!  Are you ready for the weekend??  I am, as always.  :-)


Well I have a 2-for-1 post for you today - a new challenge AND a birthday celebration from Paper Pretties!!  Today is Heather's birthday, she's our wonderful owner and I can't think of a better person to celebrate!  I've known Heather for going on 5 years now, and she is amazing!  I am happy to call her a friend.  Have a wonderful day Heather!


Along with this awesome celebration, here's a fun challenge to jump start your creativity for the upcoming days from 365 Cards.  Day #235:  Seeing Spots.  Let's see three different polka dotted patterned papers on you cards today!  Have fun!

Stamps are from Paper Pretties (of course).  I love this quick and easy little sentiment!



Here is the order of the PRETTIE BIRTHDAY HOP in case you get lost along the way.

• Paper Pretties Blog
• Frances Byrne
• Amber Hillman
• Jennifer Greco
• Kristine Reynolds
• Lynda Benden
• Taylor Usry
• Cely Smith
• Jackie Rakoski
• Lawren Fowlkes
• Lisa Rasmussen
• Melissa Craig
• Nancy Bush
• Stephanie George
• Heather Lee-Reppen (the birthday girl)

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the party festivities so far!  Keep it rolling and visit Kristine!

365 Cards - Day 228

It's Friday, Friday.  WOOT!  I need a Friday.  Actually, I need a week of them I think.  :D  How are you today stampy friends?  Ready for the weekend??  Here's a fun challenge to jump start your creativity for the upcoming days from 365 Cards.


Pam *loves* the word "fabulous".  My challenge for today is to incorporate the word "fabulous" into my card.  Awesome idea!!  Sentiment cards can be so much fun.  Here is what I came up with - I hope it's fabulous enough for you!

The paper for this card is from Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker.  They have SUCH fabulous goodies!  Sentiment is Stamping Bella, swirl is Prima and the metal flower is from The Paper Studio.  


Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a fabulous weekend!  Don't forget to visit the 365 Cards blog to link up your projects! 

365 Cards - Day 200

It's Friday, Friday.  WOOT!  I need a Friday.  Actually, I need a week of them I think.  :D  How are you today stampy friends?  Ready for the weekend??  Here's a fun challenge to jump start your creativity for the upcoming days from 365 Cards.


Go to your utility/junk drawer, and pick out something that you can use on your card today.  Oooh!!  Challenging and very clever!  Here is mine:

See the bottle cap?  We goes to the utility drawer, we pulls out the bottle opener.  We opens the beer and gives to the hubs (ew, beer).  Then...we STEALS the cap for our card!!!  Yes, we are tricksy.




Stamp is from Paper Pretties.


Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a fabulous weekend!  Don't forget to visit the 365 Cards blog to link up your projects! 

365 Cards - Day 164

It's Friday, Friday.  WOOT!  I need a Friday.  Actually, I need a week of them I think.  :D  How are you today stampy friends?  Ready for the weekend??  Here's a fun challenge to jump start your creativity for the upcoming days - a color challenge, and YOU choose the colors!!  Base your card's color scheme on your favorite sports team.  Not a fan?!  That's ok, I bet someone in your life is, just use theirs!  


You *MIGHT* recall that we are Green Bay PACKER fans 'round these parts.  Here's my creation in their honor.  Football is BACK!  It might be preseason, but it's something, and fall is screaming towards us!  (click for the super-sized view):

Stamp and sentiment are a BRAND NEW release from Paper Pretties!!  Love these Holiday Cheers II images, *so much fun*.


Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a fabulous weekend!  Don't forget to visit the 365 Cards blog to link up your colorful projects!

365 Cards - Day 137

Good morning stamping friends!  TGIF, TGIF!!  Welcome to the start of the weekend everyone!  Our theme this week:  Collage.  Today's specifics - Day 137: Photograph, Vintage item and Soft colors.  

Here is what I came up with (click for the super-sized view):

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a fabulous weekend!  Don't forget to visit the 365 Cards blog to link up your summer projects!

365 Cards - Day 130

Good morning stamping friends!  TGIF!!  Welcome to the start of the weekend everyone!  I hope you have a good one planned.  Who's ready for SUMMER?! Our theme today - Day 123: SUMMER.  The catch?  Use at least 3 images on your card that remind you of summer.  Images can come from patterned paper, stickers, stamps, digis, other embellishments - whatever you can find with a summery feel!

Here is what I came up with (click for the super-sized view):

The summer is in this great image from our sponsor this week, Robyn's Fetish.  Also in the bee sticker and my fun patterned paper.  

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a fabulous weekend!  Don't forget to visit the 365 Cards blog to link up your summer projects!

365 Cards - Let's Get SILLY!

Good morning stamping friends!  TGIF!!  Welcome to the start of the weekend everyone!  I hope you have a good one planned.  Who's ready for fireworks?! 

You know as well as I do that FRIDAY means the 365 Cards Challenge around here!  Day 123: Silly Me.  Pam wants to see a silly card.  It doesn't have to have a purpose, but make us smile or laugh. 

Here is what I came up with (click for the super-sized view):

The silly is in the sentiment here.  It's from Paper Pretties' set called Fun Quotes.  I use this one ALL the time.  Seriously!  What a great set for pick-me-up, hello, friend, and (happy) thinking of you cards!  This quote always makes me smile. 


Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a fabulous HOLIDAY weekend!  Our plans are fairly open, planning to spend at least half of it NOT working!

Don't forget to visit the 365 Cards blog to link up your silly projects!