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Sunday, August 31, 2008

SCTL4 & Cut Cardstock Blog!

Woo hoo! I got some pictures taken so I have some new things to share. Here's my contribution of the Stamping Links To Love challenge for this week - it's a color challenge using Eggplant Envy, Perfect Plum, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette and Kiwi Kiss (SCTL4). WOW - five colors, right (I threw in some shimmery as my neutral too!)? It's a great combo though and I had fun with it - I made a "non-traditional colors" winter card using the Chin Up Snowman from Firecracker Designs by Pamela. Isn't he sweet? I have wanted this image all year, but Pamela kept coming out with such great NEW sets each month, I'd end up snagging those for my DT set and not getting Mr. Cutie here. But finally, my last month before "retirement" I got him! *grins*.

I also used the sketch challenge from the CutCardstock Blog for this project - I think it worked great with the various colors in the challenge. Here is the sketch:

I really like this sketch! The background pattern has so many possibilities - you could even incorporate patterned paper or metallic cardstock squares (or stamped BG squares like I used). Cool! Go check out the blog for more cool info! And on a personal note - I have ordered from Cut Cardstock before and they have great paper, great prices and fast shipping! Don't be afraid to try them out if you are new to the company.

PS-Sorry about the photo, I didn't have ideal lighting and the pink looks kind of washed out and the eggplant looks too dark. Oh well, better pic next time! heehee.

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Golfin' with Mojo44

Here's another card using stamps from DRS Designs. I used the MOJO44 sketch from Julee's Poetic Artistry blog - if you haven't checked out her sketchbook you should, she's got amazing ideas. I thought this sketch worked really well with this golf bag image I had gotten, so off I went!

I used the Tiny Bubbles Cuttlebug folder on the bottom white panel, and made an extra piece to punch the photo corners from. I colored the golf bag with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol. I did the sentiment with a marker to omit the parts I didn't want and line it up to work in the circle. The colors are Night of Navy and Garden Green. The grass panel is just patterned paper from the LSS.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Finally Friday Favorites - 08/29/08

Woo hoo!!! It's FINALLY FRIDAY people. :D Here's your weekly dose of weekend inspiration, courtesy of the worldwide community of stampin' bloggers. As always, my Top 10 choices, in no particular order...

  • Pocket Envelope Card by Theresa. It's a gorgeous creation, AND she has a tutorial!
  • One of a Kind Birthday Card by Rachel Capps. Beautiful! Love all the pearls and the dimension on this one.
  • Snoozin' Sunday card by Alex. I love the layout, the colors, the image...it comes together just perfectly.
  • A Western Hello by Laurie. Love the colors and all the distressed stuff!
  • Halloween Riley by Paula Bloom. Great colors, fun layout, CUTE bats!
  • Willow Lake by Michelle Zindorf. Wow! As always, an amazing scene from Michelle. I love her tutorials, she's amazing.
  • Monster Squad by Carolyn King. Halloween cards are among my favorite! There are so many great images out there and these are no exception. Great layout and adorable extras on this one.
  • Gift Tag by Sharon Johnson. Beautiful fall colors, lovely layers to highlight the main image - a fabulous project!
  • Eastern Blooms Card by Pat. Wow - great colors here too and I love what she did with the partial circle and the ribbon!
  • Deb Neerman's Tree. OMG! How cool is this, and how LONG must it have taken to punch and then attach those little leaves?! Wow! Love it.

There you go! Happy Labor Day weekend!

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Tutorial Thursday - 08/28/08

Good stuff! Just links today...

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Tipster Tuesday - 08/26/08

Tips for today!

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