10 Minute Wednesday

Here's my 10 minute card for this week.  I used the new "Just Believe" set that I think should have been called Just Gorgeous :)  I used my Colour Coach to pick out my combination of Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi and Early Espresso.  Very, very pretty combo.  I see myself using it again and again.

I inked up the stamp with my Stampin' Write markers which is my favorite technique at the moment.  I also used the Lattice folder to add texture to the background of the card.  And still really diggin' the new 1/8" ribbon.  Didn't think I would (thought it was too small) but it really added that perfect something to a card with a big focal point.  Or is perfect to add to our Mini Library Clips (watch for a card tomorrow or Friday with that!!)

Here it is:

Jen

10 Minute Card Wednesday - #6!

This card was inspired by Linda over at "Where the Rubber Hits The Road".  She had a great Stamping School area you can sign up for with fabulous videos.  She was doing a great idea for a Christmas Stamp a Stack and I CASE'd her idea for this!  Totally fast, probably more like 5 minutes!!

Instructions:

1. Cut and score a 5.5" x 8.5" base at 4.25" to make your card base (I used chocolate chip - had a scrap on my table).
2. Cut a piece of DSP to 4" x 4" and adhere to top or bottom of card.
3. Cut a piece of coordinating cardstock using the 2 3/8" scallop circle punch and another with the 1 3/4" punch (can skip this layer). 
4. Stamp an image/sentiment on white or vanilla cardstock and punch with either a 1 3/4" or 1 3/8" circle punch (depends if you add that 2nd layer of cardstock - in mine the Cherry Cobbler).
5. Cut a 6" piece of ribbon.  Attach to card using folding technique.
6. Adhere scalloped circle with layers over ribbon end and VOILA!!  A quick and easy card.

Enjoy!  Jen

Mojo Monday 152 - Two takes on the sketch.

I always try to do two cards at the same time when I am doing a challenge.  Most times, I do them both the same and then have an extra to give and one to put on display for my card group.  Today, I did them different as I want to give one away to someone at work for her birthday - and had a more elegant idea in my head for the sketch but thought she'd appreciate a more playful version.

Here they are:

Sorry weird light!

Peach Parfait - Outside my comfort zone...

So, I will confess, I wasn't thrilled with this colour.  With all the new colours and In Colors, etc I figured that was okay.  I was thrilled with quite a few others (Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Wild Wasabi, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist...).  But when I went to make a card last night I said "SELF! You need to use a colour you haven't yet!"  I couldn't bring myself to use pink (again, I don't know I've EVER make a pink card - some of you just gasped at me!) but I did grab the Peach Parfait and paired (haha, get it, paired) it with the Pear Pizzazz.  I like it, I like it, LOL!!

I always make two cards as... well, one sheet of paper makes two card bases perfectly so why not!!  I did them slightly differently to show you how to mix it up.  The first I put the scalloped bordered to the right and added a brad to the center of my punched flowers.  The second, I added our new pearls to the flowers and the bottom right corner.

Supplies: Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Crumb Cake.  Ink: Classic Peach Parfait marker, Tangerine Tango stamp pad, Ribbon: Whisper White taffeta.  Stamp set: Punched Posies, level 2 Hostess, Tools: Scalloped circle border punch, Big flower punch, 1" circle punch.  Embellishments: Pearls, Filbrigee brads. 

Jen
Take the time and do something scrappy today!  Me - I NEED to scrapbook!!

Mojo Monday 150 - My take...

Here's my take on the Mojo Monday challenge this week!  Enjoy...

Mojo Monday - on Wednesday :)

Hi ladies,

Here's my take on the sketch for the Mojo Monday 149 challenge.  I did this Monday afternoon but didn't get a chance to take a picture until this am... oops!  Oh well, better late than never.  It's the same week at least.

Enjoy!

Jen

Try Number 2!!

I was NOT happy with my card on Friday night so I went back to it and tried to "fix" it up a bit.  I didn't take anything away but I added to it.  Can you guess what I did??

Okay, I inked the raised (embossed) background with Not Quite Navy.  I added rhinestones.  I inked the edges of the big flower and then spritzed it.  I inked a smaller flower and added it behind the brad.  I added 2 more smaller flowers to the right bottom to balance it a bit.

Again, still not my favorite card in the world, but happier with this than the first try!!

Jen

Playing with my box of stuff

This is by far not the favourite card I've ever made but, I thought I'd post anyways.  I got my box of stuff today and just wanted to play.  I used my Colour Coach and picked the combo Poppy Parade, Sahara Sand and Not Quite Navy.

New Product:  Notable Ornate Stamp Set, Antique Brads, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon punch, Paper Flower
(for the flower, I just messily dragged it in Not Quite Navy and then stamped it in Sahara Sand with the French Script Background Stamp, label image is sprayed with Champagne Mist shimmer paint)

Friends Never Fade

All my blog surfing lately has found me inspired and wanting to create.  I found a card HERE I just had to re-create.  Mine is very similar with the exception of how I coloured the flower and I used the new Early Espresso ribbon.

Supplies: Stamp Sets: Friends Never Fade,, Tiny Tags;, DSP: Greenhouse Gala; Cardstock: Real Red, Pear Pizzazz; Markers: Real Red, Pear Pizzazz, Ribbon: 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta ribbon; Tools: Jewellry Tag punch, Paper Piercer.

118750 $21.95 Wood Mount

120618 $16.95 Clear Mount

Punched Posies

I've been dying to get back into my scrap room and get going!!  I found a card HERE that truly inspired me to pull out the Punched Posies Hostess set and get going. My card is almost identical but I enjoyed getting out my stuff and working with some of the new colours.  I also masked the flowers when I punched my leaves.  (So they look like they are behind)

My room is still a mess (I was mid-clean-up when I left on vacation) but I just had to do a card.  I'm thinking I'm going to do another after I finish this post and THEN go back to cleaning :)

Supplies Used:  Punched Posies CM Hostess Set (Summer Mini), Because I Care CM Hostess Set (IBC 2010/11), Classic Ink: Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Regal Rose, Old Olive, Brads: Filbrigee, Crystal, Circle.  Button: Discontinued Designer Buttons.  Cardstock: Whisper White, Cajun Craze.  Tools: Paper poker.  Other: Adhesive.

Enjoy!!

May Card Group - Here's the Cards!

Sorry for the crappy pictures!  My scrap room is a mess (a perpetual problem!) and I just wanted to finally get these posted... enjoy.

Friday - Surprise! Easel Card

I made this card for a couple we know who celebrated their first wedding anniversary on the 21st. Congrats to Allylson and Bill. Two of our favourite people!

Take the time to do something scrappy today - and this weekend!! Jen

February Card Group - Here's the cards!

You got the sneak peeks and now my ladies have had their chance, here's the cards. Enjoy!

Take the time to do something scrappy today!
Jen

My LONG Card....

A quick one today. Here is a LONG card I did for a challenge at Lil Scrappers. I worked last night on getting my room into shape. I am far from done but I can walk in there now and had enough room to whip this up. It is on a clear card base that I folded lengthwise and I stamped in white Staz-on with a SU star stamp.

Have a good one!

Jen

Only one more today... 5 more tomorrow!

Here is the last one I have a picture of today.

This is Michy's "3 Takes" challenge. She gave us a sketch and we had to make 3 different cards. I challenged myself to use the same pp and cardstock but make the 3 look different. I love the one with the felt photo corner the mostest... (good grammar)

These are all from the Lil Scrappers 5th Anniversary Online Crop this weekend. http://www.lilscrappers.ca/ You need to register in the forum and then when you scroll down near the bottom, you'll see that as a thread. Inside is all the individual challenges.

Also, see my blog list on the left side for Carla, Michy's and Aimee's personal blogs.

Have a great one everyone! I'll be back tomorrow with the rest of the challenges (I hope!)

Jen

And some more...

Okay, I'm trying to figure out how to post more than one image at a time :) Wish me luck.

Here's my ornament for Carla's Make N' Take:

Think I got it now :)

Here is my LO for Carla's Flags of the World challenge:

Here's my Cards in a (time) Crunch (another of Carla's challenges) :

Here is my Make N' Take that Aimee challenged us to:

Here is my scrap your best friend layout (Michy's challenge) featuring my bff Billie. We live on opposite sides of the country now (BC -me, Ont - her) but we've been friends for 25 years!!

A few more to come....