Color Throwdown

Got to break open my new SU ink pads...and matching paper! Used the color combo of Bermuda Bay, Real Red & Smoky Slate for the CTD304 Challenge over at Color Throwdown. Also used Sketch MFTWSC188 over at My Favorite Things. I originally was going to use dp from Authentique, but it didn't match the SU Colors EXACTLY, and I really wanted to use my new SU stuff, so I opted for making my own background paper with some old flower stamps I had. I don't have any of the SU Neutrals, so my slate is the background paper which is from Authentique. I'm sending this to a friend who is celebrating her 50th...I think she will appreciate the fact that I didn't emphasize that number in her card! TFL!

While I was at it, I did manage to make a second card. I am in love with those little butterflies!

Supplies:

Paper: SU Bermuda Bay & Real Red, Authentique Collection: Celebrate

Stamps: Fiskars Friendly Flowers, Heartfelt Creations Botanical Floral Sets 1 & 2, Stamps By Judith: Dots, TSOL crazy4daisies HB sentiment

Dies: SU Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Rose Creations Shapeabilities 

Sugar Rush Birthday

Once again I have been using 'scraps' that I found while reorganizing my craft space..It was fun to use some sweet cupcakes again. 

I'm entering this card in the challenge at Die Cuttin Divas which uses this sketch:

Inside: 

Supplies Used:

Paper: Bella Blvd: Birthday Girl

Dies: Scalloped Circles, Classic Circles

Stamps: TSOL 

Other: Swiss Dots EF, Sticker Sentiment, flower punch

Sweet Hello

I just love this paper pad from Prima called Hello Pastel. The colors are just so sweet! I'm happy that I utilized several little scraps in this card - it almost justifies me saving all those tiny pieces...I have such a hard time getting rid of anything! This card was quick & easy to make (no stamping!) but it did take me like forever to choose all the details. I had a second card base out so that I could make two cards at once, but I somehow forgot all about it....sigh. I must work on my efficiency!! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies: 

Paper: Prima's Hello Pastel

Other: Matching Journaling Stickers

Candy Dots By Recollecions

EFs: Swiss Dots & Medium Polka Dots

Scallop Scissors

Nestabilites Scalloped Circles

Ink: SU Pool Party 

Sparkly Brush Strokes

I'm entering today's card into the Encouragement Challenge over at a2zscrapbookingblog and also for the Color Challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers (CC490). I just received two sets of Stampin' Up Ink Pads and I was very excited to use them! Had to use the Wink of Stella Glitter Pen to add a bit of shine...TFL!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Hero Arts Brush Strokes & Truly Appreciated, TSOL Butterfly

Inks: SU Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi & Real Red

Other: Wink of Stella Glitter Pen

Celebrate with Glitter!

In this card, I got to use my new Wink of Stella Glitter Pen. I bought a clear one but when I tried it, I was disappointed to see that it really looked gold, not clear. But then the other day I came across someone else saying the same thing, and I found out that it only looks gold when you initially get the ink flowing. After a few swipes, it does come out clear and now I know why everyone is so in love with these pens. The glitter adds such a cool shimmer! Check out the smaller photos below - you can really see those stars shine! TFL!

Supplies: 

Dies: Sizzix Stars #2, Edgeabilities Classic Edges One

Ink: Copics & Memento Paris Dusk 

Stamp: We R Memory Keepers

Other: Washi Tape, Wink of Stella Glitter Pen