Lacy Birthday Wishes

Stamp Simply Challenge Number 98 calls for lace! We're to use a lacy addition, anything from the real thing, to suggested lace. I decided to go for the real thing!

I'm also using Our Daily Bread Design's Birthday sentiment and Psalm Bible verse that are included in their August 1st release: Happy Birthday!

I began with Cosmo Cricket's Happily Ever After designer paper...what a lovely old fashioned feel it brings with the lace! I covered both the front and inside of my long card with the dp, then layered Wright's Flat Cluny Edge lace and PaperTrey Ink's Aqua Mist grosgrain across the front.

I took a small piece of the lace and threaded narrow ribbon thru the edge, then pulled the lace into a flower shape and tied the ribbon tight. A JoAnn's Vintage Alpha Charm finishes the flower with the birthday gal's initial.

My birthday sentiment and Psalm 415:15 Bible verse were stamped with Versafine Sepia onto Neenah Natural White cardstock, then heat embossed with SU Clear EP. The die cut used is Spellbinder's Label Four.

If you would like to see more lacy creations, check out the rest of the Stamp Simply designs:

Sharon, Jennifer, Julie, AJ, Tammy, Barbara, Jenny, and Rose Ann: July's Guest Designer.

CAS Bridal Shower Invitation

Clean and Simple! This chocolate toned bridal shower is fairly quick and easy...the most time being spent on the die cuts!

I began by stamping my Stampin' Up "For the Bride" image with Versafine Sepia ink onto Gina K's Ivory Pure Luxury card stock, then embossing it with SU Clear Fine Detail embossing powder.

Spellbinder's Oval and Petite Oval Scallop dies were used to diecut the image. The nutmeg colored cardstock is Bazzill Textured. I just LOVE this cardstock...the nutmeg color matches the Versafine Sepia perfectly! I just bought all that my local scrapping store had on hand!

Even though this design is extremely plain, it's very chocolatey and rich looking IRL...also very mailable!!! Plus, it matches my future daughter-in-laws wedding colors perfectly!

Have a great week!

Dare to Get Dirty '09~~Taken with Texture!

If you want to have a lot of stamping fun, check out Splitcoaststamper's Fan Club Dare to Get Dirty '09! Dare to Get Dirty is a thank you to the Fan Club members for all of their support: if you're a member of the SCS Fan Club, Dare to Get Dirty provides a chance to stamp with the current and past Dirty Girls, and show them what YOU can do! Challenges presented by the designers span three days, beginning yesterday (Thursday).

I wanted to give you a sneak peek of my challenge: Taken with Texture--to use items from embossing to Flower Soft to create your design.

You can see all of the details of this design at my gallery here.

Here's a close up--see the Flower Soft that I've used on the daisies, as well as on the image?

If you play along with my challenge, please upload at SCS with the keyword: DTGDDeborahLynneS. You can see all of the Taken with Texture designs here; check out all of the Dare to Get Dirty '09 designs here.

Looking forward to seeing YOUR designs in the gallery!

Fresh Strawberries

Time for the Stamp Simply weekly challenge--this week's challenge: Fruit of the Vine (ssnotime97). This very simple 4 X 4" design features Lockhart Stamp's Strawberries image.

I stamped the strawberry image onto Neenah's Natural White cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I then colored it with Copic markers and die cut it with Spellbinder's Oval Nesties.

My decorator paper today is Bo Bunny's Back to Basics Mint Dot. Some of the layers have been popped up with dimensional tape.

Be sure to check the rest of the Stamp Simply team's designs:

Sharon, Jennifer, Janine, Julie, AJ, Tammy, Barbara, Jenny, and July's guest designer: Rose Ann.

If you chose to play along, remember to use the keywords ssnotime97 when you upload...please link back to Sharon's blog so that we all can view your handiwork!

Grow in Grace; Dare to Get Dirty 2009

I just love Our Daily Bread Designs "Grow in Grace." The blossom is so delicate and pretty, and the scripture verses and sentiments are a wonderful reminder of God's ultimate gift and sacrifice for us.

I stamped the blossom with Versafine Sepia ink onto Neenah's Natural White cardstock, then embossed it with SU Detail Gold EP. I used my Copic markers to slightly color the image. After embossing, I die cut the oval with a Spellbinder Oval Nestie. I then overstamped it with SU Sanded background stamp with SU Creamy Caramel ink.

My base is SU Buckaroo Blue (retired), along with K & Co. Blue Awning Damask dp. Lush May Arts ribbon, both wide and narrow, are from the Stamp Simply Ribbon store. A Chatterbox Easy Bradmaker brad, along with my scripture verse die cut with a Spellbinder Ribbon Tag die, finishes the design.

Dare to Get Dirty '09 begins on Thursday over at Splitcoaststampers! This is a fabulous time to enjoy challenges put forth both by current and alumni Dirty Girls. I've seen the lineup, and it looks great! It's a great time to play with along with the Dirty Girls, and show your fab designs! Hope to see you there!

I hope that your week is going well. I will be out of town, attending a wedding thru the weekend, and will not have access to a computer. Hopefully my scheduled blog post will post on Friday for my Stamp Simply design...I've been having some problems with it doing so. Thanks for your patience in advance if it doesn't go live.

SCS Limited Supply Challenge: Wedding Colors

Today's Limited Supply Challenge (LSC229) at Splitcoaststampers was to create a design around our school colors, or wedding colors. We were to add staples, clips, or photo corners as well. I chose to go with my wedding colors. My bridesmaids wore light blue dotted swiss, with rings of daisies and other blossoms in their hair.

I began with a base of SU Bashful Blue, layered with Neenah Natural White. My Swiss Dots cuttlebug folder was used for texture. I was tempted to try to rub white ink across the dots to really recreate the blue dotted swiss, but decided against it...maybe another time!

My sentiment is from Our Daily Bread Designs "Let Us Begin," featuring a beautiful set of quotes from Mother Teresa. I stamped it with Versafine Sepia ink, and embossed it with SU Clear EP. Spellbinder's Rectangle Nesties came in handy once again (what would I do without them? hehe) to die cut the verse.

An aged copper photo corner (retired SU HodgePodge Hardware) with a May Arts bow (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) anchors the left upper corner. Gorgeous Primas (Daisy Dreams Cashew from Our Daily Bread Designs) add the finishing touch.

Hope you like this summery design! Have a great weekend!

Black and Ivory Quick and Simple

It's time for the Stamp Simply Friday Challenge: Little Black Dress! Sharon challenged us to create a black/white design with the option of adding one other pop of color...I stayed with black and ivory. This will be the last black/ivory card for a while, I promise!

I began with a basic black cardstock base, layering it with Neenah Natural White and K & Company Ivory & Black dp. My sentiment is Verve's new Kindred Spirits set--the fleur de lis designs are just so elegant! I stamped the image panel with Versafine Black Onyx ink, and embossed it with SU Black Fine Detail embossing powder. The image panel was then die cut with Spellbinder's Rectangle Nestabilities, and popped up with dimensional tape.

A tiny jet rhinestone finishes this very quick design! I wanted to keep this design trim and simple, as this will be for a male (who will NOT know that this was for a "Little Black Dress" challenge!!!)

If you would like to play along, please link back to Sharon's blog so that we are all able to see your design! If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword: ssnotime96.

Make sure you check the rest of the Stamp Simply Team designs:

Sharon, Jennifer, Janine, Julie, AJ, Tammy, Barbara, Jenny, and Rose Ann.

Thanks for visiting, and have a wonderful Friday!

Happy Birthday Judy (StampinQueenJAR)!

Well, the talk over at Splitcoaststampers is that it is Judy's birthday today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Judy!!! Hope your day is grand, and chock full of blessings!

One of Judy's gorgeous designs is a sample for today's Sketch Challenge at Splitcoast, so be sure to take a look see!

I just cannot get enough of these Primas that I got from Our Daily Bread Designs! They are so beautifully colored, absolutely LUSH! I also used one on one of my Dirty Girl designs this month.

This paper is just lovely as well. It's K & Co. Wild Raspberry, and you can purchase a 8.5 X 8.5" pad at Our Daily Bread Designs as well!

The base of my card is SU Not Quite Navy, and the sentiment is from Archivers: Hero Arts Handwritten Sentiments, stamped with Versafine Black Onyx ink.

Have a great Wednesday and give Judy a birthday shout out!

Splitcoaststampers July Gallery Sneak Peek!

Here's a sneak peek at one of my creations for the Dirty Dozen July Gallery. This is my last month-- my, how the time has flown by! I just want to thank Jenn and everybody over at Splitcoast--this has been such a special time for me! Thanks to my DD sister, Cindy Motherway (Mothermark) for being such an inspiration, and a fantastic partner to share the six month ride!

Please take time to check out the new gallery tomorrow--it's amazing! If you're not a Fan Club member yet, consider checking it out--it's chock full of inspiration and ideas!

Have a great day!

Lake Eva Camp

I wanted to share another oldie with you today--Lake Eva Camp! My husband's family owned a small, rustic (very rustic...lol) camp on a small lake about 8 miles from his home very similar to this image. He grew up spending summers there, swimming and fishing--having all sorts of fun.

When we married (30 years ago on Tuesday) we spent that summer and following summers living there. The lake was so very private, only one other couple lived there during the summer months, and not even in sight. No electricity or running water--camping type lanterns and bottle gas provided a stove and refrigerator. There was a sauna for bathing and to warm the cottage in colder weather.

We were living the school year downstate, as hubby was teaching there. As soon as the school doors were closing for the year, we were hopping in the packed car to head North.

Years passed, we moved back to the area, and eventually purchased a cottage (more like a house...lol) on Lake Superior. The days of rustic living were over.

I realize now just how precious that time was...boating on the lake at midnight, looking at the stars; running and jumping into the lake as soon as we woke up; killing mosquitoes before we could go to sleep (well, maybe that part wasn't so precious!), and spending time alone--really getting to know each other.

I miss those simple days, yet am so happy and blessed with our life now. I thank the Lord for my husband Paul, and the years that He has given us together.

Thanks for letting me reminisce! If you would like all of the details for this design, you can find them here.

Have a great week!

~~Amazing Grace~~

Well, it's that time of week again--Friday, and the Stamp Simply Challenge! This week's challenge, (ssnotime95) is "Let the Sparks Fly," to use glitter in our design. I wanted to use both beautiful new sets from Our Daily Bread Designs: "Amazing Grace Hymn" and "Grow in Grace," both designed by the ever so talented Dina Kowal.

I began with a Stampin' Up Basic Black 5.5" base. My K & Co. Black and Ivory dp was still out from yesterday, so I chose two of the prints to layer onto the black base. I glittered the edge of the creamier print with Stampin' Up Chunky Glitter, ala Kelly Lunceford (atomicbutterfly). Kelly's vintage designs always bring a smile to my face, and are so very inspiring! Kelly often edges her gorgeous vintage pieces with glitter.

I stamped my Amazing Grace Hymn onto Neenah Classic Cream cardstock, distressing the edges with a Stampin' Up Distressing Tool. My dogwood image is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the same Neenah paper, colored with Copic markers, die cut with a Spellbinders Oval die, and rimmed with glitter.

My bow/ribbon treatment is May Art ribbon, purchased from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, along with a Bow Easy from the same store. An unknown charm tops the bow for extra appeal.

If you would like to see more "sparks," visit the other Stamp Simply DT blogs:

Sharon, Jennifer, Janine, Julie, AJ, Tammy, Barb, Jenny and Rose Ann.

Remember: Our Daily Bread Designs Ink Pads are on sale until midnight, Friday, July 10th. Check them out!

Have a great weekend!

Snow Falls Softly...

"The snow falls softly, quietly...And winter beauty fills the air..." (Northwoods Rubber Stamps). Yes, it is Christmas in July at Splitcoaststamper's Way to Use It Challenge! Perfect for using my new Polar White Flower Soft!

I began with a base of PaperTrey Ink's Pure Poppy cardstock, layering it with Stampin' Up's Patterns Pack II papers. The white paper in the design is from PaperTrey Ink as well: Stamper's Select White.

I stamped the panel beneath the image oval with SU's Weathered background (retired), then corner rounded all of the top corners (SU Corner Rounder Punch).

The Northwoods image is stamped on the PTI cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then colored with numerous Copic markers. After die cutting the panel with a Spellbinder Oval die, I sprinkly Polar White Flower Soft over the snowy areas of the scene. FS Polar White will be available July 24th, along with some adorable card toppers and a fabulous Fall Flower Soft color!

Quick and easy...Christmas in July!

Let Us Begin...

This is one of the new Our Daily Bread Designs that became available July 1st. It's called "Let Us Begin" and includes three quotes from Mother Teresa, as well as these beautiful Lotus Flower corners. I wanted to keep my design on the simple side, as the background paper is somewhat busy.

I began with Stampin' Up Basic Black cardstock, making a base card 5.5" X 6.75." I know that this is an unusual size, but have an envelope that will fit it. I created layers of Neenah Natural White and K & Company Black and Ivory papers.

My Lotus Corners were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the natural white cardstock; then die cut with a Spellbinder's Label One die. I cut the Label One panel in half, to frame my oval sentiment. I added a touch of color with a combo of Copic Cream marker and Blender fluid. A bit of a deeper gold tone added highlights to the centers of the flowers.

My sentiment was stamped with Versafine Black Onyx, embossed with SU Black Fine EP, and die cut with Spellbinders Oval dies. I mounted the sentiment over the top of the Label One halves.

A sheer black ribbon bow, tied with a Bow Easy from Sharon Johnson's Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, finishes the design.

You still have a bit of time to apply to be a ODBD Guest Designer! Check it out:

July 1st marks the first day of our Guest Designer Contest! That’s right! YOU could be the next Guest Designer for ODBD! We are looking for two designers to join the Bread Basket for a month in August and in September! If this is something you would be interested in, email three samples (.jpeg files) of your best work to Judy at lidaroseroz@GMAIL.com by July 9th! That’s right – you only have NINE days! ODBD images are preferred, but not required. But what is required? If you are chosen, you will be working with two beautiful stamp sets during your “Guest Month” and will make a total of six projects for that month. Can you stick to a deadline? Do you have photography skills that can show off your creations? We want to hear from you!Include your name, address, and a link to your blog and SCS Gallery in your email. Tell us a little about yourself and why you would like to be in the “Bread Basket” (our Design Team). We will announce the Guest Designers right here on July 11th!

Also, all ink pads are on sale for 25% off until midnight on July 10th at the ODGD store. It's a great time to try a new color!

A Summer Classic

Hi there! I've been busy getting ready for the July Splitcoaststampers' Dirty Girl gallery--my last! Wow-- I cannot believe how fast the time has passed! So, here is an oldie, but goodie!

I love Lockhart Stamps! They have charming detail, and are so much fun to color! I purchase my Lockhart Stamps from Ellen Hutson.

I colored this image early on when I first got my Copic markers. The cardstock colors used here are all Stampin' Up: Tempting Turquoise, Glorious Green, and YoYo Yellow. Very bright--but perfect for a Summer design! My layers are quite simple, with the Tempting Turquoise layer being run through a CuttleBug folder for texture. A Stampin' Up Ticket Corner Punch added a bit of interest on the top corners, set with bright orange SU eyelets.

I stamped the Lockhart image with Adirondack Pitch Black ink, and colored it with multiple markers. A square Nestabilities die was used to cut the image panel. Michael's striped twill ribbon finishes off this summery seat.

Hope your week is fun and fabulous!

Blog Candy Reminder!

Don't forget to check out Our Daily Bread Designs' Blog to see if YOU have won blog candy:
you can get there HERE...

Stars and Stripes: Old Glory

Happy Birthday U.S.A!!! We will be celebrating our Nation's birthday in a day, and our Stamp Simply Challenge (ssnotime 94) for this week is entitled: Stars and Stripes...using stars and stripes in our design--not necessarily having to be a patriotic design. I did chose to celebrate July 4th early!

This is a quick and easy design, as I decided to use some handsome dimensional stickers by K & Co. that I purchased years ago.

I began with PaperTrey Ink Pure Poppy cardstock for my base and red layers. The navy dotted dp is by Robin's Nest. I am in LOVE with my Scor-Bug...I used it for a stitched look on the top layer of red, peeking out from behind the hymn.

My hymn is "America" (Rubber Monger), stamped with Versafine Black Onyx ink onto Neenah Natural white cardstock. I then used Antique Linen Distress Ink to smudge and distress the panel, as well as my SU distressing tool for the edges.

The K & Co. flag and star stickers finish off this patriotic design. Hope you like it!

A BIG welcome to Rose Ann Reynolds, who will be guest designer on the team for the month of July!

Sharon, Janine, Jennifer, Julie, AJ, Tammy, Barbara, Jenny, and Rose Ann

Remember, if you decide to play along, link your design to Sharon's blog here.

Have a blessed Fourth of July!

Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge,Blog Hop, and Candy!

This is my second post for today, but I'm so very excited to share my first official design as a member of Our Daily Bread's Design team with you! My design today features July's brand new set "Grow in Grace." The fun begins with a challenge issued to us to use only three ODBD ink pads to provide the color for our card. My colors are: Sunflower, Olive, and Terra Cotta. More about these fabulous ink pads further down!


I began with a coral colored cardstock, scoring the folded edge with my Scor-Pal. I added a touch of texture by using a Scor-bug embosser to create my quilted backdrop for my image and sentiment.


I used Versafine Black Onyx ink before watercoloring with an aquapainter and the ODBD ink pads listed above; the image and sentiment were then die cut with Spellbinder's Oval and Long Rectangle dies. A closeup of the design follows:


A bit of ribbon finishes the design. Hope you like it!

Our blog hop today shows off five gorgeous sets released today. If you've come to my blog first, be sure to head back to the beginning of the blog hop at Our Daily Bread Designs' blog.

Here are the gals before and after me in the hop:

Grace
Deb
Jane

And now for something we all love - CANDY! There are three stops along the HOP today that are offering candy and I am one of them! You won't be disappointed because it's "Winner's Choice" -- each Blog Candy winner will get to choose THREE yummy, juicy ink pads from ODBD's line of beautiful colors. To enter, leave a comment on this post by MIDNIGHT CST, July 2, and I will choose a winner the next day. Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog July 4th, with instructions on how to claim your prize!

And, check this out!
July 1st marks the first day of our Guest Designer Contest! That’s right! YOU could be the next Guest Designer for ODBD! We are looking for two designers to join the Bread Basket for a month in August and in September! If this is something you would be interested in, email three samples (.jpeg files) of your best work to Judy at lidaroseroz@GMAIL.com by July 9th! That’s right – you only have NINE days! ODBD images are preferred, but not required. But what is required? If you are chosen, you will be working with two beautiful stamp sets during your “Guest Month” and will make a total of six projects for that month. Can you stick to a deadline? Do you have photography skills that can show off your creations? We want to hear from you!
Include your name, address, and a link to your blog and SCS Gallery in your email. Tell us a little about yourself and why you would like to be in the “Bread Basket” (our Design Team). We will announce the Guest Designers right here on July 11th!

Have a great day!

Flower Soft Corsage and New Product

Exciting news from Flower Soft! Two new colors, Polar White and Autumn will be available July 24th! The Polar White is just gorgeous and is the perfect addition to the Flower Soft line up! The Autumn color is very rich and warm--just like the colors of Autumn! There are also adorable new Christmas card toppers coming: make sure you check out the FS DT to see some of these so very cute items!

Our Flower Soft challenge for July was to create something "Out of the Box." Well, this definitely fits that description! I wanted to take a stab at making something "wearable" by Flower Soft...this corsage would also make a pretty package topper, in place of a bow. I found this very difficult to photograph...hard to capture the dimension! I think it looks much prettier IRL!

My corsage was created with Flower Soft wire , covered with Peach and Summer Flower Soft. The Flower Soft glue is a tacky type glue--really making a bond with the wire and Flower Soft. I colored a portion of the wires that would be stems with a green Copic marker, and made the leaves out of Copic colored tissue paper. A sheer bow finishes the design.

Check out all of the "Out of the Box" designs that the entire team has created:

Jennifer Buck- DT Coordinator
Sharon Johnson
AJ Otto
Carole Burrage
Niki Estes
Charmaine Ikach
Val Stangle

Hope you day is great!