Diane's Kit-Card #2

Today is the last day in May and I have finished all of the cards that I have made with the fun card kits I received in January.  I was so excited to be the recipient of these snowy themed card kits in a swap that I am hosting on SCS.  I received 10 kits and I did make 2 cards from each kit. 

This is card kit #10, from Diane and this is my second card from her kit.  That means this is my last kit!   Diane sent my the Hero Arts Sketched snowman image. She also included some pretty patterned paper along with many fun embellishments. I did make 2 cards and I posted the first card yesterday--check back if you want to check it out. 

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.   I layered the snowman on some of the pretty patterned paper that Diane included. A few gold and white sequins along with some gold cord are the final touches!  This is such a cute card!

Here is the inside of my card:

Thanks for a great kit Diane--these were two fun cards to make!

AND--thanks to all of the ladies in this card kit group for showering me with these fun snowy, wintry kits!

Image/Sentiment:  Hero Arts Sketched Snowman

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock:  Spectrum Noir White; Stampin' Up Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo; Winter Patterned Paper

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Gold and White Sequins; Gold Cord

Diane's Kit-Card #1

It is the end of May and I have finished all of the cards that I have made with the fun card kits I received in January.  I was so excited to be the recipient of these snowy themed card kits in a swap that I am hosting on SCS.  I received 10 kits and I am making 2 cards from each kit. 

This is card kit #10, from Diane and this is my first card from her kit.  That means this is my last kit!   Diane sent my the Hero Arts Sketched snowman image. She also included some pretty patterned paper along with many fun embellishments. I did make 2 cards and I will post the second card tomorrow-check back if you want to check it out. 

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.   I layered the snowman over a die cut snowflake and then on some of the pretty patterned paper that Diane included. A few red and green sequins are the final touches!  This is such a cute card!

Here is the inside of my card:

Thanks for a great kit Diane--these were two fun cards to make!

Image/Sentiment:  Hero Arts Sketched Snowman

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock:  Spectrum Noir White; Stampin' Up Garden Green, Real Red; Winter Patterned Paper

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; White Die Cut Snowflake; Red and Green Sequins

Linda's Kit-Card #2

I am back again to share the cards that I have made with the fun card kits I received in January.  I was so excited to be the recipient of these snowy themed card kits in a swap that I am hosting on SCS.  I received 10 kits and I am making 2 cards from each kit. 

This is card kit #9, from Linda and this is my second card from her kit.  That means this is my second to the last kit!   Linda sent some cute winter images along with some fun sentiments. She also included some pretty patterned paper along with many fun embellishments. I did make 2 cards and I posted the first card on Wednesday-check back if you want to check it out. 

I colored the sweet skate image with my Copic Sketch Markers. I layered it over the Stampin' Up Blizzard die cut that Linda included   I used some of the pretty Craftsmart Winter Dreams Patterned Papers that Linda included. A silver snowflake and gray metallic ribbon are the final touches!  This is such a cute card!

Here is the inside of my card, with one of the sentiments Linda sent:

Thanks for a great kit Linda--these were two fun cards to make!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampin' Up Let It Snow, Beautiful Blizzard

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock:  White; Stampin' Up Night of Navy, Marina Mist; Craftsmart Winter Dreams Patterned Paper

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Silver Snowflake, Blizzard Die cut, Gray Metallic ribbon

Spotlighting or Reverse Spotlighting!

Today I am posting my card for our Challenge Your Stash group on SCS.  This is our 41st month of de-stashing-we are into our 4th year of our challenges. 

The premise is to create a card or something else that uses only items that are in your own stamp room--nothing new is to be purchased.  The hostess each month posts their challenge to the group. Each person in the group creates their card with their own image, their own papers, their own embellishments with their own supplies--using up items from their own stash!  The card can be for any occasion and each person is encouraged to send the card on its way to someone so it can be admired.  It is a way for us to step out of the box a bit and create something that follows a challenge--isn't that what a challenge is supposed to be.  And--no money is spent as all items are to be already available in each of own stamping spaces.

Sue posted our May challenge--Make a card using the Spotlighting Technique.  I think I kind of did a reverse spotlight as most people highlight the spotlight with color and I used no color!  I like both ways as the highlighting really stands out!

I picked a Memory Box stamp set I got last year called Thoughts and Prayers--I do not think it has been inked yet!  I first punched the circle from image before I colored the flowers with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I added some Wink of Stella to the uncolored circle and then layered with Pear Pizzazz before placing in the spotlight!  I layered the floral image with Pear also and then placed it on an embossed background called Country Floral Dynamic Textured folder from Stampin' Up.  The sentiment strip is from the same stamp set.  I added a few yellow enamel dots for the embellishment.

If you check some of the blogs on my sidebar, you may find others who have posted their cards in the next few days.  There may be more posted in the thread on SCS, so you might want to check out the link here.  We also have a keyword for the SCS Gallery--it is CYSMAY.  You might see many cards there is you do a search.  They probably will be posted today or in the next few days.

I hope you enjoyed my card and I know I am excited to check out what my other hoarders, I mean stash reducers have made!  Thanks for stopping by today!  For June, Kari is up.  Be sure to check back to see what we create!

Image/Sentiment:  Memory Box Thoughts and Prayers

Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Stampin' Up Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Yellow Enamel Dots; Stampin' Up Circle Punches, Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Linda's Kit-Card #1

I am back again to share the cards that I have made with the fun card kits I received in January.  I was so excited to be the recipient of these snowy themed card kits in a swap that I am hosting on SCS.  I received 10 kits and I am making 2 cards from each kit. 

This is card kit #9, from Linda and this is my first card from her kit.  That means this is my second to the last kit!   Linda sent some cute winter images along with some fun sentiments. She also included some pretty patterned paper along with many fun embellishments. I did make 2 cards and I will post the second card on Friday-check back if you want to check it out. 

I colored the sweet image with my Copic Sketch Markers.   I used some of the pretty Craftsmart Winter Dreams Patterned Papers that Linda included. A white snowflake is the final touch!  This is such a cute card!

Here is the inside of my card:

Thanks for a great kit Linda--these were two fun cards to make!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampin' Up Let It Snow

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock:  White; Stampin' Up Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler; Craftsmart Winter Dreams Patterned Paper

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; White Snowflake

Embossed Rose Bouquet

It is a Tuesday in May and time for my A Card A Week Challenge!  This is my final card for May, with the new theme of embossing.  This time I used my heat tool, Versamark and Embossing Powder! 

I picked an Memory Box Open Studio Stamp called Rose Bouquet.  I used copper embossing powder on black cardstock for a unique card. One of the card layers is Sizzix Copper Foil, for additional shine.   I added a sentiment from the same stamp set--stamped in black. I think it is a pretty card to send to someone during this strange time.  

I like the look of this card and hope you do too.  I hope you will stop back next week to see what the new challenge is for June!

Image/Sentiment:  Memory Box Open Studio Rose Bouquet

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up Basic Black, Early Espresso; Sizzix Copper Foil

Ink:  Versamark; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Copper Embossing Powder; 

Window Overlay Cards

Happy Memorial Day!

These are two cards I recently made from Make 'n Take card kit that I got from The Paper Cut in Appleton, WI.  I have taken a couple of online class in the past month or so from Sarah and I have another one coming up on Friday with some great fun folds!

This kit is called Window Overlay Cards and features two images by Rubbernecker stamps.  Both of the cards use window overlays that are very popular products at The Paper Cut.  The top card uses Bird 3 and the bottom one is Three Little Birds.  I love both of the sentiments!  They are also by Rubbernecker as are the border lines and chicken wire.  The top card is a shaker card and has some very colorful seed beads.

I really like the colors of both of these cards and the fun images from Rubbernecker Stamps!  Thanks Sarah for two fun cards and I cannot wait to create with you on Friday!

Image/Sentiment:  Rubbernecker Stamps-Bird 3 and Three Little Birds; Sentiments Birds of a Feather and Getting Old; Chicken Wire, Border Lines

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Cream, Nutmeg, Fossil, Blu Raspberry, Gold and Acetate

Ink:  Versa Claire Acorn

Accessories:  Seed Beads; Jute Twine; Gems; 

Felt With The Heart!

This is my May card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 10 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my favorite stamps by Northwoods Rubber Stamps.  It is a wood mounted stamp that I do not think is made anymore.  I so love the saying!  I picked the Stampin' Up Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper for the background.  I added just a few pink flower sequins for the bling.  I think everyone can use a sweet card like this!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  Northwoods Rubber Stamps-unknown name of stamp

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron, Birthday Bouquet Series Specialty Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Mint Macaron

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Pink Flower Sequins

Friday's With The Project Bin

It is Friday, so  that means that I am back with another card for The Project Bin Stamps--A Way With Words!  This year, we are changing our posting dates and I am posting every first and third Friday, using one of the great photopolymer stamp sets from this sweet company.  So, please plan to come back to see what I have created--I think you too will love these great sentiment stamp sets.  And, remember, some of the sets come with matching steel dies! Denise is the owner, founder and creator of these wonderful stamp sets.  The sentiments she has for us to ink up are just perfect for any holiday or time of year.  Please be sure to go and check them out! 

I am so excited to see what great stamp sets Denise has in mind for the future.  I am sure she will have some wonderful sentiments for us to ink up and for you to consider purchasing!  I just know you too will love creating cards with these stamp sets!!!  

If you want to check out more creations from the design team, be sure to check out The Project Bin Blog as often as you can.  Every day there is a different card posted by one of the design team members.  

For my Second card for May, I used one of newer stamp sets called Just Sayin'. This set comes with 17 great sentiments with some wonderful sentiments to mix and match to come up with your perfect message--from Happy Birthday to showing how much your friend means to you.  The sentiment I picked is perfect for showing your appreciation!

I inked up the stamp and then layered it.  The background paper, Stampin' Up Frosted Floral, really highlights the sweet sentiment!  White pearls are the only embellishment.  I really like this card and I hope you do too.

Here is the Just Sayin' stamp set:

Here is the inside of my card, with another tiny image from the same set:

I hope you have enjoyed my card for The Project Bin. Check back on every week, any day on The Project Bin Blog for inspiration for the team but especially on alternate Friday's to check out my cards. I am so excited to be on this wonderful design team!  

Image/Sentiment:  The Project Bin Just Sayin' Stamp Set

Cardstock: Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss, Frosted Floral Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Night of Navy

Accessories:  Stampin' Up White Pearls