Oh Yes You Did!

Today I am posting the card I made for the Taylored Expressions Stamp Joy card swap this past weekend.  I made 35 of these cards and we swapped them Friday night.  All of the components are Taylored Expressions products.   I will post a picture of the cards I have received in the next few days.  

I really like black and white cards--they are stunning!  This was a very time consuming card and it took me many hours to make all of them. The most challenging part was die cutting the Flourishing Frame from Black Glossy cardstock.  It took a long time to weed each one and there were little fibers that needed to be taken off too. The background is embossed with the TE folder called Dotted Lattice.  The sentiment is from the Oh Yes You Did stamp set--I love so many of the sentiments in this set!  Some  black Drip Drops are the final touch!

 

I hope you like my card.  And, I hope my Stamp Joy attendees who swapped with me also liked my card.  Stay tuned for a picture of the cards I received 

Image/Sentiment:  Taylored Expressions Oh Yes You Did Stamp Set

Cardstock:  Taylored Expressions Glossy Black, Oreo, Sugar Cub

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Taylored Expressions Black Drip Drops, Dotted Lattice Embossing Folder, Flourishing Frame

UIS #58!

This is my card for the 58th round of the UIS--Unidentified Image Swap on SCS.  Yes, the 58th round!  It is a group of ladies who are a part of a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same image, sent to us by the hostess.  The unidentified part is that we are to not discuss the image at all until the day they are to be posted.   The image for this round was provided by Janet!  She will swap the cards and include the next image that Darlene sent in our return envie. And then we get to do it all again--for round #59--in November! 

Janet sent everyone this sweet House Mouse image called Everything's Coming Up Roses. I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and die cut it with a Whimsy Stamps Zig Zag Rectangle. I layered the image over a Fancy Pants Simplicity-Forum Patterned Paper.  I added some gray enamel does for the final touch!

Here is the inside of my card:

If you check some of the other blogs listed on my sidebars, you may find some other swappers who have posted their creations--due date is today, the 18th--or they may post in the upcoming days. You can also check out SCS and use the keyword UIS58 to see some posted there.  I hope everyone in the swap likes my card--and that you do too!

Image/Sentiment: House Mouse Everything's Coming Up Roses
 
Cardstock/Patterned Paper:   Recollection 110# White;  Stampin' Up Smokey Slate, Rocco Rose, Sea Foam Green; Fancy Pants Simplicity-Forum Patterned Paper
 
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Whimsy Stamps Zig Zag Rectangle Die; Gray Enamel Dots

Hot Mess Halloween

Today is the 12th and it is time for another Hot Mess card.  This is card number 27 and we are well into year #3. The idea of Hot Mess ~ Success started with Kelly and the general theme is to Get Messy and you will have Success!  Messiness can be almost anything that we come up with--glitter, alcohol inks, glimmer glitz, sponged backgrounds, etc., anything that is a bit messy.  We are a group of 6 and we will post a card each month on the 12th.  The links to the other 5 members are on my left side bar and I will also link them at the bottom at this post.

For this month's messiness, I made 30 of these cards!  Yes, messy times 30 and my craft desk and hands were proof of it.  These are the swap cards I made for Taylored Expressions Stamp Joy, which was held last weekend in Des Moines Iowa--an in person event!  I am writing this before the weekend, but I am so sure I had a great time and also came home with 30 wonderful swap cards for other attendees!  And, I am sure some new TE stamping toys and probably some fun swag too.  Maybe even a door prize--crossing my fingers for that one!

This background was made with a stamp and a stencil combo from Taylored Expressions called Happy Halloween.  First, I stamped the words with Pumpkin ink--it is a very large stamp that almost covers the entire card.  Then, I lined up the matching stencil and used Gina K Glitz Glitter Gel in Black over the top.  The gel sometimes gets under the stencil, so there were a few errant glitters on the front!  I then added a couple of glittery bats that I punched out from the TE Black Glitter cardstock layer.  I added a few TE Black Drip Drops for the final touch!   I really like the look of this card and hope you do too.  I also sure hope my fellow swappers liked it too!

Here is the inside of my card, with a strip of the glitter cardstock and another bat:

Here are the links to the other members of Hot Mess ~ Success.  Please be sure to check out Jeanette's, Terry's, Kelly's , Carol's and Darlene's blogs. I am sure you will enjoy seeing how everyone got messy and was successful in making some great cards!   We will all continuing this year, so be sure to check back to see what we are up to on November12th.  

Image/Sentiment:  Taylored Expressions Happy Hello Stamp and Stencil Combo

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Taylored Expressions Sugar Cube, Oreo, Pumpkin, Black Glitter

Ink:  Pumpkin

Accessories:  Taylored Expressions Black Drip Drops; Gina K Designs Glitz Glitter Gel-Black; Stampin' Up Bat Punch

Thank You For Being Kind!

This is my card for our September swap for my local stamp store called Polka Dots.  The theme is Monochromatic!  I picked a newer stamp that I am not sure I have used yet from Pretty Pink Posh called Simple Sayings-Kind. I then cut out the sentiment and the layer from my My Favorite Things-MFT Stitched Corner Tag Rectangles.  The background paper is from Stampin' Up's Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper Pack. I added a strip of Tranquil Tide Mini Ruffled Ribbon under the die cuts and some greenish enamel dots to complete the monochromatic look!

Here is the inside of my card:

I am sure I will get back some sweet cards!

Image/Sentiment:  Pretty Pink Posh Simple Sayings-Kind

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 110# White ; Stampin' Up Tranquil Tide, Soft Sea Foam, Mint Macaron, Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Tranquil Tide

Accessories:  My Favorite Things-MFT Stitched Corner Tag Rectangles; Stampin' Up Tranquil Tide Mini Ruffled Ribbon; Enamel Dots

O Holy Night

Today I am showing you the 2nd card that I made for Ashley's Christmas in July swap on SCS.  I made two cards and the first card was here on my blog yesterday.  I picked sweet church image from Sum More Fun Stamps called O Holy Night.  I heat embossed the image with silver powder.  I also embossed the sentiment, which is from a Love From Lizi stamp set.  I layered the black cardstock on a piece of Bindakote Metallic Silver Glossy and Real Red.  A few rhinestones are the final touch.

I hope Ashley and you and all of the swappers like my card.  We all need more Christmas Cards and July is the perfect time to make them!   Be sure to check back on yesterday's post to see my first card for the swap!

Image/Sentiment:  Sum More Fun Stamps O Holy Night/Love From Lizi Stamp Set Sentiment

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up Basic Black, Real Red; Bindakote Metallic Silver Glossy

Ink:  Versamark; Silver Embossing Powder

Accessories:  Rhinestones

Spirit of Christmas

Today I am showing you a card that I made for Ashley's Christmas in July swap on SCS.  I made two cards and the second card will be here tomorrow.  I picked a fun wood mounted stamp from Touché Rubber Stamps called Spirit of Christmas.  I love this sentiment!  I stamped it in Poppy Parade ink.  I layered the sentient on Poppy Parade and Shaded Spruce.   I used Crate Paper Merry Days-Frosty Day Patterned Paper for the background.   I then added a banner of Poppy Parade 1/2" Texture Weave Ribbon as the  final touch.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Ashley and you and all of the swappers like my card.  We all need more Christmas Cards and July is the perfect time to make them!   Be sure to check back tomorrow to see my second card for the swap!

Image/Sentiment:  Touché Rubber Stamps Spirit of Christmas

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest 100# Solar White; Stampin' Up Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce; Crate Paper Merry Days-Frosty Days Patterned Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Poppy Parade

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Poppy Parade 1/2" Textured Weave Ribbon;

Glory Bee

This is my card for our April swap for my local stamp store called Polka Dots.  The theme is Your Choice!  I went with a sweet stamp from Whipper Snapper Designs called Glory Bee. I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers. The background paper is We R Memory Keepers Red, White and Blue-Celebration line.  I die cut the star layer with my Gina K Designs Master Layouts 2 and added a layer of blue.  I added some red enamel dots for an embellishment.

Here is the inside of my card:

I am sure I will get back some sweet cards!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Glory-Bee

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 110# White ; Stampin' Up Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Dapper Denim; We R Memory Keepers Red, White and Blue-Celebration Patterned Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Gina K Designs Master Layouts 2;  Copic Sketch Markers; Red Enamel Dots; 

Maturity is.....

This is my March card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 8 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 wood mounted stamps from Outlines Stamp Company, who are no longer in business.   There is no name on the side-I just call it Maturity!  I die cut the image and the layer from my CottageCutz Double Stitched Ovals.  The background paper is from Stampin' Up called It's My Party Designer Series Paper.  I added a strip of Melon Mambo Scalloped Ribbon under the sentiment-and the dots are face down!  A few black enamel dots are the final touch.  I think everyone can use a birthday card.

Here is the inside of my card:

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

Image/Sentiment:  Outline Rubber Stamp Company-Maturity

Cardstock:  Neenah Class Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron, Crushed Curry, It's My Party Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Melon Mambo

Accessories:  CottageCutz Double Stitched Oval Dies; Black Enamel Dots; Stampin' Up Melon Mambo Scallop Ribbon

Cocktail Time!

This is my card for the 53rd round of the UIS--Unidentified Image Swap on SCS.  Yes, the 52nd round!  It is a group of ladies who are a part of a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same image, sent to us by the hostess.  The unidentified part is that we are to not discuss the image at all until the day they are to be posted.   The image for this round was provided by Laura Jean!  She will swap the cards and include the next image that Terry sent in our return envie. And then we get to do it all again--for round #54--in February! 

Laura Jean sent everyone this great Tim Holtz Cocktails Blueprints image.  I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and added some Wink of Stella on the beverage portion of the image.  I used some fun Stampin Up designer series paper called See a Silhouette for my background.  A set of three peach sequins and some navy baker's twine are the final touch.  

Here is the inside of my card:

If you check some of the other blogs listed on my sidebars, you may find some other swappers who have posted their creations within the past couple of days as they date to post is on the 18th--or they may post in the upcoming days. You can also check out SCS and use the keyword UIS53 to see some posted there.  I hope everyone in the swap likes my card--and that you do too!

Image/Sentiment: Tim Holtz Cocktail Blueprints
 
Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White;  Stampin' Up Night of Navy, Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, See a Silhouette Designer Series Paper
 
Ink:  Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Night of Navy Baker's Twine; Peach Sequins; Wink of Stella

A Christmas Blessing

This is my card for our November swap for my local stamp store called Polka Dots.  The theme is Winter or Christmas Cards.  I went with on of my favorite Christmas stamps from Verses called A Christmas Blessing.  I used some fun Designers Series Paper from Stampin' Up called Presents & Pinecones. I added a strip of wide Cherry Cobbler Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon.

Here is the inside of my card:

I am sure I will get back some beautiful holiday cards!

Image/Sentiment:  Verses A Christmas Blessing

Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White ; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Mint Macaron Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper

Ink: Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:   Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon

Thanksgiving

This is my card for our October swap for my local stamp store called Polka Dots.  The theme is Fall--Halloween or Thanksgiving Cards.  I went with a stamp from one of my favorite lines from Paper Inspirations called Thanksgiving Calligraphy.  I used some fun patterned paper from Carta Bella called Brisk Leaves from the Fall Break line. I added Crushed Curry Bakers twine for a hit of yellow color.

Here is the inside of my card:

I am sure I will get back some fun and colorful cards!

Image/Sentiment: Inspirations Thanksgiving Calligraphy

Cardstock: Recollections 110# Ivory; Stampin' Up Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso; Carta Bella Fall Break-Brisk Leaves Patterned Paper

Ink: Stampin' Up Cajun Craze

Accessories:   Stampin' Up Crush Curry Bakers Twine

Thinking of You

This is the second of my two cards for Jen's Lawn Fawn swap on Splitcoaststampers.  My first card was posted yesterday, so be sure to check back.  I have quite a few Lawn Fawn stamp sets and many have matching dies!  This card uses the Chit Chat stamp set and matching dies.  

I stamped one of the sweet birds and the Thinking of You sentiment with Stampin' Up inks that coordinated with the Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper.  I used two different patterns along with some Stampin' Up Mint Macaron Mini Striped Ribbon!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope everyone in the swap likes my card--and that you do too!

Image/Sentiment: Lawn Fawn Chit Chat Stamps and Dies
 
Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;  Stampin' Up Mint Macaron, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper
 
Ink:  Stampin' Up Mint Macaron, Calypso Coral

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Mint Macaron 5/8" Early Mini Striped Ribbon

Critters at the Dog Park!

This is one of my two cards for Jen's Lawn Fawn swap on Splitcoaststampers.  My second card will be posted tomorrow, so be sure to check back.  I have quite a few Lawn Fawn stamp sets and many have matching dies!  This card uses the Critters of the Dog Park stamp and die set.

I stamped two of the dogs and a coordinating sentiment from the same set on a piece of white cardstock.  I colored the sweet dog images with my Copic Sketch Markers and used a die to cut out the gray dog. I found some fun dog house patterned paper for my background. Stampin' Up Early Espresso Baker's Twine is the added touch.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope everyone in the swap likes my card--and that you do too!

Image/Sentiment: Lawn Fawn Critters at the Dog Park Stamps and Dies
 
Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;  Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler; Reminisce Good Boy-In the Dog House
 
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Early Espresso Baker's Twine

Glamper Camper!

This is my card for the 51st round of the UIS--Unidentified Image Swap on SCS.   Yes, the 51st round!  It is a group of ladies who are a part of a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same image, sent to us by the hostess.  The unidentified part is that we are to not discuss the image at all until the day they are to be posted.   The image for this round was provided by Nancy!  She will swap the cards and include the next image that Carol sent in our return envie. And then we get to do it all again--for round #52--in October! 

Nancy sent everyone this sweet Avery Elle image called Glamper Campers.  She said this set just makes her happy and she thought we all could use some cards to build each other up these days!  That is so true!!!!!

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and found some fun camping patterned paper for my background. A bit of Stampin' Up Old Olive Chevron Ribbon is the added touch.  

Here is the inside of my card:

If you check some of the other blogs listed on my sidebars, you may find some other swappers who have posted their creations within the past couple of days as they date to post was on the 18th--or they may post in the upcoming days. You can also check out SCS and use the keyword UIS51 to see some posted there.  I hope everyone in the swap likes my card--and that you do too!

Image/Sentiment: Avery Elle Glamper Camper
 
Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah Bright White;  Stampin' Up Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive; Imaginisce Scooters Vacation Ruffin' It Paper
 
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Old Olive Mini Chevron Ribbon