Galentine Weekend Swap

This is the card I used for a shoe-box swap this past weekend at Galentine's Weekend!  This card was totally inspired by this card by Chris.

This retreat was set up by Sarah and 12 of us spend 3 1/2 days the Gather House in Waunakee, WI and had a wonderful time. We ate great food, laughed a lot and we all did create some projects.  We also planned a shoe-box swap, so throughout the weekend, we were able to pick up a box and create a cute Stampin' Up card. I did make some wonderful cards.

Image/Sentiment: Stampin' Up Wishing You Well

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up Very Vanilla, Flirty Flamingo

Ink: Stampin' Up Old Olive, Flirty Flamingo

Accessories: Stampin' Up Tufted Dynamic Embossing Folder, Pearls; Spellbinders Nestabilities Ovals and Scallop Oval Dies

Praying for You

It is the 10th of the month and that means it is time for my card for the monthly themed swap that Terry is hosting on SCS.  Each month she will post a theme and we make cards using any stamp set we believe follows that thought. This is our 37th month and the theme for February is "Branching Out". We were to use trees, leaves, wood grain, birds, nests, etc., I decided to go with one of my favorite Stampin' Up sets--Thoughts & Prayers for a sympathy or thinking of you card.  I am sure there will be some wonderful cards this month. 

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Terry and the others swappers like my card this month too! Terry has already posted the March theme.  Be sure to come back in to see what we create!  

Image/Sentiment: Stampin' Up Thoughts & Prayers

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections 110# Ivory; Stampin' Up Old Olive, So Saffron, Junior Varsity Designer Series Paper 

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Old Olive Brads, Punches

Three Musketeers Valentine

It is time for another The Three Musketeers post. We are ready to showcase the card we all created with the image that Jeanette sent for February--for Card #54!  That means we are well into year #5--can you believe that?!  All three of us sure have enjoyed the challenges every month and we hope that it continues for a long time!  I will be up next for the March challenge and I sent my images yesterday, so be sure to come back to see what we create!  

For our card this month, Jeanette sent us this sweet Valentine image by CC Designs.  I love the look of this little guy and the presents he is bringing!

Here is the inside of my card:

Please check out the other Musketeer's cards.  Here is the link to Jeanette's blog along with Kelly's blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of great cards!  They may post today or tomorrow, so be sure to check out their blogs for their card!

Image/Sentiment:  CC Designs Valentine Harry/Stampin' Up Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Basic Black; The Stamps of Life Sweetheart Collection 6x6 Patterned Paper Pack

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler,

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Punches; Pink Heart Pearls; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles

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!  Every Friday,  I post a card made from one of their great photopolymer stamp sets.  So, please plan to come back each week 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 more of the design team members.  

For this card, I used one of the first  stamp set called In My Heart!  This set comes with 7 great images and 2 coordinating dies.  There are two heart images, I hugs and kisses image and 4 sweet sentiments in this set.  This is a wonderful set to tell those you love what they mean to you!  And, a great set to use for your Valentine Cards!

Here is the In My Heart stamp set:

Here is the inside of my card:

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

Image/Sentiment: The Project Bin In My Heart Stamp Set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Recollections 110# White Cardstock; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler

Ink:  Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Stampin' Up Happy Hearts Embossing Folder, Cherry Cobbler Stripe Ribbon; Punches

Crafter's of Faith ~ Love and Hearts

Here is my February Crafters of Faith card.  This is a great group that my friend Kelly started on SCS. This is our 26th month, so we are into year #3. Tracie gave everyone this challenge: 

Scripture:  1 Corinthians 13:4-7 "Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Challenge: Since February is Valentine's Day, Please make a card about Love. {... I will dedicate my card to my mom}

This card is also doing double duty as a card for my Gallery Gazers Group as I CASE'd this card on SCS, made by Terri.   I loved the card when I saw it in her gallery and I knew I wanted to make it for this month's Crafter's of Faith challenge for Tracie. I am sure that Tracie will see some wonderful cards this month, dedicated to her mom, who passed away within the past month.  I borrowed the heart stamp set and matching dies from Sarah to make this card and now I am thinking I need to purchase it!

Here is the inside of my card, using another die from the set:

I hope Tracie along the others from the Crafters of Faith group like my card this month!  We are to post between the 7th and 10th of each month, so if you look on my sidebar, you may see other creations.  I know that there will be many posted in the COF thread on SCS too! I am up for our March challenge, so be sure to check back to see what I create!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampin' Up Meant to Be and Gift of Love

Cardstock/Patterned Papers:  Recollections 110# White

Ink:  Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Garden Green, Balmy Blue, Highland Heather

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Be Mine Stitched Framelits; My Favorite Things Blueprints 27; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Circles; Black Ribbon

A Card a Week-Sketch #1

Today is the 6th week of A Card a Week Challenge. One card a week--for 52 weeks--with a preset challenge for each month. January was Fancy Folds and February is using a SCS Sketch.  Every Tuesday, I will post a card that fits the theme of the monthly challenge.

Today I used Sketch 301 from SCS:

I used one of my favorite Valentine stamps from Whipper Snapper Designs--he just makes me smile!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope you will stop back each Tuesday to see my creation for my A Card a Week Challenge!  February is using sketches, so please come back and see my cards!


Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Cupig/Paper Inspirations For My Sweetheart

Cardstock: Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Real Red, Blushing Bride; The Stamps of Life Sweetheart Collection Patterned Paper 6x6 Pack

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers; Red Velvet Ribbon; Pink Heart Enamel Dots

One Plus Twelve, Card 2

Welcome to One Plus Twelve, month 2!  This is the brainchild of Kelly and she asked Jeanette and me to join her in this challenge. We are to use just one stamp, to make a card every month--but we may add a sentiment if we want!  One Stamp/Twelve Months-here we go into our second month of one plus 12!  We post on the 3rd of each month, reflecting the three of us and our three challenges we currently do together--3 Musketeers, our first challenge along with Ready, Set Go and now this one!

As a mentioned for my first card in January,  I picked my favorite Stampin Up set--Lovely as a Tree.  For my challenge this month, I made a card using a new die that I bought--Cheery Lynn Designs Window B.  I also used some new washi tape from Altenew, called Galaxy Wide Washi. I thought it would make a great background behind the trees.  I embossed the trees with Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder and there is much more sparkle and shine on the card than the picture shows.  It is a hard to see, so I did take a second picture with a flash on and it makes it a bit lighter.

 

Here is the inside of my card and the black "blob" in the corner is another embossed tree:

Please be sure to check out the other One plus Twelve cards.  Here is a link to Jeanette's and Kelly's blog.  I am sure you will enjoy checking out what stamp set is picked and will see a couple of great cards! I hope Kelly and Jeanette like my card and that you might too! We will be back each month, so be sure to check back to see what we are up to on the 3rd of March!

Image/Sentiment: Stampin' Up Lovely as a Tree/Altenew Heartfelt Sentiments

Cardstock: Stampin' Up Basic Black, Gorgeous Grape

Ink:  Versamark; Stampin' Up Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Altenew Galaxy Wide Washi Tape; Dies by Dave Trees Die; Cheery Lynn Designs Window B Die

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!  Every Friday,  I post a card made from one of their great photopolymer stamp sets.  So, please plan to come back each week 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 more of the design team members.  

For this card, I used the newest stamp set called Really Hungry!   This set comes with 11 great images and some sweet images and coordinating sentiments.  This is a wonderful set to tell those you love what they mean to you!  And, a great set to use for your Valentine Cards, with non-traditional colors!

Here is the Really Hungry stamp set:

Here is the inside of my card:

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

Image/Sentiment: The Project Bin Really Hungry Stamp Set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Recollections 110# Ivory Cardstock; Stampin' Up Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green; TPC Studio So Delish--Everything But The Kitchen Sink

Ink:  Stampin' Up Granny Apple Green

Accessories: Tim Holtz Sizzix Stitched Squares Dies; Blue Sheer Ribbon; Blue Enamel Dots