SWAT Challenge #79 - Celebrating the New Year!

It's Tuesday and New Year's Eve!  Come join us at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps and celebrate along with the SWAT Design Team! 

Here's the sketch and twist:

For my card, I first raided my scrap bin and found a card base I had created a long time ago and decided to go ahead and use it!  I used the MFP stamp set, New Year, to create my card in celebration of the New Year!  The banners were created using an EK Success banner punch.  I punched out each word of Happy New Year sentiment separately.  After stamping the main sentiment on the oval, I then used versamark ink to stamp the glasses images and then pounced pastels chalk to create a subtle look behind the sentiment.

We hope you'll join the celebration this week at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps, Sketch With a Twist Challenge #79.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Oriental Sketch Challenge #17

It's time for another Oriental Sketch Challenge at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps, SpeedyTV.  Here is the sketch we are using this week:

For my card, I used the Calm and Wisdom stamp set.  The designer paper background is from an Origami paper pad.  I also used the Tattered Lace Leafy Flourish die from Top Dog Dies.  Spellbinders Blossom 3 for the stamped image and smaller Blossom.  I embossed the smaller die and rectangle strip with an embossing folder.  The image was colored using Copic markers.

We hope you'll play along with us at this week!  You can find the challenge HERE.

Simple Salutations Challenge - Create a Christmas Card

The Simple Salutations Challenge this week is to create a Christmas card using traditional Christmas colors.

I used the Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps, Tis the Season for the image and sentiment.  I am truly wishing everyone a very wonderful Christmas Day!

We hope you'll create a Christmas card using traditional colors and play along with the Simple Salutations Challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Twisted Tuesday Challenge - New Beginnings

The Twisted Tuesday Challenge theme is New Beginnings.  Show us something crafty that is new to you either received or bought.  The TWIST is to make the theme of your creation something new or the beginning of something (baby, car, house, marriage, beginning of a race, etc.)

For my card, I used my new Sizzix Onesie die to create the base of my card with Pretty in Pink cardstock.  I then used the die to cut the making memories Glitter Dots Pink designer paper and adhered it to the card base.  Used lace and an Offray sheer beaded flower along with pink adhesive pearls to embellish the card.  The sentiment was stamped with PaperSmooches Salutations.

We hope you'll play along with our New Beginnings Challenge at Twisted Tuesday Challenges.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Sketch With a Twist Challenge #78 - It's a Celebration Twist!

This week's SWAT Challenge uses the following sketch along with the twist to create a Celebration card.  I'm celebrating Family!

Here's the sketch and twist:

For my card, I used the MFP Family stamp set.  This set lends itself to a more vintage looking card.  I distressed the edges of the  designer paper from Graphic 45 Secret Garden using Vintage Photo Distress Ink; images are also stamped using the Vintage Photo Distress Ink.  The card base was created using Coredinations textured cardstock.  I used photo corner punch to create the "picture hanger."

We hope you'll play along with our Celebration twist this week.  You can find SWAT challenge #78 HERE.

Oriental Sketch Challenge #16 at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps

This week's Oriental Sketch Challenge at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps uses the following sketch:

For my card, I used the beautiful Asian Delights stamp set.  The cardstock is coredinations textured; images stamped on Spectrum Noir Ultra White cardstock and colored with Promarkers.  The background paper is oriental origami paper.  I used circle nestabilities to die cut the image and layers behind the image.  An oriental embossing folder was used to give texture to the circles and a flourish gem was added as embellishment.

We hope you'll play along with us this week at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps Oriental Sketch Challenge.  The challenge can be found HERE.

Simple Salutations Challenge #76

The Simple Salutations Challenge at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps this week is to create a Christmas card using non-traditional colors.  I created a template using the negative of a die cut out, then layered it on the white cardstock panel and sponged Baja Breeze ink over the cut out to create a background, then, stamped a tree from the Chill in the Air stamp set over the inked area.  The sentiment is from the Presents stamp set.  Image and sentiment stamped using Memento Black Ink.  The card is embellished with a snowflake gem.

We hope you'll play along with this week's non-traditional colors Simple Salutations challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.

SWAT Challenge #77

It's Tuesday and time for another Sketch With a Twist Challenge at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps, a Heinrich Co., on SpeedyTV.

Here's the sketch:

The Twist is to make it a thinking of you card.  Often, we just want to let someone know that we are thinking of them, especially during this time of the year.

For my card, I used the tree image from the MFP Bow Hunting stamp set and a sentiment from the MFP Chill in the Air stamp set.  I masked the bottom of the oval using torn paper and sponging the edges to create banks of snow; the bottom of the skyline was masked and the sky was sponged using distress ink.  The image and sentiment are stamped using Memento Black ink; the tree was colored using Copic markers.

We hope you'll play along with our challenge this week.  You can find the Sketch With a Twist Challenge HERE.

Cuttin' and Stampin' Challenge #49 - Pockets!

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Challenge:  Anything Goes with a Pocket

December 10th - 16th, 2013

We are thinking about pockets.  Everywhere you look in scrapbooking and card making, you see pockets.  All of the design team projects are using Sn@p December Documented paper this week to create something with pockets.   

 Pocket card front

Pocket Card Back

Pocket Card Inserts
 

I used a white paper lunch bag for the base of my pocket card!  The inserts can be used to hold pictures, quotes, etc.  The insert on the left is a mini card and could hold a gift card on the inside before it's tucked into the card pocket.  This project was a lot of fun to create! 

Now, it's your turn to create a pocket project!

Please make sure your creation post has a link back to Cuttin' and Stampin'. 

Thanks for playing along we will be announcing the winners on December 20, 2013.

Please click HERE to link your project.

Oriental Sketch Challenge #15

This is my card for this week's Oriental Sketch Challenge #15 at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps, SpeedyTV.  I used the Dragonflies stamp set, Kraft Cardstock, Not Quite Navy Cardstock, and White Spectrum Noir Crafter's Companion Ultra White Cardstock.  The image was stamped using Memento Black ink and colored using Copic markers.  The background papers are from an origami paper pack.  I also embellished the sentiment with adhesive gems.

Here is the Oriental Sketch for this week's challenge:

 

We hope you'll play along with our challenge this week!  You can find the Oriental Sketch Challenge HERE.

It's a House Mouse Christmas - House Mouse Challenge #159

Muzzy is so adorable dressed in the tree topper star!  I used the House Mouse Mice Star stamp to create my card!  Also, used Coredinations Core Essentials cardstock for base, SEI patterned papers, Spellbinders circle and scallop circle nestabilities dies, MS border punch, Recollections pearl flourish, MS branch punch, American Crafts sheer sunflower ribbon and Ribbon Boutique yellow gingham ribbon, and a flat back pearl.

I'm entering my card in the House Mouse It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas Challenge #159.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Simple Salutations Challenge - Use a Tag

The Simple Salutations Challenge #75 at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps is to create a CAS card with a tag on it somewhere, also the front of your card should have a sentiment on it.

For my card I used the tag, sentiment, and gingerbread man images from the Holiday Tag set.  Cardstock and patterned paper from my stash; also used a Wilton doily and American Crafts Ribbon.

We hope you'll play along with the Simple Salutations Challenge #75.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Twisted Tuesday Challenge - Fussy Cutting with a Cutting CornersTwist

The Twisted Tuesday Challenge is to create a project that has something fussy cut on your creation; the twist is to make special cuts on the corners of your creation (rounded, ticket, corner border, etc.).

For my card, I used a 1/2 inch Zutter Corner Rounder on the corners and I fussy cut the snowman from a piece of 12x12 scrapbook paper.  The background papers are from my stash; the Offray lace across the middle reminds me of icicles!  EK Success Banner punch and a David Tutera label are also added to my card.  I stamped the Merry Christmas sentiment from the Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps Holiday Tag stamp set; the snowflake on the label is from the SU Snow Swirled set.  the card is embellished with a snowflake gem, dark blue-green pearls, and American Crafts green ribbon.

We hope you'll play along with us!  You can find the challenge HERE.

Sketch With a Twist Challenge #76

It's Tuesday and time for another SWAT Challenge at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps!

 

Here is the challenge sketch:

 

The twist is to use sewing or faux sewing somewhere on your card!  I cannot sew a stitch for real!  So, I used a faux sewing technique by drawing my stitches onto the ornament panel using a white gel pen.  The image and sentiment are from the Tis The Season stamp set.  Papers are from my stash and the flourishes are Prima.

 

We hope you'll play along with us at the Sketch With a Twist Challenge #76.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Crafting When We Can Challenge #59 - Calendar/Countdown

My DT project for the Crafting When We Can Challenge is a Countdown to Christmas calendar.  The image is from Dilly Beans Stamps called Penguin in Scarf.  The countdown numbers are held in place using Basic Grey magnetic discs.  That way, the numbers can be removed and the next number added easily.  The image for the calendar is displayed in a 5x7 acrylic frame.  A bulldog clip holds the banners in place.  May Arts ribbon adorns the clip.  The image was colored using Copic Markers.

Dilly Beans Stamps is the sponsor for Challenge #59.

We hope you'll play along with the Calendar/Countdown Challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.  Be sure to read the challenge rules posted on the challenge blog.

Oriental Sketch Challenge #14

It's Saturday and time for another Oriental Sketch Challenge at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps!

I used an image and sentiment  from the Calm and Wisdom stamp set, stamped with Memento Black ink and colored with Promarkers.  An embossing folder was used for the background and the fan is from a chipboard pack.  I flipped the sketch for my card.

Here is this week's sketch:

We hope you'll play along this week!  You can find the Oriental Sketch Challenge HERE.

Cuttin' and Stampin' DT Call 2014

Cuttin' and Stampin' is having a Design Team call!  I'm very excited to submit this as my application for the Challenge Post DT call.

I consider myself an eclectic crafter.  Here are some of the projects that best represent me and my style.

Here is the link to the details for the Cuttin' and Stampin' DT Call 2014.

I live in a resort town in northwest Indiana.  I am married; together we have 5 children, 2 boys and 3 girls.  And, now we have 8 grandchildren with #9 on the way!  My dear husband is my best encourager and enabler when it comes to my paper crafting hobby!  I love going to crops, craft conventions, and stamp shows, as well as crafting in my craft room!  I have an online gallery at SplitcoastStampers and participate in the SCS forum with the user name Vickie Y.  You can view my gallery HERE.  I am also a 2 time survivor of breast cancer and my favorite color has always been pink!  :)

I have enjoyed being  part of the Cuttin' and Stampin' team the past six months and enjoy "playing" with the other teamies!

Simple Salutations Challenge - Create a Masculine Birthday Card

This week's Simple Salutations Challenge is to create a masculine birthday card!  For my card, this is a sneak peek of the December new release stamp set called Bow Hunting.  The set includes the perfect images and sentiments for the outdoorsmen you know.

We hope you'll play along with this week's Simple Salutations Challenge to create a masculine birthday card.  You can find the challenge HERE.

SWAT Challenge #75

I really enjoy being the Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps SWAT Challenge hostess and creating the sketches and twists each week!  This is my card for the Sketch With a Twist Challenge #75 at Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps this week.  I used the Holiday Tag stamp set for the image and sentiment.  Here's the sketch and twist:

This week's twist is to use two different patterned papers for the card background.

We hope you'll play along with this week's SWAT Challenge.  When you play along you also have  a chance to win a wonderful stamp.  This week, you could win the Big Boy Toys stamp.  Check it out!  You can find the challenge HERE.

Cuttin' and Stampin' Home for the Holidays Challenge

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Challenge:  Home for the Holidays

November 26th - December 2nd, 2013

We are celebrating Home for the Holidays this week. All of our design team projects are using the Doodlebug Home for the Holidays collection and the Paper Smooches Winter Groves stamp set. 

 

In addition to the Doodlebug Home for the Holidays designer paper, I used Crafter's Companion Ultra White cardstock to stamp the images from the Winter Groves stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I used Ballet Blue ink for the snowflakes.  A snowflake embossing folder and some holiday ribbon were also used for my Home for the Holidays card.  I accented the stamped background using a glue pen to create a hill of "snow" and sprinkling it with Ranger Distress Stickles Dry Glitter Clear Rock Candy.
 

Please make sure your creation post has a link back to Cuttin' and Stampin'. 

Thanks for playing along we will be announcing the winners on December 6, 2013.

You can enter your creations Here.

Gruffies & Guests New Challenge Blog DT Call

Gruffies Bedtime Story

 

 

Happy Hoppers Great Catch

 

 

House Mouse Two-Part Harmony

 

These are just a few of my favorite Gruffies, Happy Hoppers, and House Mouse stamps!

 

Gruffies & Guests is a new challenge blog hosting a DT call that I'm entering.  You can find the blog and details HERE.