Just Sayin' . . . Make a Wish

Two challenges . . . two cards . . .

First, the Reverse Confetti Challenge, which was a color challenge.  Here is my card . . .
 

I covered my front panel with pattern paper and then  created panel using stamped images from the Reverse Confetti Arrows 'n Elements set and the colors from the challenge. 

 I used some clear embossing powder for my sentiment.  

My second challenge today was the Stampin' Celebration challenge.   I've not played along with this challenge before.  This one is a sketch challenge, and I loved the sketch . . .

And here is my card . . .

I used new dies and stamps from my Studio Calico kit that arrived a few weeks back.   I love the black and white images here. 

 Hmmm . . . before I added the rhinestones, this could have passed for a masculine card.  What do you think?  Masculine or not? 

Supplies Used - Just Sayin'

Cardstock:  Neenah and Bazzill

Pattern Paper:  Basic Grey

Stamps:  Reverse Confetti Arrows 'n Elements

Ink:  Avery Elle and Versafine

Ribbon:  Stampin' Up

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder

 

Supplies Used - Make a Wish

Cardstock:  Neenah

Pattern Paper:  Little Yellow Bicycle

Stamps:  JJ Bolton for Studio Calico

Dies:  Studio Calico

Ink:  Ranger Archival

Ribbon:  Denami Designs

Other:  Rhinestones from Little Yellow Bicycle

Kit Kraft Wednesday - Graphic x 2

I had a few challenges in mind when I sat down to create for Kit Kraft Wednesday, and foremost was to come up with something graphic for the StampNation challenge last week which was to design a card inspired by graphic or geometric design. 

I had two sketches that I was working with, both from Retrosketches.  One was an old one from several weeks back that I still wanted to try, and the other was this weeks' current sketch.  So, the current sketch looks something like this . . .

And yes, it was Kit Kraft Wednesday, so I had to use supplies from one of my monthly kits, and this was a brand new kit from Studio Calico.  It included some awesome paper, some cute dies, felt twine and a stamp set.  The stamp set was used to create the graphic background that was stamped on the white cardstock in colors to match the pattern papers.   

Going for a second graphic card, I used an old Retro Sketches (from several weeks back) and some old supplies from a Simon Says Stamp Card Kit.  No graphic stamps here, instead I went with graphic patterns on the paper (the graph paper and the chevrons), somewhat graphic wood veneers, and a graphic sketch layout.  

Using my supplies (and yet barely putting a dent in it).

Supplies Used

Cardstock:  Bazzill and Neenah*

Pattern Paper:  American Crafts and Dear Lizzy*

Stamps:  JJ Bolton Stamp Set and Die*

Dies:  Craft Die Frame (Studio Calico)

Ink:  Stampin' Up and Ranger Archival

Ribbon:  Divine Twine*

Other:  Stickles

*from Studio Calico Hello, Hello Card Kit

Supplies Used - Watt's Up

Cardstock:  Neenah

Pattern Paper:  Simple Stories* and Doodlebug Chevron Sugarcoated*

Stamps:  Watt's Up*

Ink:  Ranger Archival

Ribbon:  The Twinery

Other:  My Mind's Eye "Charmed" Glittery Enamel Dots,  Freckled Fawn "Stars & Such" Wood Veneers, Maya Road "Light Bulb" Paper Clip

*from Simon Says Stamp April Card Kit

Merry Monday #114 - Guest Design

I'm guest designing this week for the Merry Monday Christmas Challenge, which is one of my favorite challenges for a couple of reasons.  First, it's an awesome opportunity for me to have a pile of Christmas cards prepared for the holidays come December.  Second, the design team always has a fabulous challenge and incredible designs to inspire. So I was super excited to find out that I had won Merry Monday #112 and could guest design this week for #114. 

So here is the challenge . . .

I love shimmer and shine, and I got mine in the form of some American Crafts POW paper and some awesome sparkly sequins.

I think the hardest part was getting that sentiment straight, as this is a pretty simple card.  When you have all that shine, you don't want to overpower.  I explored a few options for this card and it seemed the more I added, it just seemed busy.  I decided to let the shimmer speak for itself . . . simple seemed to be better.

Black and white is one of my favorite elegant combinations, and then add that shimmer and it takes it to a completely different level. 

I hope you will play along at Merry Monday!  Just think . . . it's June 23rd.  Come December 15th you could have 25 cards finished and ready to send come holiday time. 

Happy Creating!

Debbie

Supplies Used

Cardstock:  Stampin' Up and Neenah

Pattern Paper:  American Crafts POW

Stamps:  CAS-ual Fridays Snowflake Greeting

Dies:  Papertrey Ink Christmas Tree

Ink:  Ranger Archival

Ribbon:  Close To My Heart Seam Binding

Other:  Pretty Pink Posh Sequins

Merry Mojo Monday Combo

I decided to combine the Merry Monday and Mojo Monday challenges to create a card . . .

And here is the result . . .

Blushing Bride ink from Stampin' Up created my background, along with a Cover-a-card Snowflake stamp (although hard to see those snowflakes).  Pink, silver and white . . . not traditional Christmas colors, but a gorgeous combination for a holiday card. 

This one shows a little shine.  One card closer to being prepared for the holidays thanks to Merry Monday.

Cheers!

Supplies Used - Merry Monday

Cardstock:  Stampin' Up, Bazzill

Pattern Paper:  American Crafts POW

Stamps: Impression Obsession Cover-a-card Snowflake, Stampin' Up Ornament Keepsakes, Pink by Design Christmas Wishes

Dies:  Stampin' Up Ornament Keepsake Dies and Sizzix Scallop Circle Die

Ink:  Stampin' Up and Versamark

Ribbon:  Stampin' Up

Other:  Stampin' Up Silver Embossing Powder, Ranger Inkessentials Enamel Accents