PWC263 - Summer Fun

If all those cupcakes are going to be there that's my kind of party.  This week the Paper Pretties challenge PWC263 is "Summer Fun". 

If you are making invitations for your child's birthday party you could have a little family fun by making them together.   There are so many cute and fun images that would work well for an invitation.  My choice is the "Crazy for Cupcakes" digi image.  I think using a digi for an invitation is good idea because you always get a good impression and you can make it any size you'd like.  You can save a little money and print it on copy paper and if you pay attention to your folds you can print your party information on it.  However you choose to make your invitation, if you're making them they are sure to be special.

Here's the deets:
stamp - Paper Pretties "Crazy for Cupcakes" digi
ink - printer
paper - Bazzill "Blosson", "Flamingo" and "Snow White" card stock; Recollections "Light Pink Dots" and "Pink Plaid" patterned paper
miscellaneous - copics; Viva glitter liner "Holo Iridescent"; heart buttons; bling

Here's the challenges:
Paper Pretties PWC263 - Summer Fun
Paper Playtime #12 - Anything Goes
Ooh La La - Buttons and Bling 
One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi
Sweet Stampin' - Something Sweet
Cutie Pie #46 - One for the Kids

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Busy, Busy, Busy

 

 I've been busy, busy, busy this week but I managed to squeeze in time to get some more of the My Favorite Things sketches that I missed done.  Getting the cards made was actually easier than finding the time to get them posted.  So, here they are:

Here's the deets:
stamp - My Favorite Things "LJD Blissful Butterflies"
ink - MFT "Grapesicle"
paper - MFT "Berrylicious" "Primitive Cream" and "Gumdrop Green" card stock; K & Co "Susan Winget Botanical" dp
miscellaneous - MFT "Dizzy Doily" and "Circle Stax" die-namics; bling; Stampin' Up Crochet ribbon; purple waxed linen cord; butterfly charm






Here's the challenges:
My Favorite Things MFTWSC122 - sketch
The Squirrel and the Fox #46 - Use Something Metal (charm)
Paper Players #150 - Bring on the Bling
Oozak #16 - Anything Goes with a Sentiment

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Here's the deets:
stamp - My Favorite Things "Inspired by the Sea"
ink - MFT "Steel Blue"
paper - MFT - "Steel Blue", "Banana Split" and "Natural" card stock; Recollections Printed Scrapbook Paper
miscellaneous - dew drops; My Favorite Things "Party Banner" die-namics




Here's the challenges:
My Favorite Things MFTWSC120 - sketch
Totally Gorjuss #188 - For Dad
Simply Create Too #39 - Father's Day or Male
Polka Doodles week 24 - Male Theme
Fairy Tale #69 - Pennants

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Here's the deets:
stamp - My Favorite Things "Hearts and Stitches" and sentiment from "Inspired by Travel"
ink - My Favorite Things "Kraft"
paper - My Favorite Things "Kraft", "Steel Blue", "Sno-Cone", "Banana Split" and "Berrylicious" card stock; My Mind's Eye "Follow Your Heart Be Amazing" dp
miscellaneous - My Favorite Things "Bicycle", "Circle Stax", "Skyline" border, "Solid Skyline" and "Rounded Banner Stax" die-namics; bling; waxed linen thread; sun charm



Here's the challenges:
My Favorite Things MFTWSC118 - sketch
Scrappy Frogs - Summer Vacation
Creatalicious #52 - All About Summer
Simon Says Stamp - Transport
L'il Red Wagon #189 - Use Three or More Patterned Papers

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CIC215 - Prairie Fairy

Happy Father's Day!   Whatever you do, whoever you  celebrate I wish you a beautiful day.

In keeping with the holiday Cupcake Inspirations Challenge CIC215 is fishing themed.  Funny thing is that my father, brothers, and husband were/are not into fishing.  They may have gone once or twice but they were not into the sport.  Even funnier my stepdaughter, and best friend Susan love fishing and even my daughter likes to fish.  You can make your card masculine or feminine, we just want you to make a card that this photo inspires.

This week one of my favorite sponsors is back - Prairie Fairy Designs and I'm using one of my favorite images "Fishin' Gilly"  I love this girl.  When I color a Gilliam image I usually make her hair red and then I'm reminded of my friend Judy's who had gorgeous curly red hair.  Such pleasant memories.

Here's the deets:
stamp - Prairie Fairy "Fishin' Gilly"
ink - printer
paper - Bazzill "Hillary (green)" and "Yam" card stock; October Afternoon "Campfire"
miscellaneous - copics;  My Favorite Things "Solid Bracket" border die-namics; divine twine; button; dew drops

Here's the challenges:
Cupcake Inspirations CIC215 - photo
Freshly Made Sketches #90 - Sketches
2 Sisters #148 - Just for Dad
Totally Gorjuss - #188 - For Dad
Ribbon Carousel RCC82 - Fun in the Sun

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PIO#24 - Sketch

Happy Father's Day!  Can you believe this week's challenge at Pile It On isn't  "Father's Day", " for the guys"  or a "masculine" challenge?  I was shocked.  This week it's a sketch challenge sponsored by Digital Delights Stamps who are giving the winner a $5 gift certificate to use in their shop.  


















Our very talented team member Katie Tate  has created this great sketch for this week's challenge.   I love sketch challenges , they are a great starting point especially on those days when your mojo has got up and gone.

Don't forget the "Thing" at Pile It On challenges is that your card has to have at least one other challenge, but the more you pile on the merrier.   You can find lots of challenges listed on the sidebar of the Pile It On page.  

Here's the deets:
stamp - Jellypark Friends "Father and Son"
ink - printer
paper - My Favorite Things "Kraft" and "Sno-Cone" card stock; Bazzill "Glow" card stock; My Mind's Eye "Follow Your Heart - Be Amazing" patterned papers
miscellaneous - copics; Spellbinder's "Circle" dies; My Favorite Things "Hexagon" border die-namics; Stampin' Up "Modern Label" punch

Here's the Challenges:
Pile It On #24 - Sketch
Craft Your Passion #166 - Father's Day/ Masculine
Paper Playtime #12 - Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant TPE203 - Father's Day
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Button  (collection closed)
Kraft Journal Make it Monday - Just for Him
A Lotta Rubber #108 - Summer Feeling (collection closed)
City Crafter week 163 - All About Him
Creative Craft Challenges 2 #12 - We Love You Dad
Papertake Weekly - Hello Boys
Ribbon Carousel RCC82 - Fun in the Sun
Top Tip #103 - Masculine
Tuesday Throwdown #151- You're the Man
Crafting for All Seasons #54 - One for the Guys
L'il Red Wagon #189- Use Three of More Patterned Papers
Simon Says - Transport (tricycle)
Sisterhood of Crafters - It's All About the Boys

Polka Doodle week 24 - Male Theme
Jellypark Friends -  Masculine
Simply Create Too #39 - Father's Day (or Male)
Sister Act #11 - Anything Goes

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Jellypark Friends - Marvelously Masculine

Father's Day is just around the corner so if you haven't made a card yet the new challenge at Jellypark Friends will push you in that direction.  We're challenging you to make "Marvelously Masculine" cards.  If you've already made a Father's Day card then you can make a birthday card or any other kind of card that you can add to your stash.   You've got two weeks to play, that's plenty of time to make a Father's Day card and a birthday card.

I've made a few Father's Day cards this year but this one is my favorite.  The colors and stars just make me happy.  Go figure...







Here's the deets:
stamp - Jellypark Friends "Grand Dad:
ink - printer
paper - My Favorite Things "Hot Fudge" and "Gumdrop Green" card stock; Stampin' Up "Crushed Curry" card stock;  Simple Stories "Awesome" patterned paper
miscellaneous - copics; My Favorite Things "Western Star Duo" border die-namics; twine; star charm


Here's the challenges:
Jellypark Friends - Marvelously Masculine
Milk Coffee - Father's Day and/or Male Inspired
Charisma Cardz #23 - Digis Only
Crafting for All Seasons #54 - One for the Guys
Tuesday Throwdown #151 - You're the Man
Top Tip Tuesday #103 - Masculine
Papertake Weekly - Hello Boys
Going Grey with Scrap Creations - Father's Day
Creative Craft 2 #12 - We Love You Dad
Creative Card Crew #38 - Metal
Kaboodle Doodles #175 - For Your Favorite Guy

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MFTWSC128 - LJD Pretty Poppies

It's Wednesday,  My Favorite Things has posted a new sketch challenge and I got it done on the same day.  Wohoo!  However there about 8 or so sketches that I still have to do to be all caught up.  Friday and Saturday are booked with things that will keep me out of the house most of the day so I'm happy that I at least got this one done and who knows, maybe I'll get back in the crafting room tonight.  

Here's the deets:
stamp - My Favorite Thingds "LJD Pretty Poppies"
ink - My Favorite Things "Wild Cherry" and  "Gumball Green" 
paper - My Favorite Things "Gumbball Green", "Red Hot", "Whip Cream" and "Natural" card stock
miscellaneous - bling, Stampin' Up "distressed" embossing plate; MFT "Poppies and Leaves" die-namics



Here's the Challenges:
My Favorite Things MFTWSC128 - sketch
The Squirrel and the Fox #45 - Summer or Winter (Poppies are a summer plant)
A Lotta Rubber #108 - Summer Feeling
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Round and Round on the Color Wheel
Fussy and Fancy #90 - Bling It On
Allsorts week 210 - In the Garden

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PWC262 - Red, Yellow and Green

This week's challenge at Paper Pretties PWC262 is "Red, Yellow and Green", the primary colors.  These are a great color combination to use for cards for kids.  Or for any one who likes fun, bright colors.   As usual the prize is five digis of your choice, a good reason to play along with us.  


My card uses "Return of Cluck", a fun set with a couple cute hens and lots of fun sentiments.  This hen is definitely a party animal, probably on her way to a birthday party.  Just in case she wants to use a different sentiment it's only held on by a clip.


Here's the deets:
stamp - Paper Pretties "Return of Cluck"
ink - Memento "Tuxedo Black" and "Ladybug"
paper - Stampin' Up "Cherry Cobbler" card stock; My Favorite Things "Banana Split" and "Gumdrop Green" card stock; October Afternoon "Sidewalks" patterned paper
miscellaneous - copics; Spellbinder's "Circle" and "Inverted Scalloped Circle" dies; My Favorite Things "Chicken Wire" die-namic; Stampin' Up library clip

Here's the challenges:
Paper Pretties PWC262 - Red, Yellow and Green
Fab 'N' Funky #175 - Birthday
Sentimental Sundays #158 - Metal Findings (library clip)
Sister Act #10 - Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts #170 - Punches and Dies

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MFTWSC116 - Dandelion Wishes

I'm trying to get all the My Favorite Things sketches done and I've got quite a few that I didn't get to yet.  I've also got a quite a few MFT stamp sets that I want to get inky.  What I need is more hours in the day and more mojo when I do have the time.  Sound familiar?

Here's the deets:
stamp - My Favorite Things "MPD Dandelion Wishes" and "MPD Distressed Background Blocks"
ink - MFT "Sno-Cone", "Kraft" and "Cornflower"; Ranger "Walnut Stain"
paper - MFT "Natural", "Sno-cone" and "Kraft"
miscellaneous - MFT "Oval Stax" and "Chicken Wire" die-namics; bling; Stampin' Up  corner punch





Here's the challenges:
My Favorite Things MFTWSC116 - sketch (challenge closed)
Paper Playtime #12 - Anything Goes
Scrappy Frogs - Free Choice
Friday Mash Up #113 - Hexagons/Girly Project
Fussy and Fancy #90 - Bling It On
Allsorts week 210 - In the Garden

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CIC214 - Taylored Expressions

It's time for a new Cupcake Inspirations Challenge.  This week we're giving you the option to be inspired by the cupcake or to use the colors as your challenge.  

I'm very excited to tell you that this week we are being sponsored by Taylored Expressions.   I just love all the cupcake stamps.  The first time I laid eyes on one of the Halloween cuppies I just had to have it.  Since then I've picked up several more cuppies and a good amount of stamps sets that are not cupcakes, but the cupcakes will always tickle my fancy.

Taylor is giving the stamp set "Sweet Friends" to the winner of this week's challenge.  It's chuck full of images and sentiments.  She also let the design team pick an image to use.  How great is that!  Very great!  The hardest thing about this was deciding which image to use.  Stop over at the Cupcake Inspirations challenge blog to see what the rest of the sweeties made with their choices.  They are a talented bunch of ladies, you're be glad you visited.  If you have a couple minutes to spare time leave them some love.   You know that we all adore reading your comments.

The image I chose is called "Sweet Bliss".  I think it looks great with the cupcake taking the place of the letter "o".  I colored the cupcake with the colors of the cupcake in the inspiration photo but I didn't add all the little dots.  I was afraid that they would just look like a hot mess and didn't want to take the chance.  

When I made the die cut of the heart doily I saved some of the cut out hearts to use for decorations on the long panel.  It was really great to have a matching brad.  











Here's the deets:
stamp - Taylored Expressions "Sweet Bliss" digi
ink - printer; Ranger "Milled Lavender"
paper - Bazzill "Snow White" card stock base; Stampin' Up "Wisteria Wonder", "Lucky Limeade" and "Pool Party" card stock; Stampin' Up "Specialty Sweet Shop" dsp
miscellaneous - copics; MFT "Heart Doily" die-namics; Stampin' Up "Modern Label" punch; Lavender waxed linen twine; heart charm; SU Jellybean Sweet Shop brad

Here's the challenges:
Cupcake Inspirations CIC214 - Photo
Sister Act #10 - Anything Goes
Charisma #22 - Tons of Layers

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Busy as a Bee

It's been raining all day, the perfect weather for ducks and for sitting in your craft space.  I got two cards done.  One for this week's My Favorite Things challenge and one of the MFT sketches I got behind on.  I've still got quite a few to get done.

I love this bee paper so I had to make something that would go with it.   This Doodle Garden image is perfect for the paper.  

On the banner there's a two layer  flower with a button center and a charm.  It looks much better in real life.  Unfortunately when you're putting the embellishments on the card you don't know what won't photograph well.

Here's the deets:
stamp - My Favorite Things  "Doodle Garden - Sweet As Can Be"
ink - Memento "Tuxedo Black" and Ranger "Vintage Photo"
paper - Close to My Heart "Buzz and Bumble" package
miscellaneous - copics; Jolee's bee stickers; MFT "Circle Stax",  Creative Memories Cutting System;  "Fishtale Flags Stax" and "Pretty Posies" die-namics; beehive charm; button; Viva Glitter Liner "Holo Iridescent"; Twinkle Goosebumps; 
 Machine Stitching

Here's the challenges:
My Favorite Things MFTWSC127 - sketch

Friday Mash Up #113 - Hexagons and/or Girly Projects
Sister Act #10 - Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts #170 - Punches and Dies
Charisma #22 - Lots of Layers

The second card is masculine with a western theme.  The "Inspired by the Wild Wild West" set has great images and sentiments for masculine cards.  I can always use a masculine card in my stash.

Here's the deets:
stamp - My Favorite Things "Inspired by the Wild Wild West"
ink - Memento "Tuxedo Black"
paper - My Favorite Things "Midnight Blue" card stock; October Afternoon "Sasparilla" dp
miscellaneous - copics; MFT "Oval Stax" die-manics; brads; hemp twine; cactus charm

Here's the challenges:
My Favorite Things MFTWSC110- sketch
Really Reasonable Ribbon  #73 - Masculine with ribbon or trim
Simply Create Too #39 - Father's Day or For a Male
Sugar Creek Hollow #62 - Father's Day
Simon Says Stamp - Masculine/Father's Day
Milk Coffee - Father's Day and/or Male Inspired
Creative Craft Challenges 2  #11 - For the Fellas

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Stampin' for the Weekend - Cute

It's Friday and that means it's time for Stampin' for the Weekend's new challenge.  If you happened to stop over at the blog you know that our challenge hasn't posted today.  Don't fret, like the little note says it'll be up tomorrow.  Our fearless leader is lucky enough to be on a vacation and unable to get to it till tomorrow.  I say, yeah!  party on! this can wait another day.  The team was given a choice, they could put up their posts today or tomorrow.  I was running late so my choice was to put it up on Friday, but at night instead of my usual morning post.

The SFTW challenge for the next two weeks is "Cute".  You gotta love that one, and who better to sponsor a "cute" challenge than Stamp Fairy.  Oh my goodness, I have some really cute images from Stamp Fairy - bunnies and bears are my favorites from Stamp Fairy.  There are so many images to choose from, you're sure to find many you want.

Here's the deets:
stamp - Stamp Fairy "Lenny Bee"
ink - printer
paper - Co'ordinations card base and card stock; Cosmo Cricket "Earth Love"
miscellaneous - Prismacolor pencils; Jolee's bee stickers; My Favorite Things "Fishtail Flags Stax" and "Oval" Stax; pearls; Viva Glitter Liner "Holo Iridescent"

Here's the challenges:
Stampin' for the Weekend - Cute
Totally Papercrafts #170 - Punches and Dies
Charisma #22 - Tons of Layers
Crafts and Me#136 - Something Old (the patterned paper and the bee stickers are a couple years old)

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In the Spotlight at Jellypark Friends

At Jellypark Friends Challenge blog we're at the half way point for our current challenge which means it's a Spotlight week.  The stamp we're spotlighting is Fairy Mum and Daughter.  Did you make a card or project with this stamp?  This is one of the rare times that we'd like to see things you've already made.  Just leave a comment at the end of the today's blog post so we know where to go to see it.

There's still a week to go on the current challenge to make a card inspired by a palette from Design Seeds.  

Here's the deets:  
stamp - Jellypark Friends " Fairy Mum and Daughter"
ink - printer
paper - My Favorite Things "Natural" card stock; Wausau "Shell" card stock; My Mind's Eye "Follow Your Heart - Be Happy" patterned paper
miscellaneous - copics; Prima Flowers; Viva Glitter Pen "Holo Iridescdent"; Spellbinder's "Circle" and "Scalloped Circle" dies; pleated ribbon; linen twine; flower charm; machine stitching; lace; dew drops

Here's the challenges:
Sketch 'N' Stash #115 - sketch
Totally Papercrafts #170 - Punches and Dies
Sister Act #10 - Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards #40 - Fantasy and/or Fairies
Paper Shelter #115 - Flower Power
4 Crafty Chicks #145 - Flowers
Charisma #22 - Tons of Layers

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PWC261 - Father's Day

This week at Paper Pretties we're challenging you to make Father's Day cards.  Ah, the dreaded masculine card.  I know there's a few of you out there that have no problem with masculine cards but most of the card makers I know find it daunting to make masculine cards.  I think the problem is that we like to make things that appeal to ourselves, and we like to use all those fun and usually girly embellishments.  Well, this week you have to put all that frilly stuff away and make something for Father's Day.  

For my card I used the lawn mower from the Paper Pretties "Handy Man" stamp set.  This is one of my favorite set because it chuck full of manly stuff.  There's 3 images - the lawn mower, a tool box and a barbecue  plus there are plenty of sentiments.  Once I had my image picked the next step is to find papers that work for a masculine card.  I usually look for simple patterns, checks and plaids, in color like blue, green and brown.  In other words I tend to look for dull stuff.  However sometimes I surprise myself and find some colorful papers that I think will work for a masculine card.  Next it's time to look for ways to embellish the card without getting girly - buttons and brads are my usual choice.  Usually if I use ribbon it will be  tied in a knot instead of a bow for this card I hung it off the sentiment to make it look like a prize.      To decorate a border I used Martha Stewart's grass border punch on green polka dot paper.  In  didn't photograph well, in real life it looks much better.  

Whatever you do I'm sure it will be well received.  Men are easily satisfied when it comes to cards.  So make a masculine card and post it to the Paper Pretties Challenge blog.  The pretty girls love to see what you make.

Here's the deets:
stamp - Paper Pretties "Handy Man"
ink - Memento "Tuxedo Black" and Color Box "Chianti"
paper - Wausau "Sunflower" and "Firecracker Red" card stock; October Afternoon "Campfire" 
miscellaneous - copics; Stampin' Up 1-3/8" circle and scalloped circle punches; Martha 
Stewart grass border punch; buttons; gross grain ribbon

Here's the challenges:
Paper Pretties PWC261 - Father's Day
Seems a Little Sketchy #40 - sketch
Cards for Men #11 - Dad
Crafty Cardmakers #93 - Father's Day
Love to Create #68 - Father's Day or special Guy in Your Life
Creative Card Crew #37 - Punches/Dies
Creative Craft #11 - For the Fellas
Partytime Tuesday - PTT#123 - Happy Father's Day

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Wild Wild West

When I was in college everybody was buying Frye boots.  I looked at them but they didn't move me the way cowboy boots do. While the cool kids were wearing their Fryes I was wearing my red cowboy boots and I loved them.  I still love cowboy boots but it's so warm where I live now that I rarely wear shoes yet alone boots.  I guess I could wear them as a fashion statement but these days I'm all about comfort so it's flip flops and sandals for me.  My love of cowboy boots will now have to be on paper.  I can have a lot of fun with this stamp, and probably will. 

The bandanna border was fussy cut and the spurs on the boots were cut to go over the edge of the mat.  The embellishments were minimal so it could be for a guy.


Here's the deets:
stamp - My Favorite Things "Inspired by Wild Wild West"
ink - Memento "Tuxedo Black" and MFT "Steel Blue"; Ranger Walnut Stain"
paper - MFT "Steel Blue" cs; October Afternoon "Sarsaparilla"
miscellaneous - copics; MFT "Sentimental Strips" die-namics; burlap twine; boot charm

Here's the challenges:
My Favorite Things MFTWSC121 - sketch (challenge closed)
Sister Act #9 - Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts #169 - Anything Goes
Love to Create #68 - Father's Day or Special Guy in Your Life
Creative Craft #11 - For the Fellas

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CIC213 - Digi Darla

Here in the Northern Hemisphere Summer's arrived so what better time to have a beach inspired cupcake for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge.  This week we're sponsored by Digi Darla Designs.  If you're a penguin lover you have got to stop by that shop.  

This penguin gal "Beach Time" is the perfect image for this challenge.   All the papers and embellishments were picked because they went with the color scheme and/or sea shore theme.  The border punch with the beach buckets and sand castles is a favorite of mine. The beach bucket charm works perfectly with it.  The die cut sea shells work well too.

Now it's your turn to make a card inspired by the beach cupcake and link it up to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge.






Here's the deets:
stamp - Digi Darla Designs "Beach Time"
ink - printer
paper - Bazzill "Shimmer" card stock; Stampin' Up "So Saffron" card stock; scrap of green card stock; Imaginisce "Splash Dance - Bubble Bash" and "Splash Dance - Bathing Beauties" patterned paper
miscellaneous - copics; bling; twine; My Favorite Things "Sea Charms" die-namics; EK Success "Beach" border punch; beach bucket charm; 

Here's the challenges:
Cupcake Inspirations CIC213 - photo
Totally Papercrafts #169 - Anything Goes
Sister Act #9 - Anything Goes
A Gem of a Challenge #82 Summertime
Fussy and Fancy #90 - Bling It On 
Cute Card Thursday  #270 - Too Cool for School

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Jellypark Color Palette Inspirations

It's time for another fun challenge at Jellypark Friends.  This fortnight we're making cards using color palettes from Design Seeds.  What a fun challenge this was for me.  I had spent hours looking around there.  There are so many gorgeous photographs and color schemes to choose from.  If you ever get stuck and need something to jump start your mojo that's the site to go to.  












I finally decided on a fun and colorful scheme which happens to have lots of the same colors as a package of Close to My Heart papers I recently purchased.  I just love all the bright fun colors together.  

I usually don't give away a card before I post it but this week we celebrated my Aunt Sis' 93rd birthday and she got the card.  

For my aunt's birthday my brother took us out to eat at the Texas Road House which just opened up this week.  It was one first visit  so I was unfamiliar with the way they wish you a Happy Birthday.  They bring a saddle mounted to a wooden base over to the table and the birthday boy or girl gets to sit on it.  They told my aunt she could just stand next to it.  But as you can see my 93 year old aunt climbed up on the saddle and she partied hardy.  I wish you all have a good time on your next birthday as she did.  

Amazing!







Here's the deets:
stamp - Jellypark "Cake"
ink - printer
paper - Close To My Heart "Dream Pop" 
miscellaneous - copics; Stampin' Up corner punch; dew drops; ribbon; Viva "Holo Irisdescent"   glitter liner; dimensionals

Here's the challenges:
Jellypark Friends - Use a Design Seeds color palette
Terrifically Thrilling Thursday - Show Us What You Got 
Crafty Ribbons #46 - Anything Goes with Ribbon
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew #37 - Punches/Dies
Ribbon Carousel RCC81 - Celebrations

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PWC260 - Embossing

This week at Paper Pretties we'd like to see you emboss on your cards.  Wet or dry, which ever tickles your fancy.  Me, I couldn't decide so I did both.  It's had to see either in the photo.  The sentiment is embossed with powder and the red card stock is dry embossed.  When I make a card for a man I don't like to use too many embellishments but I still like to do something special.  Embossing is a great way to add some pizzazz.  

Here's the deets:

stamp - Paper Pretties "Handy Man"

ink - Memento "Tuxedo Black"; Versamark

paper - MFT "Natural" card stock; SU "Cherry Cobbler" card stock;

miscellaneous - copics; cord; wrench charm; Spellbinder's "Circle", "Inverted Scalloped Circle", "Oval" and "Labels 18" dies; orange dew drops; SU "Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder"

Here's the challenges:

Paper Pretties PWC260 - Emboss

Top Tip Tuesday #102 - Use Numbers

Creative Card Card #37 - Punches/Dies

Creative Craft #11 - For the Fellas

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