PP191 Colorful Blooms

A color challenge this week from Ann reminds me ...well of Ann.  I am speaking of my friend Ann Schach from www.stampinchic.com.  She is an amazing talent and rocks Always Artichoke like no one can.

I looked at the colors and knew right away that my Artichoke color would be leaves which meant flowers.  I usually do not ink up all the flowers in the Secret Garden set so thought I would give some ink to those flowers this time.  I had the Cabana DSP there beside me already so it was meant to be.  The card then came together quickly esp. since there are dies to match the leaves and flowers!

 I hope you have a fab Monday and thanks for stopping by!

Windy

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Stamp sets: Layered Labels, Secret Garden

Paper: In Colors 2013-2015 DSP (in Coastal Cabana), Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral

Ink: Always Artichoke, Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral

pearls, Scallop Oval and Large Oval punches, Secret Garden framleits dies

Pretty Paper Bags

I made and decorated these paper bags for my ladies stamping at card class this past Tues. night. 

Since I had a small number, I thought I would make them something with their initial.  I loved how they turned out. I got the idea from another demo named Ronda Wade at www.rondawade.com.  I used large paper lunch sacks and cut them so they were 6"x6" and then used some of the in color DSP to decorate outside. I used the Scallop top tag punch to make the large white tag and used the stretch trim to make them slide on easy. 

Have blessed Palm Sunday and thanks for stopping by!

Windy

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In the Bag

I decorated this bag for Monday night's card class this past week.  I looked so spring and Easter like. I hope the ladies enjoy using as a gift bag or to hold some of their own things. 

Have a lovely Saturday and weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!

Windy

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Sweet Sorbet DSP, Pistachio Pudding and Whisper White card stock, White twine, large pearls, Flower Shop stamp set and pansy punch, Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Summer Starfruit ink

FMS131 Wonderful Wings

Finally a sketch challenge this week...I have been doing several color ones and I like the sketch given to me! I knew I wanted to do butterflies on the vertical panel and then I grabbed DSP that I have so much of.  One great things about this Sweet Sorbet DSP, it has several colors in it that work well together!

Enjoy your Friday and thanks for stopping by!

Windy 

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Stamp Sets: Papillon Potpourri and Itty Bitty Banners

Paper: Sweet Sorbet DSP, Pool Party, Whisper White, Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe

Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe, Black StaZon, Pistachio Pudding, Summer Starfruit

Honeycomb emboss folder, Bitty Butterfly and Elegant Butterfly punches, Bitty Banners framelits dies

PPA199 Flowers in Bloom

Interesting sometimes how a card or any creation comes together.  I stared at these colors on the color coach then thought of flowers.  But wanted easy to stamp cut flowers so thought of these that have a matching die.  I stamped them and cut them out but then had no idea of layout. Then decided they need to be on white to stand out.  During this time I had ladies here stamping for my card class and they would giving their imput, too.  They esp. liked the card without any sentiment on the front so I kept it blank so can se for any occasion!

Have a wonderful Thursday and thanks for topping by!

Windy

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Stamp set: Secret Garden

Paper: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Calypso Coral

Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Calypso Coral

Secret Garden framelits dies, honeycomb emboss folder

Stamping With A Friend

Jessica and I decided to make a special card.  She had already made a card in a box before but I have been planning to sit down and make one so could feature it at my stamp club this month.  So glad we did it together.  She had great tips on what to do before something else and we figured it out together! 

Jessica's box is on the left and mine on the right.  She had a wonderful banner idea that came together on hers.  I used a ornament die to make balloons.  We used window sheet strips to pop up our balloons or banners.

I know all the colors kind of run together.  If doing this again I would make the balloons solid colors!  It folds to make a standard size card to fit in a regular envelope...now that is amazing!

Have a lovely Wednesday and thanks for stopping by!

Windy

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PP190 Three from the Sea

I love this set and have no idea why I waited so long to get it.  I do have other sets with shells and such so maybe that is why I just got it!  I knew right away I would use this set and I also love a recent card my friend and fellow Pal, Ann Schach (stampinchic.com) did using this set and layout. I wanted to keep this for any occasion  so I did not want to stamp a sentiment on the front.  I will add later or not!  I like it as is!

Hope you have a wonderful Tuesday and thanks for stopping by!

Windy

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Stamp Set: By The Seashore

Paper: Whisper White and Early Espresso

Ink: Early Espresso

Woodgrain emboss folder, distress tool, sponge