D is For Dog and C is For Challenges

I was going to hold onto this card until tomorrow, when I could photograph it in decent light. Tomorrow I'll be on to others things. In fact, I have a sewing project I would like to start and finish by the weekend, so I'm not sure if I'll be posting or not. I'm haven't tired of doing challenges and making cards, so maybe I'll be able to squeeze in both!

I completed the sketch challenge at Our Creative Corner:Since I've been simplifying my cards, the sketch worked great for me.

And the color combo at Stamping 411:The color combo contains a few of my favorites, so that wasn't too tough.
You may remember a few cards back I stamped a Riding Hood Red bunny and liked it. So, why not a Bermuda Bay dog from D is For Dog? It's whimsical!

I would have liked to use the Woodgrain background stamp on this one, but I don't have it yet. It's on my wishlist. Using Sanded worked out fine.

No embellishments, so I did a little sewing (big surprise) and a little paper piercing and called it done!

Scrapload of Cards!

Well, maybe "scrapload" isn't totally accurate, but that's what I'm calling this post. All of them did come from scraps because not a single full sheet was cut into (except for the card bases of course!) I HAD to use scraps since my scrap file was BUSTING at the seams....literally! I just love this new set from the mini catalog, Autumn Spendor. I sat on the fence with this set for weeks before I broke down and bought it. I am so glad I did. It's gorgeous inked up!


This was the first card I came up with.....far from a winner. But I really liked the leaves stamped on the retired Au Chocolate DSP. I only used More Mustard and Really Rust ink. I kept on going.....










Now this is card I can claim! I really like this one. I added the Old Olive ink and the third leaf image since the Au Chocolate paper I was working with was larger. I just acquired the background stamp En Francais and was busting to use it too. Since I made a horizontal card the background wasn't wide enough to cover the card front. I needed a place to put some ribbon anyway! I used a simple bow that lays more flat so it will travel in the mail much better. Anybody else have problems with that?



My third try I decided to stamp directly on the Kraft cardstock. I like this look too. Although, I'm not sure I am lovin' the ribbon AND the floss tag together, but after I had already added the ribbon I was stumped on where to put my sentiment. It's OK. I really love the Kraft paper and Autumn Spendor together! I love Kraft anytime, but it seems especially fitting in Fall.

On a side note, Fall may not last too much longer here in Iowa. We've had temps WAY below normal and the last 10 days have been gray and gloomy. Thankfully it's sunny today and it allowed me to get some decent pictures! My last post told of my photography woes! Today I took my pictures in the kitchen on my hoosier cabinet. It works well when the sun it out! Hope you are enjoying sunny, warm Fall days! Until next time....

Hello, hello! It's a rainy, cool day here. I'm just goofing off around the house. So, I figured I'd share a card! A card I did for a party (same party as my last post.) I just LOVE Halloween. I buy just about every set that Stampin' Up! comes out with! This one is no exception! I love every image in this set, Twick or Tweet.

It's all good when a simple card comes out cute. I think this one qualifies! The Sanded background is a favorite....it's hard to mess it up! The Basic Black is torn, with the Whisper White on top. I did stamp the image with Stazon Black because I used my Aqua Painter to color my image.

If you read my last post. I had promised a card for my Brother-In-Laws birthday. I'm bad. I never got it done! Hubby called him instead! I have a few more occasions to send cards this month, so I should get crackin'! Tomorrow is another free day. So, maybe we'll see you then!

Kristina's Color Inspiration #42

Wow! It's been 10 days since I posted. I really can't believe that. I wasn't even planning on posting today. I was going to sew today....long overdue. Well, that's until I saw Kristina had another challenge on her site. My first thought was I love these colors but these are fall colors. My reaction to color totally is wrapped around the seasons! After a little thought, I decided to make a father's day card. For once I'm really ahead of the game! I chose the oak tree from Lovely As a Tree because I had yet to use it on a card. I did some thumping to get the two-toned effect. Have you ever tried this? First, I inked the tree in my lightest color (More Mustard.) I colored over the trunk with a Chocolate Chip marker. Then, I randomly added thumps of Really Rust, again with a marker. Give it a huff and stamp! I added the eyelets and the ribbons. So, at some point I will have to make another for my FIL or take the opportunity to make something new.....I'll think do the later, unless I procastinate!

Kristina's Color Inspiration #6

I love this this color combination. I really tried to keep it clean and simple. I know how much Kristina loves clean, simple lines. I tend to go overboard!!! I used silver ink and the Sanded background stamp on Sahara Sand, for my base. Then, layered the Bloomin' Beautiful poppy onto layers of So Saffron and Pumpkin Pie. I used the Speckled roller and silver ink behind the poppy. The sentiment comes from Warm Words. It was really hard not looking at everyone else's creations on Kristina's site. I wanted to wait until I was done with my card, so I wouldn't be influenced by the work of anyone else. Now it's my next stop!!! Gotta check 'em out!!!