My First Chalkboard Card

What another long absence!  I will admit I've grown a little weary of posting on the ol' blog.  I'm hoping this will change and the only way to get out of my funk is to do it!

My stamping skills are very rusty.  I have been wanting to try all the new techniques I've been seeing.  Today I started with the chalkboard technique.  It fit in perfectly with the challenge over at Dynamic Duos.  It also fit in perfectly with my need to get started on my Valentine's Day cards!

I used the new Sale-A-Bration set Vintage Verses, along with an old Sale-A-Bration set, Polka Dot Punches.

I think this card will go to hubby!

Show CASE - Polka Dot Punches

All of a sudden this week got really busy.  I took on a few projects that I had been avoiding coupled with a last minute invitation to the waterpark.  (Scary, I haven't been in a bathing suit in two years!)  I hate having nothing to post until the next Curtain Call and I haven't done a Show CASE in a while...

When free time is in short supply, a card CASE (Copy And Share with Everyone) can be the perfect way to have a little fun!.  Show CASE is my personal attempt to have that time for stamping, without of the pressure to create something totally original.  I want to pay tribute to the many talented stampers out in the blogosphere that are so inspiring to me.  I hope you enjoy seeing my "take" on their creation.


I always give credit to the stamper who inspired my Show CASE Card.  Well, this is one of these rare instances I did not keep a good enough record.  So please feel free to point me in the right direction if you know where this card came from.

I do have a copy of the original (no watermark...no clues.)

 
Have a great day!

Kristina's Color Inspiration #2

I can't believe it is Wednesday already! this week is just whizzing by! I haven't been stamping, I've been preoccupied with other pursuits. Primarily, scrapbooking and gardening. I have lots of clean-up to do in the yard and the weather is nice....for now!

This card for Kristina's second Color Inspiration was tough. Of the four colors, Wild Wasabi, Blush Blossom, Groovy Guava, and So Saffron, the only ink I have is the So Saffron. I used it in the white background with Stitched. Luckily, I do have all the cardstock. I love how the punches coordinate with the stamps in the Polka Dot Punches set. The 5 Petal Punch has always been a favorite of mine, so no surprise this is the first one used out of the four! The images aren't ink, just clear embossed.

I'm off to stamp! So, see you soon!