Show CASE - Upsy Daisy by Brenda

As much as I have wanted to get into my craft room and create a card, it just hasn't happened.  Even so, 2011 has been wonderful so far.  I have been taking life at an easy pace and thoroughly enjoying everything I do.  I never really made it a New Year's resolution but it seems like a good one now.

I've actually have a backlog of a few Show CASE cards.  Older cards I had saved in my files.  I haven't added many lately simply because I haven't been surfing as much.  Still it's great to revisit some old favorites, like today's card.

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. 

Upsy Daisy by Brenda @ Card Scraps.

My changes:
I used a different flourish (from Priceless.)
I added brads and piercing instead of a second ribbon.
My sentiment, from Upsy Daisy.

Not huge changes.  Seems you always have to make a few to accommodate the supplies on hand.

If you want to see Brenda's card it's HERE.

Saying Good-bye to Branch Out

Today is the last day to get one of my favorite stamp sets, Branch Out. Any color combo looks great with it. Plus, it makes any card look so classy! Don't be surprised if I still use it from time to time. I just can't let go of it so easily!I decided to use it today for Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge. You would think it wouldn't be that tough for me to make a card using one of my favorite colors, Old Olive. It did take me a little while to get going, though. Partially because I thought using Branch Out was a little too easy, it makes such a good looking card! I ended up not fighting fate and just went for it!I considered not putting a sentiment on the front. Let's face it, this card would work for many different occasions. I like to have a few cards on hand without sentiments. Then, when the occasion arises I can make my choice. That wouldn't "show" as well, so I stamped it! Do you ever set cards aside without sentiments? It's a great idea my friend Deb mentioned one time.

Oh, the ribbon. That wasn't where I wanted it to go. I snipped off a scallop sending it through the Big Shot so I felt I had to cover my mistake. Oh well!

Upsy Daisy - Not Quite Navy

Hello my stamping friends! It's Wednesday. Today and tomorrow are my two free days this week. I'm heading to a flea market and an auction at the end of the week so I thought I better get a postin'!

The card I'm sharing today is one I designed for a Stampin' Up party just last night. It was the make and take card. Now let me say, I know the Hodgepodge Hardware is retired. This is not the exact same card. The make and take card didn't have the paper piercing, the sentiment was different and in a different spot, etc.. It's just that I needed to make a card ASAP for my my mom and dad's anniversary. This card was well suited to become their anniversary card. The fact is, I will be running this to the post office as soon as I'm done here!

I love the color combo on this card. Not Quite Navy, More Mustard, Old Olive and Very Vanilla. While I like all the colors very much, it's not often I use this combination. I like it!

I should have another card to share here, maybe today, maybe tomorrow? My brother-in-law's birthday is Friday and it has to get all the way to California. Guess it's going to be late! See ya then!

In a Happy Orange Mood!

I was in an orange mood when I made these bright, happy cards. I love orange anyway! I don't use it a lot, except around Halloween. So, I consider this my challenge within a challenge.

I made these cards to participate in TaylorVanbruggen's 1st anniversary Cupcake Sketches challenge. I made 9 cards from 9 different sketches. Two were so hideous I won't be sharing them here! If you must see them, they are on my Spilt Coast Stampers gallery under "queeky." They may not be there for long...I may delete them!

I love the Upsy Daisy Card on top. I didn't stamp a sentiment so that I have the option of making it what ever kind of card I choose. Whether it be thank you, sympathy, birthday...what ever! I also like the Eastern Blooms circle card. Believe it or not, I've never done this type of masking. It was so quick and easy. I just love the results. The last card is the cute little whale from Pun Fun. I omitted his spout and used the candle from the retired goodie Fun Filled. I think it's whimsical!

Hope you enjoyed today selections! Check in tomorrow. I will be sharing the 4 other keepers!

Upsy Daisy

Here are two cards I used using the new set Upsy Daisy. I do like this set, I just love my flowers! Plus, it's on sale to boot! Until September 30th, that is. I'm also partial to the colors Pale Plum and Perfect Plum. Then, add Kraft paper, which seems to go great with EVERYTHING! See how I used the shadowing technique? I think it's technically called faux dry embossing. The one on the top was my first attempt. You really only need to move the stamp ever-so-slightly. The card on the bottom looks better I think. Stampin Up! has another great sale coming up next month, all to celebrate their 20th birthday (hint, hint!) Stay posted....I'll let you know all about it!