Bright Colored Kites...

For a clown! Here's my challenge from SCS to use 4 bright colors and have something pop up :) Love a*muse|studio stamps- I have found that the more cards I make- the more my style goes to CAS (clean and simple) and a|s stamps really lend themselves to that. I hope you enjoy and don't forget to check out the posts below for how you can win some a*muse|studio goodies!





Recipe;
stamps- Life's a Breeze, brief notes
Paper- cherry, sugar
accessories- dimensionals
ink- black, copic markers

Spotlight on Daisies

I made this for the last VSN to use the Spotlight challenge- what a fabulous challenge and I am going to keep this short and sweet. My goal for Sunday is to get cards scheduled to post for the week (because I have enough to do so) and get making some more!




Recipe:
Stamps- Flowers for Daisy- Gina K
Ink- black, copic markers
Paper- SU:crumb cake; a*muse: Bubblegum, Bubblegum gingham (you'll see another card with this tomorrow), white
Accessories- nestabilities, bubblegum ribbon

A Warm Summer Hello

Beate issued a color challenge over at SCS for the first VSN challenge- I had just received my first order of a*muse|studio goodies and knew exactly which stamps and such I wanted to use.

Doesn't this color combo just scream relaxation! And that boat!

Anyway, no more jibber jabber- just the details!

Recipe:
Stamps- a*muse|Studio- Life's a Breeze
Paper- Toffee, Bermuda polka dot paper (LOVE), Lichen, sugar (all a*muse)
Ink- black memento, copic marker

You Stole My Heart

This past weekend was VSN over at SCS. The first challenge was a sketch challenge- I found this paper at Michael's and had to get it. I decided to use the colors in the hearts and make my own hearts for the four panels of the sketch.

Recipe:

Stamps-{ippity} Straight from the Heart
Ink- various SU (Baja Breeze is one of them but can't remember the rest)
Paper- one close to cameo coral, chocolate chip, white
accessories- dimensionals

Sent with Love

There was a mini VSN over on SCS on Friday night. I am actually hosting a challenge at the main event in February. The first challenge was a sketch AND color challenge- to use Regal Rose, Cherry Cobbler and Kiwi Kiss. You can find the details HERE

Recipe:
Stamps- Gina K Heartily Yours
Paper- Cherry Cobbler, Regal Rose, Kiwi Kiss, white
Ink- Cherry Cobbler
Accessories- Nestabilities, su scallop edge punch, su scallop circle punch, ribbon, circle punch, bling, embossing folder, Martha Stewart heart punch

Lollipop, Lollipop

For the mini vsn challenge to choose a flag of a participating country in the Winter Olympics and create a card based on those colors. I chose Romania's flag since I have been there twice and love the colors in the flag. I also wanted to participate in the Crazy 4 Challenges current challenge to use lollipops on your card. I knew exactly which stamp I would pull out. Another non-traditional Valentine's card.

Recipe:
Stamps- Unity
Ink- black, prismacolor markers, real red
Paper- Real Red, Crushed Curry, Brilliant Blue, white
Accessories- SU Scallop punch, ribbon, cuttlebug, nesties, dimensionals, pearls

A Rocking Pizza Box

I made this for Shannon's VSN challenge to create a mini pizza box and also for the ETSY challenge on Ashley's blog.  I chose this piece as my inspiration: How Does your garden grow?

Loved the red and black pop on white.  

Recipe:

Stamps- Eclectic Summer stamp set, Tag Lines (Gina K)

Paper- Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, white

Ink- copic markers, black

Accessories- nestabilities, word window punch, dimensionals

Welcome Back to School

YEP!  You guessed it- it's back to school time.  Barney Bus can be found at Sunshine Stamps.  As a teacher this is a VERY busy time for me but I couldn't resist taking the opportunity to play a little with Barney and VSN.  

Recipe:

Stamps- Digi image from Sunshine Stamps, Gina K Tag Lines

Paper- Summer Sun, Basic Black, white

Ink- Copic Markers, black

Accessories- nestabilities, ribbon

A VSN Creation

Well, a mini-vsn creation. It was for Luvlee's challenge to have at least 5 layers on your card. Last week Ohio State (my team) played Penn State (and lost) but I created this before the game. I think it's one of my faves!

Recipe:
paper- Riding Hood Red, DP, Basic Gray, white

Ink- black, prismacolor markers, SU Earth Elements markers
Stamp- Football Riley
Accessories- ticket corner punch, ribbon