Birthday Shimmer and Bling

Hi,

Today's card is for my niece/goddaughter. She's now 21 years old. I can't believe where the time has gone. Here favourite colours are pink and purple so I used these colours in the card. I went to Freshly Made Sketches to particapte in their #65 sketch challenge.

CS: Concord Crush (In Colour 2011), Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Mixed Bunch, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Concord Crush (In Colour 2011), Melon Mambo
Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones, Vanila Shimmer Smooch Spritz, 1/2" Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Blossom Punch

Happy stamping,
Ana

Pennant Parade Christmas Card

Hello again,

This post shows my second Christmas card. For this card I used the very versatile Pennant Parade stamp set. I also was excited to use my new Festival of Prints DSP Paper Stack. For the design I went to Sketch Frenzy Friday - 120712. I really like this design and I'm sure I'll use it for another card in the future. I also used the challenge of embossing that I found in Just Us Girls Challenge #166 - Technique Challenge (Embossing). I would have to say that embossing is my favourite technique. It's such a quick and easy way to add texture and depth to a card.






Here's my card:

Here are the details:

CS: Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
DSP: Festival of Prints DSP Paper Pack
Stamp Set: Pennant Parade, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade
Tools: Big Shot, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Petals-a-Plenty, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Word Window Punch

Happy stamping,
Ana

Merry Minis Christmas Card

Hi there,

Well, Christmas is just around the corner. Here in London, Ontario we don't have snow yet. Hopefully we'll get some soon (but not too much) so it will be a winter wonderland.

Today's post is a Christmas card using my new Merry Minis stamp set. It's such a cute set! I used Dashing DSP for the card. It has been retired for quite some time, but I'm a hoarder and still have some around.

Here's my card:

Here are the details of the card:

CS: Old Olive, Real Red, Very Vanilla
DSP: Dashing
Stamp Set: Merry Minis, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Crushed Curry (retired), Old Olive, Real Red
Embellishments: 3/4" Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Snow Burst, Merry Mini Punch Pack, 1" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Large Oval Punch

Thanks for stopping by,
Ana

Comfort Café Thank You

Hi there,

For today's post I created a card that will be entered in two card challenges. For the design layout I went to Sketch Frenzy Friday for their SFF110212 challenge and then I went to The Paper Players for theme challenge #120: "Give Thanks". I was inspired to use my Comfort Café DSP that I had yet to use. I also used some other supplies that had been untouched on my shelf for too long - the Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, the Quint-Essential Flower stamp, the 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, and the Large Oval Punch. It was also the first time I opened up the 2012-2014 In Colour Card Stock paper package.







Here's my card:

The details for the card are:

CS: Cajun Craze, Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla
DSP: Comfort Café
Stamp Set: Day of Gratitude, Quint-Essential Flower
Ink: Cajun Craze, Midnight Muse, Soft Suede
Embellishments: Pool Party 3/8" Designer Printed Brad
Tools: Big Shot, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch,
1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Modern Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Word Window Punch

Happy stamping!
Ana

Wedded Bliss

Hi,

Today is an exciting day. It's the wedding of my cousin to his beautiful bride. The family has been looking forward to this day for a few years.

For their wedding card I wanted to incorporate the wedding colours and the flourish design on the wedding invitation. The wedding colours are purple, pink, orange, and brown. The flourish design reminded me of the flourish in the Bliss stamp set. Choosing the stamp set was easy, but coming up with the layout that used all the four colours was trickier. In the end I'm happy with what I came up with.

Here's the card:

Here are the details for the card:

CS: Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
DSP: Brights Patterns Stack
Stamp Sets: Bliss, Silhouette Sentiments (Hostess - retired), Tiny Tags
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones,Pumpkin Pie 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Vintage Trinkets
Tools: Big Shot, Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Jewelry Tag Punch

Thanks for stopping by,
Ana

Cheers to You Birthday Card

Hi,

My youngest nephew recently turned 19 years old. I can't believe that he's 19 already. I don't know where the time has gone. I knew I wanted to use the Cheers to You stamp set to commemorate the fact that he can now legally have a pint or two. For the sketch I went to Sketch Frenzy Friday for SFF092812.

Here's the sketch:
















Here's my card:



















Here are the details:

CS: Not Quite Navy, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
DSP: Blueberry Crisp
Stamp Set: Cheers to You
Ink: Basic Gray, Not Quite Navy, Sahara Sand
Embellishments: Mini Brads
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Thanks for stopping by,
Ana

Cheerful Thanks

Hi there,

It's always good to have a large amount of thank you cards on hand. Well, it's time for me to create some new ones because I've gone through my stash. For this card I went to Sketch Frenzy Friday SSF090712 for the layout of the card. I was also inspired by the Just Add Ink challenge #134 - Just Add . . . Polka Dots!




Here's my card:

The details are:

CS: Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry
DSP: Brights Patterns DSP (retired)
Stamp Set: Betsy's Blossoms, So Happy For You (Sale-A-Bration)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Tools: 1" Circle Punch
Embellishments: Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Brights Brads

Thanks for stopping by,
Ana

Hello Baby

Hi,

My friend recently had a baby boy and today's post shows the card I created for her. The card uses the Nursery Nest (sadly retired) DSP. I love this DSP for creating cards for babies. I was inspired to finally use my Petite Pennants Builder punch. I have had the punch for ages and I hadn't used it yet.

Here's the card:






















Here are the details for the card:

CS: Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White.
DSP: Nursery Nest (retired)
Ink: Marina Mist, Basic Gray
Stamp Set: A Slice of Life (Hostess - retired), Teeny Tiny Wishes
Embellishments: Subtles Brads, Baker's Twine, Subtles Designer Buttons
Tools: Petite Pennants Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Paper Snips

Thanks for stopping by,
Ana

Christmas in July...

So my hope this year is to get all my Christmas cards made over the summer (when I actually have time to be creative). Last year I failed at getting hand made Christmas cards out to everyone due to the crazy - busy December season at school and home.

Here is the first card I've come up with. It uses the "Be of Good Cheer" DSP and "Ornament Keepsakes" stamp set and die cut.

I'll keep posting my creations... now back to enjoying this beautiful weather!
Cheers,
Heather

Cards 3 and 4

As promised... here are cards 3 and 4 for the class tonight.

Have a great one!
Heather

Card #2

As promised, here is card number 2 for Tuesday night's class. This card is a super sweet and colourful card using the Betsy's Blossoms stamp set and some different coloured ink (Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo, Melon Mambo, Gumball Green, Tempting Turquoise and Pacific Point).
Enjoy!
Heather

Butterfly Card

The first of 4 cards for an upcoming class with some newbie stampers that I am looking soooo forward to meeting on Tuesday night. This card is bright and uses the Big Shot "Beautiful Wings" Embosslits die. Stay tuned for the next 3 cards...
Heather

Father's Day Card

Happy Saturday,

Today is such a great day. The weather is bright and warm and I'm done my final report cards for the year. Yeah! Today's post is a Father's Day card. I am using up some of my hoarded stash which is the challenge in Use it Tuesday's theme on their blog. This card will be entered into this week's Use it Tuesday #33: All About Dad. For the card I'm using the To the Nines DSP which I've had for a long time. I'm also using up my hoarded stash of the Chocolate Chip ribbon and copper brads. The design is pretty clean and simple this time. I didn't want to spend too much time on this card because, while I love stamping, it's too nice to be indoors.

Here's my card:

The details are:

CS: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand
DSP: To the Nines
Stamp Set: Well Scripted
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Copper Mini Circle Brads

Enjoy the day!
Ana

Baby Shower Card

Hello again,
I'm so excited for my friend. She's expecting her first child, a boy, in July. I attended her baby shower yesterday and today's post shows the card I made for her shower. For the sketch I went to Friday Mashup #60. The challenge is to mashup the sketch and to make a card/ project for the special man in your life. Well, I used the sketch and while this card isn't for a man, isn't definitely for a boy.

Here's the sketch:













Here's my card:

Here are the details for the card:

CS: Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
DSP: Nursery Nest
Stamp Set: Packed for Baby
Ink: Stampin' Write Markers (Bashful Blue, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Peach Parfait, Pretty in Pink, River Rock, Sahara Sand, So Saffron)
Embellishments: 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by,

Ana

Sweet Cake Birthday Card

Happy Saturday!

Today's birthday card is for my fellow blogger, Heather. Her birthday was last week and I gave her this card. I really wanted to use the Sweet Cake stamp set that I have had for a while, but hadn't used yet. I really like the coordinating Sweet Shop DSP. For the card design I went to Pals Paper Arts for PPA135 - A Sketch Challenge.

Here's the sketch:













And here's my card:

The details are:

CS: Poppy Parade, Soft Suede, Whisper White
DSP: Sweet Shop
Stamp Set: Sweet Cake
Ink: Poppy Parade, Soft Suede
Embellishments: Soft Suede ½" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Enjoy the weekend,
Ana

Heather's back (FINALLY) with ... Stampin' Royalty Challenge #121

So I've been MIA but with the end of school approaching I promise to post more often!
The Stampin' Royalty Challenge this week is to create a project using monochromatic colours. So today, I'm sharing a monochormatic card that uses Blushing Bride and Whisper White.

Enjoy your weekend!

Heather

Enchanted

Hello,
I'm back for another post. I enjoy checking out the various card blogs that are out there and I recently discovered a new one. It's Sketch Frenzy Friday and for this post I'm participating in the SFF041312 sketch challenge. I really like this layout and right away I knew I wanted to use the Everyday Enchantment DSP. I wanted to coordinate it with the Fresh Vintage stamp set, but I had to turn the layout on its side to accomodate the stamp image. I decided not to include a sentiment on the outside. I like having several blank cards on hand.

Here's the sketch:



Here's my card:

Here are the details:

CS: Lucky Limeade
DSP: Everyday Enchantment (Sale-A-Bration)
Stamp Set: Fresh Vintage (Sale-A-Bration)
Ink: Poppy Parade Stampin' Write Marker, Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Marker, Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker
Embellishments: Everyday Enchantment Lucky Limeade 1/8" Organdy Ribbon (Sale-A-Bration), Everyday Enchantment Brads

Thanks for stopping by,
Ana

Happy Easter

Happy Tuesday,
I'm glad to be back again for another post. March has been great for me for card making. I've had a bit more time to get into my supplies to create some cards and now my stash of ready made cards is getting bigger. For today's post I created an Easter card. I wanted to use the retired Delicate Dots DSP that I've had for quite a while. I really like these soft colours for spring and for Easter. I'm participating in two challenges this time. I went to Hand Stamped Sentiments for HSS Challenge #111 - Easter and then I went to SU -Only Challenges #41 - Think Spring or Autumn.









Here's my card:

The details are:

CS: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White
DSP: Delicate Dots
Stamp Sets: Create a Cupcake, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Certainly Celery
Embellishments: 5/8" So Saffron grosgrain ribbon (retired)
Tools: Cupcake Builder Punch

Have a great day!
Ana

Spring Cottage Flowers

Hi,
Today's post will be short because I want to go outside and enjoy the lovely spring weather. For the sketch for my card I went to Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch 248. I really wanted to use my Cottage Garden stamp set. It's one of my favourites and I don't use it often enough.

Here's the sketch:













Here's my card:




















And the details are:

CS: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Cottage Garden, Create a Cupcake
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Embellishments: 5/8" Rich Razzleberry grosgrain ribbon (retired), Basic Jewels (Pearls)
Tools: Decorative Label Punch

Thanks for stopping by,
Ana

Fresh Vintage Thank You Card

Hi there,
Well, March Break is practically over and it's been a good one. It was great to have the time off and the weather was amazing! I was happy to have the extra time to create a few cards, including today's post. For today's card I went to Pals Paper Arts for PPA131 - A Sketch Challenge. I recently acquired both the Fresh Vintage stamp set and Everyday Enchantment DSP from Sale-A-Bration and couldn't wait to use them on this card.

Here's the sketch:











Here's my card:



















Here are the details for the card:

CS: Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
DSP: Everyday Enchantment (Sale-A-Bration)
Stamp Set: Fresh Vintage (Sale-A-Bration), Swirls & Curls Verses
Ink: Stampin' Write Markers (Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral)
Embellishment: Calypso Coral 1/8" Organdy Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by,
Ana

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!

Happy Saturday,
Yesterday was my parents' 49th wedding anniversary. I can't believe that they've been married as long as 49 years. Of course I made a card for them. I used the Valentine Defined stamp set for the image. I know Valentine's Day is over, but I love the kissing flamingoes for an anniversary card. For the sketch of the card I went to Freshly Made Sketches #24. I am also participating in another card challenge. This challenge is Stampin Royalty's #113 Dressing Down (No Embellishments) challenge.



Here's my card:

Here are the details:

CS: Basic Gray, Real Red, Whisper White
DSP: Love Impressions
Stamp Set: Valentine Defined, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Real Red
Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Have a great weekend,
Ana

Blossoming Flowers

Hi,
I'm happy to be back for another post. For today's post I challenged myself to only use colours in the Regals Collection. I find that I don't usually create cards using these colours. I'm glad that I did because I really like this colour combination. For the design layout of the card I went to Clean and Simple Stamping's Fall to Layout 178. I really like this clean and simple design. I decided to not add a sentiment because like to have some blank cards on hand.

Here's the sketch:



















Here's my card:

Here are the details:

CS: More Mustard, Elegant Eggplant, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Stamp Set: Bold Blossom
Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Embellishments: Basic Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

Thanks for stopping by,
Ana

Congrats - Baby on the Way

Hi,

Well, it's been so long since my last post. Home life and school has been so hectic and sadly I haven't had much time to create cards. I hope that I have more time in the near future for creat more cards.

Today's card is for my friend who is expecting her first child. I'm so excited for her! For the sketch I went to Utah Divas International for their Saturday Sketch Challenge. I really like this versatile and simple design.

Here's the sketch:

Here's my card:

Here are the details:

CS: Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzazz, Marina Mist, Whisper White

DSP: Nursery Nest

Stamp Set: Silhouette Sentiments, Itty Bitty Bits

Ink: Marina Mist, Perfect Plum

Embellishments: 1/2" Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon, 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon

Tools: Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch

Thanks for stopping by,

Ana

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!
I hope 2012 brings you peace, good health, and happiness. Well, I've already been off for a week and I thought that I'd have more time to stamp, but with the holidays and family time, I haven't had much time. I started the year off with a new card and I'm happy to be back for another post.

Today's post is to celebrate the new year. For the sketch I went to Create with Connie and Mary for CCMC182 Sketch Challenge. I also went to Friday Mashup for Mashup Challenge 39 to create a project that sparkles and/ or make a project celebrating the new year. I decided to mashup both challenges and created a sparkly card to celebrate the new year.









































Here's my card:

Here are the details:

CS: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
DSP: Night & Day
Ink: Versa Mark
Embossing Powder: Pewter
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones
Tools: Large Star Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Big Shot, Textured Impressions Snow Burst Embossing Folder, heat gun

Thanks for stopping by,
Ana