Thursday, August 7, 2014

Summer days

Happy Summer!  Its been so nice to see some sunshine the last few days!  The one day that was cooler I used to be creative.  Here's what I have to show you...

 I love the cool tones of this card with just a hint of warm with the yellow.  I was going for a patchwork quilt type of look with the Blended Bloom flower.  I feel like it needs something else but I don't want it to be too busy.  Suggestions anyone?

Stamps: Blended Bloom, Lots of Thanks
Paper: Pacific Point, Coastal Cabana, Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White
Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, Island Indigo, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Starburst Framelits, Stylish Stripes EF

Challenge Links:
http://fabfridaystampinchallenge.blogspot.com/


http://www.handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/





 Next is a card we will be making at my next stamp camp.  I love this color combo for a masculine birthday card. To make the holes in the background of the woodgrain piece I just used my handheld 1/8" circle punch.

Stamps: Truly Grateful, Sassy Salutations
Ink: Island Indigo, Hello Honey, Early Espresso
Paper: Island Indigo, Hello Honey, Early Espresso, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Accessories: 1/8" handheld circle punch, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Blender Pens

Just a closer look - I used my paper snips to fringe the edge of the leaf/feather.

Challenge Links:
http://colourq.blogspot.com/


http://kgiron.blogspot.com/


http://techniquetwist.blogspot.com/

TTTC#29- Using Fringe




I really like the mixture of flowers on this card and the pop of color they bring.   I must say - candy dots are one of my favorite accessories.  They make it so easy to finish off a look.

Stamps: Blended Bloom, Sassy Salutations, Flower Shop, Petite Petals
Paper: Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Smoky Slate
Accessories: Brights Candy Dots, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Pansy Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Petite Petals punch

Challenge Links:
http://www.asyouseeitchallenge.com/
AYSIChallenge047 I missed the deadline for this one - my hubby took proirity with the computer time so even though I had my card made, I wasn't able to post it in time.  Boo!  Its still a great challenge site so check it out!

http://stampinroyalty.blogspot.ca/
Theme Challenge:
Stamped Backgrounds!!

http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/




And finally, a graduation card in the colors of my alma mater.  {Go Mustangs!}

Stamps: Bravo
Paper: Tangelo Twist, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer
Ink: Early Espresso, Tangelo Twist
Accessories: Early Espresso and Tangerine Tango Baker's Twine

Challenge Links:
http://cleanandsimplestamping.blogspot.com/



Once again, I hope you've been inspired to create something too.  Enjoy your day! Pin It Now!

9 comments:

  1. Wow, so many amazing cards! I adore the blocked coloring you used on the Blended Bloom. It reminds me of retro 70s illustrations! Great interpretation of the inspiration photo. Thanks for playing at HSS! Erika

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  2. I have been trying to resist this Blended Bloom stamp but the more I see it the more my resolve is wavering. Great combo of colors on your card and I like the diagonal stripes for the background! Thanks for sharing at Fab Friday!

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  3. You've been a busy stamper! Your ColourQ card with its cool feather is just awesome, and I love the background you stamped for the Stampin Royalty card! All of them are just awesome!

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  4. Wow! What a lot of great creations! I love your use of your paper snips to fringe the edge of the leaf to create a feather-like look. Thanks for joining us this week at The Technique Twist!

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  5. Fabulous Feather look Denise, really a great idea to show off a fringe look. Thank you for joining us at the Technique Twist Challenge.

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  6. All your cards are fabulous....you have such a keen eye for color and design!!!! Thanks for joining us for the Color Throwdown Challenge!!!!

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  7. Great selection of cards! Your ColourQ card is perfect for a man! Thanks for playing along with the ColourQ this week!

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  8. Your flowers are so pretty! Thanks for joining us for the Color Throwdown.

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  9. Great take on the TTTC! Thanks for joining us!

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