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    May 31

    Chipboard

    For the Virtual Stamping challenge at SCS with a literature theme.
    This one was The Scarlet Letter, which I took literally. Buck Naked
    Chipboard Alpha Button by Cosmo Cricket covered in SU Prints Pack
    paper. Stamped matching Inkadinkado flourish at top and added ribbon
    and hardware sentiment.
     
    The Scarlet Letter
     
     

    Vellum Gown

    I chose this peach gown for inspiration:
    http://www.moviegowns.com/galleryind...g2_itemId=1373
    I used an ol PSX dress template to make the undergown in Blush Blossom
    stamped in Groovy Guava with Inkadinkado flourish stamp set. Used this set
    also embossed in copper on Brushed Copper c.s. The overlay dress is vellum with peach ribbon at the waist.
     
    Vellum Gown

    May 28

    Flourishes Lilac

    I used Flourishes Lilac set colored in Copic markers.
    Paper is Basic Grey Sugared. Primas with Pretties Kit pearls and SU taffeta ribbon.
     
    Flourishes

    May 26

    And yet another Fresh Cuts...

    Stamped the Fresh Cuts image in Cocolate Chip on Very Vanilla
    and colored in with markers. Sage Shadow for card base with Pretties
    Kit pearls and choclate satin ribbon. Martha Stewart border punch in Very Vanilla.
     
    Chocolate Sage

    More Fresh Cuts...

    Using glossy cardstock I sponged on Ruby, Regal Rose, Apricot,
    Pumpkin, and Summer Sun. Apricot Appeal for the cardbase.
     
    More fresh cuts
    May 23

    Fresh Cuts Inspiration

    I chose this piece for my inspiration:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/fo...p;d=1211596759
    I used the new sneak peek set Fresh Cuts with Soft Sky and Blue Bayou.
    Also used Floral and Riot Of Petals background stamps.
     
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    Window On The World

    For a challenge to make a card with a window, I used these retired SU sets
    Window On The World and Knobbly Gnomes. Colored image in Copic markers,
    added lace curtains, paper is Radiant by Crafty Secrets. Also So Saffron and More Mustard cardstock.
     
    Gnome Window

    May 22

    Stampin' Up Calendar

    Stamp sets: Calendar, Full Calendar, One Of A Kind.
    Paper: Jersey Shore, White, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin.
    Inks: Olive, Bashful and Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin.
    Misc: Pumpkin grosgrain ribbon, brads.
    I had to use this paper for my husband since he grew up at the Jersey Shore in Margate NJ.
     
    full calendar
    May 19

    Summer Picnic Double Pocket Purse

    For today's challenge on SCS to make a double pocket purse.
    All current SU supplies:
    Summer Picnic d.p., Real Red, Bashful Blue, and Whisper White
    cardstock. Build A Brad, 3 flower punch, striped ribbon, jumbo eyelets.
     
    summer picnic purse
    May 18

    Heartfelt Thanks Note Holder for Purse

    This is from an older SU template for an accordion style wallet note holder.
    The Saffron piece gets a mini post its pad attached to it.
    Kraft, Saffron, Olive, and Whisper White cardstocks. Pretty in Pink, Saffron, Olive inks and Regal Rose craft ink.
     
    Score a 4 1/4" x 11" piece of Kraft Cardstock at 2 1/2", 5", 7 1/2", and 8". Cut off excess 1/2" and fold.
    Decorate each section as desired.
     
    heartfelt thanks
    May 17

    On Board Chipboard

    All Stampin' Up supplies used:
    Lovely Letters set, On Board chipboard covered
    in Red Prints Pack paper, Pretties Kit.
     
    On Board
    May 16

    Happy Harmony & In Full Bloom

    For Saturday's Inspiration Challenge found here:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=94964&d=1210989548
    I used In Full Bloom colored in Copic markers and Happy Harmony.
    I was inspired by the label on the inspiration piece.
     
    Happy Harmony in full bloom

    Trees Three

    For a friendly challenge to do a card with trees and not use brown or green
    anywhere on the card. I made up some Spring white birches in bloom using
    Trees Three and white, regal rose, and pretty in pink craft ink embossed.
     
    trees three

    Lovely Letters Monogram for Father's Day

    Designer paper is Ancestry from K&Co. with Mellow Moss, Vanilla, and Cocoa.
    Medallion from Wanted with pewter Build A Brad. Corner punch by Amada.
    Monogram
    May 15

    Inchies

    The main images are 1"x1". What a fun, fast, and easy card.
    I used retired SU paper, Close To Cocoa and Whisper White
    cardstocks. Short & Sweet stamp set colored with markers.
     
    Inchies
    May 14

    Tart & Tangy Scratch and Sniff

    This was inspired by a wonderful card by Carrie Rhoades over on SCS.
    This is a scratch and sniff, embossed orange slice with clear e.p.
    and strawberry kiwi flavor mix. The straw is the other side of this
    Summer Picnic designer paper. All supplies are current SU. Top of
    glass has Dazzling Diamonds along rim of vellum. The dimension of
    the glass is much better in real life. 
     
    glass

    Tart & Tangy Matchbook Card

    Matchbook style card will hold candy or strawberry drink mix.
    All supplies are current SU. Pretty in Pink embossed with It's Beautiful
    jumbo wheel in Winter White. Sentiment from Sweet Shapes.
    Flower Fusion, Ice rhinestone brads, white taffeta ribbon.
     
    Tart & Tangy

    Embrace Life

    It's Your Birthday and Embrace Life sets.
    Cocoa, White, Black, and Chocolate, Banana c.s.
    Prints Pack (hostess) d.p.
    Embossed flower with chocolate craft ink.
    Fire rhinestone brads, silver Hodgepodge Hardware, Choc, polytwill ribbon.
    Embrace Life
    May 13

    One Of A Kind

    Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red, and Soft Sky. Paper is Jersey Shore, e
    mbossed small flower in white on the Soft Sky. Also used Build a Brad
    and white taffeta ribbon. All supplies are current SU.
    One Of A Kind
    May 12

    Spring Song

    Embossed the bird in black e.p., colored with Blush Blossom,
    Bashful Blue, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate with aquapainter.
    Porcelain Prints d.p. with Olive, Blue Bayou, Not Quite Navy c.s. Soft Subtles brads.
     
    Spring Song