Last Chance Blog Hop - Bloomin' Beautiful

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Blog Hop featuring sets that are on the Last Chance List and will only be available until June 30th.

The set that I am featuring is BLOOMIN' BEAUTIFUL. This set is one of my favorites for watercoloring and is also very versatile for many different occasions.

















Stamps: Bloomin' Beautiful
Paper: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo Prints DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery
Access: Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Black 5/8" Grosgrain and Black Gingham Ribbon



















Stamps: Bloomin Beautiful
Paper: Almost Amethyst, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Almost Amethyst, Certainly Celery, Basic Gray
Access: Aqua Painter, White Organza Ribbon, Dimensionals














Stamps: Bloomin' Beautiful
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Kraft, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Certainly Celery, Dusty Durango
Access: Aqua Painter, Bermuda Bay Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestones, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Dimensionals, Linen Thread, Crop-A-Dile

I hope you liked the ideas that I shared with you today. Leave a comment to let me know you were here.


Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

SC Color Challenge Wednesday

Yesterday I posted the color challenge on Stampin' Connection, an online forum exclusively for SU! demonstrators. The colors for this week's challenge are Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive. I used the new Island Oasis DSP as my inspiration for the colors.

I thought I would share with you the card I made for the challenge:

















Stamps: On Your Birthday, Tropical Party
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Island Oasis DSP
Ink: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise
Access: Circle Punches, Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Paper Snips

Remember the Starter Kit is only $99 through June, I would love to have you join my team and enjoy the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!!! Contact me today for more details.

Check back later today for another card using these colors that I created for my swap for tonight's downline meeting. I am so glad you stopped by today.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Last Chance Lists

June 1st brings a combination of emotions......happy and excited to see a Sneak Peek into what's new for the upcoming catalog, anticipating that first order to arrive with the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog inside.....and also sad to see which old favorite stamp sets and accessories will be going away.

Click HERE for the List of Retiring Stamp Sets

Click HERE for the List of Retiring Accessories

Click HERE for the list of Retiring Decor Elements Items


Place your order today as supplies are limited and will sell out fast.


Live, Laugh Love and STAMP!!
~Barbara

My Father-in-Law

It has been a very tough week for our family. Last Friday was a very sad day, we had to say goodbye to my husband's father, Donald Welch, aka Grandpa to his grandchildren. He suffered a heart attack on Tuesday, May 11th and passed away Friday, May 14th.

We are all saddened by the sudden loss, and very grateful for all the thoughts and prayers offered up on his behalf and for our family during this difficult time from our many friends.





















Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

SC Color Challenge 17

I host the Wednesday Color Challenge over on Stampin' Connection, and this week it features one of the In Colors that will no longer be available after June 30th.
















Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers, Elements of Style, For All You Do
Paper: Soft Suede, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry; Markers: Soft Suede, Old Olive
Access: Old Olive Brads, Hole Punch, Crushed Curry Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today. If you want to place an order for the retiring colors don't delay they are going fast. You can see the color renovation in this post.

Live, Laugh, Love and Stamp!!
~~Barbara

SC Color Challenge

I host the Wednesday Color Challenge on Stampin' Connection, the online forum for Stampin' Up! demonstrators, each week and here is the card I created for this week's challenge. I am going to miss these colors when they retire at the end of June.

I love this set, I hope it gets to stay around another year. The Greenhouse Garden stamp set is a 2-step stamp set, meaning there are 2 stamps to create one finished image.

To stamp the flowers I inked the bold image and stamped off, then stamped the image onto the vanilla panel, this gives you a lighter color of the same ink. I then inked the second image (the lined image that fills in the center of the flower) and stamped with full ink onto the vanilla panel. This technique gives you the best color match for a 2-step stamping set.













Stamps: Greenhouse Garden, Three Little Words
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, Very Vanilla
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango
Access: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Gold Brads, Bermuda Bay Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

I love that you stopped by today and enjoy reading your comments, please leave one if you wish.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Messages for Mom

Here is a card I created for my downline swap in April. I just realized that I hadn't posted it and wanted to share with you before sending it to my mother for Mother's Day.














Stamps: Messages for Mom, Vintage Vogue
Paper: Tea Party DSP, Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Lovely Lilac, Pretty in Pink
Access: Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Silver Brads, Rhinestone, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

It's Here....Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Hop.....sit back and relax and get ready to see what is coming in the NEW Summer Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up! The first day to order is Saturday, May 1st.

I am so glad you stopped by my blog today on your way through the blog hop.

I am stop #4, and I am featuring the "In A Word" stamp set and the "Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder". I hope you like what I have created to share with you.

Together Card













Stamps: Cheep Talk, In A Word
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Brown, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red; Markers: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Access: Large Oval, Scallop Oval, Wide Oval, Scallop Edge Punches, Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Dimensionals


Sorry Card













Stamps: Watercolor Trio, In A Word
Paper: Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss, Ruby Red, Whisper White
Ink: Mellow Moss; Markers: Ruby Red, Always Artichoke
Access: Scallop Edge Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Designer Label Punch, Dimensionals, Ruby Red Brads, Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder


Marvelous Card
















Stamps: In A Word
Paper: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Access: Big Shot, Flower Layers #3 Die, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Horizontal Slot Punch, Dimensionals, Crushed Curry and Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Ribbons, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Set


Bag in a Box Tote
Finished Size: 6"T x 3-1/2"D x 6-1/2"W
















Stamps: In A Word
Paper: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Access: Big Shot, Flower Layers #3 Die, Big Bold Cupcake Dies, Top Note Die, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Crop-A-Dile, Jumbo Pewter Eyelets, Linen Thread, Corner Rounder


Check out the Stampin' Addicts website HERE ...Postively Creative! Positively Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stopping by. Leave a comment, I love to hear from you!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
~~Barbara

Blog Hop coming soon......

I will be participating in the upcoming Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Hop this weekend. The blog hop will feature items from the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini catalog which goes live on May 1st.

The fun begins on Friday, April 30th at Noon (EST). There will be 23 stops and you can start with my blog and follow the links to see all the blogs.


















I hope you will come back and check out all the awesome ideas using the new Stampin' Up! products featured in the Summer Mini Catalog.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
~~Barbara

Summer Brights

Each Wednesday I host the Color Challenge on Stampin' Connection, an online forum with Stampin' Up! for demonstrators only, and this week I designed these two cards for the challenge. I am in the mood for summer and the bright colors are everywhere.
















Stamps: Awash with Flowers, Well Scripted Paper: Ballet Blue, Pixie Pink, Crushed Curry, Green Galore, Whisper White Ink: Pixie Pink, Ballet Blue, Crushed Curry,Green Galore, Basic Black Access: Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon,
Dimensionals




















Stamps: Sweetheart, Well Scripted
Paper: Ballet Blue, Pixie pink, Crushed Curry, Green Galore, Whisper White
Ink: Green Galore, Basic Black
Access: Various sizes circle punches, jumbo silver grommet, Scallop edge punch, Dimensionals, Crushed Curry Ribbon, Horizontal Slot Punch, Paper Piercing Tool

Thanks for stopping by and seeing what I have created, if you like what you see, please leave me a comment.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Time for a Renovation

...not a home renovation but a Stampin' Up! Color Renovation!!! I want to share with you this exciting news that Stampin' Up! has announced to all demonstrators..... a refreshing, updated color palette. The new color collections will include 25 of your Current Favorites, Welcome Back to 10 of the past In Colors, (Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Riding Hood Red, River Rock, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi), and Hello to 5 new colors, (Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso), and our current Kraft cardstock will be renamed Crumb Cake and will have ink, markers and accessories to match...yummy!!

While adding new colors is wonderful, it is sad to bid a fond farewell to 31 of our current colors.
Now is the time to stock up on your favorite colors of cardstock, markers, ink pads, reinkers and accessories before they are gone. Contact me if you have any questions and when you are ready to place your order.

The following colors will be gone at the end of June 2010.

Bold Brights
glorious green
green galore
gable green
yoyo yellow
only orange
pink passion
pixie pink
orchid opulence
lovely lilac
brilliant blue

Earth Elements
close to cocoa
creamy caramel
really rust
ruby red
cameo coral
summer sun

Rich Regals
bordering blue
brocade blue
ballet blue
taken with teal
handsome hunter

Soft Subtles
pale plum
blush blossom
apricot appeal
barely banana
mellow moss
sage shadow
almost amethyst
lavender lace

Neutrals
basic brown
going gray

If you are as excited as I am and can't wait to be part of this new Color Renovation, you can get your hands on these new colors early (as a Demonstrator, we will be able to order them before the new catalog comes out), I would love to have you join my Love "BEE"ing Creative Team.

Contact me for more details on becoming a demonstrator and once you sign up you will receive an exclusive gift to help you get started from me for joining.

Have a creative day......

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

~~Barbara

Happy Easter

I hope you are enjoying this blessed day with your family and friends. I have a card to share with you today, these are my Easter cards this year............




















Pam showed us how to make this adorable bunny at our last downline meeting, which was part of our make & take project. I loved it so much I had to use it on my Easter cards.
Stamps: Well Scripted
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Basic Black, Whisper White, Barely Banana, Tea Party DSP
Access: Punches: Small Oval, Large Oval, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-3/4" Circle, 1/2" Circle, 1/4" Circle, Wide Oval, Scalloped Oval, Trio Flower; 1/8" Hole Punch, Basic Black and Real Red Markers, White Gel Pen, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber, 5/8" Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon

I hope you enjoyed this visit from the Easter Bunny....Happy Easter to you and your family!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

You Don't Have To Be Irish To.....

enjoy St. Patrick's Day! So make it a great day everyone!!

I made this card for last weeks Color Challenge that I hosted on Stampin' Connection.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!



















Stamps: Go Green
Paper: Green Galore, Glorious Green, Gable Green, Whisper White
Ink: Glorious Green
Access: Build-A-Brad, 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Embosslit Scalloped Heart of Hearts, Sizzlets Lots of Tags, White Taffeta Ribbon, Wide Oval Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Tote Bags in All Sizes......

I am so Addicted to Sewing these tote bags that once I got started making them using the Big Shot, and the Square Scallop Die, I can't stop. I have sold almost 30 to date and still have several more cut out and ready to sew. I thought I would share with you the ones I have available right now. For those of you who have told me you are sewing challenged here is the perfect opportunity for you to get one of these without having to sew!! they make great gifts too!!
I make my totes with the lining squares all the same, unless noted, and use a coordinating fabric for the handles. Each has a center magnetic closure.
I make 3 different sizes to choose from:
Small (approx. 11"W x 7" tall x 4"D)
Medium (approx. 10"W x 11"H x 4" D)
Large (approx. 15"W x 11"H x 4" D)
I will also take special orders and have many fabrics on hand to choose from.

B1031 - Medium Tote: Black and White with touches of Pink
The seams are clipped and then washed to give it the ragged look.
The handles are made from the black w/white dots and the lining is black w/ small pink flowers.




















B1032 - Large Tote: Brown, White and touches of Blue
The seams have been clipped and then washed to give it the ragged look
The handles are from the brown with tiny white dots
The lining is the brown with white flowers















B1034 - Medium Tote: Lt. Turquoise and Off White
This one has not been washed yet
The handles are from the off white polka dots and the lining is a coordinating lt. turquoise scroll pattern.















B1033 - Medium Tote: Brown, White and Pink
The seams are clipped and then washed to give it the ragged look
The handles are from the brown with white flowers and the lining is the brown with tiny white dots















B1035 - Large Tote: Lt. Turquoise and Off White
This one has not been washed yet
The handles are from the scroll patterned fabric and the lining is a coordinating off white/lt. turquoise polka dot















B1036 - Medium Tote: Lt. Turquoise and Off White
This one has not been washed yet
The handles are from the scroll patterned fabric and the lining looks the same as the front.



















I will post more as I complete them. But feel free to email me with any questions or to place your order. If you live local you can stop by and pick it up or if you are out of town, I can ship anywhere in the US. Please email me at cre8tivestamper@cox.net (or click email link on the upper right side bar of this blog) for more details.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

VSN Winter Olympics - Final Part 4

I am so glad you are back to see the final part of my VSN Winter Olympic Challenge cards. I love to participate in these Virtual Stamp Night Challenges....the challenges are not only fun, but give you the opportunity to use many different stamps and supplies, also to do new techniques or to remind you of those that you haven't done recently.

cont'd: Saturday Challenges

"Bundled Up" Callenge
Whether bundling up to get to the venue or bundling up because we’ll be outside watching an event ~keeping warm is a must. So lets bundle up our cards and keep 'em warm and toasty!! The challenge is to "bundle" the card, ends must fold over each other-like a tri-fold card- and has to be wrapped at least twice by something…ribbon, twine,etc.
My tri-fold card for the "Bundled Up" Challenge












Stamps: Garden from the Heart
Paper: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Barely Banana, Whisper White, Night of Navy DSP (hostess)
Ink: Basic Black, Night of Navy; Markers: Creamy Caramel, Old Olive, Barely Banana
Access: Dimensionals, Eyelet Border Punch, Curly Label Punch, Paper Snips, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads

How to make my tri-fold card: I used a piece of 12 x 12 Cardstock; cut to 5-1/2" x 12"; scored at 4-1/4" and 8-5/8", then used the Eyelet border punch on the outside edge.


"Tickets Please" Challenge
To go to the Olympic Games, one of the most important things to take with you and have on you at all times is your tickets to the event!!! The challenge is to make something to hold your tickets so you won’t lose them – by making a pocket card.
My card for the Tickets Please" Challenge

















Stamps: Starring You
Paper: Raspberry Lemonade, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry
Ink: Melon Mambo
Access: Gold Brads, Scallop Circle, Scallop Edge and Star Punches, Dimensionals, Corner Rounder, Paper Piercing Tool, Sticky Strip

"In Hot Water" Challenge
After waiting for 4 years between Olympic games, sometimes, you need an explanation of just what the event is, what are the rules, how do countries and athletes prepare? This challenge was a chance to scratch your head a little, to use an old technique that will seem very new to many, Tea Bag folding. It's one of the 'original' paper arts.
My card for the "In Hot Water" Challenge












Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Sending Love Specialty DSP, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Access: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Clear Button, 3/4" Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die

I hope you have enjoyed seeing all the cards I created for the VSN weekend.
Thanks for stopping by today.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

VSN Winter Olympics - Part 3

I hope you aren't getting tired of seeing my VSN Challenge cards yet, I still have several to share with you.

cont'd: Saturday's VSN Challenges

"Going for the Gold, Silver, Bronze" Challenge
With all the talk about winning gold, silver and bronze, sometimes the Olympics just sounds like a metals commodity exchange. The challenge was to create something using a faux metal technique and incorporate it into a card. Because Olympic winners are presented their medals hanging on a ribbon, must use ribbon on your card.
My Card for "Going for the Gold, Silver, Bronze" Challenge












Stamps: Baroque Motifs
Paper: Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Pretty in Pink
Access: Big Shot, Embosslit Flower Burst, Silver Brads, Black Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

How to make my Faux Metal: Most faux metal techniques requires embossing powder, I do not have any of the metallic powders, so I used aluminum foil and my Big Shot with the Embosslits Flower Burst die.

"Go For The Gold" Challenge
Olympic athletes come to the games to compete for the top honor of winning the Gold Medal. This challenge was to GO FOR THE GOLD by using GOLD on your card!
My card for "Go for the Gold Challenge"












Stamps: Razzle Dazzle, Oval All
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Kraft, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Raspberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry; Markers: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Crushed Curry
Access: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Large Oval, Scalllop Oval, Eyelet Border Punches, Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Ribbon, Gold Brads, Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool

"Sharpen Your Blades" Challenge
Many events in the Winter Olympics require you to "sharpen your blades"...figure skating, speed skating, short track, luge, bobsled...for stamper's we have "scoring blades". The challenge was to use your scoring blade to make a decorative pattern using scored lines.
My Card for the "Sharpen Your Blades" Challenge












Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Cameo Coral, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip; Markers:Cameo Coral, Old Olive
Access: Scoring Tool, Scor-Pal Board, Gold Brads, Paper Piercing Tool, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals


"Triple Inspiration" Challenge
Olympics is all about inspiration, and training to be the best of the best. This challenge was to make a card for the person in your life that inspires you and to use 3 different ribbons in your creation.
My card for the Triple Inspiration" Challenge

















Stamps: Whimsical Words
Paper: Welcome Neighbor DSP, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Kraft, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Access: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Designer Lable Punch, 1/8" Hole Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today and check back for Part 4 for the final challenge cards!!!!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

New Digital Downloads for MDS

Spring is almost here and now you have three new digital downloads to help add new life to all your My Digital Studio projects! You will love these new ribbons, Designer Series papers, and 3-D box patterns, and they’ll make the perfect addition to your My Digital Studio library.

Item Number	Name	Price
121063	Satin Ribbon - Digital Download	$3.95
120171	Mini Project Boxes - Digital Download	$1.95
120172	Springs Shades Designer Series paper - Digital Download	$4.95

Use the search keyword DWNLDA in OEX to see these new images, and place your order today!

What, you don't have the My Digital Studio software yet? You can order it online HERE or contact me to place an order.

My Digital Studio - Item # 118108

Price: $79.95

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

VSN Winter Olympics Part 2

In my previous post, I shared 5 of the 16 challenges. Today I am sharing a few more of the challenge cards from the VSN weekend over at SCS.

Saturday's VSN Challenges

"Winners Podium" Challenge
The winning Olympic athletes stand on a podium to accept their medal and be honored for their achievements. The challenge was to make a Free Standing Pop-Up Card to represent the winner standing tall and proud on the winner's podium.
My Card for the "Winners Podium" Challenge....



















Stamps: Sweetheart, I {Heart} Hearts, Whimsical Words Paper: Regal Rose, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Whisper White Ink: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Brocade Blue Access: Full Heart Punch, Jumbo Antique Brass Eyelet, Regal Rose & Certainly Celery 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbons, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Linen thread, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Score Blade

"On The Waterfront" Challenge
Vancouver, the host city of the 2010 Olympics Winter games, is not only a busy seaport but recreational activities involving water abound. The challenge was to make a card that incorporates water as a theme.
My card for the "On The Waterfront" Challenge....



















To create my "water" feature: I took three strips of Ballet Blue cardstock, punched each with the Scallop Edge Punch, then rubbed the White Craft Ink pad over the edges, then rubbed each with my finger to blend. I crumpled each strip to give it a worn look, then mounted it with Dimensionals for a shadow effect.

Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Itty Bitty Backgrounds Paper: Kraft, Old Olive, Ballet Blue, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla Ink: Old Olive, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip, White Craft Access: Scallop Edge Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Small & Large Oval Punches, Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Set, Dimensionals


"Interview With The Glitterati" Challenge
A big part of the Olympics are the personal interviews and the participants in their brightly colored costumes. The challenge was to glitter up your image, glitter the entire image in loose glitter! No Stickles or Glitter Pens allowed.
My card for the "Interview with the Glitterati" Challenge.....














Stamps: Hello Again Paper: Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Whisper White Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede; Markers: Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede Access: Heat n Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Big Shot, Finial Press Impressions Folder, Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Small Oval, Modern Label Punches, Dimensionals, Gold Brads, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Set, Paper Snips
To Create the Glitter Panel: Stamp a bold image onto pre-cut Whisper White panel, ink the entire panel with Versamark Ink, cover the entire panel with Heat-n-Stick powder, tap off excess powder and heat with Embossing Heat Tool until shiny, immediately add Dazzling Diamonds Glitter over the entire surface, tap off excess and set aside to dry.


"I Believe" Sketch Challenge
The theme song of the 2010 Winter Games is "I Believe", so this challenge will honor the thousands of musicians who take part in the games, playing a pivotal role in entertaining the fans and athletes. Include these three elements as part of the challenge:
1. Include a musical element on your creation
2. Follow the sketch provided
3. Give a little love to the INSIDE of the card!











My card for the "I Believe" Challenge...














Stamps: Simple Friendship
Paper: Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Shades of Spring DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Orchid Opulence
Access: 1-3/4" Circle Punches, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Linen Thread, Certainly Celery 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals
Other Paper: Copied sheet music for the piano "I'll Be There For You" (Theme from "Friends")
The inside of my card.....












Thanks for visiting my blog today. I hope you liked my take on the challenges. Check back tomorrow for part 3 of the VSN challenge cards.

If you would like to view my Album in the SCS gallery showing all 16 challenges, click HERE.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

VSN Winter Olympics Weekend - Part 1

Hello everyone, guess what? I have been stamping all weekend!!! It was Virtual Stamp Night weekend over at SCS, and thanks to Jimmi Mayo for an invitation to participate, I couldn't resist.

The theme was Winter Olympics, therefore all 16 challenges were around the Winter Olympic games. I completed all 5 challenges on Friday night and all 11 challenges on Saturday. The challenges are posted every hour and you have 45 minutes to complete the challenge and clean up to get ready for the next one. You then upload your cards to your SCS Gallery for everyone to see and leave comments.

If you want to see all 16 you can view my album HERE. I will show them in more details over the next few days right here on my blog, so be sure to check back.

Friday Night VSN Challenges

"What is an Inushuk?" Sketch Challenge
The symbol you have seen everywhere for these Olympics is called an INUKSHUK, which is a stone landmark or cairn built by humans. Use this for inspiration to create a card.








My Inukshuk Sketch Card.....

















Stamps: Dreams du Jour
Paper: Kraft, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Bella Bleu DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Not Quite Navy; Markers: Not Quite Navy, So Saffron, Old Olive
Access: Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Kraft Corduroy Button, Dimensionals

"Hudson's Bay Sweater" Inspiration Challenge
Each Winter Olympics has its own official sweater. This year, the Hudson's Bay Company has produced a contemporary twist on a traditional Cowichan sweater. Use the colors from the sweater in your creation. For a bigger challenge, use maple leaves, elk, or other patterning.









My Hudson's Bay Sweater Inspired Card.....

















Stamps: Heard from the Heart, Falling Leaves
Paper: Sahara Sand, Basic Gray, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand DSP Prints (hostess) Ink: Ruby Red, Basic Gray
Access: Ruby Red Brads, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Set

"Olympic Curling Team" Challenge
Curling is a team game played on a rectangular sheet of carefully prepared ice. Teams take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones down the ice towards to target (called the house). In honor of this Olympic event, the challenge was to create a card using the rolling marble technique.
My card for the Curling Team Challenge...

















Stamps: With All My Heart
Paper: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry; Re-inkers: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Pretty in Pink Access: Marbles, Plastic Clamshell Box, Fancy Flower Punch, 1" & 1-1/4" Circle Punches, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip Eopxy Brads, 1/16" Hole Punch
Rolling Marble Technique: How to create a marbled background with reinkers and marbles. Place several drops of classic re-inkers in a plastic clamshell box. Add several marbles to the box and close lid. Shake box sideways until marbles are well inked and ink drops are replaced by ink tracks in the box. Place cardstock inside box and close lid. Let marbles roll over the cardstock to create a pattern. Continue to roll the marbles over the cardstock until desired background is achieved.

"Snow Blind" Challenge
Create a card that mimics the outdoor feel of Vancouver, and the rest of the Olympic sites, using ALL WHITE!!! That's right, we're going snow blind! The majority of your cardstock and/or DSP must be white, ALL embellishments must be white or a neutral color, you can color your image, or use colored inks as needed.
My card for the "Snow Blind" Challenge....













Stamps: Messages for Mom
Paper: Whisper White, Kraft
Ink: Basic Black; Markers: Perfect Plum Pale Plum, Certainly Celery
Access: White Satin Ribbon, Big Shot, Finial Press Impressions Folder, Modern Label Punch

"Snow & Sky" Challenge
Super blue sky, lots of snow and the Inukshuk...... create a project inspired by this picture...











Use blue and white - small traces of other colors are allowed, since we play for medals - bonus points for using something Gold, Silver or Bronze on your creation.
Here is my "Snow & Sky" Challenge Card...

















Stamps: With All My Heart
Paper: Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue, Whisper White, So Saffron, Certainly Celery
Ink: Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Brocade Blue
Access: Big Shot, Lattice Die, 5/8" Wide Brocade Blue Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Fancy Flower Punch, 1/2" Circle, 1" Circle, 5-Petal Flower Punches, Silver Brads, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Set, Glue Dots, Pop-Up Glue Dots

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed seeing the first 5 cards I made for the VSN Challenge......check back tomorrow for part 2.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara