City Of David

Welcome back! 

For several weeks now I have been participating in the Challenges over at CASology, just hoping that I would be able to produce something that was Clean And Simple.  Here is my card that I will be entering into to 2 Challenges; CASology #68, Black and for the Stamp TV, MIUM Challenge, CAS with a little accent.

 

The stamp set is, City of David, by Gina k Designs.   I don't think I have ever made a black and white Christmas card before, especially one that was soooooo CAS.  Kind of missing my layers, but I do like how this came out.   I used a Sakura Clear Star pen to trace over the star burst and for each of the doors and windows on the city, to give the illusion of light.  Rhinestone as the star's center and a strip of dotted DP, where I also traced the dots with the same Sakura pen, think stars! 

 

The card looks a little more sparkly in real life. 

 

Short and sweet.....I guess that's how CAS cards go.

 

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day!

 

*****  And how fitting is this post......CITY OF DAVID......Our very own Big Papi, David Ortiz!!!  Well done Red Sox......Well Done!!! *****

 

 

 



Black And White And Pink All Over

Day 2 of totally stepping out of my comfort zone.  Another black and white Christmas card.  I wonder if I will have to add a disclaimer to this card, so the recipient knows it is a Holiday card?  :)

This is for the Flourishes Challenge #244, Plaid Or Houndstooth.

The card uses the Flourishes stamp set, Star Of Bethlehem.  I love the circular layout of this stamp and the beautiful floral image and sentiment.  It's large, but not too large.  Just a very pretty design.  Had this great houndstooth DP in my Halloween stash and then I found a matching ribbon.  Score!  Don't you just love when things work out like that?  Added a bit of black pearl flourish and a couple of pink adhesive pearls and wha la.    I added some sparkle with Sakura pens, pink in the flower centers, clear star to outline each flower, and a bit of green on the leaves.  Another card that came together rather quickly.

Plenty of time to check out this week's Challenges.

Enjoy~~

Happy Birthday

Good Morning!  And after last night's Red Sox game it really is a good morning! 

Today's card is for a couple of challenges; Flourishes, We're Having A Birthday Party, to create a birthday card, and for the Simon Says Stamp, Anything Goes Challenge!

 

The stamps are from the beautiful set, Dahlias, available at Flourishes.  I think this was my very first purchase from them.  I hope in the coming winter months to turn to this set time and time again, to make me feel like I am still playing in my gardens.  Fingers Crossed!  :)

 

I actually remembered to whip out the old Janome mini sewing machine.  My New Year's Resolution was to incorporate more sewing on my cards.  I honestly have been doing it more and more.....well more than last year anyways.  And I fussy cut the entire image out, must have been a little bit of last week's Challenge still on my mind!  Colored with various Copic Markers and a touch of an orange Sakura Glaze pen.  A few layers of some pretty designer paper, a little bit of ribbon and some pretty aqua textured rhinestones.  Spellbinders Classic and Scalloped Circle dies.

 

This card came together really quickly.   I was emailing with a friend while crafting, she was going on about how her work day was going poorly (we worked side by side for over 5 years together, you know, 40 hours of free therapy each week!  Gotta love your girlfriends!)  and I made the mistake of replying:  I'm coloring!  lol  Not at all what she wanted to hear.  I will have to wait for a special day and send her this card, or maybe just on a Friday!  That should smooth things over.

 

Have a wonderful Tuesday, hope all is well in your neck of the woods!

 

 

Fussy Cutting.....Oy Vay!

Of ALL the stamps sets, WHY would I have chosen THIS one to fussy cut?!?!  Because it's GORGEOUS.....that's why!  lol  But next time I may think a little more about which stamp to choose. 

Interesting (and aggravating!) Challenge over at Flourishes, #243, Fussy Cutting Fun.....let's just say THEY added the word FUN, not I.  hahahaha  Oh I'm just kidding!  It was fine.  The more I did actually 'fussy cut' the more I wanted to get the whole image done, but even I know my limitations.  So here is what I came up with.  And yes, I do know I just used this beautiful floral image, but man it is just so GORGEOUS, I couldn't pass it by.

The floral image is from Star of Bethlehem and the sentiment is from Anemones, both sets available from Flourishes.  Another Sympathy card, yet lighter than yesterday's.   I got almost the entire image fussy cut out, then I re-read the rules, apparently I could have gone with a 'cut file'  hahaha oh well, live and learn!  I am pleased that I got it almost completely cut out though.  Thank goodness for Cutterbee Scissors, what did we ever do before they were around?

So a few layered panels of ivory and blue over a pretty patterned paper from My Mind's Eye, Stella Rose (a $2 bargain for a 6x6 pack!)  Image colored with several Copic Markers and a few added center dots with a Sakura Glitter Pen, the flowers on the DP also have added dots to the itty bitty flowers.  Some lace and Copic colored pearl adhesives.  The sentiment is punched out with an EK Success 'label' punch twice for layering purposes.  And I think that's all she wrote!

As always, thanks for popping in.

And remember there is plenty of time to check out this Challenge.  And you do not need to use a Flourishes stamp in your project, however; if you do, your name will be entered twice. 

Now, goooo, go check it out!

Enjoy~~

Smooooooooooooooooch!

There's a great little Challenge going on over at Stamp TV,..........kissing!  Thought that would get your attention!  :)  Oh don't worry about Flu season, it's just a fabulous little technique.  They have even included one of Gina's great videos to show you exactly how....well, how to kiss!  Oh that Gal, is VERY talented!  lol

Here's my entry for the Challenge:

 

Using a flower and leaf stamp from GK Designs, Stipple Nature set, I kissed them with the 'wordy' stamp from her Botanicals set.  I love the detail of the words on the flowers and leaves.  Seems best to use a solid stamp with light ink, as the kissee and a darker ink on the stamp that actually does the kissing.  Oh who said stamping can't be FUN?!?!   The sentiment, With Sympathy, which you can barely see is also from GKD, Nature's Greetings.  I love the font on this stamp, traced over it with a Sakura Clear Star pen.   Added a few buttons and colored adhesive pearls and a piece of plain ribbon to finish off this sympathy card--I find these are very difficult to make, yet a necessity!

 

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Now go get inky!

A Touch Of Burlap

Good Morning!  Another fabulous Fall day.....how did we get so lucky?

Today's card will be entered in the Challenge at Flourishes #242, to use Burlap or Canvas and Penny Black October Challenge, Anything Goes (you can enter up to 3 times in each Challenge).

The floral stamp is from Flourishes, Star Of Bethlehem, AND I was lucky enough to win this beautiful set from a Blog Hop during their October Release!

 

 Colored with various Copic Markers, layered on panels of pale pink, blue, white and then adhered to the pale purple checked DP.  4 sage green eyelets, and this pretty burlap green fiber I had in my stash.  I also added a bit of a yellow Sakura Glitter Pen to the centers of each flower.  Sentiment is also a Flourishes stamp from the Dahlias set. 

 

Just a FUN stamp to color!

 

Hope you enjoyed today's post.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

*****  Pumpkin Dump Cake Update: 

It is delicious!  I even took a can of cream cheese frosting and slathered it all over the top.  The spice cake that you sprinkle over the top makes a yummy 'crumbled' texture and flavor.....even with the frosting.  I will be making this again and again!  Perfect for Fall! *****

 



Pretty Pumpkins, Gorgeous Gourds!

Well Happy Sunday afternoon!  And if you live anywhere close to Boston, you KNOW what a great day it is!  :)

Today's card is all about pumpkins and gourds.  Apparently lots of Challenges are feeling the Fall and want to show off the splendor of the Season!  So who wouldn't want to join in?

I will enter it in these 2 Challenges:  CASology #66 Pumpkin, and Curtain Call Gorgeous Gourds.

 

I used the Season Of Thanks stamp set from Flourishes, PERFECT for these Challenges. 

 

Colored with various Copic Markers, Honey Comb Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Classic Circles and Scalloped Circles Dies, Red Adhesive Pearls, a little bit of dotted Red Sakura Glitter Pen accent and a fabulous sparkly colors of Fall ribbon to finish it off.

Hmmm makes me want to bake a pumpkin pie.....but since I don't like pumpkin pie I think I will make this recipe instead:

Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie  mix)
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 box Spice Cake Mix
1 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar and cinnamon until well combined.  It will be very liquidy.  Pour this pumpkin mixture into a baking dish.

Sprinkle dry cake mix on top of pumpkin mixture.

Now take melted butter and drizzle all over the top.

Bake for about 55-60 minutes.  It might still be just a bit jiggly in the middle when done.  It will continue to set up as it cools.  Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Be sure to refrigerate any leftovers.  Heat pieces in microwave for a few seconds before serving.  Dollop each serving with a bit of whipped cream.



Thanks so much Sharyn for sharing it with us all!  :)

Hope you all can enjoy this Fabulous Fall Day!