Saying Goodbye to a favorite

This week's challenge at canyoucaseit.com is a sketch created by Elizabeth Jeanne Thatcher. For it, I chose the Sky is the Limit stamp set. This set is Awesome. It was the first saleabration item I got and by far my favorite. The last day to order is February 16th and is FREE with a $50 order. 

I used Basic Black with Typeset DSP as background. In keeping with my promise to detash my stash from years gone by...I used the chalkboard paper. The ink is Whisper White Craft ink and my thought that I would make the Airplane swirling like in the old days at Airplane Shows. Sometimes an idea is better in the head :) I feel that i still capitalized on the feel though by showcasing the first airplane with a little more shading and adding glitter to the propeller. I stamped the sentiment on the Jute Ribbon located on page 159 in the Annual Catalog. 

Let me know what you think! 

Endless Possibilities with Endless Birthday Wishes

This week's challenge was using this Sketch by Linda Callahan for PPA 286.  I have wanted to do this stamping with Endless Birthday Wishes (pg 6) and finally had the opportunity. This set gives you 27 stamps filled with good wishes and one word pick me ups to help celebrate a friend, loved one, favorite bank teller, coffee barista or whomever you feel is in need of fun filled birthday wishes.

The colors used are Delightful Dijon, Blackberry Bliss and Lost Lagoon. Headed right to the in colors this time. Blackberry Bliss and Lost Lagoon are only with us until June (insert sad face here) but Delightful Dijon will be around for another year. The DSP is Typeset (pg 142). This is not as thick as the usual DSP...almost like a vellum. I love the options of a map, newspaper print, stripes and this bold number pattern. I softened it a bit using the dots from the stamp set. 

The baker's twine is from last year's Saleabration. I'm fulfilling my quest to use some stock from year's past on this year's creations. I liked the fraying that was caused by trying to cut while it was glued on the card already(whoops). Had to make sure the other side was the same...don't want lopsidedness. 

Enjoy! 

No stamps involved on this one...

It is another Can You Case it? Challenge. Here is the details:

I am a craft hoarder. I admit it BUT this year I am making a point to use my stuff that I have been collecting through the years. The cute Neutral doily's you are looking at are maybe three years old :) I dragged them out of the bottom of the drawer and shed some light on them. Here is my card using Black, Real Red and Neutral.

Okay, so no stamps involved? Yep, no choosing an ink from my color caddy. No having to clean the stamps after with my Stampin Scrub. No ink on my fingers. Who am I kidding...I love to stamp. Maybe next time :)

I used my embroidery floss from a time when I wanted to cross stitch. I decided paper was more my calling. This is using the font Carnival Dots and using my electronic cutter it made the holes for me to follow through.I used a basic stitch and tried to do french dots instead of the "x" in the middle. Guess how that worked for me...

This is a standard card measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" and uses Basic Black card Stock. The Real Red is embossed with Swiss Dots. I used a gold from a paper pack bought at Michael's last year. I taped all down using my Tombow tape runner and used dimensionals to pop up the wording.

I think I fulfilled some of my resolution by using already handy stock. I think I'm going to reward myself by buying something small ;) As always, tell me what you think :) 

Valentine Hugs & Fishes

Good Morning Everyone. The Color Challenge from Pals Paper Arts was to use Watermelon Wonder, Pink Piroette & Tip-Top Taupe (yes, I dare you to say this 10 times fast). I had wanted to use the new Friends and Flowers stamp set but it just didn't look right. So, I reached in for another favorite of mine, By the Tide. Located on page 82 of the Annual Catalog it features 7 stamps pertaining to the ocean.

I used the Coral and the Fish. The Coral is stamped in Watermelon Wonder while the Fish is stamped off once. I was able to use the "x" from the Friends & Flowers stamp set in the Occasions Catalog. The waves I used the Pink Pirouette and the Scallop die using sponge dauber to create the waves. I went over it again with the Watermelon Wonder. I used Crystal Effects to make it look like a fish tank. I used the Handpicked Framelits and cut out in Tip-Top Taupe and Whisper White. I fussy cut the Whisper White to allow for the border of  Tip-Top Taupe to show through. I also used the Hardwood Stamp, on page 128. Finished up with some beads I have laying around. Oh and the flowers are from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, located on 166.

The sentiment I saw something like it on Pinterest. I thought it was so cute and had to use it! That is my own handwriting using the corresponding Watermelon Wonder marker. Love that Stampin Up offers coordinating colors with paper, inks, markers, ribbon and embellishments...Sure does make it easier!


As always, leave your thoughts. After posting I thought of another idea so I may go back to the drawing board and upload the finished product. That is what is great with crafting...you never stop creating :)