Embossed Poinsettias

Hello! I decided it's time to get working on some Christmas cards! I recently picked up this Taylored Expressions embossing folder at my local stamp store and have been itching to play with it. Thought this weeks CAS(E) sketch would do well showcasing it?! Although as always I probably added a layer to many for CAS? I used a gold embossed poinsettia from the Gina K year of flowers set and added some gold nailheads. The sentiment is  Paper Smooches die. The challenges I'm entering are listed below. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!

 ~ Challenges ~
CAS(E) this Sketch ~ #241
Jingle Belles ~ Embossing Around the Christmas Tree
Craftyhaelnut's Christmas Challenge ~ #353

Winter's Butterfly

Hello! Today I have my attempt at a all white card/challenge! I feel like it's missing something but couldn't decide what so left it be. I just used a Darice embossing folder and added 2 different large snowflake dies that I had. I covered the snowflakes with stickles and added some pearls. The sentiment is from an older Gina K set. Thanks for looking and challenges I'm entering are listed below. Be sure to stop back by tomorrow for the new Tuesday Morning Sketch.

 ~ Challenges ~
Double D Challenges ~ It's All White
Crafty Gals Corner ~ Punches and/or Dies
Winter Wonderland ~ Wet or Dry Embossing

Poinsettia Beauty

Hello! I'm on a roll this is my second post for the day! My card uses the Poinsettia from the Gina K Year of Flowers set and the sentiment is from a Sweet 'n Sassy set. These are so much fun to color! I added a few sprigs of green using my MS Branch punch an used some gold pearls to finish it off. Think this may be the first time I've used some Chevron striped paper? I really like how I looks on this card! Thanks for looking, Challenges are listed below.

 ~ Challenges ~
Beccy's Place ~ A Month of Holiday Cards (Poinsettia's)
Jingle Belles ~ Holiday Cards with Flowers

Noel

Hello! It's Tuesday so that means its time for another great sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches! We are sponsored this week by our very own Debbie with a Christmas stamp set from Graphic 45 called Twas the Night Before Christmas. Thanks Debbie!

I have lots of texture going on with my card this week! I added a close up picture to show all the detail. The poinsettia is from Gina K's Year of Flowers. It is embossed in gold on pink card stock an then sponged with some Tim Holtz Spun Sugar ink. I added some gold pearls to the center to finish it off. Layered it on top of some burlap, pink twine and some MS branch punches. The Noel sentiment is a wooden tag that I had found last year at Target in the $1 spot. I Love how this one turned out. Thanks so much for stopping by.

~ Challenges ~
SCS Falliday Fest ~ Pink Christmas
Christmas Card Challenges ~ #46 Anything Goes
In The Pink Challenge ~ #105 Ribbon and/or Bows

Thankful

Hello!!  Wow i sure didn't mean to take such a long blogging break! Although i haven't really been making all that many cards here of late. Still looking on Pinterest alot though and i came across this sketch and thought it would be perfect for some fall cards that i was in need of! I will be using this sketch often i think?? Love using tags and i seem to have a hard time with them so this was perfect! The sketch is a Freshly Made Sketch. Thanks so much for stopping by and hope to be back again soon!

 ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Gina K and TSG's (sentiment)
Paper ~ Terracotta Tile, Dark Chocolate, Cream
Ink ~ Versafine Vintage Sepia, TH distress ink
Accessories ~ Fibers, Rhinestones, tag, EK Success border punch

Birthday Banner

Hello! Ready for another great sketch from  The Sweet Stop?! This was such a fun sketch to play with that I ended up making 2cards! They were almost identical so i'm only showing one. For my little banners i used some different colors of Washi tape, wrapped it around a small piece of baker's twine, Quick and Easy! Can't wait to see what other ideas people come up with. Be sure to check out what the other sugar babies have made this week. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

Cathy McCauley

Ceal Pritchett

Faye Wynn-Jones

Marlena Peduzzi

Melissa Shultz

Monika Davis

Robin Parker

Stephanie

 ~Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Gina K 100% Sweet, Studio G sentiment
Paper ~ Hibiscus Burst, Green Galore, White, Misc DP
Ink ~ Black, Spun Sugar, Green Galore
Accessories ~ Washi Tape, twine, Rhinestones, IO tag dies, embossing folder

Lollipops and Gumdrops

Hello!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It's saturday so that means it's time for another great sketch from  The Sweet Stop!  I think the next few weeks you'll be seeing Christmas cards for my sketchs, i seem to be getting off to a late start this year! It'll be here before we know it!! I used a Gina K image that i've have colored and in my stash for awhile. All the red and green parts are colored with glitter pens and are sparkly, kinda hard to see that in the picture.  Be sure to check out what the other sugar babies have made this week. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

Cathy McCauley

Ceal Pritchett

Chrissy Dickinson

Faye Wynn-Jones

Marlena Peduzzi

Melissa Shultz

Monika Davis

Robin Parker

Shannon White

 ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Gina K
Paper ~ Pure Poppy, White, MS Christmas DP
Ink ~ Black
Accessories ~ Buttons, Twine, Rhinestones, Sakura Glitter Pens

Birthday Wishes

Hello! It's Saturday so that means it's time for another great sketch from The Sweet Stop! This sketch was ALOT of fun to play with, thanks Cathy! I'm sure i'll be using versions of it again soon. It's been awhile since i made a cupcake card and thats what came to mind when i saw this sketch. I colored it with my copics, added some liquid pearl for the icing, some glitter for some sprikles and topped it off with some glossy accents on the cherry. Be sure to stop by and check out what the other Sugar Babies have created with this awesome sketch. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!! Cathy McCauley, Chrissy D, Monika Davis, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby

 ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Gina K 100% sweet, Verve sentiment
Paper ~ White, Black, Misc DP
Ink ~ Black
Accessories ~ Happy Birthday embossing folder, Liquid Pearl, Glossy Accents, Glitter

Give Thanks

Hello! It's Saturday so that means it's time for another great sketch from The Sweet Stop! Not sure if i like my card today?? Thinking i used to light of a background color?? Oh well guess we can't love them all! Make sure you stop by and check out what the other Sugar Babies have created with this awesome sketch. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!! Cathy McCauley, Chrissy D, Monika Davis, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby

 ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Gina K, Paper and Such (sentiment)
Paper ~ Rustic White, Soft Suede,Kraft,  Cherry Cobbler, Dusty Durango, Recollections DP
Ink ~ Black, Barely Banana
Accessories ~ Ribbon, Button

Hope is Faith

Hello! Short and Sweet post, today's card uses the Butterfly from the Gina K Hope is Faith set. I LOVE this butterfly, it looks so real and it's alot of fun to color. List of challenges and supplies used is listed below. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!!

  ~ Challenges ~
Flutterby Wednesday ~ Open
Simon Says Stamp and Show ~ Things with Wings
Just Add Ink ~ Use a diecut
Heart Song Inspirations ~ Use a diecut and/or sponged BG

 ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Gina K Hope is Faith, Stampendous Agapanthus, SU French Script BG, SU Weathered BG
Paper ~ Terracotta Tile, Dark Chocolate, Rustic White, Black
Ink ~ Black, Brown, Terracotta
Accessories ~ Tim Holtz Flourish Sizzix die, Wire, Gold Sakura Glitter Pen, Pop Dots

Razzleberry Daisies

Hello! I picked up 2 new copics last week and I just LOVE them! RV63 and RV66 combined with a little RV00 makes for a very pretty color combo. Think I'll be using this combo alot. The daisies are cut out and popped up at different levels. Thats it for today, thanks for stopping by!

 ~ Challenges ~
Stamp TV Free for all Friday ~ Sketch
Crazy for Challenges ~ Flowers
Creative Card Crew ~ May Flowers
Delightful Challenges ~ Flowers

 ~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Gina K Purrr-fectly Delightful
Paper ~ Lavender Moon, Rich Razzleberry, White, PTI Guide Lines DP
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories ~ Pop Dots, Pearls, Ribbon, Nesties, Copics

Happy Valentine's Day

Hello! I tried a new fun technique today! The technique challenge today over on SCS was Heat Embossing on Dry Embossing. I ran my Versamark pad over the raised Dry Embossing and then added my clear Embossing Powder. I couldn't get a good picture of it but the raised embossing is really shiny. Next time I might get brave and try colored embossing powder!! I didn't color my whole image I wanted my flowers to stand out. I thought the heart shaped flower petals would make a perfect Valentine's card for a friend! I added some pearls to the flower centers. List of supplies and challenges used is below. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week! I think we might be having some nasty weather headed our way.

~ Challenges ~

SCS Technique Challenge ~ Heat Embossing on Dry Embossing

Stamp TV Color Spotlight ~ Red, Black & White

A Spoonful of Sugar ~ Valentine

Crafty Creations ~ Let's Heat it Up!

Southern Girls ~ Dry Embossing

Charisma Cardz ~ Valentines/Love

Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ Valentines

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K Lovely Shelf, Studio G Sentiment

Paper ~ Black, White, Pure Poppy, Making Memories DP

Ink ~ Black, Versamark

Accessories ~ Petite Oval Nesties, Pearls, Tim Holtz Starry Night Sizzix Embossing folder, Clear Embossing Powder

Winter's Butterfly

Hello! Today I have a pretty CAS card for you. The only stamping is the sentiment which is heat embossed. I inked up my CB folder with some Pink Pirouette ink before embossing, that made the snowflakes really pop! I added a big snowflake diecut and popped it up. I finished it off with lots of pretty pink pearls! Pretty quick and easy. My photo doesn't do the card justice, much prettier in person! Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it and enjoy reading all of your comments.

~ Challenges ~

The Pink Elephant ~ Winter Wonderland

Belli Challenge ~ Snow

Secret Crafter ~ Tons of Texture

Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ Embossing
Daily Dare's 12 days of Christmas Day 11 ~ Use a Snowflake

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K Warm & Wonderful

Paper ~ Pink Pirouette, White, Black

Ink ~ Pink Pirouette, Versafine Black Onyx

Accessories ~ Clear embossing powder, Spellbinders Snowflake dies, Pearls, CB embossing folder

Elegant Christmas

Hello! I have another Christmas card to share with you today, I LOVE how this one turned out!! I cut out my poinsettia and added some greens and popped it up with foam tape. I added pearls to the center and added some sparkle with my Sakura Stardust clear glitter pen. I never seem to be able to get the sparkle to show in my pictures though. I placed it on top of a strip of metallic silver CS that was covered with Lace and ribbon. I added more silver pearls to the centers of the diamonds on my CB'd background. Guess that about covers it, thanks for stopping by and have a Wonderful New Year!!

~ Challenges ~

Paper Sundaes ~ Cut it out

Flourishes Timeless Tue ~ Pearls

Charisma Cardz ~ Pearls & Lace

Stamp TV Top 10 year end Challenges ~ Adding Glitter with Stardust Pens

Daily Dare 12 days of Christmas Day 2 ~ Christmas card with Purple, bonus if you use Purple, Olive & Grey

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K A Year of Flowers, MSE sentiment

Paper ~ Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Metallic Silver, White

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories ~ Sizzix CB folder, Pearls, MS Pine Branch punch, Sakura Stardust clear glitter pen, Lace, Ribbon

Thanks a Latte!

Hello! Today I have a quick Clean & Simple card to share with you. I used my Gina K, My Cuppa Joe set. My card was inspired by Starbucks (even though I don't like coffee, not even the smell!!). I used my paper crimper on the top half of my kraft layer and added a few pearls. My image is raised up with foam tape. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~

SCS CAS challenge ~ Color Challenge

ABC Challenge ~ K is for Keep it Simple

For Fun Challenges ~ Anything goes

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K, My Cuppa Joe

Paper ~ Dark Chocolate, Kraft, White, SU DP

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Suede

Accessories ~ Paper Crimper, EK Success scalloped scallop punch, pearls, oval nesties

Season's Greetings

Hello! Today's card was inspired by a card that I saw in the SCS gallery, Thanks hobbydujour for the inspiration. The poinsettia is cut out and popped up. I added some punched greens behind it and some gold pearls to the center. I really like the poinsettia paired with the plaid DP! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

~ Challenges ~

The Crafty Pad ~ Embossing (Heat or Dry)

For Fun Challenges ~ Christmas

Freshly Brewed ~ Merry Christmas

Prairie Fairy Fridays ~ Use Kraft CS

Pattie's Creations ~ Punch or Punches

Stampin' for the Weekend ~ Christmas

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K's A Year of Flowers & MSE sentiment

Paper ~ Pure Poppy, Black, Kraft, Basicgrey Jovial

Ink ~ Black

Accessories ~ Pearls, MS punch, SU border punch, Divine Swirl CB folder

Botanicals

Hello! Well this is one of those cards that just didn't turn out quite has I had invisioned it. Let's just say it's not one of my alltime favorites! I do however LOVE this color combo! Keeping it short today, thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~
Stamp TV Color Challenge ~ Pink, Chocolate & Ivory

Catch the Bug ~ Anything goes

The Crafty Pad ~ Anything goes

Craft your Passion ~ Anything goes

Flutterby Wednesday ~ Open (Angel, Fairy or Butterfly)

~Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K Botanicals

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette, Cream

Ink ~ Soft Suede, Angel Pink

Accessories ~ Recollection border punch, Ribbon, Pearls, SU Square Lattice Embossing folder, Crocheted Butterfly

Holiday Cheer

Hello! I have a Holiday card to share with you today. I stamped the trees in colored ink and then embossed them with holigraphic embossing powder. They are so pretty, i just couldn't get a photo to show all the sparkle. My ribbon is also holigraphic and sparkles!! I have listed the supplies used and the challenges this is for below. I will be back shortly with another card. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~

Stamp TV Color Challenge ~ Wine, Ivory, Gold

One Stop Craft Challenge ~ Embossing

Secret Crafter ~ Red & Gold

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K Holiday Cheer

Paper ~ Cranberry Tart, Cream, Gold, misc dp

Ink~ Colorbox Chianti

Accessories ~ Holigraphic Embossing powder, Crafts Too Snowflake Embossing folder, Ribbon, snowflake punches, pearls

Fall Memories

Hello! This months's Gina K's Design team challenge is Favorite Fall Memories. One lucky person will enjoy a prize package of Gina K. Designs stamps from the upcoming release and will be invited to join the Center Stage to create projects for the preview party, release party and blog hops this month!

I Love Fall! One of my favorite memories is of Acorns! My boys Loved playing with Acorns when they were little. They'd haul them around in the their Little Tikes dump trucks and Tractor Trailer. Not to count the numerous ones I'd find in the wash machine that they had left in their pockets! They are teenagers now and I'll still find an occasional one in the laundry, leftover from the acorn "wars" they have with their Dad! Boys will be Boys!! Thanks for walking down memory lane with me!

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K So Grateful, Inkadinkado $1 set

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Scarlet Jewel, So Saffron

Ink ~ Adirondak Pitch Black, Soft Suede, Barely Banana

Accessories ~ CB folder, Circle Nesties, Brads

Autumn Sunflower

Hello! I meant to get this card posted yesterday but time just got away from me. I wanted to use this striped DP and to make it fit the sketch I had to cut a little off the card base to make it work, so I ended up with a odd shaped card (not quite square) but I like how it turned out. Info on challenges and supplies used is below. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~

Stamp TV ~ Sketch

Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ 5 of Something (brads)
Ooh La La Challenge ~ Stripes

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ GinaK Autumn Beauty
Paper ~ Gina K ~ Dark Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice, Soft Sand, Creative Inspirations DP, Rustic White
Ink ~ Adirondak Pitch Black, Soft Suede, Chamomile & Chai
Accessories ~ Brads, SU Word Window & Label Punch, Label 4 nesties