Truly Scrumptious Challenge #15

Hello, can you believe we are now going on Challenge #15 for the Truly Scrumptious Challenge???!!! We have a sketch for you to follow and the theme will be Indian Summer. Lets make summer last as long as we can!!!

Here is the sketch:



and here is my take on this challenge:



This week we are delighted to welcome Home Impressions as our sponsor. As well as stocking a fantastic range of well known stamps they also have their own range so pop over to their website to take a look. They are offering the winner of this challenge this fabulous set of 'Jack & Jill' stamps:



Head on over to the Truly Scrumptious blog to see the rest of the Design Teams fabulous artwork and find all the details on how to play along!!!

There is nothing better to me then stealing one more day away at the beach before summer comes to an end. Thanks for stopping by and making it a great day!!!

Truly Scrumptious Challenge #12

Hello All, well I actually made it!!! I finally got to stamp after not stamping for quite some time. I was actually afraid I FORGOT how to do this lol. I have been so darn busy, I havent had the chance to stamp. I am so glad I got this made in time for the Truly Scrumptious Challenge tho.

This weeks challenge is a sketch designed by DT member Heather with the extra challenge of using beads. Since I have not stamped in a while, I havent had a chance to really use all the NEW Stampin Up In Colors, so for this challenge, I wanted to use the new Soft Suede. I dont know really how to define it, whether it is a brown or a green or a mix of both, but I did discover one thing about it. It is the PERFECT color to use with Basic Greys Infuse Collection. So that is what I did. I used the Soft Suede with Regal Rose and the Infuse collection and they fit sooooo well together.

So I am going to post the sketch here for you now and my card to go along and I will post all the additional details tomorrow. I am pretty tired now and still have to go to work tomorrow, boo hoo.

So here is the sketch to follow:



and here is my take on the challenge:



The stamp I did use is a new one to my made by Close to my Heart (oh no, no Stampin Up!!!).

Go check out the Truly Scrumptious Challenge blog NOW to see the rest of the DT's beautiful creations and to get all the juicy details on how to play. I will be back tomorrow and fill in the details here.

Thanks for stopping by and make it a great day!!!

Double Challenge Wednesday #4

Hello Peeps! I am back today with 2 challenges for you today. We have the Truly Scrumptious Challenge #9 and the Creative Belli Challenge #67. I will start with the Truly Scrumptious challenge. Todays challenge is a sketch challenge designed by team member Beth. She has created a great sketch and the added twist to this challenge is to use an altered flower. Change a flower from its orignal state buy adding or changing something about it.

Here is the sketch:



and here is my take on this challenge:



Most everything on this card is part of Stampin Up's Sneak Peak. New items that will be in the new catalog coming out on July 1st. The colors of the papers and ink are part of the new In-Colors that will be introduced. The purple is Rich Razzleberry, the orange is Dusty Durango and the yellow is Crushed Curry. I do have to say I used 3 items on this card that are NOT Stampin Up products. They are the flowers, the gem stones and the scalloped circle in yellow was punched with a non-Stampin Up punch.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Whiff of Joy. Here is a picture of the stamp you could win if you participate in this challenge and incorporate both the sketch and the altered flower into your creation.



So what are you waiting for??? Head on over to the Truly Scrumptious blog and check out all the beautiful creations from the Design Team and then get started on your own entry.

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Now on to the Creative Belli challenge. This weeks Creative Belli challenge has 2 elements to it also. We have a sketch challenge for you that we have combined with a Sweet N Sassy challenge. The other part of this challenge is to create a card for DAD!!! Sweet N Sassy generously donated one of their cute digi-images they have available now. He is called Catch of the Day. So here is the sketch we would like you to follow:



and here is my take on this challenge:



The image and the phrase in the frame are from the Sweet N Sassy Digi-image. The rest of my supplies are ALL Stampin Up. The dotted ribbon is the New In-Color Soft Suede ribbon that will be introduced in the new catalog coming out on July 1st.

So you know what to do now. Head on over to the Creative Belli blog and check out the rest of the Design teams beautiful creations. Then get started on your own entry. All the details are on the blog, just follow along. If you post to any online galleries, please use Keyword CBC67. You do need to mention the Creative Belli challenge in your description to be elible for the prize.

Now for some other Creative Belli news. A few of our Design Team members have moved on to bigger and better things. So we are in need of a few design team members. If you are interested, please visit the Creative Belli Blog for all the details and requirements in joining our creative team.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit. If you did, please leave me a comment so I know you have been here!!! Make it a great day!!!

Double Challenge Wednesday!!!

Hello Friends:

Today I have two challenges to bring to you. The first challenge is the Truly Scrumptious Challenge #6. Challenge #6 is a sketch challenge with an added twist. The twist this week is to make your card Good Enough to Eat!!! We want something that is Scrump-dilly-ious!!! The sponsor for Challenge #6 is The Cutting Cafe. Go check out that site, there are awesome digi-stamps and templates available. Great site to shop!!! The Design Team was lucky enough to receive the complete set of All About Cupcakes!! How fun it was to play with this set!!! The winner of this challenge will receive 3 sets of digi-stamps of their choice. You must follow the sketch AND use the added twist to be in the running for the prize!!! So here is the sketch to follow this week:



and here is my take on this challenge:



I used Basic Greys Bittersweet papers collection to pair with All About Cupcakes.

So lets see what you can do. Dont forget to check out the Truly Scrumptious challenge site to see the rest of the Design Teams awesome inspiration they have created for you!!! Then get started on your creation. Link up your creation with Mr Linky. You could be the lucky winner of 3 sets of Digi-stamps from the Cutting Cafe!!!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: The Cutting Cafe
Cardstock: SU Pink Pirouette, SU Chocolate Chip, SU Whisper White
Papers: Basic Grey Bittersweet
Inks: SU Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose
Accessories: SU Pink Pirouette Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, SU Scallop Circle Punch, SU 1 3/8" circle punch, SU Chocolate Chip Large Brads

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Now on to the second challenge I have for you today!!! That would be The Creative Belli Challenge!!! The Creative Belli Challenge has now changed its posting schedule. We will now be posting challenges every other Wednesday. Just like the Truly Scruptious Challenge. And LUCKY for me, they fall on the same days.

Here is my card for this challenge:




This weeks Creative Belli Challenge is to use Jumbo Eyelets and/or Jumbo Brads. I used both on my card, but you cant really see the jumbo eyelets due to the ribbon I threaded thru them. The white ribbon on the right is threaded thru 2 jumbo eyelets. The big world stamp used as the background is also embossed with a cuttlebug embossing folder Diamonds in the Rough. I have had this stamp for a while now and havent really used it. I had this card in my head for a while, but no time to put it to paper. It didnt really turn out like I saw it in my brain, but I had fun with it. On the left hand side, I used a JUMBO SU Star Brad on the bottom and in the center of the flower, I used a SU Filagree brad.

So head on over to the Creative Belli Blog and check out the rest of the Design Teams creative inspiration. We have some great ideas to spark your creativity. We too have the Mr Linky to link your creation up to our site so we can find you. If you post to Splitcoaststampers or Creative Paper Planet, please use the keyword CBC64.

Happy Stamping and make it a great day!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog!!! Please leave a comment so I know you have been here!!!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Tin Can Mail (World Map), Stampin Up (sentiment)
Cardstock: SU Chocolate Chip, SU Brocade Blue, SU Whisper White
Papers: SU Oxford (retired 2006-07 Catalog)
Inks: SU Brocade Blue, SU Chocolate Chip
Accessories: SU Chocolate Chip Grograin Ribbon, SU White Organza Ribbon, Jumbo Eyelets, SU Star Jumbo Brads, SU Filigree Brads, Prima Flowers

P.S. Have you ever completed your card and you end up liking the result but then looking at the pictures you realize what you dont like or would rather change??? Well I did this with this card. The words are just too stark and needs something added to them, but I didnt have time to fix them. So stay turned for the updated version. I can either IMPROVE this card or ruin it lol. Time will tell.

Truly Scrumptious Challenge #4

Hello Friends

Its time for our next Truly Scrumptious challenge #4!!! But first I have to say, it is so awesome to see all the different cards created for these challenges!!! We have had such a great response to our challenges, its such an inspiration to see all the creative makings you do!!! Keep up the awesome work!!!

This weeks challenge is being hosted by our very creative Michele!!! She has created this lovely sketch for you to follow and the extra twist with our challenge this week is to make this card for a child. You need to work both elements into your card to be eligible for the prize!!! So here is the sketch for you to follow:



and here is my take on this challenge:



I used a Stampin Up set I have never used before. Its called Ahoy Matey. I needed a boys birthday card for my nephew. I found this to be very challenging for me lol.

This challenge is being sponsored by Whimsey Stamps. Please click on over to their site, that have some fantastic stamps and accessories!!! Dont forget to hop on over to the Truly Scrumptious challenge blog and check out all the AWESOME creations by the other Design Team members!!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog and make it a great day!!!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Stampin Up Ahoy Matey, Treasure Map wheel
Ink: Staz-On Jett Black, Stampin Up markers
Cardstock: Stampin Up Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Ghostly Greetings Designer Series paper
Accessories: Curved Rectangles Mega Nestibilities, bling brads, 1" & 1 1/4" circle punches, 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon

Truly Scrumptious Challenge #4 - Flower Power Sketch

It's time for this weeks Truly Scrumptious challenge!!! We have had such a great response to our challenges, it is awesome to see everyones creations, I hope you are all having as much fun with these challenge as we are!!! So lets move on to the next challenge.

Our Host this week is Mina!!! What a talented lady!!! Dont forget to hop on over to her blog and leave her some love!!! She has created a fabulous sketch for us with an added a twist. That twist is called Flower Power. We all love to create flowers, let us see your best ones. Go crazy for flowers this week. They can be store bought or home made, it doesnt matter and above all, have FUN!!!

Here is the sketch Mina has made for us. I really enjoyed this sketch!! Thanks Mina!!!



And here is my take on this challenge:



As you can see, I used one of my BRAND SPANKIN NEW Whiff of Joy stamps!!! That is because they are SPONSORING this challenge!!! Thats right, you can win 2 images from Whiff of Joy!!! Now that is a GREAT reason to get started on this challenge NOW!!! Hop on over to the Truly Scrumptious challenge blog and leave your link to your creation with Mr Linky. Thats right, we have added Mr Linky to the blog to make it easier for everyone to leave their link to their work. Please make sure you leave the link directly to your challenge item and not to your general blog address.

I paired up this gorgeous Whiff of Joy (Willows w/Umbrella) stamp with Basic Grey's brand new Porcelain papers. I also used Stampin Up's colors of Cameo Coral, Barely Banana and Sage Shadow. I used the blender pen with ink pads to color her with. All of the words I created in my Word Processor. I do want to give credit where it is due. The rain, rain go away sentiment was totally inspired by my good friend Joan Ervin and this image from her blog. Ever since I saw that, I knew I wanted to use that in some way. Then the idea popped in to my brain, what little girl doesnt sing that when shes out playing in the rain. I just fanned mine out more to show all the words. Thanks Joan, you truly are an inspiration!!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Make it a great day!!!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Whiff of Joy Willow with Umbrella
Ink: Staz-On Jett Black Stampin Up inks to watercolor with: Sage Shadow, Barely Banana and Cameo Coral
Cardstock/Papers: Stampin Up Cameo Coral, Sage Shadow, Barely Banana, Whisper White
Basic Grey Porcelain papers
Accessories: Coluzzle to cut the ovals, SU Word Window Punch, Flowers by Prima, Bling brads, Vanilla 5/8" grograin ribbon by SU, Mega Scalloped Oval Punch

Truly Scrumptious Challenge #3

Hello Friends, its been a while since my last post, I do apologize. But I am back with another Truly Scrumptious challenge for you. We have another sketch challenge for you with a twist. You must use something shiny on your creation. So here is the sketch for you to follow:




and here is my sample:



Now I used a strip of shiny purple cardstock on the bottom. Unfortunately, it is really hard to photograph. When taking this picture on the angle, that strip of cardstock looks black. When shooting the picture straight on, the only way you can tell that strip is purple, is from the the flash reflection. This card really looks much cutier in real life, I promise.

Now if you want to learn from my example, stay away from dark shiny cardstock. Maybe you can try brads or glassy glaze or what ever you may find in your stash!!!

Dont forget to check out the Truly Scrumptious Challenge Blog to see all the other beautiful creations from the rest of the Design Team!!! This sketch was designed by Beth this week.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Pink Gem Designs!!! You definately will want to check out this great website with the cutest stamps!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Stampin' Up Crazy For Cupcakes
Ink: Staz-On Jet Black, Stampin' Up Lovely Lilac
Cardstock: SU Whisper White, SU Gable Green, SU Pink Pirouette, Design Paper from DCWV The Glitter Stack, Shiny Cardstock from my stash (I've had it so long, I dont even remember when it came from lol)
Accessories: Eyelet Border punch, Stampin Up Markers, SU White Silk ribbon, SU pink brads, 1 3/8" circle punch, key tag punch, Mega scalloped circle punch, Happy Birthday Cuttlebug embossing folder,

Truly Scrumptious Challenge #2

Hello Friends!!! Its Wednesday and its time for our 2nd Truly Scrumptious challenge!!! This week, we have another awesome sketch challenge for you. Here it is:



There is also a 2nd challenge to go along with this sketch. That challenge is to use buttons somewhere on your creation, but only handmade buttons!!! Put on your thinking caps for this one. Here is a link to making your own buttons with your Nestibilities and Shrinky Dinks. Good luck and have fun!!!
http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/2009/02/making-your-own-buttons-with-nesties.html

Here is my card for this challenge:



I was so excited I got to use my brand new Basic Grey Marrakech papers. The colors are truly scrumptious. I paired the Marrakech papers with Stampin Ups' Chocolate Chip, Apricot Appeal and Tangerine Tango.

Our sponsor for this challenge will be Sketching Stamper. Go check out her blog/store, its fabulous!!!

Have fun with this challenge, remember to post your link to your creation in the comments post on the Truly Scrumptious blog. Check out all the awesome eye candy from the Design Team!!! Get Creative!!! Thanks for stopping by and make it a great day!!!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Stampin Up Travel Sketchbook (retired)
Ink: Pacific Point and Chocolate Chip both Stampin Up
Cardstock: All Stampin Up: Chocolate Chip, Apricot Appeal, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Basic Grey Marrakech
Accessories: Square Nestibilities, Classic and Scalloped, Basic Grey Marrakech brads, Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, 2" circle punch, Giga Scallop Circle punch, Stampin Up scallop circle die cut

Truly Scrumptious Sketch - Card #2

Hello Friends!!! Here is the 2nd card I made for the Truly Scrumptious Sketch Challenge.

I used papers from the same collection as the first card which are from Urban Prairie but a totally different card entirely. The stamps I used are from Paper Trey Ink and this set is called Little Lady. If you look closely at the bottom layer, they have ladybugs on it, so I caught the theme from there. I used hardware from Stampin Up's Hodgepodge hardware kit and a black organdy ribbon also from Stampin Up.

Thanks for stopping by and looking!!! Stay warm because its cold outside (here anyways lol)!!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Paper Trey Ink - Little Lady, Stampin Up - Fundamental Phrases
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Grey Urban Prairie Collection
Ink: Staz-On Jet Black, Stampin Up Baja Breeze
Accessories: Stampin Up Hodgepodge Hardware, Black organdy ribbon

Truly Scrumptious Challenge #1

Hello Friends!!! Today is the day I and my fellow Design Team members have been waiting for!!! Wednesday, February 18th is the debut date of the Truly Scrumptious Challenge Blog!!! I have posted recently that I was chosen as one of the nine Design Team Members. I am the only Design Team member to reside in the USA. We have one Design Team member up in Calgary Canada, one in Scotland and the remaining members all reside in the UK. I cant wait for you to meet all of them!!! Hop on over to the challenge blog and take a look at their fabulous creations. There are some beautiful pieces of eye candy to inspire you with!!!

So today is the very first challenge that we will issue and that challenge is a great sketch challenge. Without further ado, here it is:



and here is my card I designed for this particular sketch. I have to tell you I actually made 2 cards. I do not recommend doing this, because you have to then decide which one you like better. That is too darn hard. So here is the one we chose to go with:



I think it has a fresh spring feel to it with its bright colors and Basic Grey Urban Prairie papers. The whole idea of the challenge blog is for you to play along!!! So all the details are on the blog. This weeks challenge will be sponsored by Alota Stamps!!!

I hope you share in my excitement and plan on playing with our challenge!!! Cant wait to see what you create!!! Have fun playing!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Stampin Up's Only Ovals and Bella Blossoms (words)
Cardstock: Stampin Up Tempting Turquiose, Whisper White, Green Galore, Regal Rose, Basic Grey Urban Prairie collection
Ink: Stampin Ups Tempting Turquiose and Green Galore
Accessories: 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" circle punches, Oval Punch, Giga Scalloped Oval punch, Prima Flowers, Stampin Up flower brad, KC & Co. jewel blings, turquiose dotted ribbon (from stash, dont have a clue who the maker is, sorry)Regal Rose grosgrain ribbon