Embellish Challenge - Squares

Hi, everyone! Hope you're having a great Monday... Today's card was created for the current Embellish Magazine Challenge, to use black, purple and green on your card, as well as squares. If you look closely, you'll see teeny tiny squares on the bottom stamped portion of the card... LOL :)

Well, that's it for me today, I have a mile long to-do list... Yikes!

Have a great one...

Supplies:

Stamps - Fancy Flourishes & Birthday Greetings (PTI), Background Stamp (CSS)

Paper - True Black

Ink - Versamark, Fresh Snow

Miscellaneous - American Crafts Cricket Embossing Powder, Purple Rhinestones, Plum Pudding Grosgrain

Embellish Challenge - Babies

Hiya! :) Hope all is well with you this fine Friday... We're having another gorgeous day here in suburbia, but I wanted to get something posted before we head outside to enjoy the sunshine.

I created this card for the last Embellish Magazine challenge... To make a baby-themed card/project using cream, peach, yellow and green. I love, love, love this stamp from Hero Arts... It's been sitting around feeling neglected, so I figured what better time to use it than now? :)

Enjoy your day!

Instructions:

• Cut two yellow scallop circles and adhere together at the top.
• Cut a green cardstock circle and adhere to yellow scallops.
• Stamp flower image onto cream cardstock, cut out with circle die, then stamp sentiment.
• Stamp flower image again onto another piece of cream cardstock, color, then cut out blooms.
• Color flower image on circle layer, then adhere to card front.
• Add extra blooms with pop dots.
• Adhere yellow pearls.

Supplies:
Stamps - Tall Flowers (Hero Arts), Mega Mixed Messages (PTI)
Paper - Lemon Tart, Spring Moss, Vintage Cream
Ink - Dark Chocolate, Memento Black, Copics
Miscellaneous - Kaisercraft Yellow Pearls, Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities

Embellish Magazine Blog Hop

Hi, everyone! I'm back with a card I created as part of the Embellish Magazine blog hop. Many of the designers in the premier issue are taking part, and our challenge was to create another card using brown, kraft, red and turquoise, as well as twine.

I used one of my favorite images from Hero Arts on my card, the dogwood flowers. I love, love, love these blooms! They look great stamped as a line art image, colored realistically, or even colored using bolder hues. They're just super pretty flowers.

Embellish is offering four prizes for 10 lucky winners. Be sure to stop by each of the participants blogs, and leave a comment for your chance to win! The winners will be randomly selected from each of the blog hop participant blogs, and prizes include Lawn Fawn stamps, May Arts twine, a Subscription to Embellish Magazine, and A New Design crinkly stained ribbon. Awesome, right?? :) What're you waiting for? Get your hop on! :) Up next is the lovely Regan!

Here is the complete list of participants if you'd like to start from the beginning:

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Ryann Salamon

Tessa Wise

Charlene Austin

Renee Van Stralen

Lori Roop

Julie Campbell

Sara Martina Parker

Tammy Fite

Heather Pulvirenti

Regan D'Agostino

Emily Niehaus

Maile Belles

Tiffany Johnson

Anya Schrier

Leigh Ann Baird

Amy Rohl

Mariana Grigsby

Kelly Marie Alvarez

Michelle Woerner

Tina Fussell

Maureen Plut

Brenda Weaver

Julie Lacey

Ashley Cannon Newell

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Happy hopping! :)

Embellish Challenge - Parties

This is my second post of the day... If you're looking for my There She Goes Domestic Goddess Blog Hop card, please click **HERE**.

This invitation was created for the current Embellish Magazine Challenge, which was to create a party-themed item, whether it be a party favor, invitation, treat bag, item used for decoration, etc., and to use the following colors: kraft, black, red and white. The deadline for entering is tonight, so if you were thinking about playing along with their challenge, whatcha waitin' for? :) LOL

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Instructions:

• Create kraft A2 card base and stamp with woodgrain background using Versamark ink.
• Create red/black pattern on white CS using solid and outline floral images.
• Die cut flaps using Nestability label and punch a single hole on each flap before adhering to card base using Scor-Tape.  
• Weave ribbon through holes and secure with bow.
• Add faux stitching around perimeter of card base.
• To create the invitation tag, print party information on white CS, then adhere punched scallop strip and scrap piece of handmade patterned paper.
• Apply 1/8" Scor-Tape to remaining left edge of white CS, and sprinkle with red glitter.
• Adhere white CS to black CS layer and insert into invitation card front.

Supplies:

Stamps - Woodgrain Silhouettes & Woodgrain Silhouettes Additions (W Plus 9)

Paper - Kraft, True Black, Stamper's Select White

Ink - True Black, Pure Poppy, Versamark

Miscellaneous - Apron Lace Punch, Scor-Tape, Red Glitter, Pure Poppy Grosgrain, Susie's Hand (Computer Font)

Embellish Challenge w/Stitching

Hello, ello! We're only one more day away from Friday, which means only one more day to wait until I get a much needed haircut. Woot! I can't believe it's been 6-ish months since the last time I had an appointment. LOL, such a slacker!

This card was created for the current Embellish Magazine Challenge. We were challenged to create a card/project using kraft, light pink and light aqua, as well as stitching. These colors are SO pretty together, and at first I was thinking I was going to make a baby-themed card, but instead decided to use the Dance set from There She Goes. I totally *heart* these flowers!! It's a little hard to tell in the photo, but the top, middle and bottom flower are popped up with pop dots, while the other two flowers are adhered directly to the white CS. (The white CS is also popped up on pop dots.)

Enjoy your Thursday! :)

Instructions:

• Create 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" kraft card base and round upper right corner.
• Stamp five flower images with Memento Black ink and color with Copics.
• Cut strip of white CS, and use paper piercer to poke holes.
• Use bermuda bay marker to create faux stitching.
• Adhere aqua mist ribbon to card base and stamp sentiment.
• Attach flowers to white CS strip and adhere to card base with pop dots.
• Embellish with rhinestones.

Supplies:
Stamps - Dance, Everyday Greetings
Paper - Kraft, Stamper's Select White
Ink - Dark Chocolate, Bermuda Bay Marker, Memento Black, Copics
Miscellaneous - Corner Chomp, Aqua Mist Grosgrain, Paper Piercer, Clear Rhinestones

Embellish Challenge w/Borders

Hi everyone! Sorry for the late post today, I've been running around trying to get everything situated so we could enroll our daughter for Kindergarten today. :)

This tag was created for the current Embellish Magazine Challenge... To use pink, peach, green & yellow (plus a border). Such pretty colors! At first I thought about making an Easter card, or a spring-y card, but then settled on making a cute tag for Mother's Day.

Instructions:

• Stamp flower and leaf images onto white CS and color with Copics.
• Use impression plate on small piece of green CS and adhere to cream CS.
• Use border punch to create peach scallop strip, then adhere to green CS.
• Run layered pieces through Cuttlebug using Nestabilities Die.
• Stamp sentiment in black ink onto yellow CS, round corner, and adhere to tag.
• Cut out flower and leaf images and adhere to tag.
• Embellish flower center and tag with pink rhinestones.

Supplies:
Stamps - A Year of Flowers: Violets, Women of Life
Ink - True Black, Memento Black, Copics
Paper - Vintage Cream, Spring Moss, Melon Berry, Lemon Tart
Miscellaneous - Pink Rhinestones, Corner Chomp, Nestabilities Labels Four, Polka Dot Impression Plate, Deco Scallop Punch

Embellish Challenge - Birthday

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! :) We're getting ready to head down to VA for the day, so I apologize in advance for the super short post. :)

This card was created for the most recent Embellish Magazine challenge. The challenge? To create a birthday card using Raspberry Fizz, Enchanted Evening, New Leaf, and Dark Chocolate (or similar). At first I wasn't sure what I was going to do, but once I got started, it all just sort of fell together. LOL

Have a great weekend! :)

Instructions:

• Create brown A2 card base.
• Stamp flower background on bottom of card base with Versamark ink, then heat set with white embossing powder.
• Stamp large flower from In Bloom three times, and stamp the leaves once. Color with Copics and cut out.
• Assemble flower and add Stickles to the top and bottom layers.
• Cut out die shape with Cuttlebug and stamp sentiment in brown ink. Layer onto blue die shape.
• Adhere die shape to card base, attach flower/leaf images, and embellish with rhinestones.

Supplies:
Stamps - In Bloom, Signature Greetings, Background Basics: Petal Power
Ink - Versamark, Dark Chocolate, Memento Black, Copics
Paper - Dark Chocolate, Enchanted Evening, Stamper's Select White
Miscellaneous - Pink Rhinestones, White Embossing Powder, Nestabilities Labels 9

Embellish Challenge w/Ribbon

Hi guys! Once again, I'm late getting my post up for the day... :) LOL, I'm going to be so happy once everything gets back to "normal" around here.

This card was created for the most recent Embellish Challenge: turquoise, brown and pink w/ribbon. The deadline to enter is tonight, so if you were thinking about playing along, you still have time to enter! :)

Instructions:

• Create 3 1/4" x 6" card base with brown CS.
• Stamp white damask image on 3 1/4" x 4" piece of turquoise CS.
• Punch scallop edge on white strips of CS and adhere to turquoise CS.
• Attach ribbon to turquoise CS and adhere CS to card base.
• Cut out Nestabilities shape, stamp sentiment in brown ink, then adhere to card base with pop dots.
• Adhere bow.

Supplies:
Stamps - Damask Designs, Signature Greetings
Ink - Dark Chocolate, Fresh Snow
Paper - Dark Chocolate, Bermuda Bay, Stamper's Select White
Miscellaneous - Sweet Blush Satin Ribbon, Nestabilities Labels 9, Deco Scallop Punch

Embellish Challenge w/Stripes

HI everyone! Hope you're having a great Thursday. :) The sky is sunny and bright here in Maryland today, just look at my photo! LOL, normally there is a lot of indirect sunlight coming through the window when I take my photos, but not today, it's full on direct sunlight. LOL :)

My daughter has a stuffed animal (a leopard named Gracie) that she normally takes with her everywhere, including school. It had been used as a fidget toy in the past, but now I think she brings it with her more out of habit. Well wouldn't you know it, she decided that she did NOT want to bring Gracie to school with her today. I'm thinking, okay, fine, no big deal. Well, today was their pajama party day... A day where the kids get to come to school in their pj's, and bring their favorite stuffed animals with them. So, while Lindsay is normally the only one *with* a toy, she is now the only one *without* a toy. LOL, she's such a pickle.

I created this card for the current Embellish challenge, which was to create a card using brown, kraft and purple, as well as stripes. Have a great day! :)

Instructions:

• Create A2 card base using brown CS.
• Emboss dots onto card base with Cuttlebug embossing folder.
• Cut strip of kraft CS, stamp with brown stripes, and create bow with purple ribbon.
• Use punch to create scallop border, attach to kraft layer, and adhere to card base.
• Stamp sentiment onto strip of purple cardstock, then attach to card base with pop dots.
• Embellish with rhinestones.

Supplies:
Stamps - Background Basics: Retro, Mega Mixed Messages
Ink - Dark Chocolate
Paper - Dark Chocolate, Kraft, Vintage Cream, Plum Pudding
Miscellaneous - Plum Pudding Grosgrain, Purple Rhinestones, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch

Embellish Challenge w/Hearts

Hi everyone! Can you believe tomorrow is already Friday? I tell you, sometimes I blink and it feels like I've lost a week. LOL

I love the challenges over at Embellish, but it always seems like I run out of time before I get a chance to play. SO... I wanted to make sure I dug down deep and found some time to create something. Woot!

As soon as I saw the colors for this challenge (pink, red & black), I knew I wanted to create something with black and white photos... Why is it whenever I'm pressed for time, I always want to make something that requires *more* time than a card? LOL

Have a great day!

Instructions

Lid:

• Trim pink CS to fit lid of the tin, then stamp with polka dots.
• Distress edges and adhere to tin.
• Use small heart punch to punch out heart from red CS.
• Stamp leaf image in black ink onto heart.
• Arrange glitter letters on top of lid, then adhere once you're happy with the placement.
• Attach heart with pop dot.

Page 1:

• Trim red CS to fit coaster.
• Stamp background image in white ink onto red CS, then adhere to coaster.
• Cut out photo and adhere to center of the coaster.
• Add red bow, heart pins & embellish with black rhinestones.

Page 2:

• Trim black CS to fit coaster.
• Stamp polka dot image in white ink onto black CS, then adhere to coaster.
• Use Marvy Giga Circle Punch to punch out large circle from red CS.
• Use 2" circle punch to punch out photo.
• Adhere photo red cardstock, then attach to coaster base.
• Embellish with pink pearls and clear rhinestones.

Page 3:

• Trim pink CS to fit coaster.
• Stamp background image in white ink onto pink CS, then adhere to coaster.
• Trim photo and round corners before adding to coaster base.
• Stamp three medallion images from Giga Guide Lines in red ink onto white CS.
• Trim out and lightly bend "petals" upwards.
• Attach black buttons and add flowers to coaster base with pop dots.

Supplies:
Stamps - Polka Dot Basics 2, Turning a New Leaf, Background Basics: Diamonds, Background Basics: Retro, Giga Guide Lines
Ink - Versamark, True Black, Fresh Snow, Pure Poppy
Paper - Pure Poppy, True Black, Hibiscus Burst, Stamper's Select White
Miscellaneous - Tin, Black Glitter Thickers, Small Heart Punch, Distresser, Pure Poppy Grosgrain, Black Rhinestones, Pink Heart Pins, Clear Rhinestones, Pink Pearls, 2" Circle Punch, Marvy Giga Circle Punch, Black Buttons, Corner Rounder

Embellish Color Challenge

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Good morning everyone! Just wanted to pop in and post my card for Embellish's Color Challenge: gray, fuschia & light pink w/bling. The little polka dots are gray, and the rhinestones are clear (though they look black in the photo... silly lighting!). If I had to do it all over again, I would've made the polka dots fuschia, I think that would've been a better contrast with the clear stones...

I'm going to run for now, I need to get my donation items together before they come knocking on my door wondering where they are. :)

Have a great one!

Supplies:
Stamps - Giga Guide Lines, Guide Lines 2, Polka Dot Basics
Ink - Sweet Blush, Fresh Snow, Raspberry Fizz, Smokey Shadow
Paper - Smokey Shadow, Raspberry Fizz, Sweet Blush, Stamper's Select White
Miscellaneous - Clear Rhinestones, Corner Rounder, Fiskars Embossed Curve Punch, White Grosgrain Ribbon

Embellish Circle Card Challenge

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Whew, it's been a doozy of a past few days... Most notably that my laptop died. Yikes! It's working now, but I ended up losing a LOT of files I had saved. Thank God I finally got off my rear and moved all the pictures I had stored on it to my external hard drive. That would've just about killed me. :(

I've had this card sitting around waiting to be photographed, and with all the rain we've been having lately, I didn't think I was going to be able to get outside! Luckily, the constrant drizzle let up long enough for me to get out there and snap a pic. LOL, try to ignore the crooked background! I did my best to battle the wet and the wind, so this is as good as it gets today folks. LOL

This card was created for Embellish's Circle Card Color Challenge... We had to create a circle card and incorporate blue, green, white and brown. Today is the last day to get your cards entered, so I need to *hurry*! :)

Hope you had a great weekend!!

Supplies:

Stamps - Welcome Little One (Unity), Handwritten Notes (PTI)

Ink - Versamark, Stazon Brown

Paper - Aqua Mist, Ripe Avocado Bitty Box, Dark Chocolate

Miscellaneous - White Buttons, Aqua Rhinestones, White Gel Pen

Polka Dot Paradise Color Challenge

Hey guys! How are ya today?? :) We're one step closer to Friday. Can I get a woot, woot?! :)

I created this card for Embellish's Polka Dot Paradise Color Challenge: cream, light orange, dark orange, and burgandy. Super simple, but cute. :)

Have a great one!

Stamps - Polka Dot Basics 2, Fancy Flourishes, Fall Elegance

Ink - Orange Zest, Vintage Cream, Soft Suede

Paper - Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Vintage Cream

Miscellaneous - Brown Grosgrain Ribbon, Twine, Scarlet Jewel Buttons