Diva Coffee Break Designs Sketch Challenge #171

Lots to do while I am away....so did I bring everything that needed to be taken care of? Of course not! Of all of the things I could have left at home, it was my stamps! As I was packing and the car filled up quickly, I figured I could just use my mom's stamp inventory as her supply doesn't seem to receive the love that mine are used to. However, I didn't take into account the Diva challenges that would need my attention with all current supplies. Hmmmmmm. What will I do? MDS to the rescue! Now I really haven't spent much time playing with My Digital Studio, though I did go through the certification process. Once I got the hang of it, it really wasn't that bad. I do have to work on my margins and such as you can see in the card below, they are slightly off.

Working with MDS was actually a lot of fun. I am going to try my hand at a scrapbook page layout too. This software offers endless possibilities. Plus, you can simply click and send it for professional, affordable printing through Stampin' Up! as well. Click here to purchase your own copy of My Digital Software (#118108, $79.95).

Hop on over to the Diva Coffee Break Designs blog and see what the rest of the design team has come up with for your inspiration. While you are at it, play along with us for your chance to be the Featured Stamper on our blog.

Happy Stampin' and have a wonderful day!

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I saw this group of cards done by another stamper (not SU), H. Pulvirenti, using another company's stamps and thought they were just adorable. So, I had to recreate using SU product. No layers! Can you believe it? The bases are 8-1/2 x 4-1/4, stamped with white Craft ink.

Supplies~

Stamps: Embrace Life, Whimsical Words

Ink: White Craft, Brocade Blue, Pumpkin Pie and Rose Red markers

Accessories: White gel pen

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Diva Challenge #170

Good Morning! It has just been a crazy week and so I am late again with my Diva post. I apologize. I actually had my card done last night, but it just wasn't meeting my standards so I didn't post it. is what I get for waiting until the last minute. Went to bed and worked on it again this morning. I guess I just have a problem with "simple", which is how a lot of my cards have been lately ~ which doesn't make for a happy stamper! Anyway, this was my first attemAnd so, I set out to work again this morning and am much happier with the second card. It is more my style ~ lots of layers and more "pop". Our challenge this week was to use Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery and Chocolate Chip. I actually got my card done and realized there was no Chocolate Chip so I had to redo again. I like it better with the Chocolate Chip anyway.
Supplies~

Stamps: Kind and Caring Thoughts

Ink: Pretty in Pink

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Sending Love Specialty DSP (from the mini), Certainly Celery DSP

Accessories: Pretty in Pink satin ribbon, Little Leaves embosslit, Big Shot, silver brads

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DCBD Challenge #169

Are you ready for a sketch challenge?

It is Wednesday and that means the Divas have a challenge for you. We are working with this sketch. You can use it the way it is, or rotate it to fit your design or image. The interpretation is up to you! So grab your stamps and play along!

I knew I wanted to use the Vintage Vogue stamp set and was so happy when my card came together quite easily! I have been so pressed for time lately and, unfortunately, stamping has had to take a back seat to everything else. This has been so hard for me, but I have been trying to be a big girl and not complain too much......okay, okay, I MAY have to work on that just a little bit... :)

Supplies~

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Well Scripted

Ink: Certainly Celery, Orchid Opulence, Rich Razzleberry

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Accessories: Brads from the Pretties Kit

Not completely inspired yet? You need to hop on over to the Diva blog and see what the rest of the design team has come up with for your inspiration. There are some really great samples using this sketch! Then, play along with us!

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Oh, I haven't stamped in probably over a month now. It feels good! I participated in the DIVA challenge this week. Hard colors to work with, but this is what I came up with. I used markers to color the stamp. It is a background stamp, so quite large.

Supplies~ All Stampin' Up!, of course

Stamps: Pretty Petals, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Cameo Coral and Certainly Celery markers

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Cameo Coral, Whisper White

Accessories: Dimensionals, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Bermuda Bay grosgrain ribbon

Hop on over to the Diva blog and see what the rest of the design team has come up with for your inspiration. We have an amazing design team! Play along with us...simply upload your card and link it to the Diva blog. Have a wonderful day.

Happy Stampin'!

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It is Wednesday again. Don't know where the time goes. The Divas have a sketch challenge this week and here is what I came up with!

My coloring is a bit off in this picture. Sorry, took the picture late at night and the lighting is horrible. I did add some Stickles to make the main image a little sparkly. Take a moment to see what the other Divas have come up with for your inspiration. Play along with us while you are at it!

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Good Morning! Happy Wednesday! I am sooooo slow moving this morning, but have made it here nonetheless! I think I am so stressed from school that it has drained all of my mojo. Our color challenge this week for the Divas is Bravo Burgundy, Pretty in Pink and Soft Suede.....and I can't tell you how long I sat looking at these colors without even the slightest idea to work with. It was sad really. Even my daughter said, "Mom, what are you doing to that poor card?!?" Oh well. After I get some things done today I am going to go on a major mojo search.Supplies~

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Holiday Best

Ink: Soft Suede pad and marker, Bravo Burgundy marker, Pretty in Pink marker

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Bravo Burgundy, Vanilla, Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Heart to Heart punch

Maybe this afternoon will be more productive. Keep your fingers crossed for me! In the meantime, swing by the Diva blog and see what the other Divas have cooked up for your inspiration. Play along with us!

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Good Friday morning to you all! Five posts in a row! I did pretty good this week! Maybe I will get lucky two weeks in a row. Keep your fingers crossed. Today's card is a case and I am sorry to say that I didn't write down the name of the stamper who made it originally. So, if this is your card, please let me know so that I can give you the proper credit. I did pretty much completely case this, though, with the exception of maybe adding a layer or two. It is a beautiful card and the pictures just don't do it justice!

The only thing stamped is the greeting.

Supplies~

Stamps: Well Scripted

Ink: Always Artichoke

Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Really Rust, So Saffron, Vanilla

Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Big Shot, Birds and Blooms embosslit, Little Leaves embosslit, brads

Have a wonderful day!
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Just a quick post today....I decided to pick a stamp set to use that hasn't seen any ink in a while. Priceless is just one of soooo many stamp sets that I have been neglecting lately. Bad stamper! The purple and green color families just seem to call to me...

Supplies~

Stamps: Priceless

Ink: Mellow Moss, Rich Razzleberry

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Mellow Moss, Whisper White, Cottage Wall DSP

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry polka dotted grosgrain ribbon, dimensionals

Have a wonderful day!

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Diva Challenge #163

Good morning and Happy Hump Day! The Divas have a sketch challenge for you all this week. Grab your stamping supplies and come play along with us! We would love to see what you come up with. Simply link your card using Mr. Linky (very self-explanatory!) Need some help? Just let me know and I will be happy to help you with it! Here is my take on the sketch...
Supplies~

Stamps: Kind and Caring Thoughts

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Cardstock: Merry Moments DSP, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Big Shot, 5/8" grosgrain Chocolate Chip ribbon, Flower Brad Assortment

Pretty cool brads, huh? I think they are adorable! So, grab a cuppa joe and head on over to the Diva blog and see what the other DT members have cooked up for your inspiration! Once completely inspired, you have no excuse not to play with us!


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Who Doesn't Love Hugs and Kisses?

I know I do. I am sure you do too! This card was inspired by Amanda Coughlin. It was so sweet looking, though, I had to CASE it. I love this Valentine jumbo wheel. It is in the Occasions Mini in case you haven't seen it yet. And don't forget, Stampin' Up! is donating $2 of the proceeds from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold to the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund. Stampin' Up! is an amazing company and I just love being a demonstrator! Contact me if you would like some more information about joining me as a demonstrator. I promise you will have loads of fun!

Supplies~

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts, Well Scripted, I {Love} Love jumbo wheel

Ink: Real Red, Basic Black

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red

Accessories: 1/4" black grosgrain ribbon, Small Heart punch, Pinking Hearts border punch

Cute, huh? Have a great day!

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Send in the butterflies...

I LOVE butterflies! The theme over at Late Night Stampers Group this week is a butterfly theme. Why don't you join us and play along? You don't have to be a demo to join! Just a stamper who loves Stampin' Up!

My card today is square, 5-1/2", in order to accommodate the scallop oval frame. I actually had to cut yesterday's oval frame to fit! (Yikes!) The bottom of the card was scored using my paper cutter and stylus.

Supplies~

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Great Friend (sentiment)

Ink: Jet Black StazOn, Elegant Eggplant

Cardstock: Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Big Shot, Watercolor Crayons, Blender pen

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful Monday!

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Good Morning! I have been studying so hard this weekend and every now and then I have taken a break to clear my head and relax with some sneaky stamping. I say "sneaky" because my husband hasn't caught me. LOL! He has generously been keeping the kids out from under foot so that I could get some serious studying done. I really appreciate that! However, I occasionally go into overload and need a break. On the upside, I have a full week of blog posts for you!

The inspiration for this card came from Vicki from It's A Stamp Thing. I did change some things around to make it mine, though.

Supplies~

Stamps: Kind and Caring Thoughts, Vintage Vogue

Ink: Night of Navy, Real Red, Mellow Moss

Cardstock: Kraft, Real Red, Whisper White, DSP Hostess Pack III

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Oval Frame die, paper piercer, Scallop Edge punch, Vintage brads

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