Sketched Birthday

Hi there!  A short post....well, most of my posts will be quick ones while my brother-in-law is staying with us recuperating from hip surgery.  I'm amazed at how well he's getting around.  Anyway, the card above is one that was made at Carla Spradling's Card Buffet.  The images are from the Sketched Birthday set, which is new in the 2013-14 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  The colors are Crumb Cake, Bermuda Bay, and Summer Starfruit.  A little Dazzling Details was added to the balloons for some bling.  Too cute!

That's all for now folks.  Thanks for stopping in today!

Gorgeous Grunge

Hi there!  Gosh, I can't believe it's already the middle of the week!  I'm on my way out the door so this will be a quick post.  I CASEd this card from Adriana Benetiz click here to see her card using the Gorgeous Grunge set in a unique way.  I wanted more of a starry night feel so chose to use a different color pallet - Marina Mist and Midnight Muse.  The sentiment is from Sweet Essentials and the star image is from Pennant Parade.  I used Dazzling Details on all of the stars except the one by the sentiment, which has a rhinestone.  Then I decided to step it up a bit......

Here a Midnight Muse card base was used for the stepped up version.  I wanted the "streaks" to be more centered and decided to use Dazzling Diamonds on the stars.  Unfortunately, they don't show up very well in the photo.  A rhinestone was still used on the star by the sentiment.

Ok, must get going to visit a friend in the hospital.  Thanks for stopping in today!

More August Stamp Camp Cards

Hi there!  Gonna post real quick the other cards from Camp held on Saturday.  Love, love, love this new background stamp, Hello Doily!  I used the Always Artichoke Denim ribbon that is new to the catalog this year.  It also comes in blue, which looks like jeans.  (Really? Blue looking like jeans?  Huh, how 'bout that!  lol)

Open view

All SU! supplies used unless otherwise noted.
 

Stamps: Hello Doily, Love & Care (Hostess set in Summer Mini - avail until 31 Aug), Word Play

Paper: White, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake

Ink: Rich Razzleberry pad & marker, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke pad & marker

Tools: Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, distressing tool (optional)

Other:  Rich Razzleberry 1/4” grosgrain ribbon, Always Artichoke 3/8” denim jean ribbon, sponges

Inspiration:  Eileen Lefevre   http://elefevre.blogspot.com   posted 20 aug 11

The last card is from a new set in the 2011-2012 IBC (Inspiration Book & Catalog) called Button Buddies.  Too cute!  So many possibilities with this set.  Made a little "snail trail" with Dazzling Details, which is in the Holiday Mini and available Sep 1st.

inside Mr Snail is slithering along!

Stamps: Button Buddies, Inspired by Nature, Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess set), On Your Birthday

Paper: Early Espresso, White, Old Olive, Brights DSP Stack

Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive - pad & markers

Tools: Mat pack & paper piercer, 3/4” circle punch,  acrylic blocks

Other:  Buttons, Dazzling Details (available Sep 1), dimensionals, glue dots

Inspiration: Kathy Tanner  www.stampingstill.blogspot.com  Jul 4, 2011 post 

Today we can register for the Louisville, KY Regional.  About half of the Pieces of Heart Stampers will be attending.  We have another Demo not affiliated with our group but we love her just the same.  Whoo Hoo!  Another road trip with my favorite Demo peeps!  This is an all day event - unlike the Branson Regional which was only a half day.  Looking forward to it!  A new adventure.  Never been to Louisville.

OK, I'm out of here - meeting friends for coffee.  Have a great day and thank you for stopping by!