Freshly Made Sketches #33

Hi All,
I finally had a chance to create this weekend. Even if it was only one card so far it felt good! Crazy week! Anyway I had needed a quick card for a friend to pass onto a co-worker who would like to host her own workshop. So I went on over to Freshly Made Sketches and they did not disappoint! This is their great sketch:

And here is what I came  up with:

I used Vintage Vogue in Early Espresso Ink. Vintage Vogue will be retiring at the end of this month. I layered pieces of First Edition DP with alternating pieces of Early Espresso and Very Vanilla card stock. Hope she enjoys it! Thanks for stopping by!

Karin

February Stamp a Stack cards

Hi All,
I wanted to share the three cards that I planning on doing at my February 22nd stamp a stack class. I am doing a general "friends" card, a birthday and a thank you. Here they are:

Feel free to contact me if your interested in coming or hosting your own! They are the best girls night in!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin

Less is More week 49

Morning All,
Made a "deal" with myself this morning, I can complete one challenge then I must do paperwork! Well I was surfing to some of my favorite blogs and I checked out the Less is More Challenge. Their challenge was for your card to be:
                     Predominantly Purple

I was immediately drawn in as I love the combination of Stampin Up's in colors Concord Crush and Wisteria Wonder. Here is what I came up with:

I really feel like the "white space" shows off the combination nicely. I have been dusting off and using my Vintage Vogue set quite a bit lately, its so versatile! Here is what I used:

Paper: Whisper White, Concord Crush and Wisteria Wonder

Ink: Concord Crush and Wisteria Wonder

Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue

Punch: Moder Label

Embellishments: Large and regular sized Sticky Back Pears (the large sized are new for the Occasions Mini!)

I did a modified rock and roll technique on the flowers. I didn't have the ink pads, just the markers. So I colored each flower and edged it with the darker marker then I cut them all out for depth and layered over that corner. I really love how it turned out and I think I will be adding this card to my Valentines stash. I love using non-traditional colors for cards!

Have a great day!

Karin

CCMC182

Morning all,

I was on such a great role until yesterday! Ugh came home from work with a sore throat which turned into a lovely fever! I can not stand being sick! So anyway didn't get a chance to post this card I made for Create with Connie and Mary's challenge of the week. Here was their sketch:

I used the sketch as a basis for another of my Valentines. Here is what I came up with:

Hope you can see the gold embossing! My camera is still DOA and I have been using my iphone (its a totally amazing tool but I haven't even begun to tap into its abilities!). Here is my recipe:
Stamps: Vintage Vogue
Paper: Everyday Elegance (new saleabration paper!!), Lucky Limeade and Pool Party
Embellishments: Gold Embossing powder, Versa Mark, lucky limeade organza ribbon and sticky back pearls
Punches: Small Scallop punch
Thanks so much for checking out my card! Here's to a healthier 2012!!
Karin