Peony

This week at Just Add Ink it's an inspiration challenge- I've taken inspiration from the flower and a burst of Colour. Some really cheerful DT samples and entries this week.
I hope you like my page- I love peonies- every year my own peony bush gets better- this is a bloom this year.

Colour combo; Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight.
Stamp Set: Greenhouse Garden.
DSP: Greenhouse Gala.

Cafe Au Lait

Bonjour mes aime!
Following on from my last card and dreaming of drinking cafe au lait in a Paris street cafe, I've come up with this card. I wanted to use this stamp for another Gingersnap Challenge, but just couldn't quite get it to work- then I had this idea, I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out. I especially like the colours.

Colour Combo: Pink Piroutte, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip.
Stamps: Artistic Etchings, Elements of Style, Lovely as a Tree, Pun Fun.

Paris in the Spring

I've made this card for the Gingersnap Creations colour challenge- Coffee and Cream. I've not added a coffee cup- but I can imagine sitting in Paris in a cafe drinking expresso! I have added a little pink- I'm happy how this cards turned out.
Check out the DT's cards Here

My Colour Combo:
SU; Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla.

BOO!

I feel like I might have some serious competition on my hands LOL. As jasper is on a card making mission. This is todays card he's made, I have given him No help, he's chosen the colours, the stamps the design- he's even taken the photo. I love how he's got the monster coming out of the undergrowth- and what a Colour Combo! Feeling like a proud mom, I'm entering his card into his first challenge! Check out the other kids entries at Kona Kid Krafters.

Stamps;make a Monster, Grunge Rock, Organic Grace (retired)
Colour Combo; Pacific Point, Certainly celery, Riding Hood Red.

Kimono Fun

I hope you like my card I've made it for this weeks sketch over at Stamping 411. I think it looks fun and I'm really happy how it's turned out.

Here's my son, Jasper's card, it's the time of year for thank you's! He saw me make mine and he wanted a go:)

Berry Monochrome

I will often make monochrome cards, because I like how they look- and this weeks challenge at Just Add Ink is Just Add Monochrome.
Here's my card, I've used Rich Razzleberry, it's not quite turned out like I'd hoped, I think it's just a little heavy.

Materials:
Card: Glossy paper, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White.
DSP: Island Oasis, Newsprint.
Inks: Rich razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Versamark.
Stamp Sets: Friends Never fade, Fifth Ave Floral, Ovals All.
Other: Clear embossing powder, Taffeta ribbon, Circle Ice Brads, Dimensionals.

Vintage Travel

I've been wanting to play along at Mojo Monday for a while- finally got chance this week. They have some cool sketches, this week is no exception.

Details:
cardstock: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Whisper White.
Inks: Versamark, Peach Parfait, Night of Navy, Not Quite Navy.
Stamp Set:Extreme Elements, Teeny Tiny Sentiments,Coast to Coast (Retired).
DSP: Newsprint, Travel Journal.
Other: Black Embossing Powder,Vintage Trinkets, Big Shot, Lots of Tags Die, stitching,Smooch, Aqua painter & sponges.

Breezy Summer

This weeks challenge over at Just Add Ink is to Just Add Summer. Now for me it is a real challenge to do a simple card- I love adding heaps of bits and bobs. So I set myself the challenge of doing a real simple card. I've embossed with black a shell from Seaside (retired) on a scrap piece of Whisper White. Embossed again with black the sentiment from Grunge Rock from the current mini. I've then brayered on both pieces, using inks: So Saffron, Peach Parfait, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise. Add a little bit of distressing and Linen Thread and it's done. I think it has a real sea worn effect- I love it!

Because I Care

I've joined this latest edition of Ustamp with Dawn & Friends, I wasn't sure what to expect but 2 days in I've already seen and got the directions to make some gorgeous stuff. Here is the first project I've had a go at- designed by my very own upline Paula Dobson. So I had to make this one first!! She is a very talented lady, and I'm proud to be part of her team.
To join in the fun over at Ustamp with Dawn & her friends- please see the blinky on the right hand side- it will take you right there.
Happy New Year to Everyone-