PP101 - Sketch - Mocha Morning with Elements of Style

The Paper Player has a new sketch designed by the talented Lesley Croghan, PP101 in which the design team like always as come up with some gorgeous artwork inspiration for it. If you would like to join, click here to go directly to the challenge. 

Here is mine: 

I love this DSP paper: Mocha Morning Specialty (retired) along with a special friend of mine at work, so I made her this card for her special day and hope she enjoys. I should call this card....something old with somthing new.

This set is one of my favorites as well called: Elements of Style. Here I used one of the new In-Colors: Raspberry Ripple for the flower, Old Olive for the leaves, and Soft Suede for the bird with has Stampin Dimensionals underneath. Added a tiny basic pearl on his eye. In addition did a little paper piercing around the circle. Filled in the color with an Aqua Painter.

Here, I used 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon in Very Vanilla and for the center, I first added a clear button on top, later punched out a 5/8" circle with the DSP and added it on top with a glue dot. For final touch, added a basic pearl in the middle.

This set comes with such a versatile sentiment...."For You" along with another saying (not pictured) which is perfect for any occassion.

Cardstock used is Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, and Crumb Cake. Stampin Dimensionals were also used under the circle. Hope you Enjoy and have fun creating.
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Pals Blog Hop May 2012 - Retirement Party

It's a Retirement Party! It's the Pals Blog Hop! It's the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop! Today the Stampin' Pretty Pals are sharing some fabulous cards and projects showcasing our favorite retiring products!You've probably hopped over from Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX, I'm stop number 13 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for retiring Stampin' Up! products from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you'll be back on track

Here is mine...

One of my favorite sets is being retired called: Messages for Mom. I just love the letters along with the sentiments the stamp set comes with. Also, one of my favorite DSP, Mocha Morning Speciality. This DSP has been used for so many occassions, so I may end up stocking up on it before they run out.

Here is a close up of the lettering, which I ended up cutting each one and adding Stampin Dimensionals under them to pop up the word "MOM".

I was so happy that I got this Bigz Die called: Flower Daisies #2, which I alternated between Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler cardstock. At the end, added basic rhinestones in the middle to complete this flower.

In the end, I couldn't resist but to add 3 small hearts along the side, easy to do when you use the small heart punch. My way of sending extra love to her.

For the sketch design, the Pals Paper Arts PPA133, designed by Margaret Moody came in very handy when thinking of what I wanted to make. For me, this was a terrific sketch to use and I hope my Mom enjoys.

Here is the sketch

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog, stop number 14 on the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by!

1. Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
2. Mary Fish at Stampin Pretty
3. Kim Luithle at Kim's Stampin
4. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin' Blog
5. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
6. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
7. Laurie Mercer at My Stampin' Blog
8. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
9. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
10. Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie's Crafty Corner
11. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
12. Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX
13. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki's Creative Corner
14. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
15. Shannon Jaramillo at EZPeasyCards
16. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
17. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin' Space
18. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
19. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn

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Mojo Monday 217 - Posy Punch with Leter It and Mocha Morning Specialty

Once again, it's another weekly challenge at Mojo Monday , sketch designed by Julee Tilman, MOJO217. The important thing is to have fun! Easy to join, click here to go directly to the challenge. This week it's a pick of round or square. Here is my card below.

This was a fun card to make, especially with this DSP paper. I cut a black scallop circle using the Scallop BigZ Die and put that on top of a 4 1/2" circle card to get me started. Than, I cut a 3 3/4" circle in Very Vanilla and 3 1/2" circle with the DSP paper. 

Added this cute button from my stash of crafts and buttons. Cardstock used to create the T shape on the card was Sahara Sand and for the dots on the scallop circle, I used the white Uni-ball gel pen.

I than cut a 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" rectangle in Cherry Cobbler for the right hand side. Later added the Fancy Flower on top. Stamp set used was the Posy Punch and color used was Soft Suede.

Didn't want to stop there, so I used Crumb Cake ink and the Letter It stamp set for the "T". Stamp Set Fabulous Phrases and Cherry Cobbler ink was also used directly on top of the "T". Last but not least added stampin dimensionals to pop up the letter. Hope you Enjoy!

Posy Punch Item #122480 Wood or #122482 Clear

Fabulous Phrases #117002 Wood or #120501 Clear

 

Letter It # 122840 Wood or # 122842 Clear

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Happy Birthday - Mocha Morning Speciality

As I mentioned, more Mocha Morning Speciality to come. Yes, I can't seem to put this paper down. I love it. Here I made a Birthday card for someone special and hope they like it. 

I only wish I could sit down more and do more cards in one sitting, but having swollen feet and back pain is not helping me to much, but trying not to let that stop me from doing what I love, which is creating and sharing.

The 3 little flowers at the bottom were punched out using the Trio Flower punch now (retired) in Cherry Cobbler and added 3 little basic pearls. For the ribbon, I used Chocolate Chip 5/8" satin ribbon.

The stamp set I picked for this card was Perfect Punches and Cherry Cobbler ink. The Extra-Large Oval punch came in handy since it's the matching punch for this stamp image. Quick this way if you need to make a fast card. Stamp and punch. 

Since I wanted a mat behind the sentiment, I used the Decorative Label punch in Chocolate Chip cardstock, but it was kind of small for me so I made some adjustments by cutting it in half and snipping off the pointed edges that the middle has.

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Hope you Enjoy!!
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The Paper Players CAS#60 - Sketch - Thank-you with It's a Wrap Occasions

I love sketches and this week The Paper Players has a beautiful sketch designed by the talented LeAnne Pugliese PP60. To join the fun click here to go directly to the challenge. I'm happy that this week I got a chance to play, it's always fun. Here is mine below.

I've been wanting to play around with this new stamp set called: It's a Wrap Occasions for awhile now and when I saw the sketch "in threes" with sentiment , I thought perfect, let's give it a shot.

I Picked 3 colors to work with, Island Indigo, Real Red, and Soft Suede. Each strip is 1" x 2 1/2" and works perfectly with any of the wrap images. For the cardstock, I used Pool Party and cut 3 5/8" x 2 3/4".

Later, I felt like adding more color, so I picked Pink Pirouette and cut 3 7/8" x 3" to finish off matting "the three".

I used DSP Mocha Morning Specialty and Soft Suede cardstock. For ribbon, I used 3/8" Twill Tape and stampin dimensionals to pop up the main attraction. Hope you enjoy!!

Complete List of Supplies:

• Stamp Set - It's a Wrap Occasions (123592)c (123590)W
• Inks - Island Indigo(122937), Real Red (103133), Soft Suede (115657) 
• Cardstock - Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette, Pool Party, Whisper White 
• DSP - Mocha Morning Speciality (122366) 
• Other- Stampin Dimensionals (104430),  3/8" Twill Tape (119970) 

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Mojo Monday MOJO204 - Sketch - Herb Expression with Mocha Morning

Another week at Mojo Monday. This week it's a sketch design by Julee Tilman called MOJO204. I missed last week's, but was determined to play this week. To join, click here to go straight to the challenge.

The doctor's said I needed to rest more since I'm not feeling at all to well, so I do apologize for not posting this last week as much, but doing the best I can with the pregnancy. I don't have that much more to go. Yeah!!! Anyway, getting back to card business. Here is what I came up with.

Yes, it's the DSP Mocha Morning Specialty again, but this time, I used the stamp set called: Herb Expressions.To add some color, I used Blushing Bride ribbon and cardstock.

For the sentiment, I used Early Espresso and sponged around the circle using Soft Suede ink. Yes, I did use stampin dimensionals on this card under the 2 1/2" x 3" square in the middle.

For the leaves, I used the stamp set: Build a Blossom on Lucky Limeade cardstock along with the matching punch called: Blossom Petal Builder. I love this flower, but it's now retired but wanted to add something in the corner. It's called: Adorments.

I went crazy with pearls as you can see. Not sure if it's too much?? , but I ended up liking it after all. The circle size is 2 1/2" (Blushing Bride) and 21/4" circle (Very Vanilla). I used the circle scissor plus for this. Hope you enjoy!!!

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PPA106 - Dress for Success - Mocha Morning Specialty

Time flys and it's already another week at the Pals Paper Arts Challenge. This week's challenge is Dress for Success. To join the fun click here to go to the challenge. It's fun!!!

Here is the challenge: Dressing for Success is easy as 1-2-3 this week at Pals Paper Arts.  Follow our simple recipe to success:  Use 1 piece of designer series paper, 1 punch and 1 sentiment. 

For this card, I used the embossing folder, Framed Tulips to give the card a frame and than since I love this DSP paper, Mocha Morning Speciality, I couldn't resist.

For the sentiment, I used Early Espresso Ink and an image from the stamp set called: Tagtastic which is a hostess set which can be earned for only $10.00. You can't beat that!! Also, I can use this card for most occassions with the saying "Just for You". 

Added some basic pearls, but the paper itself is elegant if you don't want to add more to it.

For the punch, I used the Scallop Trim Border Punch to go accross under the strip of black.

Hard to tell in the photo, but the card was sponged lightly with Soft Suede Ink all the way around on the outside. Stampin dimensionals were used to pop up the saying and I sponged around it using: Soft Suede ink.

Complete List of Supplies:

• Stamp Set - Tagtastic (122747)
• Inks - Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657) 
• Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Basic Black 
• DSP - Mocha Morning Speciality (122366) 
• Other- Stampin Dimensionals (104430),  Basic Pearls ( 119247), 
• Punches - Decorative Label (120907), Scallop Trim Border (118402)



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2011 Pals August Blog Hop

Welcome to the August Pals Hop! This month, we're featuring fun and creative 3-dimensional projects! Enjoy the hop and the amazing creations that the Pals have come up with.

You've likely hopped over from Linda Fisher at Linda's Stampin Loft, I'm stop number 16 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for 3-D paper projects from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you'll be back on track!

Here is my mini purse using one of my favorite DSP paper called:
Mocha Morning Specialty

This mini purse was designed to hold 3x3 cards with envelopes as a gift for someone special, but also can be used for putting any little special gift inside.

Here is a picture of the backside of the purse which has 3 mini neutral brads

The little purse was created using the Bigz Die Top Note.

I cut out 2 of them for the front and back

The top was done by cutting out 1 Bigz Die Scallop Circle and scored to cover the front and back. I also used 2 eyelets and pulled through Chocolate Chip satin ribbon for the handles. Several neutral brads were used on the front for decoration.

I used the Decorative Label Punch to cover up the brads that were showing from the inside and at the same time it gave it a decorative look.

For the flower, I used the Birds and Bloom Sizzlits (now retired) and added a basic pearl for the center

Here are the matching cards I created to go inside the little mini purse.

The cards measure 3x3

Here is a picture with all of the cards tucked inside the mini purse

Hope you Enjoy!! More Mocha Morning Speciality to come.....

Hop along for more inspiring ideas from Martha Stewart at Seasons of Stamping, stop number 17 on the August PALS HOP! Thanks for "hopping" by!

1. Stephanie Uzee at Stampin' with Suzee
2. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
3. Barbara Chatzkel at Take out Paper Arts
4. Jason Casper at Jason's Stampin Pad
5. Melanie Collins at Oops a Daisy Designs
6. Carmen Sublasky at The Creative Stamptuary
7. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
8. Sandie Conner at Pretty Provisions
9. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
10. Leah O'Brien at My Stampin' Room
11. Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
12. Rae Harper at Wild West Stampin', Scrappin' & Crafts
13. Kylie Nicolsi at Kylie's Crafty Corner
14. Pam Giudici at Wacky Whippet Stamper
15. Linda Fisher at Linda's Stampin Loft
16. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki's Creative Corner
17. Martha Stewart at Seasons of Stamping
18. Mike Fuke at Stampin-Style
19. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping

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