Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #560

It is 2023 and time for me to jump back into challenges!  First up... Cupcake Inspirations who are challenging us to build cards around the theme of WINTER FUN.  I made a clean and layered card featuring a couple Lawn Fawn's sledding critters.

Enjoy.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Lawn Fawn Snow One Like You Essentials by Ellen Oh What Fun
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid navy cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder
Embellishments	Copic Opaque white ink (snow splatter) American Crafts aqua glitter tape
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

Inspired By... Pinecones and Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #556

  

This week at Inspired By..., we are being inspired by PINECONES.  I made a Thanksgiving card featuring a bit of snow and very glittery pinecones.  I am also submitting this to Cupcake Inspiration Anything Goes.

Enjoy.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Memory Box Pine Needles Memory Box Pinecone Frame My Favorite Things Bitty Thanks and Gratiftude
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Desert Storm Bazzill solid black and green cardstock
Ink	Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder Kurtake watercolors (snow splatter) Copics (E27 for branch and borders)
Embellishments	Amy's Magic copper glitter Little Things by Lucy's Cards sequins
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

The Paper Players - PP614 - A Sketch Challenge from Ann and Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #555

We are working with a sketch this week at The Paper Players; I combined the sketch with the theme, Halloween Fun, at Cupcake Inspirations.  I made a sweet kids Halloween card with lots of bright colors.

Enjoy.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Simon Says Stamp Trick or Treat Simon Says Stamp Trick or Treat die
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid black cardstock Candy DSP (stash) Scrap purple and green cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers
Embellishment	Felt rick rack (stash)
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #554

This week at Cupcake Inspirations, we are working with the colors HOT PINK, BLACK, and WHITE. I made a birthday card for my stash. The background is a piece of cardstock I have been saving for years.  It is sparkly pink...from Amuse Artstamps.  The cake layers are washi.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	My Favorite Things Birthday Cake Mama Elephant Big Happy Birthday
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Amuse Artstamps patterned cardstock Bazzill solid black cardstock
Ink
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards pearls Doodlebug washi American Craft glitter tape Smooches gold accents
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

Cupcake Inspirations Safari Animals

This week at Cupcake Inspirations, we are working with Safari Animals.  I chose an elephant and giraffe, making a shaped baby card.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Clean and Simple Large Baby Shower dies My Favorite Things Essential Sentiments Hero Arts Infinity circle dies (elephant ear)
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Scrap DSP cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments	Googly eyes (stash) Amuse Artstamps ribbon American Crafts glitter tape
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Cupcake Inspiration Challenges #552 and Double Trouble Challenge #120

This week at Cupcake Inspirations, we are working with the colors JADE, YELLOW and BROWN. Cupcake Inspirations is partnering with Double Trouble this week!  I made a card with the adorable Gus and Gertie. I was amazed the road ribbon is "jade" and brown.

Enjoy!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Taylored Expressions Gus & Gertie Paper Smooches Stitched Flourishes My Favorite Things Jumbo Cloud STAX
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers
Embellishments	May Arts ribbon
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Double Trouble Challenge #118 "Relaxation Celebration" and Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #551

   

This week at Double Trouble, Trouble Maker has requested we make a card that reflects how we relax (National Relaxation Day is coming up), while Twisted Sister has asked us to "stop and smell the roses" and include a flower on our project.  Given cardmaking is my preferred form of relaxation, as well as my favorite hobby, I am adding my card to Cupcake Inspiration this week.  Cupcake Inspiration is requesting cards featuring HOBBIES.  I made a simple one layer card for a crafty friend!

Enjoy!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Stampingbella Tiny Tiny Crafty Friends Pinkfresh Blanket Stitched Rectangles
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards pearls
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #550

This week at Cupcake Inspirations, we are working with the colors: PINK, GRAY and WHITE.  I made a simple. one layer, note card featuring mum outlines.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Scrapbook.com Mum stencil Mama Elephant Just a Note Mama Elephant Hello Friend Wishes
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Versafine Onyx Hero Arts clear embossing powder Distress Oxide: Worn Lipstick, Hickory Smoke
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Ranger Stamp Platform

Cupcake Inspirations #547

This week at Cupcake Inspirations, the theme is STARS.  I incorporated red, white and blue into my nested striped stars.  

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Simon Says Stamp Vented Star Taylored Expressions Americana Script
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill red and navy cardstock
Ink
Embellishments	Star sequins from stash
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Bearly Art Precision Glue Scortape 3M foam tape

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #546

This week at Cupcake Inspirations, we are working with the colors Lavender, Purple and Pink.  This was a harder color combination that I thought it would be... though I struggle with all color challenges.  I attempted to color the image above only in purple and pink with a few neutrals thrown in.

Enjoy!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Stampingbella Tiny Townie Dorothy the Dreamer
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers
Embellishments
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform

Tic Tac Toe Challenge TTTC162 & Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #544

I am combining the challenges at Cupcake Inspirations featuring the theme STRIPES, and Tic Tac Toe where I focused on the left diagonal: DIE CUT, FREE, and LARGE SENTIMENT.  All the letters have been popped up with foam tape for lots of dimension.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Hero Arts Thank You Message Coverplate
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Memory Box DSP Bazzill fuchsia cardstock
Ink
Embellishments	Studio Katia peach flowers Little Things by Lucy's Cards gems (flower centers)
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #541 & Double Trouble Challenge #107 "KISS - Create a Scene"

BUNNIES are the theme over at Cupcake Inspirations this week.  Cupcake Inspirations is teaming up with Double Trouble this month where Trouble Maker is encouraging us to create a simple scene (KISS) and Twisted Sister wants to see a bunny in our scene.  I created a sweet scene (with a bunny!) using a N&T Easter set.

Enjoy!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Pink Fresh Diagonal Stitched Rectangles Neat & Tangled Cottontail Cuties
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers Versafine Onyx (sentiment) Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass, Antique Linen)
Embellishments
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #540

This week at Cupcake Inspirations, we are working with the COLORS Iced Mint, Buttercup and Blush (Pink).  I made a simple Copic-colored Easter card.

Enjoy.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Avery Elle Easter Blessings Concord & 9th Ribbon Banner die
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Versafine Onyx Hero Arts clear embossing powder Copic markers
Embellishments
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #539

This week at Cupcake Inspirations, the theme is PETS. Just reading my blog you know I love dogs, my avatar is my beloved goldendoodle, Archie (pictured napping below!).  I colored a favorite past time by Anita Jeram for my card.

Enjoy.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Colorado Craft Company Puppy Quilt
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill black cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder Copic Markers
Embellishments
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

The Flower Challenge #65 Occasions & Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #538

This month at The Flower Challenge, we are making flower cards for an "occasion", like birthday, wedding or anniversary.  I liked the card and decided to submit to Cupcake Inspiration's Anything Goes challenge.  This is a simple stenciled card, lots of masking, in bright colors.  Completed by a layered birthday sentiment die cut and a stamped sub-sentiment.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies/Stencils	Simon Says Stamp Painted Wreath stencil Simon Says Stamp Sending Smiles Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Birthday
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Scrap cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Variety of Distress Oxide inks
Embellishments
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue

Cupcake Inspirations #537

The week at Cupcake Inspirations, we are making card featuring Valentine Hearts. Given Valentines was earlier this week, I have focused on hearts.  A very CAS card made of die cuts that can be used for a variety of occasions.

Enjoy.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Savvy Stamps Typewriter Simon Says Stamp Life Bubble Horizontal Simon Says Stamp Mini Hearts set
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill black Pink Mirracard
Ink
Embellishments
Other	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Bearly Art Precision Glue