Last SOA Challenge Post

This was the last card I made for the Stampin' Out Alzhiemer's Event. This was a Two by Two Card Challenge sponsored by Taylored Expressions. The requirements included using two colors: pink and brown (and neutral color of choice) and only two embellishments: I chose ribbon and a heart brad. And for the layout of the card I used Taylor's Cupcake Challenge #70.

When I saw the challenge colors were pink and brown, I knew I wouldn't have any trouble finding some patterned paper (that is my favorite color combo!) This is an older paper from Doodlebug, the flowers and butterflies are just too fun. For the images I used a cupcake stamp by Endless Creations. I colored it with copic markers and added stickles to the outline of the heart. I also added piercing around the edge, and tied the pink ribbon from Joann Fabrics around the bottom. Then I adhered it to the classic scallop rectangle nestabilities. For the sentiment, this is a stamp by Hero Arts. I stamped it in Gingerbread ink by Versamagic and punched it out with a 7/8 inch circle punch. Then I punched out a brown circle using a 1 inch circle punch. And the scallop is a 1 1/4 inch scallop punch by ek success. In the center I added a glittery heart brad.

That's all for now! Thanks for stopping by!

Taylored Expression Challenge

Well this weekend here is Wisconsin, we were expected to get 6-8 inches of snow. Needless to say I reached for this bright Springy paper to help brighten my mood. We just got rid of all of our snow and the thought of more snow coming....was not what I wanted to hear. Thankfully when I woke up this morning there was merely a covering of snow, and it has all melted by now. Phew! Let's bring on Spring!! So here is the sketch this weekend from Taylored Expressions:

Here is what I did with the sketch:

I started by picking out paper from the 6x6 Gypsy Basic Grey paper pad. I love these paper pads, the patterns are smaller and you get just the right amount of paper for cardmaking! I cut the pieces according to the sketch, and decided to mat the two strips to make them stand out more from the background. Then I added three orange brads to the top of the striped strip. The focal image is from an acrylic set by Hero Arts. The cupcakes are all just too cute. Since the paper I chose had flowers, I chose the cupcake with flowers. I tried coloring this in with my copic markers, and failed miserably...so I reached for my watercolor pencils and had success. You can't tell from the picture, but I added some sparkle to the sprinkles using a glitter pen. I outlined and shadowed the cupcake using my prismacolor cold stone marker. I also added piercing in the corner, and then matted it onto the pink paper. Then I die cut the leafy stuff using the Sizzix Bigz Hello Kitty Flower Bouquet. I attached it them to the card, and then using pop dots added the focal image. Next I added the flowers. These are bazzill flowers, and the center is a brad from Amanda Bleu that I got on clearance. I didn't notice it when I bought them, but there were two holes in the brad...hmmm. I decided that maybe they were there to add some twine, dmc floss, etc. So I gave it a try and I thought it looked pretty good, so I went with it. Maybe that's why they were on clearance?! Last, but not least, I added the sentiment. This is a Lockhart stamp, that I just love, and yes I used my stamp-a-ma-jig. :)

That's all for now! Thanks for stopping by..I get to go frost some chocolate cupcakes! mmm...I tried a new recipe! (Is your mouth watering??? mine is just smelling them)

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #60

It has been awhile since I have made a card. I saw Taylor's cupcake challenge, and thought it was a great place to start. Here is the sketch: This is my take on the sketch:

I didn't have any cupcake images that would work for this card, so I decided to use this cute chick to make an Easter card. I started by choosing my patterned paper. This is paper from Chatterbox called Rosey Cottage and Rosey Bias Plaid. I cut the first plaid layer, and used my ticket corner punch on the corners. Then I made the center layer, and used the apron lace fiskars border punch to make the scallop edge. I added a pink cardstock strip and then tied on the white ribbon. I am not sure where I got this ribbon, but it is almost sheer and I love the texure that it has. For the focal image I decided that I was going to paper piece the chick rather than color it in. After placing the chick onto the white oval, I decided that I would like to mat the oval with the pink scallop to make it stand out more from the patterned paper.

That's all for now, I am working on a post for the Featured Stamper Challenge from Splitcoast. So be sure to check back tomorrow!