Butterfly Grunge

This weeks challenge at The Friday Mashup was to create a card using the sketch that's only 2 layers with a grunge element under the first layer.

I typically like to use both the mashup challenges when I do this blog challenge but unfortunately this time I wasn't able to. Truth is, I actually thought I had till after I completed my card and went back to link it... :( Oh well I suppose. So originally I thought the challenge was to complete a project with only 2 layers and a grunge element under the first layer. I knew I wanted to use my gorgeous grunge set but I couldn't figure out how to make the grunge element be under the first layer and still see it well enough to get the look I wanted. Then I remembered my window sheets and ta da!

All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Stamps:  Gorgeous Grunge (130517C) (130514W), Gifts of Kindness (130444C) (130441W), Simply Soft (Retired)

 

Ink: Costal Cabana (131175), Crisp Cantaloupe (131176), Pistachio Pudding (131177), Jet Black StaZon (101406)

 

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Window Sheets (114323)

 

Cool Tools: Bitty Butterfly Punch (129406)

 

The Perfect Touch: Pearls Basic Jewels (119247)

 

 If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Herald, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!

 

 

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~Stephanie~

 

A Happy CAS

I just learned of the CASology challenge. Have you heard of it? The challenge is to make a CAS (Clean and Simple) project. Those are so hard for me!! I always want to do multiple layers and lots of details!! Well, I thought I would give it a try. This weeks theme was Snow.

What reminds you more of snow than a snowman??

I also entered this card into the SUO Challenge as this weeks theme was Merry or Happy and I thought this little snowman sure does make me happy, plus he was made with all Stampin Up! supplies!!

All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Stamps:  Joyful Christmas (Retired)

 

Ink: Mossy Meadow (133645)

 

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (121045), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Mossy Meadow (133676), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Silver Glimmer Paper (135314)

 

Cool Tools: Owl Builder Punch (118074)

 

The Perfect Touch: Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen (105021)

 

 

 If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Herald, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!

 

 

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~Stephanie~

 

A Gray & Silver Sketch

This weeks challenge at The Friday Mashup was to create a project using Basic Gray or Smokey Slate & Silver and the mashup was to add either heat or dry embossing.

 

 

I knew what stamp set I wanted to use but I was having a hard time with my layout. So, I peeked at the Mojo Monday sketch and used that.

 

 

I know my card doesn't follow the sketch exactly but I think it's close enough to count. Don't you?

 

 

 

 

All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Stamps:  Flower Shop (130942C) (130939W), Something to Say (134180C) (134177W)

 

Ink: Basic Gray (126981), Versa Mark (102283)

 

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Smoky Slate (131202), Silver Foil Sheets (132178), Vellum (101856)

 

Cool Tools: Pansy Punch (130698), Pretty Print Embossing Folder (Retired), Delicate Designs Embossing Folder (127023), Large Scallop Edgelits Die (127019), Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack {Heart} (133787)

 

The Perfect Touch: Pearl Basic Jewels (119247), White Embossing Powder (109132), Gray Polka Dot Ribbon (Purchased from JoAnn)

 

 

 

If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Herald, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

~Stephanie~

 





A Blue Color Challenge

The stormy weather has had me kind of down. With weather like this, there really is nothing better than spending some time in my craft room. This week at Pals Paper Arts its a very blue color challenge. I think its was the perfect thing to get my out of my "funk". :)

 

 

I had my Endless Wishes stamp set sitting out from my blog hop card creation so I thought I would use that. After all, what better color than blue (besides glitter of course!) for snowflakes?

It's always disappointing to me when a picture just doesn't do a card justice. For some reason, I just couldn't get a good picture of this card, its so much nicer in person....oh well I guess.

All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Stamps: Endless Wishes (136829)

 

Ink: Bermuda Bay (131171), Pool Party (126982), Soft Sky (131181), Basic Black (126980)

 

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Kraft Cardstock (133674), Pool Party (122924)

 

Cool Tools: Expressions Thinlits Dies (Retired)

 

The Perfect Touch: Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

 

 

 

If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Herald, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!

 

 

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~Stephanie~

SUO Challenge #111 - Tag You're It!

I've been trying real hard to get back into regular blog challenges again. I've just taken way too much time away from my blog this last year. With buying our first house (with 10 acres) and having the horses at  home it sure can be time consuming. So, I'm pretty proud of myself for doing 2 challenges this week. I checked out the SUO Challenge and the theme was tags. I had purchased the tag topper punches a while ago and hadn't used them much so I thought this would be a great opportunity. As I was looking through my stamp sets I seen the From My Heart set. It is one of my all time favorites! I try not to use retired sets too often as I know how frustrating it can be to see a project you love and try to recreate it only to find out the items are no longer available. So I was thrilled that this set is still available (I don't get rid of my retired sets, just in case) ;)

So, without further ado, here's my tag project:

All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Stamps: From My Heart (126557C) (132007W)

 

Ink: Basic Black (126980), Basic Gray (126981)

 

Paper: Mossy Basic Black (121045), Modern Medley DSP (Retired)

 

Cool Tools: Angled Tag Topper Punch (133323)

 

The Perfect Touch: Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119261), Brad (Purchased from Michaels Craft Store)

 

 

 

If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Herald, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!

 

 

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~Stephanie~

Ornamental Pine Golden Christmas

I finally received my Ornamental Pine set (only 3 days later than it was scheduled to arrive) :( I couldn't wait to use it! This weeks challenge #188 at The Friday Mashup is to make a Christmas themed card with gold or silver.

Although my card is more winter themed, I did use the Christmas Wishes greeting on it so what do you think? Does it qualify??

All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Stamps: Ornamental Pine (135107C) (135104W), Gorgeous Grunge (130517C) (130514W)

 

Ink: VersaMark (102283), Old Olive Blendabilities Markers (130999), Crumb Cake Blendabilities Markers (131004)

 

Paper: Kraft Cardstock (133674), Vellum (101856)

 

The Perfect Touch: White Embossing Powder (109132), Gold Embossing Powder (109129), Ribbon (Purchased from Wal Mart)

 

 

If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Herald, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!

 

 

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~Stephanie~

Christmas Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stamp It Group Christmas Holiday Blog Hop. You are likely coming here from Mary Bush's blog. If you happened to just stumble across my blog, why not take a minute and start at the beginning of our blog hop to see all the great ideas and projects. I've added a list of all participants at the end of this post.

Well, I had planned on using my new Ornamental Pine stamp set for this project but it hasn't arrived yet :( That's ok though because I stumbled across my Endless Wishes set and actually ended up making multiple cards instead! How great is that?!?! It's funny how sometimes you can be completely stumped for an idea and other times they can just pour out. For me they tend to pour out all at once but never actually make it to a completed project. They tend to be a partial project here and a pile of supplies for an intended project there lol. I'll just share one for today and maybe spread the others out over the next week or so :)


 I just love all the little words and phrases in this set. The font is just adorable. So, for my project, I thought a word tree would be perfect!

All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Stamps: Endless Wishes (136829), Holiday Home {Star Stamp} (135095)

 

Ink: Mossy Meadow (133645), Hello Honey (133643)

 

Paper: Mossy Meadow (133676), Brushed Gold (102935), Whisper White (100730)

 

Cool Tools: Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack{Star} (133787)

 

The Perfect Touch: Pearl Basic Jewels (119247), Gold Sequin Trim (132983), Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon (122332)

 

 

 

If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Herald, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!

 

I hope you enjoyed my project and continue on to Kathie Rotti at Kathie Loves Stamping and enjoy all the wonderful projects in our holiday blog hop!

 

 

 

 

1. Tami White - Stamp With Tami

2. Diane Giarrusso - Diane Stamps

3. Linda Cullen - Crafty Stampin

4. Siara Acdal - Siara Sweet Sensations

5. Elizabeth Jeanne Thatcher - Crafts by Happy Stamper

6. Lori Mueller - Stampin Dreams

7. Tonya Jastad - The Heart Desires

8. Mary Bush - Stampin in the Sand

9. Stephanie Kolker - Scrappin With Stephie ***YOU ARE HERE***

10. Kathie Rotti  - Kathie Loves Stamping

11. Liz Miller - Stamp with Liz

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

~Stephanie~