Watercolor Wings

I have a confession to make......I am SERIOUSLY OBSESSED with WATERCOLOR WINGS!!  Any of you that have this stamp set know exactly what I'm talking about!  There are so many ways to make these gorgeous butterflies, I could sit at my desk and stamp all day!



I used the small butterfly for the first time on my card for the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge.  Before I get to all the details, let's look at the sketch.



I have to admit, this sketch was definitely a challenge for me.....I had to sit and think awhile!  Once I pulled out Watercolor Wings, things got rolling.



I went with my two new favorite In Colors, Watermelon Wonder and Tip Top Taupe for my main colors.



I made the butterfly similar to the one I shared for the Single Stair Step Card Tutorial.  I started with a stamped off Sahara Sand base, added Blushing Bride then Watermelon Wonder.  The sentiment comes from a different set, Endless Thanks.  I liked the banner, it pairs nicely with the butterfly.



Did you notice the bit of Watermelon Wonder Dotted Lace Trim??  I used it in place of scallops in the sketch.  There's something else worth noting....the polka dot paper.  I pulled it from the June My Paper Pumpkin kit!  I will show you more about how I used my kit later in the week, including how to use this great paper wisely!



Lastly, let's take a peek inside the card.  I used the banner again to complete my sentiment.

Now it’s up to you!  How about joining the challenge with me??  Just go to Techno Stamper for all the details plus more great samples from the Design Team.

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Tree of Friendship

I have lots of awesome new stamps from the annual catalog, but I keep coming back to one of the first ones I got ..... Sprinkles of Life.

I went with this set yet again because it was perfect for the sketch I'm using today.  Check out Mary Jo's sketch for the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge.

The sketch may have a flower, but I saw a tree with clouds behind it.  Bright colors paired with soft brought my idea to life.

Cucumber Crush made a great card base with texture from the Woodgrain embossing folder.  Pool Party clouds added softness and balanced the card out nicely.

I love having a coordinating punch to make assembly easy!  The tree is stamped then punched, even the sweet little flowers.

Speaking of flowers, how about a row along the inside??  Makes for a happy card in my book!  I stamped the sentiment in Pool Party then wished I had used Cucumber Crush for a bolder look.  But it's still a happy card so I'm happy!

Now it's up to you!  How about joining the challenge with me??  Just go to Techno Stamper for all the details plus more great samples from the Design Team.

Mary Jo Price- Williams:  Technostamper 

Sue Root:  Stampin' With Sue2

Robbie Rubula: InkedX2 

Eileen LeFevre: Eileen's Stampin' Fever Blog 

Tanya Bell: Stamping T! 

Carolyn Bennett: Carolyn's Paper Fantasies 

Jonia Smith: Stampin for Me 

Mary Brown: Stamper Camper

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Tree of Friendship

I have lots of awesome new stamps from the annual catalog, but I keep coming back to one of the first ones I got ..... Sprinkles of Life.

I went with this set yet again because it was perfect for the sketch I'm using today.  Check out Mary Jo's sketch for the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge.

The sketch may have a flower, but I saw a tree with clouds behind it.  Bright colors paired with soft brought my idea to life.

Cucumber Crush made a great card base with texture from the Woodgrain embossing folder.  Pool Party clouds added softness and balanced the card out nicely.

I love having a coordinating punch to make assembly easy!  The tree is stamped then punched, even the sweet little flowers.

Speaking of flowers, how about a row along the inside??  Makes for a happy card in my book!  I stamped the sentiment in Pool Party then wished I had used Cucumber Crush for a bolder look.  But it's still a happy card so I'm happy!

Now it's up to you!  How about joining the challenge with me??  Just go to Techno Stamper for all the details plus more great samples from the Design Team.

Mary Jo Price- Williams:  Technostamper 

Sue Root:  Stampin' With Sue2

Robbie Rubula: InkedX2 

Eileen LeFevre: Eileen's Stampin' Fever Blog 

Tanya Bell: Stamping T! 

Carolyn Bennett: Carolyn's Paper Fantasies 

Jonia Smith: Stampin for Me 

Mary Brown: Stamper Camper

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I'm Here for You

Oh my goodness...tomorrow is the magical day!  The NEW catalog goes live and you can still order from the current and Occasions catalogs too!!!  It will truly be an exciting day!!  Let's take another peak at a NEW set that you will be able to order called Friendly Wishes.

I so love the bold sentiments in this set!!!  Perfect for the chalkboard look which I think looks amazing with the NEW colors WATERMELON WONDER and CUCUMBER CRUSH.

I got my inspiration for today's card from Mary Jo's awesome Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge.

The Cherry on Top Designer Paper Stack has so many beautiful patterns, but when I saw the cherries I knew it was the one!

The card is pretty simple.  The sentiment is White Craft ink on chalkboard paper that I die cut with a circle framelit.  I layered it over the designer paper and added small flowers and leaves with the Bird Builder Punch and flower from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.

I love how adding just one small detail can bring so much to a card!!! The little flowers really make the card look finished.

How about giving the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge a try??  You have two weeks to get creative!!  Stop over at Techno Stamper to find more details about the challenge and more gorgeous samples from the Design Team.

Mary Jo Price- Williams:  Technostamper 

Sue Root:  Stampin' With Sue2

Robbie Rubula: InkedX2 

Eileen LeFevre: Eileen's Stampin' Fever Blog 

Tanya Bell: Stamping T! 

Carolyn Bennett: Carolyn's Paper Fantasies 

Jonia Smith: Stampin for Me 

Mary Brown: Stamper Camper

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I'm Here for You

Oh my goodness...tomorrow is the magical day!  The NEW catalog goes live and you can still order from the current and Occasions catalogs too!!!  It will truly be an exciting day!!  Let's take another peak at a NEW set that you will be able to order called Friendly Wishes.

I so love the bold sentiments in this set!!!  Perfect for the chalkboard look which I think looks amazing with the NEW colors WATERMELON WONDER and CUCUMBER CRUSH.

I got my inspiration for today's card from Mary Jo's awesome Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge.

The Cherry on Top Designer Paper Stack has so many beautiful patterns, but when I saw the cherries I knew it was the one!

The card is pretty simple.  The sentiment is White Craft ink on chalkboard paper that I die cut with a circle framelit.  I layered it over the designer paper and added small flowers and leaves with the Bird Builder Punch and flower from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.

I love how adding just one small detail can bring so much to a card!!! The little flowers really make the card look finished.

How about giving the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge a try??  You have two weeks to get creative!!  Stop over at Techno Stamper to find more details about the challenge and more gorgeous samples from the Design Team.

Mary Jo Price- Williams:  Technostamper 

Sue Root:  Stampin' With Sue2

Robbie Rubula: InkedX2 

Eileen LeFevre: Eileen's Stampin' Fever Blog 

Tanya Bell: Stamping T! 

Carolyn Bennett: Carolyn's Paper Fantasies 

Jonia Smith: Stampin for Me 

Mary Brown: Stamper Camper

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Sprinkles of Life Birthday

How about another card using my favorite new set from the upcoming annual catalog??  I hope you don't get tired of seeing Sprinkles of Life cards because I can't get enough of this super cute stamp set!

When in need of a quick and easy card, this is the way to go!  You can thank Mary Jo over at Techno Stamper for this fun card idea!  I used her Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge to create a bright and happy birthday card.

When I first looked at the sketch, I immediately knew I was going to use the new Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack for my background.  There are soooooo many cute patterns to choose from!  In the end, I went with the multi-colored polka dots paired with a Watermelon Wonder card base.

What's a birthday without a cupcake??  How about a Tip Top Taupe cupcake with  yummy Pool Party frosting!  I love how great Pool Party ink and paper pairs with Bermuda Bay sequins.  I chose that color just because I knew my cupcake had to have sequin sprinkles!

So, are you in need of a birthday card??  How about giving the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge a try this week for any card you may need!  Stop over at Techno Stamper to find more details about the challenge and more gorgeous samples from the Design Team.

Mary Jo Price- Williams:  Technostamper 

Sue Root:  Stampin' With Sue2

Robbie Rubula: InkedX2 

Eileen LeFevre: Eileen's Stampin' Fever Blog 

Tanya Bell: Stamping T! 

Carolyn Bennett: Carolyn's Paper Fantasies 

Jonia Smith: Stampin for Me 

Mary Brown: Stamper Camper

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Sprinkles of Life Birthday

How about another card using my favorite new set from the upcoming annual catalog??  I hope you don't get tired of seeing Sprinkles of Life cards because I can't get enough of this super cute stamp set!

When in need of a quick and easy card, this is the way to go!  You can thank Mary Jo over at Techno Stamper for this fun card idea!  I used her Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge to create a bright and happy birthday card.

When I first looked at the sketch, I immediately knew I was going to use the new Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack for my background.  There are soooooo many cute patterns to choose from!  In the end, I went with the multi-colored polka dots paired with a Watermelon Wonder card base.

What's a birthday without a cupcake??  How about a Tip Top Taupe cupcake with  yummy Pool Party frosting!  I love how great Pool Party ink and paper pairs with Bermuda Bay sequins.  I chose that color just because I knew my cupcake had to have sequin sprinkles!

So, are you in need of a birthday card??  How about giving the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge a try this week for any card you may need!  Stop over at Techno Stamper to find more details about the challenge and more gorgeous samples from the Design Team.

Mary Jo Price- Williams:  Technostamper 

Sue Root:  Stampin' With Sue2

Robbie Rubula: InkedX2 

Eileen LeFevre: Eileen's Stampin' Fever Blog 

Tanya Bell: Stamping T! 

Carolyn Bennett: Carolyn's Paper Fantasies 

Jonia Smith: Stampin for Me 

Mary Brown: Stamper Camper

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Love You Dad

It's time for a Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge!!  Now that the challenges are every other week you have more time to create and join us!  This week's sketch is so versatile, you can do so many things with it.

I had just gotten my April My Paper Pumpkin when I sat down to work on this card.  I played around with some of the extra bits and pieces and ended up with a fun card for Father's Day.

For me, one of the exciting challenges with My Paper Pumpkin kits is using every last bit, even the parts you may not think of.  This card is a great example of this....guess where I got the stripes.

Yep, I cut out the strips of color that were left over from the punch outs.  Perfect for the sketch!

To add a matting to the sentiment, I cut down a blue card base.  I used part of the extra for the bottom strip of paper then saved the rest for another time!

And of course the card wouldn't be finished without one of the fun bows from the kit.  It couldn't be easier, just punch out the pieces and assemble!

So now it's up to you!  How about joining us and make a card!  You have two weeks to create and link up.  Just go to Technostamper for all the details plus more great samples from the Design Team.

Mary Jo Price- Williams:  Technostamper 

Sue Root:  Stampin' With Sue2

Robbie Rubula: InkedX2 

Eileen LeFevre: Eileen's Stampin' Fever Blog 

Tanya Bell: Stamping T! 

Carolyn Bennett: Carolyn's Paper Fantasies 

Jonia Smith: Stampin for Me 

Mary Brown: Stamper Camper

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy Stamping!

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