Truly Retro

Freedom! The kids went to play at a friends house today. Woo Hoo! That means my house will stay clean for more than 5 minutes and I get some STAMPING TIME! I'm taking every second I can get these days. We're still right in the middle of Harvest. I swear this is the longest year ever, or at least it feels like it. Probably because it's keeping me from my woman cave.

I felt a bit like Cinderella today. Mentally thinking, "Now if I manage to get all of my house cleaning done, I might have enough time to squeeze a card in." Rambling to myself is nothing new. My kids think I'm crazy. I like to have a conversation with the vacuum cleaner. It knows all my deepest and darkest of secrets.

As it turns out, I had JUST enough time to crank this one out. I created it for Retro Sketches challenge #74. I had fall colors in mind for this one. We're getting closer and closer to those pumpkin spiced drinks that I love! I also decided to change the way I photograph my cards. I'll work on the lighting...

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Core'dinations in Early Espresso, More Mustard cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Specialty DSP

Ink ~ Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Baked Brown Sugar, More Mustard

Stamp Sets ~ Truly Grateful, Chalk Talk 

Embossings ~ Brads (coated with Pool Party embossing powder), White linen fabric (colored with the Brayer tool and More Mustard ink, Vintage Brads

*The embossing folder used for the background on this card is not from Stampin' Up!

Oh, Hello Friday!

Another week has flown by. We're wrapping up week 2 of Harvest. The combine sat at the shop for a better part of the day having a new tire put on. Seems like a simple task right? How about when your tires are taller than you are? I stood around and watched the guys work on the combine for a good 5 minutes before I decided it was just too darn hot for me (even though I was in shorts and a tank top and the guys were all in coveralls). I ran home and locked myself in my woman cave. I wanted to do something with a "wheat" color in it. This just popped into head. I've been wanting to combine these colors for a while. I think it worked out well. I created this card for Fab Friday's challenge #23 and will also double for A.R.T. Card Challenge #7 (Anything Goes).

Supplies Used: 

Paper ~ Wisteria Wonder, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Ink ~ Wisteria Wonder, Basic Gray, So Saffron, White StazOn 

Stamp Sets ~ Daydream Medallions, Oh Hello, Gorgeous Grunge, Chalk Talk

Other Supplies ~ Floral Frames framelits, 1 1/4" circle punch, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Antique Brads, Brayer tool

Misc. Supplies (non-Stampin' Up!) ~ white linen fabric, tule 

*For the cute little linen flower, I cut a strip of white linen fabric, colored it with So Saffron ink and the Brayer tool and then folded layers onto the Antique Brad. 

*For the Oh, Hello banner, I started off with Whisper White paper, colored it with So Saffron ink and the Brayer tool.  

Sailing Past

I got a little time to play in my woman cave this morning. I can't take credit for the idea, I saw a similar card on Pinterest. I just LOVE how it turned out though. I'm totally going to start doing this technique more often. It's super time consuming, but it's SO worth it! I created this card for Mojo Monday Challenge #303

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Ink ~ Night of Navy, Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist, Wisteria Wonder, Midnight Muse, So Saffron

Stamp Sets ~ So Sorry, Open Sea, By the Sea, Clockworks, From my Heart

Other Supplies ~ Clock embellishment (not SU), Ribbon (not SU), Baker's Twine

Thanks...

I am SO thankful for time to work on my projects today! Thankful that my hard working hubby decided to not work 7 days a week this Harvest. Thankful for time with my little girl in our woman cave. Thankful for the beautiful (although HOT) weather. I am thankful for so many things today. It makes me smile.

I am trying to get a head start on my holiday cards. I thought that I'd put something together for Thanksgiving today. I think I like the way it turned out. I put LOTS and LOTS of layers of stamps on this one. I LOVE doing that.

{{{INSIDE}}}

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Baked Brown Sugar, First Edition DSP

Ink ~ Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, More Mustard, Certainly Celery

Stamp Sets ~ Post Card, Positively Chevron, Gorgeous Grunge, Clockworks, Fine Feathers, By the Sea, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Other Supplies ~ Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Itty Bitty Banner framelits

Non-Stampin' Up! Supplies ~ Clock embellishment, natural hemp twine, brass brads

So...Fine?

I set out to create a sympathy card. I hate making these. They mean something sad happened. But, on the positive side, I got to use my Positively Chevron stamp again! I have had the Fine Feathers stamp set for a LONG time, but I think this is only the second time I've used it. I'll be using it more from now on. I used the sketch provided by Retro Sketches for challenge #73, of course I embellished on it a bit. I LOVE how this turned out.

{{{INSIDE}}}

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, First Edition DSP

Ink ~ Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Night of Navy, Baked Brown Sugar

Stamp Sets ~ Positively Chevron, Gorgeous Grunge, So Sorry, Truly Grateful, Fine Feathers, Curly Cute

Other Supplies ~ Early Espresso embossing powder, Pearls Basic Jewels, Chalk Talk framelits, Soda Pop Tops, Itty Bitty Banner framelits

All supplies copyright Stampin' Up!

Try Stampin' During Harvest

My husband is a wheat farmer and Harvest is in full swing on the Farm. To make it worse, it's HOT. We have temps over 100. Too hot to do anything. YUCK! I sent the kids to the pool and locked myself in my woman cave. This card was created for Try Stampin' on Tuesday's challenge #127.

What better way to think "frosty" thoughts? Make a Christmas card in July! I purchased this stamp set a while back and haven't had much time to use it. I LOVE how it turned out!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, Whisper White

Ink ~ White Stazon, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Night of Navy, Basic Black, Crumb Cake

Stamp Sets ~ Come to Bethlehem, Daydream Medallions, 

Stampin' Up! Supplies ~ Apothecary framelits, Oval framelits, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, White embossing powder, Modern Label punch, Paper punching tool

Other Supplies (Not Stampin' Up!) ~ Blue ribbon, spray glitter

******Made the Top 3 at Try Stampin' on Tuesday!!!

I'd rather be in Bermuda

Is it hot enough for ya'll? It's over 100 here. I just about FRIED when I went out to get the mail. YUCK! I don't like it when it's this hot. So, I sent the kids to the pool and locked myself in my woman cave. I'm desperately trying to catch up on some challenges. 

This card was created for Retro Sketche's Challenge # 72. I think I barely made it by the skin of my teeth on this one. It closes today! I chose these colors for another challenge that I missed out on. I love how they go together. I think I'll be using them again. Almost all of the supplies are Stampin' Up! With the exception of the burlap and the linen fabric. My daughter kind of came up with the idea of using fabric. I was looking for a way to make this vintage flower with Stampin' Up! Colors. They don't make designer fabrics anymore. Tisk tisk! So I had to come up with my own. I bought white 100% linen fabric and used my Brayer tool to apply the color. PERFECTION! It's the exact look I was hoping for. She's a genius and she's only 7!

 Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White, Very Vanilla

Ink ~ Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Baked Brown Sugar, Early Espresso

Stamp Sets ~ Positively Chevron, Truly Grateful, Gorgeous Grunge, Chalk Talk

Stampin' Up! Supplies ~ Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Circle Framelits, Labels Collection Framelits, Chalk Talk Framelits, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Antique Brads, Very Vintage Designer Buttons

Other Supplies ~ Burlap, linen fabric, bakers twine

So Grateful for...Crisp Cantaloupe!!!

I am in LOVE with Crisp Cantaloupe. I think it is just the Bee's Knees! I especially love it when it's paired with Early Espresso and Pool Party. Here is my latest card. I created it today for CAS(E) this Sketch challenge #36.  It's the first time I had a chance to play with some things from my latest Stampin' Up! order. I'm positively smitten with Positively Chevron. I'll be using this one a LOT!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Sahara Sand

Ink ~ Early Espresso

Stamp Sets ~ Chalk Talk, Ciao Baby, Positively Chevron

Other Stampin' Up! Supplies ~ Early Espresso embossing powder, Pool Party embossing powder, Antique Brads, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Pearl Basic Jewels, Soda Pop Tops, Ruffle Stretch Trim, Labels Collection dies, paper piercing tool, Designer Frames embossing folder

Misc. Supplies ~ Natural thread, brads (covered with Pool Party embossing powder)

Christmas in July... and I missed it.

I have been SO behind on my card challenges lately. I haven't had much time at all to create {sad face}. So, I created this card for The Paper Player's Challenge #155. Here is what I came up with. For something different, I tried to stay away from the traditional Christmas colors.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Sahara Sand, Basic Grey

Ink ~ Early Espresso, Stayz on White

Stamp Sets ~ Come to Bethlehem

Other Supplies ~ Paper doily sizzlits, ovals collection dies, paper piercing tool, lacy brocade embossing folder, two-tone ribbon in basic gray/basic black

*Non-Stampin' Up supplies ~ Sparkle/frost mister (from JoAnn's)

Mojo Monday #301

I locked myself in my woman-cave and cranked up the air conditioner. It's a HOT one out there and the AC in the house went kaput. Great timing right? Works for me! I set out to create this card for Mojo Monday challenge #301. I really liked how it turned out. I am LOVING the burlap!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar, Designer Paper Series (retired)

Ink ~ Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Sky, Crushed Curry

Stamp Sets ~ Truly Greatful, Hello Lovely, Gorgeous Grunge

Other Supplies ~ Core'dinations paper in Baked Brown Sugar, Decorative Label Punch

Non Stampin' Up supplies ~ burlap, copper colored brads

Oh boy, it's HOT!

The AC in our house went kaput yesterday. It's miserably HOT. So, I skipped out on housework, sent the kids to daycare and locked myself in my woman-cave for the day. It has it's own independent air conditioner. BLISS! Here is what I came up with today. I'm loving the masculine feel. Burlap is my new obsession! This card was created for A.R.T. Card Challenge #5.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Early Espresso

Ink ~ Early Espresso, Pool Party, More Mustard

Stamp Sets ~ Label Love, Everything Eleanor, Gorgeous Grunge

Other Supplies ~ Clear embossing powder, Spice Cake designer fabric, Bitty banners framelits, Labels collection framelits

Non Stampin Up supplies ~ Brads, Burlap, ribbon