2/3 SSINKspiration February Color Challenge

This month's color challenge at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration is fabulous! Pink Pirouette, Wild Wasabi, and Chocolate Chip. It reminds me so much of spring. When the ground is dark brown and the new grass is coming in with small pink flowers starting to bloom. The thought of spring makes me smile. I can't wait for it to get here!

I had a lot of fun creating this card. I am in LOVE with the new Spiral Flower Originals Die. It's FABULOUS! If you don't have one yet, you should get one! I honestly think this is the first time I've used Wild Wasabi. I know that sounds bad. It's just never really struck my fancy, till now. Sometimes I need a gentle SHOVE out of my rut.

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla

Ink ~ Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi

Stamp Sets ~ Hardwood, Perfect Pennants, Gorgeous Grunge

Tools ~ Spiral Flowers Original Dies, Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, Large Scallop Edgelits, Boho Blossoms punch, Petite Petals Punch

Embellishments ~ Pearls Basic Jewels

So Sorry #140: Lots of Sympathy

Once again I'm making a Sympathy card. They are never fun, but they are necessary. This one is for a friend that lost a family member. My heart goes out to their family. This too shall pass my friend.

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky, Core'dinations in Chocolate Chip and Smoky Slate

DSP ~ Sweater Weather

Ink ~ Chocolate Chip

Stamp Sets ~ So Sorry

Embellishments ~ Chocolate colored satin ribbon (not Stampin' Up!)

Soft Sympathy

I am addicted to French Foliage. I've been using the heck out of it lately. I always seem to get attached to something AFTER they retire it. Day late and a dollar short is my motto. Oh well, works for me. Once again, the need for a sympathy card sucks, but it WAS really fun to put this one together. I really like the color combo. Not sure if I'll be able to duplicate it ever again. lol

I really love doing detail work. The leaves seem to come alive with a little marker attention. Time consuming yes, but definitely worth it.

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla

Ink ~ Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Suede, Soft Sky, Early Espresso

Stamp Sets ~ French Foliage, So Sorry, Truly Grateful

Other supplies ~ cream ribbon, burlap ribbon

Time Well Spent

Wow, this is the 100th post for this Crazy Paper Freak! I spent a few hours creating this card for my hubby. It will be our 9 year wedding anniversary next Wednesday. Nine years? Where did that time go? Boy, a lot has happened in the past 9 years. I don't even think I could begin to list everything. Long story short, we are happily married with 2 beautiful children. What more could I ask for?

I got the inspiration for this card from the Paper Craft Crew Challenges. The sketch is for challenge #58. I've really been enjoying their sketches! I can't take credit for the camouflage background. I stole the idea from a fellow Stampin' buddy.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock ~ Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Baked Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chip

DSP ~ Sweater Weather

Ink ~ Chocolate Chip, Baked Brown Sugar, Crushed Curry, Always Artichoke, Old Olive

Stamp Sets ~ From my Heart, Gorgeous Grunge

Embellishments ~ Clock, gears and brads are all from the Tim Holtz collection (not SU)

Sentimental Thank you

I got to play in my craft cave almost ALL day today! I had so much fun creating this card. It was so simple and went together quickly. 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, First Edition Print DSP, Tea For Two DSP

Ink ~ Calypso Coral, Chocolate Chip

Stamp Sets ~ Feeling Sentimental, Itty Bitty Banners

Other Supplies ~ Bitty Banners Framelits, Labels Collection Framelits, Crochet Trim, Antique Brads, Basic Brads