BC197 - Black, Red and White Color Challenge

Welcome to the Blogger Challenge. As you can see from my post Title today's theme is a color challenge (Red, Black and White). This is one of my all time favorite color combo's.

For my card today I chose another of the images from There She Goes (Love Birds) set.
I plan to give this card to hubby for Valentine's Day. Good thing he never visits my blog.

It's all pretty self-explanatory so if you have any questions feel free to email me.

Card Details:
Stamps: Love Birds - There She Goes clear stamps
Card Stock: Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White
Designer Paper - Source Unknown - Borrowed this scrap piece from my mom.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - I really would love lessons on how to use these properly. I also need better cs to color as SU's Whisper White really doesn't work that great with Copics.
Loopy Punch - Martha Stewart
Heart Gems - Hero Arts
Heart Button
Black Grosgrain Ribbon - SU
Black Thread
Paper Distressing Tool
Black Thread

Check out the other BC members blogs and see what they did with these colors. You can find their enteries here:

Say it with: Pink, Blue and Chocolate

Hello everyone! Wow is time every going by quickly. It's hard to believe we are into February already, but it's true.
So are you ready for this weeks AnnaBelle Challenge? Our theme this week is, Say it in...Pink, Blue and Chocolate.
For some reason those colors seem to remind me of "Baby" cards but as you can see I did NOT use them for a baby themed card but instead created a birthday themed card.

For a change I also decided to decorate the inside of the card so here is a picture of the inside as well.

This week I decided to use 2 AnnaBelle Stamp sets for my card. The Mouse is from Party Animals2 - Note not the same as last weeks card with Party Animals1
I also used Backgrounds By Design - Numbers to create the Pink/Chocolate portion of the card.

Details: Stamps: Party Animals2, Backgrounds by Design-Numbers
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Designer Paper: Summer Picnic - SU Retired pattern from 2008
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip-Kraft Pigment Pad
Copic Markers
Petals: Pink Blossom Petals Kit - AnnaBelle Stamps
Brown
Chocolate Pearls - Pink Blossom Petals Kit
Chocolate Twisted Paper Cord - AnnaBelle Stamps
Paper Distressing Tool - SU
Foam Mounting Tape

So drop by the DT members blogs and check out their Fantastic Creations and leave them some comment love. As always you can enter this challenge and link back on the AnnaBelle Blog for a chance to be entered into the monthly challenge for a $20 Gift Voucher to the AnnaBelle Store. If you use AnnaBelle Stamps you get extra chances at winning.

BC197 Party Animals

Welcome to the Blogger Challenge. This week our theme is:
Birthdays - We all have them and we all know someone having one so you're bound to get some great ideas today.
Here is my card for this week:

You can also see another (Birthday) themed card by scrolling down one entry for my (AnnaBelle) sketch challenge. It's also a birthday card and uses the same set that I used for today's card.

Stamps: Party Animals1 - AnnaBelle Stamps
Card Stock: Elegant Eggplant, Bermuda Bay, Old Olive and Whisper White-SU
Designer Paper - My Mind's Eye - So Sophie
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - I didn't take pictures (Do you want to know the colors used - Let me know in the comments if this is something you'd like to see)
Punch: Layered Arches - Martha Stewart
Circle Punches-SU
Rectangle Dies: Spellbinders
Natural Twine - AnnaBelle
Lagoon Sprinkles - AnnaBelle

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend. Be sure to check out what the other BC members have created.

absc034 Let's Get Sketchy

Hello! How's your week been going? - Mine has had it's "ups and downs" but I'm hanging in there. So are you ready for the latest AnnaBelle Sketch Challenge? - Doesn't that sketch look fun!
So here is my take on the sketch.

For this card I used the stamp set: Party Animals 1 - I haven't inked it up in awhile and well it's just to cute to nnot be used so I got busy and worked up this fun little card.

Details: Stamps: Party Animals1 - AnnaBelle Stamps
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers

Card Stock: Tangerine Tango, Real Red, Whisper White - SU
Designer Paper: Penny Lane - My Mind's Eye
Punch: Birthday Candles: EK Success
Circle Nestabilitie Dies
Chili Sprinkles: AnnaBelle Stamps
Glitter: Art Institute
Natural Cording: AnnaBelle - Dyed with Copic Marker

So don't forget to check out the DT members blogs and see what they came up with for this sketch.

This week we say "Good-Bye" to Teresa and Tiffany so please make sure you stop by their blogs and let them know how much you've appreciated their work for AnnaBelle Stamps. You both will be miss very much.

Give it a try yourself and link back on the AnnaBelle blog for a chance to win a Free Gift Voucher to the AnnaBelle Store.

Hambo Hoedown

Here's something that promises to be FUN so be sure to check it out here:

BC196 - Simplicity

Wow it's finally Friday and what a week it's been.

So what does this photo have to do with the BC Challenge?
Absolutely Nothing...but if you'd like an explanation click here:

Now for my card: Our challenge this week was Patterned Papers. (Easy Peasy, right!) Well with all that's been going on this week I was hoping to opt for something super easy like plopping some DP on a card and calling it good. Then good old list mom, Lisa sends an email to the group saying we should be "creative" with our use of the DP, maybe alter something with DP, try Iris Folding, Tea Bag folding etc...well let's just say I'm really "Challenged" in those areas. I've bought books on Tea Bag and Iris Folding and just can't seem to get the hang of either one. I was stuck as to what I could come up with and really tired from the festivities this week so I wasn't going to participate. Then I remembered that in my "hopefuls" project box I had an Oragami Folded shirt that I managed (with some helpful pointers from my daughter) to fold several years ago and stuck in the box for the right moment. Well now that moment has arrived!

Details: Stamps: Hero Arts
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Cajuz Craze, Very Vanilla
Patterned Paper, Sources Unknown as both pieces have been in my stash forever and I have no clue what company I got them from.
Ink: Dusty Durango
Pearls: Zva
Embossing Folder - Textile (Cuttlebug)

I think I need to follow the advice on the card.

Say it with Emboss Resist

Hello and welcome to this weeks AnnaBelle Challenge:
Emboss Resist. - It's been awhile since I've used this technique but it's really fun, easy and very eye-catching. So why don't you give it a try for a chance to be entered for a Gift Voucher to the AnnaBelle store.

Be sure to drop by the DT members blogs. We have new girls playing today and we hope you'll give them a warm welcome:
Belles
Andrea
Sue W
Kylie
Chupa
Ida
Jerusha
Rene'
Lisa
Sue K


Bellas
Liz
Kerry



ETA - Our Design Team member Teresa is still playing along so be sure to check out her link here:


Supplies: Stamps: Stemmed Flowers, Flowers With Love (Sentiment) and All Things Grow (Butterfly)
Ink: Basic Black, Pink Passion and VersaMark
Embossing Powder: Clear
Card Stock: Bermuda Bay, Pink Passion, Whisper White and Basic Gray Designer Paper (DeLovely line).
Punch: EK Success
Blossom Sprinkles: AnnaBelle
Natural Cotton Twine: AnnaBelle

CIC94 - Buckets of Love

Hello, I'm finally able to participate in the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge. It's been awhile and I've missed the challenges. Don't you just love this weeks Inspiration photo.
Here is my take on it:

Details:

Stamp Set:Buckets of Love - There She Goes Clear Stamps
Card Stock: Basic Black,Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Designer Paper - Heart Pattern (unknown although I'm guessing it's either Heidi Grace or Heidi Swapp but an older retired line of either one.) The Striped pattern is DCWV.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers
Punches/Dies: Rectangle & Circle Nestabilitie Dies
Lattice Arch Punch - Martha Stewart
1/4" Circle SU
Blossom Sprinkles: AnnaBelle Stamps
Foam Mounting Tape

Not sure what's up with Blogger right now but if this looks weird it's due to there being something going on as my page to enter the information has been changed.

AnnaBelle Release Day - All Things Grow

Welcome!  - It's release day at AnnaBelle Stamps and time for a Blog Hop!   Today we are showcasing this lovely set, (All Things Grow) which is available for purchase at the AnnaBelle Store following the release. Details will be available on the AnnaBelle blog.

Now for the FUN part....A Blog Hop and a chance to win this set.  Here are the rules:

Follow the Hop and leave a comment on each blog. Then head back to the AnnaBelle blog and leave your name stating that you've completed the hop.  Pretty easy!

You should  have started at the AnnaBelle blog and have just come from Sue's Blog.

Next up will be Rene's Blog.

Now for my cards:  First up I created this Monochromatic card after seeing a card with these colors in a stamping magazine recently.
Details:
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Craft White, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa
Punches: Circle (1 1/4 and 1 3/8 - SU)
Chain and Photo Corner - EK Success
Pearls: AnnaBelle
Foam Mounting Tape

Now for something very different:

Details:
Card Stock: Elegant Eggplant, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Old Olive
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Old Olive
Designer Paper: My Minds Eye-So Sophie line.
Embossing Folder: Textile, Provo Craft
Rectangle/Scallop Rectangle Nestabilitie Dies-Spellbinders.
Punch: Martha Stewart-Layered Arches
Waterfall 6mm Sprinkles - AnnaBelle Stamps.

If you'd like to win this set just complete the Hop as mentioned above and watch to see if your name is drawn to win the set.

Have fun hopping!

BC195 - January Sketch

Happy Friday! - Today the BC Challenge group has this wonderful sketch for you to try out.  I had a blast with this card and sketch.


For starters I got to use 2 brand new items.  The stamps I used are from There She Goes - Love Birds set which I recently purchased.  What a sweet and cute little set. 

Next up I used these on my card:

Yep,  I made a big purchase (more on the way) with good old plastic money.  Why...because they were such a good bargain I couldn't pass it up.  I found them here: Along with the great discount on the Price I also received Free Shipping and an extra 15% off the price on this order and 10% on my 2nd order.  So while they are spendy I saved a bundle and just couldn't pass it up.
Okay please don't be to hard on me regarding the coloring because believe me I have a LONG WAY to go in my Copic coloring skills but we all have to start somewhere, right?  So without further ado here is my card:

Details:     

Stamps: There She Goes - Love Birds

Card Stock: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise.

Designer Paper: My Mind's Eye - Love Me Do line.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers - Sorry I didn't write down the numbers I used.

Copic Spica Glitter Pen

Paper Piercing Tool

Ribbon:  Heidi Grace designs

Photo corner Punch: EK Success

Heart Gems: Hero Arts

Now be sure to pop in on the other BC Members Blogs to see what they have created using this sketch.

Say it with...Red and White

Hey did you all enjoy those little "sneak peeks" of tomorrows AnnaBelle release?
Don't forget to check back in to see the Full Cards and join in on the Blog Hop for a chance to win a FREE stamp set.

So now for today's Challenge
Say it with...Red and White.

For this card I went with one of last month's releases (Stemmed Flowers).  I stamped the flower 3 times in Cherry Cobbler ink and added a white pearl heart to the center.  The "hello" sentiment was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I love how cute it looks between the flowers.
I embossed a piece of Cherry Cobbler cs with the Floral Fantasy embossing folder and brushed on White Craft ink.  I layered this to another piece of Whisper White cs embossed with the Swiss Dot folder.  I also used a EK Success Scallop punch to create the border on the embossed piece.  I added some Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon and tied a bow to complete my card.  This could be used for a Valentine card or just a general hello/thinking of you type card.

Don't forget to check out what the other DT members have created with these colors.  We also have some new DT members playing along so don't forget to check out their blogs and welcome them to the AnnaBelle Design Team. 

See you all tomorrow for the Release and Blog Hop!

AnnaBelle - Sneak Peek

Hello!  It's nearly time for the January Release at AnnaBelle Stamps.  To get you ready for the release all the DT members are showing a little "sneak peak" of the new stamp set(s) on their blogs. 
This month we are just releasing 1 new set but it's a real beauty and I know you will love it.  This set is called (All Things Grow) and is just so fun to work with. 

Something NEW is the fact that this set will be available the day of the Release (15th).  Not only that but you can buy the set and get FREE postage for 1 Day only when you purchase the set on the day of the release.  - Please make a note that there is a TIME change difference between the US and Australia.

So what do you think of my first little "snippet"? - Want another one...Okay how about this:

To see the full cards be sure to stop back in on Friday night (5:00 PM PST) as that is when the set will go live on the AnnaBelle Blog and Store.

BC194 Color Challenge

Please scroll down 1 page for the current AnnaBelle Challenge.



Hello and welcome to the first BC Challenge of the New Year.  For this challenge we were to use the colors:
Brown, Green and Yellow. 
I started to panic a little when I couldn't locate any DP with those 3 colors in it.  However I persevered and came up with this card.

My card base is Chocolate Chip layered with Pear Pizzazz and some DP from Cosmo Cricket (DeLovely) line.  A favorite of mine from last year.  I added a border of Daffodil Delight punched with an EK Success punch (Daisy Scallop).
The focal piece was already stamped and colored and laying in a box of "project" hopefuls.  You know stuff you start but never quite get to a card but you hate to throw it out because you never know when it might come in handy.  Yep, it came in handy.
The stamp is from a retired SU set:  Sun Ripened II - It was stamped with Basic Brown ink on Very Vanilla cs and colored with markers.  It was crumpled and spritzed with homemade shimmer spray and dusted with some Aztec Gold Powder as well. I added some Brown Twill ribbon, 3 brown brads and the sentiment from Mint Motif (Very Square Sentiments).

I really like how this turned out and am happy to have used up one of my scrap "hopefuls." 

Be sure to check out the other BC members blogs (Click on the Icon on my sidebar) and leave them some comment love.

Hope the start of 2011 is going well for you.

Say it with 1-2-3

Welcome to the first new challenge of the year for AnnaBelle Stamps.  Today we are doing a 1-2-3 challenge. (1 Border Stamp, 2 Petals and 3 Sprinkles).  Doesn't that sound fun!

So for my card I started with one of the borders from Borders By Design 1. It was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink on Very Vanilla cs.
Next I added a scrap  piece of designer paper and added some Real Red 1/8" Taffeta ribbon from SU.
The sentiment is from: Take The Cake and was stamped in Chocolate Chip ink.  I punched some leaves (retired SU punch) in Kiwi Kiss (also retired SU cs) Used 2 sizes of Brown Petals (Petals Brown Pack-AnnaBelle) and Chili Sprinkles (AnnaBelle).  I also embossed a panel of Cherry Cobbler cs with the Moroccan Screen embossing folder.

Be sure you check out the other great cards from the DT members blogs and don't forget to leave them some comment love.  Also you can enter any of our challenges for a chance to be entered in the drawing for a Gift Voucher to the AnnaBelle Store so be sure to check out the details on the AnnaBelle blog.

Left Overs - Part 1

Yes I know the "holidays" are over but I couldn't let these cards just sit in "la-la land" until this coming Christmas now so here are a few of my left-overs that
never made it to the Blog in time for Christmas of 2010.

Inspired by Kendra's card found here:
After seeing her care I realized that I had that same stamp set that had never been inked so I dusted it off and came up with this card. 
DP from DieCutsWithAView
Sentiment Stamp: AnnaBelle Stamps
I useds Stamping Pastels to color in the Holly Leaves and added some Crystal Glitter (Art Institute) on the Berries.  Punch is SU.
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler & Whisper White.

Stamp Set: Wandering Words
Card Stock: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Real Red.
DP - Old retired SU pattern.
Ink: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron (for the moon which was created using a mask). Also Craft White used on the Embossed Snowflake panel.
Punch: EK Success, Circle Punch-SU. Red Grosgrain Ribbon-SU

There will be a 2nd helping of left-overs another day.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 !!!

Just wanted to take a moment to wish all my readers and followers a very Happy New Year.  May 2011 bring, Joy, Happiness & Good Health to all.

Thank you so much for your support this past year.  I really appreciate each and everyone who stops by and leaves comments (and even those who just pop in without commenting.)

I look forward to sharing more with you in the coming year.

God Bless,  Ida

absc033 - A Big Bunch of Love

Hello!   Wow 2010 is just about over and we're about to start another New Year.  It's been a year of "ups and downs" but one that has also been filled with great friendships, fun and blessings as well.  I want to thank all of you for visiting my blog this past year.  This will most likely be my last post of 2010 but I'll be back again "Next Year" and hope you will be as well.

The latest Annabelle Sketch is today's challenge.  Love this sketch.

Here is my card:

I love this adorable little "Bee" or "bug" as I've never seen a silver/pink bee in my life so we're using our imaginations today. 

For this card I started with a White base (Whisper White-SU cs) and added some textured Pink Passion cs and some patterned designer paper. (Sorry but I don't know who this piece is from) I also used some SU Brushed Silver cs as well.  The image was colored first with Watercolor Crayons from Caran D'Ache that I rarely use (but may have to rethink using them).  I wasn't happy with the watercolor look though as I almost always get way to much water from my Aqua Painter so after it dried I colored over some of the image with my Prismacolored Pencils.  I added a jewel heart and some silver sprinkles both from Annabelle.  The sentiment and Bee are both Annabelle stamps.  Also used were circle Nestabilitie Dies and some Polka Dot ribbon from Annabelle.

Be sure to stop by the DT members blogs.  Also we are looking for a new DT member so be sure to check that out on the Annabelle Blog.  You'll love working with Andrea and her wonderful line of stamps so be sure to try out. 

Hugs and many wishes for a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!

BC192 - Merry Christmas

Hello and Merry Christmas! - As we head into Christmas Eve the BC Challenge Group is sharing Christmas cards today.  I have several to share as I hadn't yet posted them.

First up my "Inspiration" Christmas card.  I was inspired by this card that my mom received in the mail:

Here is my version:

As you can see I did add a "pop" of red not in the Inspiration card.  Stamps used:
Annabelle ( Borders by Design 1 for the Polka Dots,)Annabelle (Holly Branch) for the Sentiment and SU (Retired Paisley).
Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Brushed Gold, Pear Pizzaz.  Ink: Always Artichoke. Felt Poinsettia-Hero Arts, Star Brad - Making Memories.  Gold EP - SU.

Card #2 Went to my dear friend, Elena
Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Cool Caribbean, Whispher White.  Stamp by Stampendous.  Colored with Prismacolored Pencils.  Snowflake Punch-Martha Stewart, Wavy Border Punch, EK Success, Sentiment Stamp, Hero Arts, Ribbon-SU White Grosgrain, Glitter-Art Institute

Stamps-SU Greeting Card Kids, Artful Inkables-Peaceful Wishes, Paper is an old pattern I've had for years. Ribbon-JoAnn's.
Card Stock: Handsome Hunter-retired SU, Prismacolored Pencils, Glitter-Art Institute, Ink: Handsome Hunter.

One of my favorite's that I made was this card.  Stamp Set: Christmas Critters-SU
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olve, Very Vanilla.
Designer Paper - Sorry I forgot to write this one down.  There are actually 2 patterns used.  I embossed the Snowdots Embossing folder on the top piece. Images colored with Prismacolored Pencils.  Scallop punch-SU, Faux Gems-Source unknown.

Can you stand one more:

This one went to my oldest brother and his wife.  They love the outdoors and have a cabin in the mountains.

Stamp Set: Holiday Treats and Tails-Artful Inkables, Card Stock and DP-SU, Prisma Colorpencils, Snowflake Punch-MS,Liquid Applique. Cream Grosgrain Ribbon, Nestabilitie Die.

There were more but perhaps I'll share them after Christmas.  I hate for these ideas to go to waste.  Just haven't had time to post everything trying to get all caught up for Christmas.

I do want to take a moment now to wish all my readers a very Merry Christmas and Holiday season.

BC191 - A Sketch and Some Information

For my Annabelle Card please click here:  It's the last release of the year and there are two great sets available so be sure to check them out.

Hi,  Gosh I've missed the last 3 weeks of Blogger Challenges so I decided to play today.  It's a "sketch" week and those are always fun to do.  Here's the sketch:  This is a fun sketch but different from what I normally do. I did change the 2 side circles and instead use some Holly Leaves but the general sketch idea is still the same.

Now before I go into the details of my card I'd like to tell you about an organization that I've become a part of.

It's called, Mail For Cheer.  There are "volunteers" who send out cards to the people listed in the Newsletter.  I have just taken over putting together this newsletter and will start sending it out to the volunteers in January.

The purpose of this Newsletter is to list anyone who may need some "cheering up" for any reason.  It could be that they are going through tough times, illness, or just want some happy mail to brighten their day.  Sometimes people request cards for relatives celebrating "milestone" birthdays as well.  The volunteers get listings of anyone needing a card and their address.  They then send them a card.  They don't have to include a note but it's always nice to say something.  The volunteers know that no reply is expected back but sometimes the recipient's do send them thank you notes.  My mom has been a long time volunteer and was at one time a recipient of cards after she had her knee surgery and after my dad passed away.  I think this is a wonderful idea and know that many people are in need of encouragement, and just some good old fashioned happy mail. 

So if you know of anyone for that could use some cards please send me their names/addresses.  You will need to let them know though that they may receive mail from people they don't know.  Generally it will be marked that it's from Mail For Cheer but it's always a good thing to give advance notice that they might be getting cards from the volunteers.  Please send requests to my email address:  idratherbstampin@bmi.net and use Mail For Cheer in the subject line.

Now the details on my card:

Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White

Designer paper is an old piece I've had for years.  SU Sentiment stamped with Old Olive ink.

Punch by Martha Stewart

Snowflake Embellishemtn from Making Memories  - I added Glitter to the snowflake and mounted it on a nested circle of Cherry Cobbler cs.

Holly Leaves - Annabelle Stamps

Bell embellishement is a button that I cut the prongs off and mounted with some glue dots.  Ribbon from SU.

Have a wonderful weekend.  I'll be doing my Christmas Shopping - I know nothing like waiting until the last minute. 

Annabelle December Release - Day 2

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the December Annabelle Release.  Judging from the comments on the first preview (Stemmed Flowers) you really liked that set.  Today we have another fabulous Border set to show off.  This one is:
Borders by Design2  Aren't those borders divine.  To top it off there are several small icon size stamps that can be used in a variety of ways.

Here is the card that I created today.  I've seen several cards on various blogs using a White and Silver color scheme and just thought they looked so elegant that I had to try my hand at creating one.  So without further ado here is my card:

I stamped one of the border on a strip of Whisper White cs and embossed it with Detail Silver EP.  Then I stamped one of the little medallion stamps the same way and popped it up at the end of the row.  Then I embossed portions of a piece of white card stock with the Swiss Dot embossing folder, embossed th sentiment (from - Holly Branch) with Silver EP.  I added my border strip, tied silver cording on and added this to another piece of white card stock punched with the Layered Arch punch-MS and added Silve Sprinkles to complete my card.

So now if you're ready it's time to start hopping.  -  You should have started the hop from the Annabelle Blog -  If you arrived at my blog from Sue's blog you are on the right track.  From here you will travel over to Rene's Blog and continue on arriving back at the Annabelle Blog.  You can WIN this fabulous set by just commenting on each of the Design Teams blog and then letting us know you've completed the hop back at the Annabelle Blog.

Have fun hopping.

Annabelle December Release - Day 1

Hello! - Well if you are anything like me you're still wondering how you're going to get everything done in time for Christmas.  If not...I want to slap you (just kidding).

Today is the first day of the December release for Annabelle Stamps and that means it's also a
BLOG HOP.  You'll start on the Annabelle Blog
and hop your way around the Design Teams blogs leaving a comment on each blog along the way.  Then head back to the Annabelle Blog and answer a simple question for your chance at winning this set:  Stemmed Flowers.

Isn't it pretty! - So many possibilities.  I wish I would have had more time to play with it but alas I was only able to create just one card since I'm still trying to finish up my Christmas cards and get them mailed out.  I hope you like what I came up with though.

I have been stuck on Christmas cards and while this isn't exactly a Christmas card it could be used for one since I used holiday colors.
Card Base: Always Artichoke.
Layered with Whisper White and Old Olive accents.  Designer paper is retired SU.
Inks: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler and Basic Black (smiles sentiment).
Other: Punch-MS, Brads-SU,
Blossom Sprinkles-Annabelle Stamps, Paper Piercing Tool.

Now you should have arrived here on my blog from Sue's Blog  and your next stop will be Rene's Blog - Hopefully all the links will be working correctly.  If not the order of blogs goes as follows:
AnnaBelle Stamps Blog

Andrea
Kylie
Teresa
Sue
Ida
Rene'
Jerusha
Tiffany
Iwona
AnnaBelle Stamps Blog - All links are on my sidebar.

Have fun hopping!

Say it with...Red and Green

Hi! - Wow can you believe that Christmas is just 15 days away! Yikes, I'm so not prepared.  So to get you in the mood today's Annabelle Challenge is to Say it with...Red and Green - Perfect for Christmas.  I did two cards,  One of which I wasn't to thrilled with but am sharing anyway and the other I liked a lot better.  See if you can tell which one is my favorite.

This card has a card base of Glorious Green (retired SU) then layered with Real Red that I stamped stars on (you can't see them very well) from the Annabelle Set, - Santa's Star.  Next I stamped a row of trees from the same set on Gable Green cs (also retired SU) with Green Galore ink.  I stamped a single tree the same way and mounted it to Real Red cs and highlight the star with glitter.  I added a punched border (Martha Stewart punch) some holiday ribbon from Annabelle Stamps and stamped the sentiment with Real Red ink on Green Galore card stock.

For this card I embossed the bottom of some Glorious Green card stock with an embossing folder (Cuttlebug-Provo Craft) and brushed White craft ink on to.  Next I embossed some Whisper White cs with the Swiss Dot embossing folder and once again used that fun ribbon from the Annabelle Store.  I used the set,  Christmas Wish and stamped the background panel with Real Red ink and then stamped the Flourish with Glorious Green and the Sentiment with Real Red.  I used a circle Nestabilitie Die to cut this out and mounted it on the focal panel with foam dimensional tape.  Lastly I added some Holly leaves and Chili Sprinkles both from Annabelle.

Be sure to stop by each of the DT members blogs and see how they used these colors.
Off to make more Christmas cards...almost done.

Holiday Trees

Here's another card that I made and let my mom have.  I did two cards using the same stamp but in different ways so you'll be seeing the one that I kept for myself later on.

For this card I used two cute $1 stamps (Studio G) that I bought at JoAnn's.  I colored the tree trio with Prisma Color Pencils.  The sentiment was stamped with Cherry Cobbler Ink.
Card Stock: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler.
Punches: Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilitie Dies-Spellbinders
Scallop Circle Chain - EK Success
Old Olive Brads-SU
Glitter: Art Institute

Also if you have a chance I've been posting some Art Work of Coleen's on her little blog and would love it if you'd stop by and check it out.  The latest piece is here:
http://creativecoleen.blogspot.com/2010/12/oh-come-let-us-adore-him.html  but there is also an entry below that one.

Enjoy your day.  More holiday cards to follow in the coming days.

Gingerbread Greetings

Hi,  Wow it's been a few days since I've posted a card. 

I've been working the last couple of weeks on Christmas cards (still have a few left to make) and just haven't posted much on my blog.  So today I thought I'd share this little card that I created and gave to my mom to use.  I helped her with a few of her cards this year too.

This one was so fun and simple to make.
I started by punching out the Gingebread figure, piped on the icing (Liquid Applique) and then assembled the rest of the card.  Easy peasy!

Details: Card Stock: Garden Green, Bravo Burgundy, Pink Pirouette.
DP - Basic Grey
Punches: Gingerbread
Daisy Scallop - EK Success
Sentiment Stamp: Hero Arts
Pink Gems
Burgundy Ribbon
Snowflake Embossing Folder

Say it with...Christmas Scene Baubles

Hello! - Well are you all prepared for Christmas? - Me, not so much.  I'm still working on cards, need to buy gifts and try to do some holiday baking as well.  So much to do...so little time.

So today the Annabelle Challenge is:
Say It With Christmas Scene Baubles.

This is a wonderful holiday set.  I've never heard of the globes being referred to as "baubles" as I've always called them "ornaments" but whatever you call them they make awesome cards.  Today however I chose not to use the globes but rather one of the little scenes in the set and the words.
I saw this adorable card in a magazine and decided I could do something similar with my Annabelle Stamps and this is the result.

I started with a card base of Garden Green (now retired SU).  Then I used an SU background stamp, Wood grain) and stamped it with Close To Cocoa (sadly another retired SU color) on Crumb Cake card stock.  Next I stamped the trees with Garden Green ink on a separate piece of Crumb Cake cs forming a little forest.  Added some snow using, White Liquid Applique.  I added sparkle to the trees with some glitter.
Then I added strips of Cherry Cobbler cs.  I stamped the sentiment with Chocolate Chip ink before mounting my focal piece with foam dimensional tape.  Lastly I added some small Chili Sprinkles to complete my card.  It's really a simple and easy card but I like how it turned out.  Great for those "last minute" cards.

Now you can try this challenge yourself using this set or if you don't have it I'm sure another Christmas Bauble set would also work.  We hope though you like this set enough to order one for yourself or someone else as a gift perhaps.  As always there is a prize up for grabs ($20 Gift Voucher) at the end of the month for anyone entering any of the monthly challenges.

For those wondering my blog header is actually a picture of our house and my mom's next door.  We put the lights up on Saturday in a snow storm, spent 5 hours at it.  I know CRAZY but hey, it's pretty and festive don't you think.  Snow melted  on Tuesday and yesterday during a rain storm but arrived again today.  Getting good use out of our new Studded Snow Tires!