REMEMBERING MURPHY

I made this card for today's COLOR CHALLENGE over at Splitcoaststampers.  The colors were Pool Party, More Mustard and Early Expresso with the option of using a Designer Paper.  I chose the Spice Cake DSP from Stampin Up.  I love this paper.

I also needed a card for a co-worker, who had the sweetest dog on her Mail Route die....so sad.  His name was Murphy.  Whenever I filled in on her route he was so friendly and always came over for a treat.  So this one is for Murphy!

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps Dog Days

Paper:  Pool Party, Whisper White, More Mustard, Spice Cake DSP

Accessories:  Spellbinders Oval Nesties, Early Expresso Ribbon, Sponging, Dimensionals, Heart Blocks Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

PAISLEY PRINTS ANNIVERSARY

I finally had a chance to get into my craft room and make a card for a challenge.  This card is for this weeks SKETCH CHALLENGE at Splitcoaststampers.  It was a difficult one for me....I decided on different Designer Papers for my circles from SU's Paisley Prints DSP.

I created a ribbon rose using my Old Olive Satin Ribbon for my fifth circle.  I added some Pale Blue pearls and an Old Olive library clip to finish it off.  Also, the background was sponged with Marine Mist onto Whisper White card stock and then distressed with water droplets.

Card Supplies:

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:  SU Paisley Prints, Whisper White, Old Olive

Accessories:  Old Olive Satin Ribbon and Library Clip, Blue Pearls, SU Circle Punches, Sponge, Water Mister, Dimensionals, 

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

BEST WISHES

My sister asked for a wedding card for her nieces wedding.  This is what I came up with.  The Doily Background stamp was stamped onto Whisper White card stock.  Vellum card stock was then embossed and used as an overlay.  I added some pearls, ribbon and sentiments to complete the card.

Since this card was her gift as it was a Money Holder card I put it in a clear envelope and decorated it with some more ribbon and butterfly.

Thanks for looking!

GLORIA

BEST WISHES

I needed a couple cards for co-workers who accepted assignments in other offices.  

I made these cards about a week ago but haven't had a chance to upload them.

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

INSPIRED SMALL WONDER

I am home sick today...blah!  So I thought I would take a look at today's INSPIRATION CHALLENGE #326 over at Splitcoaststampers.  Today's website to be inspired by was Superfine Bakery.  I saw this beautiful cake with the pale orange flowers and was inspired to make the card below.

I also used this weeks SKETCH CHALLENGE #374  from Splitcoaststampers.

I was inspired by the pale flowers and the embossed looking dots on this cake to create my baby card below.  I thought the Peach Parfait color was a nice change from the usual go to Pink for a baby girl card.

(CLICK ON CARD TO ENLARGE)

Card Supplies:

Stamps:  Whimsical Words, Curvy Verses(inside), unknown baby feet

Paper:  Peach Parfait, Whisper White

Ink:  Peach Parfait

Accessories:  SU Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Labels 9 Nesties, Boho Blossom Punch, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Glue, Sponge Dauber

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

THINKING OF YOU IN WATERCOLOR

I made this card for a co-worker who's husband just had a brain tumor removed.  

I used watercolor paper and colored my stamp with my markers.  Then I misted with water and stamped.  I created this card about a week ago but haven't had a chance to upload it.

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

WISTERIA POSIES

Although I have not been posting much on line...I have been busy in my craft room.  I made this card for one of the challenges out there in blog land ... then I forgot to upload it and forgot which challenge it was for.  lol

So here it is anyway.  I love the Wisteria Wonder color from Stampin Up paired with Concord Crush..or is it Crushed Concord...I can never remember.

Have a great day!

GLORIA

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

I made this card a while ago for my boss who lost her mother.  It seems I have been making quite a few Sympathy cards for our co-workers as of late.  I finally had a chance to upload it.

Card Supplies

Stamps:  Clear Dollar Stamps

Paper:  SU Mocha Morning Specialty DSP, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Black Staz On

Accessories:  Lacey Circles and Circle Nestabilities, SU Vanilla Rosettes, SU Black Satin Ribbon, SU Crocheted Ribbon, Black Pearl, Hat Pin, Dimensionals

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

SO MANY SMILES.....BEGIN WITH YOU

Wow...it has been a while since I have uploaded anything.  I guess I took a bit of a break from my blog.

I made this card for today's COLOR CHALLENGE CC363 over at Splitcoaststampers.  The colors were Pretty In Pink, Pink Pirouette and Basic Grey.

 I also used this weeks MOJO MONDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE #229

Card Supplies:

Stamps:  Petite Pairs, Simply Soft

Paper:  Basic Grey, Pretty In Pink, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Black Staz-on

Markers:  Pink Pirouette, Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose, Sahara Sand

Accessories:  Pretty In Pink Satin Ribbon, Button, Embossing Folder

THANKS SO MUCH FOR LOOKING TODAY.

GLORIA

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Wow, where is January going?  Time sure does go fast.  

I created this card at the beginning of the month for dear friends of ours Anniversary.  I wanted to use the new Glimmer Paper from SU...it was still sitting in the package unopened.  I punched the hearts out of the black card stock and layered it over the Glimmer Paper.  I outlined the hearts with some Dazzling Details.

I sprayed the entire card with the Gold Shimmer paint mixed with alcohol. I was a little heavy handed with this but still liked the outcome.  I also added a hat pin to the bow!

I hope they liked it

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

THINKING OF YOU CC357

For today's COLOR CHALLENGE over at Splitcoaststampers.  We were to use Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride and Baja Breeze.  I used these colors to make a Thinking of You card for my Aunt who is in the hospital.

Supplies:

Stamps:  SU Triple Treat Flower 

Paper:  Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride DSP

Ink:  Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze

Accessories:  Punches, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Dimensionals, Pearls

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

A YEAR IN REVIEW ~ DECEMBER FAVORITE

This project was my favorite for December.  I made something totally out of the ordinary for me.  A Matchbook Style Paper Bag Photo Album.  

I just loved how it turned out.  I followed KATHY ORTA'S instructions on her You Tube Channel.  HERE is a link to her channel.

I used the Beau Chateau Designer Series paper and Fabric and Side Notes on this creation.

The first photo is the book closed with the belly band.

This second photo is a close up of the Belly Band.  I used The Beau Chateau Fabric and the Butterfly Die to create the focal point.  I finished it off with an antique brad and key and lock charm.

This photo is of the inside cover.  I added lots of pockets to hold little photo opportunities and journaling.  This album is made from the Celebrate It Bags you can buy at Micheals.  So each tab you see pulls out of a pocket .

On this page I used vellum card stock to create corner pockets.

Here is an example of how each page is a pocket that houses another page that can be pulled out.

I totally fell in love with how this project came together.  I am NOT a scrapbooker at all...but this project was just too cute not to give a try.  I couldn't believe how easy it came together.  Thanks to Kathy Orta for her great videos and for sharing her talent.

Have a great day.

GLORIA

A YEAR IN REVIEW PART 3

I finally had a moment to post Part 3 of my favorite cards for 2011.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

I will have one more post for this series of A YEAR IN REVIEW.  My favorite for December is something I created that is out of my usual comfort zone...stay tuned!

GLORIA