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.

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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

A YEAR IN REVIEW ~ PART 2

In Part 2 of A Year In Review I will be sharing my favorite creations from June, July and August 2011.

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

Thanks for joining me in Part 2 of a Year In Review!  Stay tuned for Part 3!

Gloria

A YEAR IN REVIEW ~ MY FAV'S FROM 2011

Where did 2011 go?  Wow...time flies.  I thought I would share my favorite creation from each month of 2011. 

 In this post I will share January thru May of 2011.

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

Check back to check out the rest of my favorites of 2011.

Thanks for looking!

Gloria

CARNATION

Isn't this flower the cutest?  I made it with my new EK Success Carnation Dimensional Flower Punch.  I made it in the colors for today's COLOR CHALLENGE over at Splitcoaststampers which were, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade.

I also used the MOJO MONDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE for the layout of my card.  I will add a sentiment later when I know what I need the card for.

Card Supplies:

Stamps:  SU En Francais

Paper:  Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Delicate Doilies DSP

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade

Accessories:  EK Success Carantion Dimensional Flower Punch, Wisteria Wonder Ribbon, Floral Fantasty Embossing Folder, Hot Glue Gun, Calypso Brad, Dimensionals, Sponges

THANKS SO MUCH FOR LOOKING TODAY!

GLORIA

FOUR CHALLENGE CARD

I made this card for FOUR Challenges from this week.  I haven't done that it in ages.

~ WT351 WAYS TO USE IT CHALLENGE at Splitcoaststampers which was Faux Letterpress.  I inked up the flat side of the Snow Dots embossing folder with Cherry cobbler ink then ran it through to emboss.  This inked up the background and left the raised embossed images the original color.

~PPA122 PALS PAPER ARTS CHALLENGE which was to use the colors Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and Very Vanilla on our card.

~MOJO217 MOJO MONDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE.  I really liked the sketched this week.  I changed the square panel to a circle.

~CCEE1148 CHALLENGE  was to use snowflakes and bling on our card.

Card Supplies:

Stamps:  SU Season of Friendship, Best Wishes & More

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Always Artichoke DSP

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke

Accessories:  Cuttlebug, Snow Dots Embossing Folder, SU 1" Circle, 1 3/4" Circle & 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punches, Cherry Cobbler Ribbon, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Dazzling Details

Thanks for looking!

Gloria

FROSTED PEAR

I made this card today using the SKETCH CHALLENGE & this weeks COLOR CHALLENGE from Splitcoaststampers.  The colors this week are Pear Pizzazz, Kraft and White.  A very clean and crisp combo.  

I used the Faith In Nature stamp set and stamped the pear twice on watercolor paper and once on Whisper White.  I watercolored the pear with my markers and aquapainter then cut it out and popped it up on dimensionals after curling the edges inward.  I then used Crystal Effects to give the pear a glaze and added some dazzling details.  

Card Supplies:

Stamps:  SU Faith In Nature

Paper:  Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Pear Pizzazz DSP, Watercolor Paper

Ink:  Crumb Cake Pear Pizzazz, Black Staz-on

Markers:  Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi, Old Olive, Garden Green

Accessories:  Cuttlebug, CB Musical Flourishes EF, Spellbinders Classic Squares and Lacey Squares Nesties, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Details, Dimensionals, Tim Holtz Applicator

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

CHOCOLATE INSPIRED SKETCH

This card is for today's SKETCH CHALLENGE over at Splitcoast. I was in the mood for chocolate...as is reflected in the colors on my card.



Here is a close up of the Tiny Tags using Linen Thread and a Safty Pin from the Vintage Trinkets from SU.



I also added some Dazzling Details to the flower centers.



Here is a photo of the sketch we were to be inspired by:



Card Supplies:

Stamps: SU Field Flowers, Tiny Tags
Paper: Soft Suede, Mocha Morning Specialty DSP, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Ink: Momento Black, Soft Suede
Accessories: Spellbinders Curved Rectangles Nesties, Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, Dazzling Details, Vanilla Rosettes, Vintage Trinkets, Linen Thread, Jewelery Tag Punch, Dimensionals, Tim Holtz Applicator

As always, click on the photo for a larger picture. Now I am off to find some chocolate.

GLORIA

TRIO CHALLENGE CARD

This card qualifies for the following three challenges:

~SPLITCOAST COLOR CHALLENGE #349 (Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral & Baja Breeze)

~MOJO MONDAY #215 CHALLENGE

~SUO CHALLENGE #32 (To create a thank you card)





Thanks so much for looking. Click on the photo to enlarge it.

GLORIA


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