NEWSPRINT BUTTERFLY

I made this card using the following three challenges:

1. SKETCH CHALLENGE #357 from Splitcoaststampers

2. WAYS TO USE IT CHALLENGE #347 from Splitcoaststampers. To use newsprint on our card.

3. PALS PAPER ARTS #118 CHALLENGE which was a color challenge. Soft Suede, River Rock and Early Expresso.

I forgot how much I love the color River Rock. I used it as my card base, then added some Well Worn DSP from SU that matched the colors perfectly. I added the newsprint as the small layer of butterfly.

I left off a sentiment and will add it later...this will probably be an anniversary card.

I also used some retired SU Hodgepodge hardware for my ribbon accent and the Butterfly center.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: none

Paper: River Rock, Early Expresso, Textured Soft Suede, Newspaper, Well Worn DSP

Ink: River Rock, Early Expresso, Soft Suede

Accessories: Big Shot, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Beautiful Butterflies Die, Early Expresso Quilted Ribbon, Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware(retired), Dimensionals, Sponges

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ~ DUAL CHALLENGE CARD

I needed an Anniversary card so I used the colors from today's COLOR CHALLENGE over at Splitcoaststampers which was More Mustard, Always Artichoke & Bravo Burgundy. I also used the sketch from this weeks MOJO MONDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE.

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Card Supplies:

Stamps: SU Language of Friendship, GK Fanciful Tags

Paper: More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Spice Cake DSP

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, Always Artichoke

Accessories: SU Circle Punches, SU Button, Spellbinders Fanciful Tags, Dimensionals, SU Two Step Bird Punch, Burgundy Ribbon, Burgundy Stickles, Blender Pen

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

FAITH IN NATURE

I love this Designer Series Paper called Spice Cake from Stampin Up. It is so gorgeous. I paired it today with the stamp set called Faith In Nature.

This card qualifies for the following two challenges at Splitcoaststampers:

~SKETCH CHALLENGE

~WAYS TO USE IT CHALLENGE (to use leaves on our card)

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I added some Rhinestones at the base of each leaf for some added interest.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Faith in Nature

Paper: Spice Cake Designer Series Paper, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pool Party, Soft Suede

Accessories: Rhinestones, Word Window & Modern Label Punches, Blender Pen, Sponges, Dimensionals

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

I made this card for today's COLOR CHALLENGE over at Splitcoaststampers. The colors today were Baja Breeze, Island Indigo and Rich Razzleberry.

I added some Dazzling Details to the flower centers...although it is hard to see in the photo. It is raining here again....so it was hard to get a good picture.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Delicate Doily, Field Flowers

Paper: Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze

Ink: Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Paper Piercer, Brad, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Dazzling Details

Thanks for looking!

GLORIA

BLACK MAGIC

For today's SKETCH CHALLENGE at Splitcoaststampers. I decided to give the Black Magic Technique a try. I don't think it turned out too bad for my first attempt.

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Here is a close up of my Black Magic Flower. I really liked this technique and will definately use it again.

Thanks for looking today!

GLORIA

SIMPLY SOFT

I made this card earlier in the week and never uploaded it. It is using the Simply Soft Stamp set which is a hostess set and can be earned for free.

I used the Layered Marker (Karen Barber's Technique) to color in my flowers.

I added some shadow and highlights.

Thanks for looking...hope everyone has a lovely weekend.

GLORIA

LANGUAGE OF FRIENDSHIP

For yesterday's SKETCH CHALLENGE at SC.

I finally inked up my Language of Friendship stamp set. I colored my bird with markers and used the Bird Punch to punch it out. Easy Peasy.

I so love this wide striped ribbon...I finished of the bow with an Antique Brad.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Language of Friendship, En Francais

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Markers: Rose Red, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery

Accessories: Square Nesties, SU Wide Striped Ribbon, Antique Brad, Markers, Dimensionals, Two Step Bird Punch

Thanks for looking!

Gloria