A KWerner Color Challenge...

When I saw the latest Color Inspiration Challenge on Kristina Werner's blog this week, I couldn't help but play along! The colors were so rich and gorgeous! Here is what she challenged us with:



And here is what I made:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Always set
Ink: More Mustard, Really Rust, Going Gray, Basic Gray Classic inks; Versamark
Paper: Basic Gray, Very Vanilla, Really Rust cardstock; Autumn Vine DSP
Accessories: Clear embossing powder, Very Vanilla wide grosgrain ribbon, Stamping Sponges, paper piercer, White Signo Gel pen, Scallop Edge punch, Dimensionals

I decided to go with an old, favorite stamp set, Always... I haven't used it in so long! It was one of my very first Stampin' Up! purchases and definitely worth every penny! Don't you love sets like that!

I also used my favorite technique, emboss resist with the heart... I layered it to incorporate more colors to the design and added a Very Vanilla mat to really make it pop off the background. I wanted to keep it simple so I tried not to go overboard on all the little things... sometimes I have a habit of that! Hee!

Thanks for taking a peek today! I am thinking of taking my girls to explore a new park... it is too perfect outside to stay inside!

-tessa

Wishing You a Happy Heart...

So, I bought this set out of the current SU! mini catalog about a month ago... Here I am, finally using it! I have always loved dandelions so it is right up my alley! I am hoping to make lots of cute Valentines cards with it in February. Today I am using it for Kristina Werner's latest Color Inspiration Challenge! I am so thankful every time she adds a new one to her blog... they are my favorite! Hee! And, if you want to see something funny, check out her pictures and video from Halloween at Stampin' Up! It cracked me up this morning!

Edited to add: I missed the time period... I swear it said Friday!

Anyways, here is her inspiration for us:



And, here is what I made!



Goodies:
All Products by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: A Happy Heart set
Ink: Sage Shadow, Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Paper: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie card stock; Holiday Treasures DSP, Autumn Vines DSP
Other: Buttons and thread- basic craft supply; Scallop Edge punch


I made another, too but added Kraft to the mix:



This is the inside. I wanted to put a Starbucks card in it for my sister.



Goodies:
All Products by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Bitty Basics set; Best Yet set (both Hostess sets; Always set
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Ruby Red Classic Ink; Versamark
Paper: Kraft, Whisper White, Sage Shadow, Ruby Red card stock; Sweet Always DSP
Other: Scallop Edge punch, 1" Circle punch, hemp twine; ribbon by Martha Stewart Crafts

Well, hope you all have a great weekend! If you get a chance, please enter in my blog candy contest in the post below! Thanks again for checking out my cards!

-tessa

Gotta Love Swaps!

Last week I had two swap cards due. One for a small group of SCS friends and the other for my Recollections girls! We haven't been able to get together for soo long so it was great to see everyone who came! I ended up making four different cards to choose from on Friday... Here are the winners!

For the SCS monthly swap:



Goodies:
All Products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Always set
Ink: Versamark; Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive Classic Inks
Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy card stock; Holiday Treasures DSP
Other: Silver brads, Scallop Edge Punch, Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

This card is a case of my own from earlier this year. I love the way the heart turned out with the blues- I used the emboss resist technique on it. I also love this color scheme- I think it may have been one of Kristina Werner's challenges!

For the Reco Girls:



Goodies:
All Products by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Baroque Motifs set, Best Yet set(Hostess, Polkadot Background stamp
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Sage Shadow, More Mustard Classic Inks
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White card stock; Autumn Vines DSP
Other: Flower by Prima; Rounded Tab Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Corner Rounder, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch all by Stampin' Up!

I thought I'd make a pocket card since they are kind of special. And, I've had this Autumn Vines DSP since preorder but only used it once so far! I love the colors in it!

And, here are the rejects... although I'm sure most of the Recollections girls would have preferred something a little easier!! (it was a shoebox swap)



Goodies:
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Stamps: Upsy Daisy set, Best Yet set (hostess)
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Paper: Kraft, Pirouette Pink, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip card stock
Other: Vanilla wide grosgrain ribbon, Curly Label punch, Scallop edge punch

Pretty and simple... my kind of card!

One more:



Goodies:
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Stamps: Best Wishes and More set, Polkadot Background stamp
Ink: Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Chocolate Chip Classic Inks
Paper: Kraft, Whisper White, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Chocolate Chip card stock
Other: Silver Brad, Scallop Edge punch, Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain ribbon, Dimensionals

I decided to veto this one because of all the cutting... three snowflakes on each card! Yikes!

Anyways, those are my shares for now! I hope they inspire someone out there to get out the ink! Hee!

-tessa

Some Simple Cards...

I made some quick cards last weekend at a crop and thought I'd share today! Here they are!


Sweet Hello Card:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Say it With Scallops set
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Pink Pirouette Classic Ink
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip card stock; Sweet Always DSP
Other: Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Square punch, 1/2 Circle punch, Dimensionals

Pretty Orange Heart Card:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Always set
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal Classic Ink
Paper: Kraft, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White card stock; Sweet Always DSP
Other: Scallop Edge punch, Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Fall Friendship Card:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Season of Friendship set (from the new mini!!)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Sage Shadow Classic Ink
Paper: Sage Shadow, Really Rust, More Mustard, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip card stock; Autumn Vine DSP (from the new mini!!)
Other: Crystal Effects, Antique Brads, Dimensionals

Ruby Flowers Card:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Embrace Life set
Ink: Ruby Red, Always Artichoke Classic Stampin Ink; Versamark
Paper: Always Artichoke, Baja Blue, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Ruby Red card stock
Other: Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain ribbon, White Embossing Powder, White Signo Gel Pen, Antique Brads, Dimensionals


I got them all done in one night so I was pretty excited! Sometimes I can go crop and only get one done!! Too much chatting and not enough stamping...

I had some good news today on Kristine Werner's blog! I made her top 15 this week! Yeah! After stalking her blog all weekend to see who she picked, it is a great surprise!

Hope your week is going great! Thanks for stopping by!

-tessa