RI Designer’s Choice Challenge!!–Darsie

 

Hello and happy Wednesday everyone~

It’s exciting to let you know that Repeat Impressions Rock Stars are starting a new challenge after we closed the CASE Wednesday Challenge!!

It’s called “Designer’s Choice Challenge”!! One of the RS is going to be a challenge host and we create whatever the host is challenging us :) Sounds fun?

The talented stamper, Darsie is going to kick off the first DCC and she is challenging us to *create a scene*!! You will have two weeks (by Apr 12th) to enter your project. When you finish your project, make sure you link it to the DCC post where the inlinkz are located so that you will have a chance to win the RI gift certificate! For more information about the DCC, please visit The House That Stamps Built.

Can’t wait to see your project!!

 

Here is my scenery card :)

 

What do you think? I’m not a creative scenery stamper but it was done easier than I thought, thanks to RI’s awesome stamps!! I used Mountain Vista (629-I) , Large Pine Forest (2709-I) and Small Pine Tree (2710-D) to create the scene. After the Mountain Vista image was colored with Copic markers, I sponged for the whole scene to add more colors. Then I simply stamped the pine tree images. I also off-stamped the same tree images and blended the color with blender pen to create the shadow. For the sentiment, I stamped Life Is Not…(6113-K) on the white mat, punched the edges with the border punch. Then I masked the edge and sponged the inside of the mask. To finish off, I dressed the sentiment mat with the satin ribbon.

 

 

Be sure to check out the creations by the RI Rock Stars below to get more inspirations too!!

Ayana Posadas * Darsie Rose Bruno * Harriet Skelly * Karen Hasheck

* Joy Hadden * Lynette Neus * Michele Greenwood * Robin Kirkpatrick

 

 

 

Stamps: Mountain Vista, Large Pine Forest, Small Pine Tree, Life Is Not… (Repeat Impressions)
Paper: basic gray, so saffron, retired DP (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, dandelion, cantaloupe (Tsukineko), baja breeze, not quite navy, basic gray, sahara sand, always artichoke (SU) 
Accessories: ribbon 
Tools: label 8 Nestabilities, border punch

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Maki

FTTC111–Use Those Stamps!

 

Hello everyone~

It’s time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC111). Betty Wright is the challenge host and she is challenging us to use some of the other stamps in the stamp sets…I’m sure you have those stamps in the set that are not used often or never! Let’s bring them back to your table for this wonderful challenge!! Please visit Flourishes blog for more detail about how to play. Can’t wait to see your card/project!

 

Well, it was a little tough challenge for me…because to tell the truth, I have many of those stamps I should use more often :P However, I have been thinking about making this card for a while in the deep of my heart and I think I finally had a chance to make it :) As you see, the card is for my friend in Japan who live in the area where the huge earthquake hit. Thank goodness, she and her family are safe and trying to rebuild their life.

I used the fish, water wave & saying from Water Lilies set. They are definitely needed to be inked again! I colored the image with Copic markers and stamped the saying “Peace with You” on the red circle piece. Then it was heat embossed with white EP. I used the Japanese designer paper and the white background was stamped with the silhouette cherry blossom image from Cherry Blossoms set.  To finish off, the card was dressed with white satin ribbon & red pearls to finish off.

The sketch was based on Sweet Shop Sketch 101 (SSS101). I also submit this card to Use It Tuesday Challenge #4 (USE004) – Use color red … I used the Japanese designer paper I was hoarding too long and red tiny pearls that were actually last 4 left in my stash!

 

 

Be sure to check out other FOF’s creations!

Betty

Cindy

Dee

Silke

Tammy

Amanda (March Guest FOF)

 

 

 

Stamps: Cherry Blossoms, Water Lilies (Flourishes)
Paper: basic black, old olive, real red (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), Japanese designer paper 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black. angel pink, summer sky (Tsukineko), fresh snow (PTI), Copic markers 
Accessories: ribbon, pearls, white EP 
Tools: rectangle Nestabilities, circle punch

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Maki

KS Monday–Happy Easter

 

Hello and happy Kitchen Sink Monday everyone~

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I did some DIY for my rent house… now the house exterior is almost finished with the fresh coat of paint and one additional bedroom!

 

Since I was busy with working outside, I only managed to make one card this weekend but I did some challenges with the card :)

The card was combined with these challenges:

Sunday Everything Plus with Kitchen Sink Challenge 10 (EP10) – Use any animal stamps 

Tuesday Kitchen Pantry challenge 11 (KPC11) – Sponging,

Wednesday Stock Up on Occasion Challenge (KSOCEaster),

and Friday Sketch Carte Challenge 12 (FSCC12)

 

I used 3 Step Hey Chick! and Ready 4 Any Holiday for this Easter card. Don’t you love the baby chick popped from the Easter egg?! I was not sure about the color combo first but now it’s growing into me ;) The white circles on the purple frame was colored with white gel pen. You can made perfect circles with the label Nestabilities!

 

These are the steps I did for each image:

Chick: 4th – Memento rich cocoa, 3rd – rich cocoa (1 x stamp off), 2nd – Memento dandelion, 1st – dandelion (1 x stamp off)
Cracked Egg: 3rd – Memento grape jelly, 2nd – grape jelly (1 x stamp off), 1st – Memento lulu lavender

 

To get your 10 % off discount for your order: CLICK HERE

 

 

Be sure to check out what other KS Crews are cookin’ for KS Monday today!!

Angela * Connie * Julie * Lisa * Lynn * Maria

 

 

 

Stamps:  Multi Step Hey Chick!, Ready 4 Any Holidays (KSS)
Paper: lavender lace (SU), summer sunrise, spring moss (PTI), heavenly white (PaperTemptress)
Ink:  Memento rich cocoa, dandelion, grape jelly, lulu lavender (Tsukineko), peach parfait, pear pizazz (SU)
Accessories:  ribbon, button, vintage twine, pearls 
Tools: beaded circle & circle Nestabilities, border punch, flower mask templates

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful week!

 Maki

Birthday Blog Hop for Wendy!!!

 

 

Hello everyone~

Today, March 24th is Repeat Impressions owner & designer, Wendy’s birthday!!! The RI Rock Stars are planning this birthday blog hop secretly from Wendy, hehe… “Surprise Wendy!!”

We hope you will have fun with hopping each of Rock Star’s blog and celebrate Wendy’s special day with us :)

 

Happy Birthday Wendy!!! {{{Big Hugs}}}

 

This is the birthday card I made for Wendy…too fun and bright?? I hope she will wears her shades when she receives it, lol.

I used Jester (714-G) for the main image and Party Positive (6010-M) for one of the background panel. I also used Surprise (1821-E) for the saying. The card sketch is from Mojo Monday Sketch 183 (MOJO183). To finish off, I embellished the ribbon and rhinestones.

 

 

Now, have fun with hopping over to the other RI Rock Stars below!!

Ayana Posadas * Darsie Rose Bruno * Harriet Skelly * Joy Hadden

* Karen Hasheck  * Lynette Neus * Michele Greenwood * Robin Kirkpatrick

 

 

Stamps: Jester, Party Positive, Surprise (Repeat Impressions)
Paper: kiwi kiss, rich razzleberry, tangerine tango (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer papers (SEI) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), rich razzleberry, kiwi kiss, cool caribbean (SU) 
Accessories: ribbon, rhinestones, swirl rhinestones 
Tools: scallop circle Nestabilities, border punch

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Maki

RI What If? Wednesday Sketch #M2311

 

Hello everyone~

I have one card that I made for What If? Wednesday Sketch from Repeat Impressions!  The sketch on right was made by Wendy. You will have 2 weeks (until Tuesday, Apr 5th) to enter your card using the sketch over RI Blog The House That Stamps Built. All participants will have a chance to win a $25 Repeat Impressions gift certificate!! I hope you will play along with us! Please check out RI Blog for more detail.

 

 

 

 

Here is my card:

I used Clover Bunny (702-K) for the image and Thanks A Bunch (1307-E) for the saying. I colored the bunny image with Copic markers and added Stickles on the clover flowers… The flowers are actually purple but somehow the glitter in the Stickles reflected on the photo :P To finish off, I added the pearls and the ribbon with brad.

 

 

Be sure to check out the creations by the RI Rock Stars below to get more inspirations too!!

Ayana Posadas * Darsie Rose Bruno * Harriet Skelly * Karen Hasheck

* Joy Hadden * Lynette Neus * Michele Greenwood * Robin Kirkpatrick

 

 

Stamps: Clover Bunny, Thanks A Bunch (Repeat Impressions)
Paper: crumb cake (SU), brown and purple cardstock (Bazzil) heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer papers (Making Memories) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), pear pizazz, cool caribbean (SU) 
Accessories: ribbon, brad, pearls 
Tools: circle and square Nestabilities, border punch

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Maki

FTTC110–Marvelous Masking

 

Hello and happy Tuesday everyone~

It’s time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC110). I am the challenge host this week and challenging you to one of popular stamping techniques -*Masking*!! You can mask one or more stamped image to create a wonderful scene or use masking templates to create beautiful design for your card/project. The idea is up to you! Please visit Flourishes blog for more detail about how to play. Can’t wait to see your card/project!

 

I used Easter Basket set for my card. I used making technique for those images in the basket. The bow on the basket was adhered with dimensional adhesives after it was trimmed. The all images were colored with Copic markers. The image and sentiment mats were layered on the frames from Spellbinders. I also used the swirl masking template from Tim Holtz on the background and sponged brown ink over the template to create the swirl design. To finish off, I dressed with my handmade roses and ribbon on the top corner.

 

 

Be sure to check out other FOF’s creations!

Betty

Cindy

Dee

Silke

Tammy

Amanda (March Guest FOF)

 

 

 

Stamps: Easter Basket (Flourishes)
Paper: chocolate chip, so saffron, pink pirouette, pear pizazz (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), so saffron, pear pizazz (SU) Copic markers 
Accessories: ribbon, hand-made roses 
Tools: lacey circle & circle Nestabilities, Fancy tag trio dies, leaf punch, TH masking template

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Maki

RI Stamp of the Week–Week of Mar 21st, 2011

 

 

Hello again,

It’s time for another Stamp of the Week from Repeat Impressions!! This week’s SOTW is Celebrate Spring (3908-I) … perfect for First Day of Spring, isn’t it? The SOTW is available exclusively to our RI blog readers at 50% OFF with the special discount code from Mon, Mar 21st – Sun, Mar 27th. To get the discount code and more information about the SOTW, please go to the RI blog “The House That Stamps Built”.

 

I created the card with those cute/fun/whimsical/spring DP. The stamped tulips were colored with Copic markers and sponged scallop oval mat with light pink ink and dauber. I adhered the borders that were created with border punch on the top & bottom edge. To finish off, I embellished with the pearls and the satin ribbon with glitter brad.

 

 

Be sure to check out the creations by the RI Rock Stars below to get more inspirations too!!

 Harriet Skelly * Karen Hasheck * Joy Hadden

* Lynette Neus * Robin Kirkpatrick

 

 

Stamps: Celebrate Spring (Repeat Impressions)
Paper: pink pirouette, old olive (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer papers (SEI) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), pretty in pink (SU), Copic markers 
Accessories: ribbon, brad, pearls 
Tools: label 14 and big scallop oval Nestabilities, border punch

 

 

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful week!

Maki

KS Monday–Easter Blessings

 

Hello and happy Kitchen Sink Monday everyone!!

Today is also “First Day of Spring”!! That’s right, Spring is officially here… I know some of you are still having winter days but it won’t be long… you will enjoy sitting outside and smelling those spring flowers!

My kids had their spring break last week and we went camp from Thurs – Sun. It was absolutely the wonderful and perfect weather for camp! We had no internet or cable for a few days….I LOVED those part too… it was nice to stay my mind off from CNN or Headline News for a while.

 

I made two cards with KS challenges before I left for camping.

The card above was made for Tuesday Kitchen Pantry Challenge (KPC10) – Focus on Corners. I used Multi Step Bitty Tulips set to create the image and Ready 4 Any Holidays for the saying. I used two different corner punches to create those decorative corners and embellished with turquoise rhinestones. To finish off, the ribbon was embellished with the vintage brad.

 

These are the steps I did for each image:

Purple Tulips: 4th - SU elegant eggplant, 3rd - SU perfect plum, 2nd - SU pale plum, 1st - pale plum (1 x stamp off), 5th - Memento tuxedo black (1 x stamp off)
Yellow Tulips: 4th - SU pumpkin pie, 3rd - SU daffodil delight, 2nd - SU barely banana, 1st - barely banana (1 x stamp off), 5th - cajun craze (1 x stamp off)
Leaves: 4th - SU always artichoke, 3rd - SU old olive, 2nd - SU pear pizazz, 1st - pear pizazz (1 x stamp off)
Glass Bowl: 3rd - VersaFine imperial purple, 2nd - Memento london fog, 1st - Memento summer sky

 

 

 

The next card is Clean and Simple. I was made for Monday 10 Minutes Card 11 (10MC12). It was also combined with Sunday Everything Plus the Kitchen Sink Challenge (EP09) - Create something special for the YOUNG MEN in our lives. I used Multi Step Bunch O’ Balloons set for the single balloon image and Simple Sentiments for the saying. I think the balloon and those fun DP are great for the boy’s birthday card ;)

 

These are the steps I did for each image:

Balloon: 3rd - Memento rhubarb stalk, 2nd - Memento lady bug, 1st - lady bug (1 x stamp off), 4th - VersaFine imperial purple (1 x stamp off)

 

 

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That’s it from me…Be sure to check out what other KS Crews are cookin’ for KS Monday today!!

Angela * Connie * Julie * Lisa * Lynn * Maria

 

 

[Easter Blessings]

Stamps:  Multi Step Bitty Tulip Bouquet, Ready 4 Any Holidays (KSS)
Paper: old olive (SU), lavender cardstock (Bazzil), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer paper (Makiing Memories)
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black, london fog, summer sky, VersaFine imperial purple (Tsukineko), elegant eggplant, pefect plum, pale plum, pumpkin pie, daffodil delight, barely banana, cajun craze, always artichoke, old olive, pear pizazz, cool caribbean (SU)
Accessories:  ribbon, rhinestones, vintage rhinestone brad
Tools: corner punches, Nestabilities

 

[Balloon Birthday Wishes]

Stamps:  Multi Step Bunch O' Balloons, Simple Sentiments (KSS)
Paper:  heavenly white (PaperTemptress), marina mist (SU), designer paper (WRMK)
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black, rhubarb stalk, real red, VersaFine imperial purple (Tsukineko)
Accessories: rhinestones
Tools: border punch

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Maki

RI CASE Wednesday - Karen

 

Hello and happy Wednesday everyone~

It’s time for CASE Wednesday Challenge from Repeat Impressions!! This time we are casing one of the cards by Karen ! I love her sense of humor and her cards are always beautifully done!

Please visit RI blog, The House that Stamps Built for more detail about the CASE Wednesday challenge.

 

Here is Karen’s card we CASE:

 

 

Here is my cased card:

I took the inspiration from the colors and the designer paper. I used Comfy Cat (6220-L) for the main image. I colored the cat with Copic markers but the pillows and blanket were paper pieced with the designer papers. The sentiment, No Outfit… (2815-H) was stamped on the lower left corner and dressed with the fringe border, fabric flower and swirl rhinestones.

 

 

 

Be sure to check out the creations by the RI Rock Stars below to get more inspirations too!!

Ayana Posadas * Darsie Rose Bruno * Harriet Skelly * Michele Greenwood

* Karen Hasheck * Joy Hadden * Lynette Neus * Robin Kirkpatrick

 

 

 

Stamps: Comfy Cat, No Outfit… (Repeat Impressions)
Paper: basic black, marina mist, retired DP (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, VersaFine onyx black (Tsukineko), Copic markers 
Accessories: fringe ribbon, Prima fabric flower, swirl rhinestones 
Tools: label 8 Nestabilities

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. I’m going to camp with my family for Spring Break… but I will be back here on Monday for KS Monday and Repeat Impressions SOTW posts!

Hope the rest of your week is wonderful :)

Maki

FTTC109– Live in the Moment!

 

Hello everyone~

It’s time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC109)!! Silke Ledlow is the challenge host and she is challenging us to use one of her favorite elements….*Butterflies*!! We cannot wait to see your butterflies card/project! For more detail about the challenge, Please visit Flourishes blog.

 

I used Gerber Daisies set for the image and Life Lines for the sentiment.  I stamped the daisies image on the white cardstock and lightly colored with Copic markers. The butterflies were stamped on the scrap and the wings were paper pieced with yellow designer paper. They are also colored with the Copic markers. After I added the pink designer paper on the bottom of the card, I embellished with lace trim, polka dots ribbon & bow with pearl brad. To complete the card, I dabbed the Stickles on the daisies and butterflies.

This card is also submitted Flourishes Release Week Challenge (FLLCMAR11) – use a die cut, a border punch, a corner punch or any type of decorative border! No problem!! I use decorative edge with border punch for the most of my cards :)

 

Be sure to check out other FOF’s creations!

Betty

Cindy

Dee

Silke

Tammy

Amanda (March Guest FOF)

 

 

 

Stamps: Gerber Daisies, Life Lines (Flourishes)
Paper: pink pirouette, early espresso, retired DP (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress) 
Ink: Memento rich cocoa, tuxedo black (Tsukineko), pink pirouette(SU) Copic markers 
Accessories: ribbon, lace trim, pearl brad, Stickles 
Tools: border punch

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Maki

 

KS Monday–Praying For You

 

Hello everyone~

It’s time for Kitchen Sink Monday. I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Since the last Friday morning, I cannot stop thinking about people in Japan. I’m trying to live my life as normal as possible but I’m really having a hard time to deal with my emotion. The good news is that I got hold of my brother in Tokyo and all of my family and friends are safe except one…I still haven’t got hold of one of my high school friends who lives in Sendai, Miyagi. I hope she is OK… I cannot stop watching TV news and follow up online news about the earthquake. I cry every time I watch them but my feeling is nothing to compare with those people who have to face this tragedy right now. I will do what I can do…pray and donate. I believe Japan will be rebuilt and they will be back to a wonderful & beautiful country again just like they did after WWII and other typhoons and earthquakes!

You can help them while you are at home. Please share and spread!

Japan earthquake and tsunami: How to help

 

 

OK, Back to my regular KS Monday post…You can see all of my thoughts and feelings are toward to Japanese people when I was making today’s card ;) I originally wanted to make an Easter card with Multi Step Lilies set and more spring colors but I changed the sentiment to the one from Words of Comfort & Joy set for the last minute and redesigned the whole card….I think it was still turned out pretty.

I used the sketch from Friday Sketch Carte Challenge 11 (FSCC11) . I also combined with these challenges: Tuesday Kitchen Pantry Challenge 9 (KPC09) – Designer Papers and Wednesday Stock Up on Occasion Challenge (KSOCSympathy).

 

 

These are the steps I did for each image:
(Lily) 4th – Memento rhubarb stalk  3rd – rhubarb stalk (1 x stamp off), 2nd – Memento cantaloupe 1st – cantaloupe (1 x stamp off), 5th – Memento rich cocoa

(Leaf & stem) 2nd – Memento bamboo leaves, 1st – Memento new sprout, 3rd – cottage ivy

 

 

To get your 10 % off discount for your order: CLICK HERE

 

 

Be sure to check out what other KS Crews are cookin’ for KS Monday today!!

Angela * Connie * Julie * Lisa * Lynn * Maria

 

 

Stamps:  Multi Step Lilies, Words of Comfort & Joy (KSS)
Paper: sage shadow, basic gray, retired designer papers (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress) 
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black, rhubarb stalk, cantaloupe, rich cocoa, summer sky(Tsukineko)
Accessories: ribbon, pearls
Tools: classic oval Nestabilities

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful week!

Maki

Happy 1st Blogaversary, Repeat Impressions!!

 

 

 

Hello and TGIF everyone~

Today is a special day for Repeat Impressions!!! The blog “The House That Stamps Built” are celebrating 1st anniversary!!

The RI Rock Stars got together for this special event with their card and we want you to join with us for fun!! There are two ways to participate to win $35 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate!!

1. Hop your way around each of the Rock Stars blogs and leave a comment on each blog (including the Repeat Impressions blog). The all blog list is on the bottom of this post for your convenience.

2. After you finish hopping and leaving your comments, create any card that celebrates/congratulates and link it to the RI Blogaversary Hop post. 

 

Please visit The House That Stamps Built (I will add the direct link shortly) for all the details about the Blogaversary Hop.

 

Happy 1st Blogaversary, Repeat Impressions!!

 

For my celebration card, I used Ode to Spring (2605-P) for the main image, Hurray…(1812-E) for the saying and Wild Daisies (4320-G) inside the card. I love making the easel cards :) They show the inside of the card as a part of the card front with nice presentation, don’t you think?  The image was colored with Copic markers and the white mats were sponged with light blue ink & dauber. I also used a couple different Spellbinders dies and punches. To finish off, I embellished with pearls, satin ribbon with button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the Blogaversary Hop List. Have fun with hopping!

Ayana Posadas

Darsie Rose Bruno

Harriet Skelly

Joy Hadden

Karen Hasheck

Lynette Neus

Makiko Jones –> me

Michele Greenwood

Robin Kirkpatrick

The House that Stamps Built

 

 

 

Stamps: Ode to Spring, Wild Daisies, Hurray… (Repeat Impressions)
Paper: so saffron, old olive, chocolate chip (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), bashful blue (SU), Copic markers 
Accessories: ribbon, button, vintage twine, pearls 
Tools: big scallop oval Nestabilities, label 8 Nestabilities, fancy tags, decorative corner and border punch

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful weekend!

Maki

RI What If? Wednesday Sketch #M911

 

Hello and happy Wednesday everyone~

Hope your week has been wonderful so far.  I have one card for What If? Wednesday Sketch Challenge from Repeat Impressions!

Wendy has posted this wonderful sketch for you to play! You will have 2 weeks (until Tuesday, Mar 22nd) to enter your card for the challenge over RI Blog “The House That Stamps Built”. All participants will have a chance to win a $25 Repeat Impressions gift certificate!! I hope you will play along with us! Please check out RI Blog for more detail.

 

 

 

 

Here is my card using the sketch.

I used Shade of the Elm (2908-I) for the image and Live For… (3103-F) for the sentiment. The image was colored with Copic markers lightly and the mat was sponged with ink & dauber. The circle frames were created with overlapping the mat cutting with Lacey Circles Nesties. To finish off, I attached the ribbon with the ribbon tag and rhinestones on the corner.

 

 

 

Be sure to check out the creations by the RI Rock Stars below to get more inspirations too!!

Ayana Posadas * Darsie Rose Bruno * Harriet Skelly * Karen Hasheck

* Joy Hadden * Lynette Neus * Michele Greenwood * Robin Kirkpatrick

 

 

Stamps: Shade of the Elm, Live For… (Repeat Impressions)
Paper: pacific point, early espresso(SU), light blue cardstock (Bazzil) heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer papers (WRMK) 
Ink: Memento rich cocoa (Tsukineko), early espresso, marina mist (SU) 
Accessories: ribbon, rhinestones 
Tools: lacey circles and circle Nestabilities, ribbon tag trio die

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Maki

FTTC108– SEW Pretty!!

 

 

Happy Tuesday everyone~

It’s time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC108) . Cindy Haffner is our challenge host and she is challenging us to *SEW* :) You can use real stitches or faux…which ever you prefer. Can’t wait your *SEW* pretty creation!!

 

I used Butterflies & Blossoms set for the images and sentiment. The flower image & sentiment were stamped on the white circle mat. I stamped the extra flower image & butterflies on the scrap and colored all images with Copic markers. Then I trimmed the ones on the scraps and adhered on the main mat.

For the SEW-ing challenge, I used my neglected sewing machine and zig-zag stitched the lace trim, embossed border and pleated ribbon. To finish off, I embellished with swirl pearls to look like the butterfly’s trail.

The sketch is come from Mojo Monday Sketch (MOJO181) and the color combo was inspired from CR84FN Color Challenge 18 (CR84FN18) .

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure to check out other FOF’s creations!

Betty

Cindy

Dee

Silke (She has a blog candy for you!!)

Tammy

Amanda (March Guest FOF)

 

 

 

Stamps: Butterflies & Blossoms (Flourishes)
Paper: crumb cake, so saffron (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer paper (TPC) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), crumb cake (SU) Copic markers 
Accessories: ribbon, lace trim, swirl pearls, sewing thread 
Tools: circle and scallop circle Nestabilities, CB embossing folder, sewing machine

 

 

About Troy’s cousin’s son update…. All prayers are working!! He still has to be sedated so that the pressure in his brain is not going up but he is more stable than yesterday :) Thank you so much!

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Maki

RI SOTW–Week of Mar 7th, 2011

 

Hello everyone~

It’s another week of Stamp of the Week from Repeat Impressions!! This week’s STOW is this wonderful rabbit image, Bunny Hop (4215-I) . It works fantastically not only for Easter but any occasion! The SOTW is available exclusively to our RI blog readers at 50% OFF with the special discount code from Mon, Mar 7th – Sun, Mar 13th. To get the discount code and more information about the SOTW, please go to the RI blog “The House That Stamps Built”.

 

I used pretty spring theme DPs and elements to create this traditional/simple card. I stamped the bunny and colored with Distress Ink and Fantastix. after sponging the mat with ink and dauber, I stamped the saying from Quartet Compliments Series (8600). To finish off, I embellished with cotton ribbon with brad and pearls.

 

 

Be sure to check out the creations by the RI Rock Stars below to get more inspirations too!!

Dana Joy * Harriet Skelly * Karen Hasheck * Robin Kirkpatrick

 

 

Stamps: Bunny Hop(Repeat Impressions)
Paper: cool carribean, chocolate chip, so saffron (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer paper (Making Memories)  
Ink: chocolate chip, so saffron (SU), DI tea dye, tattered rose (Ranger) 
Accessories: ribbon, brad, pearls 
Tools: label 15 Nestabilities

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Maki

KS Monday–Have a Lucky Day!

 

Hello and Happy Monday everyone~

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I didn’t update my blog for a few days but I was busy with making cards :)

It’s nothing related with card making but Son of Troy’s cousin was involved a terrible car accident a couple days ago. He’s got a severe head injury and transported to the hospital in Dallas. Although they were able to take off pressure from his brain, his condition is still in critical. He is only 14 years old and strong with kindred hearts. I believe he will make it through but our family can use your prayers…

 

 

OK, I have two cards to show you today…

You might need shades for the card above, lol. It was actually made for the challenge from Sunday Everything PLUS the Kitchen Sink Challenge 6 (EP06). Rainbow colors make me happy and lucky and I decided to create the card with the feelings. The sketch is come from Sweet Stop Sketch (SSS98).

I used Multi Step Lucky Horseshoe and Multi Step Shamrocks & Clover sets to create the main image. The saying is from Ready 4 Any Holidays. I got these happy & fun rainbow papers from Hobby Lobby…they are from Paper Studios…my daughter and I are in love with the collection.

 

These are the steps I did for each image:
(Horseshoe) 3rd – Memento tuxedo black,  2nd – tuxedo black (1 x stamp off), 1st – Memento london fog

(Shamrock & clover) 3rd – SU garden green,  2nd – SU old olive , 1st – SU old olive (1 x stamp off)

 

 

 

The next card is CAS as you see. I made this for Monday 10 Minutes Card Challenge 9 (10MC9). The challenge is to use the big bow to finish off. Thanks to the wonderful Nestabilities, I actually finished this card in 10 minutes!! Woohoo!

This card is just perfect for this time of the year. A little bird told me that Bluebonnets started blooming in South Texas! I think spring has officially sprung here, yay!!

I used Multi Step Bluebonnets for the main image and 3 Step Daisies for the saying.

 

 

These are the steps I did for each image:
(Bluebonnets) 4th – SU pacific point, 3rd – pacific point (1 x stamp off),  2nd – SU bashful blue, 1st – Memento cantaloupe (just tips of flowers)

(Leaves) 3rd – SU garden green,  2nd – SU wild wasabi 1st – wild wasabi (1 x stamp off)

 

 

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Be sure to check out what other KS Crews are cookin’ for KS Monday today!!

Angela * Connie * Julie * Lisa * Lynn * Maria

 

 

 

[Have a Lucky Day]

Stamps:  Multi Step Lucky Horseshoe, Multi Step Shamrocks & Clover, Ready 4 Any Holidays (KSS)
Paper: old olive, barely banana, basic black (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer paper (Paper Studios) 
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black, london fog (Tsukineko), garden green, old olive, so saffron (SU) 
Accessories: ribbon, Prima flowers, rhinestones, rhinestone brad 
Tools: square Nestabilities, scallop oval punch, scallop border punch, leaf punch, piercing tool

 

[Bluebonnets Birthday]

Stamps:  Multi Step Bluebonnets, 3 Step Daisy (KSS)
Paper: pacific point (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress) 
Ink:  pacific point, bashful blue, garden green, wild wasabi (SU) 
Accessories: ribbon, rhinestones 
Tools: label 1 and 13 Nestabilities, CB embossing folder

RI CASE Wednesday - Harriet

Happy Wednesday everyone~

It’s time for another CASE Wednesday Challenge from Repeat Impressions! This time we are casing one of the cards by Harriet! I love her CAS style and how she uses stamps beautifully.

Please visit RI blog, The House that Stamps Built for more detail about the CASE Wednesday challenge.

 

Here is Harriet’s card we CASE.

 

Here is my card.

As you see, I rotated the layout for the stamps I used.  I stamped Underpants Frogs (7120-L) for the image and I used the coordinated poem stamp, May the Light … (7007-J) for the sentiment :) The image was colored with Copic markers. I kept Harriet’s CAS style and I really like how the card was turned out! To finish off, I embellished with pearls on the ribbon border and punched border.

 

 

Be sure to check out the creations by the RI Rock Stars below to get more inspirations too!!

Ayana Posadas * Dana Joy * Darsie Rose Bruno * Harriet Skelly

* Karen Hasheck * Joy Hadden * Lynette Neus * Robin Kirkpatrick

 

 

Stamps: Underpants Frogs, May the Light… (Repeat Impressions)
Paper: always artichoke, lavender lace (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress) 
Ink: VersaFine onyx black (Tsukineko), Copic markers 
Accessories: pearls, ribbon 
Tools: border punch

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Maki

Happy Birthday Tammy!!!

 

Hello everyone~

This is my second post for today. To see FTTC post, just scroll down to the next post :)

Today is not only the 1st day of March, but also my wonderful cyber stamp buddy,

Tammy Hershberger’s birthday!!

So…some of Tammy’s stamp buddies secretly planned the Birthday Blog Hop today!!

I haven’t met Tammy in person but we all can tell she is an amazing, fun & sweet lady from reading her blog and seeing her wonderful work. I’m a lucky one to have a chance to work with her through 3 different DT teams in present & past. I’m so happy I can get to participate this hop for making her special day more special!!

You can visit HERE to wish Tammy a happy birthday ;)

Happy Birthday Tammy!!! {{{HUGS}}}

 

 

For those of you who are already having fun with hopping….you’re on a right track if you come from Maria’s blog! If not or you would like to start this blog hop, just hop over to Barbara’s blog. Her post is included the complete blog hop list! Just check where you at or start hopping!!

 

I decided to use KSS 3 Step Pansies set because pansy is the flower of March and I know Tammy loves Kitchen Sink Stamps!!

I used masking technique to create the stamped design. The color combo was inspired from Color Dare #98 (CD98). I also used the sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 106 (SSSC106). To finish off, I adhered the Spellbinders butterfly and embellished with pale purple pearls.

 

 

Now, you can hop over to Cindy Haffner.

 

 

Stamps:  3 Step Pansies, Multi Step Lil’ Elephant – saying (KSS)
Paper: always artichoke (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), plum pudding, designer paper (PTI) 
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), elegant eggplant, perfect plum, pale plum, always artichoke, pear pizzazz (SU) 
Accessories: pearls 
Tools: circle and lacey circles Nestabilities, fancy tags, butterfly reflections, CB embossing folder, border punch

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Maki