KS Monday–A Gift of Love

 

 

Happy Kitchen Sink Monday everyone and happy MLK’s Birthday for my friends in the U.S.

I know it’s going to mess up my week since today is holiday but I can’t complain that I get to sleep in the morning :)

 

The card above was created with a couple of stamp sets… Multi Step Gift and Big & Bold Swashes. The word “Love” is from Multi Step Ribbons for Causes I combined a few of challenges from KS Crew Cupboard .

- Thursday Word of the Week Challenge (Wow01) – get inspired from a word “GIFT”

- Saturday Case the Crew Challenge (SCCC02) – this card by Julie

 

You know we post fun challenges over KS Forum every day? While checking out the forum, be sure to visit KS Gallery also. 

 

These are the steps I did for each image:
(Present Box) 3rd – Memento rhubarb stalk, 2nd – Memento rose bud, 1st – rose bud (1 x stamp off), 4th – VersaFine imperial purple (1 x stamp off)

(Ribbon) 3rd – imperial purple (1 x stamp off), 2nd – rhubarb stalk, 1st – rhubarb stalk (1 x stamp off), 1st imperial puprl (1 x stamp off) again

 

 

 

This card was made last week for other challenges including the challenge I host every Tuesday over the KS Crew Cupboard.

- Sunday Everything Plus Kitchen Sink (EP01) - create a card using the rule of 3

- Monday 10 Minutes Card Challenge (10MCC02) – one layer card

- Tuesday Kitchen Pantry Challenge (KPC02) – use ribbons

- Wednesday Stock Up on Occasions Challenge (KSOCValentine) – Valentine’s Day cards with red, pink & purple

 

The set is the new set, Multi Step Sweet Heart Roses. I used the little hearts in the set & the words. I really love those challenges…it really helps me try outside my comfort zone!

 

 

 

 

 

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 * Barbara (January Guest KS Crew)

 

[A Gift of Love]

Stamps: Multi Step Gift, Big & Bold Swashes, Multi Step Ribbons with Causes (KSS)
Paper: real red,  (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer paper 
Ink:  VersaFine imperial purple, Memento tuxedo black, rhubarb stalk, rose bud, lady bug, new sprout, Brilliance pearlescent orchid (Tsukineko)
Accessories: satin ribbon 

 

[Hugs & Kisses]

Stamps: Multi Step Sweet Heart Roses (KSS)
Paper: heavenly white (PaperTemptress), pink pirouette (SU 
Ink:  Memento rhubarb stalk, grape jelly, rose bud, rich cocoa, angel pink (Tsukineko) 
Accessories: gingham ribbon, pearls 
Tools: border punch, label 14 Nestabilities

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Maki

Curtain Call {ACT65}

Happy Sunday everyone~

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far.

I have one card for Curtain Call Color Challenge (ACT65). If you are a bright color kind of people, this color combo is just for you :)

Please visit Stacey’s Stamping Stage for more detail about this week’s challenge.

Here is my card.

I enjoyed making this card…maybe the bright colors ;) I used Verves Up, Up and Away set. To help my creative mojo going, I followed the sketch from Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 86 (MMSC86). I colored the air balloon and tree with Copic markers. The clouds was designed with scalloped oval template and just sponged with ink & dauber. The grass was made with MFT grass border die. To finish off, I embellished with satin ribbon, buttons with red baker’s twine and blue rhinestones.

The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, too, so make sure you stop by to see: Christina MacLaren at Seaglass & Sentiments

Jean Martin at Stampin' Scrapper

Julie Lacey at Stamps & Taxes

Laurel Seabrook at Seabrook Designs

Makiko Jones at MakInk Studio <--me

Monika Davis at M.A.D. Stamper

Piali Biswas at Touch of Creation

Silke Ledlow at My Life

and

January Guest Designer, Danielle Daws.

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge creation using Mr. Linky back at Stacey's Stamping Stage.

Stamps: Up, Up and Away (Verves)
Paper: pacific point, pumpkin pie, retired DP (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), pacific point (SU), Copic Markers
Accessories: ribbon, buttons, baker’s twine, rhinestones
Tools: corner rounder, ticket corner punch, Sizzix Tag#2 die, MFT grass border die

Thank you for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)

Maki

FTTC100 Blog Hop Challenge!!!

TGIF everyone~

As the Tuesday post was mentioned, I’m back for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Blog Hop Challenge! Woohoo!! For those of you who are not sure about this blog hop, please check THIS POST over Flourishes Blog. You still have a time to link your card and participate this fun event until midnight EST today!!

The FTTC100 challenge is to *use your favorite things*. Everyone can play and no need to use Flourishes stamps ….However, from all of the FLLC cards, we will choose the BLOG HOP TOP 5 Winners! We will feature your blog hop cards on a special FTTC 100th Winner’s post!! So make sure you add FLLC after your name when you link your card/project.

 

Here is my card using my favorite things :)

 

Let see what favorite things I used….

Stamp set – Cherry Blossoms :) although there are so many favorite stamps in my Flourishes collections. I colored the image with Copic markers and DI walnut stain using Fantastix to give more depth to the image.

Tools – Spellbinders dies… I used Beaded Oval Nestabilities and Lotus Borderbilties,

Copic markers … Sweet Pea, Evergreen and Fresh Tone Collection

Cuttlebug Embossing folders

Designer Paper – Basic Gray DP … Green at Heart papers

Embellishments – Ribbon and rhinestones

And at last but not least, my favorite challenges are color combo & sketch challenges. I try to find either/both challenge(s) in the blog world to participate. This time I used Flourishes January Challenge (FLLCJAN11) for the color combination and Mojo Monday Sketch 173 (MOJO173) for the sketch.

 

 

Now, Be sure to visit the all hops and get inspired!!

 

 

 

Stamps: Cherry Blossoms (Flourishes)
Paper: cherry cobbler (SU), sweet blush (PTI), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer paper (BG) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo balck, rich cocoa, angel pink, rhubarb stalk (Tsukineko), DI walnut stain (Ranger), Copic markers 
Accessories: ribbon, rhinestones
Tools: beaded oval Nestabilities, lotus Borderbilities, CB embossing folders

 

 

 

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

Maki

RI What If? Wednesday–#J1311

 

 

Hello and happy Wednesday everyone~

It’s time for What If? Wednesday Sketch from Repeat Impressions! You will have 2 weeks (until Tuesday, Jan 25th) 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 with the sketch :)

I really love this sketch…would definitely use it again later! I decided to use the cat stamp, Cat with Kittens (6214-I) and the sentiment, Feline Better (4033-F). I have cat lover friends and I can use this card to send when they are under the weather. The image was lightly colored with Copic markers.

 

 

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 *

Joy Hadden * Lynette Neus * Michele Greenwood * Robin Kirkpatrick

 

If you love RI stamps and want to show your work in blog world, it’s a good news for you!! Wendy is looking for a new member of RI Rock Stars!! If you are interested in working with us, HERE is more detail about the DT call! She accepts all applications until January 21, 2011. Good luck!!

 

 

Stamps: Cat with Kittens, Feline Better (Repeat Impressions)
Paper: pear pizzazz, basic black (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer paper (BG) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo balck (Tsukineko), Copic markers 
Accessories: ribbon, rhinestones
Tools: circle Nestabilities, borner punch

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Maki

FTTC100!!!

 

Hello everyone~

Welcome to Flourishes Timeless Tuesday 100th Celebration Blog Hop!  To show our appreciation  for playing along with us for the past two years, the Flourishes Blog Team is hosting a *Blog Hop Challenge* with prizes and special recognition awards!  Check out the Flourishes Blog find out the challenge, when to post your cards, and when to start hopping!  Everyone can play and anyone can win!  Hope to see you at the HOP!

 

That says, I don’t have a card for FTTC100 today…but be sure to come back for the Blog Hop on Friday!!! Hope you will have a wonderful day!!

 

Maki

RI SOTW–Week of Jan 10th, 2010

 

Hello again~

It’s time for another week for Stamp of the Week from Repeat Impressions!! This week’s SOTW stamp is “Morning Glories (2629-H)” . A beautiful image for any occations!! The SOTW is available exclusively to our RI blog readers at 50% OFF with the special discount code from Mon, Jan 10th – Sun, Jan 16th. To get the discount code and more information about the SOTW, please go to the RI blog “The House That Stamps Built”.

 

I cased this card by Lynette…it’s posted for CASE Wednesday challenge HERE. I love how she embossed the image and colored and I had to case for the morning glories :) The image was water colored with re-inkers. I stamped “Get Well Soon” from Quartet Complements Series  To finish off, I used the ribbon and matching pearls.

My card looks washing out since the background is white…but it’s more bright IRL :P

 

 

 

 

 

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

Dana Joy * Harriet Skelly * Joy Hadden * Lynette Neus * Robin Kirkpatrick

 

 

Speaking of RI Rock Stars, Wendy has posted to for *Design Team Call*!! If you are interested in working with us, HERE is more detail about the DT call! She accepts all applications until January 21, 2011. Good luck!!

 

Stamps: Morning Glories, Quartet Complements Series (Repeat Impressions)
Paper: so saffron (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer paper (Webster’s Pages) 
Ink: VersaMark, Memento tuxedo balck (Tsukineko), re-inkers (SU), so saffron 
Accessories: ribbon, pearls 
Tools: label 8 Nestabilities, corner rounder, CB embossing folder

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Maki

KS Monday with KS Friday Sketch (FSCC01)

 

Happy Kitche Sink Monday everyone~

Well, it snowed here yesterday….plus, mix of sleet and ice :( I don’t mind snow but the icy condition is very dangerous for the southern area where we live. I’m writing this post with praying for we keep having electricity!

 

I hope most of you already have checked out NEW Kitchen Sink Forum and Gallery! We have started the daily challenge in Crew Challenge Cupboard and a daily Crew discussion in Crew Corner! Just a little indulgence from us every day ;) You’re always welcome to play any challenge at any time!

For today’s KS Monday, I created a card with using Multi Step Sweet Heart Roses. I used the sketch from Friday Sketch Challenge by Connie (FSCC01) and colors from SCS Color Combination 304 (CC304).

 

These are the steps I did for each image:
(Heart rose) 2nd – SU poppy parade, 3rd – SU cranberry crisp, 4th – VersaFine imperial purple, 1st – poppy parade (1 x stamp off)

I agree with Maria…imperial purple really do wonder!!

 

To get your 10 % off discount for your order:   CLICK HERE  --- Don’t forget to check out the NEW stamps & products too!!

 

 

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

Angela * Connie * Julie * Lisa * Lynn * Maria * Barbara (January Guest KS Crew)

 

 

Stamps: Multi Step Sweet Heart Roses (KSS)
Paper: basic gray, poppy parade (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), designer paper (PTI) 
Ink:  VersaFine imperial purple (Tsukineko), poppy parade, cranberry crisp, basic gray (SU) 
Accessories: satin ribbon 
Tools: lacey circle, scallop circle and circle Nestabilities, border punch, CB embossing folder

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Maki

Curtain Call

 

Hello and happy Sunday everyone~

It’s time for Curtain Call Color Challenge (ACT64). I’m sorry for missing my card for the last week’s Curtain Call…I hope you missed me ;)

Please visit Stacey’s Stamping Stage for more detail about this week’s challenge.

 

 

 

Here is my card.

 

I used the new TSG Wonderful Winter Wishes set…isn’t that adorable?? I water colored the image with re-inkers and Twinkling H2Os. I used the heart motif throughout the card. I think hearts make the card look even sweeter :):)

I used the sketch from Mojo Monday Sketch 172 (MOJO172).

 

 

 

The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, too, so make sure you stop by to see: Christina MacLaren at Seaglass & Sentiments

Jean Martin at Stampin' Scrapper

Julie Lacey at Stamps & Taxes

Laurel Seabrook at Seabrook Designs

Makiko Jones at MakInk Studio <--me

Monika Davis at M.A.D. Stamper

Piali Biswas at Touch of Creation

Silke Ledlow at My Life

 

and January Guest Designer, Danielle Daws.

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge creation using Mr. Linky back at Stacey's Stamping Stage.

 

 

 

Stamps: Wonderful Winter Wishes (TSG) 
Paper: marina mist, cranberry crisp, always artichoke (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), watercolor paper 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), marina mist, SU re-inkers (SU), Twinkling H2Os 
Accessories: heart stickers 
Tools: circle Nestabilities, heart border punch, CB embossing folder

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful winter time :)

Maki

FTTC99–Fabulous Flowers!!

 

Hello everyone~

It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC99)! Barbara Anders is our challenge host. Barbara is challenging us to use flowers! In the mist of all the cold temps and snowy conditions in many parts of the world, we are going to brighten and warm things up a bit with some flowers! Just add any kind any style of flowers to your card or projects this week! We would love to see what you create!

 

I can use flowers any time any days!! I decided to use the new stamp set, Mix-N-Mugs set for the challenge. The image are used 2 different stamps – mug and flower bouquet. I colored with Copic markers. After finishing coloring, I stamped the words “for you” and sponged ink on the mat. The little flower border on the top of the card is also from the same stamp set. I used the lace trim, seam binding ribbon, buttons and tiny pearls for the embellishments.

 

 

 

Be sure to check out other FOF’s creations!

Barb

Betty

Cindy

Dee

Silke

 

 

And one more thing….

I just want to let you know that, Flourishes FTTC Challenge will be celebrating its 100th Challenge with a blog hop!! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 11, 2011!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stamps: Mix-N-Mugs (Flourishes)
Paper:  crumb cake, pear pizzazz, pretty in pink (SU), heavenly white (PaperTremptress), designer paper (Webster’s Pages)   
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, desert sand, rich cocoa (Tsukineko), Copic markers
Accessories: ruffle lace trim, seam binding ribbon, buttons, pearls, vintage twine 
Tools: label 11 Nestabilities, border punch

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Maki

KSCC#31– 10 Minute Card!!

 

 

 

Hello eveyrone~

It’s time for Kitchen Sink Monday!!! We have a new Kithchen Sink Crew Challenge (KSCC31 and 10MC1)!! Please note…this is NEW challenge, not monthly KSCC. Maria and Lynn are challenging us to create a card in 10 minutes!!  Please check the detail about the challenge at Crew Challenge Cupboard or HERE. When you finish your card, make sure to upload to KSS Gallery. 

Please use 10MC1 (for 10 Minute Card Week #1) as a tag when uploading to the gallery.
During this time of transition from the old to the new, you may also use KSCC31 as a tag through out the month of January.

I look forward to seeing your creations!!

 

 

Here is my challenge card.

 

 

I decided to create a card for the Year 2011!! In Japan, we actually send New Year’s cards instead of Christmas. I used Friends of the Moon set and stamped the fireworks images with Brilliance Platinum Plant, Galaxy Gold and Pearlescent Orchid. For the label 14 mat, I stamped the words from Ready 4 Any Holiday and the numbers from 1/2 Pint Playful Alphabet Buddy. To finish off, I embellished the mat with star buttons and added swirl rhinestones :)

 

 

To get your 10 % off discount for your order:   CLICK HERE  --- Don’t forget to check out the NEW stamps & products too!!

For those of you like me who just had a holiday vacation and missed all fun Kitchen Sink’s New Year’s Eve party…. Kitchen Sink Forum/Gallery has just opened officially to all of you since last Saturday!! Become a member and join us for the upcoming events and challenges!! 

 

 

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

Angela * Connie * Julie * Lisa * Lynn * Maria

 

Also we have *Barbara Washington* for the January Guest KS Crew!!!

 

 

Stamps: Friends of the Moon, Ready 4 Any Holiday, 1/2 Pint Playful Alphabet Buddy (KSS)
Paper: crumb cake, not quite navy (SU) 
Ink:  Brilliance platinum planet, galaxy gold, pearlescent orchid (Tsukineko), not quite navy, crumb cake (SU) 
Accessories: swirl rhinestones, star buttons 
Tools: label 14 Nestabilities

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Maki