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Sunday 29 July 2012

Merry Monday Sketch For July - Snow Swirled

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Merry Monday Sketch Challenges for July. This week I have used Sketch #2 of the previous sketches for my card. I Silver Embossed the tree and sentiment on Basic Black,  used Whisper White for the mats and Metallic Silver for the Modern Garland Border strip. Stamped some Snowflakes in Basic Grey to finish off inside and added some Pearls to the tree as my Finishing Touch.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Snow Swirled
Card and Papers: Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Metallic Card, Unknown DSP
Ink: Versamark
Finishing Touches: Pearls
Tools: Embossing Buddy, Silver EB Powder, Heat Tool, Martha Stewart Modern Garland Border Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals,
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

CASology #3 - I Love Cherries

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for this weeks CASology Challenge and the Cue Card word is Fruit. Very Clean and Simple card today with some Buttons, Embossing and a touch of Ribbon.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Button Buddies, Warm Words (R)
Card: Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Finishing Touches: Rich Razzleberry Buttons, Rich Razzleberry 1/8" Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Just My Type EB Folder, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sticky Strip
Thanks for taking a peek today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Saturday 28 July 2012

Dynamic Duos #13 - Pop Up Birthday Presents

Greetings,
Today's post is for the Dynamic Duos challenge this week to use Early Espresso and Crumb Cake plus Neutrals. I tried a couple of new things for my card today, Double Embossing with the Big Shot and a Pop Up on the inside of my card. I followed a tutorial by Lisa Young for the pop up. I paper pieced the presents on the front of the card and added the little flowers and pearls. The ribbon is actually Chocolate Chip Scallop Dots, but it is more the colour of Early Espresso than Chocolate Chip. I love how the pop up turned out, it is easier than it looks to make.
Supplies:
Stamps: Stamp It - Gifts of Joy 2991E Yvonne, S/U's Vintage Labels
Card and Papers: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection, Mocha Morning Specialty DSP
Ink: Stazon Black, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Finishing Touches: Gelly Roll Pen, Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls, Chocolate Chip Scallop Dots Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Provo Crafts Seeing Spots EB Folder, Spellbinders Classic Circles EB Folder, Cardboard, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Itty Bitty Flower Punch, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Card Board for Mask, Papertrey Ink Tags Die, 1" Circle Punch
Thanks for popping in today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Sunday 22 July 2012

Merry Monday Challenges for July - Christmas Deer

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the Merry Monday Sketch Challenge for July, to use past sketches.  For this card I have used Sketch #5. I used the Designer Papers to give my card some character with some basic stamping.
 
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Dasher, Petite Pairs, Winter Post
Card and Papers: Baroque Burgundy, Whisper White, Kaisercraft Silly Season DSP
Ink: Baroque Burgundy
Finishing Touches: Mini Crystal
Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, Spellbinders Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for dropping by today. Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Saturday 21 July 2012

Dynamic Duos #12 - He Proposed!

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for this weeks Dynamic Duos Challenge to use Basic Black, Poppy Parade and as the Desert Option to use Punches. I used the Desert Option on the inside of my card.

Supplies:
Stamps: Flourishes Wedded Bliss SS152, S/U's I (Heart) Hearts
Card: Basic Black, Poppy Parade, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Poppy Parade
Finishing Touches: Pearl
Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities Fleur De Lis Squares, Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Squares, Sizzix Vintage Label EB Folder, Heart to Heart Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals,
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Thursday 19 July 2012

CASology #2 - Smiley Cat

Greetings Friends,
Today's post is for the CASology Challenge this week and the inspirational word is Happy. I love this little cat image, you couldn't help but smile it just beams happiness. I stamped the Cat twice and mounted the second Cat's head on Dimensionals.  I used an old Kaleidacolour Spectrum Pad with the split sections and different colours for the Happy.
Supplies:
Stamps: Stamp It - Cheesy Cat 3756D C Briggs, S/U's Happy Everything (R)
Card: Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Kaleidacolour Spectrum Stamp Pad - Pumpkin Patch
Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter
Thanks for dropping by today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Tuesday 17 July 2012

Retro Sketch Challenge #20,The Play Date Cafe #140 Flowers and Butterflies

Hello,
Today's post is for the Retro Sketch Challenge and The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  I cut the flowers out and then slit around each petal so each one could be shaped after I embossed them.
 
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Create A Cupcake, Kindness Matters, Artee Stamps AS153G Crackle
Card and Papers: Whisper White, Barely Banana, Taken With Teal, Soft Sky, DSP Spring Flowers, Kaisercraft Party Animals
Ink: Soft Sky, Taken With Teal, Barely Banana, Stazon Black
Finishing Touches: S/U's Fire Circles Rhinestone Brads, Ice Circles Rhinestone Brads, Pompom Trim
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Aqua Painter, Cherry Lynn Designs B127 Tropical Flourish, Sizzix Birds and Blooms Flower Pieces Sizzlits Dies, Carl CP Sun Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Stamp-a-ma-jig,  
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Monday 16 July 2012

CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #61 - Happy Birthday, Human

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the CAS-ual Friday Challenge this week to Let's Strip...not literally LOL, just add strips to your project. I used stamps to make my strips and then stamped my Robot and coloured him in with Ordinary Markers, Fluorescent Markers and a Gelly Roll Pen.
Supplies:
Stamps: Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Technologic, Checker Plate, S/U's Lots of Bots
Card: Whisper White
Ink: Basic Grey, Real Red, Black Stazon,Wild Wasabi
Finishing Touches: Fluorescent Markers, Gelly Roll Pen
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Aqua Painter, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool
Thanks for dropping in today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Merry Monday Challenges July - Xmas Stockings

Happy Monday Stampers,
Today's post is for the Merry Monday July Sketch Challenge.  We are to use one of the old sketches and reinvent them for the month of July. This week I have used #12, it fitted in nicely with my design. The Silver Christmas Stockings are Stickers that I applied to acetate and then cut out, it gives them a bit more dimension than just sticking them straight onto the card.  You can also add other bits of the stocking detail if you use this process. I used the Adorning Accents Die and Embossing Folder to create my Mantle piece and then added the arrangement, stockings and ribbon for decoration.
This card was awarded the Winner's Badge for Merry Monday's July Challenge.
Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Urban Design by Ali Miles Communique Curves
Ink: Basic Grey
Card and Papers: Whisper White, Clear Acetate, DSP Patterns Stack, Neutrals, Going Grey (R), Wild Wassabi, Cherry Cobbler
Finishing Touches: Upikit Peel Off Sticker's, Glimmer Paper, Silver Brads, Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon 
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Adorning Accents Textured Impressions EB Folder, Sizzix Edgelits - Adorning Accents Die, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Build A Cupcake Punch,  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Saturday 14 July 2012

Dynamic Duos #11 - Perfectly Chic

Hi there,
Today's post is for this weeks Dynamic Duos Challenge to use Pink Pirouette and Baja Breeze. These soft and pretty colours inspired me to create a Shabby Chic/Vintage Style card. I cut the base card in the shape of the Spellbinder Die and also the Mat on the front.  The paper bow is a die from Lil' Inker Designs.  I combined two MFT Royal Roses flowers cutouts to make the flower.  The flower and leaves have been sponged with Crumb Cake and spritzed with White Shimmer Spritz.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's En Francais BG, Parlour Prints BG, Established Elegance, Delicate Doilies,
Card and Papers: Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection
Ink: Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, Stazon Black
Finishing Touches: Button, Linen Thread, Lace, Pearls, White Shimmer Mist
Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities Romantic Rectangles, Lil' Inker Designs Bow Die, Provo Craft Vintage Dies (Corner), Sponges, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, My Favourite Things Mini Royal Roses Dies, My Favourite Things Royal Leaves Dies
Hope your having a perfect day Stamping.
Thanks for popping in today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Friday 13 July 2012

CASology #1 - Soak Up the Sun

Hi there,
This post is for the very first CASology Challenge. The challenge is all about creating a Clean and Simple Design and using the cue card word for the week as inspiration and interpret it however you wish, this week that word is SUN. I think my title sums up my thoughts especially with Doctors informing us that we aren't getting enough Vitamin D, but don't forget to Slip, Slop, Slap on the Suntan Lotion before you "Soak Up The Sun". 

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Hit the Beach, By the Seashore Hat
Card: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Stazon Ink, Pumpkin Pie
Markers: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Blush Blossom
Finishing Touches: Yellow Pearl
Tools: Carl CP Sun Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge ,Aqua Painter, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs, 
Cat's Ink Siggy

Thursday 12 July 2012

Retro Sketch Challenge #19 - Orange Ladybug

Hello,
Today's post is for the Retro Sketch Challenge this week.  I used a free digi from Alley Way Stamps for my card. I wanted to have a bit of fun with the sketch and colours. I have always been drawn to circles and spots, so I am very happy that they are the in thing at the moment and this card is themed around them. Enjoy!

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Very Punny (R), Alley Way Stamps Free Digi
Card and Papers: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Neenah White, Pumpkin Pie, Bo Bunny Barefoot and Bliss Collection
Ink: Pacific Point, Certainly Celery, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Stazon Black
Finishing Touches: Black Pearls, Twine, Buttons
Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Seeing Spots EB Folder, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, EK Success Round Binding Edge Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Cutter Tool, Aqua Painter, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Tuesday 10 July 2012

Merry Monday Sketch for July and Alley Way Stamps #6

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Merry Monday Sketch Challenge for July and The Alley Way Stamps Inspiration Challenge #6. I used  Merry Monday Sketch #10 as my past sketch and a Free Digi from Alley Way Stamps for their Inspiration Challenge. It was fun to use the Digi as I am a bit challenged when it comes to my computer, but thanks to some instructions from Arielle Gordon I managed to create my card.


Supplies:
Stamps: Alley Way Stamps Digi Freebies
Card and Papers: Real Red, Neenah White, DSP Holiday Thyme (R), DSP Patterns Stack, Brights collection
Markers: Lucky Limeaide, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Old Olive
Finishing Touches: Heart Brad, Mini Crystals, Ribbon Originals Mistletoe
Tools: Computer and Printer, Martha Stewart Screw Punch, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Tweezers, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks for dropping by today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy