Queen for a Day — FabFri17

Posted on April 26, 2013 by amyoneillblog

It’s Fab Friday time! Are you ready for a new sketch challenge?

I pulled out my You Rule stamp set and embossed the crown with gold embossing powder and added lots of bling.

I hope you’ll be able to join us at Fab Friday for this one. Remember, you get two weeks to participate.

Enjoy your Friday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: You Rule
Ink: Melon Mambo, Versamark
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Sunshine & Sprinkles dsp
Accessories: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, 1/2″ Circle punch, Melon Mambo 3/8″ Striped Organdy Ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels, gold embossing powder

Happy Birthday to You

Posted on April 24, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, dear Vicki! Happy Birthday to you! Today at Freshly Made Sketches we are celebrating Vicki Burdick’s birthday with her. You have probably visited her blog (and most likely, love it as I do). So go by and leave her some birthday wishes.

There is a new sketch for you today designed by the talented Allisa Chilton at Freshly Made Sketches.

I pulled out my Cross My Heart stamp set, which has fun little crossword sentiments, and pulled my colors from the Print Poetry dsp stack.

To make the little button/flower embellishment, I used one of the larger Silver Basics Designer Buttons. I punched three 7/8″ Scallop Circles from dsp and then put a 1/2″ Circle of Raspberry Ripple card stock and an In-Color Dahlia on top.

Enjoy your Wednesday, and come play along with us at Freshly Made Sketches this week. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Cross My Heart
Ink: Basic Gray
Paper: Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Very Vanilla, Print Poetry dsp stack, Neutrals dsp stack, In-Color dsp stack
Embellishments: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Basic Gray 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Basics Designer Buttons, 7/8″ Scallop Circle punch, 1/2″ Circle punch, In-Color Dahlias

Back to Epic Day

Posted on April 23, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Ok, I was really good last week! I didn’t use any of the This and That Epic Day products for the whole week. But it’s a new week, and I love this stuff.

I was totally inspired by this card made by Laurie at Soapbox Creations. I think she is so talented at making clean and simple cards that are so striking. I used my diagonal plate for the Simply Scored tool to make the diagonal lines on the Basic Gray card stock. The stamp is from My Paper Pumpkin’s intro kit.

Enjoy your Tuesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Hey There (My Paper Pumpkin)
Ink: Basic Gray
Paper: Basic Gray, Pool Party, This and That Epic Day dsp
Embellishments: Pool Party Baker’s Twine, Hung Up Cute Clips, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, Color Spritzer Tool

A Girly Artistic Etchings Card

Posted on April 22, 2013 by amyoneillblog

One of the old in-colors that I am most excited about returning is Blushing Bride. I think it is such a pretty shade of pink and I thought it would look good with Calypso Coral. So I found a sheet of it and put it to use on this card. I pulled out an old favorite stamp set, Artistic Etchings, as well. It’s funny how old stamp sets can seem almost new when you use new colors with them (Pool Party and Calypso Coral). It really freshens them up.

Enjoy your Monday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Artistic Etchings
Ink: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Versamark
Paper: Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla, Tea for Two dsp
Embellishments: Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Pool Party 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon, Vintage Faceted Buttons, Linen Thread, Subtles Designer Buttons, 5/8″ Victoria Crochet Trim, 1-3/4″ Circle punch, sewing machine

Yikes!! A Single Layer Card — PP142

Posted on April 21, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Jaydee has a great challenge for us over at The Paper Players. And boy, was it ever a challenge for me.

I think I could count on one hand the number of times I have made a one-layer card. 😉 I really had to put some thought into this one. I ended up pulling out my Stippled Blossoms stamp set because the flowers are so beautiful.

I scored two lines on this card, and used a black marker and a ruler to draw the lines over and under the sentiment. I must say that I really enjoyed making this card. I got to do a lot of stamping on it and that was fun.

Go check out what the other designers made for this challenge. I was really impressed with their creations:

Enjoy your Sunday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Stippled Blossoms, Loving Thoughts
Ink: So Saffron, Lucky Limeade, Marina Mist, Primrose Petals, Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White
Embellishments: Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder

A Manly Ikat Birthday Card

Posted on April 20, 2013 by amyoneillblog

I never have enough guy birthday cards. So I was inspired to make one today for my stash.

I must confess that I’ve had a hard time using the Parker’s Patterns dsp in the Spring catalog. I love all of the patterns and colors, but they’re just so bold. So I decided to let the paper be the star of the card.

Enjoy your Saturday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Curly Cute
Ink: Versamark
Paper: Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Parker’s Patterns dsp
Embellishments: White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Silver Basics Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Natural 7/16″ Trim Ribbon, Finishing Touches Edgelits

Celebrate with Cake

Posted on April 19, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Here’s a quick and easy card for you today. I did some paper piecing and paper piercing on this card.

One of the things that I love about framelits vs. punches, is that you can place the framelit anywhere on your card stock that you like. That isn’t always easy to do with punches, especially if you want something punched in the middle of the card. Framelits make it easy to make little windows.

Enjoy your Friday! I know I am ready for the weekend after this week. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Make a Wish, Topsy Turvy Celebration
Ink: So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Pool Party
Paper: Whisper White, Pool Party
Embellishments: Ovals Collection framelits, Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Delivered with Love — FMS82

Posted on April 17, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Wednesdays mean a new sketch challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches, and the highly talented Jennifer Brum has a good one for us:

I decided to pull out my Sent with Love bundle, as I haven’t used it in a while. Don’t forget the great deal on this bundle expires at the end of the month. You can get it right now for 20% off.

Go on over to the Freshly Made Sketches site and check out what the other designers made. You’ll see a great variety!

Enjoy your Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Sent with Love
Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Real Red
Paper: Island Indigo, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper, Sent with Love dsp
Embellishments: Pool Party Baker’s Twine, Happy Whale Sizzlits (heart), 1-1/4″ Circle punch

Fresh Floral Fusion Thanks

Posted on April 16, 2013 by amyoneillblog

When I saw the current sketch at Retro Sketches, I knew I needed to find the time to play along. I love this sketch!

I am in love with these colors together right now — Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Island Indigo. I think they are so fresh and Spring-y.

I dyed the flowers, made from Creped Filter Paper by placing the flowers directly on my ink pad and using a sponge dauber to dab them until they were well inked.

Enjoy your Tuesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Oh, Hello
Ink: Island Indigo, Calypso Coral
Paper: Pool Party, Whisper White, Sunshine & Sprinkles dsp, Creped Filter Paper
Embellishments: Floral Fusion sizzlits, 3/8″ Designer Printed Brads

Purple Butterflies

Posted on April 15, 2013 by amyoneillblog

My 6th grade daughter and I attended a memorial service for a beautiful little 6 year-old girl this past weekend, who lost her courageous battle with brain cancer. My daughter is good friends with her 6th grade sister. My heart goes out to their family, who have been amazing witnesses for the Lord through this whole experience. I have been absolutely amazed at their strength and unwavering faith.

Ileana loved purple, and the memorial service was packed with those wearing purple in remembrance of her. I wanted to make a purple sympathy card for her family.

Enjoy your Monday, and give your children a big hug today! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Papillon Potpourri, Loving Thoughts
Ink: Elegant Eggplant
Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder Textured (retired) In-Color dsp stack
Embellishments: Delicate Details Lace Tape, Bitty Butterfly punch, Elegant Butterfly punch, Regals Designer Buttons, Wisteria Wonder Baker’s Twine