4 in 1: PPC #34, SSC #190, PPA #80 & Shelli's Challenge

Today I'm spending the entire day in my craftroom - HEAVEN!!!  I have been out of the challenge loop and thought "why not start my day off with a few."  While browsing a variety of challenge sights I came across the Pals Paper Arts Challenge of "Vintage" (which is a little outside my normal style), Stamping 411's layout challenge, The Paper Players Color Challenge and Shelli's Sale-a-Bration Challenge.  So I thought let's put them all together to see what I can come up with.  I have my monthly class coming up and we're going to create stationary kits and I want cards that was sentiment free.  I'm really happy with the way this card turned out and I'm going to use it to build 3 more cards for our kits; I'll vary the colors but I think I'll keep everything else the same. I know my ladies will love it!  (We may add vintage tags with initials on them to the mini safety pin in the class - we'll see)

Supply List:
Card Stock - Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Whisper White
DSP - First Edition (occasions mini)
Stamps: Bliss (sale-a-bration), Wonderfully Worn
Ink - Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake
Markers - Soft Suede, Sahara Sand
Embellishments - Vintage Trinkets, Basic Pearls, Victoria Crochet Trim, Linen Thread
Adhesive - SNAIL adhesive, Anywhere Glue Stick, Stampin' Dimensionals

Simply Adorned Ornament

Front

Back

In a post below, I talked about my annual crafting weekend.  This year one of the ladies asked if we would all make a Christmas oranment for her tree (a tradition of hers).  We thought this was a fabulous idea and we should each make a total of 5 ornaments - one for each of us.  I kicked around a couple ideas but thought when it came to an ornament that would last for years and be a keepsake it needed to be made out of something that could withstand a little abuse.  I knew I had to use Stampin' Up's Simply Adorned Charms - they are beautiful and would allow me to paper craft but keep it protected.  Above is the final design (there were many).  I'm very pleased with the finished ornament and may have to do a few more for Christmas gifts this year!  You can see 4 or the 5 ornament project in my post below - I love that each one is a reflection of the person who created it.  If you have a group of crafty women in your life this is a wonderful way to share your talents and create memory that will last for years to come. 

Color Throwdown #125

I love this Pillow Box die cut - and it's the perfect size for a little Valentine's Day treat for a teacher, co-worker, or friend.  At my monthly stamp class we're making a handful of Valentine's Day themed pillow boxes in a variety of designs.  I thought the colors of this week's color throwdown were perfect for this class.  I do realize color throwdown is usually cards but I couldn't resist posting this one.

Recipe:

Stamps - Filled with Love

Ink - Crumb Cake (formerly known as kraft)

Paper - Blushing Bride, Patterned DSP, Certainly Celery (sub. for pear pizzaz)

Punches - Heart Small, 3/4" circle, Decorative Label Extra-large

Embellishments - Linen Thread, Taffeta Ribbon (Certainly Celery)

Big Shot - Pillow Box die

Ice Cream, Presents & Cake OH MY!

It’s been a month since my last post – too long!  Life has been full to say the least.  Now I’m back on track. I am donating a silent auction item to our local Relay for Life event.  It’s the basics to start a birthday party – here is the invitation but it will also include thank you cards, party favors & hats.  I’ll post pictures of the finished project when it’s complete.

Invite Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

DSP - Patterns in Certainly Celery

Stamps & Ink:

Introducing (on the Last Chance List)

Birthday Bliss

Soft Suede Ink

Extras:

Melon Mambo Grosgrain Ribbon

Stampin' Up Dimensionals

Ticket Corner Punch

Scallop Circle Punch

Island Floral Bigz Die

Relay for Life

Today was our Relay for Life fundraiser.  It was great fun! 11 people attended - including one teenage boy and a little girl.  Mary raised over $115.00 for her Relay Team.  I've agreed to do it again in for Davenport's Relay!  Check back for more info if you would like to participate.  This is one of the 5 cards we made today. 

Card Recipe:
Paper:
Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink & Whisper White
DSP - Patterns in Rose Red

Stamp & Ink:
Birthday Bliss
Chocolate Chip Ink

Extras:
Cordory Buttons - Pretty in Pink
5/16' Brads - Chocolate Chip
Scallop Edge Punch 
Grosgrain Ribbon - Chocolate Chip

Stamping 411 - Sketch & Stampin Royalty - KISS

This is my first Stamping 411 challenge.  I really like this sketch/layout and think this card also falls into the KISS (keep it simple, sweetie) challenge over at Stampin' Royalty.

I did a Relay for Life foundraiser today (all birthday cards) and this was one of the cards everyone created.  It's hard to see in the phots but the kraft (soon to be known as crumb cake) is textured using the distressed texturz plate.  I haven't used the In Colors much this year and thought they would be a nice change.  I think this card makes a great birthday card but also be used as a graduation card, for recovery, or anything else you can think of.

Card Recipe:
Paper:
Card Stock - Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry & Whisper White
DSP - Razzleberry Lemonade

Stamps & Ink:
A Little Birthday Cheer
Rich Razzleberry Ink

Extras:
Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon - Melon Mambo
Vintage Brads - Pewter
Modern Lable Punch
Big Shot

PPA36 - Color Challenge

This week's PPA Challenge is a color challenge.  This week I couldn't get the hearts they use to show the colors out of my mind.  So I decided to use them on my card.  I added a little embellishment and this cute thank you card was born. 

PPA35 Anything but a Card

This week's PPA challenge is "anything but a card" I needed cute little bags for my nieces' Easter gifts.  I used the Pink Flamingo DSP since my nieces are in their teens.  I wish I could tell you what's in them but they might read this. [smile]  I think they perfect for "my girls" and they're even cuter in person. 

Project Recipe:
Paper:
Card Stock - Real Red, So Saffron &Whisper White
DSP - Pink Flamingo

Stamps & Ink:
Matchbox Messages
Real Red

Embellishments:
Satin Ribbon Whisper White
Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch
Circle punches

Frosting & Cupcakes

I'm on a roll today!  I've been productive around the house and in my craft room!  This set of cards will be one of the layouts I use at the Relay for Life fundraiser. 

Card Recipe:
Paper:
Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink & Whisper White
DSP - Patterns Ruby Red (hostess level 1)

Stamps & Ink:
Birthday Bliss
Sprinkles
Chocolate Chip Ink
Pretty in Pink Ink

Embellishments:
Ribbon
Cordory Brads & Button
Bigshot dies

Mojo 131 - Make a Wish!

I’m hosting a card class fundraiser for a local Relay for Life team in April. Relay for Life is a 24 hour walk that raises money for the American Cancer Society (ACS).  ACS's current slogan is “The Official Sponsor of Birthdays” and I thought it would be fun to do all birthday cards for the class.  Here is the first card, inspired by this week's Mojo sketch.  The class fee will go directly to the team.  It should be a great time!

If you would like to find out more about Relay for Life or the American Cancer Society go to cancer.org.

Card Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery & Whisper White

DSP - Patterns in Certainly Celery

Stamps & Ink:
Bitty Birthday

A Little Birthday Cheer

Perfect Plum Ink

Embellishments:

Ribbon - Whisper White Satin

Jumbo Brad 5/16" Whisper White

Sizzlit Big Bold Cupcakes (flower)

PPA29 & Stampin' Royalty #6

I have said this before but I just can't get away from the Love Bug hostess set.  It's just too cute and perfect for Valentine's Day.  This Margaret Moody sketch for PPA seemed like the perfect place to use this adorable caterpillar - I've been wanting to use him for a while but he just hasn't fit into a design yet. 

The Stampin' Royalty challenge this week was a Love/Valentine's theme.  I combined the two challenges and this is the card that was created:

PS: Feel free to look around my blog - just click on the header "Ruff Life" to see all my posts.

Card Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Kraft, Whisper White, Real Red, Crushed Curry, Basic Black

DSP - Welcome Neighbor (sale-a-bration)

Stamps:

Love Bug (hostess set)

Matchbox Messages

Ink:

Soft Suede

Embellishments & Punches:

Heart to Heart Punch

Small Heart Punch

Scallop Trim Border Punch (sale-a-bration)

1 1/4 Circle Punch

1 3/8 Circle Punch

Brads - Black Vintage

Mini Library Clips - Black

Ribbon - Gingham (black) & Grosgrain (real red)

Mini Milk Carton

We made 6 mini milk cartons at my last class (Valentine's Day themed) there were 3 designs and everyone made 2 of each.  This little guy is my favorite - they all turned out cute - but there is something about the little bee that just makes me smile. 

Project Recipe:

Paper:

Bashful Blue Card Stock

Real Red Card Stock

Night & Day Specialty

Ink:

Basic Black

Embellishments:

Gingham Ribbon (black)

Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (real red)

Punches:

Scallop Circle

1" Circle

1 1/4" Circle

Heart to Heart

Big Shot & Mini Carton Die