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Kitchen Sink Monday

Happy Kitchen Sink Monday!  I decided recently to ink up my often-overlooked stamp set called Pretty Petals to make this card to cheer up a friend!  When we got home yesterday (very tired from 6 hours of driving!) I remembered that I had never blogged this card so it worked out well since I was too pooped to do any stamping!  Please check out what the other Kitchen Sink Crew members have created by clicking their links below...

Lisa Somerville
Makiko Jones
Connie McCotter
Lynn McAuley
Julie Masse
Angela Knopf
Lori Tecler
Maria Colosimo

And one more thing, I nearly forgot!  Here's some really great news!  You can now save 10% on any stamps-only order from Kitchen Sink Stamps by using the coupon code TAMMY10KSS!  This offer is good anytime, as often as you'd like, and will never expire!  This is one way that Maria (the awesome, super-generous owner of Kitchen Sink Stamps) has given us to reward YOU, my faithful blog followers, anytime you want to purchase from Kitchen Sink!  So be sure to bookmark this post so you don't forget that code, or tattoo it on your arm or something!  (But just in case... it's also noted under the Kitchen Sink logo in my right-hand sidebar!)

I hope all the mothers out there had a very Happy Mother's Day!  Many thanks to everyone for all the sweet comments about our plans yesterday!  We had a GREAT time, and my Mom was very surprised to see us at her church yesterday morning!  Here's a picture of all of us after church yesterday!

Have a great Monday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Pretty Petals, Never a Loss 4 Words (Kitchen Sink Stamps)

Cardstock:  Tangerine Tango, Handsome Hunter, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!), designer paper (My Mind's Eye)
Inks:  Pumpkin Pie, Handsome Hunter (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories:  Threading Water border punch (Fiskars), rick-rack, button (craft supply).

Stamp Simply #84 - Let's Pipe Up!

Before we get to today's Stamp Simply challenge, I'd like to ask you to take a moment to visit my friend Joan Fricker at her blog.  Joan's young cousin, a mother of 3 just gave birth a few days ago and is now fighting for her life because of a brain hemorrhage.  Please take a moment to pray for this young woman!  Perhaps the power of prayer can bring a miracle to this devasted family!  Thank you!

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.  You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."  -Jeremiah 29:11-13

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Today's Stamp Simply challenge is to use "piping" in your design!  In sewing, piping is a piece of covered cording used to visually separate (but actually join) two patterns or two pieces of fabric.  Think of a darling little girls dress with piping separating the bodice from the gathered skirt, or a much heavier type of piping on upholstered furniture.  So that's what Sharon is looking for today in your challenge cards!  Stop by her blog for full details!

For my sample, I guess you could say I didn't quite follow directions.  I tried using a narrow strip of ribbon and just couldn't get it to look right.  So I resorted to making two little ribbon tabs on my design, and kept them tight to the edge of the main image to resemble a piped edge.  My card came together quickly because I already had this adorable Magnolia image colored and ready to go.  My sweet friend Danielle Kennedy sent her to me a few weeks ago, and now I'm hooked on Magnolia images!  Too bad my checkbook doesn't have the same passion for spending!

Check out Sharon's fabulous sample, and also these great designs from the rest of the Stamp Simply crew!

Julie Koerber
Dee Jackson
Jennifer Buck
Janine Orchard
Becky Oehlers
AJ Otto
Jenny Gropp, April Guest Designer

Thanks for stopping by today!  It's supposed to be a high of 72 here in Northeast Ohio!  I think Spring is finally here!  Wahoo!

 

 

Stamps:  Tilda (Magnolia), sentiment (Taylored Expressions)
Cardstock:  Typhoon, Red Hot (Bazzill), Brocade Blue (Stampin' Up!), designer paper (My Mind's Eye), white (Neenah Classic Crest Solar White)
Ink:  Versamagic Night Sky, Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), markers (Copic), Inkssentials white gel pen (Ranger)
Accessories:  corner rounder punch, oval punch (Stampin' Up!), ribbons (craft supply).

Acetate Cards

Not many people are as lucky as I am to have a full-time job that's also their hobby/obsession/addiction!  I spent a good 6 hours of my day yesterday doing nothing but stamping!  Jealous?

I have a card class coming up this Tuesday, and rather than wait until the day before to design the cards, I decided to get a jump start for a change!  Novel idea, I know!  :)  So today I thought I'd show you the cards my customers will be making.  I'm really pleased with how they turned out.

 

(This last one was CASE'd from a design I found on the Hero Arts blog.)

Stamps used are listed below.  If you want any other info, just leave a comment with your question and I'll get back to you!

Have a blessed Good Friday, and enjoy the rest of your weekend as we anticipate Christ's resurrection!

Friend card:  Friend Clear Design set (Hero Arts)
Numbers 6:24 card:  Flourished Christian Symbols (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Warm Wishes card:  Frames & Messages Clear Design set (Hero Arts)
Thanks a Bunch card:  DesignBlock Line & Flower Pattern, Sparkle Clear:  Just Wanted (Hero Arts)

New Stamps!

I ordered new stamps last Friday from Taylored Expressions, and they arrived yesterday!  What else could I do but get them inky?  And I'll tell you what... if you've ever debated ordering from Taylor, don't debate anymore!  I ordered these stamps on Friday (on a new release day even!) and these stamps made it from California to Ohio in 5 days!  Talk about excellent customer service!  Taylored Expressions gets a gold star in my book today!

I pulled out some new Bloom & Grow paper from My Mind's Eye to complete this card, and just love how it turned out.  This is a favorite color combo for me, too!  I hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Have a good one!  (It's almost Friday!)

 

 

Stamps:  Branching Out (Taylored Expressions)
Cardstock:  Navajo (Bazzill), Tangerine Tango, Cool Caribbean, Confetti Cream (Stampin' Up!), designer paper (My Mind's Eye)
Inks:  Momento Rich Cocoa, Versamagic Turquoise Gem (Tsukineko), markers (Copic)
Accessories:  ribbon (Creative Impressions), flowers (Prima), gemstones (Hero Arts), Nestabilities (Spellbinders), oval punch (Stampin' Up!), Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder (ProvoCraft).

Color Throwdown #33/Our Craft Lounge Sketch

It's time once again for a Throwdown!  Cathy is our hostess for this week, and she chose some fun, bright colors that you can really do a lot with!  And you've got the liberty of choosing whatever shade of green you want to use with this combo, so let your imagination run free!  We also have a Guest Designer on the Throwdown blog today, so be sure to visit and check our her cute card, too!  Anna doesn't have a blog, but she has a rockin' gallery over at SCS if you want to see more of her creations!

For my card today, I decided to combine challenges.  Yesterday, I was reading Cambria Turnbow's blog, and see where she has decided to have a sketch challenge using Our Craft Lounge stamps!  So I decided to play along!

This awesome new paper I just got from My Mind's Eye was perfect for this challenge, along with this pretty celery twill ribbon that my awesome friend Anita gave me for my birthday!  (Thanks, GF!)

Check out the creations from the other Throwdown designers by clicking their links below!  We hope you'll join in!  Remember, if you upload to an online gallery like Paper Craft Planet, please add CTD33 in the tag line.  Remember, one person each week is chosen as Featured Stamper and is then put in the running to be Guest Designer for a challenge the following month!  I'd love to see it be YOU!

Cathy Indelicato
Barbara Anders
Danielle Kennedy
LeAnne Pugliese
Broni Holcombe

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Stamps:  In His Name (Our Craft Lounge)
Cardstock:  Tempting Turquoise, Confetti Cream (Stampin' Up!), Sweetheart (Bazzill), designer paper (My Mind's Eye)
Inks:  Elegant Eggplant pigment ink (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories:  flowers, brad (Creative Impressions), orchid Dew Drops (Robin's Nest), clear embossing powder (Ranger), Nestabilities (Spellbinders), ribbon (Stampin' Up!)

Praise His Name

 Today it was Lori's turn to host the sketch challenge over at Paper Craft Planet, and I think she came up with a fabulous sketch!  It's a great one to use if you have a small image that you never know where to use.

While we're on the subject, have you been spending some time on the Planet?  Things that are new can always be tricky, but Susanna Boyd and the design team members have been working hard at changes that will make it easier to navigate.  There are so many great groups that you can join, where a lot of challenges are held, and the forums have been revamped.  If you haven't jetted over to the Planet in awhile, why not zoom over and check it out!  And if you've got questions or problems, speak up or let me know!  I'll do whatever I can to help!

Here's my card for today's sketch challenge...
I used a new set of stamps that I recently got from called Our Craft Lounge called In His Name.  This set has got some awesome sentiments for Easter and sympathy in the Scriptina font that I love.  There are also four beautiful crosses in the set, and a row of lilies to color.  You'll love this set for Easter cards and projects!

Thanks for stopping by today, and have a beautiful Sunday!

Stamps:  In His Name (Our Craft Lounge)
Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Confetti White (Stampin' Up!), designer paper (My Mind's Eye)
Inks:  Versamagic Jumbo Java (Tsukineko)
Accessories:  Nestabilities (Spellbinders), brad (Gary Burlin), ribbon (American Crafts), clear embossing powder (Ranger).

Stamp Simply #77 - Heat It Up!

Sharon Johnson has come up with another great Stamp Simply challenge for us today, something I think everyone should be able to participate in!  Get out those heat guns, and some embossing powder and heat things up!  Maybe we can create enough warm air to make it feel more springy, too?  Check out Sharon's beautiful sample and read all the challenge details on her blog, and see these awesome creations from the rest of the Stamp Simply team, including a new Guest Designer for March!

Julie Koerber
Dee Jackson
Jennifer Buck
Janine Orchard
Becky Oehlers
AJ Otto
Barb Schram, March Guest Designer

For my card, I chose to use this fabulous, newly released paper from My Mind's Eye that I just got along with my favorite set of Kitchen Sink Stamps, the 3-Step Butterfly.  I love to stamp the first 2 layers of the butterfly, and then heat emboss the third layer with clear powder to make it really stand out.  My sentiment is embossed, too.

I hope you'll join in the fun and give this challenge a try!  Happy stamping and thanks for stopping by!

 

Stamps:  3-Step Butterfly, Other Important People (Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Cardstock:  Green Tea (Bazzill), designer paper (My Mind's Eye)
Inks:  Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose (Stampin' Up!), Momento Rosebud, Versamagic Jumbo Java (Tsukineko)
Accessories:  clear embossing powder (Ranger), ribbon (Basic Grey).

New Stamps for Kitchen Sink Monday

Welcome to another Kitchen Sink Monday!  A Monday that is made considerably better by having new stamps to play with!  Maria has designed 3 new sets of stamps that will be available on Tuesday, March 3rd!  Check out Maria's blog for some sneak peeks, and a chance to win the new stamps!

I needed to make a birthday card for someone at church, so today I chose to use the new Multi-Step Lily stamp set along with what has become my favorite color combination lately!  I just love how Kraft cardstock looks with this coral and ruby red cardstock and paper!

Be sure to see some sneak peeks, and other great Spring cards from the rest of the Kitchen Sink Crew members!

Dee Jackson
Julie Masse
Nicole Cooke
Lori Tecler
Angela Knopf
Lynn McAuley

Many thanks to everyone for all the great birthday wishes!  I have enjoyed reading the stories about who you share a birthday with, and other family members with unique shared-birthday stories!  There's still time to enter for my Birthday Blog Candy, so if you haven't left a comment yet you can do so at this post!  I had a wonderful birthday weekend!  I did not have to cook one single meal all weekend long, and got a new cell phone!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

 

 

Stamps:  Multi-Step Lily, Never a Loss 4 Words (Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Cardstock:  Ruby Red, Kraft, Very Vanilla (Stampin' Up!), Ruby Red (Bazzill), designer paper (My Mind's Eye)
Inks:  Blush Blossom, Cameo Coral, Groovy Guava, Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Old Olive (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories:  gingham ribbon (Stampin' Up!), button (craft supply).

Kitchen Sink Monday - Thank You Cards

It's Kitchen Sink Monday again, and the Crew has got some great designs in store for you today!  This time around it was Julie Masse's turn to choose the challenge, and she asked us all to make a set of thank you cards.  You can check out creations from all the Crew members by clicking the links below:

Julie Masse
Dee Jackson
Nicole Cooke
Lynn McAuley
Angela Knopf
Lori Tecler
Maria Colosimo, owner

And here is my set of 8 Thank You cards...

 

 

 

I wanted to make this as a gift set for someone, so I created 2 of each color-combination and if you stop back later today, I'll hopefully have the tote I'm making to package these in completed for you to see!

Aren't these tulips beautiful?  You'll see from the first couple of Crew links that I'm not the only one that loves them!  This is a newly released set called 3-Step Bitty Tulip Bouquet!  I've always loved tulips (my first kitchen even had tulip wallpaper!) so I was super-excited for this new set!  Once I knew what colors I was going to use, these came together pretty quickly especially since I used the same green inks on all the leaves except one set.  Plus, I used almost all Stampin' Up! inks and that makes color coordination so much easier!  (All supplies and colors used are listed below my signature.)

We'd just LOVE it if you'd join our challenge today and create some thank you cards!  Post your creation on Paper Craft Planet, and put a link to your photo in the Kitchen Sink group so everyone can take a peek!  Remember to tag your photo with KSS so that it can be added to the exclusive Kitchen Sink albums, too!

 

Supplies:

Purple Tulips
Stamps:  3-Step Bitty Tulip Bouquet, Thank You sentiment from 3-Step Daisy(Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Cardstock:  Lovely Lilac, Almost Amethyst, So Saffron, designer paper (Stampin' Up!), white (Gary Burlin)
Inks:  (all Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted)
Tulips
1.  Almost Amethyst
2.  Lovely Lilac - stamped off once
3.  Lovely Lilac
4.  Vintage Violet
5.  Elegant Eggplant
Leaves
1.  Certainly Celery
2.  Old Olive - stamped off once
3.  Old Olive
4.  Always Artichoke

Coral Tulips
Stamps:  3-Step Bitty Tulip Bouquet, Thank You sentiment from 3-Step Daisy(Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Cardstock:  Groovy Guava, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, designer paper (Stampin' Up!)
Inks:  (all Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted)
Tulips
1.  Cameo Coral - stamped off once
2.  Cameo Coral
3.  Groovy Guava
4.  Really Rust
5.  Momento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko)
Leaves
1.  River Rock
2.  Certainly Celery
3.  Old Olive
4.  Always Artichoke

Rose Tulips
Stamps:  3-Step Bitty Tulip Bouquet, Thank You sentiment from 3-Step Daisy(Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Cardstock:  Rose Red, Sage Shadow, Handsome Hunter (Stampin'Up!), white (Gary Burlin), designer paper (My Mind's Eye)
Inks:  (all Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted)
Tulips
1.  Pretty in Pink
2.  Regal Rose
3.  Rose Red
4.  Momento Rhubarb Stalk (Tsukineko)
5.  Bravo Burgundy
Leaves
1.  Sage Shadow - stamped off once
2.  Sage Shadow
3.  Handsome Hunter - stamped off once
4.  Handsome Hunter

Yellow Tulips
Stamps:  3-Step Bitty Tulip Bouquet, Thank You sentiment from 3-Step Daisy(Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Cardstock:  Chiffon (Bazzill), Baja Breeze, Old Olive, designer paper (Stampin' U!), white (Gary Burlin)
Inks:  (all Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted)
Tulips
1.  Barely Banana
2.  So Saffron
3.  Marigold Morning
4.  Momento Cantaloupe (Tsukineko)
5.  Creamy Caramel
Leaves
1.  Certainly Celery
2.  Old Olive - stamped off once
3.  Old Olive
4.  Always Artichoke

Kitchen Sink Stamps - Love Birds

Today's the day!  If you've got some Christmas cash just itching to be spent, you need to head on over to the Kitchen Sink store and pick up all four of the new releases!  Maria continually out-does herself with new designs, and these are no exception!  Everything you need for beautiful Valentine's is right there, but all of these sets can also be used any ole' time you need them!  As you can see here, I got a head-start and created an anniversary card for my Mom and step-Dad who will be married 9 years on January 29th!  Aren't these swans beautiful?  I used almost the same inks and layers for these swans as I did for the dove that I posted yesterday...

1.  Stampin' Up! Whisper White craft ink
2.  Brilliance Platinum Planet ink
3.  Stampin' Up! Going Gray classic ink (stamped off once)
4.  Stampin' Up! Going Gray classic ink
5.  Versamagic Midnight Black chalk ink 

See the blogs of the other Kitchen Sink Crew members for more creations using these new stamps, and stop by Maria's blog to see all four!  Then head on over to the Kitchen Sink Store to pick up your own sets!

Dee Jackson
Angela Knopf
Lynn McAuley
Lori Tecler
Nicole Cooke
Julie Masse

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!  Have a great day!

 

 

Stamps:  Love Birds (Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Cardstock:  Black OP (Bazzill), Very Vanilla (Stampin' Up!), designer paper (My Mind's Eye)
Inks:  Whisper White craft ink, Going Gray classic ink (Stampin' Up!), Brilliance Platinum Planet, Versamagic Midnight Black, Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko)
Accessories:  brads (Making Memories), ribbon (May Arts), Threading Water punch (Fiskars), Nestabilities (Spellbinders).