design team challenge

now that I don't blog regularly it seems REALLY hard to get one post a week done.

not sure how I did it before.

where does time go? thanksgiving around the corner? HUH? WHAT?

boggles my mind!

anyways... it's all good. i love this time of year and i am going to try to SOAK IT UP!

on to the challenge. we were asked to make a project with this as the color inspiration.

check out what the other gourmet rubber stamp design team members made.

GRS Blog "Anne" Deb Felts Jeni Allen Joslyn Nielson Joy Stagg Kelli Palmer Kendra Wietstock "Lizzie" Pam Hornschu Rose Ann Reynolds Taylor Usry

holiday challenge

for this months lizzie anne design team challenge we were to make a card

and a non card project.

here are my projects.

 

 

i used the two new holiday singles.  they are cute and you can find them here.

all of lizzie annes holiday stamps are on sale right now.  good deal.

to see what the other teamers did for their projects go here.

challenge

it is time for the lizzie anne design team challenge. 

we had a sketch and also a theme of fall.  i chose halloween:)

here is the sketch

i turned it and moved my circles down a bit.

the fun part about these challenges is seeing what the other teamers did with the challenge.

check them out over here.

i used the set spooked on this card it is 50% off right now.  one of my favorites.

my kids are off school today. WAHOO.

time to play.

 

design team challenge day

 

well this was a fun one.

the lizzie anne design team gals were challenged to use

something random on our projects.  kind-of like a recycle challenge.

.

i was lookin in the kitchen and was throwing away my kids

rice krispy treat wrappers that they can’t seem to get to the garbage.

.

it was so shiny.

so here you go.

 

notice the little shiny trim on the thanks.  that is the edge of the wrapper.

go see what the other gals did.

Tricia Ulberg
Meridith Ethington
Deb Felts
Bethany Paull
Wendy Price
Taylor Usry
Maren Benedict
Kendra Wietstock
Jeni Allen
Jeanne Streiff

 

 

all stamps were from the new mix.

design team challenge

 

this is the picture that we were to use for our inspiration.

these are my favorite types of challenges!

here is what i came up with.

i used different papers to create the stripes.  then i embossed the flower and sentiment in white.

the fun part is to see what the rest of the lizzie anne team did.

Tricia Ulberg
Meridith Ethington
Joslyn Nielson
Deb Felts
Bethany Paull
Wendy Price
Taylor Usry
Maren Benedict
Kendra Wietstock
Jeni Allen
Jeanne Streiff

stamps: hello friend by lizzie anne designs

papers: cosmo cricket, october afternoon, minds eye, papertrey ink

oval punch: stampin up

 

go-to sketch and a chance to win.

 

hey there.

today is a fun day on the blog.

the talented go-to gal maren asked me to give my take on a go-to sketch for go-to sketches week.  (got that)

OF COURSE i said yes. she picked four others and i have them listed below.

i always love a good sketch :)

which is why we all need a copy of go-to sketches.  loads of sketches in there.

i’ll tell ya how to win a copy in a minute.

 

here is the sketch maren gave us.

 

here is my take.

                                             

my favorite thing about sketches is to see how others interpret the same sketch.

so go check out these sketchy ladies.

Amy Sheffer

Carolyn King

Julie Campbell

Lisa Johnson

Maren Benedict

make sure to leave comments on my blog and all the others

to get your free copy of go-to sketches.

i am also linking you to the other go-to gals so you can comment there

and see who they picked to play as well.

Paper Crafts Connection

Betsy Veldman

Kim Hughes

Kim Kesti

Jessica Witty

Teri Anderson

that equals lots of chances to win.  they are giving away 3 copies total.

The comments will close at midnight on Thursday, April 8

THANKS for asking me to play along maren!

i am off to get inspired by all these gals!

stamps: lizzie anne designs

paper: kraft by papertrey, check by hobby lobby, text book from the husbands book :)

ribbon: offray, string martha stewarts krafts, button autumn leaves

ink: black noir by palette

sketch

i had the weekly challenge over at lizzie anne land.  see the sketch here.

this is my take on the sketch.

stamps: feb mix and spring rain by lizzie anne designs

design team challenge

all of us on the lizzie anne design team had to come up with card.

 

this was our sketch.

 

 

here is my take.

 

i used tutti fruity by lizzie anne designs. i embossed the cherries and the sentiment.

 

all the girls are playing check out my side bar for a list or go here.

lizzie anne sketch

well it is my turn again for the weekly lizzie anne challenge.



here is my sketch.....




here is my take on the sketch...







lizzie anne has a new social network. (lizzie anne land) that is where you will be able to find the weekly challenges from now on. you can link your take on this sketch here.

stamps: garden inspirations by lizzie anne
paper: digital dp by lizzie anne, kraft by stampin up
ribbon: all my memories
button: autumn leaves
colored with copics

challenged

i did a challenge this morning over on splitcoast. it has been awhile since i played in any challenges. this challenge was all about frames. see more info about the challenge here.



off to prep for paint. we are starting a huge paint the whole house project. fun fun.

stamps: nov and march kit by UNITY

paper: stampin up

ink: burnt umber by palette

ribbon: american crafts, stampin up

button: autumn leaves

it has been awhile since i played in a color challenge. see the challenge here.

for this card i used the damask set by lizzie anne designs. set the set here.

well, that is all i've got today. some days few words are better.

stamps: circle sentiments, damask by lizzie anne

ink: rose red, kiwi kiss by stampin up

paper: white by papertrey, rose red and kraft by stampin up

hardware by stampin up

busy morning

lot's and lot's to do............i must be quick.



sketch challenge today over on splitcoast.

here is my take.



stamps: nov kit, dec kit by unity
paper: dp by crate paper, chocolate chip by stampin up, spring moss by papertrey ink
ink: burnt umber by palette, kiwi kiss by stampin up
string: martha stewart
lace: joannes
button: autumn leaves
oval punch: stampin up

color challenge

i got up early this morning. shocker.


it was one of my goal of 2009. it has taken me 13 days into the new year to get to this point. i loathe mornings. sigh. but i am happy once i get everything done before the little people in my house get up.


so anyways i was able to play in the color challenge over here.


here is my take...

stamps: dec kit by UNITY

paper: baja breeze, kraft, not quite navy by stampin up, white by papertrey

ribbon: stampin up

punch: round and scallop slit by stampin up

new challenge over lizzie anne forum

it is my turn this week to host the lizzie anne sketch challenge. not so much a sketch this week but inspiration.

my kind and talented mom made me this quilt for my birthday. i love it. thanks mom!

but i thought it would provide great inspiration. the colors are so fun.

here is the inspiration

and here is my card that i came up with.


ETA: #42 maria matter you win the blog candy. email me at stampinjos@yahoo.com with your address and i will get these goodies out to you.

stamps: circle sentiments and le jardin by lizzie anne designs
paper: rect die cut card by pebbles inc., white by papertrey and real red by stampin up
vintage button
colored with copics
scrap fabric bow

lizzie anne sketch

for yesterday's sketch challenge over at the lizzie anne forum i provided the sketch. the twist this week is to make the card a christmas card and use black in it somewhere. i love the boldness that black creates.

here is my take on the sketch.



stamps: rockin holiday, just words by lizzie anne
paper: soft sky by stampin up, blk polka dot pebbles inc., music paper is old music
ribbon: hobby lobby
button: old button jar

is your tree up?

it is a friday type of day. early day! wahoo!

my little guy is feeling better today so we are happy!

are you ready to shop on friday?
black friday!! are you a early riser, wait in line, get the deal type of person?

i don't enjoy the crowds so i stay home. maybe i will do some cyber shopping. i usually buy all presents online so this time of year i see mr. ups a lot. i already have a big stack of brown boxes in the closet.

i have seen many christmas trees in the neighborhood already lit and decorated. wow.
not me.
i have to wait for thanksgiving to be over.

i will post a thanksgiving card tomorrow but today i will share a christmas card i made.



ETA: lizzie anne is retiring some of their sets!! head on over here to grab your big discount 40% off. great deal. they are making room for new stamps!! wahoo!!


stamps: christmas in the city and holiday script by lizzie anne designs
paper: kraft and rose red by stampin up, spring moss by papertrey inc., dp by pebbles inc.
string: martha stewart crafts
embossing powders by ranger
scallops by spellbinders nestabilities
sketch challenge

not so great

well maybe i was a little to opptimistic about my week yesterday.

we welcomed monday with lots of throw-up. not so great, ehh?

i am just hoping that the rest of us are healthy for the holiday.

i made this card this morning for the color challege.

stamps:unity

paper: going grey, really rust, very vanilla by stampin up

ribbon: american crafts

button: grandmas button jar

i am okay....right?

my baby no longer has a crib. (sob, sob)

we went to the great and lovely IKEA. she helped pick it, she was so excited.
so was i.

until i starting thinking about how big she is, how she was the baby and how we are done with the crib. after eight years the crib has been good to us and now it will be good for this little one.

so i am off to cry. not really. i think i will just enjoy these moments with my kids before long they will be teens.

i love this little birdy, it always makes me happy to make cards with this birthday set by lizzie anne. see the sketch challenge for this card here. i paper pieced the body of the birdy. this is a fun sketch.



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stamps: its a party by lizzie anne
paper: so saffron, tempting tourquoise, kraft by stampin up-white by papertrey
ink: real red by stampin up, burnt umber by palette
punches: stampin up
ribbon: offray

mad about plaid

another challenge card today. i get in these little kicks where i love challenges. sometimes it makes me think out of the box and sometimes i make a way to take the challenge into my box.

anywhoo!

today's challenge is plaid. i love plaid, but i don't have a ton of plaid paper. i did find a piece though.

and a doily!




stamps: fantastical floral by unity
paper: dp unknown, kraft by stampin up
doily: crap pile
ink: burnt umber by palette
lace: making memories

happy day

wahoooo.

not sure why but today is a good day!

i played today in the sketch challenge over on splitcoast. her is my attempt.



that is all i've got today. i am off to costco. i need the standard.

tp
paper towell
diapers
tide
fruit
oh ya and usually something in the media section. cuz i have to make the bill at least 100 bucks.

not that you care.

stamps: floral feathers by unity
paper: cosmo cricket and stampin up
ink: burnt umber by palette
button: autumn leaves
string: martha stewart
scallops used nestabilities