CC252

Hi! I made these cards for Color Challenge 252 over at splitcoaststampers.com here which is:

Handsome Hunter, Certainly Celery, Bermuda Bay, and a neutral of choice (mine is Basic Gray). I cut my Top Note panel on the long side of it and stamped the tree from Pendant Park set.

And then, I made another one with the Top Note panel cut on the short side of it. This one is a graduation card for a friend who had been going to night school for the past couple years. He finally got his degree last weekend!

I hope you week is off to a good start. My son starts school today and I am back to normal routine after the Holidays. Take care!

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay

Ink: Handsome Hunter, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay

Stamp set: Pendant Park, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Tools: Big Shot machine, Top Note die, 3/4" circle punch, 3/16" corner rounder

Everything else: Certainly Celery ribbon, brads from Marlene, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy New Year!!

Happy 2010! I hope yours is off to a good start and that 2010 is what you would like it to be :)

I just want to give you the exciting news that the annual Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration is coming on January 5, 2010.

The way it works is that:

1. For every $50 you purchase, you get to pick from a selection of stamp sets, Designer Series Paper or a new punch! And new this year, you also get to pick free stamp sets from the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog that is $15.95 or below.

2. Or if you sign up to be a demonstrator during SAB, you get to pick a free stamp set (any value) from the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog.

(Note: US addresses only)

If you would like a SAB booklet, please email me.

On today's project, I made the card above for Sketch Challenge SC261 (details here) and Color Challenge CC251 which are Barely Banana, Dusty Durango, Basic Gray and a neutral of choice (which is Whisper White for me) over at Splitcoaststampers.com.

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock and paper: Basic Gray, Barely Banana, Dusty Durango, Whisper White, Basic Gray patterned paper from Patterns Pack II

Stamp set: Of the Earth

Ink: Dusty Durango, Barely Banana, Basic Gray

Everything else: Basic Gray corduroy button, Scallop Edge punch, brads from Marlene Lo, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,

Liza

The joy of new stamps!

After 2 months of moving and settling in, I received a new package of Stampin' Up! supply and I almost forgot how exciting it is! And I met a sweet lady who shared my excitement along the way- so happy to meet another crafter :)

I went home and stamped this birthday card for my uncle's upcoming birthday with my new Pendant Park set! And then went back to preparing for the party last night.

I am off with the rest of my day. Hope you all have a good weekend.

Recipe (all by SU!)

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Kraft

Stamp sets: Pendant Park, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Night of Navy

Everything else: Big Shot machine, Top Note die, button, linen thread, Word Window punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

For a wedding by the beach

Happy Friday! End of the week and I have a house warming party for all my relatives who are in town tonight so I will be busy for the rest of the day :) 

This is what my sister requested for her friend's wedding in Bali next weekend. How romantic, isn't it? Since it is a ceremony by the beach, I am picturing sand and sea. Hence the color choice of Bermuda Bay for the sea and Kraft for the sand. A piece of Kraft cardstock was dry embossed with the Manhattan Flower embossing folder. Added the scallop edge, ribbon and sentiment. Done!

And while I was at it, I made an anniversary card. I die cut the Butterfly with the Beautiful Butterflies die from Kraft card stock and stamped swirls on it. Marlene can testify it is the one piece of stamp that I use on everything from filling up a blank space, adding dimension or if I just want a piece to look elegant. It is so versatile :)

Hope your week has been a good one.

Recipes (all by SU!)

1. Wedding card

Cardstock: Kraft, Bermuda Bay

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Everything else: Big Shot machine, Manhattan Flowers embossing folder, Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, Chocolate Chip corduroy button, Stampin' Dimensionals, Curly Label punch, Modern Label punch

2. Anniversary card

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Kraft

Stamp set: Bella Toile, Season of Joy (swirl), Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip

Everything else: Big Shot machine, Top Note die, Beautiful Butterflies die, Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, Chocolate Chip corduroy button

World Card Making Day is today...

Hi! Happy World Card Making Day :) I am about 12 hours ahead of most of you so mine starts earlier... 

Here is my card. I seem to be on a kick of making this kind of "naturalistic" style (is that a word?)- it must be living in a tropical country kind of influence :) This feels so Balinese to me.

Here is a photo of the picture that inspired the cards from the last 3 entries- which is a book that my friend Ariani left for me to pore over. It is just inspiring! (Thanks, Ariani!)

I want to say a heartfelt thanks for you all who prayed for the earthquake victims.  There are a lot of needs out there, I am praying those needs will be met also.

What has inspired you today? Have a happy stamping day today :)

Blessings,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue

Stamp set: Darling Dots, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Everything else: 1 1/4" circle punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, 3/16" corner rounder

My 2nd Christmas card...

Hi! I was inspired for this card from the book that my friend Ariani left. It has the kind of "island" look that I want to achieve, which fits since we live in a tropical place.

 

Sorry for the photo quality for yesterday's entry. My husband has the SLR, he is living on a boat in some remote island right now. When he said that he was going to Wakatobi, I thought it was in Japan! LOL! It is actually a tiny place in the island of Sulawesi here. I am sure he will bring home some beautiful photos!!

Thank you for those of you who asked about the earthquake in Padang, Indonesia. We are fine- a bit out of the way, I guess. Jakarta is safe. But we just experienced an earthquake in Jakarta just 4 weeks ago, I know how it feels. The island of Sumatra was where the tsunami 2004 in Aceh happened. And there have been numerous earthquakes since then. Just pray for those families who lost their loved ones and homes.

Thanks for stopping by.

Recipe (all by SU!):

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue

Stamp set: Best Yet, Best Wishes & More

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue

Everything else: hemp twine, 1 3/8" circle punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, 3/16" corner rounder

Leaves, leaves...

Woohoo! A "new" friend came over today! She is a craft lover who has a heart for local handicrafts workers in Indonesia and needless to say, we talked about one subject all the time. (Hello, Ariani! Looking forward to our next adventure together). This card is what I showed to her while she was here. Just a simple row of leaves on a piece of kraft card stock piece. Tied with twine, added sentiment and button and the whole panel was mounted with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you like it.

Recipe (all by SU! unless mentioned)

Cardstock: Kraft, Whisper White

Stamp set: Darling Dots, Trendy Trees

Ink: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry

Everything else: twine, button from Marlene, Stampin' Dimensionals, Modern Label punch