Another Color Challenge

As you can see, I love taking part in Dawn's color challenges. Maybe it's the cooler temperatures, maybe the color scheme, but it got me thinking about fall. I thought I'd put together a Thanksgiving favor. I used one of Lauren Meader's Timeless Templates to get me started. These are so well thought out which makes them so much fun to work with.



I made my own paper shred by putting a grocery bag through our shredder. Every little bit of recycling helps, right?


Thanks for visiting,
Susan

Supplies: Besides the brown ribbon, everything (cardstock, patterned paper, stamps, button and twine)is from Papertrey Ink

Busy, busy

When I decided to start my blog, I really had plans to update it daily.....well OK....at least weekly, but I let a whole month slip by! I've been keeping very busy, lots of crafting - painting mainly, and a little sewing. My scrapbooking and card making have taken a back seat to all the other projects. Here is one project I made for my daughter's sorority's bathroom. These are the wood frames for three mirrors.



I forgot to take a picture after they were installed, but I'll post it as soon as my daughter takes one for me (I'm sure it's way up on her "to do" list).

Thanks for letting me share,
Susan

"Hello"

Another color challenge! I'm beginning to sound like a broken record. I'm working on lots of other projects, but nothing else is quite finished enough to photograph - so until then, it may just be more challenges. I love these colors together.

I decided to turn this card into a set by just rearranging the colors on each card.


I saw these new Hero Arts Clings at Archivers last week and decided to pick up a couple. They are perfect for a quick card.


Thanks for stopping by,
Susan

Supplies: Cardstock - All Papertrey Ink - White, Pure Poppy, Spring Moss, and Berry Sorbet; Stamps - Hero Arts; Embossing Powders - Zing(green and pink), Ranger (red distress); 3MM moving eyes.

"Congratulations" Card

I wanted to try another one of Dawn's Color Challenges this week.


I've always loved pink and green together, but it was a little challenging adding in the dark red. The coleus plant is certainly beautiful, so why not a card. I think I may even use this combination again. All of my materials (except two flower petals) are from Papertrey Ink. I used Rustic twine to wrap around the card and to serve as the flower's stem and leaves.

Thanks for stopping by,
Susan

Supplies: PTI Cardstock - Scarlet Jewel, Raspberry Fizz, and Rustic Cream; PTI Patterned Paper - Spring Moss Bitty Dot and Bitty Box; PTI Stamps - Polka Dot Basics, Background Basics - Text Style, and Scattered Showers (sentament) ; Ink - PTI Scarlet Jewel; Buttons and Twine - PTI; Punches - Fiskars; Flowers - Prima and Kaiser

Papertrey Ink's June Blog Hop!

The challenge Nichole issued this month is for us to get inspired by the lazy days of summer, and create something that means "summer" to us. I saw the cover of Martha Stewart Living and of course it reminded me of the 4th of July, and even though it was ice cream, it reminded me of a cup cake!

This is my card that was inspired by that magazine cover. The gingham at the bottom is two rows of ruffled trim and the blue/white ribbon is white twill that I stamped with polka dots.

The 4th has been a special tradition for us for many years. We have spent the holiday with the same family for at least the last 20 years - and we've lived in different states the whole time.
This was in Atlanta in 1996 during the Olympics.

The kids are now 19, 22, 18 and 17. They'll be joining us again next week in Atlanta and Lake Hartwell so stay tuned for an updated picture!

Thanks for hopping by!
Susan

Supplies: Cardstock - Papertrey Ink (white and red), Bazzill (blue); Stamps - Papertrey Ink (Polka Dot Basics,Cupcake Collection, and Let Freedom Ring) Star jewels - Hero Arts; Ink - Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy) and Color Box (blue).

One more "FUN" Color Challenge!

This is another challenge I have fun with - Kristina Werner's #55.
This combo was very different for me. I do like the look of these colors together, especially the "fun" skirt in the challenge photo.


Thanks for stopping by for some "fun" today!
Susan

Supplies: Cardstock - Papertrey (new Smokey Shadow); Patterned paper - K& Company; Clip - 7 gypsies; Punch - Fiskars; Sticker - Paper Studio; Other - ribbon, embroidery floss, ticket

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #10

I love these color challenges that Dawn gives us!
It gets me out of my comfort zone - on my own,
I tend to use the same colors over and over.


Here's my card using melon and berry together.


The flower petals are vellum, but when lifted
off the paper, they seem a bit more opaque.



Thanks for stopping by,
Susan

Supplies: All papers, buttons, and stamps - Papertrey Ink; Vellum flowers - Fiskars - Cloud 9 Design; Other - felt, ribbon and embroidery floss