Repeat Impressions SOTW Birdhouse

We've got a new Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week, Birdhouse 4317-E.  Through next Sunday you can purchase this stamp at half price.  Get the details at the Repeat Impressions blog, The House That Stamps Built, and to see the other Rock Stars' cards.

I stamped my birdhouse first then die cut and embossed it using the long rectangular nesties. I stamped the grass, colored it and added the post. The post is a wood sheet embossed and colored with dark brown dye ink.  I stamped the birdhouse a few more times on patterned paper, cut them out and paper pieced the sections and added the heart to the sentiment. The bright Bo Bunny paper was the perfect companion for this spring card. 

• Stamps: Repeat Impressions Birdhouse 4317-E, You brighten my day 8623, Grass 3413-C
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Vintage Sepia for the sentiment
• Paper: Bo Bunny -Vicki B 6x6 , SU! Melon Mambo cardstock, Neenah Bright White
• Other:  Rectangular Long Nesties , SU! Melon Mambo ribbon & wood sheet, Copics in E57 and YG13, Grand Caliber.



Repeat Impressions Stitching Challenge DCC

It's time for another Designer's Choice Challenge over at Repeat Impressions (DCC)!  Michele chose stitching (real or faux) so I selected the Peaceful Observation stamp (2001-M) for my image.  I cut out the snowflake windows and put some patterned paper behind it.  I added the black scroll to the top in place of the cresent window.  I did attempt to do some REAL zigzag stitching on my DSP layer and here is how it turned out.....

So, I ended up doing faux stitching with a micron pen.

Head on over to The House That Stamps Built for the challenge details, to find out the prize for this challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the design team!

• Stamps: Repeat Impressions - Peaceful Observation 2001-M, Sending Healing Thoughts 8620
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Versafine Onyx Black
• Paper: Scarlet Jewel and Black cardstock, Neenah Solar White, SU! DSP
• Other: Copics, SU! ribbon, Spellbinders Labels 18 & 20 & Parisan Accents, Micron Pen, black rhinestones

Lenten Rose Seeds

Another Flourishes card for you!  This time I used two sets, Lenten Rose and Seeds of Friendship. I'm not sure if you can buy Lenten Rose seeds but I like the way the seed packet and flowers looked together.  I did my usual Copic coloring and embellishing and actually stitched the border on a sewing machine!!  I thought it looked right with the stitched ribbon.  This card is on display at Impressive Ideas in Roswell, GA.

• Stamps: Flourishes - Lenten Rose and Seeds of Friendship
• Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
• Paper: Neenah Natural White, Kraft and black cardstock, SEI 6x6 Coutour
• Other: ribbon- Papertrey Ink Plum Pudding, Pink Paislee bakers twine, COPIC markers, Spellbinders Foliage die, Bow Easy

A Yellow Orchid & My Snowflake Hydrangeas

I just LOVE the Flourishes Orchid set!  I'm not a big fan of yellow but colored the flower to match the paper.  I drew the black line with a Micron pen while the image was still in the oval nestie.  The rhinestones and pearls were added for a little elegance.

• Stamp: Flourishes - Orchids
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper: Webster's Pages 6x6, Neenah Solar White, cardstock: Old Olive and Early Espresso
• Other: COPICS: YR 21, 30, 31; YG 61, 91, 93, 95; E 31, 35; W1 for shading. Webster's Trim: Wonderfall, Spellbinders Petite Ovals, Labels 20, Fancy Tags 2, pearls, rhinestones

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  My Oakleaf Snowflake Hydrangeas!

Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge May 18

For this week's Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge I used the floral stamp Lupine 1711-K.  You can find the details for playing along over on today's post at The House That Stamps Built.  You can also see the design team's sketch cards there.  A $25 gift certificate for Repeat Impressions stamps is up for grabs, so be sure to play along! 

• Stamps: Repeat Impressions - Lupine
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Color Box Chestnut Roan
• Paper: 7 Gypsies - Conservatory 8x8, SU! Always Artichoke & Early Espresso
• Other: Spellbinders Parisan Accents, Copic Markers

Repeat Impressions SOTW Arbor Fence

We've got a new Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week, Arbor Fence.  Through next Sunday, May 22, you can purchase this stamp at half price.  Get the details at the Repeat Impressions blog, The House That Stamps Built, and to see the other Rock Stars' cards.

I stamped my fence first and colored it with Copics.  I airbrushed the sky and grass after masking and cut it out with an oval nestie.  The bright Papertrey Ink paper was the perfect companion.  I punched an oval hole in the corner and put the sentiment behind it.

• Stamps: Repeat Impressions - Arbor Fence, You brighten my day
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black for the sentiment
• Paper: Papertrey Ink - Green Boutique, green cardstock, Neenah Solar White
• Other:  Nesties Oval and scalloped oval, SU! White taffeta ribbon & oval punch, Copics, ABS, Prima flower, brown pearl, EK Success slot punch, Little Yellow Bicycle Crepe Paper Lace Stickers

Mother's Day card....Flourishes Timeless Tuesday 117

There are just some occasions that call for a card that is over the top.  Since I have the GREATEST Mom around, Mother's Day is just such an occasion.  This card was inspired by Jenny Gropp's card found here.
This week's Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge 117 is Anything Goes!  So, I figured this card was as good as any!
Since I got the Grand Nesties 4 I just had to try it out for my card base.  Fancy card calls for a fancy base! Like Jenny, I masked the orchids and airbrushed around them with grey.  Then, it was just a matter of coloring and layering.  My sisters and I gave Mom an orchid for Mother's Day and this card matched perfectly!

• Stamps: Flourishes - Orchids, SU! Well Scripted
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper: Cardstock: silver, More Mustard, Certainly Celery, Neenah Solar White
• Other: Spellbinders Ovals, Scalloped Ovals, Petite Ovals, Petite Scalloped Ovals, Grand Nestabilities Labels 4, Pearls, Copics

Repeat Impressions Designer Challenge

It's time for another Designer's Choice Challenge over at Repeat Impressions (DCC)!  Harriet chose paper piecing so I selected Rebecca for my image.  Her dress is perfect for this technique.

Head on over to The House That Stamps Built for the challenge details, to find out the prize for this challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the design team!

• Stamps: Repeat Impressions - Rebecca 708K
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper: Pink and Olive cardstock, Neenah Solar White, Webster's Pages
• Other: Copics, SU! trim, Spellbinders Labels 4, Micron Pen

A Mug of Flowers



Another card done with the cute Flourishes Mix-n-Mugs set for you.  The white card base and layout was inspired by so many cards that Silke has made.  The white floral border is one of my favorite Martha Stewart punches but I don't find many uses for it.  Glad to be able to use it here!  The flowers in the mug were highlighted with a light blue marker which really makes them stand out from the white background. Card is standard A2 size.

• Stamps: Flourishes - Mix-n-Mugs, Tag Lines
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black for sentiment
• Paper: Basic Grey - Urban Prairie, SU! Kiwi Kiss (I'm hoarding), Neenah Solar White
• Other: Tim Holtz embossing folder, SU! Pink Taffeta Ribbon, SU! oval punch, Martha Stewart border punch, silver pearls, Copic Markers, Oval nesties

Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge

For this week's Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge I used the elegant stamp Tulip Bouquet 912-K.  You can find the sketch and details for playing along over on today's post at The House That Stamps Built.  You can also see the design team's sketch cards there.  A $25 gift certificate for Repeat Impressions stamps is up for grabs, so be sure to play along! 



• Stamps: Repeat Impressions - Tulips and Thanks so Much
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Blue Lagoon, Ranger Distress Aged Mahogany
• Paper: Prima - Botanicals 6x6, SU! Bravo Burgundy, Neenah Solar White
• Other: MFT border die, SU! oval punches, Spellbinders Nestabilities Lacy Circles & Circles, Pearls, Copic Markers, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, glitter glue

Where we love....

It is Stamp of the Week time again at Repeat Impressions.  This week it's Where We Love 3905-I.  You can get this stamp at 50% off this week.   I used the Bird and Blossoms stamp in the corners of the background paper for fun.  The leaves are from Spellbinders Foliage die set.  I embossed them and inked them for dimension.  To get the discount code and more information about the SOTW, please go to the RI blog “The House That Stamps Built”.

• Stamps: Repeat Impressions - Where We Love and Bird and Blossoms
• Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Distress Aged Mahogany and Peeled Paint for edges
• Paper: SU! Paisley Petals & Natural White, Burgundy and Black cardstock
• Other: Spellbinders - Foliage & Labels 4, Martha Stewart border punch, black pearls

Check out the other Rock Star's cards for more inspiration!

Harriet Skelly * Karen Hasheck * Makiko Jones * Robin Kirkpatrick

Mix-n-Mugs You're the Best!

Flourshes has the cutest Mix-n-Mugs set with mugs, flowers, tools, art tools and cooking utensils!  Here I have used the tall mug and art tools for my card.  I paper pieced the mug and colored the scissors with Smooch.  I airbrushed the edges with a warm grey while it was still in the die.

• Stamps: Flourishes - Mix-n-Mugs
• Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black, Colorbox Chestnut Roan for edges
• Paper: Jillibean Soup - White Stock, Bazzil Red, Neenah Solar White, Black cardstock
• Other: Smooch Silver Fox, Copic Markers, SU! Daffodil ribbon, Jillibean Soup Bakers Twine, Spellbinders Labels 11