My dear kind and wonderful friend

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. Its great spending time with family. Here's one of the projects that I made last night. I started it with a different image in mind but found that this simple sentiment was all that it needed. I also made an 8 X 8 scrapbook page but you'll have to wait until tomorrow to see that one. The layout is a simply one and I haven't added any pictures yet but thought that if I'm going to ease back into it I need to start somewhere.




Stamps: Unity Nov. Kit of the Month, SU All Holidays
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, White, Basic Grey
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Accessories: American Crafts Ribbon, Dimensionals

'Tis the season so here's another Christmas card. I haven't decided what I'm making this year so I thought I'd try out several different options. I may end up with quick and simple but you never know. It really comes down to time and mood. This card was made with a retired set called Sidekick Sayings. I ended up trading a different stamp set for this one well after it retired. The set didn't interest me when it was available and then one day I just had to have it. That's just how it goes sometimes.



Stamps: SU Sidekick Sayings
Paper: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, White, SU DP, American Crafts DP
Ink: Black, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: 5/8 inch Red Ribbon, Copics, Dimensionals, Gemstone, Silver Brad, SU Star Punches

Season of Friendship

Here's a card I made with my new Pink Cat Studio set called Lily and Billy Winter. I wanted to practice coloring so I decided to color the image with my Copics rather than paper piecing their coats, etc. I'm sure I'll do a bit of paper piecing on the next one. I am a big fan of the new In Colors and thought it would be better to get them early so I could get good use out of them before they are gone forever. I chose Pacific Point blue only because I colored the image before picking out my paper-one thing to avoid if possible. I was lucky enough to find paper to match-luckily I do keep a large quantity of paper scraps on hand.



Stamps: Pink Cat Studio -Lily and Billy Winter, SU Season of Friendship
Paper: Pacific Point, White, Heidi Grace DP
Ink: Pacific Point
Accessories: Copics, Organdy Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Martha Stewart Punch, Dimensionals

Diabetes Awareness Month - DT Challenge

November is Diabetes Awareness month. We were challenged by one of the DT girls, Cassie to make a card to support Diabetes. The awareness ribbon color for diabetes is gray to represent the drudgery of dealing with diabetes every day. A red dot is often shown on the ribbon to represent the multiple times a day that a diabetic must check their blood. If you'd like to learn more about Diabetes click on the Diabetes Ribbon. The challenge is to make a card using the colors gray and red . If you would like to join in on the challenge you can go over and post a link to your card in a comment at Pink Papery Studio's so everyone can see it! We would all love to see what you come up with.

Here's my first card using a digital background paper created by Jami. I wanted more flowers in the paper so I ended up cutting out a couple and adding them on top of the printed paper. That way I was able to create my own pattern.

Stamps: All Year Cheer I
Paper: Real Red, Basic Gray, White
Ink: Black, Basic Gray
Accessories: 5/8 inch Red Ribbon, Gemstones, Paper Piercer

Here's my second card using the same materials minus the stamp set. This time I used Stampin Up's Sage Advice set.



Stamps: Sage Advice
Paper: Real Red, Basic Gray, White
Ink: Black, Basic Gray, Real Red
Accessories: 5/8 inch Red Ribbon, Dimensionals, Button, Silver Cord

The Rubber Cafe- Floral Heart

I enjoyed Wednesday's card sketch so much that I had to make another card with it. This time I used The Rubber Cafe's Floral Heart and Love Words Stamps. I went back to my bold colors and chose Real Red and Basic Black. I just love that combination. Another dreary day hence the somber photo. I am planning on making a card studio this weekend so hopefully I am able to get some decent pictures. I've been spoiled by beautiful sunny days.



Stamps: The Rubber Cafe -Floral Heart, Love Words
Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, White
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black
Accessories: Copics, 5/8 inch Red Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

I'm Pullin' for you

Here's a card that I made with two Splitcoaststamper challenges in mind:

Way to use it (WT191) use corner punches
Card sketch challenge (SC192)

I'm trying really hard to complete some of the splitcoast challenges and so far so good. This time I used my new Flopsey set by MFT called I'm pulling for you which I purchased from The Rubber Cafe.

Stamps: MFT -I'm pulling for you
Paper: Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Kiwi Kiss, White, Misc. DP scrap
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Copics, Corner Punch, Dimensionals, RibbonFx Ribbon, Flowers, Buttons

A boy and his dog

OK I have to admit that I don't have any pets and do not plan on changing that but I do love to make pet cards. I got this image from the Wish Rak group. I don't know the name of the stamp but I do know that its a High Hopes image. Its also a card for today's Ways to use it challenge (WT191) on Splitcoast. The theme was to use corner punches. I went for subtly with this card but like how it turned out especially since I only had one image to work with.


Stamps: High Hopes
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red, White, DCWV DP
Ink: Black, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Copics, 5/8 inch Red Ribbon, Dimensionals, Distressing Tool, Ticket Corner Punch

Patriotic Sophie

In honor of the Presidential election I made a card using Red, White and Blue. Its been awhile since I've made a moose card (only because I need to order Copic refills. Not your typical Patriotic image I know. I only had time for one quick card last night and was in a Sophie mood so I went with it.

I used my Prisma Colored Pencils and Gamsol technique to color the image. I don't have any Nestabilities dies or Spellbinders yet so I used my Marvy scallop punch and made a free hand circle as the layer. I finally used my star eyelets and star punches.


Stamps: Hanna Stamps - Ballet Sophie, Verve Visual, Sweeter Treaters - star
Paper: Brilliant Blue, Real Red, White, Real Red DP
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, Versamark, Real Red, Brilliant Blue
Accessories: SU Large and Small Star Punch, Marvy Scallop Punch, CB Embossing Folder, Prisma Color Pencils, Gamsol, Dimensionals, Star Eyelets, Offray Ribbon

Its time for fall cards and I've seen a lot of great ones in the gallery. I had a little time while there was still daylight (I usually stamp at night while the kiddos are asleep) so I made a quick fall card. I used the pumpkin from Stampin Up's Little Layers II set. I also used a fall stamp set that I found in Target's Dollar aisle. I definitely need to check there more often.

I am trying to incorporate more Cuttlebug folders since there are several that I had to have. Less guilt that way. I've also been debating whether I should post a new challenge on a designated day of the week. Technique Tuesday or something along those lines. I'm still tossing ideas around my head. You'll be the first to know if I come up with something. I need to challenge myself to do more.


Stamps: SU Little Layers II, Target $1 bin
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Glossy
Ink: Stazon Black, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: CB Embossing Folders, Organdy Ribbon, Dimensionals, SU Markers, Sponge