HSS Inspiration - Banner Bash!!!

It's the start of a new week at Hand Stamped Sentiments with "Banner Bash".  This is your chance to pull out the stops for your next party!!   I decided this time to go completely fun with bright colors!!!  My sister has a birthday coming up the middle of March.  She lives in West Virginia and Spring is not around the corner yet for her.  So I pulled out the best colors I could think of to cheer her up; Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade and Whisper White.  What fun!!!    Here is my card below:

Show us your inspiration for that special someone.  Here's the link to post your creations:

http://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/ 

Be sure to post your project to the linky by Monday, March 5th at NOON (CST).

We look forward to visiting your blog!

Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Pennant Parade
Ink:  Melon Mambo and Lucky Limeade Classic ink markers 

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade and Whisper White card stock
Accessories: Petite Pennants Builder punch, 1" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Baker's Twine, Square Lattice Embossing folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots and Dazzling Details

Masculine Cards Challenge - PP83

The Paper Players are having another fun week!!  Do you ever feel like you never have enough masculine cards?  Me too!!  Why don't these guys appreciate all the sparkle, flowers, bling and fussy cutting we do on our cards!!!  Well, it's because we just don't "get" it sometimes....as my husband likes to say.  Well, let's show them what we're made of this week!!  I decided to use the stamp set "The Open Sea".  My husband is really into anything nautical, so this is perfect for him.  I absolutely love the Nautical Expedition DSP from Stampin' Up (retired).  There are so many card variations that can be done with this paper!!  Below is the card I did for Paper Players Masculine Challenge:

Thanks for stopping by today!!   Please pop by and visit the rest of the design team at The Paper Players to view some more fantastic creative inspiration.  I hope you have a chance to join them this week.  The challenge ends Friday, February 24th at noon (PST).

Amy

Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: The Open Sea
Paper: Nautical Expedition, Not Quit Navy, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: Early Espresso Classic ink,
Punches: 1 3/8 & 1 1/4 Circle Punch
Accessories:  Versamark,
Non-SU! Accessories: Rhinestones

HSS Challenge #106 - Color Blocking

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments our challenge is "Color Blocking".   I started by stamping my background using an acrylic block in Green Galore, Poppy Parade & Elegant Eggplant inks.  I then stamped a flower and sentiment from Vintage Vogue in Basic Black.   For the center of each of the flowers; I punched several small flowers and stacked them.  I finished out with some Basic Black ribbon and bow with a few rhinestones at the top.   It really doesn't get much easier than that.  You have a very clean and simple card with just a touch of bling!!  Here is what I came up with below:

Thanks for stopping by today! Please pop by and visit the rest of the Hand Stamped Sentiments Design Team to view some fantastic creative inspiration.  I hope you have a chance to join them this week. The challenge ends Monday, February 27th at Noon.

Amy 

Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Vintage Vogue
Paper: Poppy Parade, Elegant Eggplant and Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: Basic Black Classic ink, Green Galore, Poppy Parade and Elegant Eggplant
Punches: N/A
Accessories:  SU Basic Black Ribbon
Non-SU! Accessories: Rhinestones

Flowers for My Friend

What fun this card was to make!!  I made this card initially for the Paper Players Color Challenge and then decided it would be perfect for Our Creative Corner Theme challenge too.  I simply added my tag and we were set!!

This week, The Paper Players have an exciting "Color Combination" to share.  They are asking for you to pair the warmth and brightness of Poppy Parade with the icy coolness of Pool Party...plus add two neutrals, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla.  What fun I had putting this together.  Initially, I wanted to run, but then I decided to just dive in and see what happens.  Absolutely LOVE it!!! 

At Our Creative Corner; "Best Friend" is the title and theme.  Make a paper craft item (card, scrapbook page or a 3-D item) for a Best Friend!  The only other requirement, is to include a flower!  The flower can be hand-made, an embellishment, or a stamp.  I decided to make a card that reminds me of my best friend in Annapolis, MD.  This is what I made below for both challenges.

Thanks for stopping by today! Please pop by and visit the rest of the Paper Players and Our Creative Corner Design Teams to view some fantastic creative inspiration.  I hope you have a chance to join them this week. The challenge ends Friday, February 17th at Noon.

Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Tiny Tags
Paper: Sale-A-Bration Everyday Enchantment DSP, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: Soft Suede Classic ink
Punches: 1 3/8 and 1 1/4 Circle punch, Scallop Circle punch, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Scallop Border punch
Accessories:  Lg Sizzlets Die Paper Doily, Lattice Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Pearls
Non-SU! Accessories: Leaf Punch

HSS - Love Is In The Air

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments is "Love is in The Air".  This is your last chance to pull out the stops for that special someone!! As you know, Tuesday is Valentine's Day!!  Hopefully everyone has their flowers ordered, candy bought and their cards made!!  If not, here's your chance!!  Show us your inspiration for that special someone.  Here's the link to post your creations:

http://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/ 

Be sure to post your project to the linky by Monday, February 20th at NOON (CST).

We look forward to visiting your blog!

Below is the card I made for my daughter Amanda.  My girl is almost eighteen now and truly is part of my heart and soul.  I thought I would give her this card to say not only "Happy Valentine's Day" but to also say thank you for being my "sweet" girl.

"I love you sweetheart"!!!

  

Thank you for stopping by,

                     Amy                              

Stampin' Up Supply List: 
Stamps: Non SU Sentiment
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Early Espresso, Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: Textured Hearts Embossing folder, Scallop Oval Punch,Small Hearts Punch, Cup Cake Punch. Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals and Crimper
Non-SU Accessories: Sentiment