You take the cake

I needed a few birthday cards this month and I need to get busy with them. This uses the Living large set from Stampin' Up and the paisly background stamp. It didn't dawn on me until today that I never replaced my Rose Romance ink with Regal Rose so I am a little off on my color pallette. I chose Regal Rose, Celery and Apricot as my colors for this card. I have no idea other than its gotta be hard having a December birthday and getting all your cards made in christmas colors. It just seemed more festive in bright colors. Enjoy!

My first Petal Prints

Here is my first card made with petal print. I avoided purchasing this set for a very long time even though I loved it. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to come up with anything original because so many people already had it. I used the SCS color challenge as my guide to get me started. I also used the linen background stamp and a 7Gypsies birthday stamp. The colors are blush, cranberry crisp and True Thyme.

Help

Does anyone know a way to take a photo of a pet without getting red eye? I have tried using the red eye reduction button and I still get demon dog pictures. I am beginning to think that they can only be photographed outdoors with no flash.

Blue swirly snowman!

A little something I threw together last night to try out my new swirl stamps.

*I took a picture with my new camera to see the difference between the scan and the camera, a comparison shot. I think there is more detail with the camera. Just testing it.

Oh oooo ahhhhhh Basic Grey!

Today I went to my LSS and scored the new Basic Grey Fruitcake and Dasher papers. I was disappointed they ran out of the paper packs and I had to buy individuals. The saleswoman said they sold practically before they hit the shelves and they had a wait list! They are so pretty! I also got these Rhonna Ferrar clear stamps by Autumn Leaves....the Flourishes pack. I had a hard time choosing these because there are several styles. This one seemed to be more appropriate for card making. I can't wait to try them.

Another color combo card

I decided to give this color scheme another chance. Its Certainly celery, elegant eggplant and bordering blue. I stamped the flowers multiple times without re-inking to make some of them dark and some light to add some depth to the image. Then I layered it and added a layer of vellum over the top with the sentiment stamped on it using stazon ink. The designer label punch and some ribbon and a prima seemed to make it all come together.

I might have a small problem...

Of course some would say, "not a problem at all". Well I have been eyeing this AC ribbon at Hobby Lobby for some time and it finally went on sale for 50% off. Well who am I to miss out on a bargain. I had a hard time deciding on a color scheme. None of them really match Stampin' Up colors, of course I can't let a little thing like that stop me now can I? I think I can make it work with my paper and ink if I try hard enough. Yes they will be extraordinary color schemes and outside the norm, but marching to the beat of my own drum has never been a problem for me. I am making it my goal to use this ribbon and make the colors work for me. If not, they had more!

The Sketch Challenge

Here is my sketch challenge card for the week. I really like this sketch. I have some ideas for future cards using it.

Color Challenge for the day

Here is my attempt at the color challenge from SCS for today. The colors were eggplant, celery and bordering blue. I like these colors and will probably make a second atempt tomorrow.

Ahhhhh wrapped and ready!

I received my first batch of ribbon and cards to wrap them on and spent about 3 hours or so wrapping it up. I ran out of the organizing cards and will be getting some more soon I hope. I love how pretty the ribbon looks all wrapped up and organized. I am participating in a second round of ribbon swaps so I will be all stocked up for a long time. I have 10 yards of ribbon per card and 42 colors. I think 10 yards is about all these cards can hold comfortably. I could squeeze more on but I think it would make it too bulky. I am so happy with the organizing drawers too. I will need another 1-2 by the time all is said and done. Hope I can find more. They work great.!

* I have had some questions reguarding these ribbon cards and drawers. They are the 3 x 3 ribbon cards by Cropper Hopper and the drawers are 3 x 3 also. I got my drawers at Hobby Lobby. I got the ribbon cards and clips from an ebay store. HTH.........I will look for a link and see if I can find it again.