Retiring...

Penned & Painted is one of the sets retiring at the end of the 2016-2017 Stampin' Up! annual catalog. I've had it for a long time, but haven't used it yet, so no time like the present!

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Penned &Painted, Rose Wonder

Cardstock- Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Watermelon Wonder, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz
Other- 

Freshly Made Sketches #238- a sketch by Kim

For this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, I was inspired by all the sunshine we had this week in Minnesota. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Rose Wonder, Kinda Eclectic

Cardstock- Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink -Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight
Other-Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Banner Triple punch

Freshly Made Sketches #233- a sketch by Amy

For this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, I decided to make a birthday card. Since it's my birthday today, I figured it was fitting. My husband and daughters gave me store bought cards (THE HORROR!) with tons of glitter that gets everywhere, so I made my own simple card. The sentiment could also easily be changed to make a thank you, sympathy or whatever type of card you'd like.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Number of Years, Rose Wonder

Cardstock- Whisper White, Mellow Moss
Designer Series Paper- Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper

Ink -Mellow Moss, Watermelon Wonder, Mint Macaron, Soft Sky
Other- Rhinestone basic jewels

CAS(E) this Sketch #157

I had a really busy weekend because my cousin got married, and my girls were both in the wedding, but I had to get a card done for this week's CAS(E) this Sketch challenge. I just loved the sketch.

Here is my take on the sketch:

And here's what happens every time I try to take a picture of one of my cards:

My curious little girl has to know what I'm doing at all times!

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Rose Wonder, Tin of Cards

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink -Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad,
Other- Botanical Builder Framelits