Timeless Treasures Card for Paper Players Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge

Hi Blogging Friends!!!

This is my last week over at Paper Players as Guest Designer for the Month of April. I can't believe how fast it has gone by!! I have had a great time playing along. The girls all do such Beautiful work. It has been a honor to hang out with them. They will be my Blogging Buds for life!!!

I just got this stamp set a few weeks ago. I was excited to use it for this challenge. I had never done a Tic-Tac-Toe challenge and had to ask.... What do I do?? lol

So my choice was the Blue Colours and Ribbon.

How you play: Use the "Your Choice" square then use any other two that makes a Tic-Tac-Toe.  Easy Peasy!!!

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I used the 1 inch and the 1 1/4 inch circle punch to make the flowers.

Stamp Sets:

Timeless Treasures 6 pc set 2011-2012 Catalog (retiring on May 31st)

Ink and Paper Colors:

Marina Mist, White, Sahara Sand

Accessories:

1 inch circle punch, 1 1/4 circle punch, Sponge dauber, Bird punch, Pearls, Marina mist 5/8 satin ribbon, Modern label punch

Designer Series Paper:

Beau Chateau 2011-2012 Catalog

Big Shot:

Square Lattice Embossing folder

Please go check out the rest of the Paper Players Design Team Posts!

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile
Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Lesley Croghan

Nance Leedy
Jenn Picard
Heidi Boos
Shirley Pumpkin (GD) Thats me! :)

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley Pumpkin

Going Places Tug Boat and Bus Cards for A La Card Monkey Challenge "Something Blue"

Hi Everyone!!!

I made a few cards this week for the A La Card Monkey Challenge. I just loved it so much that I wanted to make it in different colors. I also had a Card Class today and let everyone chose what card they wanted to make.

The stamp set is called "Going Places" from 2000.

This is the card I made for the "Something Blue" challenge. I used the clouds for my circle elements. I made them with the cupcake punch. I used the In-Color paper pack for this card.

Take the Something Blue Challenge!!

This is the card we did in the class today. I used the "Play Date" DSP. I dug out some old Corduroy buttons, I have not used them in years.

Most of us girls at the event have Girl bus drivers for our kids. So I thought this would be a good Bus Driver Card. This card also uses the "Play Date" DSP.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley Pumpkin

House of Haunts Card for 411 Sketch Challenge #252

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to make a card with one of the Halloween stamp sets that are retiring on May 31st from Stampin' Up. I am doing a Pizza - Retiring Stamp Party this Saturday. We will be doing six cards and two of them are going to be with Halloween sets. This is one of the cards.

I love Halloween!! It is hard to see but, the paper has bats on it. I am sad to see this Owl stamp go but, I am SUPER EXCITED for the new Catalog!!!

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When I seen this sketch I just had to play along! I seen those three buttons on the side of the card and thought of Bats with silver moons instantly. This was a fun card to do. 

I thought that it would be cool to embossing the bats with the "Spider web" embossing folder. I used Silver Glimmer paper behind the bats to give them a "Bling Factor".

I changed my mind on where to put the words a few times but, I liked it best at the bottom of the card.

Stamp Sets:

House of Haunts 4pc set 2011-2012 Catalog (retiring May 31st 2012)

Grateful Greetings 12pc set 2011-2012 Catalog (retiring May 31st 2012)

Ink and Paper Colors:

Cherry Cobbler, White, Black, Cajun Craze

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, Black Rhinestones, Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon, Bat Punch, Silver glitter paper, 3/4 inch circle punch.

Designer Series Paper:

Frightful Sight 2011-2012 Catalog

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley Pumpkin

Happy Halloween!!! LOL

Grunge Rock Card for I Spy Sketches

I am doing a card class this weekend. It's a Retired List Party, Stampin' Up just put out the list that includes over 300 stamp sets. I am picking some of my favorites for the class. I  My Husband is making a Pizza lunch for all of us, he makes the best in the world!!! I will share some pictures after the event.

I love this layout!!!

"I Spy Sketches"

I have been snooping on "I spy Sketch's" since the first challenge. I just love those girls!!! Their cards are fabulous you have to check them out!

Thanks for the fun Sketch!!

You can see in the close up, the tiny pearls and that I used the "Stripes" embossing folder.

Stamp Sets:

Grunge Rock 6pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

You're my Type 7pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Vanilla, Island Indigo, Black

Accessories:

Vanilla 5/8 Satin ribbon, 8mm Pearls and tiny pearls

Designer Series Paper:

Timeless Portrait 2011-2012 and New Print 2011-2012

Big Shot:

Stripes embossing folder

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

I still have a few Owls left for sale, check out my side bar.

Rue Des Fleurs aka Street of Flowers Card for The Paper Players Sketch

Hi Everyone!!

It has been two Beautiful days here so far, and I have been working in my yard pulling grass out of my flower beds. My yard needs so much work because I end up making a cards instead (so trying to work is more like it).

I just had to get out my Attic Boutique Side Notes today. I have always loved them but, never think of a good idea to use them. One of my Blogging friends Elizabeth Price makes the most Beautiful Vintage looking cards with them so I was inspired by her to start using mine.

I used two pieces of the side notes, one is the ticket and the other is the blue ribbon shape under the button.

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Over at Paper Players Nance is our Hostess and we are doing a really cool sketch. I love sketches that have a spot for "any shape" then you get to add lots of cute little goodies. 

I used the Jewelry tag punch for the sentiment.

I made the shape smaller then the umbrella so that it went off the edges. I stamped it in the three colors and just cut out the two tops of the umbrella .

Stamp sets:

Rue Des Fleurs aka Street of Flowers 8pc set Occasions Mini 2012

You're My Type 7pc set Occasions Mini 2012

Ink and Paper Colors:

White, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Soft Suede

Accessories:

Attic Boutique Side Notes, Hemp thread, Daffodil delight Button, 1/8 inch White ribbon, Sponge dauber, Library clip, Scallop ribbon border punch, Pool Party Seam binding, Jewelry tag punch.

Designer Series Paper:

Attic Boutique Occasions mini 2012 

Big Shot:

Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Tim Holtz Pocket watches embossing folder

Here is The Paper Players Design Team!

Just click and check out their cards this week!!!

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile
Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Lesley Croghan

Nance Leedy
Jenn Picard
Heidi Boos
Shirley Pumpkin (GD) Thats me! :)

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

If you have any questions and you are leaving me a comment, Please leave your email so that I can get back to you.  I can not tell you how many times someone leave me a comment with a question with no way to find them to give them an answer.

Merry Crittermas Card for A La Card Monkey: Something Barrowed Challenge

This is going to be a different kind of challenge for everyone. You have to barrow something from a friend. It can be anything, ribbon, brads, paper, sticks, stones or even stamp sets. Truly anything you can think of to put onto your card.

 

How cute is this picture??!! This is a fun sketch.

Stamp sets:

Merry Crittermas

Polar Pals

Ink and Paper Colors:

Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Vanilla.

Accessories:

Poppy Parade ribbon, Sponge dauber, 13/4 ab 2 inch Circle punches, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Silver glitter paper, Everyday enchantment brads.

Designer Series Paper:

Everyday Enchantment

Big Shot:

Snowflake strip die

Thanks for looking

Lots of Hugs

Shirley

Stampin' Up Fabric Owls .... This time with Celebrity Names!!

Hi Blogging Buddies!!

I have been working my fingers to the bone making Owls. I thought that it would be fun to give them Celebrity names. I called a few friends and we had a good laugh about it.... so here they are!!!

The Owls will say Available if they are not sold. I am selling them for $15.00 each plus $5.95 shipping USA. I am taking PayPal as payment.

Mr and Mrs Smith aka Brad and Angelina. Both made with Summer Smooches Stampin Up fabric.

Both Sold

The Twlight Owls

Jacob, Edward and Bella. These will be my last of the Spice Cake Owls, I don't have anymore of this fabric.

All Sold

Bruce and Demi, I always thought they were a cute couple. Both made with Summer Smooches fabric.

Both Sold

Katy Perry she is made with some really cute mushroom fabric.

Sold

Lea Michele from Glee. She also shows you how tall they are. She is made with Twitterpated SU fabric.

Sold

Leonardo DiCaprio... OMG he is so Cute!! He is made with Summer Smooches SU fabric.

Sold

George Clooney and his Girlfriend, yes her name is Girlfriend. He always has a new girl with him. lol They are both made with Beau Chateau SU fabric.

Both Sold

Madonna this owl can sing and dance!! lol She is made with SU Flirtatious fabric.

Sold

Here is a close up of the wings, Its a lot of work but they are so cute this way.

Heidi Klum, Emma Watson and Scarlet Johannsen. Some really pretty girls made with Springtime Vintage and Beau Chateau.

All Sold

If you want anymore info or have a question please email me at shurleepumpkin@msn.com. If you want a different owl, or info on other owls please include the name of the fabric and your address.

I can ship cheaper in the state of Washington.

I can also mail to Canada just ask.

Please don't give these to babies or small childern. The eyes are screwed into the owl but, I really don't want to take the chance with small kids.

I love comments!!! please leave me some about the little owls!!

Thank you

Shirley

100% of this money is going to pay my way to the Stampin Up Convention this year!! Thanks again for helping me make it!!! It has been 6 years since I have been.

Dinoroar Kids Birthday Card for Paper Players Watercolor Challenge

Hi Blogging Friends!!

I stayed up tonight to take a look at the Retired list that went up 11:00pm my time. Wow that is one long list of things I love but, this Dinoroar stamp set was not on the list. Yeah! I am kind of happy to see some of the stamp sets go because, the new stuff is going to be "FABULOUS"!!! (in a high pitched singing voice)

I sat down and drew out this sketch just for this card. The color combo of Pool Party and Soft Suede is perfect for the Dino, I just love his tummy the Pool Party color. I used the ink pads and an aqua painter for my watercoloring. The stamp set comes with a really nice grass stamp, it looks hand painted that is what I love about it. I had to use some glimmer paper because, kids love it!.

This is week three of my Guest Designer spot, only two more left. (insert sad face) I have been having a really great time joining the gals. Jaydee is our Hostess this week, thanks girl for this challenging challenge!!  

I can't say it enough, "go to your craft room or your crafty space and make a card to join us!!"

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I used a 1 1/4 circle punch to put the glimmer paper inside the button with an antique brad.

I knew I wanted to spell out the word "Dino" with my Scrabble tiles when I bought them. I was trying to think of short words that would be great for cards.

Just in case you did not see the first time, this is 3 boxes of Scrabble tiles that I found at a junk store. I think I paid around $10.00 or less for all three games.

Stamp Sets:

Dinoroar 7pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Soft Suede, Pool party, Vanilla

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, Aqua Painter, 1/4 circle punch, Spice Cake button, Silver glimmer paper, Antique brad,

Designer Series Paper:

Spice Cake

Big Shot:

Perfect Pennants Bigz die

Just clink the links to check out the Design Teams Blogs!!

The Paper Players Design Team

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile
Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Lesley Croghan

Nance Leedy
Jenn Picard
Heidi Boos
Shirley Pumpkin (GD) Thats me :)

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Cupcake Challenge at A La Card Monkey

Hi Everybody!!

It's a Beautiful day today, it started with a Sunrise that made the Olympic Mountains look pink (pictures below). I used the cupcake punch and the DSP flirtatious for the fun card.

I cut out one of the dollies out of the DSP and used it behind the main image.

It's all about Cupcakes this week!!!. I can't even believe how popular Cupcakes are, with shows like "Cupcake Wars" taking over the food channel. Plus all the Cupcake shops, and I did a craft show and the girl with the Cupcakes was the busiest person there.  

I punched out the cupcake bottom twice and used a dimensional between the two to give it a more 3D look.

Close up of the Olympics from my home, I took this picture today.

Here is the full view

Stamp Sets:

Crazy for Cupcakes 6pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

White, Pretty in Pink, Wisteria Wonder, Melon Mambo

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, Sm Oval punch, Sm Scallop oval punch, 5/8 White Satin ribbon, 2.25 Circle punch, Cupcake builder punch, Scallop Trim border punch

Designer Series Paper:

Flirtatious 2011-2012 Catalog

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Grand Soire'e Card for Paper Players Colour Challenge

Hi Blogging Friends!!

This week at Paper Players we have a beautiful Color Challenge by Leanne. I have to say that I have not used Certainly Celery in years. So it was good to dust it off and put it to use.

I love this stamp set, it looks really good in these colors.

Click on the link to go to "The Paper Players" blog. The Design Team cards are fabulous the week. Then dust off some of that paper and inks you have not been using and make a card.

This picture show how Bright and Shinny the bling is.

Stamp sets:

Grand Soiree 4pc set Fall-Winter Catalog 2008

Ink and Paper Colors:

Not Quite Navy, Pool Party, Certainly Celery, White

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, 1/8 inch White ribbon, Seam binding Pool party ribbon, Rhinestones, Bling jewels by Jolee's

Designer Series Paper:

In Color Paper pack

Big Shot:

Tim Holtz embossing folder

The Paper Players Design Team

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile
Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Lesley Croghan

Nance Leedy
Jenn Picard
Heidi Boos
Shirley Pumpkin (GD) Thats me :)

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Pattern of Friendship Card for Mojo Monday

I have had this set that belongs to my Friend Deanna for a long time, so I was thinking maybe I should use it. lol

This is some really fabulous paper, I was sad that it was only in the Mini last  year. I hope that Stampin' Up comes out with some new sewing stamp sets and accessories. We only have to wait about 45 days to find out!!!

I loved the sketch this week at Mojo Monday so I just had to do the challenge. Clink Here to see the DT's cards and almost 200 entries.

I used the three flower punch and bird punch for the flower.

I wanted to make more then one because I could not decide on the paper. lol

Stamp Sets:

Pattern of Friendship 4pc set 2006 Summer Mini Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Tangerine tango, Chocolate chip, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Tempting turquoise, White.

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, Watercolor crayons same as inks, Pom pom trim Melon mambo, and Daffodil delight, Sweet stitches fabric brads, Bird builder punch, 3 flower punch.

Designer Series Paper:

Sweet Stitches-Occasion mini 2011

Big Shot:

Polka dot embossing folder, 3 1/2 circle.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley Pumpkin

I will have my fabric Owls up tonight, in a new post.

Zoofari Card for A La Card Monkey Animal Challenge #103

Hi Blogging Friends!!

I took out my Oldie but Goodie stamp set "Zoofari". It has been around a few years but, I still love it! I have been sewing all day and made a few Owls with the Twitterpated fabric, that might be why I went right to this paper tonight.

I am going to really miss the Blushing Bride paper! (it's retiring on May 31st)

Hey look at those cute horses!  I have been finding some of the cutest animal pic's on Pinterest. In fact I have been spending way to much time on that site! If you would like to follow me on Pinterest just click the link at the top of my blog. It is so much fun!

I added dazzling diamonds glitter to the toe nails to give the girls some Bling!

 

Stamp sets:

Zoofari 6pc set 2008 Catalog

Birthday Hugs and Wishes

Ink and Paper Colors:

Island Indigo, Basic Gray, White, Blushing Bride

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, Blushing bride ribbon stitched poly, Dazzling diamonds gitter, Lg oval punch, White bakers twine,Candy cane button

Big Shot:

3 Ovals Die, Tiny bubbles embossing folder from Cuttlebug

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Tomorrow I will have some new Owls to show you all, then on Sunday I will have a new post for "The Paper Players" I am the Guest Designer for April!!! "Happy Dance".