Hope You Can Cling To challenge #1

I'm participating in the Splitcoaststampers 2013 Hope You Can Cling To challenge. This is my second year doing this. This is a daily card making challenge with ties back to breast cancer awareness.  All cards are donated. On October 1st, 3 challenges kicked off the event.

HYCCT1301A - Inner Strength

This challenge was to create a card with inner strength - meaning that a dimensional image on the inside of your card can be seen through an opening in the front of your card.

Dimensional ideas include:
-Popping an image or element up on a dimensional
-Stamping an image on the inside of the card with heat embossing for dimension
-Adding a rhinestone or glitter to the inside image

I used my Stampin' Up stamps and cardstock to complete this challenge.  I used the Floral Frames framelit die, Daydream Medallion stamp, Sassy Salutations stamp and tempting torquise cardstock.  I used white gel pen to add faux stitching around the punch and the card.  My dimension was to add glitter and a rhinestone to the inside image.

 

 

 

HYCCT1301B - Courage and Strength

This challenge was to create a card that shares courage and strength with either the color red or orange or a mixture of both.

I've been wanting to use the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set from SU that I purchased recently.  I really love that stamp set and think it will be very versatile.   I also used a stamp set from The Stamps of Life {monogram2build} and the Labels 5 die.   Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobler, Basic Gray, and Night of Navy.  Cardstock:  SU Pumpkin Pie, SU Night of Navy, and white.

HYCCT1301C - Flat is Fabulous

This challenge was to create a card Clean and Simple card.  One or two layers ... no bulky layers or embellishments.  Keep it flat. 

I used the Mosiac Madness stamp set, Mosiac Punch and the Perfectly Penned stamp set for the sentiment.   Ink:  Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, and Summer Sun marker to color in mosiac. 

 

 

Hope You Can Cling To challenge #10

HYCCT1110 - Bosom Buddies

The challenge was to focus on friendship and this dreaded disease that unfortunately strikes way too many! Make a card that incorporates pink and ribbon, with a friendship theme!

The challenge also mentioned the idea that you should have a good friend who is your reminder'er.... someone who makes sure you get your mammogram done, and you remind her, too! Someone who reminds you to do your monthly checks, and vice versa.

This reminded me of our local television station who promotes a "buddy check" on the 25th of the month.  This inspired me to create a card with a calendar with a date circled for your friend as a reminder... a day to remember.

The stamps are from The Stamps of Life {calendar2build} and {flower2doodle}.  Cardstock is from SU, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink.  Ink is from SU, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose.  Sytlized Flowers embossing folder was used for the background.

Hope You Can Cling To challenge #8

HYCCT1108 - Hang in There!

This challenge was to create a card or 3-D project with a hanging image (i.e., ornament, stocking, etc.) or a hanging element (i.e., charm). Pink isn't mandatory, but extra points if you use it!

I, of course, remembered my Stamps of Life {banners4all} stamp set.  I had an idea of what I wanted to do, but went to the SOL gallery, which is where I got my inspiration.

For this card, I used the stamp set mentioned above, SU border punch, SU Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Whisper White cardstock, and SU pink pirouette, regal rose ink.

Hope You Can Cling To challenge #6

HYCCT1106 - Looking In On You

The next challenge was to create a window card.  Pink on the window card would be a great touch.  This one is all about "looking in" on our sisters.

I was looking around on Splitcoaststampers for inspiration.  I came across the double embossing card.  While I didn't double emboss, I did use the same nestie to create my window.

Front of card:

I cut the paper same size as the front of the card.  I used Label 13 nestie to cut the window out of the front of the card. 

Inside of the card:
Using the paper from the front, I added it to the inside of the card.  I stamped the flowers and vase and also sponged around the white cardstock.  I used SU Photo Corner punch for the inside of the card.

Hope You Can Cling To challenge #3

Here is my entry for HYCCT challenge - Real Men Wear Pink )HYCCT1103.  The challenge was to create a masculine card with PINK somewhere on it.  First thing that came to mind was how to create a hole on the golf course.  I created a pink flag on the hole.   It is a very simple card.  I used SU paper Whisper White, Regal Rose, and Crumb Cake for the base.  I used a triangle punch to cut out the flag.  I used The Stamps of Life {banners4all} for the sentiment on the flag and the flag pole.  I used The Stamps of Life {kites2fly} for the cloud and bird.  I used my Cricut to cut out the green and a punch to cut out the black hole on the green.

Hope You Can Cling To challenge #2

HYCCT1102 challenge was to get inspiration from a cute, fun silly picture shaped of a woman's torso and cupcakes for the breasts.   This made me think of a card a friend of mine made.  I didn't have the same stamp set, but knew that was my inspiration as well.

I used hawaiian girl's top on Paper Doll Dress Up and cut it out of SU DSP.  I also used the Labels Nestie for the sentiment.  I used a SU Real Red marker for the faux stitching and sentiment.  Paper is SU Pretty in Pink and Very Vanilla.  The stamp is from The Stamps of Life {thanks4oneyear}.

Hope You Can Cling To challenge #1

I participated in the Splitcoaststampers 2011 Hope You Can Cling To challenge.  This is a daily card making challenge.  On October 1st, 3 challenges kicked off the event.

HYCCT1101A - Pink Cirtters.  The challenge was to create a card with pink critters.  I had purchased the "moreowls2love" stamp set from The Stamps of Life.  It was perfect for this challenge.

I used the D'vine Swirl embossing folder, moreowls2love for the owls and the sentiment.  The sentiment is stamped on SU Whisper White card stock and punched with the SU Decorative label punch.

HYCCT1101B - Bling the Cling.  For this challenge, we were to create a card with rhinestone bling.  I had created a similar card (without bling) at a SU workshop.   This card is made with SU Easter Blossom stamp set, SU paper - Basic Gray, River Rock, Pink Pirouette.  The sentiment is stamped and punched with the SU Decorative label. 

The last challenge of the day was HYCCT1101C - Encircled with Love.  This challenge was to make a circle card.  I used my SCAL and cricut to create the base of the card.  I welded 2 circles together.  For the pink scalloped circle, I used SCAL.  I used The Stamps of Life stampsets.  For the flower, I used {Thanks2You} and the for sentiment, I used {getwell2You}.  Paper used is SU Pink Pirouette and Whisper White.  I sponged pink pirouette ink around the edges of the circle.  I also used a masking technique so the stems would not cross through the sentiment.

Hope you enjoy!  Thanks for stopping by to take a look.

Disney Pixar Link Up Party

The Disney Pixar Blog Hop ladies are having the first ever LINK UP PARTY!  Woo hoo!
 

Whether you have scrapbook layouts, cards or other Disney themed projects, find your favorite, or 2 or 3!.  Just post your project and link it up to the appropriate site listed below by October 3, 2011.  Post as many as you would like and link back to this post to tell others about the LINK UP PARTY !!

Scrapbook Layouts … Link up HERE at Crafty Chics Blog
Cards … Link Up HERE at Disney Dreamer Designs
All other projects … Link Up HERE at Love to Crop

So here goes…this is my first post.  I’ve been waiting for…well, not sure what for.  But this is as good of time as any to start.

I was invited to my friends granddaugther's first birthday party.  I also helped by making table decorations and a banner for the pink zebra print Minnie theme.   Those pictures are stored on our computer that crashed and is having computer surgery right now :(    I did however have a picture of the card I made for the gift.

I used the Mickey & Friends cart for Minnie. The "happy birthday" stamp is from The Stamps of Life {birthday4Cookie set}. My inspiration for the Triangle Fold Card came from Splitcoaststampers.

Enjoy and thanks for checking out my first post :)