LOVE YOU SIP Challenge #183

January 25, 2019

Today I am playing along with the Stamp, Ink Paper Challenge!  My goal this year is to get back to playing along with more challenges.  So, here we go!

 I thought my alcohol ink background looked like the inspiration photo!  I love playing with alcohol inks and no two backgrounds are ever the same.  I used Yupo paper with the  alcohol inks to create this background.  I added some gold foil for shimmer and shine. 

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The LOVE YOU die is from My Favorite Things. I cut the main panel with the die then cut it again on gold shimmer paper.  I filled in the negative space with the gold letters!

 

There was a little strip of the main panel left over so, I used it on the inside.  I stamped a sentiment from MFT Lovable Clear Stamps  in Versa Fine ink and heat embossed it with gold embossing powder.  I lined the envelope with pink and white polka dots.  This was a simple card to create and I LOVE how it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

HUGS!

Claire

 

LoveYou! You Are One of a Kind-- Stamp Ink Paper Challenge #134

January 27, 2018

I loved the color combo at the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge.  I just received a few new items and these colors were perfect for using them.  

My card is created on a white card base.  I used a scalloped die from MFT and Berry Blast card stock for the first layer.  I love this color!  I just received the Marbled Background stamp.  I used Berry Blast, Pink and Coral inks to create this panel.  I added a piece of vellum over the top of the marbled panel to tone it down a little.  The Love You is created using the new Love You MFT dies.  I cut  out the letters three times with white paper and once with Berry Blast.  I few coral, pink and berry heart are added for fun.  The sentiment is stamped in Versa fine ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  

                Thanks for stopping by my blog!  

HUGS!

Claire

You Are One of a Kind--Stamp Ink Paper Challenge #133

January 20, 2018

I loved the sketch at the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge
this week!  

I love old typewriters and I found this paper in my Valentine stash.  I thought it paired up perfectly with this typewriter.  This card came together quickly and I will definitely use this sketch again!  THANKS SIP team! 

Thanks for stopping by today!  Hope you have a great weekend!

HUGS!

Claire

Quill You Be My Valentine? PP375 and Stamp Ink Paper #131

January 7, 2018

We are back from our holiday break and ready for  our first challenge of 2018 at The Paper Players!  We are so excited for you to join us!

The sensational Sandy is our hostess this week and she has a fun theme challenge for all of us.  It won't be long until Valentine's Day, so it is a great opportunity to get started on your stash.

I own a LOT of stamps, but this was my only stamp set with a "Punny" sentiment.  I was excited to find it in my stash.  This little angel made me smile!  

I am also entering my card in the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge.  They are all about "embossing" this week and that is my favorite thing to do on a card.  

I added a picture of the wobble spring on the back of my angel.  I thought this made the card even more fun.  I bet one of my grands will pull him right off this card!  LOL!  

Need some inspiration?  Visit the blogs of all the members of our DT!  You won't be disappointed!  This week we're welcoming a brand-new Guest Designer, Elizabeth and welcoming back Annie and Jan.  We're delighted to have all of them with us!

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater (me)

Jaydee

Joanne James

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Sandy Mathis

Annie Abrahamson

Elizabeth Stewart 

Jan Clothier

Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.

1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
4. Have fun!!

All stamping products are welcome.  Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!

Supplies Used:

Paper:  Real Red, Pink, Light Gray and White card stock

Stamps:  Paper Smooches -Love Struck

Dies: SugarPea Designs-Stitched Circle Dies, MFT Mini Scalloped Dies, Heart Die

Ink: Black Memento

Embossing Folder:  Hearts

Accessories: Copic Markers, Wink of Stella, Wobble Springs, White Gel Pen

I have been featuring some of my favorite holiday moments.  I shared a very special evening with my dear friend, Leah.  We celebrated her "50th" birthday by attending the Jennifer Nettles concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.  We had a fabulous dinner and the concert was AMAZING!  I am a huge Jennifer Nettles fan. I love her voice and she is a Native Georgian.  

Have a fabulous week!

HUGS!

Claire

You're A Class Act!---Stamp Ink Paper Challenge #113 and PCC257.

August 23, 2017

I am playing along with the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge and Paper Craft Crew today!  I love making teacher cards and gifts.  I guess it is because I taught Elementary School for 27 years.  I still love "Back To School" supplies.  There is nothing better than the smell of a new box of crayons.  

 I know teachers never get thanked enough for all they do for our children.  I made some treats for my grandchildren to take to their teachers.  They have already been in school 3 weeks, and I don't know any teachers that don't like candy!  Hope they will enjoy these special treats. 

I ordered the treat tubes to hold the candy from Reverse Confetti.  The treat topper die from Reverse Confetti was used to cut the tube ends.  It was a great way to use up lots of paper and ribbon in my stash.  The tag is cut using the Thanks Tag Die from Reverse Confetti.  I stamped the apple using the All Apples stamp set and matching dies were used to cut out the apples, leaves and stem.  Wink of Stella was added to make the apples shiny.  I also added a black twine bow and clips the tag top.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Have a great day!  

HUGS!

Claire

You Are Better Than Summer Sunshine! FMS300 and SIP #111

August 12, 2017

Today I am playing along with the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge and the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge.  

   

I LOVE the beach and I am so excited that this is the 300th sketch for the Freshly Made Sketches Team.  That is an amazing accomplishment!  

My card is created on a white card base.  I found a beautiful piece of DSP of a gorgeous sunshine in my stash for the background.  I added Island Indigo card stock behind the beach ball and sunshine piece of DSP.  I added the yellow polka dot DSP behind the embossed Island Indigo rectangle.  The flip flops were stamped on the yellow polka dot paper and fussy cut using a Simon Says Stamp set.  Glossy Accents was added to the shoes and a little candy dot was added to the flip flops.  I used the sentiment from the same stamp set and sponged the edges with Island Indigo ink.  A few more candy dots were added for fun.  Baker's Twine was added with a bow for a little more pop.  

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!

Now, I am off to enjoy some summer sunshine in Atlanta, GA!  It has rained all week and I need a doze of Vitamin D!  

Have a great weekend!

HUGS!

Claire

Sending Hugs and Prayers-- ctd447 and SIP #103

June 17, 2017

I had some extra time in my tepee today so, I am playing along with the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge and the Color Throwdown challenge.  I was so excited to see this sketch and I just loved the color palette this week.  

Unfortunately, I found out that a dear family member is having serious surgery this week.  I wanted to send her a card so she would know I was praying for her.  

My card is created on a Night of Navy card base.  I used Lemon Lime Twist and Crumb Cake card stock for the next two panels  They were cut using the MFT Blueprints 20  dies.  The little girl image is from MFT Bed Rest stamp set. I colored her with Copic Markers and added lots of Wink of Stella for shine.  I used the matching dies to cut her out.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts prayers set.  I stamped it in black Memento ink.  I also cut the word "always" out four times in Lemon Lime Twist and once in Night of Navy for the top sentiment.  A few enamels dots were added for fun.  

So happy you stopped by my blog today!  

HUGS!

Claire

Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti-Stamp Ink Paper Challenge #87

February 25, 2017

Time for play along with the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge!  The theme is "KINDNESS"!  I love it! 

My card is created on a white card base.  I found this fun scrap in my pile for the background.  It looked like confetti to me.  I used the SU heart dies to create my shaker element.  I added a lot of colorful sequins inside.  The sentiment is stamped in Melon Mambo using the Hero Arts Acts of Kindness  stamp set.  The word thanks was cut out 3 times using a die.  Glossy Accents was added for shine. 

So happy you stopped by my blog today!  Hope this card made you want to do something kind today!   

HUGS!

Claire

Wishing You All The Joys of Spring! Sketch Saturday #451 Stamp Ink Paper #86

February 18, 2017

It's Saturday and time to play along with Sketch Saturday Challenge!  

Our sponsor this week is Crafty Sentiment Designs.  You can win 3 FREE digis is you are selected as our winner!  

I am also playing along with the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge.  I just love their Spring colors!  

My card was created using the Mia digi stamp set.  I added a bunny and umbrella from another set that I own.  I think she is ready for a "Dance in the Rain"!  

It is raining in Atlanta!  So my card is perfect for today!  
Have a great weekend!  Thanks for stopping by today! 

Hugs,

Claire

LOVE--Stamp Ink Paper Challenge #84 NBUS #10

February 5, 2017

I am rushing to get this posted before the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge closes!  I think I have one hour left to post.  YIKES!

I love a good Tic-Tac-Toe board and my lovely friend LeAnne is the hostess this week.  

I am also entering this card in the NBUS Challenge by the multi talented Darnell!  She is so funny and I just love to visit her blog!  By the way, NBUS means "Never Before Used Schtuff"!  

My friend,  Laurie Schmidt at Stamping Up North created a card that I loved.  I had to order the dies.  I CASed her card but recreated it to match the board.  I used the middle column. Red, Baker's Twine and a Circular Element on my card.  

This card reminded me of the 70's.  I love all the retro things from this time period.  I used a white card base.  I cut the rectangle and circle with stitched dies.  I found scraps in my Valentine box for the background and circle.  The Love die, the flowers and the hearts are from Cherry Lynn Designs.  I added an enamel dot and Baker's Twine to complete my card.

THANKS for stopping by.  I am off to watch the Super Bowl.  Sure hope the Atlanta Falcons win tonight!

HUGS!

Claire

When It Snows--Stamp Ink Paper #83

January 24, 2017

I don't have a lot of my "to do" list this week, so I have a little extra time to play in my tepee.  I saw the sketch at The Stamp Ink Paper Challenge and decided to play along.  I have a very dear friend that was just diagnosed with breast cancer.   :((  I wanted to make a card for her that was uplifting and seasonal.  She lives in MI and it is winter there!   I hope it brightens her day!

My card is created using the Simon Says Snow Much Thanks card kit.  I used a white card base.  I covered the front of the card with the Cornflower Blue card stock included in the kit.  Next, I stamped the snowflakes on the blue gray parchment paper using the white shimmer ink.  I heat embossed the snowflakes with white embossing powder.  I stamped a large snowflake on the parchment paper and trimmed it using a stitched circle die.  I mounted this on a circle cut with the same die in the cornflower card stock.  I loved this sentiment.  It was perfect for encouragement.  I did change the shape of the sentiment in the sketch and made it a lot wider and shorter to be able to use this sentiment.  The stamp set for the snowflakes and sentiment are from Simon Says Stamp Frozen Fractals.  A variety of snowflake sequins are included in the kit and added to the card for fun and shine.  

I hope you enjoyed my card today.  I appreciate you stopping by my blog!  Leave a comment, I love to hear from you!  

HUGS!

Claire

I Love You This Much--Stamp Ink Paper #82

January 17, 2017

Today I am playing along with the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge!  I had an idea the second I saw their theme.  I just love the natural elements on the cards!

My base card is white.  I used the Zig Zag Stitched Rectangle die from SugarPea Designs on a piece of woodgrain DSP in my stash.  I also found a piece of red woodgrain paper and used the Notched Heart Journal die from Sugar Pea Designs.  The fox is from Sugarpea Designs-Foxy Friend.  I colored him with Copic Markers and fussy cut him.  I added three of the barn wood hearts from the notched heart journal die on the tummy and the sentiment.  I created a black frame banner for the sentiment.  Wink of Stella was added to my Foxy friend for shine. 

So happy you stopped by my blog today!!

HUGS!

Claire

Three Cheers For the Birthday Girl--PP326-SSC144-Stamp Ink Paper #81

January 15, 2017

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players  and Sunday Stamps!

It isn't often that I can combined both challenges, but it worked this week! 


Our super talented Sandy is the hostess at The Paper Players  this week.  She has a great color combo for us!  I love black and white cards and adding a pop of color of your choice makes it even more fun!

 Sunday Stamps sketch is perfect for any type of card!  

Challenge Guidelines

• Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
• Please Link up a new project created for this challenge (no back links). 
• Enter as many times as you'd like.
• Please provide a link to us or use the graphic above in your post. 
• Have Fun!!!

The challenge will end on Friday Jan.27th @ 6pm EST. 

And can you believe Stamp Ink Paper Challenge has the same color challenge this week? 

Seize The Birthday Challenge has the theme  "Anything Goes", so my card is perfect for their challenge, too!  I have never linked a card to four challenges before!  WOW!

My card is created on a white card base.  I used the Avery Elle Wonky Stitches to cut the black background.  The white stitched squares were cut using the Simon Says Stamp Stitched Wafer Squares.  I found a scrap of red and white polka dot paper and used the MFT Pinking Edge Square to cut the pieces behind the pandas.  The Clearly Besotted Cheering For You stamp set and  dies was used to create the cheerleaders.  Copic Markers were used to color them.  I added Wink of Stella for shine.  The sentiment was stamped with Versa Fine ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  

Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspirations from our design team and I hope that you will play along with our challenge this week.

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Joanne James

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Sandy Mathis 

Crystal Komara

Valentine Komisarenko

Deanne K.

Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.

1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
4. Have fun!

All stamping products are welcome! Thank you for joining the Paper Players this week. 

You can see what the rest of the DT created for inspiration by clicking on their names below. I hope you will check out their blogs and then come and play along with us.

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater
Heidi Baks

Leena Girsa

Lisa Johansen

Monika Reeck

Teresa Kline

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a WONDERFUL week!

HUGS!

Claire