Just a Reminder for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604

 Hello Friends!!!

Today I am popping in with a card to remind you that there is still time to play with this round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #604 is a THEME CHALLENGE-COOL CATS.

Once again, I only used the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604 badge as my inspirations. I chose not to use the pink and purple.

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I used an MFT Stamps once again for my cats. I used stamps and stencils for the background behind the cats.

The blue strips were created using a stencil. I decided to stitch on both sides of the white panel. Are they even? No but that was on purpose!!!

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is a New Challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge

 Hello Friends!!!

Today I am popping in with a card for the NEW round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #604 is a THEME challenge-COOL CATS. 

I used the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604 badge below as my inspiration. However, it was only for the cat theme.

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I dug deep for this card as I used very OLD supplies. The stamps are from MFT Stamps. I have had these for YEARS and have NEVER inked them up.

The white panel that my cat and dog is on is an old Project Life rectangle that I had bought when I was scrapbooking. I used Twisted Citron Distress Ink to blend, stencil and stamp the background.

The octagon frame is a retired die from MFT Stamps and the pattern paper is from my stash. I had SO MUCH FUN making this card!!!

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

A New Challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #590

Hey Friends!! 

Just popping in with a card for the new challenge over at the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #590. This round is a THEME challenge-TROPICAL. 

I started off this card by stamping flowers from a free stamp that I  received from Paper Trey Ink in 2013. I am trying to use things in my stash and this set was PERFECT for this challenge!!

Below is the badge for this CIC590:

I used tons of different ink cubes for stamping each of the flowers/leaves. These colors are "tropical" to me. 

I then used a leaf die cut from my stash layered under a Stampin Up! Sentiment from an old Sale-A-Bration set, Whimsical Words.

Do you want to join us for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #590? Hop on over to the BLOG for information on the challenge.

That is all from me today. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is Still Time to Play at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #581

Hi Friends!!!

Just popping in to remind you that there is still time to play with us at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #581. It is a color challenge this week. It is to use Coffee, Denim Blue and Cream. 

We have a sponsor this week. I used Newton's Nook Designs Chrysanthemum Stamps and Dies on my card. 

I had a lot of fun creating this card. I stamped the Chrysanthemum on white cardstock and colored it in with Copic Markers. I then die cut it and adhered it to a piece of cream cardstock. Below is the badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #581.

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I then tucked some leaves that I die cut from the Newton's Nook Designs Autumn Leaves behind the panel on the left.

I layered everything over a dark brown, A2 Card base.

I would love for you to join us for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #581. Hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog to see all the details. 

Well that is all from me today. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

A New Challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #581

 Hey friends!! 

There is a new challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! This round is a color challenge. Use Coffee, Denim Blue and Cream on a creation. 

We have a sponsor this round. I created this card using Newton's Nook Designs Harvest Haul Stamps and Dies. Hop on over to the shop to see their fabulous products. 

I didn't just use JUST the colors from the badge but added a few others. Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for #581. 

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I started off by stamping the truck on a piece of Neenah Solar White cardstock. I then used Copic Markers to color it in.

I then layered this panel over a piece of pattern paper from the Newton's Nook 6x6 Autumn Paper Pad and a cream, A2 card base.

Does this inspire you to play with us at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog this week? As long as you have the colors somewhere among these colors, please submit your card!!!

I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is Still Time to Play at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #575

 Hey Crafty Friends!!

Today I am popping in with a reminder that there is still time to play with this round of Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #575. It is a theme challenge-create a project with a RIBBON or a BOW!!

Below is the challenge badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #575.

We have a sponsor for this challenge. I created my card with a Build a Garden: Grand Carnations Stamp/Stencil Set generously donated to us by our sponsor-Altenew!!!

I have never used one of these Build a Garden Sets before this challenge. One thing I loved about it is it not only contained stencils to use with the outline stamps but a stencil for the background. I used the background stencil from the collection on my card with gray ink.

I used the stamps and stencils for both flower images in the Build a Garden: Grand Carnations Stamp/Stencil Set. I used Memento Tuxedo Black Ink to stamp the outline of both the flowers and the leaves.

For the purple flower, I used the Enchanted Garden and the Green Valley Mini Ink Cubes with the coordinating stencil. For my yellow flower, I used the Pocketful of Sunshine Mini Ink Cubes for the flower and the Green Valley Mini Ink Cubes for the stems.

I added a yellow twine bow over the stems and the sentiment was stamped using the same stamp set and die cut using a circle die.

For specific details on this round of the challenge and to see other cards by the Design Team, hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Blog. 

Altenew is sponsoring a random prize and I have an Altenew Stamp Wheel that I am giving away (US Players only-I cannot afford the shipping for international.) I bought two by mistake so one lucky, random US entry can win the wheel. For details, please see the blog post at Cupcake Inspirations Blog. 

That is all from me today. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS Monday!!!

Nora

A NEW Cupcake Inspirations Challenge-Challenge #575

Hey Crafty Friends!!

Today I am popping in with a card for our NEW Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #575. It is a theme challenge for the next two weeks-create a project with a RIBBON or a BOW!!

Below is the badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #575. 

We have a sponsor for this challenge. I created my card with a Build a Garden: Grand Carnations Stamp/Stencil Set generously donated to us by our sponsor-Altenew!!!

They are one of my FAVORITE companies!! I actually have a subscription to their Paint a Flower series. I get a stamp set every month for $15.99. (no affiliate link)

I stamped the outline in Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink and then stenciled the purple layers using the Grand Carnations Stencils and Altenew Enchanted Garden Mini Ink Cubes. I then used the Altenew Green Valley Mini Ink Cubes for the green layers. 

The shading at the top was done using the lightest two colors in theEnchanted Garden cube set-Wisteria and Hydrangea. I then used a dotted stamp from another company to create all the tiny splatters.

I stamped the sentiment from the Grand Carnations Set in Andromeda-the darkest purple in the Enchanted Garden cube set. I added some Glossy Accents over "friend," a die cut bow from my stash and random purple sequins. This card made me SO HAPPY!!!

For specific details on this round of the challenge and to see other cards by the Design Team, hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Blog. 

Altenew is sponsoring a random prize and I have an Altenew Stamp Wheel that I am giving away (US Players only-I cannot afford the shipping for international.) I bought two by mistake so one lucky, random US entry can win the wheel. For details, please see the blog post at Cupcake Inspirations Blog. 

That is all from me today. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS Monday!!!

Nora

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #545 Reminder!!!

Hello my friends!! 

I am popping in today with a reminder that there is still time to play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #545. 

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It is a theme week at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge. You are to create a card for GRADUATION. 

I usually create a new card for the second week of the challenge but I didn't this time. I am just posting again the card I created for last week. 

I hope to see you join us this week over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

I thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

A New Release for Kat Scrappiness!!!!

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Hello Friends!!!

It is a busy week this week. Exams start for the students and I am so happy for the school year to be OVER!!! It has been one of the toughest that I ever have remembered and I don't think it will be getting any better.

Today I am popping with a couple cards I created for a NEW RELEASE over at the Kat Scrappiness Shop. It is a stamp, die and paper set to raise money for Ukraine. It is called #UkraineStrong. 

All profits from this set until July 1, 2022 (or while supplies last) will be donated to the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund. With all that has been going on in our own country, there is still a need for relief to the Ukrainian people. 

I created a couple of cards for this release that were on the Kat Scrappiness Blog yesterday. 

I used the new paper and stamps, along with the Kat Scrappiness Heart Donut Builder Dies and Midnight Sky Pearls to create my card. 

I wanted to show case how pretty the papers are on this card and could be used for a ton of other kinds of cards. I already know that I will be using it for some masculine birthday cards in the future.

My second card I used the paper and stamps again but with the Kat Scrappiness Stitched Scallop Nesting Tags Dies and White Diamond Sequin Mix.

I stamped the sentiment and the sunflower in blue using the stamp set, and made the polka dots on the back of my card using the center of the sunflower. 

The tag was cut from the #UkraineStrong paper pad. This card is actually my favorite from the three I created for this release!!!

I have a BONUS CARD over on Instagram today using these products too. There is a hop going on with a  with a random prize being given. Hop on over to Instagram and click on the badge. All the details for the hop are in the post!!! 

I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. I hope that you will support this cause. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #540 Week 2

Hello my friends!! It is week #2 for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #540. Here is the second card that I created for this challenge.

Make a project using the colors Iced Mint, Blush, Buttercup.

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I used Simon Says Stamps Mix and Match Circle stamp set for this card. 

The inks were a mixture of a bunch from my stash-all different companies and many are no longer for sale.

The sentiment is Art Deco Birthday Greetings from Poppy Stamps.

That is all from me today. I hope that you join us over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge this week. I cannot wait to see what you create!!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!!

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #539

Happy Monday everyone!! It is time for a NEW Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! The next two weeks is a theme challenge-PETS. Below is a simple card I created for this theme.

Below is the badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #539.

We have a fabulous sponsor for the two week challenge-NEWTON's NOOK. They are giving away a $25 prize to Newton's Nook Designs Shop to a random winner.

I did not have any Newton's Nook stamps so I used some pet stamps from Mama Elephant. 

This little panel has been around in my stash for a while now and I am so happy to be using it on a card. I layered the stamped square over some scrap pattern paper. 

I hope you join us this week with a fun creation. Hop on over to Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog to play. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!