In Full Bloom Birthday

I made this card for my sister-in-law who turned 50 in June.  I don't think she is thrilled about turning 50 so I've avoided using the number on the card.  These colours make me think of her so I"m hoping she enjoys it.  I received my inspiration from Anna's card.  My Cricut and Sure Cuts A Lot software was useful for creating the circles, scalloped circle and tag.
Thanks for looking,
Kim

Card Stock - PTI - Stamper's Select White, SU - Basic Black, Whisper White, Garden Green, More Mustard
Ink - StazOn Jet Black, SU - Markers - Ruby Red, Garden Green
SU Stamps - In Full Bloom, So Happy for You
Accessories - Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, black and white gingham ribbon, Garden Green brads from Pink Hedgehog Crafts, Corner Ticket Punch, Cricut, Sure Cuts A Lot software

Leslie

In Full Bloom Birthday

This card is an almost complete CASE of Heather's card.  I love the autumn colours of this card and its simplicity. 

Thanks for looking,
Kim

Card Stock - PTI Stamper's Select White, SU - Really Rust, Crushed Curry
Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black
SU Stamps - In Full Bloom, Short & Sweet
Accessories - SU Markers - Garden Green, Really Rust, More Mustard, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black

Reverse Nesties

I used Gina K's Reverse Nesties idea for this card, but instead of using Nesties, I used my Cricut and Sure Cuts A Lot software. I don't have a Bow Easy, but I used the idea of it as demonstrated by Gina in the video, but instead of the tool, I used my fingers. I like how my bow turned out!

Thanks for looking,

Kim

SU Card Stock - Pumpkin Pie,
Watercolour Paper
SU Designer Paper - Garden Green

Ink - Staz-On

SU Stamps - In Full Bloom

Accessories - SU Markers - Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Garden Green; Aqua Painter; Cricut and SCAL software, yellow ribbon from my stash, Stampin' Dimensionals

Two Challenges in One Card!

I have really enjoyed the few challenges I have participated in, so today I set out to combine the colour challenge and the sketch challenge from Splitcoast Stampers for this week. The colours for colour challenge 207 are pumpkin pie, summer sun and kiwi kiss (or old olive). The sketch for challenge 217 is to the left. I must say it was quite the challenge for me to try and incorporate both into my card, but after a great deal of time (and deliberation), here's what I came up with:

I'm not sure how I feel about this card. I was thinking of using it for my sister-in-law's birthday in March, but I couldn't figure out how to put sentiment on it. I feel that it is a little too plain, but I don't have ribbon in any of those colours, so I didn't know what else I could add... suggestions are ALWAYS welcome! The colours for my picture are off because the brads really do match the summer sun paper. Oh well!

Here's what I did on the inside:

Edited to Add: Now that I have looked at this card for a bit, I decided to add a sentiment. What do you think? I think if I was to try this card again, I would have used four brads (two on each side) on the pumpkin pie instead of in the corner.

Thanks for looking,
Kim

SU Card Stock - Kiwi Kiss Textured; Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Velum, Whisper White
SU Designer Paper - Kiwi Kiss
Ink - StazOn Black , VersaFine Black Onyx
Stamps - In Full Bloom by Staming Up, Mixed Messages by Papertrey Ink
Accessories - 1" Punch, Summer Sun Brads from Pink Hedgehog Paper Crafts. Stamp-A-Ma-Jig; Paper Piercer, Mat Pack. SU Markers in Summer Sun and Old Olive

Measurements
Base - 4 1/4" by 5 1/2
Summer Sun - 3 3/4" by 5
Kiwi Kiss - 3 3/8" by 5 3/8
Velum - 4 1/4" by 1 3/4
Pumpkin Pie - 4 1/4" by 1 3/8
Whisper White Circle - 3/4
Pumpkin Pie Circle 7/8" using my Cricut and the trial version of Cricut Design Studio

In Full Autumn Bloom

One of my SU demos, Jennifer made a special trip into my town to deliver my order of Spots so I thought I should use them and make her a thank you card. Now, I know that I'm always inspired by some card I've seen somewhere, but I can't remember where I got the idea for this one. (That's what I get for not writing my blog entry on the day I made the card!) If I come across it again, I'll add it to this post.

After I photographed the front of the card, I decided to do a little more on the inside... not something I usually do, but something I think adds an extra something to the card. I got the idea from Denise's blog.

Thanks for looking,
Kim

SU Card Stock - Tangerine Tango Texture C/S, Whisper White, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
SU Designer Paper - Tangerine Tango Designer Paper

SU Ink - Basic Black, Old Olive, Really Rust, More Mustard, Summer Sun
SU Stamps - Warmest Regards, In Full Bloom
Accessories - Chocolate Chip 1/4" SU Ribbon; Blender Pen; Stampin' Dimensionals; Crop-O-Dile, Fiskar Wave Scissors; Cricut and Cricut Design Studio for 4" Scalloped Circle, 3 1/4" Chocolate Chip Circle, 3" Whisper White Circle; Stamp-a-ma-jig