MOJO312- Mojo Monday a week later

I do most of my stamping on weekends which is why I am just getting around to posting this card which is based on September 23's sketch.  In the sketch, the stamped object on the narrow strip of paper was supposed to be on a circle.  Now I have a confession to make.  It was on a circle but when I punched it out, there was a small portion that did not get punched out.  I kept trying to trim it to retain the circular shape but to no avail.  It was at that point I gave up, traced around the leaf with Sahara Sand and cut it out.  Such is life!  I liked the sentiment better on the narrow strip so that is where it was stamped.  These challenges are just that- a challenge or starting point.  The rules are not cast in stone and there is something that can be said about one's own creativity!

Supplies:
Stamp Sets- Autumn Splendor, Sincere Salutations (both retired)
Paper- Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip, Watercolor Paper, Sweater Weather DSP
Ink- Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede
Accessories- Blender Pen
Technique- Marker Layering (see SplitcoastStampers 09/11/2013)

Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit-New!

Wow!  What a great idea.   Stampin' Up! has done it again with a complete card making kit.  There are enough supplies and materials to create 20 cards for just about any occasion.  Perfect for the new stamper or someone who needs a card in a hurry.  Certainly faster than running out and getting a card and cheaper too- about $1.50 per card.  Now that is a bargain.  I think it would make a lovely gift.

A Fall Card Using the Marker Layering Techniques

I usually do not completely CASE (Copy and Share Everything) someone else's card but this card was so spectacular- the design, colors, everything, I had to make it.  The original card was by Missy Shipman from Syracuse, NY. 
It is another Framelit Card that has been extended.  For the leaf, I used the Marker Layer technique featured in the September 11, 2013 Splitcoaststampers Weekly Inkling.  I substituted the stamp set, sentiment and button.  It was fun to make and I am pleased with the final product.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets- Autumn Splendor (retired), Gifts of Kindness
Paper- Crushed Curry, Watercolor Paper, Sweater Weather DSP
Ink- Stazon Black
Accessories- Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango, and Cajun Craze markers, Blender Pen

Another New Photopolymer Set- one for Halloween!

How fun is this?  Think of the fabulous Halloween cards you could make with this new stamp set.  I ordered my today.  It is only $13.95 and is # 134622.

Trick or Treat

Halloween is my favorite holiday.  It is just fun!  I love the color combinations, decorations, costumes, and of course candy!!!!!!  At school I decorate up big time.  I have animated bats, spiders, and a broom.  We do a Halloween count down.  You get the idea.  I go overboard!  At home I decorate the mantle in my stamping room.  Unfortunately I do not get many trick or treaters- under ten.  Oh well, I still have fun.  This is another Framelet card- the oval.  I did extend the right hand side.  It is easy to do.  Before you put this through the Big Shot, pick up the right side of your paper and feed it over and on top of the right hand side of the framelit so it does not get cut.  When you run it through the Big Shot it will add a crease line which makes folding it in much easier.   I have also found that if you are careful, you can use half a sheet of paper- 5-1/2" by 8-1/2".

Supplies:
Stamp Sets- Halloween Bash and Tags 4 You
Paper- Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, WW, Witches' Brew DSP
Ink- Stazon Black, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red (on the spiders' backs)
Accessories- Thinlits Oval Card, Stampin' Dimensionals

Freshly Made Sketches 104

For inspiration, I turned to Freshly Made Sketches this weekend.  As soon as I saw the sketch, I knew I wanted to use Halloween Bash and Witches Brew DSP.  Here is the sketch:

and this is my card.
Supplies:
Stamp Set- Halloween Bash
Paper- Basic Black, WW, Pumpkin Pie, Witches' Brew DSP
Ink- Stazon Black, Pumpkin Pie

New Photopolymer Stamps Sets are now available!

Here are two of the latest Photopolymer Stamps Sets by Stampin' Up!  These would be perfect to use when scrapbooking family vacations.  Each stamp set is only $13.95.  The possibilities are endless.

Thoughts and Prayers

Unfortunately one of my colleagues just lost her father.  One thing I took comfort from when my own father died was the number of cards I received from friends and acquaintances.  They really made a difference.  I checked SplitcoastStampers for inspiration and found a card by Dawn Olchefske.  I added more butterflies, changed the sentiment, and for the background sponged an oval instead of using a clear block inked up. I hope she finds some peace during this difficult time.

Clena & Simple Part 2

I love layers and could not resist stepping the last card up a notch or two!  Same basic card but I used the Woodgrain Embossing Folder with Crumb Cake to add texture to the card.  I also layered both leaves with their corresponding card stock.

Added Supplies:
Paper- Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango
Accessories- Bigz Autumn Accents Die, Woodgrain Embossing Folder

Clean & Simple Stamping 258

This is Friday, September 13th's Clean& Simple Sketch.  I am finding that these weekly challenges are helping me get back my mojo and I am stamping more for me- not just preparing for a class or workshop (I still like doing these!).  I actually look forward to stamping time after dinner now and am not in my comfy chair reading.












And here is my Clean and Simple card!  I used the stamps from Wonderfall and DSP scraps left over from Friday's card.  The sentiment is from Gifts of Kindness.
I used Crush Curry and Tangerine Tango for each leaf and Chocolate Chip and Old Olive for the acorn.                                                                                          
Supplies:
Stamp Sets- Wonderfall, Gifts of Kindness
Paper- Very Vanilla, Sweater Weather DSP
Ink- Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango
Accessories- Old Olive and Chocolate Chip markers

My Clue for the LNS's Treasure Hunt

My clue for the LNS's Fall Treasure Hunt is  STAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS!!!!  My favorite tool/accessory.

LNS's Fall Treasure Hunt

Here’s how to play:
1. Go to the list below the treasure box entitled LNS Treasure Hunt-List of Participating Blogs.

2. Visit each of the blogs listed (it’s always nice to leave a comment!) -look for participating Treasure Hunt players – they will have the picture of the SU! box (to the left of this text) and they will list their clue.

3.  Make a note of what the clue is, and whose blog it is on.

4.  Once you’ve collected 50 clues, email them to ME at (*kvmnh@yahoo.com*)  listing each clue & where you found it.

5.  You have from Tuesday August 20th to Friday, October 25th 2013 to collect 50 clues and email them to me, to be entered into the contest. -Contest closes Friday Oct. 25th at midnight PST

LNS Treasure Hunt LIST OF PARTICIPATING BLOGS

Tammy Baldwin www.creativeapplescrampers.blogspot.com    Carolyn Bennett www.carolynstamps.com    Jody Brechbill www.jodybrechbillstampinqueen.com    Brenda Cook http://www.cardscraps.com    Carolee Crabb Care2stampwithcarolee.blogspot.com    Tina Davis http://www.tinadavisstamps.blogspot.com/    Beverly Farmer www.createwithbev.blogspot.com    Sherrill Graff http://yourhiredscrapbooksupplies.blogspot.com/        Penny Han   zak http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com    Lori Helvick createwithlori2.blogspot.com/    Diane Ison http://teachtostamp.blogspot.ca/    Suzanne Johnson www.gottastampwithsuzanne.com    Nancy Legate www.stampnnuggets.com    Carolyn Lindenmayer http://carolynscardcreations.blogspot.com.au/    Rhonda Macnally http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com    Serena Marsh www.reenybeanies.blogspot.ca    Robin Messenheimer http://robinscraftroom.com    Joni Metras www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com    Cynthia Millan http://www.StampWithCynthia.blogspot.com    Kimberley Morris http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com    Ruth Pearson http://pearsonifiedcrafting.blogspot.co.   /    Ginger Rabesa http://www.stampingginger.com    Brenda Riehle www.stampandscrapwithbrenda.blogspot.com    Linda Rodenberg www.prettyinky.blogspot.com    Heather Sewczak heatherscutecards.com/blog    Cynthia Simpson http://cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com/    Dee Slater http://createwithdee.typepad.com    Deborah Smart www.stampandcreate.net    B Jayne Stenstrom http://www.jaynestamps.com/    Tanya Stottlemire www.scramptastic.blogspot.com    Charlene Tackvic www.AlwaysStamping.com    Jackie Watson jackielwatson.blogspot.com

Vanessa	Terrell	www.stampwithvanessa.com
Amanda	Frankel	www.OurCraftyPlaydate.com
Lesley	Lendon	http://lellyjellys.blogspot.com/
Kris	Sobolik	www.maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com
Misty	Snell	http://snellmisty.wordpress.com
Rhonda	Price	www.stampbyrhonda.blogspot.com
Jaime	Barnett	http://kankiepopscards.blogspot.co.
Janet	Yates	www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com
Avery	Murphy	http://alongcamestamping.blogspot.ca
Jennifer	King	http://stampingcontact.com
Erika	Trowell	http://www.idigstamps.com/
Mary K.	Wessling	http://maryscraftroom.blogspot.com
Jean	Piersanti	http://beautyandthestamper.blogspot.com/
Karina	Chin	www.karinaskreation.com
Samantha	Joyce	www.crafty-sammy.blogspot.co.
Jennifer	Wren	http://txjennywren.blogspot.com/
San	Timchack	http://s   an-stampinsue.blogspot.com
Cindy	Mitchell-Clark	www.cindysstampingcorner.wordpress.com
Cindy	Fodor	www.stampthelove.blogspot.com
Amber	Meulenbelt	www.stampwithamber.com
Anastasia	Radloff	www.stampinblondie.blogspot.com
Robin	Boyer	www.robinscreativecorner.com
Amy	Hoffman	www.stampandscrapwithamy.blogspot.com
Louise	Radies	www.creationsbylouise.blogspot.com
Holly	Stene	http://hollyshobbs.blogspot.com/
Melissa	Banbury	www.porchswingcreations.com
Denise	Donald	http://www.craftdbear.com/
Laura	Leuenberger	http://stamplaura.blogspot.com/
Raissa	Spatola	http://www.raissastamps.com/
Denise	Willerton	http://chezmoicreations.blogspot.ca/
Sandy	Risi	http://thecrewquarters.blogspot.com
Rachel	Bateman	http://rachelscraft.blogspot.com/
Nicole	Mahler	www.creationsbynikki.blogspot.com
Cathy	Parlitsis	http://www.stampsandscrapbooks.com
Laurie	Reaume	www.stampwithlaur.blogspot.com
Jacqueline	Dover-Russell	http://sugarssmilinpapercrafts.blogspot.com
Susan	Timchack	http://susan-stampinsue.blogspot.com

Since some people started this August 20th, their clue might be in an earlier post.  You might have to do some searching.