Spring Has Sprung!

Hi Stampers! When I say "spring" I am not just talking flowers--it seems all the activities that sort of hibernated are now calling once again! And soon those activities will all have their final meeting or party or field trip. May can be a crazy time, but I hope to enjoy every minute.

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Today's card is for a friend who had a hip replacement. I grew up in a family that only went to the hospital to have babies and to die so I am still in awe of anyone who survives a surgery! I have, in my adult years, come to realize it is not that unusual. LOL

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The layout is from splitcoaststampers sketch challenge 224 and color challenge 214.

stamps: Eastern Blooms, Fun & Fast Notes (sentiment)

cardstock: whisper white, bordering blue, pirouette pink

ink: basic black, versa mark, bordering blue, pretty in pink

accessories: so saffron 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, silver brads

I hope that you have some time to stamp today. Get a lot of cards made up this month because May is......National Scrapbooking Month! I'll have to switch gears a little but one nice thing is many scrapbook layouts lend themselves to cards and vice versa.

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As always, if you need supplies you can order by clicking here and then choosing "shop now" in the upper right corner OR emailing me at tasha@thestampinglady.com.

Have a great day! Tasha

Two Card Tuesday

Hi stampers! This morning I looked at the color challenge over on scs and was disappointed that I didn't find anything. BUT, later there were two for today! The first was to use the colors tempting turquoise, pink passion, gable green, and lovely lilac. I really like all these colors but not necessarily together!! Here is what I came up with:

stamps: SU! all holidays, SU! sketch an event (retired)
paper: all SU! whisper white and challenge colors
ink: all SU! pink passion, lovely lilac, tempting turquoise
accessories/tools: SU! heart to heart punch



For the second challenge I needed to use creamy caramel, cameo coral, and old olive. I had an easier time with this combo.

Stamps: SU! fun and fast notes, bunch o' bugs (retired)

paper: SU! cameo coral, whisper white, old olive dsp

ink: creamy caramel, cameo coral, old olive

accessories/tools: dazzling diamonds glitter applied with glue pen, Big Shot with top note die, gold brads

I just used the colored markers to ink the stamps. Also, the sentiment has a picture with it that I just omitted coloring. This card will be going out tomorrow for our pastor who is having surgery later this week.

Thanks for stopping in today! I hope you picked up a little inspiration.

Till next time, Tasha

Only A Week Behind!

Since I was wanting to make a card for a friend who is having surgery, I hopped on SCS to find today's color challenge. Well, I made a card (that I think looks pretty good) and was getting ready to post it when my phone rang. While talking with my neighbor/friend/upline she let me know that I had clicked on last week's colors!! Not that it matters, it's just that I was feeling kinda proud of getting it done right away. ;)
Here's my card for the cc188:
Colors: pink pirouette, basic black, and whisper white. The flower stamps are from Eastern Blooms and the words from Fun and Fast Notes. Accessories I used are felt flowers (I died the teal one black), pink ice brad, gingham ribbon, scallop edge punch, irridescent ice embossing powder, piercing tool with mat pack. As usual all images/supplies are from Stampin' Up!
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As for the non-stamping part of my life. Tonight is the last popcorn presentation I have to make. Woohoo! The sale here starts Nov. 8. But if you live outside Hutchinson and you want some delicious scout popcorn, we can take your order anytime! (sorry for the plug) Thursday is the big day for my ds. We have the checkup on his shoulder, yes we are still waiting to learn if he is injured or just hurt.
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I better go face the dinner hour. Thanks for stopping by.
Till next time, Tasha