Simple Stems--oh so pretty!

I was not going to get this set as I have so many flower stamps but I talked myself into it and I am so glad.  Not only does it work with the framelits from the Secret Garden set but it is really pretty simply stamped randomly on your cards.  Creating my own Designer Paper!   Love it. 

Don't you think they are beautiful.  Love the colors, Real Red, Pool party, So Saffron and Basic Black--two cards about 10 minutes max.  That the way I like it. 

Stamps:  Simple Stems, Perfect Pennants
Paper: Real Red, Pool Party, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, So Saffron, Pool Party, Basic Black
Other: black marker, banner framelits, rhinestones, Decorative Dots embossing folder

Happy Today--it is my 17th wedding anniversary today! 
Mary Jo

Pink and Red thank you!

Valentine colors for a non-Valentine, lol.  Why not I did non-Valentine for a Valentine last week.  So I thought it would be fun to turn it around for this week's Try Stamping on Tuesday Challenge.  Here is my card...

I used my brand new Just Saying stamp set with matching framelits.  Pretty fun to work with.  I used the wide oval to make the big bubble for the Awesome Thanks sentiment.  I put the card stock on the bottom of the die only and cut the bottom then put only the top in the top part and cut that.  Does that even make sense--you need to be careful to only cut one edge.  It made a nice wide bubble with the sides cut off so I could mount it on a piece of Real Red to make it pop.  The sketch twist for the week is Red, Pink and White--of course I added Black to make it pop!   Here is the sketch

Twist: Red, white and pink

Card details:  Stamps: Just Saying, Yippee-Skippee
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Real Red, Whisper White and Frush Prints DP
Ink: Real Red
other: word bubble framelits, black and red  marker, bakers twine, rhinestone, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch pack:

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 300! ( TSSC300)

It is times like today that really make me say--NO WAY--I can't believe I have been doing these sketches now for 300 weeks.  That is almost six years!  Crazy really--how the heck do I come up with that many sketches, I wonder if I went through them all if there would be any doubles, lol.  I bet there are some close to others for sure.  Anyway, let's get going on sketch number 300!  Here it is......

And my sample--I came to post this and realized I did the wrong sketch--go figure! So I had to hurry up and make another one. It is always something!Hence my five minute card--and you know what?!  I like it!

Stamps: Oh Hello

Paper: Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White and Fresh Prints DP

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Basic Black

Other marker, framelits, nestabilities, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

Now for the amazing Design Teams samples-I am sure they spent more than five minutes on their cards--they are fabulous!

Jonia Smith

Mary Brown

Tanya

Sue Root

Nicole Tugrul

Carolyn Bennett

Robbie

Remember you can view all the details for the team's card by clicking the link under each card--while you are there be sure to leave them a kind comment--we all love that!  

Now it is your turn. Give it a try.
When you are done be sure to come on back and leave a direct link below.
Here are a few rules of play....

1. You have a full week to play along!
2. Create a new card using the sketch as your inspiration.
3. Use any products you choose.
4. Add your card to your blog or other on-line spot and link back to this challenge.
5. Come back here and add a direct link to your sample for the challenge and NOT you home page of your blog--people will not look for your challenge card--trust me.
6. And this one is not really a rule but a request--get rid of that word verification!  It makes it hard for us to comment on your samples.  It is easier for you to delete the spam then for us to jump through tons of hoops to comment.  If your put your comments on moderation you do not have to worry about spam--you will have the option to delete it BEFORE it ever goes on your blog so you will ALWAYS be safe!
7. Have fun and tell you friends to play too!
   
   Thanks, Mary Jo

Top Three for Sketch 299!

Well this is a pretty easy pick--guess everyone either thought the sketch was too hard or they are busy with the Super Bowl.  Onlyfour entries this week --  but they were all fabulous so that makes up for it, lol.  Thanks ladies for playing along.

1. You Make Me Happy

2. Sarah T

3. Amy Koenders

4. Emily

There you have it.  Awesome cards!

If you are a winner please feel free to add my winner button to your blog!

  

 You can grab the code for the button on the upper left hand side of my blog.
 I will be right back with the new sketch!
Mary Jo

Banner Blast

Mixing this fun set with the beautiful papers that you can also earn for free from SAB.  Nice combo--simple card, but so pretty.  I love it--what do you think.

Such fun colors, they are really soothing to me.  There is always one pattern in a pack of paper that I would love to get a whole pack of--this is it in this pack!  Love it. 

Stamps: Banner Blast (SAB freebie)
Paper: Crisp Cantaloupe, Pool Party, Whisper White and Sweet Sorbet DP (SAB freebie)
Ink: Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Crisp Cantaloupe
Other: Summer Starfruit ribbon. 

Enjoy the weekend.  I know I will!
Mary Jo