Have you been playing along in the Dare To Get Dirty Challenges over at Splitcoaststampers? I was so happy when Rose Ann asked me if I would be one of her sample makers for her adorable flap card challenge. Of course I said, “Yes!” This was so much fun!
I used Inque Boutique’s “Bella Flora” and “Phrases & Sentiments” sets.
The magnets that I had were not very strong, so I had to change the placement a little from Rose Ann’s tutorial.
Rather than have the bottom magnet under the inside sentiment panel, I placed it on the outside of the lower flap. It was incorporated into the design by adding a flower image over it that I stamped on a thin piece of card stock. I was able to cover the magnet on the underside of the upper flap, too, since these two thin pieces of card stock were the only things between the two magnets. I decided I actually liked the magnets this way since the bottom one was no longer underneath the area where I might want to write a short note to the recipient.
I also played in Kittie’s challenge.
Before leaving for CHA I ordered all of Kittie’s “Cause A Scene” stamp sets. Well they were waiting for me when I got home. So, I just had to play along in her challenge today! This was the first that I had used these stamps and tried to make a scene. So be gentle! lol It will definitely take some practice, but even my little itty bitty attempt here was a huge amount of fun. I can tell I’m gonna like playing with my Kittie Kits.
I used Inque Boutique’s “Phrases & Sentiments” set for the sentiment. The brown frame around the oval scene was a sample piece of hand pounded bark paper that I was given from the Amate Studios people at CHA.
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Flap Card
Stamps: Inque Boutique’s “Bella Flora” and “Phrases & Sentiments”
Papers: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Taken With Teal, Cameo Coral, K & Company DP
Inks: Timber Brown Stazon, Chocolate Chip Classic and Marker, White Gel Pen
Accessories: Decorated Brad, Rhinestones, Oval Punch, 3/4″ Circle Punch, Coluzzle Circle Template, Magnet
Scene Card
Stamps: Rubbernecker Kittie Kits “Cause A Scene”; Inque Boutique “Phrases & Sentiments”
Papers: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, K & Company DP, Amate Studios Hand Pounded Bark Paper
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Garden Green, Old Olive, Soft Sky, Summer Sun
Accessories: Gingham Ribbon, Circular Clip
ohh! I love both of these!!! Your tree scene turned out great! I thikn how your flap card is really nicely done, and those stamps are so fun! Great job!
Beautiful Susan. Oh I love the lace at the top and your jewel accents are fabo! Your tree with the scene is awesome even for a tiny scene. You did fantastic.
WOW! Your flap card is very cool, I NEED to get some magnets now. I love that vintage looking lace you used too.
Your scene card is just amazing!!! And that “Bark” paper is really cool!!! I can see that being great for guy cards! I need to check that company out!
both cards are great! I really like the look of the lace on the flap card – it adds a touch of vintage, and the little bits of blues and pinks just pull it all together to make a great card! I love the scene in the 2nd card, and all that faux stitching looks fabulous, especially within the oval! Love that little clip with the twist of ribbon – looks great!
Oh these are so so pretty, I just love everything you do, awesome job.
Susan, I love both of these cards! The flap card is so pretty and the kittie card is so cool. I think you did a great job w/these stamps!
Pinky
These are absolutely gorgeous!!! Your tree is amazing and I love your flap!!
OMG…that flap card has to be one of my faves from you lately!!! I love the muted browns and tans, the pretty lace and then bam the pop of teal and pink. So stricking!!! LOVE IT!!
Gorgeous cards, Susan!! When I saw your flap card as the challenge sample, I oooohed and aaaahed out loud!! 🙂 All your cards have beautiful colors and details — fabulous as always!
Great card…I love that tree! I will have to figure out where you got those stamps and order them for myself 🙂
Susan — both of these cards are just wonderful!!! I love your flap card and the Kittie card scene you created looks just as if Kittie had done it herself!!! Great job on both creations!!!
Love the flap card!!! Actually all your work is wonderful!!!
Oh my word, Susan! These are fantastic!
I really need to check into these Inque Boutique stamps. They’re SOOO pretty! …and I’ve already been eyeing Kittie’s stamps like crazy. Love them!
I love the lace and the bling on the flap card and all the inside sponging. That pounded bark paper around the tree is amazing!! Gotta check that out too.
…You’re a real enabler, you know that?! {wink}
I have a piece of lace I have been saving…not knowing what to do with it. I think your flap card is just beautiful. Now I have a nice sample to follow 🙂
Thank you for sharing!
wow! Susan – this is GORGEOUS!!
Susan, both of these cards are just fabulous! I love Inque Boutique’s stamps! Oh, I’m so excited, now I have time to go in and look at all the beautiful creations being made and make comments, woo hoo!
Love your flap card, especially the bling!! And the second card is beautiful too! Love the swirl with the ribbon!
Oh, I love both of your cards! The Inque Boutique set is one I have and have been dying to get Inquey with! Time…that’s another story… Kittie’s scenery stamps look like so much fun! Love that pounded bark background–perfect!!
Thank you so much for agreeing to make such a STUNNING sample for my challenge, Susan!! You know I totally LOVE it!!
Your Kittie card is PERFECT as well!! You rock, girl!!!