Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #203: Clean and Simple Birthday

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Cursive Greetings II'.  Cardstock:  GP110 white, DCWV 'Celebration Stack'.  Ink:  Pacific Point.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #203
Our challenge this week is to create a Clean and Simple card!

For my card I used my all-time favorite clean and simple sketch source, Clean&Simple.  Inspiration here is courtesy of  Fall-To sketch #187.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #202: Hello, Girlfriend

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Cursive Greetings II'.  Cardstock:  Black, Paper Studio 'Uptown Flair'.  Ink:  Versafine black.  Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities, square punch.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #202
Our challenge this week is to create a card for the girls!

For my card, I went with a classy feminine color combo (love that pink and black with a touch of lime green), sparkle, and sentiment that reminds me to take time for my friends.

Sketch is courtesy of Mojo Monday #237.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #201: Triple Designer Papers

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Sympathy', 'Cursive Greetings II'.  Cardstock:  Papertrey 'Vintage Cream', DCWV 'Garden Party'.  Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Coral Cameo.  Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #200
Our challenge this week is to feature two or more Designer Papers on your project!

For my card, I used three different DPS -- not bad for a CAS card, is it?

This butterfly from the 'Sympathy' set is so beautiful and the 'Cursive Greetings' are one of my favorite sets because they are so versatile!

Sketch is courtesy of Clean&Simple's Fall-To sketch #185.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #200: Monochromatic Elegance

Sentiment:  Paper Pretties 'Elegant Sentiments'.  Cardstock:  Vanilla Linen, DCWV  'La Creme'.  Ink:  Versafine black.  Accessories:  MFT scallop border, cork flower.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #200
Our challenge this week is to create a MONOCHROMATIC project!

For my card, I chose to go with a neutral cream with black as the accent color. Very elegant and the perfect backdrop for this equally elegant sentiment!

The sketch is courtesy of Clean and Simple's Fall-To sketch #184.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #199: Fairy Bling

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Birthday Fairy Bella'.  Cardstock:  Bermuda Bay, Papertrey white, DCWV 'Glitter Sweet Stack'.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics, Versamark black.  Accessories:  Nestabilities circle, tag, SU grosgrain ribbon, Prima, gemstone brad, Dazzling Diamonds glitter.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #199!
Our challenge this week is to create a card with BLING!

For my card, I made sure to glitter this sweet birthday fairy's wings with Dazzling Diamonds, showcase her on a background of glitter DP, and add a gemstone brad to the center of the Prima.

The sketch is courtesy of Card Patterns Sketch #158.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #198: Flipping for Thanks

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Bunny Slippers Sophia'.  Cardstock:  Papertrey white, Paper Studio 'Uptown Flair'.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics, Versamark black.  Accessories:  Long Rectangle Nestabilties, MFT scallop border die, prima, brad.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #198!

Our challenge this week is to use a new technique.    For my card, I was inspired by THIS fun flip card by my creative stamping pal, Melissa.  Here's my version where the image and top panel flip up to reveal a second sentiment:

Aren't those bunny slippers too cute??

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #197: CAS Thanks

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Everyday Lily'.  Cardstock:  WCP, Basic Grey 'Sugar Rush'.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics.  Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #197!

Our challenge this week is to create a thank you card.

For my card, I went the CAS route -- Lily is so sweet; who needs extra decoration?

This Tuesday Morning Sketch #136  by Marie was the perfect inspiration!

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #196: Manly Cards

Paper Pretties 'Fun Quotes'.  Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Basic Grey 'Archaic', textured vanilla.  Ink:  Chocolate Chip. 

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #196!

Our challenge this week is to create a masculine project .

According to the males in my life, these are the requirements for a 'manly' card:
1) NO ribbon or sparkles.
2) NO flowery sentiments, and humor is preferred.

I think I avoided those no-no's fairly well, and stuck with an earthy color combo as a bonus.  This card is intended to be a birthday greeting, so the inside sentiment will read '... Guess that makes you a day older, too!'.  Kind of fits with the 'Archaic' DP, doesn't it??

Sketch is courtesy of Clean & Simple's Fall-To #139.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #195: Favorite Snowflakes

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Snowflakes'.  Cardstock:  Baja Breeze, Real Red, SU DP, Papertrey white.  Ink:  Baja Breeze, Real Red, Versafmark, Versafine black.  Accessiories:  Circle Nestabilities, Winter Wonderland EP, organdy and satin ribbons.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #195!

Our challenge this week is to create a project showcasing our favorite stamp set.

My favorite set is this elegant 'Snowflakes' -- not only is it pretty, but so versatile! And such a sweet sentiment, too!!  I used the two smallest snowflake images to create this wreath for our Christmas Card challenge on Splitcoast Stampers.  Imke challenged us to create a holiday card featuring both a tag and a wreath.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #194: Lucky Punches

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Holiday Sweets II'.  Ink:  Memento black, Versafine black, Copics.  Paper:  Old Olive, Certainly Celery prints, Papertrey white, black.  Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities, heart punch.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #194!

Our challenge this week is to create a project showcasing die cuts or punches.

For my card, I went with a St. Patrick's Day theme -- all green (maybe too much for cupcakes??) and heart punches assembled into shamrocks.

Sketch is courtesy of Clean & Simple's Fall-To #177.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #193: Fold It

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Timeless Love'.  Cardstock:  Black, shimmery Pink, Paper Studio DP.  Ink:  Real Red.  Accessories:  oval Nestabilities, red organdy ribbon.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #193!

Our challenge this week is to use a fun FOLD on your project.

For my card, I chose an old favorite, the simple Gate Fold.  So easy, but still impressive.  Plus, it leaves plenty of room inside for the personal message.  Or love letter, since this card was actually planned to be an anniversary card (or belated Valentine)!

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #192: Texture

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Fun Quotes'.  Cardstock:  Textured  white, silver, Cool Caribbean.  Ink:  Versafine black.  Accessories:  Ki Memories puffies, Cuttlebug embossing folders, piercing tools.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #192!

Our challenge this week is to use TEXTURE on your project.

For my card, I decided to use several different textures starting with textured cardstock, then including felt embellishments, and finishing with piercing.

Sketch is courtesy of Clean Simple's Fall To sketch #146.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #132: Valentine Sweets

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Holiday Sweets 1'.  Cardstock:  Lovely Lilac, unknown DP, Paeprtrey white.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics, Versafine black.  Accessories:  circle Nestabilities.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #132! 

Here's our fun and versatile sketch created by Theresa for this week's challenge:

Our sponsor this week is Paper Pretties who not only carries this fun Holiday cupcake clear acrylic set, but also provdies digis for immediate cardmaking gratification!

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie
Cheryl

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #191: Ribbon or Twine

Paper Pretties 'Frosty'.  Cardstock:  GP110 white, Papertrey white, Paper Studio 'Happy Hootin' Holidays', Old Olive.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics, Versafine black, Versamark.  Accessories:  Nestabilities rectangles, White Wonderland EP, satin ribbon.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge 191!

Our challenge this week is to use RIBBON or TWINE on your project.

For my card, I went with a Christmas theme to keep up with our weekly Christmas Card Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers. This week's theme by Patti is to create a card using non-traditional holiday colors. Light blue, olive green, and pink should all count, but I had to include a bit of red for the cardinal, right??

Sketch inspiration is courtesy of Deconstructed Sketch #36.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #190: Sympathy in Blue

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Sympathy'.  Cardstock:  Textured white, black, Cool Carribean.  Ink:  Versafine Black, Versamark.  Accessories:  black EP, Circle punch, Rectangle Nestabilties.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge 190!

Our challenge this week is a color combo: Blue, Black, and White.

For my card, I chose this sentiment from the heart added the delicate embossed butterfly image from the same 'Sympathy' set to recreate Clean & Simple's Fall-To sketch #172.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #189: Sparkly Bubbles

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Bubble Time Sophia'.  Cardstock:  Black, Paper Studio 'Uptown Flair glitter stack', Papertrey white.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics, Versafine black.  Accessories:  Bazzill black DS, Circle Nestabilities, Stickles "Icicle'.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #189!

Our challenge is week is GLITTER -- let the sparkles flow!  For my card, I not only used glitter-enhance DP, but also Stickled the bubbles.

Sketch is courtesy of Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #150.
Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #188: Getting Sentimental

Paper Pretties stamps:  Cursive Greetings I and Cursive Greetings II.  Cardstock:  mini DCWV blank cards.  Ink:  Versafine black.  Accessories:  miscellaneous ribbon.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #188!

In honor Paper Prettie's January release of two new sentiment sets, our challenge this week is to be sentimental!  In other words, use a favorite saying on your project.

For my cards, I used sentiments, clearanced mini cards, Versafine ink (no embossing required), and ribbon scraps -- super easy and lightning fast, not to mention low cost!

The brand new Cursive Greetings each contain seven versatile sentiments, as well as mini images, all for only $8!

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #187: Brads vs. Eyelets?

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Frosty'.  Cardstock:  Night of Navy, Silver, Papertrey white, K&Co. 'Let it Snow!' DP.  Ink:  Memento black, Night of Navy, Copics.  Accessories:  snowflake brads, red satin ribbon, Circle Nestabilties.

I'm back!  After a year's leave of absence for our family's move to the new mini farm (and trust me, even a year isn't long enough to be completely organized), I am once again one of the Prettie Girls!!

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #187!

This week's challenge is to create a project using brads or eyelets.  There's no question which embellishment I reach for -- love those brads in all their shapes and colors!  And my noise tolerance really can't handle placing eyelets, although I hear new, silent gadgets are now available?

The sketch is courtesy of Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #149.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #125: O Christmas Tree!

Paper Pretties stamps 'O Christmas Tree', sentiment from 'Caroling Sophia'.  Cardstock:  Textured Red, GP110 white, Mellow Moss, Basic Grey 'Wassail' DP.  Ink:  Versamark, Real Red.  Accessories:  white and gold EP, red satin ribbon, Long rectangle Nestabilities, Basic Grey pearls.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #125! 

Here's our awesome sketch  created by Marie for this week's challenge:

Our sponsor this week is Paper Pretties.  I embossed this swirly image from the 'O Christmas Tree' set onto DP for a quick and elegant tree.

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Paper Pretties Challenge #182: Clean and Simple Thank You

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Snowflakes', 'Elegant Sentiments'.  Cardstock:  Linen white, Night of Navy.  Ink:  Versamark, Night of Navy, Cool Caribbean.  Accessories:  Winter Wonderland EP, Navy satin ribbon.

It's back to CAS for this thank you card inspired by Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge #182.  This is one of my all-time favorite combos of blues and snowflakes!