AAA Cards Challenge #272

 Hey. I hope you are enjoying your summer and can find a little time to join out next challenge on the AAA Cards Challenge.

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Hi There Greetings

Dies: Spellbinders Kaleidascope Flowers

Stencils: Simon Says Stamp Simple Patterns Trio

Ink: Stampin'Up

Extras: Fun Foam

Just a reminder about what "CAS" means. Thanks so much for stopping by Sue.

AAA Cards Challenge #271

 Hi there. This was an idea I had in my head but turned out much better than I ever thought. Our new challenge on the AAA Cards Challenge blog is all about travel. This is one of my favorite things to do in our camper.

I started with a white panel that I ink blended a sunset/sunrise scene. Then stamped the tree image from Stampin'Up's Lovely as a Tree. This is the first stamp set I purchased back in 2001. I then die cut the Camper Fancy die from Hero Arts from the inked panel. I glued it down to a white panel and stamped the My Favorite things greeting from the It's Your Day set. Finally mounting the panel to a hunter green card base.

Just a reminder about what "CAS" means. Thanks so much for stopping by Sue.

Clean and Simple At Its Best

 Hey there. I know I have said it before, but I love a great card sketch idea. For me it is the driving force that aids in dreaming up my card ideas. When I saw the sketch on the Freshly Made Sketches blog this week this card is what came to mind for me.

Stamps: Altenew Adore Me Add-Ons stamp and die

Extras: alcohol markers, watercolor pen, black glaze pen, fine liner black pen and 

clear detail embossing powder

I also used the color palette from Color Throwdown and Altenew's Inspiration Challenge. Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge is about showcasing Altenew's beautiful blooms.

Altenew July Inspiration

 Hello. I love Tenia color palette this month for the Altenew Inspiration Challenge. Such bright, fun colors. Happy colors.

Stamps: Altenew Bamboo Rose and Sweet Bouquet

Stencil: Altenew Bubble Wrap

Extras: washi tape, Sequins and Nuvo Drops

Simon Says Stamps Monday Challenge is all about adding a sentiment to your project.

AAA Cards Challenge #270

 Hello. I have a simple, one-layer card for you today that fits our new challenge on the AAA Cards blog.

Stamps:

 Simon Says Stamp Hi There Greetings

HoneyBee Free Bee

Stencil: Simon Says Stamp Simple Patterns Trio

Cardstock: 110 lbs White

Ink: Stampin'Up and Versafine Black

Extras: Clear Detail Embossing Powder and Stickles

Just a reminder about what "CAS" means. Thanks so much for stopping by Sue.

Modern Twofer Card

 Hello. I had some time this morning to work on a few cards, so this idea popped in my head for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge and the Color Throwdown challenge.

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Greeting Mix 1

Dies: Sizzix Hanging Planter

Scrapbook.com Strips Dies

Extras: vellum, white detail embossing powder, staples

I like to think it is all in the details. From the striped panel, vellum banner, staples and the strip holding the hanging plant. Thanks for stopping by Sue.

Signature Elements

Hello. I was thinking about what makes my card "read" Sue Symens? Can you tell I have made a certain card by just looking at it? Altenew July Inspiration Challenge has a designer that I have often admired her cards, and usually I can pick her cards out just by looking at them. Why? She uses signature elements.

Tenia almost always uses washi tape, staples, good amount of white space and an elevated image. I tried to think of what I use most on my cards. Whites space, raised panel, usually off-centered image and sometimes a washi flag or stripe of washi down one side. I am not sure what others see but those are things I used today to honor Tenia in my card.

Using Altenew's Captivating Blooms set to stamp my image on both the card base and the ink blended panel.

I was inspired by Carly's card I saw on Instagram this morning.

So, what are your Signature Elements?

Are there some in my cards that jump out at you? Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is all about summer fun.