My first colourQ challenge

colourQ is a blog that posts a weekly color combo challenge. This week the challenge was to use this sketch and any previous color combo.

 

Here's my take on both: (I did use the retired color Soft Sky but you could replace it with Pool Party which is a current In Color.)

 

Supplies used: 

Fifth Avenue Floral	Big Shot Die-Cut Machine	Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die	Scallop Edge Border Punch	3/16" Brads - Brights Collection
Daffodil Delight 1/4 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon	Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper	Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection	Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock	Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad	Stampin' Dimensionals	Snail Adhesive

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MDS Blog Hop: Masculine

I have had a busy week with a teething youngster, so I won't be participating in the MDS Blog Hop today, but make sure you go check out these girls' great projects featuring the men in their lives.

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Mandy Grant

3. Julie Leblanc

4. Aly Schilling

5. Cindy Schuster

6. Heather Summers

7. Alesha Walls

Thanks So Much card

I actually stamped! Using paper, ink, and stamps! I know I started this blog (Stamping with Erica) making more stamped projects, but after having a baby, I found myself having little time or space to do anything but create projects in MDS. But I have felt the itch again to use real paper and ink so you may be seeing more cards soon.

I started by running a piece of Whisper White card stock through my Big Shot using the Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Then I took a sponge and applied Tangerine Tango Classic Ink to the raised image. I like the result.

I used the Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper as inspiration for my color scheme. This DSP is great, and if you purchase 3 packs of DSP this month, you get one free!

Recipe: (All supplies by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted) Trendy Trees stamp set; Whisper White, Pacific Point, and Wild Wasabi card stock; Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper; Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder; Big Shot Die Cutting Machine; Tangerine Tango and Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad; Antique Brads; Stamping Sponges; Scallop Oval and Large Oval punches; Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon; Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon; Sticky Strip; SNAIL adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals

MDS Blog Hop: Cupcakes/Baking

Alesha picked our theme this week as cupcakes. While I don't have any pictures that fit that theme, I did have these ones of the kids and I making brownies. The design I based this on is a layout by Maggie Holmes in CK's Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks Summer Fun & Travel edition. (All my layouts seem to be Maggie Holmes inspired. Love her work.)

I wasn't sure if using vintage products on this layout would work or not and the colors seemed too bright to match with anything. Luckily, it all just seemed to come together. Don't you love it when that happens?

Sometimes I like to use my own handwriting on my layouts so I'll add that once the page is printed.

Supplies used:

My Digital Studio	Vintage Overlay Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download	Notably Ornate Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download	Thoughtful Overlays Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download	Downtown Grunge Photobook Template - Digital Download
Bella Rose Designer Series Paper - Digital Download	Pocketful Of Posies Designer Series Paper - Digital Download	Crochet Trim Ribbon Pack - Digital Download	Flag Punch - Digital Download	Tasteful Trim Shape 1 - Digital Download

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 Now go take a look at some super scrumptious creations by these fabulous designers!

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Mandy Grant

3. Julie Leblanc

4. Amber Meadows

5. Terri Mongeon

6. Aly Schilling

7. Cindy Schuster

8. Erica Shaw (you're here)

9. Heather Summers

10. Alesha Walls

MDS Blog Hop: Birthdays

I'm loving that these weekly Blog Hops are forcing me to scrapbook and blog at least once a week. Last week I was in Las Vegas and barely got my post up. This week I'm dealing with being sick. I guess that's what I get for playing so much in Vegas. :(

So while this isn't my favorite layout, it's done. Making this layout means I'm caught up on all three of our kids' birthdays for the past three years Jeff and I have been together. That's pretty awesome! I love that MDS made that possible.

My Digital Studio Software by Stampin' Up!

Stamp Brush Sets: Schoolbook Serif Numbers

Embellishments: Button Bouquet, Button Latte, Celebrations Kit, Simple Stitches, Downtown Grunge Frames

Paper: Celebrations Kit, Kraft card stock

Punches: Circle

Fonts: Lobster Two

Blue = Digital Download

Layout based on one by Kelly Noel

 

Now go look at everyone else's amazing projects!

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc

5. Amber Meadows

6. Terri Mongeon

7. Aly Schilling

8. Cindy Schuster

9. Erica Shaw (you're here)

10. Heather Summers

11. Alesha Walls

MDS Blog Hop: Back To School

A new feature on my blog - every Friday a bunch of us (myself and some very talented demonstrators) will post projects using a theme or challenge using only My Digital Studio!

This week our theme was Back to School.

 

My Digital Studio Software by Stampin' Up!

Stamp Brush Sets: School Days II, Valentine Defined (tree)

Embellishments: Hodgepodge Hardware, Play Date embellishments, Baker's Twine, Button Latte, Pompom Trim

Paper: Play Date DSP

Punches: Oval

Fonts: CK Hand, Bookman Old Style

Blue = Digital Download

To create the alphabet border, I just made a text box and typed in the alphabet.

Now go look at everyone else's projects!