Tea Time for Three

While straightening out my stamping area (a never ending process) I found this tea cup stamp with 3 tea cups on it. This reminded me of the "three" challenge at Less Is More. I loved the color combo at Dynamic Duos and for the layout I used the sketch from The Paper Players.

The Dynamic Duos Colors:

The Paper Players sketch:

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Black Tie

It is 'Black Tie' week at the Dynamic Duos challenge. The colors this week are 'black and more mustard' with the dessert option of 'dry embossing'. Who doesn't like dessert? So of course I added some dry embossing to my card.

The piece of fabric I bought while in Hawaii (along with several other pieces that I planned to use on cards). The fabric was in the NBUS pile (never been used stuff).  So glad it was just the right colors for this challenge :-).

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Masculine Kids Card

Just when I figured out how to combine "paper crafting time"  and "work hours".....my scheduled hours at my job, got changed...Grrrrrrr. Back to the drawing board, I suppose it will take a few weeks to get into the "swing" of the new work schedule.

I combined two challenges for this card because I thought it would be easy...Who was I kidding?? The Dynamic Duo Challenge uses two colors...pacific point and basic black, with the dessert option of making a 'kid themed card'.  Ann, the hostess for The Paper Players is challenging us to make a 'CAS masculine' card. Well boys are 'kids' and they are also 'masculine'.....easy peasy you say....well this was not the case. When you add that elusive 'CAS' to the mixture, it became a little more difficult for me. Three days later I finally completed this card. Keep in mind that last Wednesday I completed a card in 5 minutes and 15 seconds. Boy oh boy what a difference a week makes!

The paper pieced image from MFT was colored with Copic markers and Prisma colored pencils. I even added a few brush burns on the arms, cuz my kids always got bruises where ever the protective pads weren't!! lol

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Dynamic Duos 1st Anniversary

This is one year anniversary at The Dynamic Duos challenge. As part of the celebration we are asked to create a project using one of the 'past colour combos'.

Happy First Anniversary and thank you for the wonderful inspiration, not only with the wonderful  'color combos' but also for the great present and past Design Team members.

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Dynamic Duos #50

Calypso Coral and Blushing Bride are the two challenge colors this week at Dynamic Duos. At first glace I wasn't sure how to use these two colors together but the DT has supplied much need inspiration.

Dies are from Sizzix and Zyron Shapez, papers are from MME and the image was colored with Copic markers.

The floral part of the stamp was stamped twice so I could fussy cut four of the flowers and use dimensional tape under them. The vase was paper pieced'

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Black Tie @ Dynamic Duos

***This card was a Diva Dynamo Challenge Winner***

The sun is shinning...and oh my what a difference that makes. The temperature is only in the high 40's....but did I mention...... "THE SUN IS SHINNING"!

The challenge this week at Dynamic Duos is to create a card using gray and black with the option of making it a masculine card. My binder containing 'Flourishes' stamps was already on the table, so I grabbed a masculine stamp and designed this card.

Sizzix embossing folder and dies, Fiskar edger, MS punch, scrap from my stash, Copic markers, glue pen, fine glitter, silver gel pen and a ultra fine line pen were used to create this card.

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Autumn's Majesty

Sorry I have been absent this past month, I sure have missed all of your fabulous creations. I will try to get around to visit you soon....major comment withdrawal!   "LIFE happens" and I now have the world's largest supply of lemonade.

Here in the northeast we are seeing a marvelous show of colors thanks to Mother Nature. This card captures some of the beauty we are witnessing.

The challenge at Dynamic Duos is to create a card using bold and sassy colors. Stamp from Flourishes, die cuts and rolled flower from SB, papers from K & Co. ribbon and pearls from stash.

The Dynamic Duos color challenge:

See you soon....

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Bold 'n Sassy @ Dynamic Duos

This weeks challenge at Dynamic Duos features a bold & sassy colors combination.

It is much too early for me to use these colors for Christmas, even though they do remind me of that holiday.

The cupcake stamp is Outlines and the sentiment is Inky Antics. Glossy accents were used on the cherry. Button, twine and rhinestones from my stash.

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A Black Tie Sketch

This is Black Tie week at Dynamic Duos with the dessert option to use 'brads'. I combined these colors on a great sketch from Retro Sketches.

The stamp is from HA, Eiffel Tower die cut MFT, dp Basic Grey and ribbon from Michaels. The flower and large brad in the center are from my stash. Copic markers were used to color the flesh and the handbag, glitter was applied to the Eiffel Tower.

This is the Dynamic Duo color palette for the week:

Here is the lovely sketch from Retro Sketches:

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A Two Color Sketch

***This card was chosen as a Dynamic Darling at Dynamic Duos***

Beautiful colors this week at the Dynamic Duos Challenge, soft and feminine! I combined these two colors with the challenge at Retro Sketches.

The flourish and the embossing folder that was used for the bg is from Sizzix, doily is PTI, dotted Swiss embossing folder from Cuttlebug and butterfly is C.C. Designs.


This is the dynamic Duo color combo:

The great sketch from Retro Sketches:

A special "howdy" and "welcome" to Chris, Linda and Lesley who have become my newest followers. So happy that you are joining me on my journey through the blogosphere.

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A Duo Sketch

***This card won Honorable Mention***

Today's card is for the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday sketch challenge and the color challenge at Dynamic Duos.

The stamped image from Flourishes was colored with Copic markers. Embossing folder is Sizzix, dp from Basic Grey, die cuts SB,  polka dots stamp and zig zag die are PTI.

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Monochromatic Duos

***This card won Honorable Mention***

This is monochromatic week at Dynamic Duos.  Lesley is also hosting a Tic Tac Toe challenge at The Paper Players. I combined both challenges.

The floral stamp is from Bo Bunny, the papers are from K and Co and Fancy Pants. The punches are from Hanko, ovals from SB, Cream Pearl Pen from Viva and ribbon from JoAnn's.

For this card I followed the bottom row across for Tic Tac Toe....Floral, Ribbon and Punches.

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BLACK is the color of....

This week I have card that is predominately 'BLACK'...one of those colors that I seldom use. It is Black Tie week at Dynamic Duos. This week we have a Black Tie colour choice! Poppy Parade, Basic Black and a dessert option to use PUNCHES!! CAS-usual Fridays Challenge is Create a Clean And Simple card using a black card base. Asian themed cards are quite often BLACK and RED, so with that in mind I created a card that qualifies for the Fairy Tale Challengeblog.

The Washi paper, the 'Miyoko' (image) stamp, the 'Mizuhiki' cord, and punches are from Hanko. A HA stamp was used for the background. Copics were used to color the image and a Cuttlebug embossing folder was used on the white oval.

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Bold 'n Sassy

Are you ready for a fun, bold and sassy color combo? Well Dynamic Duos has just the perfect colors for this challenge....Real Red and Island Indigo. After a rainy weekend it is great to use some bright and cheery colors.

The stamp is from Penny Black, the image was colored with Prisma color pencils and then blended with Gamsol. The ticket die cut and stamp are from Whimsy stamps, paw prints are See D's and the dp's are from Fancy Pants and DCWV. A tiny bit of Stickles was added to the red roses.

This is the color combo that was used to create this card.

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