Studio A Creations

Hello all! I am doing something a little different this go around. I have created a card for two challenges: Inspirational Card Sketch #57   The Stamping Boutique is the sponsor for this week's challenge.  Check out the lovely prize the lucky winner will receive... Colour Create Challenge #39 The theme this week is RED, BLACK and OFF WHITE Here is the inspirational picture... This challenge is sponsored by Whimsy Stamps , and Denise is so kindly offering the winner a $15 gift Certificate! And here's my creation.... Creative Ingredients : Paper: Kaiser Craft, Black Cardstock, Red Cardstock, Off White Cardstock Stamps: "Oh Baby!" - by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD , Stampin' Up! Vintage Labels Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black Tools: Martha Stewart Lattice, Nestabilities Ovals and Scallop Ovals, Sizzlets Small Leaves, Prima Flowers Embellishments: Viva Decor Pearl Pen - Cream, Stickles Diamond, Crystal Effects. Again,  I've used the stamp "Oh Baby...

JUST FOR MEN... That is the Allsorts Challenge theme for this week, and oh what a challenge! Being the Girly-girl that I am, it always seems to be a challenge for me to create something masculine. I love the Humorous Seniors collection from "I Brake for Stamps," and chose "Party Peter" for this card. The greeting is just something I typed  & printed out... Creative Ingredients: Stamp: "Party Peter" - I Brake For Stamps Paper: Stampin’ Up! Designer Paper - Night of Navy Ink: Stampin’ Up! Night of Navy Tools: Stampin’ Up! Top Note Die by Sizzix Embellishments: Bella Baubles Periwinkle Parfait , Stickles - Diamond, Crystal Effects.

Another challenge? Oh what the heck... I really love the color combo for this week's challenge -AND- I just had to make more flowers! Color Throwdown #81: I have had several requests for a tutorial on how to make these flowers, and the hydrangeas. Dear friends, I am working on it! Please stop by again, I'll have a little sum- somethin ' posted by the end of this week.

CHALLENGE #8: This week, Kelly's challenge is to create a birthday card...but it MUST include a candle on it! This challenge is sponsored by Sally-Ann from Digistamp Boutique! Ohhh, I just love birthdays! Cake... ice cream... presents... and of course, blowing out the candles on the cake as I make a wish (smile)! Here is my first ever creation for Charisma Cardz Challenges... Surprise! It's a pop-up! Make a wish... Blow out the candles! Sorry, it's not edible, but isn't this a fun card?!

THINK SPRING! The theme that goes with this challenge is FLOWERS. I love the sweet perfume, and vibrant blue of Hydrangeas. So for this card, I just had to make hydrangeas. One of the things I really like to do, is to create my own embellishments. Again, I used a paper flower making technique I learned from a talented lady I met in a scrapbooking/stamping shop in Williamsburg. I made all of the tiny blue flowers that comprise each hydrangea bloom, as well as their leaves. I really love this technique! Can't you just smell the lovely hydrangeas? Creative Ingredients: Paper: K & Company, Stampin' Up! Sahara Sand, Blue, Black, White, Green Cardstock. Ink: Ranger Distressing Ink - Antique Linen, VersaMark & Clear embossing powder, Colorbox - Primary, Stampin' Up Sahara Sand, Kiwi Kiss. Stamps: Stampin' Up! Whimsical Wishes. Tools: Spellbinders Renaissance Hearts, Punch Bunch Flowers, Leaf. Embellishments: Stickles Glitter - Yellow.

This week's sketch was designed by Sarah Bigelow . This is my first participation in the Mojo Monday Challenge. I decided to make a circle card, it's something different for me. Creative Ingredients: Paper: Me & My Big Ideas, Stampin' Up! Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Lt. Green Cardstock. Ink: VersaMark, Black embossing power. Ranger Distressing Ink - Old Paper. Stamp: Hero Arts - You're the Best. Tools: Blue Hills Studio Multi Shaper Punch - Fireworks, Cuttlebug Floral Fantasy Embossing Folder. Embellishments: Primas Flowers , Primas Jewelry , Paper Flowers, Ribbon.

Pretties Wednesday Challenge Sketch 89 My PINK paper pretty creation.... Creative Ingredients: Paper: Stampin' Up! Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip, Pressed Petals – Venetian Stack. Ink: Stampin’ Up! Blush Blossom. Stamps: Paper Pretties - Cor 13:4-8, Stampin’ Up! Botanicals. Tools: EK Success Border Punch – Morocco Lace, Spellbinders Labels - Fancy Tags. Embellishments: Kaiser Craft Pearls – Blush, Lace Trim, Ribbon, Charm.

HAPPY 2 DAYS & A WAKE UP BEFORE THE WEEKEND! (LOL!) My project today is for the Allsorts Sketch Challenge Week 37 – and a DT call! Woo-hoo! I’m on a roll this week… I’ve been stamping, coloring, cutting & creating away! So without further ado, here's the sketch: HELLO GORJUSS! And here's my entry.... Creative Ingredients: Paper: Bazzil Textured Cardstock, Pressed Petals – Venetian Stack, White Glossy Paper, White Cardstock. Ink: Stampin’ Up! Blush Blossom, Momento Tuxedo Black. Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Just a Girl, Stampin’ Up! Holiday Best. Tools: Fiskars Border Punch – Sunburst. Embellishments: Kaiser Craft Pearls – Snow, Bella Baubles – String of Pearls, Gold Embossing Powder, Flowers. ...This is my first attempt to vie for a DT spot. I’m crossing my fingers (toes and eyes too!) But, I know this will be the first of many fun & exciting attempts. Thanks for stopping by today. Also, thanks to everyone for all of your wonderful comments! I hope you'll visit ag...

I so love the color PINK! Can you tell? Try as I might, I just can't steer myself away from the yummy PINKS! And since Valentine's Day is just a couple of weeks away, I am playing pink out to the hilt! Watch out, here I come....I'd better stock up on more pink stuff for the month, huh? (LOL!) Anyway, here is the sketch for The Sweet Shop challenge for this week.... ...And here's my creative interpretation (in PINK, of course!) I just love this sweet little girl! She reminds me of my new Baby Diva, Brooke --absolutely adorable! Creative Ingredients: Stamp: Lolli Anya Paper: Bo Bunny Sweetie Pie Swoon, Petaloo Glittered Sheets, Stampin' Up! Regal Rose, Red Cardstock. Tools: Nestabilities Squares Embellishments: Kaiser Craft Pearls - Snow , Lace, Ribbon, Velvet Flowers. Stickles - Star Dust, Sakura Crystal Color Lacquer. I've decided to set myself a goal to participate in at least 4 challenge a month - that's 1 challenge a week! I'd better get busy, huh? Pl...

TGIF! (Almost) First and foremost, thanks for stopping by! Between creating new projects and writing up the content for my posts, I have been sooooo busy! It did not take me long to discover how much dedication is required to maintain a blog… kudos to all bloggers! I’m feeling inspired all over again – thank goodness! Otherwise, what am I gonna do with all this craft “stuff”?! Today, I am participating in my very first challenge, hosted by The Sweet Shop – with a name like that, how could I possibly resist? The challege is to use ONLY a sentiment for the main focal point of the card. Here's my creation...... There are several different elements to this card. I wanted to try something a little different, so I inked my Cuttlebug Floral Fantasy embossing folder with VersaMark, and ran it through with glossy paper. Then, I sprinkled black embossing powder over the embossed image, “cooked” it with my handy dandy embossing gun & TA-DAAA! I love the glossy look of embossing powder (...