Monday, January 30, 2012

Map It! Monday

Happy Monday! I hope everyone has had a great weekend.  We are having wonderful temperatures here today…I long for spring even though Old Man Winter has been well to us this year.

On to today’s challenge.  I loved making the challenge for today.  I don’t often do a lot of distressing but I thought it was fitting on this card so, viola`!  In this first picture, you will see the design map and in the second picture you will see my take on it


And this is my version.  What do you think?



Below is a list of the items I used to make my version.
Rue Des Fleurs Stamp Set - Occasions Mini Catalog  Item #125485 for wood & #125487 for clear
Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper – Occasions Mini Item #125407
Labels Collection Framelits Die – Occasions Mini Item #125598
Crumb Cake Cardstock – Item #120953
Pool Party Cardstock  - Item #122924
Pink Pirouette Cardstock – Item #111351
Basic Pearls Jewel Accents – Item #119247
Crumb Cake Classic Ink Pad – 121030
Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad – 119670

I hope you have enjoyed this card and map.  I would love to see what you come up….send me a picture!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Map It! Monday


Happy Monday Stampers!  I hope you all have had a fun filled, creative weekend!

Sometimes our lives get so busy we don't have time for intricate cards that require a lot of pieces.  So today, the map I have created is for a simple layout that you can put together quickly.

For the sentiment on this card I used punches, but you could simple cut rectangles, squares or use your Big Shot.  The nice thing about this is that it can be for a man, woman or child depending on the sentiment or picture you use and the colors you choose.  Instead of the ribbon, try putting 3 brads or buttons in a line either horizontilly or vertically.  I just love simple card layouts.  Don't you?

Don't forget to send me a picture of you masterpiece so you can be featured next week as a guest designer.

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Design Challenge Share

If you read yesterday's Map It! Monday post, you remember I told you I would post a photo of the actual stamped card using the design challange map.  Well, here it is.  While it's not a masterpiece, I do love the color choices I made.  It also gave me a great excuse to use the Button Buddies stamp set!
Okay, I showed you mine,  where is yours?


Happy Stamping!

Monday, January 2, 2012

Map It! Monday


Happy Monday and Happy New Year Everyone!  I hope you all enjoyed a joyous holiday season.  I have taken the last few weeks off to spend with my family and it has been wonderful!  Now is the beginning of a new year and back to work.

How many of you have made New Year's resolutions?  I have made a few, both business and personal.  I'm going to try my hardest to keep. 

On to a little business/fun now.  First, I wanted to let you all know that if you are interested in the Christmas stocking punch from the Holiday Mini catalog, you have until January 4th to order it.  Stampin' Up! has notified us that it will not be carried over.

Second, it's time for the Map It! Monday challenge.  Below is the map I made using My Digital Studio.  Stay tuned tomorrow for my actual stamped card using this map.


As always, please use what you have and don't forget to take a photo or a scan to send me so I can feature you as a guest designer next week!  Until tomorrow....

Happy Stamping!