CAS214 Splitcoast Stampers Technique Challenge

I have been perusing the SplitcoastStampers web site quite frequently lately...I am really looking forward to the Dog Days of Summer Mini Virtual Stamp Night on 5/3 and the Main Virtual Stamp Night 6/7 & 6/8.  (As it happens I am a hostess for this event on the 8th at 8 p.m.- and I'm not sure if I should be announcing that...but hey, I'M EXCITED!!)

Back to my original thought, the website posts challenges, which I always like to view to gain inspiration and I came across CAS214 - the clean and simple challenge using the chalkboard technique.  I created this card for the challenge and am very satisfied with how well it turned out.

 I started with the black card stock and added a rub-on  (I LOVE rub-ons)... and used the pink polka dot paper from My Mind's Eye - Happy Day 6X6 pad.  The opposite side of the polka dots is the teal gingham.  So only one sheet of designer paper was use - very convenient.  I added the magenta bow and gem once all was put together...the measurement of the black piece is 2 7/8 X 2 3/8 inch.  The teal pieces are 1 x 2 7/8 and 1 x 2 3/8, and the pink polka dot is 1 x 1.  Be sure to measure twice and cut once...but make the measurements as you need.  I then used a a corner rounder on 2 of the 4 corners on each of the pieces.  The background is a basic white cardstock.

I wanted to also show the back of the card as well.  I think its necessary to give a shout out to those who do hand made crafts!!  This personalized stamp was made by someone I found on Etsy.com.  I can't remember who made it, and yes, it was from China, however, I think it was so nicely done that I wanted to show it!!

The things that I would like for you to take away from this post today is the challenge done and the adventurous nature and beauty of buying from other crafters that need and love your business. 

God Bless and keep stamping!

Thanks for looking and any and all comments are welcome!

Simon Says Monthly Card Kit

I have recently subscribed to the monthly card kits featuring exclusives from Simon Says...I have been looking forward to receiving my monthly kit and this month was no exception.

With this months kit I produced this card:

Although it is a sympathy card..the colors coordinated really well..the yellow gingham ribbon was purchased from Michaels and the kraft cardstock is from SU!  The Simon Says Flower Friends set was included in the kit...and the 'with sympathy' sentiment was on it.  I distressed the edges of the card because I typically do that, but I'm not sure it was really necessary.  I didn't want to use any bright colors because of the nature of the card, however, I think the yellow ribbon does the trick!

Thanks for looking!  Comments are always encouraged!