CPS 65, Part 2

Time for some more great designs featuring those Sweet n Sassy stamps!!!


SPECIAL FRIEND cardDesigner: Linda Beeson

Materials:
Clear stamps courtesy of SWEET ‘n SASSY stamps
Solid pre-cut cardstock – Making Memories
Patterned paper – BasicGrey
Rub-ons - BasicGrey
Stamp pads – Ancient Page/Clearsnap
Fluid Chalk stamp pads – Clearsnap
Flower punch – Martha Stewart
Pearl Brads – Gartner


Eat Chocolate
Designer Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies:
Stamps-Sweet and Sassy
Ink-Staz On
Markers-copic
Glitter-Ranger
Paper-Doodlebug
Cardstock-Doodlebug
Paper Frills-Doodlebug


Hi Chick
Designer Melissa Phillips

Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Sweet and Sassy stamps
My Mind’s Eye paper
Bo Bunny paper
Jenni Bowlin paper
Martha Stewart ribbon
Darice string
Buttons from craft supply
Ranger ink
Tag from office supply

CPS #65, From Sweet n Sassy Stamps

This weeks cards all feature the great designs from our wonderful sponsor Sweet n Sassy Stamps. Be sure to check out their great blog for a chance to win some of these great stamps!

CPS #65

CPS Designer Ideas


Congrats Lucky Duck!
Designer Laura Williams

Supplies:
***stamps - Sweet N' Sassy
textured cardstock - Bazzill
polka dotted cardstock - Bo Bunny
white cardstock, ink, photo corners - Close To My Heart
brad - Around the Block
colored pencil - Prismacolor
ribbon - KI Memories
tools - McGill scalloped square punch, hole punch

Welcome Home
Designer Keri Lee Sereika

Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet N Sassy
***Cardstock: Baby Blue Light, Papaya Puree Medium, Iced Orange Prismatics - Prism Papers
Ink: Charcoal and Dark Brown Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap
Ribbon: Celery Grosgrain - Stampin' Up!
Other: Prisma Premier Colored Pencils, Gamsol and Blending Stumps


Peace Hope Joy card.
Designer Charity Hassel

stamps- Sweet n' Sassy Primative Christmas
ink- Colorbox
patterned paper- Basic Grey, Webster's Page, My Mind's Eye

The BIG WINNER, CPS 64 Reader Spotlight and Updates

Well well well....the time has come! We have a winner!!!! And what do they win??? How about this prize set from our latest sponsor Scor-Pal!!!!!????





And the winner is.... AIMEE!!! COME ON DOWN!!! You are our winner this week! :) Congratulations!!! Please send your full name and address to cpscontests at gmail dot com to claim your prize. :)


And the good news doesn't end there!!! We have our weekly READER SPOTLIGHT to announce...this week Linda Beeson was the lucky designer to choose the reader (or should I say readers??)...due to so many wonderful submissions....she COULD NOT CHOOSE JUST ONE!!! LOL So we have TWO READERS this week to share the spotlight. Linda writes:

I pick MIKI

I instantly fell in love with the color scheme she used and then her little cards that she also created.


I pick MARIE

Amazing details, especially with the heart design and the pearls.

Congrats Girls!!!

And now last but not least....our Reader Updates...and BOY DO WE HAVE SOME GREAT READERS!! Seriously, I am just blown away each week by what our readers come up with!

CPS 64

Marie

Tanis

Julie

Shelly

Dawn

Carrie

Margo

Donelda

Looby

Terrie B

Kaz

Monika

Deanna

Roxie

Marja

Lisa H

Sharon

Tammy

Jane

Ultramum

Jaime

Divine Hand

Annie

Etcetra

Dawn

Lisa

Raquites

Benga

Ally

Karin

Susie

Miki

Carmen

Pamela

Annapurna

Lesley

Dawne

Debby4000

Regan

Sandy

LeAnne

Marie

Aimee

Krista

Giovana

Maureen

Benga

Chrys

Inkyheart

Kimberly

Daniela

Stampingbalou

Roseanne

Kimosabescraps

Lynda

Kathy

Megan

Shannan

Stef

Leenda

Brenda

Lisa

Lynda

Julie

CeeCee

Craftyb



CPS 63

klanteigne

Laura

craftyb

Jewls

Shelly

Sharyn

Contest Reminder

Don't forget to post your card in the comments section by Saturday 12:00 NOON EST for a chance to win that great Scor-pal gift pack. Anyone can enter no matter where you live and you can enter as many times as you like!! Keri will be posting the winner tomorrow along with the reader updates and reader spotlight. Stay tuned!

CPS #64, Part 3

This week's final card ideas.

Don't forget to get your link posted by tomorrow in order to have a chance to win the great Scor-pal prize pack!!


Thanks
Designer Melissa Phillips

Supplies:
Scor-pal
Bazzill cardstock
Basic Grey paper , chipboard, buttons, and metal bookplate
SEI ribbon
Making Memories alpha stickers and paper
Ranger ink

Surfer Crossing
Designer Kelly Anne Grundhauser

Supplies
**SCORPAL
Crate Static Pattern Papers and Die cuts
Crate Rubons Blue Hill
Tonic paper distresser
Beacon adhesive Colorbox chalk ink
Sanding block

Take elements you would Typically glue down and add accordianed paper behind for a pop up/out effect when the card is opened.


You Rock Card and Envelope Set
Designer Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies:
**Cardstock-Prism
Patterned Paper-American Crafts
Die Cuts-Scenic Route, Making Memories
Felt-American Crafts
Stamp-Inque Boutique
Ink-Stampin' Up
Paper Frills-Doodlebug
**Scor-Pal

tip- I created this envelope using the directions on the Scor-Pal site. (It was super quick and easy. I'll be making my own envelopes all the time from now on!


"It's Your Day" Card
Designer: Lea Lawson

Supplies:
Scoring Tool: Scorpal
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Paper: American Crafts
Felt Flower: Provo Craft
Chipboard/Stickers: Imagination Project
Rhinestones: Glitz Designs
Ink: Clearsnap
Corner Rounder: EK Success
Deco Scissors: Provo Craft

CPS #64, Part 2

Part 2 of this week's card ideas:


BRIGHT WISHES
Designer: Linda Beeson

Materials:
**SCOR-PAL TOOL
Patterned paper – October Afternoon and Scenic Route
Rubber stamps – October Afternoon
Stamp pads – Ancient Page/Clearsnap
Fluid Chalk stamp pads – Clearsnap
Mini Brads – Making Memories

I used the Scor-Pal to score the card just to fold in in half and then I added embossed lines to the journal print paper. I added emphasis to those lines by lightly rubbing a Fluid Chalk stamp pad across them. That helps them to stand out and be noticed.


Someone Cares
Designer Debbie Olson
Finished Size: 3" x 3" folded

Stamps: Everyday Blessings by PaperTrey Ink
Paper: Echo by Memory box
Cardstock: Natural by Prism
Ink: Antique Linen by Ranger; Perfect Plum by Stampin' Up
Accessories: Flowers by Prima,
Tools: **Scor-pal, Embossing Zig-Zag punch my Martha Stewart Crafts, Antique Copper Stick Pin by Blue Moon, satin by May arts, button by EK Success

Miss U
Designer Kandis Smith

Supplies:
Paper: My Minds Eye
stamps: Hero Arts
ink: Colorbox
chipboard: Making Memories
flowers: Prima
gems: Hero Arts
cardstock: Paper Adventures
corner rounder: EK success
other: Machine stitching, fabric

Slider card and envelope by Kelly

Today's tutorial courtesy of CPS designer Kelly Grundhauser. Thanks Kelly!!

First, I would like to Thank Scor-Pal for the wonderful opportunity to play and create with this awesome tool. I have had so many ideas. This card I created is one of my favorite types. It is a type of slider card, and by changing the dimensions you can slide out a bag of hot cocoa, a tea bag, a gift card or even a savings bond. The only variables are the height dimensions and the ribbon length. I'd love to see what you all come up with.

I kept this basic to allow your creative minds to run.

Supplies:

Scor Pal

October Afternoon Paper-County Fair

Prism Cardstock

Prima Flowers

Stamps-October Afternoon and Melissa Frances

Buttons By Buttons Galore

Color Box Fluid Chalk Ink Chestnut

Ribbon Creative Impressions

To begin we will start by first making the card base. I started with the October Afternoon patterned cardstock. It was cut to 6x12. Use this as a guide. I was not overly concerned about the width I just knew I wanted the pattern on the front to match so I lined it up using the Scor-Pal. I then scored at the 3 1/2 and 9 inch mark. You can set your size or adjust to match up to your pattern.

Fold your card in on the score lines. You may not be able to see it well in the pictures. But because the patterned cardstock has a white center I scored a few lines running the width of the card into the patterned cardstock. One across the top and two accross the bottom. I then lightly sanded the embossed lines with a sanding block and distressed the edges of the paper.

In this step we will create the band that goes around the middle of the card. I wanted to make the card look like a wrapped gift when you could not see the tag. A gift unto itself I guess. I took a coordinating piece of patterned cardstock and scored in the same place as above. Sanding the eges and adhering to itself. I then added a couple flowers for addeded dimension. The flowers were stamped with October Afternoon stamps for a bit more personality. The band was stamped with the sentiment spanning the entire width then slid into position on the card...

To create this tag all you need to do is create a tag at least one inch smaller in height and width. The tag shown here is 4 3/4 inches square. I then used the ScorPal to score lines into the plain cardstock. I created three stripes going around the entire edge of the tag. I then flipped the tag over sanded the embossed lines and inked the edges of the card. I then added a little sentiment box and embellished with more October Afternoon paper and stamps. The sentiment by Melissa Frances.

Next, in the center top of the card, punch a hole through both the front and back of the card. Take your ribbon and place it through the holes. Take the tag and gently push the ribbon down into the center of the card. Both ends of the the ribbon should be still hanging through the holes one in the front and one in the back. Once the tag has cleared the top of the card tie the ribbon into a bow and cut the remaining tails of the ribbon. The card is now complete.

Let's move on to how to create a coordinating envelope.

Choose a coordianting color cardstock.

Place your card into the center of the cardstock, cardstock set on the diagonal. Score all around the card starting on one side and working your way around. TIP- DO NOT SCORE too closely to the card, you want to leave a small margin of space to allow for the bulkiness of the card, especially if it has a hot cocoa packet in it. :)

Next, cut away the excess cardstock from the outside edge into where the score lines intersect. Fold in on the scored lines.


Add an additonal score line at the top of the envelope for the bulky ribbon to fit. Fold down and embellish. I chose to use coordinating flowers and a button to match the card.

Stamp the handmade stamp by Melissa Frances, and your Slider Card with coordinating envelope is complete.

Handmade envelopes are a breeze with the Scor-Pal. Check back often this week for further projects from the team using this must have tool!

CPS #64, Part 1

oops! Yes, today is Monday...I'm a day late. Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day.

This week you have a chance to win a great prize from Scor-pal! In order to have a chance to win, all you have to do is create a card with either CPS 63 or CPS 64. Post a link to your creation in the comments section between now and Saturday. Keri will choose a random winner and post that name on Saturday with the reader updates. What kind of prize you ask?? Well check this out:

CPS #64

CPS #64 Designer Ideas

Free Furry Hugs!
Designed by - Keri Lee Sereika

Supplies -
*** Cardstock - Crabapple Light Prismatics, Cryogen White Metallics
Stamps: Inky Antics
Patterned Paper - Unknown
Blossoms: Creative Impressions
Paper Piercer, Template and Pad - www.ellenhutson.com
Prisma Premier Pencils & Gamsol for blending

Hello
Designer Laura Williams

Supplies:
patterned cardstock - Dream Street
rub-on - Scenic Route
rickrack - Close To My Heart
craft supply - button, embroidery floss
***tools - Scor-Pal

Give thanks
Designer Charity Hassel

supplies:
**Scor-pal tool.
Patterned paper: SEI
Buttong: Scrapmode
Letter stickers: Scenic Route

*to create the flower I used my Scor-Pal and followed the instructions on the scor-pal website.

*to create the lattice look on the background paper I used my Scor-Pal and followed the instructions on the Scor-pal site.

Reader Spotlight and Reader Updates!

This week Lea Lawson was the designer who got to choose our Reader Spotlight. She chose Kimberly's Card.
And she writes:
The first thing I was drawn to on Kimberly's card is the dimension it has- it is just so beautiful. Add to that the rich colors, the gorgeous flower, and that beautiful sentiment tag...it has the making of a perfect card! This is Kimberly's first time doing a CPS sketch, and I think she did an amazing job! I can't wait to see more from her in the future!

And now onto our READER UPDATES...boy there are alot of them this week! :) That always makes me happy!

CPS63
Ilonka

Lou

Krista

Barb - Open
Barb - Closed

Regan

Jane

Ann

Jennifer

Deanna

Radiogirl

Louise

Annie

Samm

Natty

Chrys

Benga

Pamela

Jen

Julie

Kimberly

Den

Kazan

Korin

CeeCee

DeeDee

Susie

Ashley

Michelle


CPS62
Natty

Audrey


CPS61
Natty


CPS 59-62
Krista


CPS20
Deanna

CPS #63, Part 4

Here are the last of the projects for this week's CPS sketch sponsored by Scor-pal. You might remember that I mentioned earlier in the week that you will have a chance to win your own scor-pal; well, be watching for those details on Sunday!



Thinking of you Card
Designer Kandis Smith
Supplies:
Patterned paper:SEI
stamps: Hero Arts
diecuts: SEI
cardstock: Bazzill
ink: Memories
brads: Lasting impressions
scissors: Provo Craft
scoring: **Scor-pal**



Thank you bag
Designer Kandis Smith

Supplies:
patterned paper: SEI
Diecuts: SEI
Stamps: Hero Arts
cardstock: Bazzill
ribbon: SEI
Scoring: **Scor-pal**



Special Delivery
Designer: Stacey Kingman

Supplies:
***Embossing Tool – Scor-Pal
***Cardstock – Prism
Punchboard – Heidi Grace Designs
Rub-ons - Heidi Grace Designs
Stickers - Heidi Grace Designs
Ribbon – Making Memories
Safety Pin – Making Memories
Buttons – Making Memories, Button Bonanza
Punch – Fiskars
Ink – Ranger

Tip: Use the Scor-Pal to emboss a grid on the cardstock and then machine stitch between the lines to create a plaid background.



Bloom and Grow
Designer Melissa Phillips

Supplies:
Scor-Pal
Bazzill cardstock
Making Memories paper and button
Melissa Frances cardstock sticker
Basic Grey rubon
Martha Stewart ribbon
Ranger ink
Flowers from craft store