Showing posts with label Dynamic Duos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dynamic Duos. Show all posts

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Dynamic Duos #100 - Thank You

 
Hello my friends.  It is time for Dynamic Duos #100 challenge.  I am sad to say that this is the last challenge for the Dynamic Duos.  I have really enjoyed being a part of this special and super talented Design Team and will really miss them.
 
Also, due to personal and health reasons, I have been unable to participate in the last few challenges and am so thankful I was able to join in this last challenge.  I made a Thank You card to show the Design Team and all my stamping friends how thankful I am for all the love and support they have shown me and because I have so much to be thankful for.
 
My card base is MFT Smooth White and the mats are SU Smoky Slate. The Smoky Slate DSP is from SU Eastern Elegance pack. The Pool Party CS is embossed with the SU Decorative Dots EF.  The So Saffron DSP is from the Subtles DSP pad.  I used Spellbinders Classic Circles and Lacey Circles dies.  The sentiment is from SU Perfectly Penned and the butterfly is from SU Papillon Potpourri stamped in black on So Saffron CS.  I added 3 So Saffron Candy Dots and the Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon and my card was done.
 
Now you need to go check out all the beautiful creations by the Design Team at the Dynamic Duos blog.  I hope you will particiate in this last challenge for the Dynamic Duos.
 
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn
 
 
 
 

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Dynamic Duos #95 - Triple Threat Week

It is Saturday and time for another challenge at the Dynamic Duos.  This week is "The Triple Threat" week and we have 3 colors for you to work with, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sky and Pale Plum.
Here's my card.
  My card base is Rich Razzleberry, then a mat of Soft Sky and the white panel is embossed with the SU Decorative Dots EF (Sale-A-Bration). The 3 Soft Sky panels are stamped with the dotted background from Verve's Better Together in Soft Sky ink.  The sentiment is from Verve's Poppy Birthday stamped in Rich Razzleberry ink, cut out with Spellbinder's Classic Circle die and matted with the SP Scallop Circle die in Rich Razzleberry.  I added some faux stitching with the Rich Razzleberry marker.  The flowers are also from Poppy Birthday stamped in Rich Razzleberry ink on Pale Plum CS.  There are 2 layers separated with a dimensional and the center flower is mounted with a dimensional.  I added a sequin from Verve's Pastel Sequin pack to the center of each flower.  To finish my card, I added a ribbon and bow with SU Rich Razzleberry Dotted grossgrain ribbon.
 
I used the sketch from Viva la Verve March Week 2,
 
 and am also entering in Verve's March Diva Dare - Do the Polka, use polka dots on your card.
 
Head on over to the Dynamic Duos blog and check out the fabulous creations by my fellow Design Team members.  I hope you will join us this week. Can't wait to see what you create.
 
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Dynamic Duos #94

Hello my friends.  It is Saturday and time for a new challenge at the Dynamic Duos.  It is "Black Tie" week and the colors are Black & More Mustard.  There is also a "dessert option" of dry embossing.

 
Here is a photo showing the card open.

 
I wasn't going to get this Scallop Tag Topper Punch from SU, but after seeing so many pretty cards made with it, I had to have it just so I could make this style card. I am sure you have seen some of these cards around blogland. Here is a link on You Tube if you would like to try one. 
 
This is my first one and I really like how it turned out.  I also used my new SU Peaceful Petals stamp set.  I stamped the image in Mememto Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with my Blending Pens with More Mustard ink for the flowers, and Crumb Cake ink for the stem & leaves.  I originally stamped the image on More Mustard DSP and fussy cut the flowers with the intention of layering them on with dimensionals.  I colored them so the white wouldn't show under the DSP flowers, but after I colored them I liked them better.  I added SU pearls to the centers of the flowers and mounted the panel with dimensionals.  The b/w DSP is from MME Meadow Lark 6x6 pad.  I also added a strip of the DSP on the inside panel.  The sentiment is from Verve's Wonderfully Made set.  My card is tied with SU Black Satin ribbon. 
 
This card will be going to a dear friend who recently lost her husband and 2 weeks later lost her sister.  I had already sent her a card, but I wanted her to know that she is still in my prayers.
  
Now hop on over to the Dynamic Duos blog and check out all the fabulous creations by my fellow Design Team members. I hope you will join us in the challenge.
 
 
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Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn
 


Saturday, March 8, 2014

Dynamic Duos - You Are In My Thoughts

Happy Saturday my friends, it is "Subtly Yours" week at the Dynamic Duos with the pretty color combo of Blushing Bride and Sahara Sand. 

I used SU Sahara Sand for my card base and the mats, and the strip of Sahara Sand DSP is from the Sweet Sorbet pack (from Sale-a-bration); and Blushing Bride DSP.  The white CS is MFT Sweet Tooth.  The flowers are from MFT LJD Forget Me Not, stamped in Sahara Sand and Blushing Bride ink. I used the matching MFT Forget Me Not die-namics to cut them out. The flowers are mounted with dimensionals.  I used the text stamp from the same set to stamp the background in Blushing Bride ink on an MFT Pierced Circle Stax die-cut,  The mat is cut with MFT Circle Stax 2.  The sentiment is from MFT Clearly Sentimental About Sympathy stamped in Sahara Sand ink and cut with a die from MFT Blueprints 2 die-namics, and mounted with foam dimensionals.
I used MFT Weekly Sketch Challenge #166 for my layout.
MFTWSC166
Now check out all the great creations by my fellow Design Team members over at the Dynamic Duos challenge blog.  I hope you can join us.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Dynamic Duos #92 - Happy Anniversary

Happy Saturday friends.  It is time for another Dynamic Duos challenge.  This week is "Bold and Cheery" with the colors Midnight Muse and Rose Red.  
 
Here's my card:

The card base is SU Rose Red CS. The Whisper White panel is embossed with the Cuttlebug Cross My Heart EF.  The chevron DSP is from American Crafts Amy Tangerine Sketchbook 6x6 pad, and it matches the Rose Red perfectly. The Midnight Muse banner is embossed with SU Lattice Square EF, and the Midnight Muse DSP is from a retired SU Mat Stack.  The sentiment from Verve's Love Story is stamped in Midnight Muse ink and cut with MFT Circle Stax 1 & 2, and then mounted with foam dimensionals.  The 3 tiny hearts are from Verve's Love Notes stamped in Rose Red ink.  I used the background stamp from Verve's Grateful Elegance stamped in Rose Red ink and then die cut the large and medium hearts with Verve's Heart Quartet die. I sponged ink around the edges and lightly over the 2 medium hearts.
That's it for my card.
 
Be sure to stop by the Dynamic Duos blog to check out the fabulous samples by my fellow Design Team members.  I'm sure you will be inspired to play along. Can't wait to see what you create.
 
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Happy Birthday Wishes for the Dynamic Duos #91

It's Saturday and that means it is time for another Dynamic Duos challenge.  This week we have "The Triple Threat" week with the colors Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango & Melon Mambo.  I hope you can join us in this fun challenge.
Here is my card:
The card base and mats are Wild Wasabi.  I used Calypso Coral, which is a close match to Tangerine Tango (which I was out of).  The DSP is Tangerine Tango from the Summer Smooches DSP and it matches the Calypso Coral. These are cut with MFT Fishtail Flags dies.  I embossed the white panel with the SU Lacey Brocade EF.  I stamped the stem form SU Field Flowers in Wild Wasabi and cut it out with a Spellbinders Classic Oval, and matted with a Scallop Oval.  I lightly sponged Crumb Cake ink around the image while it was still in the die.  The flowers are from SU Simply Sketched, stamped in Melon Mambo, lightly sponged with Melon Mambo ink, fussy cut and mounted with foam dimensionals. The sentiment is also from Simply Sketched stamped in Wild Wasabi.
 
Now be sure to check out all the wonderful creations by my fellow Design Team members at the Dynamic Duos. I am sure you will be inspired to play along with us.
 
I am also linking my card to The Catered Crop Recipe Swap - Birthdays.
Catered Crop Recipe Swap Button
 
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn
 
 

Saturday, February 15, 2014

The Dynamic Duos #90 - Thinking of You


Happy Saturday my crafty friends.  It is time for another Dynamic Duos color challenge and this week is Black Tie week with the colors Black and Daffodil Delight.  We also have the dessert "Option" of a shaped/fun fold card. 
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My card base is Daffodil Delight, the mats are Basic Black, and the DSP is from DCWV Lemon Flower mat stack.  I stamped the flowers from SU Flower Shop in Mememto Tuxedo Black ink on Daffodil Delight and punched them out with the matching Pansy Punch.  I shaped the petals with my fingers, added black pearls to the centers and then mounted them with foam dimensionals.  The leaves are punched with the SU Bird Builder punch.  The sentiment is from SU Sincere Salutations (retired) on a Spellbinders Classic Oval and matted with Spellbinders Floral Oval die-cut, and mounted with foam dimensionals. I sponged Daffodil Delight ink around the sentiment while it was still in the die.

Now hop over to the Dynamic Duos blog and check out the fabulous creations by my fellow Design Team members.  I hope you can join us this week. 

Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn



Saturday, February 8, 2014

Dynamic Duos #89 - Subtly Yours Week

Good Saturday Morning my stamping friends. It is time for a new Dynamic Duos challenge and it is "Subtly Yours" week with the colors Pistachio Pudding and Blushing Bride.
 
Unfortunately I needed a sympathy card and these soft colors were perfect for the occasion.  My card base is Pistachio Pudding, then a mat of Whisper White and a panel of Blushing Bride DSP.  I used the SU Framelits Labels Collection for the main panel, stamped the En Francis background in Crumb Cake ink and fussy cut the Crumb Cake Mat.  The flower is from my new Sizzix/Hero Arts Stamp & Die set. I inked the flower in Blushing Bride and the stem in Pistachio Pudding, stamped it on Whisper White CS and then die cut it with the matching framelit die.  It is mounted with foam dimensionals.  The sentiment from Verve's New Mercies is stamped in Crumb Cake ink and punched with SU Large Oval punch. I sponged some ink around the edges and mounted it with foam dimensionals.
 
Now hop on over to the Dynamic Duos blog and check out all the fabulous creations by my fellow Design Team members.  I hope you can play along with us this week.
 
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn
 

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Happy Birthday for the Dynamic Duos

Happy Saturday crafty friends.  Today we have a new color challenge at the Dynamic Duos.  It is "Bold & Cheery" week and the colors are Real Red and Island Indigo.
For my card I used 4 different SU stamp sets:  Gorgeous Grunge (background with Island Indigo ink on Whisper White CS); Morning Meadow (flowers in Real Red ink); Everything Eleanor (Island Indigo Apothecary accent, fussy cut) and Bring on the Cake (sentiment in Island Indigo).  I cut the sentiment out with the Apothecary Accents Framelits, added some pen-stiching with my Island Indigo marker and mounted it with foam dimensionals to the accent piece, and this was mounted with dimensionals also.  I used the matching Pansy punch to punch out my flowers, shaped the petals, added a pearl to the centers and mounted them with foam dimensionals.  I swiped my Island Indigo ink pad across some Whisper White CS several times to make the paper for my leaves, and punched them with the Bird Builder punch.  I used a Basic Black mat and the card base is Real Red. 
 
I hope you can play along with this week's challenge.  Now hop on over to the Dynamic Duos blog and check out what my fellow Design Team members have created to inspire you.
 
Our challenge ends on Thursdays at noon (PST). 
 
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn
 
 

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Thinking of You for the Dynamic Duos

It's Saturday and time for another Dynamic Duos challenge.  This week is "Black Tie" week and the colors are Basic Black and Melon Mambo and the dessert option is "Umbrellas".
I skipped the option this week and just went with the colors.  I used some retired DSP in Melon Mambo and B/W DSP (not sure which pack it is from).  The Melon Mambo flower is made with the 5 Petal Punch and the Boho Blossoms Punch.  I shaped the petals with my fingers, added a pearl to the center and mounted it with a dimensional.  I used a Sizzix die for the black lacey scalloped oval and Little Leaves Sizzlet die for the leaves.  I used the Scallop Trim Border punch on the mat for the B/W DSP.  The little tag is made with a McGill punch and the sentiment is from Verve's Joyful Blooms. I sponged a little Melon Mambo ink around the tag and used some black fibers to tie it around the flower. The Whisper White panel is embossed with the Lacey Brocade EF.
 
Now hop over to the Dynamic Duos blog and check out what my fellow Design Team members have created to inspire you.  I hope you can join us this week.
 
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn
 
 

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Happy Birthday to You for the Dynamic Duos

Happy Saturday friends.  It is time for a new challenge at the Dynamic Duos.  This week is "Subtly Yours" week and the colors are Pool Party and Pink Pirouette, such a pretty combination. 
 
I used the Week 2 sketch from Viva la Verve January Challenge.
I started with a card base of Pool Party, then Pool Party DSP (from the Comfort Café DSP pack) matted with Basic Black.  The Whisper White panel is embossed with SU Square Lattice EF.  The Pink Pirouette DSP is from the Subtles DSP pack.  I stamped the flowers from Verve's Grateful Elegance on the back of the striped DSP with Mememto Tuxedo Black ink, fussy cut them out and layered with foam dimensionals, then added a pearl to the centers.  The Pool Party leaves are punched with the SU Build A Bird Punch.  The sentiment is from Verve's Plain Jane Birthday To You stamped in Mememto Tuxedo Black ink, and cut out with MFT's Pierced Circle Stax dies.  I used Spellbinders Petite Scallop Circles Large dies for the Basic Black mat. I adhered this panel with foam dimensionals.  The Pool Party tab was made with the SU Decorative Label Punch, trimmed down.
 
Now hop on over to the Dynamic Duos blog and check out the wonderful inspiration from my fellow Design Team mates.  I hope you will be inspired to play along.
 
 
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn
 
 
 

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Dynamic Duos #85 - You Are In My Thoughts and Prayers



Happy Satruday everyone.  It is "Bold & Cheery" week at Dynamic Duos with the colors Summer Starfuit and Garden Green.  You can find all the details over at the Dynamic Duos blog.
Unfortunately, I needed a card for my Sister-in-Law whose mother passed away on Christmas day.  She was 89 and had been in ill health for some time.  Even though it is expected, it still leaves a void in your heart and I wanted to let her know I was thinking of her and keeping her in my prayers.
I used MFT Smooth White CS, SU Basic Black and Garden Green CS, and Summer Starfruit DSP.  The gingham check is stamped with MFT Textile Backgrounds in Garden Green ink. I cut the banner with MFT Fishtail Flags Layers Stax and embossed it with SU Snowburst EF.  The sentiment and flower are from Verve's Wonderfully Made stamped on DSP twice and fussy cut. I sponged the edges of the flowers and leaves and added a dimensional between the flower layers, added a pearl to the center and adhered it with dimensionals. I also used Summer Starfruit dotted ribbon.
My card is based on the Mojo Monday #326 sketch.  I used the flower for the two elements on the banner.
 
Now hop on over to the Dynamic Duos blog and see what my fellow teammates have created for your inspiration.  I hope you can find time to play along.
 
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Dynamic Duos - Happy Anniversary

Happy Saturday everyone.  It's time for another challenge over at the Dynamic Duos and it's "Black Tie" week.  The colors are Black and Cherry Cobbler with the dessert OPTION of "Sparkle".
I made an anniversary card using the Viva la Verve Dec. 2013 Week 3 sketch. 
VLVDec13Week3Sketch 
 The Love DSP is from Echo Park Yours Truly 6x6 pad and the stripe is SU Cherry Cobbler DSP.  The mats are SU Basic Black and the white is MFT Smooth White CS.   The sentiment is from Verve' s Love Story and the large heart is from Verve's Chevron Love stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink and cut out with Verve's Wavy Heart die.  The smaller Cherry Cobbler hearts are cut with Verve's From The Heart die.  I punched the bottom of the panel with SU Scallop Border punch and tied a Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon around the top.  I added the red glitter brad and the Recollections black rhinestone flourish for some "sparkle".
 
Now head over to the Dynamic Duos and check out what my fellow Teammates have created for your inspiration. You can find out all the details on how you can join in the challenge.  I hope you find time to play along during this busy Christmas week.
 
I wish you all a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.
 
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn
 
 

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Dynamic Duos - Happy Birthday Wishes

Yippee, it's Saturday and time for another Dynamic Duos challenge.  This week is "Subtly Yours" and the colors are Marina Mist and Crumb Cake. I love this color combination.


I used all SU supplies for my card:  Everything Eleanor stamp set for the Crumb Cake flourish and Marina Mist flowers.  The sentiment is from Simply Sketched in Marina Mist.  I used the Top Note die and cut  Whisper White and Crumb Cake layers.  I trimmed the white layer at the perforation marks. The flowers are mounted with foam dimensionals and the top note panel is also mounted with dimensionals.  The card base is Marina Mist, a layer of Whisper White and then the Marina Mist DSP.  I also added a Marina Mist 1/8" taffeta ribbon.
 
Now head over to the Dynamic Duos and check out what the other designers have created for your inspiration.  You can find out all the details on how you can play along with the challenge.
 
Thanks for stopping by.
 
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn
 
 

Saturday, December 7, 2013

The Dynamic Duos #82 - Happy Birthday

Happy Satuday morning my friends.  It's time for another color challenge from the Dynamic Duos. This week we have a "Bold & Cheery" combo of Primrose Petals and Gumball Green.

 
I started to make another Christmas card with these colors, but decided on a birthday card instead.  I used SU Whisper White, Primrose Petals and Gumball Green CS and Primrose Petals DSP.  The middle white layer is embossed with the Sizzix Trellis EF.  I stamped the flower from SU Secret Garden in Primrose Petals ink and the leaves in Gumball Green ink and then cut them out with the matching dies.  The sentiment is SU Fancy Birthday (?) (ret. - but I love the font and use this one a lot).  I did some piercing around the edges of the sentiment panel and mounted it with foam dimensionals.  The flower & leaves are also mounted with dimensionals. I finished it off with  Primrose Petals ribbon & bow.
 
The layout I used is from Viva la Verve Dec 2013 Week 1 sketch.
 
Now hop on over to the Dynamic Duos and see what fabulous creations my fellow design team members have to share with you.  I hope you get to join us this week.
 
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping,
JoAnn
 

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Tidings of Comfort and Joy for the Dynamic Duos #81

It is Saturday and that means it is time for a new challenge at the Dynamic Duos.  This week you are to use Midnight Muse and a color of your choice.  I chose to use Silver with the Midnight Muse.
Here's my card.
 
 The card base is SU Whisper White, a layer of American Crafts Silver Glitter paper and then Midnight Muse DSP (retired).  The snowflakes, frame and sentiment are from Verve's Unto Us set stamped in Midnight Muse ink.  I cut the frame out with Verve's Classy Label Die and mounted it with foam dimensionals.  The snowflakes were cutout with Verve's Reindeer Fun die set.  I added a rhinestone to the center of each snowflake and mounted them with foam dimensionals also.  The ribbon is from SU and I added a silver cord bow to the ribbon bow.
 
I am also linking my card to Festive Friday Challenge - Use any of their past challenge graphics -I used snowflakes.
 
Now hop over to the Dynamic Duos and check out the inspiration from the Design Team and join in the challenge.  Can't wait to see what you create.

Dynamic Duos Design Team

Thanks for stopping by.
 
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Happy Birthday Wishes for the Dynamic Duos #80

Good Saturday morning blogging friends.  Today starts a new challenge at The Dynamic Duos.  This week is "Triple Threat" week - use Blushing Bride, Raspberry Ripple and Pear Pizzazz.
Here is my card:
 
I used the current Seize The Sketch sketch.
 My card base is Blushing Bride and the mats are Raspberry Ripple.  I stamped the white panel in Blushing Bride ink with the spots from SU Gorgeous Grunge. I stamped the sentiment from SU Simply Sketched in Raspberry Ripple ink and punched the mat with SU Scallop Trim Border punch.  I adhered the sentiment panel and then stitched around the edges.  The flowers from SU Flower Shop were stamped in Raspberry Ripple and I sponged Blushing Bride ink over them, punched them out with the matching Pansy punch and added pearls to the centers.  They are mounted with foam dimensionals.  The Pear Pizzazz leaves were diecut with the Little Leaves Sizzlet die.
 
Now hop on over to the Dynamic Duos and see what my fabulous team mates have created to inspire you.  I hope you find time to play along this week.
 
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Have A Very Merry Christmas

Happy Saturday morning my friends.  It is time for another Dynamic Duos challenge.  This week is "Black Tie" week and the colors are Black & Smoky Slate (Silver) with the dessert option of Christmas.
Here is my card and I went with the dessert option of Christmas.
My card base is Smoky Slate and the mats are Basic Black.  The DSP is from Fancy Pants' Park Bench 6x6 pad.  I used MFT's Fishtail Flags Stax & Fishtail Flags Layer Stax dies to cut out the banner from Basic Black and Silver Glimmer paper.  The sentiment is from Verve's Peace On Earth stamped in Mememto Tuxedo Black ink on Whisper White CS.  I added a little gray ink to the heart with a blender pen.  I also did some paper-piercing around the edges. The ornament is from Inkadinkado stamped in Versamark ink on Whisper White CS and embossed with Black Embossing Powder.  I fussy cut it out and mounted it with foam dimensionals.  The sentiment panel is mounted with foam dimensionals also.
 
Hop on over to The Dynamic Duos blog and see what my fellow Design Team members have created to inspire you and link up your creations.
 
 
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.
 
Happy Stamping,
JoAnn
 

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Christmas Blessings for Dynamic Duos #78

Happy Saturday everyone.  It is time for another challenge at the Dynamic Duos and it is "Subtly Yours"  week.  You are to use Crumb Cake and Always Artichoke. Neutrals such as black, white, vanilla, skin colors and kraft are also welcome.

Here is my card:
I think these colors make a pretty Christmas card.  I have been wanting to make a white poinsettia after seeing so many beautiful cards on Pinterest.  I used my Spellbinders Poinsettia dies and then sponged some Crumb Cake ink on the veins while they were still in the dies.  I layered them and then added 3 beige colored pearls to the center - they match the Crumb Cake perfectly. The green leaves are Always Artichoke CS.  I added some SU Dazzling Details to the flowers & leaves. 
Here's a closeup photo that shows the sparkle a little better. So pretty IRL.
 
The sentiment is a Verve single stamp "Christmas Blessings" stamped in Always Artichoke ink and matted with a Crumb Cake frame from Spellbinder's Timeless Rectangle.  The sentiment and poinsettia are mounted with foam tape on the Always Artichoke DSP.  The white panel is embossed with The Paper Studio Holly EF and the card base is Crumb Cake.
That's it for my card. 
 
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.  I appreciate your comments.
 
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