International Bizarre Designer Series Paper

Teddy Bear Baby

May 9, 2013 · 6 Comments

Teddy Bear Baby was made for welcoming a new baby. A new baby of a blogging friend of mine, Nicole! We post about the same time everyday and send each other nice comments on our cards. I have even used a design of hers or two. She has inspired me to take part in more card challenges. And, I just found out they had a new little boy. So, she was part of my inspiration for today!

The other parts of inspiration come from Dynamic Duos color challenge. This time around the colors were Daffodil Delight and Baja breeze. Perfect baby boy colors! And, my layout design comes from Techno Stamper. It’s the Monday Lunchtime Sketch, #262. Combine the two and what a great combination to create a sweet little number like my card here.

I am pleased with my stamped background paper, it’s cute little teddy bears! I just added scraps of the colors required for the challenge and I’m done. That’s a real good reason not to throw those little pieces away!

Congratulations again Nicole on your newest family member! Enjoy my interweb baby happiness!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Get Well, My Dear

May 5, 2013 · 4 Comments

~~Happy Lemonade Day!~~ Get well my dear!

I got up this morning deciding to make a card for Freshly Made Sketches card challenge #84. I pulled my card stock and paper and was just pondering my options.

Then, I got a few text messages. It was my daughter. She is sick. She has finals this week. She is not feeling well, at all. Being so far away, there is not too much you can do other than just call them, and stay on the phone with them. Makes it seem as though you are sort of close. But, non the less, you are still there for them.

So, this means as I was on the phone with her, the direction of my card changed. I was still going with my inspiration from FMS, just a ‘Get well” instead of my original plan. No biggie. But, a very nice result.

So, my dear, GET WELL. Get through those finals! Love you –

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Bizarre HI

April 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Yep, that’s right, I call this ‘Bizarre Hi’. Why, do you ask?

Well, it’s because of this funky DSP, International Bizarre! You guessed it, another card challenge. This one is from Stampin’ Connection again, SCCSC165. And, in Libby fashion, I turned it on its side!

This is my second time to join them. Love the clean, simple lines of this sketch. And, I have to admit, I used the International Bizarre Designer Series Paper, again. The patterns in this funky pack are all so different. So, you probably would not have noticed that unless I told you!

The colors here are Pool Party, Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry. By turning the card on its side, the flag points to the sentiment. Adds a little punch. And, it really makes a difference. ‘HI’ does become the focal point. I used the retired Go Go Boots Sizzlit Alphabet for the ‘HI’. Also, this card requires few supplies! An added bonus!

This should brighten someones day, ya think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Happy Birthday Lia

April 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Now, this is different, isn’t it?

I needed to make a card for my sister-in-law’s birthday, it’s today. I was stumped on what direction to go in. And, then, I ran across this sketch challenge on Stampin’ Connection, SCCSC164. And, I thought, that’s it! I’ll try it.

I really like the way it turned out. I wanted to use some of this funky DSP, International Bizarre. And, since it’s such a busy print, it worked so well for this sketch. I’m happy. My base is the Naturals Ivory card stock. I think it picks up a little on whatever colors its paired with. i use it a lot. I added the little 5/8 Vanilla Flower Trim from the Spring Mini and, done!

Note: In looking at the post before send to you interweb friends, I did notice I did not capture the beauty and brightness of this unique DSP, sorry.

I hope she is happy that I made this special posting for her birthday!

Happy Birthday, Lia. Miss you!

Happy Stampin’
Libby