Thursday, March 26, 2009

Lovely Tree


Lovely Tree, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

This was my attempt of direct to paper technique. I tried to follow Michelle Zindorf's card but my colors in the foreground and sky came out darker and rougher. Still I was pleased with my first attempt at this technique. The tree is from the set "Lovely as a Tree" I love that set.

Last weeks challenge


Last weeks challenge, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

This was a card I did last week but didn't enter in the challenge. I didn't care for the layout and so I really didn't like the card that much.

Thank you


picnikfile_Hxl64M, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

Do you ever get a stamp set and then think to yourself. Why did I get this set? What was I going to do with it? Well this is one of the sets but I like it and it has a lot of potential

Sponge time


Sponge time, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

I didn't have all the stamps that Michelle Zindorf used in her creation but I tried to make stems work.

Sally's paper


Sally's paper, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

My girlfriend Sally gave me this awesome handmade paper for my birthday. I put it on this gable green and I like the way it turned out. It feels fresh.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Bloom where u r planted


Bloom where u r planted, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

This is another attempt at trying the brayer. This is one of Michelle Zindorf's creations. I'm pretty proud of it.

Linda's creation


Linda's creation, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

My friend Linda also tried her hand at using the brayer and sponging. I think she did an awesome job.

soft flowers


soft flowers, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

I saw these colors on the front of a recent Southern Living magazine. Love the combination. Baja breeze is one of my favorite colors. It just seems to go with everything.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

#2 Box


#2 Box, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

Used the Upsy Daisy Set on this box with Kiwi Ribbon.

Box #2


Box #2, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

I pulled the ribbon through the holes of the daisies. Not sure if I like it or not. Just seems to be missing something.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Braying For Love


Braying For Love, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

I have been trying to improve my brayer and sponging technique. I love Michelle Zindorf''s blog. Her work is awesome. I didn't have the same stamps as she used in a similar card but I thought this turned out pretty good for an amateur. I'm giving this one to my girlfriend Sally. Today is her birthday. I hope she likes it. By the way I used Thoughts and Prayers, Pocket Silhouettes, and Warm Words. I can't wait to get home today and play some more. Happy Friday!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Linda's Talent


Linda's Talent, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

Isn't this card great? My girlfriend and biggest supporter of my Stampin Up addiction made this card for her aunt. She always thinks she has to be hanging out with me in order to be creative but I think she does fine by herself. Not that I don't mind the company!!! She used the sets "Pocket Silhouettes" and "Best Kind Of Friend" which describes her to a "T".

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Design Challenge #117


Design Challenge #117, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

This isn't quite what I had in mind when I started thinking about this challenge but it turn out pretty well I think. I started off using the textured plate brayered with black and rolled through the Big Shot. One thing I learned that I will pass on to you is not to use the Black Staz On with the textured plate. The Black dye pad works better. The stamps are from Friends 24-7 and Warm Words.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Thoughts and Prayers


Thoughts and Prayers, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

This and the next two cards are the ones we made at Friday night's stamp class. Everyone did an excellent job and we had fun. I think who ever receives these will be touched.

Inspired By Nature.


DSC08221, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

Love the beads in this one. This card was easy to do and the girls loved it.

Friends 24-7


Friends 24-7, originally uploaded by Pungo Stamper.

Love that Saffron Ribbon.