Aim For the Stars

Ryann Salamon — Mon, 28 May 2012 10:00:46 +0000

Happy Memorial Day! I hope you’re all enjoying an awesome three day weekend! My weekend has been fairly low key thus far but I’m ending it on a BANG! (Insert Exciting News HERE)…I’m so delighted to share that I’m being featured today on the Moxie Fab World blog as Moxie Fabber of the Week! :))))

I’ve got another Gallery Idol open audition number today. I’ve had this idea floating around in my head for a couple of weeks now and finally sat down to put it to paper earlier this week. Saying I love how this turned out is an understatement. I’m in love with this card, like seriously in love!

Stamps: Paper Smooches (Alphadot)

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (white, pure poppy, golden harvest)

Ink: Jenni Bowlin (fountain pen)

Accessories: Spellbinders (circle die); Papertrey Ink (star die)

Portobello Road: Sneak

Ryann Salamon — Sun, 27 May 2012 10:00:05 +0000

Hello and happy Sunday! I’m blogging today over at Paper Made Bakery. I’m sharing a NON-CARD project (what!!), so why not pop on over and check it out. :) You can find it HERE.

While you are there, be sure to check out the full kit. You can find it HERE!

Congrats! Balloons

Ryann Salamon — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:00:18 +0000

Happy Saturday! Happy three day weekend! This is one of the few holidays that my hubby gets off, so that makes me extra happy!! :) While I plan to spend lots of time with him this weekend, I also have plans tonight to get together with a girlfriend for crafting and pizza!

I recently got the Sweet Day collection from Echo Park and made a few cards with it earlier this week. This is one of those cards. I love the muted colors in this collection. It’s all very warm and fuzzy to me. Happy sigh…

Stamps: Lawn Fawn (Sophie’s Sentiments)

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (kraft, white)

Patterned Paper: Echo Park (Sweet Day collection)

Accessories: Echo Park (stickers); Clear & Simple Stamps (ribbon)

Tools: Stampin Up (scallop border punch)

You Can Do It!

Ryann Salamon — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:00:18 +0000

Hello again! So here we are at Thursday already. I don’t know about you, but this week has gone by super fast for me. I got a ton of stuff done yesterday, including squeezing in a little time for crafting last night. I didn’t make this card last night, but last week while at a friend’s house. I *love* everything about this card; from the colors, patterns and the layout I used. Love!!! In case you didn’t notice, it’s yet another encouragement card for the Gallery Idol open auditions… :)

Stamps: Paper Smooches (Alphadot); Pink Paislee (London Market)

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (white, melon berry)

Patterned Paper: Lily Bee Design (Buttercup collection)

Ink: Jenni Bowlin (fountain pen)

Accessories: Buttons Galore & More (buttons)

Other: sewing machine, white thread

Picture Perfect

Ryann Salamon — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:01 +0000

Hello and welcome to Wednesday! I don’t have much to say so I’ll just get right along to the card I’m sharing today. I got some Amy Tangerine papers recently and whipped this card up last week. It came together very quickly – I love these kinds of cards!! Well that’s it for me today. I hope you’re having a great week!! :)

Stamps: Lawn Fawn (Say Cheese, My Cup of Tea)

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (raspberry fizz)

Patterned Paper: American Crafts (Amy Tangerine collection)

Ink: Jenni Bowlin (fountain pen)

Accessories: Tim Holtz (staples); American Crafts (die cuts)

You’re the Best

Ryann Salamon — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:31 +0000

Hello friends! I have another encouragement card to share today. This one has some of my favorite Lily Bee Designs patterned paper on it. I *love* LBD papers!! I kept this card pretty simple. My new favorite embellishments are the tiny laser cut wood pieces from Studio Calico. I only have the stars and butterflies, but I want them all!! :)

Stamps: Wilson Designs (Let’s Rock)

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper: Lily Bee Design (Head Over Heals and Buttercup collections)

Ink: Jenni Bowlin

Accessories: Studio Calico (stars); Lawn Fawn (cord)

You’e the Pick of the Patch

Ryann Salamon — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:33 +0000

Welcome to another Monday! I hope you all had a FAB weekend! Mine was pretty low-key. I did go to the Paper Made Bakery card class here in San Diego, but other than that, not much else. :) I did make a couple more encouragement themed cards for Gallery Idol this weekend. I actually have a few saved up to share on my blog throughout the next week or so. Hopefully you won’t get too tired of being encouraged! :)

Stamps: Clear & Simple Stamps (Icon Sentiments)

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (fine linen, harvest gold)

Patterned Paper: Simple Stories (Summer Fresh collection)

Ink: Jenni Bowlin (fountain pen)

Accessories: Simple Stories (die cut sticker); Papertrey Ink (twill ribbon, button); May Arts (jute twine)

Tools: Stampin Up scallop border punch

Paper Made Bakery: Portobello Road Sneak

Ryann Salamon — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:00:07 +0000

Hello and happy Sunday! I’m blogging today over at Paper Made Bakery. I’m sharing a very CAS card, so why not pop on over and check it out. You can find it HERE.

While you are there, be sure to check out the full kit. You can find it HERE!

Welcome Little One

Ryann Salamon — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:13:05 +0000

I had some free time so I thought I would get a challenge done today. I don’t participate in challenges often, but I like to when I can. I was in the mood to make a baby card, so I played along with the Be Inspired challenge and used one of my favorite baby sets, Priceless Joy.

I was inspired not only by the colors, but the bird too!

I used the face of the bumble bee in the set as the bird’s nest. I just inked it up and then wiped off the ink on the eye and then stamped. The bird is paper pieced and popped up.

Supplies used

Stamps: The Alley Way Stamps (Priceless Joy)

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (white, kraft, fine linen, canyon clay, spring moss)

Patterned Paper: Lily Bee Design (Butterscotch and Head Over Heals collections)

Ink: Jenni Bowlin (brown sugar)

Accessories: May Arts (jute twine)

Tools: Stampin Up (scallop border punch)

You Are Fabulous!

Ryann Salamon — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:44:21 +0000

So yesterday I had what I think has been the most productive day I’ve had in a really long time! I got some “work” stuff done, applied for a couple of jobs, made a couple of cards and started on a couple design team assignments. I also did some clean-up and re-organizing of my craft area. All of this was fueled by a couple cups of coffee throughout the day. :) I’m starting my day today with coffee in hope of a repeat of yesterday!

I have a standing Monday “date” with a couple of crafty friends each week. This past Monday I made a couple of cards for the Gallery Idol contest Paper Crafts mag is putting on. This is one of those cards… I’m also entering this into the Simon Says Stamp Clean & Simple challenge.

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (white, pure poppy)

Patterned Paper: Lily Bee Design (Buttercup collection)

Accessories: Martha Stewart (chipboard shapes); Pebbles Inc. (dimensional die cut); Kaisercraft (pearls)