Sketch Saturday Challenge #265

There is a new sketch challenge at Sketch Saturday!  This week's sponsor is Milk Coffee, a new digi site for me.  Super cute images and we were given one to work with.  I chose Michelle in Hot Air Balloon.

Really fun to play with and I thought it was perfect for this week's sketch too.  Here is Sketch #265 (designed by Jen):

I was going through my paper pads and found the most perfect paper pack in my stash by Doodlebug Designs "Flower Box".  I also used a couple dies I've had for quite some time.  The stitch sun and cloud are from Lil' Inkers Designs.  It is SO nice to finally use things. 

I thought the sun and cloud were perfect for the upper embellishments and the flowers for the lower embellishment. 

For the 3 strips across the bottom of the sketch, I used a PaperTrey Ink die "In the Meadow".  The flowers were cut free hand from the patterned paper.

Supplies -- 

Image:  Milk Coffee Michelle in Hot Air Balloon

Patterned Paper:  Doodlebug Designs "Flower Box"

Cardstock: PTI White, Harvest Gold and Raspberry Fizz, Bazzill Whirlpool

Copic Colors: E00, E11, E13, E21, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, RV13, RV14, RV09, BG10, BG53, BG57, YG11, YG13, YG25, Y13, Y15, Y17, YR61, YR65, 0

Dies: PTI In the Meadow, Lil Inkers Clouds and Sunshine

Sketch Saturday Challenges are open to all images and products, the only rule is to use the sketch. The prize this week from Milk Coffee is 5 digis!  Hope you will join us!

You can see all the DT's creations and enter the challenge HERE.

Challenges:
Crafting for All Seasons - Girly
Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes
Creative Moments - Flowers
Inky Impressions - 3 papers, 2 embellishments, 1 image
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Girl Power
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Say it with flowers
Digi Haven - Flowers
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #264

Today, we have a new Sketch Challenge at Sketch Saturday and it's Jen's birthday too! 

 

Happy Birthday Jen!  

Jen designs the majority of the sketches for the blog, so this week's challenge is to use your favorite of Jen's sketches #216 - 263.  You can see a lot of the sketches HERE - note that Jen's sketches are unlabeled.

 

The sponsor this week is Loves Rubber Stamps and prize is a $10 store voucher.

I chose Sketch #255:

The image I used today is a Nina B stamp, Chalkboard Birthday, available at The Craft's Meow.  I had to get it because I've been seeing this chalkboard technique everywhere!    

First, I used Palette New Canvas ink and a sponge to create the used chalkboard look and heat set it.  Then, I stamped the Birthday sentiment with VersaMark ink added white embossing powder and heat embossed.  I ran the New Canvas ink pad along the edge of the image. 

Supplies --
Image: Nina B "Chalkboard Birthday"
Patterned Paper: Pebbles Walnut Grove
Cardstock: PTI True Black, Kraft and Pure Poppy
Ink: VersaMark, Palette New Canvas
White embossing powder
White eyelets
Cuttlebug embossing folder Distress Stripe

Sketch Saturday Challenges are open to all images and products, the only rule is to use the sketch.  This week, Challenge #264, YOU pick your favorite sketch from Jen's past designs!  Hope you will join us!

You can see all the DT's creations and enter the challenge HERE.

Challenges:
Lady Anne's Challenge - Use a Stamp
Word Art Wednesday - Uplifting sentiment
Technique Time Tuesday - Faux Chalkboard
Card Mania - Use Kraft paper
Creative Stamp Friends - Birthday
Cupcake Craft Challenges - Sentiment as focus
Fairy Tale Challenge - Happy Birthday
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Stampin' For the Weekend - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...
Blessings,
Deb

The Crafts Meow - Natures Beauty

Today, I have the June card of encouragement for my homebound ministry.  I used a set I had for some time.  It is from The Craft's Meow and called Nature's Beauty, which I believe is retired.  I could not find it.  It is very possible I bought from the clearance section last summer.

I stamped the flowers 3 times, starting with the light blue, then green and lastly black.  I sponged some blue and green ink to fill in the gaps after I stamped the blue image.  

Supplies-- 

Stamps: The Crafts Meow "Natures Beauty"

Papers: PTI Spring Rain, Simply Chartreuse, True Black, White

Ink: PTI Spring Rain, Simply Chartreuse, True Black 

Challenges:

ABC Challenges - Summer Theme
Eureka Stamps - Anything Goes
Kaboodle Doodle - Summer
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Things with Wings
Victorine Challenge - In the garden with bugs

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings.

Deb  

Sketch Saturday Challenge #263

 

Today, is my second official post for the Sketch Saturday design team!  I'm loving it already.  :D  I used a ODB stamp set I just got too - what a concept using a stamp right away rather than a year later - LOL!

Sketch Saturday is a sketch blog, there's a new sketch challenge each Saturday.  I've been a follower for awhile and love the sketches.  Sketch Saturday Challenges are open to all images, all you have to do is follow the sketch.  Simple concept - Love it!   

So here is Sketch #263 (designed by Jen):

 

 This is my interpretation of the sketch:

The hexagon pattern is a patterned paper from My Mind's Eye "Be Amazing" paper pad.  I cut it free hand, following the pattern in the sketch.  The yellow gingham is also from the same MME paper pad. 

Jen (sketch designer extraordinaire) had mentioned in our instructions she was thinking an image could be added to one side.  I chose an image from Our Daily Bread "Butterfly Branch".  I stamped the branch twice and cut out one branch, added some color.  The second image, I colored and cut out the butterflies to add dimension to the branch.

Supplies -- 

Stamps: Our Daily Bread "Butterfly Branch", Sentiment TAC

Patterned papers: My Mind's Eye "Be Amazing"

Cardstock: PTI Kraft, Bazzill Artesian Pool

Ink: Memento Black 

Copic Colors: E40, E41, E43, E44, E47, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, RV23, RV25, RV29, BG10, BG56, BG57

Sewing machine with white thread

Darice black self adhesive gems

You can see all the creations by the design team HERE.  The sponsor this week is Sassy Studio Designs and the prize is 4 digi's! 

Challenges:
Lady Anne's Challenge - Anything Goes (use a stamp)
Word Art Wednesday - Uplifting sentiment
Card Crafters Circle - In Stitches
Delicious Doodles Challenge - All Creatures great and small
Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes #107

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Nina B - Chalkboard Birthday

Hi All,

I have a birthday card today.  I'm using a Nina B set "Chalkboard Birthday"  which is available through The Craft's Meow.  

This is a really simple card.  I stamped the sentiment with PTI Vintage Cream ink, a pigment ink.  A great ink, it looks chalky and you can see I smeared it a bit, but I think that is OK considering I was going for a chalkboard look.

The patterned paper is from Pebbles "Walnut Grove".  Love the banner pattern.  Cardstock is PTI True Black, Kraft and Pure Poppy.  The Pure Poppy panel is popped and so is the chalkboard sentiment.  I added a twill loop accent to finish the card.

I made this card with several people in mind, a couple teachers and one childhood friend whom I played "school" with all the time. We had a black slate chalkboard in the basement.  A fun childhood memory. :)

Happy Birthday Debbie!  Your card is in the mail. :D

Challenges:
Make it Monday - Anything Goes 
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
CAS-ual Fridays - CAS and banners/flags
Fairy tale Challenge - Pennants 

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb  

Taylored Expressions May Card Kit

Hi All,

Today, I have several cards I made with Taylored Expressions May Card Kit to share.  Here is the May stamp of the Month "Cute Pie".  A really cute set...here is -- 

 

I'm really loving these card kits.  I subscribe to the deluxe kit which comes with the stamp of the month, patterned paper pad, coordinating cardstock and ribbon.  The patterned paper pad for May is from Echo Park, "Sweet Girl".  

This first one is a simple one, white on white with a few pops of color.  I love how the paper and stamps match, so that is how I chose the flower colors.  I stamped the flower with PTI Pure Poppy and then again with Memento Angel Pink.  The leaves are stamped with PTI Simply Chartreuse.  I cut out the flowers and leaves.  

The flower and center are popped with the leaves behind.  I added a floral panel with sentiment and stitching. 

 

The next card is a fun one.  I paired the close line paper with the clothes line image.  I did some paper piecing on this one.  The red panel is popped.  I've seen this on many blogs and I think it such a clean accent.

The third card is a really girly one.  The base card is PTI Sweet Blush cardstock.  I used a scalloped border from one of the patterns in the paper pad.  

The dress is paper pieced.  The sentiment is cut from one of the papers in the paper pad.

The last card I created has an S-shaped front flap which was cut with a PTI die.  I stamped the other flower in the set with PTI Pure Poppy ink and cut them out.  I added pearls to the center and a cross stitch floss stem to each flower.

I really had fun playing with set over Memorial Day weekend and better yet I'm caught up on my kits - yay!  Waiting on the June kit to come. :D

Challenges:
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Hobby House - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Stampin' for the weekend - cute
Polkadoodles and Studio 12 - birthday card using scraps
Inspire Me Friday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...
Blessings,
Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #262

Happy Saturday!

A new sketch challenge starts today at Sketch Saturday.  I love working with these sketches!  I just could not help myself to jump in this week. 

The sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp!  The prize is $25 store voucher, which will go to the winner of Sketch Challenge #262. 

All images are welcome at Sketch Saturday all you have to do is follow the sketch.  Here is Sketch #262 (Created by Jen):

The image I used today is a Freebie digi Mabelle RO is offering over at her new blog - Whimsy and Stars Studio!  The image is called "Searching".  

You still have time to pick up this cutie, actually Mabelle is giving away 2 digis!  All you have to do is follow and subscribe to the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog.  There is also a challenge to enter on her blog if you use the free image. :D

The patterned paper is new from Simple Stories - Vintage Bliss, which I thought was perfect for this image.  I actually took two pictures with and without the Glossy Accents and decided on the one with. :D  I was so relieved that I didn't ruin the card - Whew!

Supplies -
Digital Image: Mabelle RO "Searching"
Patterned Papers: Simple Stories Vintage Bliss
Cardstock: Bazzill Rain
Copic Colors: E00, E11, E13, E21, E30, R02, R20, R22, R24, YR21, YR23, YR24, YG91, YG93, BG10, BG53, BG57, 0
Dies: Nestabilities Ovals and Lacey Ovals
Sewing machine with white thread
Glossy Accents
Paper posies
Pearls

You can see all the DT's lovely creations and enter the sketch challenge HERE.

Challenges:  
Whimsy and Stars - Use Free digi
4 Crafty Chicks - Flowers

Thanks for stopping by...
Blessings,
Deb

Sketch Saturday Celebrating 5 years!

Great news to share today, I was invited to be a Saturday Girl last week - which means a Sketch Saturday design team member!  The e-mail invitation came on my birthday too.  What a great birthday surprise - huh?!?  

Sketch Saturday is a sketch blog, there's a new sketch challenge each Saturday.  I've been a follower for awhile and love the sketches.  Especially since I craft mostly on the weekends and it is so nice to start creating with some sketch inspiration.  Sketch Saturday Challenges are open to all images, all you have to do is follow the sketch.  Simple concept - Love it!

Sketch Saturday turned 5 years old in May - to celebrate their birthday they are offering Blog Candy until June 19th!  Here is the offer - a trio of goodies...

 

 You have 2 weeks to take part and leave your
blog link with the Blue Froggy HERE.

There is only one rule and that is that you

are a Sketch Saturday follower.
This Draw Closes at 2pm (UK Time) June 19, 2013.

My first official post with Sketch Saturday will be June 15th!

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Taylored Expressions April Card Kit

Today I have a few cards I created using Taylored Expressions April card kit.  I know I'm a little behind, but I'm hoping I will be back on track soon. 

The April stamp of the month was "Simple Greetings".  The patterned paper in the kit was Fancy Pants Park Bench.  I love the colors of this paper pad.   Coordinating cardstock and ribbon came with the kit, however I used a couple other colors of cardstock, PTI Vintage Cream and Summer Sunrise.

The leaves were stamped on Vintage Ivory cardstock with VersaMagic Sea Breeze, flowers with PTI Summer Sunrise and Harvest Gold.  I cut the flowers out by hand and added an amber gem to the center.  I also added some stitching with ivory thread. 

For this second card, I stamped the leaves using PTI True Black ink.  The flower is stamped with VersaMagic Sea Breeze.  I added some stitching with black thread and black gems. 

The last card is a simple one.  I used the gold and black cardstock and ribbon from the kit.  I used several punches a 1.75" and 2" dia circle die.  The gold punched layer was done using a 2.5" dia scalloped punch and double punching to create the pinking shears edge.  See this post where I show double punching to create a new shape.

Supplies Card 1

Stamps: Taylored Expressions Simple Greetings

Patterned paper: Fancy Pants Park Bench

Cardstock and ribbon from kit 

Other cardstock: PTI Vintage Ivory, Summer Sunrise

Amber gems

Sewing machine with ivory thread

Supples Card 2

Stamps: Taylored Expressions Simple Greetings

Patterned paper: Fancy Pants Park Bench

Cardstock and ribbon from kit

Other cardstock: PTI Vintage Ivory

Black gems

Sewing machine with black thread

Supplies Card 3

Stamps: Taylored Expressions Simple Greetings

Patterned paper: Fancy Pants Park Bench

Cardstock and ribbon from kit

Punches: 1.75", 2" dia circle and 2.5" scalloped

Challenges:

The Hobby House - Anything Goes
Card Makin Mama's - Use Rubber stamp
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts - Anything Goes
Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Reverse Confetti - Peacock Pretties

Hi All,

You may have heard or maybe not - but a new stamp company opened in May called Reverse Confetti, owned by Jen del Muro.  She is an amazing cardmaker and I loved seeing her cards and she hosted a sketch challenge too.

She is continuing her sketch challenges with her new company - Yay!  Since, I have one of her sets I made a card for the challenge.  Here is the sketch...  

Supplies -- 

Stamps: Reverse Confetti "Peacock Pretties"

Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants "Beach Bum"

Ink: Kaleidacolor Creole Spice

Cardstock: PTI white, Ripe Avocado, Enchanted Evening, Summer Sunrise

MayArts rickrack

Kaiser orange gems

Challenges:

Reverse Confetti - SFYTT #1 

Card Makin Mamas - Use rubber stamps

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Anything Goes with ribbon

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb