Sketch Saturday Challenge #336

Happy Saturday!

We have a new sketch at Sketch Saturday!  Our sponsor this week is A Day for Daisies with a $12 gift certificate going to one lucky winner.

Our sketch this week was designed by Cathy.  

My Interpretation:

I used an image I bought last year called Flowers in Bottles.  Love how this card turned out.  What a fun sketch.

I went with retro papers from Fancy Pants - Trend Setters.  Copic Colors: B000, E50, R24, R29, E33, E37.  My trusty corner rounder broke when I dropped it - oops.  I got a new Fiskars corner rounder a 3 sizes in one punch, which is pretty neat.

  

Close Up

You can see all the DT inspiration and enter our challenge HERE.  Hope you will join us this week.

Challenges:

A Day for Daisies - Use Houndstooth

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb 

2 Cute Ink - Challenge #101, St. Patrick's Day

Happy Monday!

I have a bright and fun post today - a new release and new challenge at 2 Cute Ink.  The challenge theme is St Patrick's Day.   

The image is Lucky Unicorn and the sentiment is Good Luck and St Patrick's Day.

 Close Up

  

 Another version

Supplies --

Image: 2 Cute Ink Lucky Unicorn and Good Luck/St Patrick's Day Sentiments 

Designer Paper: Fancy Pants Beach Bum (from my stash)

Cardstock: PTI Pure Poppy, Bazzill Pineapple

Copic Colors: R46, YR09, Y38, Y13, G43, G46, B32, BV04, BV08, W0, W1, W2, W5, W7.

Punches: Circle and Scallop (double punched)

Die: Taylored Expressions Swirly Clouds

CTMH Clear bubbles 

See all the new images HERE.  You can see all the DT creations on the Challenge Blog and also enter our St. Patrick's Day challenge.  Challenge ends Saturday, March 15th at 11:59 pm.  Hope you will join us!

Challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes 
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Use a stamp or digi 
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes with something from your stash 
Robyn's Fetish - Anything Goes 
That Craft Place - Anything Goes
Doodle Garden - Anything Goes 

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings and joy to you,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #272

Today, we have a new Sketch Saturday Challenge and a new sponsor too.  The sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps.  The image I used is "Calling Bird" and image I won in a challenge a couple months ago.

 

The prize this week is 7 Bugaboo digis! 

And here is Sketch #272 (designed by Jen):

Here is my interpretation:

 I rotated the sketch 90 degrees.

To created the mat for the sentiment I used a flower punch and punched it twice to create more petals.

Supplies --

Image: Bugaboo Calling Bird, Sentiment TAC

Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Designs "Take Note"

Cardstock: PTI Summer Sunrise, Bazzill Flamingo

Nestabilities Circles

Punches: 1" circle, flower punch

Copic Colors: R20, R22, R24, B41, B45, Y32, Y35, Y38, E33, E35, E37

Clear gem

You can see all the design teams creations and enter our sketch challenge HERE.  All images are welcome, hope you will join us.

Challenges: 
Oozak - Sea Colors/Anything Goes 
Card Crafter's Circle - Winged Thing
Creative Corner - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings to you,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #270

 

We have come to a new month - can't believe it's August!  Can you??

The first Saturday of the month at Sketch Saturday means a DT member, Sparkle, is hosting the challenge this week.  She has an online store -- Sparkle that is and she was very generous and gave us an image of our choice to work with. :D This is Lemonade Ruby.  I worked with a digi but she is actually a rubber stamp.  The illustrator is Aki Fukuoka.  Super Cute - huh? 

Here is Sketch #270 (designed by Sparkle):

I ended up flipping the sketch end for end and using the mirror, other than that I stayed pretty literal to the elements of the sketch.

The patterned paper I paired with this great image was My Mind's Eye "Happy Day".

Supplies --

Image: Sparkle Creations Lemonade Ruby

Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye "Happy Day"

Cardstock: Bazzill Whirlpool, PTI Harvest Gold and Sweet Blush

Copic Colors: E00, E11, E13, E21, R01, E09, E33, E35, E37, BG000, BG1, BG53, BG56, W0, RV21, RV23, RV32, Y00, Y19, Y32, Y35, 0

Punches: Flower, 1" circle, Word Tags
Sewing machine with white thread

A|Muse gems

All images are welcome to play along with our Sketch Challenge.  Hope you will join us and check out all the DT's fabulous creations HERE using Sparkle's sketch.

Challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More - Anything Goes
By Lori Designs Challenge - Designer Paper
Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes
Paper Shelter Challenge- Anything Goes
Simon Says - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
Card Crafter's Circle - Spots
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Doodle Pantry - Patchwork Star

Today, I have the Independence Day card I sent to the homebound and family this month.  It is a super simple one so this will be a quick post.  

It is all digital, the papers and image, so all I did was print, cut and assemble.

The image and digital papers are from Doodle Pantry - Patchwork Star and Stars and Stripes Paper Pack which were on sale through July 4th.

Supplies --
Image: Doodle Pantry Patchwork Star
Digital paper: Stars and Stripes Paper Pack
Cardstock: PTI White
Punch: 2.5" circle

Challenges:
Doodle Pantry: Use Doodle Pantry Image
Craft your Passion - Red, White and Blue
Digi Darla's Challenge - Stars and Stripes - Red, White and Blue
Eureka Stamps - Stars N Stripes
Kaboodle Doodle Challenge - Flag colors
Gingerloft - Red, White and Blue
Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...
Happy 4th of July!
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

RRD: Gratitude to God

This week, I have some more ideas to get more out of your punches, another layered flower and a banner.  I used Kaleidoscope Brites cardstock again this week.

I used the 1-1/4 and 1-3/4" Flower Punch

again this week.

 This time I cut the flowers into 6 petals.

 I gently formed the petals to give them some dimension.

I used a large glue dot and placed the larger petals 

on the glue dot, leaving gaps between the petals.

 Then added the second layer of smaller petals.

Then I added a button to the center of the flower.

To make the banner, I used a 1-3/4 square punch.  

I added a paper ruler to my punch to make sure

it is even and centered when I punch.

When the corners are at equal lengths on the ruler

the cut will be centered and even on either side.

 Here is the punched banner.

I added the sentiment "Gratitude to God" on vellum.  It has been a long time {many years} since I've used vellum.  The vellum RRD carries is absolutely perfect for stamping.  The sentiment came out perfect.  It is crisp and clear and sheerness of the vellum does not weigh down the piece.

 I added some Mia's Cottage ribbon and 

the flower to the banner.

  The finished page.

Supplies --

Scrapbook supplies are on sale all month - 20% off at Red Rubber Designs.

Challenges:

Cupcake Inspiration - Photo Inspiration

Crafting When We Can - Summer Fun

Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge - Banners or flags

 Psalm 46:10 "Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

Quirky Crafts Challenges - Handmade flowers and ribbon
Great Impressions - Dies Cuts or Punches

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Red Rubber Designs: Be Happiness

Today, I have a some scrapbook embellishments to show using stamps and punches.  I saw this double punch technique with a scalloped punch on Pinterest and decided to try it with some flower punches.  It is a really clever technique to get more shapes out of one punch.  Gotta love that!

 I used the 2 six petal flower punches (1-1/4" and 1-3/4") 

and a 5/8" circle punch.

 I punched the 2 flowers.

 Then created a handle with some cardstock scraps,

 so I could hold the flower in the punch.

 Then, I rotated the flower so the petal would be divided 
in half and punched a second time.

 Now I have 2 twelve petal flowers.  

I punched a 5/8" hole in the the center of the smaller flower.

Then, layered the smaller flower on the larger with pop dots and added a button in the center.  {I think it looks a lot like a straw flower or daffodil}

Next to create the pocket, I used a coin envelope and cut the top so it was open.  I added some Kaleidoscope Brites cardstock to the pocket. 

 I added a finger grab for the card that slides in the pocket 

with 3/4" circle punch.

 The pull out card is 2-1/8 x 4" and I rounded the corners 

using the Corner Chomper.

I added the flower to the card with a pop dot 

and some Mia's Cottage ribbon to the pocket.

 Using Black Palette ink, I stamped 

a sentiment from "Be Happiness" on the card.

  Here is the finished page.

With the card out of the pocket.

Supplies -- 






Scrapbook supplies are on sale all month - 20% off at Red Rubber Designs.

Challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers - Anything but a card, tag, ATC
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes with sentiment
Stamp and Create - Bright and Bold
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Ribbon or bow 

Thanks for stopping by today...
Blessings,
Deb