Another Birthday RAK

Just had to share this sweet birthday card that Julia Aston (artystamper) sent me...isn't it adorable? Thanks, Julia...you're a doll!

Green at Heart

Roxie has an easy sketch challenge on SCS this week...check it out! I had my Green at Heart DP out from a previous project, so decided to go with it again. Everything is pretty self-explanatory with this card.
STAMPS: Blooming Button Bits (PTI), Tiny Tags (SU)
PAPER: Neenah Solar White, Green at Heart DP (BasicGrey), Raspberry Fizz (PTI)
INK: Old Olive
ACCESSORIES: Large scallop punch (EK Success), Ribbon (PTI), Vintage buttons (PTI), Tiny Tag punch, thread

Verve Beach Party Card #5

This is the last sketch card for Verve's Beach Party Challenges to celebrate the release of new stamp sets on Friday. This is currently one of my fave sets to play with...the flower is gorgeous when you cut it out and pop w/dimensionals. I outlined the image using a Stardust gellyroll pen. No coloring involved, so it went together quickly. Gotta get ready for work...no more stamping today.
STAMPS: Feel the Sun (Verve)
PAPER: Green at Heart DP (BasicGrey), White
INK: Versafine Onyx Black
ACCESSORIES: Paper ribbon doilies (BasicGrey), Metal sticker dots (Walmart)

Mojo Monday

The Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge was perfect for a birthday card I needed for my rocker son's birthday tomorrow. I kept it simple and tweaked the sketch just a tiny bit. I added Crystal Effects to the drum heads and outlined the small star with a glitter pen. The large star was sprayed with Shimmerz/alcohol spray for a hint of sheen. So glad you stopped by for a visit...have a blessed day!

STAMPS: You Rock by Verve; Drums by Snag'em Stamps (Imaginisce)
PAPER: Riding Hood Red, Textured CS by SU, Mambi Color Basics DP by Me & My Big Ideas
INK: Versafine Onyx Black
ACCESSORIES: Labels Three Nestabilities, CB, Crystal Effects, Gellyroll glitter pen, Star punch (SU), Spiral punch (SU)

Verve's Beach Party Card #4

I just can't stop myself...this is my 4th card already this week for the Verve Beach Party challenges! I colored this freebie Sale-a-bration set image with Copics. The DP was a bargain find at TJ Maxx today - Safari Chic Stack by DCWV. It really is time to quit this obsessive hobby and go to bed! TFL!

STAMPS: A Flower for all Seasons (SU), Big Wish by Verve (sentiment)
PAPER: Safari Chic by DCWV, White
INK: Old Olive, Black
ACCESSORIES: CB, Labels Ten Nestabilities, Adhesive gemstones, Ribbon, Metal coil embellishment, Oval punches by SU, Copic sketch markers

Birthday Dahlia

Managed to get another Verve Beach Party Challenge card done before Dancing with the Stars came on TV (yes, I love that show!). At first I was stumped knowing what to do with the 3 staggered panels, but went to PTI's new Green Boutique pad for coordinating prints to go with their dahlia image. I colored with Copics, cut out & layered with dimensionals. I sprayed the flower with Shimmerz/alcohol spray to add a sheen. Some stitching on my Janome and some silver pearls finished up this fun sketch. Be sure and check in on the Verve forum on SCS to join in the beach party challenges. Get that bikini ready for Friday night! :-)

STAMPS: Delightful Dahlia (PTI), Big Wish (Verve) - sentiment.
PAPER: Green Boutique DP & Hawaiian Shores by PTI, Neenah solar white
INK: Versafine Onyx Black
ACCESSORIES: Copic sketch markers: YG13, YG17, YG95, Y08, BG11, BG15, BG34; Silver pearls, Janome sewing machine

Verve Beach Party Challenge #2

Julee Tilman's 2nd sketch for her release party this week reminded me of a sun peeking out, so I inked up an image from Verve's 'Let it Shine' set. I rotated a piece of paper and sponged along the edge to create rays. The trees were colored with Copics (YG17, YG21, YG23), cut out & popped with dimensionals. The DP was from a matstack called Pocket full of Posies by DCWV...found at TJ Maxx today! I was so excited when I entered the store and found an entire display of scrapbook supplies at VERY reasonable prices! Summer Sun is one of 2 SU colors that I will be sad to see retire (the other one is Green Galore). Guess all good things must come to an end - lol! Hope your day is (or was) a sunny one...thanks for stopping by and commenting!

STAMPS: Let it Shine (sentiment), Up, Up & Away (small tree), Plain Jane (lg. tree) - all by Verve
PAPER: Summer Sun, White, DCWV Pocket full of Posies DP
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Brads, Sponge, String, Dimensionals, Copics, Marvy corner scallop punch