SCS Sketch Challenge

A really quick and easy card for today's Sketch Challenge on Splitcoaststampers! Another plus is that it's very flat and easy to mail.  It's pretty self explanatory, so I'll just get right to my enabler's list...

STAMPS: Christmas Blessings (Reverse Confetti).
PAPER: Warm Heart (Reverse Confetti), Brushed Silver (SU), White (PTI).
INK: Grape Soda (Reverse Confetti).
ACCESSORIES: Snowflake Trio dies (Reverse Confetti), Purple twine, Rhinestones (SU).

Simple Thanks

This is a quick card post using some leftover flowers from a previous project paired with a popped up window frame for Splitcoaststampers' 600th Sketch Challenge.  We were to choose any of the last 100 sketches and I went with SC596.  

Here's what I used:

STAMPS: Painted Flowers (Altenew), Fancy Frames (Paper Smooches).
PAPER: Black and White Collection by Recollection; Black, White by PTI.

Christmas Joy

This was a quick one layer card I created for the SCS Sketch Challenge. No stamping involved...just die cut elements and some wood veneer snowflake embellishments!

DIES: Winter Words, Wreaths, and Branch Out Confetti Cuts by Reverse Confetti; Stitched Fishtail Flags STAX Die-Namics by MFT.

On an oily side note...here's another DIY essential oil gift idea. I just recently found out about this alternative to chemical laden fabric softeners...PLUS...these wool dryer balls cut down on the length of drying time.  Not only does your laundry smell great, you won't use as much electricity to run your dryer.  Hartville Hardware is a HUGE hardware store that I always love to visit when I go to my hometown in Hartville, Ohio.  While there over Thanksgiving, I got excited when I saw some wool dryer balls already made up, so took the shortcut and bought 2 of them.  I'll admit I haven't remembered to use them yet (my house is still in remodeling chaos mode), but want to try them out soon!  Let me know if you have had any experience with wool dryer balls...I'd love to hear how you like them!

Colour Q & Sketch Challenge

A quick post before heading off to work with a clean and simple masculine valentine!  I knew I wanted to incorporate this heart border Die-Namics die by MFT, so went with some inlaid pieces of Cherry Cobbler CS against the black outline.

I used the Colour Q Challenge colors (red, black, newsprint and a neutral) and paired it with the SCS Sketch Challenge.  The
patterned paper was perfect since newsprint was part of the houndstooth design (from My Mind's Eye "Filled With Love" 6x6 pad).  I black embossed the

sentiment from Verve's Love Notes set; the arrow is from Crushin' by Reverse Confetti. 
The vertical strip is a piece of vellum with torn edges. The shiny gold sequin heart doesn't show up well in the photo, but I wanted a wee bit of added sparkle and shine!  To add some texture, I looped some red jute twine behind the popped sentiment circle.  The finished card is 4 3/4" square.

Have a blessed day and thanks for popping in...

ODBD Sneak Peek

I'm happy to bring you a sneak peek at a new stamp set - Sing Thy

Grace - and a new embossing/cutting plate - Faithful Fish Pattern - by Our Daily Bread Designs that will be released on Thursday, January 1st. When I saw the sketch for SCS Sketch Challenge, I knew I wanted to create a corner collage using this grunge style sentiment and guitar.  The background paper is from ODBD Christmas Paper Collection 2014.  The stars were cut using ODBD Sparkling Stars die set.

Be sure and stop by the ODBD blog on Thursday to see the new products!  I'll also have a couple of cards here on my blog for the new release! See you then...

Let It Snow!

...and snow it did nearly all day yesterday! Huge flakes which means it was a wet snow and didn't stick much in spite of falling most of the day.

The SCS Sketch Challenge is an easy one this week and perfect to showcase this new sled image from Our Daily Bread Designs' December release.  I love adding coarse glitter to the snow because it really sparkles and shines IRL!  The tag is a new Mini tag die by ODBD.  I tweaked the layout and added the sentiment to a tag rather than the bottom of the sketch.  Stay tuned for my next post for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  This will be a fun, prize-filled ride beginning at 9:00 AM EST!

STAMPS: Let It Snow (ODBD)
PAPER: Cozy Christmas by Simple Stories; Vintage Cream (PTI), X-Press It Blending Card.

Sketch Challenge

Using the sketch on SCS for the new Sketch Challenge, I was able to get another Christmas card knocked out! I went with a flipped version since it was easier to fit a sentiment into a horizontal  rectangle.  I went with more arranging of the fun wintertime stamps in WPlus9's Merry and Bright stamp set.  Papers are from Simple Stories' Cozy Christmas 6x6 pad.  Stitched rectangle dies are by Lil Inker Designs.  Quick post today...heading out to work again shortly! Thanks for stopping by...

Sneak Peek

 

Here is a sneak peek for the Nov. 1st release at ODBD!  Let's just say I've been seeing lots of stars in preparation for the new release - lol!  I used the layout for the Sketch Challenge on SCS to feature this new stamp set - His Birth. The Sparkling Stars dies will be a must have...not just for Christmas but for many other occasions as well.   The yummy designer paper is also part of the new goodies you will be able to purchase on Nov. 1.  I stamped the star in Rose Red ink then embossed with clear EP then popped with foam tape and layered it over some looped string.  Very quick and easy CAS design!

Sketch Challenge

Happy Fall, ya'll! I thought I'd play along with the SCS Sketch Challenge and use one of my favorite fall images to color - this pumpkin with matching die from ODBD!   The papers from 7Gypsies have been in my stash for a REALLY long time and thought they screamed FALL with their warm tones.  Very easy card to put together!  Sequins are from Avery Elle's kraft collection.

I think my next card will include a sun, because we haven't seen it in days and it's pouring down rain again!  I keep telling myself to be thankful it's not snow. :-)  Hope you have a blessed day!

Sketch Challenge

 

I posted this card on SCS for the Wednesday Sketch Challenge and am finally getting it added to my blog.  I loved the simple, open-spaced layout which has so many opportunities for interpretation!  My daughter needed a sympathy card and this is what I came up with.  I love the quilted die background by Lil Inker Designs for starters.  It was so easy to die cut the flowers and leaves, stamp them and pop them with foam dots.

STAMPS: Mums the Word (PTI), Boutique Borders: Sympathy (PTI).
INK: Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Black Licorice.

Hello Friend

 I love this trio of fun summertime colors in the Reverse Confetti June Color Challenge!  I used the layout for the current Sketch Challenge on SCS.  Designer paper is from MME's On the Sunny Side 6x6 pad and what I thought was a red dotted panel now looks more orange in this photo. :-(  I always have fun arranging the posies from RC's Petals 'n Posies stamp set!  The banner is from RC's Beautiful Banners and the sentiment is from their Peacock Pretties set.

INK: Pool Party, Real Red, Daffodil Delight - all by SU, Black Licorice (MFT).
ACCESSORIES: Stitched circle die by Lil Inker Designs, Beautiful banner die by Reverse Confetti, Petals 'n Posies dies by Reverse Confetti, Enamel dots by MME.

O Holy NIght...

...one of my fave Christmas songs. 

When I saw today's Sketch Challenge on SCS, I knew I wanted to highlight this sentiment from Verve's "Peace on Earth" set. Would you believe my card plan all started with this turquoise bling?!  I used Scor-Tape to adhere it to the base.  I paper pieced the "night" portion of the sentiment after coloring with Copics (BG45, BG49) then highlighted the star using Wink of Stella's silver shimmer brush pen.  Stars were punched out from SU's silver glitter cardstock.  And...to continue on with the shimmer and shine, I added two strips of black glitter tape under the horizontal strip.

Sharing an excerpt from the book "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"...

"What makes Christmas?" I asked my soul.

And this answer came back to me:

"It is the Glory of heaven come down in the hearts of humanity - 

Come in the spirit and heart of a Child.

And it matters not what we share at Christmas;

it is not Christmas at all unless the Christ Child be there."

Pumpkin Tag

I decided to use the layout for today's Sketch Challenge on SCS in a tag format.  I've always loved

this pumpkin image with matching die from Our Daily Bread Designs and it was past due to get inky!  The tag is the largest die in MFT's Die-Namics Traditional Tags die set.  Papers are from MME's Mischievous 6x6 pad and layered on a kraft tag base.

COPICS: YR12, YR15, YR18, YG21, YG23, YG25, E35, E37,E42.
ACCESSORIES: Twine by MME, Natural trim by SU, Button by SU, Jute twine, Enamel dots by MME, MFT Die-Namics Traditional Tags and Fishtail Flags, Circle punches.

Happy Day

 

Created this card late last night after getting home from work, but didn't have the energy left to post it then. I thought it might be a wee bit difficult to post it with my eyes closed - lol! It's for the SCS Sketch Challenge where Janette has us going 'round in circles! I colored the image with Copics then added Antique Copper micro beads to the centers.  It was fussy cut and popped on foam tape.

STAMPS: Sunflower by Rubber Stampede
PAPER: French Country by Graphic 45, Rustic Cream CS by PTI, X-Press It Blending Card
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Corner chomper, Circle and scallop circle Nesties, Jute twine, Retro Squares Die-Namics by MFT, Antique Copper micro beads by Recollections.
COPICS: YR21, YR23, Y19, G21, G24, YG95, E23, E25, E27.

Vintage Vagabond

I'm playing along with the Tuesday Trigger challenge on the Moxie Fab World blog and also used the layout for SCS' Sketch Challenge. I pulled geometric elements from the trigger photo (diamonds in DP and retro square border) and added the metallic touches by swiping my Versamark pad along the edges of the butterfly and embossing with gold EP.  The sentiment also echoes a vintage feel - with sponging using Antique Linen distress ink. 




STAMPS: Rescue Remedies (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

PAPER: Graphic 45 French Country collection
INK: Versafine Onyx Black, Versamark
ACCESSORIES: Ranger Queen's Gold EP, Butterfly die by Cheery Lynn Designs, Retro square Die-namics border by MFT, Corner chomper, Labels Four Nestabilities, Black rhinestones.

On the Green

 (Scroll on down for my earlier Color Throwdown post)

I had fun with today's SCS Sketch Challenge (tweaking it into a square version) and used a hexagon stencil and sponge dauber with Gumball Green ink to create the diagonal elements. I used a Google image golf tee, printed it on CS and cut it out. Topped it off with a punched and embossed "ball" - sponging the edges to define it against the white BG. This was so quick and so fun to create! Happy to have another masculine birthday card in my stash!

STAMPS: On the Green (SU), Doodled Occasions (Verve0
PAPER: Gumball Green, River Rock, White
INK: Gumball Green, Versafine Onxy Black
ACCESSORIES: Large dotted EF, Circle punch.