Weekend Sketch Challenge #91

It's Friday and time for another Weekend Sketch Challenge! This week's sketch is being hosted by Beate, so head on over to her blog to see the sketch and play along! If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword WSC91.

For my card, I used the Everyday Button Bits set from Papertrey Ink. I thought the little grouped flower image would work well with this sketch. The paper is from the July 20th Key Ingredients Kit from Taylored Expressions.

Be sure to see what Beate, Cambria, Jenn, Laurie, Lori, MaryJo and Sharon have created using today's sketch. Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Everyday Button Bits (PTI); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Ripe Avocado (PTI); Paper- July 20th Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Accessories- buttons (PTI), flower (Prima), brad (Making Memories), paper piercer, white gel pen; Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Stay Cool

Here is another sneak peek of what's to come this Saturday, August 1st at Paper Pretties! It's an add-on set for the Make a Splash Sophia! You'll love the sentiments and the adorable images that come in this set! I hope you'll join us on Saturday for the release party!

Paper Pretties will be having their monthly Stamping In Your Jammies release party! The party starts at 8 pm EST and will last until 10 pm EST. We will be having three challenges, so be sure to come and play along!! Besides the challenges, chatter and all around fun, we will also be releasing 2 new sets, Aloha Sophia and introducing our new Stamp of the Month. Hope to see you there!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Jodi challenged the Prettie Girls to create a card using our favorite embellishment. Since I usually create pretty simple, not heavily embellished cards, my favorite embellishments are probably ribbon and scoring/embossing or paper piercing. I used all three on this card since I just couldn't decide! :) I thought the scoring went well with the basket in the image.

This is actually a sneak peek of one of the new sets being released by Paper Pretties on Saturday, August 1st!! It's called Everyday Picnic. We hope you'll join us for the release party! I'll have more info for you tomorrow!

In the meantime, stop and see what the rest of Prettie Girls created for Jodi's challenge!

Christi Thorsen
Danielle Lounds
Frances Byrne
Jackie Pedro
Jackie Rakoski
Jana Weaver
Jessica Diedrich
Jessie Rone
Jodi Collins
Julie Masse

SASI Peek

Today I have a little project posted on the Stamp a Sweet Impression (SASI) blog. I'd love it if you'd hop on over and check it out! I hope you like it!

I Love To Read Bookmark

It's been a while since I've made one of these giant paper clip bookmarks and now as Savannah is ready to start kindergarten, she LOVES books and is always making herself bookmarks. I thought I'd make her a "real" bookmark. :)

I used the School For Max set from Stampendous. You can find this set at Stamper's Dream. It's adorable and absolutely perfect for those early school days!

Don't forget to check out the Sales and Specials section! Michelle has lots of stuff in there at great prices! Anytime you're looking for what's new at Stamper's Dream, you can can visit the New Arrivals section. Michelle is always stocking the store with new stuff, so you'll want to check back often!

Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- School For Max (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Melon Mambo (SU); Accessories- giant paperclip, Copic markers;

Miracles

Here's a card I made using the July 20th Key Ingredients and the Faith and Hope stamp set from Taylored Expressions. I cut the large scalloped oval using the Scallop Nestabilities and kept the paper in the die and sponged around the edges with Crushed Curry ink. The scalloped oval chipboard is part of the July 20th Key Ingredients. I inked it up with Tea Leaves VersaMagic ink and framed the sentiment. As a finishing touch, I added some faux stitching along the sides of the card.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you're having a wonderful start to your week! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Faith and Hope (Taylored Expressions); Ink- Tea Leaves (VersaMagic), Crushed Curry (SU), Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- July 20th Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Accessories- ribbon and chipboard from Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Weekend Sketch Challenge #90

It's Friday and time for another Weekend Sketch Challenge! Today's sketch is hosted by Laurie, so head on over to her blog to see the sketch and and play along! If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword WSC90.

For my card, I used the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series paper along with the Miracles Blossom set from Verve Stamps. I also used the Finial Press embossing folder. . .one of my new favorites!

Be sure to see what beautiful creations Beate, Cambria, Jenn, Laurie, Lori, MaryJo and Sharon have created using today's sketch. Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Miracles Blossom (Verve Stamps); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine), Melon Mambo, Kiwi Kiss (SU); Paper - Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade (SU); Accessories- bling (Darice), oval and scallop oval punches (Marvy Uchida), Rich Razzleberry ribbon, Finial Press embossing folder (SU), blender pen; Finished card measures 4.25" square

We've Moved!

It's been a while since I've made a long card. I used to make them a lot more, but I've gotten away from that for some reason. Anyway, I decided to use the Home Sweet Home set from Paper Pretties. As much as I don't like moving personally, I chose to use happy, bright colors rather than colors that show how I really feel about moving! LOL

Today is Thursday, so don't forget that Danielle's Weekly Challenge is posted today! I always like to check out what Danielle has going on! Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Home Sweet Home (Paper Pretties); Paper- Delighted Series (My Mind's Eye); Accessories- Copic markers, Oval and Scallop oval punches (Marvy Uchida); Finished card measures 3"x6"

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Jessie challenged the Prettie Girls to a sketch challenge. As you probably know, sketch challenges are my favorite!

For my card, I used the Simply Special set from Paper Pretties. I colored the image in using Copic markers and then punched it out using oval and scallop oval Marvy Uchida punches. The paper is from My Mind's Eye.

Be sure to stop by and see what the rest of the Prettie Girls created using this sketch!

Christi Thorsen
Danielle Lounds
Frances Byrne
Jackie Pedro
Jackie Rakoski
Jana Weaver
Jessica Diedrich
Jessie Rone
Jodi Collins
Julie Masse

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Simply Special (Paper Pretties); Ink- Burnt Umber (Palette); Paper- My Mind's Eye, Prism Papers; Accessories- Copic markers, Oval and Scallop oval punches (Marvy Uchida), Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest), paper piercer; Finished card measures 4.25" square

Happy Wishes

Here's a sweet little card using a sweet little image from Penny Black called Cat On the Moon. You can find it at Stamper's Dream. I colored the image in using Copic markers and then cut it out and matted it using Plain and Scallop Circle Nestabilities.

The card came together very quickly. . .I LOVE that. You can find lots of other adorable Penny Black images at Stamper's Dream! Be sure to check out the Sale page and New Arrivals too! I'm sure you'll find something you just have to have! :) Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Cat On the Moon (Penny Black); Paper- So Saffron (SU), Prism Papers, Making Memories; Accessories- Plain and Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Copic markers, tag punch (SU), brads (Making Memories); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"