Have a Sizzlin' Summer!

Hello there!  I am sneaking in at the last minute again...I wanted to get Jen del Muro's June Sketch For You To Try done and posted!  Actually this card has been on the table for over a week...just waiting to be embellished.  I couldn't decide what to do.  There is ant ribbon and ant brads that match the paper, but I couldn't seem to make them work.  The kids and I had a fun (and busy) day today so later tonight I went to work....  I decided a sentiment, sun/clouds, and some Bella Dots would do the trick.

Image: Stampendous
Sentiment: Kraftin' Kimmie
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Ruby Red and Basic Black, Carolee's Creations DP
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Flat Bottom Clouds Die-namics/PTI Felt, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog: Welcome Summer
Paper Minutes: Cooking and Baking
Party Time Tuesdays: Anything Goes
Poodles Parlour: Cute and/or Cuddly
Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog: Summer
Twisted Tuesday Challenges: Create something refreshing, twist of Red Hot Summer
---Changito makes me happy and makes me laugh, that is my "refreshing"!

Thanks for stopping by...hope you have a great day!

Angela

Happy 4th...from Margaret!

Good morning!  I was the lucky winner of the Bugaboo sketch challenge and my prize was 10 digital stamps...woo hoo!  Oh my gosh, I had so much fun picking them out!  I love Margaret, and Stella, and Gus....  I just had to work with one of them right away.  Since the 4th is right around the corner, I went with Margaret Calendar Month July.  Is she a hot tamale or what?  I'm loving her lipstick!

Margaret is colored with pencils and all of the white stars have some sparkly glitter...nice and festive!  I used some Doodlebug DP that I have had in my stash for years, added some ribbon and twine, along with another glittery star and a button.  The sketch is from Seems a Little Sketchy; I thought it was perfect for Margaret!

Image: Bugaboo Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", PTI Blueberry Sky Grosgrain Ribbon, The Twinery Twine, PTI Enchanted Evening Button
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, EK Success Star Punch, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: Red, White, and Blue
Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Use Twine, Buttons, and a Sentiment
Crafty Sentiments: Red, White, and Blue
Gingerloft Challenge: Red, White, and Blue
House of Gilli: Red, White, and Blue 
Loves Rubberstamps: Red, White, and Blue
Make it Monday: Anything Goes
Paper Pretties: Independence Day Inspiration
Pile it On: Make Your Own Embellishment
Tip Top Tuesday: Independence Day or Stars and Stripes
Totally Stampalicious: Red and White and ?
Use It Tuesdays: Be Patriotic! (I used Doodlebug DP that has been in my stash for years!)

My TIP (for Tip Top Tuesday) is:  Make what you like and don't second guess yourself!  My husband told me there was way too much going on with this one, but that's okay...we all have different tastes.  Create and enjoy the process!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Birthday Cupcakes

Good morning!  It's time for another sketch challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches; our sponsor for the week is Paper Garden Projects.  I have used a free digital image; you can find it here.

After printing the image and text, I colored the cupcake with pencils.  I like that the image is already shaded...that is such a great help for the coloring impaired...like me!  LOL  I used my corner rounder to add a bit of interest, added some twill, and finished with some rhinestones.  My finished card measures 5x7".

Image: Paper Garden Projects Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Fine Linen and Dark Chocolate, the girls' paperie DP
Embellies: PTI Hibiscus Burst Twill, Me and My Big Ideas Rhinestones
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper

Please take a peek at the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to see what the rest of the DT has done with this fun sketch.  There are a few new ladies, so let's show them some love!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge Blog: Polka Dot with Birthday Theme
Celebrate the Occasion: Happy Birthday
Sentimental Sundays: Cute and Girly 
Moving Along With the Times: Happy Birthday

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

CAS: Let's Go Fly a Kite

Good morning!  I was looking through the challenges yesterday and the Jellypark Friends challenge was "Let's Go Fly a Kite", so I thought I would use that as a start and try to pair it with some other challenges.

I've had this fun Changito stamp for awhile but hadn't used it yet...it's pretty big and doesn't leave room for a lot of layers so I thought clean and simple was the way to go!  I simply stamped and colored the image, paper pieced the kite, and layered the image panel with dimensionals on a white card base.  I just realized that I used no embellishments on this card; that sure doesn't happen often!  The inside reads "Enjoy life's simple pleasures."

Image: Stampendous
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Plaid (from my stash, received from a friend)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz: Summer
Cute Card Thursday: Here Comes Summer
Dutch Dare Card Challenge: Summer Fun
Paper Shelter: The Great Outdoors
Raise the Bar: Did Someone Say Summer?
Whimsey Stamps: White on White

Thanks for stopping by; have a great weekend!

Angela

Western Wedding

Hello there!  I've got a fun card to share using Charlie Bride and Groom from Clear Dollar Stamps.  (Click here to see the set; there is a wonderful variety of goodies.)  There is just something about Charlie that pulls me in and since it's June, I thought I'd make a wedding card.  Today I've used a pre-colored image and DP to match; I did a bit of distressing, added some ribbon, a handmade felt flower and some bling to dress it up a bit.  I like the contrast of the satin ribbon and crystals paired with the distressed papers.

Image: Clear Dollar Stamps Charlie Bride and Groom
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Sweet Blush and New Leaf
Ink: Printer
Embellies: PTI Sweet Blush Satin Ribbon, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "AB"
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Scalloped Rolled Flower Die (PTI felt), MFT Die-namics Upsey Daisy Die (leaves), SU! Dimensionals

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Just Some Lines: Wedding Creations
My Time to Craft: Weddings
Stampalot Challenge: BINGO (homemade flower, green, bling)

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge

Good Wednesday morning!  It's time for a new Ruby's Rainbow challenge; this fortnight Sandra has challenged us to make a card with black and white, plus one other color.  Sounds fun, right?!

I chose SU! Peach Parfait and I just happened to have some matching DP in my stash!  (I love the SU! In Color DSP; there's a nice variety of patterns which are perfect for the monochromatic look.  I really need to order the new set of colors....)  I simply colored the flower, added a generous helping of glitter, and finished it off with a large black brad.  I added 3 small brads to the image panel and called it good.  I thought of adding ribbon, but decided against it...I like the crisp, clean look...sometimes simple works!

Image: Stamping Bella
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Basic Black, Peach Parfait CS and DSP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Crayola Colored Pencil, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will come on over to Ruby's Rainbow to gain some inspiration from the DT's creations.  What color will YOU choose to pair with black and white?  I can't wait to see!

I'm also entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog: It's a Girl Thing
Stamp and Create: Bold and Bright
Truly Madly Crafty Challenge: Monochrome
Try It On Tuesday: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Tuesday Morning Sketches

(For Creative Card Crew post, scroll down or click on link...thank you.)

Good morning!  It's time for another fun sketch from the Tuesday Morning Sketches crew!

I was in the mood for some Changito...the little guy never fails to put a smile on my face!  The image is colored with pencils and the fireworks are accented with glitter.  I used a few diecuts/punches, did a bit of distressing, and accented my card with a few Bella Dots.

Image: Stampendous
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Poppy Parade and Basic Black, Authentique DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Bella Dots (black)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, EK Success Star Punches, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Please head on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to check out the eye candy the DT has created to inspire you.  Why not give it a go and play along too?

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

2 Sisters: Plaids and/or Stripes
Inky Impressions: Celebration
Fun with Shapes and More: Summer (must also use punches and/or diecuts)
House of Gilli: Red, White, and Blue
Paper Pretties: Red, White, and Blue
Poodles Parlour: Red. White, and Blue
Secret Crafters: Red, White, and Blue
Sweet Stampin": Summer Fun
The Squirrel and the Fox: Make it Sparkle

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

1,2,3....

Good (early) morning!  I'm back with another challenge from the Creative Card Crew!  Our sponsor this fortnight is Robyn's Fetish and our challenge is "1,2,3".  For my card, I used 1 flower, 2 banners, and 3 rhinestones.  You have the freedom to mix up the "1,2,3" and apply it however you wish!

I used one of the cute, new Pure Innocence images and paired it with some travel papers that I have had in my stash for a looong time.  The image is colored with pencils and I added a bit of yellow glitter to the flower in her hair (and also to the flower diecut).

Image: MFT Pure Innocence (Hula Girl)
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Melon Mambo and Soft Suede, Marcella DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: MAMBI Rhinestones, Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: MFT Die-Namics "Hibiscus", The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I invite you to head on over to the Creative Card Crew blog to check out the rest of the DT's take on "1,2,3"...I would love to see your take too!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Love to Create: Summertime Fun
Make it Monday: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp and Show: A Bit of Brown
Stampalot Challenge: BINGO (pink, brown, bling)
Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge: Sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Release Day

Good morning!  Today's the day for Clear Dollar Stamps June release.  I have a couple of cards to share using 2 different digital sets...so let's get to it!

My first card features the set "Hanging Out", which is illustrated by Lisa Lara.  I loved this set the minute I saw it!  It has an assortment of clothing and fun sentiments; it includes line art as well as a colored version.  I decided to go with a shabby-chic look for this card; I chose an assortment of DP from the Simple Stories "Fabulous" collection...I actually used 7 different DPs!  The tank top is paper pieced and I inked the edges of my papers; for embellishing I used crochet lace, ribbon, and an assortment of goodies.

Image: Clear Dollar Stamps "Hanging Out" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: PTI Fine Linen, Simple Stories "Fabulous" DP
Embellies: Crochet Lace (my stash), PTI Dark Chocolate Twill, PTI Buttons, DMC Floss, Prima Flower, Safety Pin (my stash), and Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Smokey Topaz"
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

My second card features the set "What a Melon", also illustrated by Lisa Lara.  It includes a variety of melons and sentiments as well, and is perfect for summer!  I went for a more CAS look with this one.  I printed, colored, cut the watermelon out, and then added a bit of glitter to the seeds.  The image panel is popped up and also dry embossed, like the green panel, for a bit of texture.  I like the clean lines of this one.

Here's a close-up showing the glitter and embossed texture.

Image: Clear Dollar Stamps "What a Melon" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Paper: SU! Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, and Basic Black
Embellie: Doodlebug Black Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug "Forest Branches" Embossing Folder, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos  

I invite you to check out the new goodies at the store...just click here!

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be back soon with more goodies from this release....

Angela

Fish Whisperer

Good morning!  I was looking through the challenge list at Feline Playful and decided I would make a "man card" with the Bugaboo sketch.  Then I had the great idea of doing a bit of shopping at Bugaboo...they have such fun stamps...there really is something for everyone!

I printed Gus,colored him with pencils, and cut him out with a Spellbinder's die.  The papers are distressed and I added some brads for embellishing.  As I was making this, my husband asked if I was making it for our electrician who just retired and moved up north so he could fish.  Great idea...this one's for Bill!

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo Stamps Digis
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, and Always Artichoke, Bella Blvd. DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Clear it Out: Use old supplies, brads or eyelets: also Father's Day/Man
Crafting for all Seasons: For Man
The Crafty Pad: Let's Hear it For the Boys
The Pink Elephant: Masculine
Simon Says Stamp and Show: Anything Goes
Stella Says Sketch: Sketch Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be back tomorrow featuring new sets from Clear Dollas Stamps....

Angela

TMS#150

Good morning Tuesday Morning Sketches fans!  Today I have another fun sketch to share.  Our sponsor this week is Designed2Delight and it is a judged challenge...which means there is a twist...kraft and black plus 1 color....  Sounds challenging, right?!

I will admit that I am not so good with color challenges!  This was a toughie for me, but then I remembered this wonderful DP that I had in my stash....  I could use pink (my favorite), stamp on the kraft, and add just a touch of black.  Whew; I felt such relief when I finally had a plan!  I also don't often use sentiments, so this was "out of the box" for me!

I simply stamped my sentiment, used a lot of diecuts, made some felt flowers, and added some crystals.  Voila'!  I like how this one turned out!

Sentiment: PTI Think Big Favorites 1
Ink: PTI Raspberry Fizz
Paper: PTI Raspberry Fizz, Kraft, and True Black, PTI Dotty Biscotti DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Jet"
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, MFT Rolled Rose Die-namics Dies, PTI Raspberry Fizz Felt, Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head over here to check out the rest of the DT's creations.  After that, I'd like to see what you come up with using the sketch and twist!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts: Girls, Girls, Girls
Cheery Lynn Designs: Roses
Crafty Ann's: It's a Girl Thing
Crafty Calendar: Flowers in Bloom (plus the option of swirls)
Fussy and Fancy: Swirls and Flourishes
Lexi's Creations: Happy Birthday
Lollipop Crafts: Flowers in Bloom
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Paper Play: Back to Kraft Basics
Polka Doodles: Lots of Flowers
Stamp and Create: Bold and Bright

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

A BIG Thanks

Good Monday morning!  Today I have a fun card to share with you...I was looking through the SCS tutorials for something interactive and I chose the Surprise Pop Up Card.  I also found a lot of other tutorials that looked interesting...so many fun things to try...so little time!

I am using Clear Dollar Stamps Gigi Giraffe, who also come with 3 coordinating DPs.  I printed my elements, then followed the simple instructions in the tutorial.  I added a bit of ribbon, buttons and a felt flower for embellishing.

This is what the card looks like when you pull the tag up at the top...there's a hidden message!  How fun is that?

Image/Sentiment: Clear Dollar Stamps Gigi Giraffe Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Marina Mist and Wild Wasabi, PTI Dark Chocolate
Embellies: PTI Blueberry Sky Buttons, Wright's Chocolate Grosgain Ribbon, 
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, DMC Floss, MFT Die-namics Upsey Daisies Die, Felt (The Cat's Pajamas), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the Stampin' Sisters in Christ which is to choose one of the following for your challenge this week.... 

1) use an image showing action OR...

2) just an image on the front of your card ) no sentiment) OR...

3) make an action card (make it move)

Thanks for stopping by; have a great week!

Angela

Happy Bearday!

Good morning!  I hope your weekend has gotten off to a good start; mine has.  I took some time to get crafty this morning; we also have family here from out of state and have a family graduation to attend, so it will be a fun day!

I have joined the Forever Friends Monthly Challenge Team.  Actually I am jumping in a bit late with this challenge, as it began Thursday.  I like playing along with the challenges because I get to include an animal on my cards!  Our challenge this month is "Birthday".

I chose this adorable FF bear to work with; I went with plain cardstock and vellum to keep the focus on the cute image.  The vellum actually has a nice texture, but it's hard to see in the photo.  I used my corner rounder to add a bit of interest, added a piece of faux ribbon (I used the MFT Grosgrain Texture Board Die-namics and just ran a strip of CS through my Cuttlebug...super easy, plus you can have "ribbon" in any width or color!), and some rhinestones.

Image: Forever Friends Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pretty in Pink, Papertrey Ink Vellum
Embellies: Me & My Big Ideas Rhinestones
Extras: We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper, MGT Grosgrain Texture Board Die-namics, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

The sketch I used for my card is from Alota Rubber Stamps and I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Craft Punked: Happy Birthday
Ooh La La Creations: Make it Girly

Thanks for stopping by today; enjoy your weekend!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow: Tags

 

Good morning!  It's time for another fun challenge from Ruby's Rainbow!  This fortnight our challenge was chosen by Jacqui and I have to admit it was a tough one for me....  You see, I am not an out of the box thinker!  I really admire the tags that others design...but had a hard time coming up with a plan.  I finally decided to go with a birthday theme....

I used a fun Changito image...doesn't he look excited!  LOL  He is so darn cute!  I colored the image with pencils, used Nestabilities to diecut and layer, then added a some Swarovski crystals.  I used a PTI die to cut my tag out of DP, added some grosgrain ribbon, popped up my image and added a candle to finish.  I decided to re-purpose a Crystal Light container, so I covered it with number paper to carry out the birthday theme.  I forgot to take a picture of the top, but the lid is decorated with as well; I diecut a circle of DP and mounted it on a scallop circle.  This ought to come in handy; my daughter turns 14 later this summer, plus it always seems like there is always a birthday party for her to attend.  (She went to one last night and I was REALLY SURPRISED when she asked me if she could pick out a card for her friend!  You see, she usually makes fun of my hobby...I was touched that she wanted one of my creations!  I told her to pick anything she wanted....)

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Selet, Berry Sorbet, and Dark Chocolate, American Crafts DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals, Wright's Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, Berry Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash), Cake Mate Candle
Extras: Crayola's/Goo Gone, PTI Tag Die, Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU! Dimensionals

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations at the Ruby's Rainbow challenge blog; better yet, it would be great to see you create a tag of your own!

I am also entering my creation in the following challenges:

Craft Room Challenge: Birthdays
Cupcake Craft: Tag You're It!
Oldie But a Goodie: Anything Goes (I used DP that is 2 years old...still love it though!)
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
The Ribbon Carousel: Birthday Bash
There's Magic In the Air: Bingo (punches,ribbon, 2 or more patterned papers)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

TMS#129

Good morning...again!  It's Tuesday, so that means we have another sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps; I'm always happy when they sponsor because I love the fun assortment of images.  I found this cute Stella in my stash and thought she would be perfect!

The image is colored with pencils and I used a bit of subtle glitter on the black dots.  I can just tell that Stella is the kind of girl who wants to sparkle!  I added a sentiment, some ribbon, and Swarovski flatbacks.  Might have to send this one to one of my nursing friends...the Depends comment is sure to get a chuckle!

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo Stamps Digi
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Berry Sorbet, SU! Basic Black, 3 Bugs in a Rug DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Black Stitched Ribbon (my stash), Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Jet"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Please head on over to Tuesday Morning Sketches to see what the rest of the DT created to inspire you...play along for a chance to win a prize from Bugaboo Stamps!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Creative Card Crew...Inspired by a Song

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the Creative Card Crew; this fortnight our sponsor is Simon Says Stamp and we would like your card to be inspired by a song.  I'll bet you are thinking that my song is "Happy Birthday"...right?!  Nope!  Actually, the inspiration for my card came from Adele...I love the "21" disc and listen to it a lot....  I thought I would make a 21st birthday card, but when I got out the number dies I realized that they could be used for 12 too.  Since my son will be turning 12 in a few days, I switched gears and went with a "little man" card.

I used some fun birthday paper from my stash and pulled the green to use for my card base.  I simply matted the DP, diecut some numbers, embossed the background diecut and added some brads.  My daughter told me it was a "little plain", but I'm thinking it's just about right for a 12 year-old boy....  We shall see!  LOL

Paper: PTI New Leaf and Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: PTI Dies, Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" Embossing Folder

I hope you will stop on over at the Creative Card Crew blog to see what the rest of the girls have made to inspire you.  If you play along, you'll have the chance to win a prize from Simon Says Stamp!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Charlie Daisy

Hello there!  How is your Monday going?  After working the weekend, I made sure to get a little crafty time this morning....  The laundry can wait, right?

Today I am working with Clear Dollar Stamps Charlie Daisy.  This set is a fun one because it comes with not only line art, but sentiments, DP and colored images as well.  The fresh turquoise and orange, of the DP, caught my eye so I went with it.  I kept the card very simple with crisp lines and minimal embellishing; I simply matted the image and DP before adding a bit of ribbon, a button, and some twine.

Stamp: Clear Dollar Stamps Charlie Daisy Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Orange Zest, G.P. 110
Embellies: Wright's White Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Orange Zest Button, Divine Twine
Extras: SU! Dimensionals

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Fashionista Challenge: Simply Summer
House of Gilli: Vibrant Colors/Summer
Make it Monday: Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant: Vibrant Colors
Whoopsiedaisy Challenge: Summer Colors

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be back tomorrow with new challenges from the Creative Card Crew and Tuesday Morning Sketches...see you then!

Angela