TMS #187

Good morning; it's time for another sketch from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches!  Melissa has created a versatile sketch this week...you can either go the clean and simple route or add more layers.  I went with a sentiment and layers.  I distressed my papers and added a flourish and crystals for embellisment. The pretty papers are from the Lily Bee "Handmade" collection, received from my stamping friend Heather...they are so pretty and springy!

Sentiment: MFT
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU! Blushing Bride and Poppy Parade, Lili Bee Designs DP
Embellie: Swarovski Flatback Crystals
Extras: QuicKutz Flourish Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head over to the TMS blog to check out the rest of the DT's creations, along with the challenge details.  I would love to see your take on the sketch!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Created With Love: Bright and Cheery
Dilly Beans: Pink and Red
Stampin' For the Weekend: Distressing
The Crazy Challenge: Use Pink and Gems

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

In The Garden....

Good morning!  Ruby's Rainbow has a new challenge for this next fortnight; our theme "In The  Garden" was chosen by Shaz.  With zero degree temperatures here at the present, this helps me look forward to spring...I am so ready for it!

As I was looking through my stamps for something to work with, I came across Stella and knew I had to ink her up...I love her quirkiness!  Do you like the smudges of dirt on her face?  She's colored with pencils and I've accented her crown and wand with yellow glitter.  The sketch is from Some Odd Girl; I've done a bit of distressing and added a button/twine for embellishing.

Image/Sentiment: Stamping Bella
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Dark Chocolate, and New Leaf, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, PTI Hibiscus Burst Button/Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Large Scallop Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the creations the girls have made...I would love to see your take on "In The Garden" too!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers: Blooming Images
Ink it Pink: In The Garden
My Crafty Spot: Flowers
Paper Playtime: Use a Sentiment
Polkadoodles: Shabby Chic

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Rejoice

Good morning!  I took last Tuesday off, but I'm back this week with another fun sketch challenge from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Our sponsor for the week is Imagine That and Melissa has drawn our sketch.

Can you tell I am looking forward to spring?  The sunny yellow makes me happy!  I paired the sentiment with some paper that's been in my stash way too long; then added some ribbon, a button, and Swarovski crystals for embellishment.

Sentiment: Daydream Designs
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight, PTI True Black, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: Black Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash), PTI Harvest Gold Button, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Jet"
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Large Scallop Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Digi Makeover Challenge: Anything Goes
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Make My Monday: Ribbons and Buttons
Paper Playtime: Use a Sentiment Stamp
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Spring Colors and Ribbon

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations with this fun sketch...they are sure to inspire you!  Play along for a chance to win a great prize...click here for details....

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Birthday

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the Creative Card Crew; this fortnight we would like to see birthday cards!

I used Dottie from Bugaboo and intended to use their sketch as well...I did get a bit derailed though....  Does that every happen to you?  Oh well!  I thought it might be nice to make a "man card" to add to my stash.  The image is colored with pencils and I've added a diecut arrow and Bella Dots for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Brilliant Blue, Lil' Davis Designs DP
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: MFT Lead the Way Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: It's Birthday Time
Cards Galore: One for the Men
My Time to Craft: Men Only
Stella Says Sketch: Sketch

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations...why not play along?!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Clearly Digi Stamps February Release

Hello there!  It's the 15th, so that means it's time for another release from Clearly Digi Stamps!  The designers have outdone themselves again and it was really hard to pick 2 sets to work with...I've chosen Baby II by Austin Owens and Peep Peeps by Lisa Lara.

I decided to do a bit of paper piecing with Baby II; I used some zebra DP, paired it with crushed velvet CS, and added a bit of ribbon, a button, and a crystal.  I wish you could feel it, the paper is so soft!

Image: Baby II
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Paper: G.P. 110, Doodlebug Crushed Velvet CS in "Cupcake", PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, The Paper Studio DP
Accents/Tools: SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Hibiscus Burst Button, Swarovski Flatback Crystal in "Black Diamond", Foam Squares

I used the pre-colored images and coordinating DP from the Peep Peeps set.  I layered the image and sentiment over the DP before printing; I added mini black brads and glitter.  This set has so many fun images and sentiments...I can't wait to use them all!

Image: Peep Peeps
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Crushed Curry, PTI True Black
Accents/Tools: Spare Parts Black Mini Brads, Doodlebug Glitter (yellow)


I hope you will check out what the rest of the DT has created to inspire you...please click on the links in my sidebar.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Canary Love

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the Forever Friends Monthly Team.  For this challenge we would like to see an animal/bird/butterfly (you don't have to include all three) on your card.

The Forever Friends Favorite winner will win two digis of their choice from Saturated Canary.  Remember, to be in the running for this you must use a Forever Friends product on your card.

The Randomly Selected Winner will receive a prize package from Joanna Sheen, including:

1 tin of water colour crayons
1 stamp set-vintage babies
1 stamp set-DIY
1 stamp set-Fairy
1 stamps set-Clock

See prize package below: 

Krista, from Saturated Canary let us pick an image to use...thank you, Krista!  I really had a hard time choosing, because I love her amazing images!  I choose "Canary Love" and I will admit that next came a good case of "coloring anxiety"!  LOL

The image is colored with pencils and I accented the red heart with a touch of subtle glitter.  I kept the layout simple...just distressed the papers and added a ribbon, felt heart, button/twine, and stickpins for embellishment.

Image: Saturated Canary "Canary Love" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Blueberry Sky, and Pure Poppy, Simple Stories DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, PTI Pure Poppy Twill, Red Felt Heart (Hobby Lobby), PTI Blueberry Sky Button/Pure Poppy Twill, Maya Road Stickpins
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's lovely creations...their cards are amazing!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Gingham or Checks
Card Makin' Mamas: I'm In The Mood For Love
Celebrate the Occasion: Valentine Card with Ribbon
Corrosive Challenge: Hearts and Flowers
Crafty Cardmakers: Vintage Love
Creative Moments: Buttons and Bows/Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday Challenge: Hearts
Divas By Design: Winged Things
Fab 'n' Funky: Valentines or Hearts
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp: Have a Heart
Top Tip Tuesday: Let Me Call You Sweetheart (see tip below)

Tips and Tricks: Even if you are having "coloring anxiety", just go for it!  I am not the greatest at coloring, and I dreaded coloring this beautiful image.  I decided to just sit down, get busy, and enjoy the process.  After all, it's just paper and you can always try again.  You know what?  It turned out to be relaxing and fun!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Roses

Good morning!  I don't have a card to share with you today...hoping to have that later this week....  I wanted to let you know what the new challenge, for this next fortnight, is at Ruby's Rainbow.  Silvi has chosen roses!  I can't wait to see what you come up with....

Angela

Vintage Valentine

Good morning (again); I'm back with our latest sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches.  This one is simple, but fun.  I used the DP that I couldn't resist...I found a wonderful pad at the Hobby Lobby (on sale) and had to have it!  Even though I am trying to use what I have...  Anyone else do that?

The image is colored with pencils and her heart is accented with glitter.  I've distressed the papers, added some brads, a snippet of ribbon, and a flower.  Easy peasy!

Image: SU! Greeting Card Kids
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Melon Mambo, The Paper Studio DP
Embellies: SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Spare Parts Brads, Prima Flower, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out our challenge....

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Creative Card Crew Chocolate Challenge

Good morning!  It's time for another fun challenge from the Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight, our challenge is chocolate...mmm!  I've had a lot going on lately and I confess to running out of time, so I ended up using a card I had CASE'd from Wanda, of Cullen-ary Creations.  I thought it was so cute, that I made a few for my stash.  I changed the colors and the sentiment, but stuck with her layout and diecut shapes.

Sentiment: Verve
Ink: Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: PTI Fine Linen and Dark Chocolate,  Doodlebug Glitter CS, Bo Bunny DP
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilites, PTI Border Die

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's cards and play along for a chance to win a prize from Pizzazz Aplenty.

I'm realizing it's been a week since I posted; it has been whirlwind the past 2-3 weeks.  My 14 year old has kept me hopping.  She plays AAU volleyball and had a sore, bruised back from "digging" and rolling to her back to jump up.  When I checked her back, I discovered she has scoliosis...I felt sick to my stomach.  Our visit, the next day, to our family doctor confirmed my suspicions.  Next stop was X-Rays...which made me even sicker to my stomach...and a visit to an orthopedic surgeon, who is a friend and colleague .  We are heading to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, whose specialty is spines, tomorrow.  We will find out more about her treatment plan then.  My friend thinks she will likely be in a brace for 20 hours a day, which will prevent further curvature, but will not fix the damage already done.  Only surgery, consisting of hooks and rods in her spine, will fix that.  It has been an emotional time...I wish it was me instead.  My daughter is an athlete; it's hard to understand how/why this could be missed during her athletic physicals.  So, all you mothers out there, please check your daughters' backs...now!  I understand that this doesn't occur in schools like it used to.  Do you all remember the school nurse checking your back?  That simple screen is very important!

In addition to this, she had just started a cupcake fundraiser to raise money for a trip overseas the summer of 2014.  It has really taken off; right now we are living and breathing cupcakes...dozens and dozens of them!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela