Sketch Saturday

Good morning!  It's Saturday so that means:

#1. We made it through the week, and

#2. We have a new challenge for you at Sketch Saturday!   Our sponsor for the week is Digi Stamp Boutique...thank you for the adorable image...and since it's the 5th Saturday of May, we get to pick a past sketch for this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge.  It's always fun to look back though the past sketches!  I have chosen Sketch #265:

I've colored the image with pencils and accented it with glitter; I've done some simple layering and embellished with a trio of buttons/floss.  I like how this one turned out...bright and cheery!

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique "Sweet Bird House" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Berry Sorbet, Three Bugs in a Rug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter, PTI Berry Sorbet Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls creations here, along with the challenge details...we do hope you will play along!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Blossoms and Butterflies

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Caz has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "Blossoms and Butterflies"...great choice!

I went clean and simple today to focus on the "blooms and butterflies".  My image is part of a trio called "Spring Baskets" from From the Heart Stamps; I've colored it with pencils and matted it with vellum.  I have also used a strip of vellum, to add texture, between two score lines on the card base; for embellishing I've added a touch of bling.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Spring Baskets" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Vellum
Embellies: Bling
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Scor-Pal, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along using your favorite "blooms and butterflies"!

Please check out the From the Heart Stamps mid-week post here; the DT has some lovely creations to inspire you!

Challenges entered:

A Gem of a Challenge: Flowers
Crafting from the Heart: Anything Goes Challenge 61
Crafting When We Can: Bling It Up
Without Words: Pink, Blue, Yellow w/ Option of Floral

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday

Good morning!  We have a fun, new sketch for you today at Sketch Saturday; our sponsor for the week is Bugaboo Stamps.  Here's Debra's great sketch:

I have used the image "Flower Pot 6", printed, and colored it 3 times.  The patterned papers came from my Valentine stash; for embellishing I've added some glitter to the heart images.

Image: Bugaboo "Flower Pot 6" Digital Image 
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, Pinecone Press and The Paper Studio Patterned Papers
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Candy Apple" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with the challenge details.  We hope you will play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo images!

Challenge entered:

Papertake Weekly: With a Heart

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Thanks a Melon

Good morning!  It's Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps...our "freebie" for the week is Watermelon Butterfly Bear...isn't she adorable!

I went with a bright and cheery color combo...both colors are long retired from SU!...I used to use the combo a lot...I love pink and green together!  The image is colored with pencils and I've added touches of glitter.  I've embellished simply with a snippet of ribbon and a button.  Sketch is from Christmas Stampin' All Year Long.

Image: Bugaboo "Watermelon Butterfly Bear" Digital Image
Sentiment: SU!
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Green Galore and Pink Passion, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter, Doodlebug Button/DMC Floss, Ribbon (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations at Catch the Bug...remember to snag your "freebie" at the shop!

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments Challenge: Cute Plus a Sentiment
Creatalicious Challenges: Butterflies
Make My Monday: Things with Wings
Through the Purple Haze: Spring Colors
Top Tip Tuesday: Animals

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

#OMGOSH

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight I got to choose the challenge.  I love when it's my turn!  I went with "Humor"...I hope you will pull out your funny images and play along!

I used this week's From the Heart Stamps Sketch #109 and a Birdbrain.  She is colored with pencils and of course I had to glitter up her eyelids and tummy...that is part of the fun!  I pulled out some fun birthday papers from my stash and went with one of my favorite color combos...yellow and pink.  I embellished simply with a button/twine.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Surprise Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Harvest Gold, SU! Melon Mambo, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Button (stash), Devine Twine
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details...we do hope you will play along!

There is still time to play along with this week's FTHS Sketch Challenge; check out the details here along with this week's inspirational post here.  Remember to use a FTHS image...you will receive $1 to spend in Faith's shop.

Challenges entered:

2 Cute Ink: For the Birds
AAA Cards: Birthday
Crafty Calendar: Things With Wings
Dream Valley Challenges: Things With Wings
Moving Along with the Times: Birds and Feathers
Sweet Stamps: Things With Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday #360

Good morning!  We have a great new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday; here it is:

 

The image is colored with pencils and I've accented the flowers with some bling.  The papers have been in my stash for years...it's so good to use them up!

Image: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Aqua Mist, and Orange Zest, My Mind's Eye Patterned Papers
Embellie: Bling
Extra: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls creations here, along with the challenge details.  Play along for the chance to win a gift certificate from Simon Says Stamp!

Challenges entered:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Spring has Sprung
The Cat's Pajamas: Inspiration Challenge

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

HB2U

Good morning!  I have a card to share using this week's From the Heart Stamps Sketch #108...here it is:

Great sketch!  I made an A2 card instead of a square though.  My Birdbrain is colored with pencils and accented with some glitter.  Don't you just love the expression on her face?  She looks how I feel when I have another birthday!  LOL  For embellishing, I've used my QuicKutz hand tool and "Metro" alphabet for the sentiment.  I like how this one turned out...the patterned paper is one of my favorites...I will be really sad when I use it all up!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Party Hat Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Winter Wisteria and Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  Remember, there is still time to play along with this week's sketch...give it a try, it's a great one!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo...Anything Goes!

Good morning!  "Anything Goes" is this Saturday's challenge at Catch the Bug.  I needed a "Get Well" card so I went with that theme...and Dottie.  (FYI: I do have to say that I dress a bit more conservatively than Dottie!)

The image was printed and colored with pencils.  I've added some banners and twill for embellishing.  Clean and simple!

Image: Bugaboo "Dottie Nurse" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy, PTI Patterned Papers
Embellie: PTI Pure Poppy Twill
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We would love to have you play along!

Challenge entered:

Crafty Cardmakers: Dots
Crafty Gals Corner: Stripes and/or Polka Dots
Digi Choosday: CAS
Sunday Stamps: Sketch
Tuesday Throwdown: Get Well

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday

Good morning!  We have a great sketch for you at Sketch Saturday this week; here it is:

Along with a great sketch, we have a great sponsor...A Day for Daisies...I love the images!  I have colored this one with pencils and accented the wings with glitter.  I kept the background plain to focus on the image, I just added a bit of sponging for definition.  I've embellished simply with a bit of bling.

Image: A Day for Daises Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Raspberry Fizz and True Black, Fancy Pants Designs Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Bling
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls creations here, along with the challenge details.  Play along for the chance to win $12 worth of images!

Craft for the Craic: Wings
Crafty Boots: Things with Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

SUPERMOM

Good morning!  Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps May Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Mother's Day" or "For a Special Lady"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the store.  In addition, one commentor on the From the Heart Stamps blog will win a $15 gift voucher to the store!  

If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place...I am first on the hop today!  I went with Super Birdbrain...I love turning this image "girlie"!  I've used pencils for coloring (love the pink and yellow color combo!) and accented her "Supermom" gear with glitter.  I've embellished with some bling and a beaded sentiment.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Super Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Harvest Gold, Bazzill (pink), Jillibean Soup Patterned Paper
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Alphabet Beads (Hobby Lobby)/DMC Floss, Bling
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Imke's blog to see her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping with us today; the hop will end on Monday, May 4th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted, on the From the Heart Stamps blog, on Wednesday, May 6th.  

Challenges entered:  

Cute Card Thursday: Use a Sentiment
DL.ART: Mother's Day
Southern Girls: Get Wordy
Sweet Sunday Sketch:  Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!  

Angela