You're so tweet

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps; the twist this week is to make an easel card.  You can play along with the sketch, the twist, or both...here it is:

I really would like to keep making snowman cards (this sketch would be perfect to embellish with pretty snowflakes!), but decided to go with a spring image since (hopefully) it's on the way!  The image is colored with pencils and I've done some simple layering.  I've embellished with buttons (shanks removed) and mini brads (to mimic the ladybug's spots).

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Ladybug Parade" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Harvest Gold CS, SU! Poppy Parade CS
Embellies: Favorite Findings Buttons, Recollections Mini Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Glue Dots

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!  Also, we will be back Friday with the monthly Blog Hop; see you then, have a great week!

Challenges entered:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs: Button Up
Crafting When We Can: Use a Digital Stamp      
Crafting With Friends: Anything Goes
Polkadoodles: Tic Tac Toe (wings, nature, sentiment)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday #401

 Good morning sketch fans!  We have a great new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday, along with a new sponsor...Bugaboo!  One of my favorites for sure...(wink!)  Here's the sketch:

I've also included the February Color Challenge from Catch the Bug, here's the palette:

This sketch was perfect for one of Jodie's new images...I just love her chicks and there are a few to choose from...okay, I had to get all the birthday ones!  The chick is colored with pencils and accented with 3 types of glitter (bright pink iridescent "eyeshadow", subtle clear to her feathers, and white iridescent to her hat and balloons).  I've embellished simply with  a knotted ribbon.  Here's a close-up of the glitter detail:

Image: Bugaboo "Birthday Bird 04" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Hibiscus Burst CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Embellies: Ribbon (stash), Martha Stewart Glitters in "Crystal Fine" and "Sugar Cube", Embossing Arts Glitter (pink)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/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 some Bugaboo images!

Please check out the rest of the Bugaboo creations here, along with the challenge details.  Play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo images!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps and More: Make Your Mark
Cards in Envy: Tickled Pink
Crafty Girls Creations: Anything Goes
Fairy Tale Challenge: Balloons
Glitter 'N' Sparkle: Anything Goes
In The Pink: So Cute
Melonheadz Friends: Birthdays
Ooh La La Creations: CAS
Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Winter blessings, my friend!

Good morning!  I have a card to share using this week's From the Heart Stamps sketch.  The twist this week is to "Make a Shaped Card"...you can use the sketch, the twist, or both!  Here's the sketch:

Since we still have a lot of snow around here I went with a snowman, but I used Spring-ish colors because hopefully Spring will soon be here!  The image is colored with pencils and I've added a touch of glitter to the "snow".  I've embellished with a sentiment banner and snowflake.  Here's a detail shot:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Winter Friends" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Blueberry Sky CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Lily White Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Art Glitter in Polar Bear, Doodlebug Sprinkles in Lily White Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Corner Chomper, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Die (snowflakes)

Please check out the rest of the teams inspiration cards here.  Remember, there is still time to splay along with the sketch; challenge details here.

Challenges entered:

A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes with a Winter or Christmas Theme
Aud Sentiments: Cute + A Sentiment
Brown Sugar: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Congratulations to Ewe

Good morning!  It's Monday so that means it's our "Anything But a Card" (ABC) post at Catch the Bug.  I have to admit this is always a real challenge for me; I struggle to come up with ideas!  I always see the other ABC projects and think "That's awesome, why didn't I think of that?!"

We are in graduation mode at our house, so that's where my idea for this gift box came from.  Our daughter is a senior this year and I'm in the midst of planning her reception...invitations, venue, food, decorations, etc.  If any of you have experience with this, I would love to hear your tips!  Really...please leave them in the comment section...thank you!

I think this ewe is so darn cute!  She's colored with pencils and I've added some glitter to the stars.  I've layered her with die cuts, added a band and twine to the box...quick and easy packaging...hopefully fun too!  (I'm thinking I may need a lot of these!)  The gable box is from Hobby Lobby, purchased for 50% off, so a pretty good deal.

Image: Bugaboo "Ewe-Congratulations to Ewe" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Summer Sun CS, PTI True Black CS
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter (yellow), Devine Twine
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you (and me!).

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow Humorous Birthday

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight I chose the challenge, it's "Humorous Birthday"!  I went with a fun Bugaboo image featuring Stella...I love her!  She's colored with pencils to coordinate with the background that I've pieced together.  I've embellished simply with Bella Dots and the number "40".  Here's the funny sentiment on the inside:

Image: Bugaboo "Stella-Rocking Chair" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Poppy Parade, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, PTI Number Dies, 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!

Challenges entered:

Card Mania: Add Some Red
Melonheadz Friends: Birthdays
Paper Minutes: Special Birthdays

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Flurry of Wishes

Good morning!  It's Monday so that means we have a new sketch (and twist) for you at From the Heart Stamps...here it is:

I had to use one of Faith's newest images...Flurry!  (It is so appropriate for the weather we are getting here.  For the last 4 weeks we have had snow or blizzards at the beginning of the week...thankfully it was just snow on Sunday, I think it will be okay getting to work Monday.)  I think this is one of the cutest snowmen ever!  I've colored it with pencils and added just a touch of glitter to his heart.  I kept it clean and simple with minimal layering, and added some paper piercing and brads for interest, along with a die cut snowflake.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Flurry" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, SU! Baja Breeze CS, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Recollections Mini Brads, Spare Parts Brad
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, The Cat's Pajamas Die (snowflakes), Lasting Impressions Piercing Template/Piercing Tool

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

Challenges entered:

A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes with a Winter or Christmas Theme
Sweet Stampin': Clean and Simple

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

In My Heart Birdbrain

Good (late) morning!  I have a card to share using this week's From the Heart Stamps sketch, along with the twist to "Make it a Valentine".  It's a good one!  Here it is:

When I first looked at it, I thought I would make a clean and simple card....  Then I realized my image was too big, so I made it into a square.  Then I realized the pattern papers all blended together, so I matted them.  Does this ever happen to you?!  LOL  Oh well, I love the image (and the sparkly heart!) and I think the sketch is still recognizable so it's all good!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "In My Heart Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Baja Breeze CS, Pure Poppy CS, TPC Studio Patterned Papers
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Candy Apple" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Square Die, Spellbinders Heart Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the sketch challenge details here.  There's still time to play along!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Project 100 Snowmen Blog Hop

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps February Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Project 100 Snowmen"...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 Faith's store.  

 If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place, if not why don't you start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything? 

We were challenged to create a card using one of Faith's "Project 100 Snowmen" images...this was such a fun theme since I happen to love snowmen!  For my card today I have used the adorable  "Snowman Valentine".   The image is colored with pencils and I've layered it with die cuts and foam tape to create a shaker card.  (Note to self: It's a good idea to look up a tutorial instead of "winging it" when trying a new technique!  LOL  I had paper and dies all over the place...next time I try one of these it will go much quicker!)  The beads are from SU!...I have had them in my stash for years and never used them...I'm really glad I  found them; surprisingly they were right where I thought they were!  LOL  I had planned to embellish with hearts, but I went with snowflakes and Swarovski flatback crystals.  The "snowy" paper and snowflakes are reminiscent of the blizzard we had earlier this week!  The sketch I used is from Die Cuttin' Divas.  Here are some detail close-ups:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Snowman Valentine" Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Baja Breeze CS, PTI Pure Poppy CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Papers, The Paper Studio Glitter CS, PTI Acetate

Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Light Siam", SU! Beads

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities and Snowflake Die, Lawn Fawn Snowflake Dies, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to check out her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Monday, February 8th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, February 10th.

Challenge entered: 

A Snowflakes Promise: Christmas/Winter

As You Like It Challenge: Favorite, One or Multi Layer (I tend to go with multi layer as I havn't really mastered CAS.  I like the definition that comes with matting your layers too.)

Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers: Punches and/or Dies

Crafty Girls Creations: Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge: Winter Wonderland

Die Cuttin' Divas: Sketch

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie: Photo Inspiration

Thank you for hopping along with us!

Angela

Sending you {heart}

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Debbie has chosen our challenge and it is..."Anything Goes"!

I'm getting into the Valentine spirit!  The card I made today has no stamping...just die cuts and embellishments.  I've used 2 sets from Lil' Inker Designs to cut the envelopes, hearts, and sentiment.  I've added a button and some sequins for embellishing.  Sketch is from Pals Paper Arts.

Paper: PTI Fine Linen, Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy, and Hibiscus Burst CS, Bo Bunny Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Button/DMC Floss, Bunny Bytes Designs Sequins

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

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments: Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes
Crafty Boots: Love is in the Air
Crafty Cardmakers: Punches and/or Dies
Cut It Up: Love is in the Air

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

New Release Tuesday

Good morning!  It's New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo...I just love this adorable bee Jodie has drawn...he was fun to color!

I found a fun sketch and used some patterned paper from my stash...I like the bright yellow paired with pink and red...it's a bit different!  The edges are rounded with the Corner Chomper for interest, I've accented the image with lots of sparkly glitter, and added a banner and some bling for embellishing.  Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Valentine's Bee" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! YoYo Yellow CS, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: MAMBI Bling, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Martha Stewart "Candy Apple" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the new release images here.

Challenges entered:

Cards in Envy: From the Heart
Dream Valley Challenges: Valentine's Day
Hand Stamped Sentiments: Sketch #230

Simply Create Too: Something New (new release image from Bugaboo)
Sweet Stampin': Valentine
The Paper Girls: Valentine's/Love
Through the Purple Haze: Things with Wings

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

You're so tweet

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you, along with a twist..."Hearts, Hearts, and More Hearts"!  You can play along using the sketch, the twist, or both...here's the sketch:

I went with the sketch and the twist!  The image is colored with pencils and I've added a healthy dose of the sparkly stuff!  I was using scraps and thought I would be able to run the stripes up and down...no such luck!  I had already colored the image to coordinate with the paper so I just went for it....  What do you think?  Does it look odd?  I've embellished simply with die cut hearts and a sentiment.  This could make a good Valentine, or even a "Thank you".

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Balancing Heats" Digital Image

Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen

Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Blushing Bride, PTI True Black, Patterned Paper (scraps from my stash)

Embellie: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Heart Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We hope you will give the challenge a try!

Challenges entered:

613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes (optional twist of "Use Something From Your Stash-I used paper scraps)

Crafty Friends: Animals/Birds

The Paper Players: Tic-Tac-Toe

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela