Tuesday Morning Sketches: Norma Jean

Good morning!  (Again, for Creative Card Crew post, please scroll...thank you.)  It's time for another sketch from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Our sponsor this week is Sassy Studio Designs.

I was really excited to work with this SSD image, which was given to me...I have always been intrigued by Marilyn Monroe.  I even did a research paper on her in high school!  I wanted to keep the focus on the beautifully drawn image, which is colored with Copics and pencils, so instead of adding panels to the two corners, I paper pierced some holes and added crystals for further definition.  This card is a big one...5x7 inches.

Image: Sassy Studio Designs Digital Image
Paper: Gina K. Pure Luxury CS, PTI Hibiscus Burst and True Black, Theresa Collins DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals
Extras: Copic Markers, Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Crafter's Workshop Circular Template, Dimensionals

Here's a YouTube video you might enjoy: Elton John's Candle in the Wind (A tribute to Marilyn Monroe)

I am entering this card in the following challenge:

Stampin' for the Weekend: Sparkle and Shine

Please head on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to see what the rest of the DT has made for your viewing pleasure/inspiration.  Better yet, give the sketch a try!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Good morning!  I have a "no stamping" card to share with you today.  The SCS sketch challenge looked fun yesterday, so I thought I would play along.  This simple card took me all day to complete...between meetings at work, transporting kids, groceries, and church...I worked on it small intervals of time.  I am not sure I am happy with it though; I think my mojo has taken a hike!  LOL  I do have some ideas for revisions though, so I may try that.

Paper: SU! Real Read, PTI True Black, The Paper Studio DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: MFT Die-namics Royal Rose Die, PTI Pure Poppy Felt, The Cat's Pajamas Felt (green leaves), The Crafter's Workshop Template

Just a note about the felt flower....I had some pre-made red flowers that were too big.  Then I made a flower with my die and it was too small; I simply die cut more felt and continued to roll it around the "too small" flower.  Voila'!  Problem solved!

Hope you have a great Thursday; thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Creative Card Crew: Fantasy

Good morning!  It's time for another Creative Card Crew challenge; this fortnight our theme is "fantasy" and our sponsor is Michelle Perkett.  Michelle has some beautiful fairies, but I couldn't resist this whimsical mermaid; I think she's a doll!  Thank you, Michelle!

When I was working on my card, I couldn't decide whether I should go with birthday or water themed DP.  I finally settled on these cute fish....  The DP was already distressed, but I distressed the edges further to give it a bit more texture; I like the shabby look paired with the crisp white cardbase and image panel.  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter and mini brads.  I pierced a circle, added some brads and popped the image up.

Image: Michelle Perkett  Digital Stamp'
Ink: Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Fancy Pants Designs DP
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Pink Smoothie", Recollections Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Crafter's Workshop Template, Dimensionals

I have seen some peeks at the rest of the DT's cards; you won't want to miss peeking yourself!  Better yet, why not play along for a chance to win this fortnight's prize?  (Michelle Perkett's "Lily" image.)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Creative Card Crew: 'Tis the Season

Good morning! It's time for another challenge from Creative Card Crew; this fortnight our challenge is "'Tis the Season" and our sponsor is Simon Says Stamp.

I happened to come across this cute Stampendous set that I bought awhile ago...I had forgotten about it, because it was purchased way before the holidays. Anyway, I am happy to have found it...I think the little elf is adorable! I love her child-like exuberance!

The image is colored with pencils and accented it with glitter. I decided on a bright color scheme...I love the pink/red combo! For embellishing, I paper pierced, added some brads, and finished it off with some ribbon. I used Jen del Muro's December Sketch for You to Try.

I must confess this is "version 2". As I was uploading the photos of my card, I decided I didn't like the proportions of the image panel.... So back to the craft table I went! I stamped, colored, and mounted a new image panel and took off the original image panel (it came off in 1 piece, so I will be able to use it for another card). "Version 1" was not mounted on colored CS; the image was diecut only...it seemed to get lost on the card. I really like this version better...the only thing I would change is the position of the knot on the ribbon...I would center it perhaps. Just wondering if any of you ever do any "card surgery"? LOL

Image: Stampendous

Paper: SU! Melon Mambo, PTI Vintage Cream and Pure Poppy, My Mind's Eye DP

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter (Turquoise), Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Spare Parts Brads, Wright's Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Crafter's Workshop Circular Template, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you'll head over to the Creative Card Crew blog to check out what the rest of the the DT has created to get you inspired. The theme is easy-peasy, so we'd love to see you play along too!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#100

Good Tuesday morning! It's time for another challenge from Melissa at

Tuesday Morning Sketches...can you believe it's week 100! Wow, how cool is that?! Our sponsor this week is Stamping Boutique; they provided me with this darling basket image. I love it...it's so summery!

The image is colored with pencils and I added some subtle glitter to the centers of the flowers. (Click on the image to get a larger view.) I pierced my circle and then added some brads and a message to finish it off. I like the simple layout.

Image: Stamping Boutique

Sentiment: Hero Arts

Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select and Kraft, Basic Grey DP

Embellies: Recollections Brads, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Crafter's Workshop Piercing Template, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I can't wait to see what the rest of the DT has done with this sketch; here are some links for you to check them out and leave a bit of love.

Dawn

Jackie

Jessica

Kathleen

Melissa

Theresa

Thanks for stopping by today; have a good one!

Angela