Sketch Saturday #421

Good morning!  We have a fun new sketch for you to try...here it is:

I pulled one of the Fluffles images from my stash and went clean and simple.  The image is colored with pencils and the ladybugs were enhanced with a black gel pen.  The image panel is popped up and I've embellished with some enamel dots.  Sometimes clean and simple is fun!

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, SU! Daffodil Delight
Embellies: Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Extras: 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 free Club Membership for 1 month from Happy Print Club!  In addition, they are offering a set of FREE downloadables for this challenge!  You will want to check them out...they offer some really cute stuff!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Creations: CAS
Moving Along With the Times: No Designer Papers
Sisterhood of Crafters: Animals 

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Furry Friends

Good morning!  I'm here today with a fun challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight I was the lucky one to choose our challenge...it will be "Furry Friends"!  I'll bet you are all surprised that I didn't choose Changito...he was definitely in the running!  LOL

I went with a springy Fluffles image and used one of my favorite DPs.  I really wish I would have bought more of this one...I am just down to a few odd scraps....  The image is colored with pencils and I've accented the snail with a bit of subtle glitter.  (The sketch I used is from Try Stamping on Tuesday; I didn't make the deadline, but used it anyway as it's a great sketch and the DT had wonderful samples.)  I did a bit of light distressing and added just a touch of bling.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and New Leaf, SU! Melon Mambo, Echo Park DP
Embellies: Kaisercraft Rhinestones, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

I hope you will check out the rest of the teams "Furry Friends" creations and play along with us!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Going Green
Crafty Boots Challenges: Use a Stamped Character
Created With Love Challenges: Spring
Creative Craft Challenges 2: All About Animals
Party Time Tuesdays: Anything Goes
Pause, Dream Enjoy Challenges: Outdoor Critters
Scrappy Frogs Challenge: Think Spring
Stampin with the Dragon: Spring has Sprung
The Squirrel and the Fox: Furry Friends 

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Try Something New....

Good morning...more importantly, Merry Christmas to you!  I hope your holiday season has been filled with health, happiness, family, and friends!  The kids have been wrapping and baking the last few days, so it has been very festive here...I have to say, I love having the help to get things done!  My son played Joseph in our church Christmas program last night...how fun that was!  We are planning to spend a relaxing morning at home, before getting together with family later today.  Er, I guess the "relaxing" part comes after the frenzy of seeing what Santa left under the tree....  LOL

We do have a challenge for you this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  It is "Anything Goes", but we would like you to try something new...for example, a new technique.  There is a good prize up for grabs; you can read about on the Tuesday Morning Sketches post.

For my project today, I tried something I had seen awhile back at SCS...it's called the "Date Night Kit".  The tutorial had easy to follow instructions, along with photos; I did modify the tutorial somewhat to make my project.  I don't know about the young people in your life, but my kids love gift cards and this card will hold a lot of them!  Here are a couple more pictures of the inside:

The inside pocket was used for a CD in the tutorial, but I made it smaller so I could tuck a special note or that extra special gift card inside.  The outside can be used for your greeting or a little note to the recipient.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen 
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Poppy Parade, Echo Park DP
Embellies: SU! Poppy Parade Ribbon, Martha Stewart Glitter in "Candy Apple" and "Sugar Cube"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Quic Kutz "Photo Corners" Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Cut, Create, Have Fun: Gift Wrap
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop: It's Christmas
Ribbon Carousel: Christmas Spirit
Robyn's Fetish: Christmas Card for a Child
Top Tip Tuesday: Anything Christmas Goes

Again, a very Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year too!

Angela

Boo!

Good morning!  I'm back in Halloween mode...I think these are my favorite cards of all to make!  I was able to play along with the SCS sketch challenge this week...I thought it was a great sketch!

This Fluffles stamp was lying on my table, just waiting to be inked up...the image is colored with pencils and accented with googlie eyes, glitter and a black gel pen.  I used quite a few different diecuts for embellishing.  I like how this one turned out!

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Black Marker, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Winter Wisteria, SU! Basic Black and Summer Sun, The Paper Studio Black Glitter CS, We R Memory Keepers DP
Embellies: Googlie Eyes (Hobby Lobby), Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Bat Punch, MFT Die-namics Flat Bottom Cloud Die/MFT Felt, Doodlebug Die (Boo!), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafting For All Seasons: Costumes/Dress Up
Eureka Stamps: Trick or Treat
For Fun Challenges: Fall Favorites
Hooked On Craft: Halloween
Ink It Pink Challenge: Fall or Halloween
PaperPlay Challenges: Simply Cute
Paper Pretties: Halloween
Stampavie and More: Halloween
Top Tip Tuesday: Things With Wings

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#148

Good morning Tuesday Morning Sketches fans!  I'm back with another sketch; this week my teamie Kathleen came up with this cute sketch.  Our sponsor  for the week is Meljen's Designs.

As I was trying to decide what to make, I looked through the challenge list and found one for the colors pink/green.  Well, I just couldn't pass that up!  It brings me back to H.S. when "preppy" was all the rage...IZOD, button downs, khakis, Sperry topsiders.  Great fashions for sure!  Okay, no need to date myself further...on to the card....

The image is colored with pencils before layering with diecuts.  I've had this paper in my stash and was excited to use it...the color combo is so fresh and I love the petite prints; I added some rhinestones and called it good....

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and New Leaf, SU! Melon Mambo, Echo Park DP
Embellies: Kaiser Rhinestones
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

I hope you will head on over to the TMS blog to check out the rest of the DT's creations...would you like to play along for a chance to win a prize?

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafts and Me Challenges: Fabulous Flowers
Cute Card Thursday: Pink/Green
Fashionista Challenge: Simply Summer
House of Gilli: Diecuts/Punches
Make My Monday: Floral (+colors pink/green/white)
Paper Playtime: Say It With Sentiments...Friendship Card
Sentimental Sundays: Pocket Full of Posies (+ sentiment)

Thanks for stopping by; have a super week!

Angela

TMS#145

Good Tuesday morning!  It's time for another fun sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches; our sponsor for the week is StampingScrapping.

I decided to pair Fluffles with some bold and bright colors.  I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some pretty, bright colors after all the rain and dreary weather we've been having.  Bring on the sunshine!  The image is colored with pencils and the flower is accented with a bit of glitter.  The image panel is adhered with dimensionals, and I added some Bella Dots, ribbon and twine for embellishing.

Image: Stampendous
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Daffodil Delight, Jillibean Soup DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: Bella Dots, PTI Harvest Gold Grosgrain Ribbon and Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Dimensionals

I hope you'll hop on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to check out the rest of the DT's creation
s.  Why not play along yourself for a chance to win a prize from StampingScrapping?
I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

By the Cute and Girly: Spring Is In The Air
Craft Us Crazy: Favorite Stamp Company
Desert Island Crafter's Challenge: Choose 3 (2. die cut shapes, 4. bright colours, 5. twine)
Dutch Dare Card Challenge: Spring has Sprung
Emergency Crafters: Bold and Bright
Forever Friends Stamping Challenge: Spring (must include and animal)
Freshly Brewed Challenges: Tic Tac Toe (die cuts, twine, flowers) 
I Brake for Challenges: Floral
Stampin for the Weekend: 4 or More Layers
Sweet Stampin': 4 Legged Friends

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

Happy Birthday Ruby's Rainbow!

Good morning!  It' time for this fortnight's challenge from Ruby's Rainbow; in honor of the challenge blog's 1st birthday, we challenge you to make a "Birthday Cake" themed project.

I went for a bite-sized cake...a cupcake!  Fluffles looks like she's making a wish...I hope she's wishing big!  The image is colored with pencils and the hat is accented with glitter.  The image is diecut and layered with ribbons.

Image: Stampendous
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Raspberry Fizz, SU! Pumpkin Pie, Doodlebug DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter, PTI Orange Zest Grosgrain Ribbon, Raspberry Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Dimensionals

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Critter Challenge: Critters
Love to Create: Birthday
Tip Top Tuesday: Spotty, Dotty
Try it on Tuesday: Pampered Pets

I hope you will head on over to Ruby's Rainbow to see what the rest of the DT has created.  Why not help us celebrate our birthday?

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#134

Good morning!  It's time for another sketch challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  My first instinct was to go with a winter/snowflake theme, but I decided on some bright and cheery papers.  Now this morning, as I look outside, I wonder if I shouldn't have went with snow?  We got some last night, but not enough for a late start at school this morning...much to the kids' dismay!

Fluffles is shaded with a pale gray pencil, but it's hard to see it in the photo.  His eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  When I was ready to add my embellishments, I remembered the Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS I had in my stash...it matches the DP perfectly!  I used an MFT die to cut the stars.

Image: Stampendous
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Pink Passion, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, Doodlebug DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Extras: Prismas/Creyolas/Goo Gone, MFT Die-namics Star Die, Dimensionals

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations and play along yourself.  I think I may try this sketch out again...using snowflakes!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

Good morning! I had a day off yesterday and had the opportunity to play the Splitcoaststampers sketch challenge. It was a fun sketch...will probably use it again for another card....

I used the My Mind's Eye 12 Days of Christmas pad and went for a bright and cheery look...I think the non-traditional colors are fun! Fluffles is colored with pencils, his eyes are dotted with a black gel pen, and the ornaments are accented with glitter. I added a sentiment from Verve, some ribbon, and brads to finish the card.

Image: Stampendous

Sentiment: Verve "Holly Jolly"

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, SU! Bermuda Bay

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Embellies: SU! Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Spare Parts Brads, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Tim Holtz Piercing Ruler, Lasting Impressions Piercer, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Below is a picture of the January card kit made for my S.S. I went with a winter theme; included were images from Stampendous and Kraftin' Kimmie, DP from Imaginisce (also a matching stamp), cardstock, diecut snowflakes, ribbons, and assorted brads. I really like making these and keep thinking it would be really fun to be able to do something creative like this for a living. No, I won't quit my day job! LOL

Thanks so much for stopping by; I hope you have a great day!

Angela

More Halloween....

Good morning! I have been in a bit of a creative funk lately...I just havn't felt like stamping. I play around on the computer looking for ideas and sit at my table, but I just don't get anything accomplished. When I saw this cute card of Wanda's, I just knew I had to play along with the challenge. I even used the same sketch she did.... I also loved the way Kathleen placed her bats on this card, so I had to give that a try too.... Thanks for the inspiration ladies!

I used my My Mind's Eye Mischievous paper pad...love that paper! I love how they added a subtle touch of blue...so unexpected! I took my cue from the paper and colored Fluffles orange and accented her hat with blue. I used a liberal dose of glitter...let's just face it...glitter makes me feel good! LOL I don't mind the mess and I didn't even care when I looked down and my lap was covered with it.... I also used a lot of diecuts on this card...Spellbinder's, Martha Stewart, MFT Die-namics...I like that they are fast and easy. I felt like I needed a bit more blue to pull everything together with the blue card base, so I added a few Swarovski flatbacks.

Here's a close up of the diecuts and yummy glitter.

Image: Stampendous "Fluffles Broomstick"

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Baja Breeze and Tangerine Tango, My Mind's Eye DP, The Paper Studio Black Glitter CS

Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Aquamarine"

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Bat Punch, MFT Die-namics Cloud Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in Raise the Bar's Challenge #78 which is "Furry Friends". I have had this Fluffles stamp sitting on the table for quite some time and knew right away it would be perfect!

2 Sisters - #60 Halloween

Challenge Up Your Life - #54 Halloween

Secret Crafter - #155 Anything goes as long as it sparkles

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#113

Good Tuesday Morning! Good grief...I see I havn't posted since last Tuesday! Have had some extra things going on at home; we are building an addition so we've been busy planning, meeting with contractors, etc. I need to take more time to get crafty though...it's good for my mental health!

Back to the card here.... Our sponsor this week is There She Goes stamps. I checked out their website and they have some cute stamps; no order for me yet though, the sets I wanted were out of stock. I decided to go with Fluffles paired with some new My Mind's Eye Mischievous DP...I just love making Halloween cards! How about you?

Fluffles is colored with Prismas; her eyes are dotted with a black gel pen and I added some glitter to her hat and brew. I distressed the edges of the DP, added some diecuts, black ribbon and a couple of stickpins. The stickpins were actually and add-on.... I realized I had cut my ribbon too short to tie a knot, so I just twisted it and secured it with pins....voila'! I like how the subtle crystals mimic the glitter.

Image: Stampendous

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and True Black, SU! Cajun Craze (?), My Mind's Eye DP, The Paper Studio Black Glitter CS

Embellies: Wright's Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Maya Road Stickpins, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Bat Punch, Making Memories Distressing Tool, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I invite you to hop on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to see the rest of the DT's goodies. We would love to have you join us and play along too...it's a great sketch this week...give it a try!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Fluffles Eeeeekk!!!

I was able to play along with the SCS sketch challenge yesterday and this is what I came up with. I knew I wanted to go with a Halloween theme, but wanted to do something a bit different than the traditional black...so I tried cream. It looks a bit less "spooky", although I have to say I love spooky! Just something different for a change of pace....

The image is colored with pencils and the pumpkin face and candy are coated with glitter. I used a black gel pen for Fluffles and the the mouse's eyes. I inked the edges of the panels, and finished with some ribbon and Bella Dots.

Image: Stampendous

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Vintage Cream, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Vintage Violet, My Mind's Eye DP

Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Bella Dots, PTI Vintage Cream Twill, Cream Organdy (my stash)

Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Frazzled Fluffles

Good morning! I played along with the SCS sketch challenge yesterday. I wanted to work with something fun and quirky, so I looked through my Stampendous stamps until I found an image that would work. I think Fluffles rocks!

I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp a row of coffee cups at the bottom of the image panel. The images are colored with pencils and I added a couple of googlie eyes to Fluffles...don't you think they really make her look frazzled? I added a bit of ribbon and some Bella Dots and called it good.

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, Lil' Davis Designs DP

Embellies: Bella Dots in "Chocolate", PTI Dark Chocolate Swiss Dot Ribbon, Googlie Eyes (Hobby Lobby)

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

Thanks for stopping by today; have a good one!

Angela

TMS#70

Good morning! It's time for another sketch from Melissa at the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog. Our sponsor this week is Pixie Petals, which is an Etsy shop. I had some fun ribbon and crochet flowers to work with, so "thank you" to Pixie Petals!

I actually have 2 cards for you today, because I messed up on the sketch.... Imagine my surprise when Melissa emailed me to tell me I used the wrong sketch! Oops!

The first card actually follows the sketch. Changito is colored with pencils and the card is embellished with a LOT of glitter. It really sparkles! For the ribbon, I adhered the white grosgrain first and then used a strip of the red line tape on top so I could add a bit more texture to the green ribbon. I just scrunched it up and pressed it down.

Image: Stampendous "Changito Snow Play" Clear Set

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and New Leaf, Fancy Pants Designs DP

Embellies: Green Ribbon from Pixie Petals, White Grosgrain Ribbon, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities and Snowflakes Dies, QuicKutz "Frankie" Alphabet/Handtool, Red Line Tape, EK Success 3D Dots

For the second card, I used Fluffles, who is also colored with pencils and accented with glitter. The DP on this one is really pretty; the holly is flocked and the stripes are accented with glitter. I used the green ribbon and layered a button on top of the red flower. The ribbon has just a bit of silver glitter and I really like the way it crinkles

Image: Stampendous "Fluffles Stocking"

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and New Leaf, Doodlebug DP

Embellies: Green Ribbon and Red Crochet Flower from Pixie Petals, PTI Button, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, EK Success 3D Dots

I can't wait to see what the rest of the DT has come up with using Melissa's sketch. I had a hard time with it because there were a lot of elements.... Anyway, check them out and leave them a little love and encouragement! I hope you can find the time to play along with us this week, too....

Thanks for stopping by today; have a good one!

Angela

Hello! How was your Wednesday? I'm so glad we are over the hump; tomorrow is actually my Friday!

I had a busy day today working on my "special project"; I was hoping to get done.... I'm not quite done, but almost. I did have a little bit of help from Caramel. She had fun getting into the polyester stuffing.... It cracked me up the way she would sneak away with pieces of it. She looks a wee bit crabby in the second photo...I decided not to move her.... She looked so comfy after all!

Alright, back to the card. I almost didn't play the SCS sketch challenge today, but decided I needed a bit of fun. I decided to go with Halloween and bright colors! Plus, Fluffles is always fun!

Image: Stampendous

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Black Marker

Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pink Passion and Basic Black, Doodlebug DP, Doodlebug Glitter CS

Embellies: SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Glitteries Glitter, Google Eyes (H.L.)

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug Doodlebug Halloween Die, EK Success 3D Dots

Thanks for stopping by! I'll be back Friday with a picture of the finished "special project".

Angela

CAS Lady Bug Thank You

Hello! A lot of you probably know I am a huge Changito fan...also Calendar Chicks and Fluffles. You can imagine my excitement when I found out Stampendous has a blog with challenges! I made a copy of the sketch, which was a bit of a challenge since it was a square. I had a plan, but when I found these lady bug buttons, I decided I had better go with my "Lady Bug Fluffles" stamp!

This card is super clean and simple. It's 4 1/4" square; I did try to stay true to the sketch, but I left off the brads in the corners of the image panel. I thought they would be too much with the buttons.... The image is colored with pencils; Fluffles does have a bit of gray shading, too.

Image: Stampendous

Sentiment: SU!

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Black, SU! Real Red

Embellie: Favorite Findings Buttons, SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Extras: Crayolas/Prismas/Goo Gone, SU! 1" Round Punch

This is a pretty cool sketch; I'll probably be using it again. I wish square cards didn't cost more to mail, though....

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

A sketch...and a story....

Good morning! It's Tuesday, so that means I have another sketch challenge for you from Tuesday Morning Sketches! Our sketch this week was provided by Theresa and she is also our sponsor; the winner will receive a stamp set from Close to My Heart! Check out the sketch here

I don't own any stamps from Close to My Heart, so I went with a favorite of mine...Fluffles! Looks like he's up to some mischief too! The image is colored with Prismas and I really went out on a limb when I colored him orange, because in my world Fluffles is white! LOL I used some paper I recently found at Archivers; it's part of the "Flutter" collection by Making Memories. I must confess I had a hard time with the sketch and left off the rectangles in the corners. I am excited to see what YOU do with those, so I hope you will play along!

Image: Stampendous

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Spring Rain, and Dark Chocolate, Making Memories DP

Embellies: SU! Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"

Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

I applied a bit of glitter to the flowers, but I didn't cover the whole flower like usual. I applied it to the center and traced around some of the edges. I use my Zig Squeeze and Roll Glue Pen. The tip is like a ball point pen, so it's easy to control. I included a close-up of the flowers, but I'm not sure why the image shows up so small.... Anybody have any ideas about that?

Now for the story.... I asked my DH if he liked my card; he said he did. I told him it was really quite simple and held up a more elaborate one for comparison. He then responded that my cards were better than they were 5 years ago.... I should hope so! I would like to think I've learned a few tips and tricks along the way! That's what I think is so cool about stamping; there are always fun new products and new techniques to try.

Anyway, I started thinking about when I started stamping about 12 years ago. My Mom was having a SU! party to help out one of her co-workers. I told her I would go, but "I'm not buying anything".... Famous last words! I had so much fun, and guess what? I bought something! I purchased Cuddles and Tickles; does anybody remember that set? I was pregnant with my first child (monkey) and planned to use it for announcements. I have to laugh when I think back, because back then I had black ink only, paper (not cardstock), and Crayola crayons! I was so proud of those cards I made, I even gave some to my cousin who was also expecting. I believe I embellished them with a bit of ribbon. So I guess I could say I've come a long way, baby!

I do know that even though all the "latest and greatest" supplies are a lot of fun, we can still have fun and create things without breaking the bank. I would like to hear how YOU started stamping, so please share that with me in a comment. Thanks!

Don' forget to head over to Tuesday Morning Sketches to check out this week's challenge. There is a link in my sidebar to the site, and also links to the DT's blogs. Check them out, you'll find some good stuff!

Thanks for stopping by; happy stamping!

Angela

Easter Fluffles

Hello again! I came across this sketch Sunday, and even though I should have been doing other things...I made a card! I thought it was a fun sketch. Here's a link to Amy's blog, click here.

I thought this cute image of Fluffles would work perfectly with this DP that I've been hoarding. Love this DP, every so often I get it out and use some; I just think it is so cheery!

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Dark Chocolate, and Lemon Tart, Heidi Grace DP
Embellies: Chocolate Bella Dots, SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extras: Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Thanks for stopping by; have a great night!

Angela

Fluffles Lucky Clover

Good Sunday morning to you! Today I have my card for the Corrosive Challenge Blog; the theme this week was "lucky". Since St. Patty's Day is right around the corner, I wanted to go with that theme. Click here to see the other cards by the DT. Perhaps you would like to play along!

I just love this paper. I bought it to make prize card kits for a swap I was hosting. It's double sided and has the most beautiful golden shimmer. I wish I had more, but all I have left is small scraps. I colored the buckle on the hat metallic gold and I used the antique gold brads to try and bring out the shimmer.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Black, Reminisce DP
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Tim Holtz Piercing Ruler, Foam Tape

I am not sure why, but in my world, Fluffles is always white! I have seen cards in the SCS gallery where people have made him gray or orange and he is so cute in color. Maybe some day I will step out of the box....

I hope you have a great day! Don't forget to set your clock ahead!

Angela