Sketch Saturday #423

Good morning sketch fans!  Today is the 5th Saturday of the month so that means you can pick any sketch from the Sketch Saturday Archive.  Don't you just love having so many choices?  I know I do!

I went with Sketch #216, and changed the format from square to rectangle.  (I've had this image colored and on standby; this sketch was the perfect opportunity to use it!)  Here's the sketch:

The image is colored with pencils and I've added lots of glitter...my favorite embellishment!  The red panel is embossed; the dots remind me of a blizzard.  The patterned paper is pearlized and so beautiful in real life.  I've added a smattering of sparkly snowflakes embellished with brads/mini brads, along with some tiny foil snowflakes.  (The snowflakes dies are from Lawn Fawn; I love the mini size!)  Here's a close-up:

Image: CC Designs
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Ruby Red, KI Memories Patterned Paper, Doodlebug "Lily White" Sugar Coated CS, Gold Foil CS
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Martha Stewart Sugar Coated CS, Doodlebug "Lily White" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, SU! Embossing Folder, Lawn Fawn Dies (snowflakes), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with the challenge details.  Play along to win 3 digital images from Star Stampz!

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments: Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Brown Sugar: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner: Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky: Christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge: Show Us Some Sparkle
Little Red Wagon: Christmas in July
Mod Squad: Christmas in July
Simply Create Too: Lots of Sparkle
Southern Girls: Anything Goes    
Winter Wonderland: Show Us Your Gold/Silver and/or An Embossed Background

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday #390

Good morning sketch fans!  We have a fun new sketch for you this week, along with a new sponsor...A Day for Daisies.  Here's the sketch:

I used one of my favorite Christmas images, along with some "favorite" paper scraps.  The image is colored with pencils and matted with die cuts.  I struggled with what to use for an embellishment...so I went without!  Do any of you have any ideas?  I would love to hear them!

Image: Stampendous Calendar Chick
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,. Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury CS, Bazzill CS (red), SU! Garden Green CS, KI Memories Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with the challenge details.  Also, my friend Imke is playing along with us as this months Guest Designer...please stop by and leave her a little love!

Challenges entered:

Creative Knockouts: Tis' the Season
Crafting For All Seasons: Brrr, It's Cold Outside

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Hello Snowman

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Neva has chosen "Christmas with a Metallic Twist"...sounds pretty!

I've combined this challenge with this week's From the Heart Stamps sketch, which also has a twist..."Use Your Favorite Color".  That would be pink...of course!  Here's the sketch:

So...use the sketch, the color pink, Christmas themed, and metallic....  "Hello Snowman" (isn't this one of the cutest snowmen ever?!) is colored with pencils and mounted on die cuts.  I've rounded some of the corners of the metallic background patterned paper, to add a bit of interest, and embellished with a sparkly snowflake and hearts (they came in the stamp set).  I love the quirky pink and green for a Christmas card!  Check out the adorable "sweater" hearts, here's a close-up:

Please check out the Ruby's Rainbow DT creations here, along with the challenge details.  We would love to see your take on the challenge!

Please check out the FTHS midweek inspiration post here, and the sketch challenge details here.  We hope you will give the sketch a try...it's a fun one!

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

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110, CS, Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury CS, SU! Melon Mambo and Garden Green CS, KI Memories Patterned Paper

Embellie: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Spellbinders Dies, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

A Snowflakes Promise: Winter or Christmas Theme

Allsorts: At Least 3 Die Cuts

Cardz 4 Galz: Your Favorite Christmas Color Combo

Clear it Out: Theme: Holiday/Christmas Stash: Glitter

Come and Get it Challenges: Snowman Love

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Valentine's Day

Good morning and Happy Valentine's Day!  Since it's Saturday we have a great, new sketch for you from Sketch Saturday; our sponsor for this challenge is Simon Says Stamp!

I really couldn't resist making a Valentine card for this challenge (sadly, I didn't get many made this year); I pulled out an adorable image from The Cat's Pajamas and paired it with a trio of papers from my stash.  The bunny is colored with pencils and accented with glitter; for embellishment, I've added some sparkly clouds and hearts.  This one was really fun to make...pearlized and foil paper, plus lots of glitter...it really shimmers and sparkles!

Image/Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper" PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Blushing Bride, KI Memories Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS (white, brown)
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" and "Carrara Marble" Glitters
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, The Cat's Pajamas Cloud and Heart CutUps Dies, SU! Oval Punch, 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 for the chance to win the prize from Simon Says Stamp!

Challenges entered:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Love is in the Air
Creative Card Crew: Glitter
Fussy and Fancy: It's All About Love
Incy Wincy Designs: Use a Punch or Die Cut
In the Pink: Love is in the Air
Opus Gluei: Be My Valentine!
The Cat's Pajamas: Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown: Love is in the Air

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Fun in the Sun

Good morning!  We have a new photo challenge for you from Catch the Bug...check it out:

I went with Dottie Beach...doesn't she look like she is ready for some fun in the sun?  She's colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I kept the layout simple and embellished with ribbon tabs and brads.

Image: Bugaboo Dottie Beach Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Regal Rose and Soft Suede, KI Memories Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Pink Smoothie", SU! Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

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

Challenges entered:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Polka Dots
Crafty Ribbons: Anything Goes with Ribbon
Fresh Brewed Designs: By the Sea/Summer

Thanks for stopping by...enjoy your weekend!

Angela

Hoppy Christmas

Good morning!  I'm back with another challenge for Bugaboo's Christmas in July week; today's challenge is "Anything But a Card" with the added twist of a color challenge.  Check out the color palette below:

Doesn't that color palette rock?  I love it!

One of my favorite things to make is an altered Crystal Light container.  (I have a stash of the old ones that I'm still using.  The new ones are oval; I like that the old ones are round so that I can use Spellbinders die cuts to decorate the lid.)  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I've used a couple of papers that have been in my stash a long time...the colors were perfect.  I've added a button/pearl combo for embellishing and filled the container with some iridescent shred.  This will be perfect for a small gift or to jazz up the presentation of a gift card.

Image: Bugaboo "Hoppy Occasions-Christmas" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Garden Green, KI Memories Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Buttons in Raspberry Fizz, Spare Parts Pearls
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

I hope you'll play along with our challenge...there are some awesome prizes, including Guest Designer spots!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

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Good morning!  I have a summery card to share using this week's From the Heart Stamps sketch, along with the twist "Use a Sentiment".  Doesn't this Birdbrain look like she is living the good life?

I've printed the image three times, so I could add a bit of dimension to the tree and coconuts.  I used pencils to add color, then added pink glitter, ribbon and the sentiment for embellishing.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Tropical Chick" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Regal Rose, PTI Dark Chocolate, KI Memories Patterned Paper
Embellies: SU! Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart Glitter in "Bubblegum" 
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Here is this week's sketch:

Remember only From the Heart Stamps may be used; when posting to your blog, please include the sketch and a link back to the challenge.  There is still time to play along...everyone who participates receives $1 to From the Heart Stamps store!

Challenges entered:

Craft Room Challenge: Things with Wings
Deep Ocean Challenge Blog: Wings
Digi Choosday: Spots and Stripes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Sending Sunshine Your Way!

Good morning!  I just had to play along with the Deconstructed Sketch Challenge this week, and I combined it with a few other challenges as well...summer, die cuts, etc.

The image is colored with pencils and her eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I've used a lot of dies on this card, both to cut/mount my image/sentiment and for embellishing.  I've also used a touch of ribbon and some gems for a bit of sparkle.

Image/Sentiment: The Craft's Meow
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Harvest Gold, KI Memories DP
Embellies: PTI Harvest Gold Grosgrain Ribbon, MAMBI Bling
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Lil' Inker Sun/Cloud Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments: Summer
Catered Crop: Die Cuts and Punches
Clear It Out: Theme: Make Someone's Day, Stash: Something Sparkly
Jellypark Friends: Celebrate Summer
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes, Optional: Include an animal or animal print.
Robyn's Fetish: At the Beach
Use it Tuesday: Bring on the Sunshine, Hoarded Item: KI Memories DP
Whoopsi Daisy: Girly

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

This one's for Kate....

Good morning and Happy Tuesday!  It's time again for another sketch from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches; this week our sketch was created by Debbie and our sponsor is Floppy Latte.

I made a card for the nursing student, Kate, who has worked with me for the past month; she just graduated and had her pinning, she will still need to take her State Boards.  Let me tell you, she is a "Superchick" for sure!  Kate rocks!

The chick is colored with pencils and I added some glitter to her cape, because after all, what "Superchick" doesn't like a touch of glitter?!  I embellished simply with clouds and a beaded sentiment.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Hibiscus Burst, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, KI Memories DP
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Beads (Hobby Lobby)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestablities, Lil' Inker Designs Cloud Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will stop on over to check out the rest of the ladies creations.  It's a fun sketch, I hope you will give it a try!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

All Sorts Challenge Blog: Add Some Sparkle
Love to Create: For Mom or a Special Lady
Make it Monday: Anything Goes
Make My Monday: Anything that Flies
No Matter Which Challenges: Things With Wings
Whoopsi Daisy: For Mother's Day or a Special Lady

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

JOY

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge at Creative Card Crew; this fortnight we would like to see red and gold.  I don't typically think of snowflakes when I think of red/gold, but I remembered this lovely DP (it has a gorgeous gold shimmer...hard to capture in a photo) in my stash and thought I would give it a try!

I colored the image with pencils and accented with a couple different types of glitter.  In addition to the shimmery DP, I used some SU! gold shimmer CS from my stash (love this stuff!).  I diecut and layered some snowflakes and added some gold brads for embellishing.

Image: C.C. Designs "Snow Joy"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Cherry Cobbler and Gold Shimmer CS, KI Memories DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Florentine Gold" and "Snow Glitter", Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Die-namics "Let It Snowflake" Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's red/gold creations...they are sure to inspire you!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Mania Challenges: Snowflakes
Craft Us Crazy: Christmas or Winter, Favorite Embellishment (Glitter!!!)
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: Winter
Dutch Dare Card Challenges: Snowflakes
Fashionista Challenge: Winter
Happy Campers: Winter
House of Gilli: Add Sparkle
Paper Playtime: Winter Fun

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Cooper's Bubble Bath

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches; our sponsor this week is Paper Pretties and I used the adorable Cooper on my card today.  Thank you, Paper Pretties!

The image is colored with pencils and the bubbles are accented with a bit of glitter.  I used Spellbinders dies to cut and mount the image, and embellished with brads.

Image: Paper Pretties Digital Image
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Lemon Tart and Blueberry Sky, KI Memories DP
Ink: Printer
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
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 creations.  Why not play along?  The sketch is nice and versatile!

I am entering my card at Make It Monday.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Christmas in August

(Click here for the Goodie Giveaway.)

Good morning!  Today is the day for a new challenge from the ladies at Creative Card Crew; this fortnight our challenge is Christmas and our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps.  Thank you to Bugaboo for this fun Stella image...she always makes me laugh!

The image is colored with pencils and I've added a bit of glitter to the Christmas balls and her Santa hat.  Who says Santa hats have to be red?!  I used some hoarded papers from my stash and a computer generated sentiment.  I added some simple ribbon and a couple of mini brads for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Papers: PTI Stamper's Select and Raspberry Fizz, SU! Pear Pizazz, KI Memories DP
Embellies: PTI Raspberry Fizz Grosgrain Ribbon, Spare Parts Brads, Doodlebug Glitter (hat), Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter (ornaments and eyelids)
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 cards and maybe even play along with us for a chance to win a prize from Bugaboo!

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Challenge Up Your Life: Christmas in Summer
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long: Non Traditional Colors
Deconstructing Jen: Sketch
Paper Playtime: Polka Dots and a Sentiment

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow: Neapolitan Chicks

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow!  For this fortnight, Silvi has chosen Brown and Pink +White/Cream.

I love these colors and immediately thought "neapolitan"...although I explored other ideas, I went with my original and got out my DeNami chicks.  They are colored with pencils, the eyes are dotted with a black gel pen and I used some Crystal Effects on the cherry.  The image is diecut with a Spellbinder's ribbon slide and attached to the card base with twill.  I did add a dimensional for a little extra "oomph".  Clean and simple, but I like how this one turned out.

Image: DeNami
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate, KI Memories DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellie: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill
Extras: Crayola Pencils, Spellbinders, SU! Crystal Effects, Dimensional

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Forever Friends Challenge Blog: Think Pink (must include a critter)
Ribbon Carousel Challenge: Anything Goes (must use something on a spool)

I hope you will play along with this fun color combo...I'd love to see what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

January SFYTT

Hello there!  I usually don't do 3 posts in 1 day, but I needed to upload my card for Jen del Muro's January Sketch For You To Try.  I am just squeaking by!

My image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I mounted it on the Heart Rosette CutUps Die.  So far I havn't actually used it to make a rosette...I like the looks of it used as a doily too.  For embellishing, I used a couple of Bella Dots on the upper vellum panel.

Image: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Blushing Bride, The Paper Studio Vellum, KI Memories DP
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Bella Dots in "Chocolate"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, The Cat's Pajamas Heart Rosette CutUps Die, Dimensionals

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

City Crafter Challenge: You've Got Mail
Craft Your Passions: Beary Sweet
Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge: Loves Me, Loves Me Not
Paper Pretties Monday Challenge: Love
The Cat's Pajamas: Hearts (last week's challenge)
The Stamping Boutique: Valentine's
Tuesday Throwdown: Hearts

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Barry's Snowman

Good morning!  Today the card I have to share was a fun one to make...it combines lots of challenges!  Yesterday I printed the sketch for the challenge at SCS and used that as a starting point.

The image I used is a digital stamp from Stamp Fairy; I think Barry and his little snowman are adorable!  The image is colored with pencils and accented with 2 kinds of glitter; subtle glitter for Barry's hat and glitter with a bit more sparkle for the snow/snowflakes.  I used some Spellbinder's dies for the snowflakes, and then coated the white ones with glitter.  As I was making a mess, I thought of my glitter paper!  Hmmm, why do I usually forget to use it?   LOL  I added a brad to the middle of the snowflakes and elevated them with a dimensional.

Image: Stamp Fairy Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Basic Gray, KI Memories DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Dies, SU! Dimensionals

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Critter Sketch Challenge: Baby It's Cold Outside

Papertake Weekly: Die Cute Special

Shopping Our Stash: All that Glitters, Sparkles, or Shines

Tuesday Throwdown: Baby It's Cold Outside

Use It Tuesdays: All About Winter (Hoarded KI Memories DP...I'm down to scraps which I have saved for  "special" cards.)

I have to say it is fun to look through the challenges and see which ones I can combine to make a card...it really makes me think!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

TMS#111

Good Tuesday morning! It's time for another fun challenge over at the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog. Kathleen has drawn our sketch this week and it's a good one!

I decided to go with a Halloween theme and used some of my favorite DP that I have been hoarding. Never mind that I have quite a bit of much newer Halloween DP to choose from...there is just something about this particular paper that speaks to me! I really am going to be sad when I use it all up....

Bella is colored with pencils and I added some glitter to the pumpkin face and her boots. I used an MFT die for the scallops, added some ribbon and a few Bella Dots. This is a fun sketch...I'll have to try it again.

Image: Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, and Lovely Lilac, KI Memories DP

Embellies: Wright's Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Bella Dots, Doodlebug Glitter (black), Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Die-namics Scallop Border Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to check out all of the DT's cards. Better yet, play along! This week is a judged challenge and we want to see your creations!

Thanks for stopping by; enjoy your day!

Angela

From one chick to another...

Hello! Are you staying cool? The power was out here for about 6 hours yesterday; when it resumed, we found the central air wasn't working. Talk about hot! Fortunately, the high temps finally receded last night, now today we had a bit of rain to cool things off. I hope the worst of it is over.

I was able to play the SCS sketch challenge yesterday; it had been awhile, so I was glad I could play! It was a fun sketch and I went with one of my "go to" images, the Stampendous Calendar Chicks...love those chicks! I also used some paper in my stash that I have been hoarding a bit; I like it so much that I didn't want to cover it up, so I used vellum for one of the panels. I did run the vellum through the Cuttlebug to add a bit of texture. The chick is colored with pencils and her flowers are accented with glitter. I made a felt rose with the MFT Rolled Rose Die-namics die, which I have been using a lot. The roses are so easy to make! Also, it is so much cheaper than buying flowers...I'm all for saving a bit when I can.

Image: Stampendous "Flower Chick"

Sentiment: Inky Antics

Ink: Palette Burnt Umber

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Regal Rose and Soft Suede, KI Memories DP, The Paper Studio Vellum

Embellie: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug/Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, MFT Rolled Rose Die, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Die (leaves), Felt (PTI Simpy Chartreuse/Rose from my stash)

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you are able to stay cool and work a bit of stamping in!

Angela

Tiddly Inks Treasure Hunt Blog Hop

Welcome to the Tiddly Inks Treasure Hunt bloghop! We are kicking off Tiddly Ink's first birthday celebration and I am so glad you joined us to hunt for inspiration and goodies!

If you came from LOU'S blog then you are at the correct spot. If not, you might want to go back to the Challenge Blog and start hopping THERE. You might miss some of the prizes that are hidden around the hop if you don't start at the beginning.

My first creation today features Tiddly Ink's new image MINNIE'S BERRY. Christy created about 20 new images for her birthday celebration and you can find the rest of the images HERE.


When I saw this adorable image, I thought of this strawberry DP and knew it would be perfect! I love the bright pink and green paired with the crisp white. Don't you love Minnie's fun green glasses? I kept it clean and simple and used a ribbon loop and rubber sticker for embellishment.

Image: Tiddly Inks Digital Image
Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxery, PTI New Leaf, KI Memories DP
Embellies: White Grosgrain Ribbon, KI Memories Rubber Sticker
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, SU! Dimensionals
Sketch: Jen del Muro's January Sketch For You To Try

My second creation features Tiddly Ink' new image HUGGABUGGA. Don't they look like best friends? I went for a shabby chic look and inked/distressed the layers; I finished it off with glitter and Prima roses.

Image: Tiddly Inks Digital Image
Ink: Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: PTI Fine Linen and Dark Chocolate, The Girls' Paperie DP, The Paper Studio Vellum
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Primas Roses
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Making Memories Distressing Tool, SU! Dimensionals
Sketch: Jen del Muro's April Sketch For You To Try

One lucky commenter will win some booty...a Tiddly Inks image of their choice; I will draw a name at the end of the hop!

Just a little reminder that Tiddly Inks will be having a sale May 1-3 to celebrate it’s first birthday. If you are interested, visit the SHOP and then plan to create a fun project for the challenges or the next blog hop on May 10.

On May 10, Tiddly Inks will hold another blog hop that is open to everyone. You can check out the details on Christy’s blog HERE. It will be part of TI’s fun birthday party celebration and the special prize for the that blog hop will be a chance to win a digital stamp customized and designed for you.

Thanks so much for hopping in our Treasure Hunt. I hope you enjoyed seeing a lot of new images, some beautiful cards and visiting with our special guests and regular designers.

Next in line is my friend LARISSA; I can't wait to see what she has created!

Thanks for stopping by and hopping along! Have a great day!

Angela

Cookie Emma

Hello; happy Wednesday! How is your day going? I've had a nice, relaxing day. I always look forward to Wednesdays because of the SCS sketch challenge. I printed this sketch before I went to bed last night so I could sleep on it. I have to say that this one didn't turn out at all like I planned, but I had fun anyway!

I had planned to layer the image, but then realized she was sitting down. So...I decided to perch her on the center panel. After I glued her down, I realized the card was pretty bland and added some Bella Dots. Do you notice that there is not one by her head? There isn't enough room...it looked like an extra appendage and who wants one of those? LOL My original plan also was to use some ribbon too; I had a new idea I wanted to try, but will have to try it on another card later. So, what do you think? Should I have put a Bella Dot up by her head? What would you do? I learned a lesson...plan ahead! If I would have glued her down just a bit to the right, there would have been room....

Image: CC Designs Sugarplums "Cookie Emma"

Sentiment: Pink Cat Studio

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Black Marker, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Dark Chocolate, and Simply Chartreuse, KI Memories DP

Embellies: KI Memories Rubber Sticker, Bella Dots

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities

I am hoping to get a bit more time crafting today. Wednesday nights are "Wing Ding" at church, so I probably won't have to cook tonight. It is awesome to have someone do the cooking and clean up for me...what a treat! Plus, the kids are helping to serve this month.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

SC319: CAS Neopolitan Chicks

Hello! I know a lot of people don't eat as much ice cream when it's cold, but I am always up for ice cream...and cute chicks! Even when it's cold.... I keep wondering when it is going to warm up. It was below zero this morning again! Hope you are keeping warm wherever you are located.

Anyway, back to the card.... Today's sketch challenge on SCS turned out to be CAS for me, which was a surprise. Usually I do multiple layers with the sketches. The trick to this sketch was finding an image to fit the small panel; I knew I could resort to a sentiment, but then I remembered these chicks. They are colored with pencils and their eyes are dotted with a black gel pen. As I was looking through my stash for some paper, I came across this pretty pink pattern and thought it would be perfect; it reminded me of neopolitan ice-cream. The image is cut with a Spellbinder's die. I Cuttlebugged the background panel and added a bit of ribbon. It came together quickly, which is unusual for me.

Image: DeNami
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate, KI Memories DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellie: SU! Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Crayola Colored Pencils, Spellbinder's Tag Die, Cuttlebug "Bubbles" Embossing Folder

Thanks for stopping by today! Stay warm! I'm off to make myself a cup of something hot....

Angela