Birdbrain Hula Chick

Good morning!  I have a fun card to share using one of Faith's adorable Birdbrains...this gal has me wishing for a tropical vacation!  I found a fun sketch through Paper Playful that was just perfect for the image...I love it when that happens!

She's colored with pencils and accented with glitter; subtle glitter for the flower centers and some sparkly stuff for her "eye shadow"!  I pulled out some really old papers from my stash; they came from a 12x12 pack that is packed away with the other 12x12s...I rarely buy them anymore because the scale is usually too large for cards, but I thought the designs were perfect.  I've done some layering and embellished with a die cut hibiscus and ribbon.  I'm loving how this one turned out...lots of texture!  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Hula Chick" Digital Set

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Poppy Parade CS, PTI Ripe Avocado CS, Coor'dinations Color Core CS (Vintage Collection), Making Memories Patterned Paper

Embellies: SU! Poppy Parade Ribbon, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine and Lemon Drop Glitters

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Hibiscus Die-namics, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  Also, there is still time to play along with this week's sketch; DT's creations and details here.

Challenges entered:

Brown Sugar: Anything Goes
Come and Get It: Things With Wings
Craft Your Passion: Always Anything Goes
Hiding In My Craft Room: LOL (lots of layers)
One Stitch At A Time: Anything Goes With Wings
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Things with Wings and Ribbon or Trim
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2: Sketch #87

The Ribbon Girl: Anything Goes as Long as You Use an Image
Through the Purple Haze: Layers

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

CAS Freebie Friday

Good morning!  Today's challenge wraps up Catch the Bug's Christmas Chaos; today we would like to see clean and simple cards.

I've used today's freebie "Christmas Gingers-Bells"; she is colored with pencils and I've used some white glitter on the "icing".  The sentiment is actually a rub-on from my stash...they are kind of fun to put on!

Image: Bugaboo "Christmas Ginger-Bells" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Ruby Red, PTI True Black, Simple Stories Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Carrara Marble" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Making Memories Rub-on Sentiment, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details...there are great prizes for participating!  Also, remember that Bugaboo images are 50% off through the month of December...now is a great time to add to your image stash!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Cool Cash

It's the first of the month so that means it's time for a new release from Doodle Pantry!  I'm working with a fun set called Cool Cash; the set includes outlines, pre-colored images, sentiments, and patterned/plain colored papers.

As I was working on this, I was thinking of the new Muppet movie...I had asked the kids if they wanted to go, but they declined.  I guess at ages 13 and 15 the Muppets may not be too appealing!  LOL  I really did want to go....  I went with a pre-colored image and one of the patterned papers; I was channeling Miss Piggy and decided that I needed to add some feminine touches...ribbon and pearls....  Just for fun!

Tip: Since the background paper is fairly dark, you could see it through the ribbon.  I simply adhered a piece of vanilla CS underneath the ribbon on the left side; there is no need to add any on the right since I gathered the ribbon.  It's an easy fix and it really does give the finished card a more polished look.  Take a peek at the photos below to see the difference.

Image: Doodle Pantry Cool Cash Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Smokey Shadow, SU! Pretty in Pink, Doodle Pantry Patterned Paper
Embellies: SU! Pretty in Pink/Cream Grosgrain Ribbon, Gray Ribbon (my stash), Spare Parts Pearls, Making Memories Brads
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape, Glue Dots

You can check out the new release here; there's a little bit of everything...something for everyone!

Challenges entered:

Crafting When We Can: For a Child
Daring Cardmakers: Money Makes the World Go Around
Deconstructed Sketch: Sketch #144

Totally Papercrafts: Think Pink

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Friends to the End

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Denise has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "Pearls, Flowers, and Charms".  Hmmm, I do have to say that this was indeed a challenge for me!  I had to think "out of the box" a bit....

I went with a fun set from Doodle Pantry, Snowman Pile-Up; it includes line art, pre-colored images, sentiments, and DP...everything you need!  I went with a pre-colored image, a sentiment, and 2 of the DPs.  After printing the elements, I did a bit of layering and added my embellishments; a "flurry" of pearls for snow, a white felt "loopy bloom" flower embellished with a snowflake charm and pearl.  It was fun to see if I could make this challenge work for a winter card!  I also added some glitter to the image, but I didn't capture the sparkle with my photo...it is pretty in real life!

Stamp Set: Doodle Pantry Snowman Pile-up
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, Doodle Pantry DP
Embellies: Recollections Pearls, Making Memories Snowflake, Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: MFT Loopy Bloom Die-namics Die/White Felt (my stash), Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  I would love to see what you come up with using pearls, flowers, and charms!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge: Any Sentiment
Clear it Out: Anything Goes, Add a Snowflake
Crafting When We Can: Winter
Paper Crafting Journey: Bling it Up
Party Time Tuesday: Anything Goes
Sentimental Sundays: Winter Wonderland
Shopping Our Stash: Christmas or Winter (stash item: metal snowflake)
The Crazy Challenge: Snowy Winter
The Sweetest Thing: Sketch
Use it Tuesday: Anything Goes (hoarded items: metal snowflake, pearls)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Baptism Blessings

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a card that I made for a co-worker; she had a grandson who was getting baptized and she pretty much left the design up to me.  How fun is that?  She did want to have Jacob's name on the card and liked the colors cream, blue, and green.

I was at Hobby Lobby and saw this pretty paper...it was even 1/2 price...lucky find!  I used the MFT onesie die and added some subtle glitter around the neckline, arms, and legs, then added some pearls.  I embellished with a handmade felt flower, stickpins, and a smattering of pearls.  I've used a bunch of dies on this one: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, multiple MFT Die-namic dies, and also the Corner Chomper...I think the rounded corners are a nice touch.  I didn't have cream envelopes large enough, so I made a box instead.  I used my Scor-Pal, lined it with Warm and Natural batting, and decorated the top to coordinate with the card.

Here's a close up of the card:

Here is a shot of the inside.

Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Marina Mist, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos
Embellies: Making Memories Stick Pens, Spare Parts Pearls, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Corner Chomper, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Dies (onesie, rolled rose, royal leave), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Boots: Die Cuts

Crafty Creations Challenges: Texture

My Creative Moments: Childhood

Natalie and Amy's Challenge: Celebrate Something

Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: Boys/Male Cards (stash item is M.M. Stick Pins)

One Stop Craft: Pastel Colors

Paper Pretties: Designer Duds (use 2 or more DP)

The Crafting Cafe: A Baby is Born

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

You're Sun-Sational!

Good morning!  Today is an exciting day as it marks the first challenge of a new challenge blog...
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog!  A few changes were made to the former Forever Friends Challenge Blog, hence the new name.  Please stop by to check things out; there will be weekly challenges...we do hope you will play along!

For our first challenge, our sponsor is MilkCoffee.  I am using an adorable image called "Tiffany swimming in the beach wearing bikini"...thank you to MilkCoffee!

Tiffany is colored with pencils...as you can see, she has remembered her sunscreen!  I hope you will too!  I've used some very old papers from my stash...I thought they were a perfect fit for the image...and done a bit of sponging on the edges.  I embellished with a die cut sentiment/ribbon, and a die cut flower embellished with glitter.

Image: MilkCoffee
Sentiment: Kraftin' Kimmie
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Chai
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Kraft, SU! Poppy Parade and Old Olive, Making Memories DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Kraft Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Ribbon Slide Die, MFT Die-namics Hibiscus Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations.

I combined our challenge with a few others...I was going for pink, girly, flowers, ribbon, and a sentiment:

Crafting with Dragonflies: One for the Girls
Crafty Ribbons Challenge: Anything Goes with Ribbon
Digi Sketch Challenge: Cute (T)
Fab 'n' Funky: For the Girls
MilkCoffe Challenge: Load on the Flowers
Papertake Weekly: Sketchie Free for All (amazing sketch!)
Sassy Studio Designs: Hit the Beach
Sentimental Sundays: Outdoor Fun
The Perfect Sentiment: Make Them Laugh
Use it Tuesdays: Anything Goes---hoarded stash is Making Memories DP

On a serious note....  My Mother was recently diagnosed with melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer; this meant surgery ASAP!  I'm not talking a "little biopsy", I'm talking a "wide excision"...a large, deep incision...and a large scar to go with it.  She was lucky it was caught early, so no lymph nodes are involved.  Her diagnosis also means full body checks every 3 months with the Dermatologist, plus notifying her Optometrist and Gynecologist.  Yep, you read that right...Optometrist and Gynecologist!  I'm a nurse and I didn't know it would involve all that....  It is important that her siblings and children be screened as well.  I have my appointment scheduled....  So, please protect yourself...use your sunscreen!

Thanks for stopping by; have a relaxing weekend!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow: Cute Animal Challenge

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the Ruby's Rainbow ladies...it is my turn to pick the challenge for this fortnight...yay me!  I choose "Cute Animals"...of course I was thinking of Changito!

I just received this stamp recently.  When I went to the Stampendous site, I noticed that they didn't have many Changito stamps available at all...I only found 2!  I also noticed that they are drawn a bit differently...the lines are a bit feathered.  Hmmm, I am really hoping that they aren't fazing Changito out!

My image is colored with pencils and I used the Mojo Monday sketch.  I had some fun tropical papers in my stash and used some twine and a hibiscus diecut for embellishing.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Chai, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Kraft, Vintage Cream, and Dark Chocolate, SU! Poppy Parade, Making Memories DP
Embellies: PTI Baker's Twine, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Hibiscus" Die-namics, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to Ruby's Rainbow to check out the rest of the DT's "cute animal" cards...I'd love to see what you make too!

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Clearly Inspired: Some Like It Hot
Crafty Calendar Challenge: Fun In The Sun (option of sparkle)
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Mojo Monday: Sketch
My Time To Craft: Make It Wet
Papertake Weekly: All Things Girlie
Oldie But A Goodie Challenge: Flower Power (DP 2+ yearls old)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Tuesday Morning Sketches #123

(For Creative Card Crew post, scroll down or click here.)

Good morning! It's time for another fun sketch from Melissa at Tuesday Morning Sketches! Our sponsor this week is Tiffany Doodles.

I have to confess that I was a bit stumped by this weeks' sketch...I kept trying to figure out what I could stamp in the 3 panels...then it hit me that I didn't have to stamp in them all.... Alrighty then, off to find a small image that would "fit"!

The image is colored and accented with glitter and Crystal Effects. I paired the image with some Making Memories DP; the holly berries are red foil, which you can't see in the photo. (Why is it so difficult to photograph shimmer and shine? You don't always see the full effect.) I added a diecut, some ribbon, and a holly embellishment to finish the card.

Image: Stampendous

Paper: SU! Vintage Cream and Pure Poppy, SU! Wild Wasabi, Making Memories DP

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", SU! Crystal Effects, PTI Red Satin Ribbon, Dress It Up Holly

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, SU! Top Note Die, SU! Dimensionals

I hope you will check out the rest of the DTs' take on the sketch here; better yet, why not play along? I would love to see your interpretation!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Bellarific Friday...on a Saturday....

Good morning! I'm a bit late with the Bellarific Friday challenge, but thought I would post my card anyway. I really wanted to play along because it was a sketch this week. The sketch had a pieced panel in the background, but I let my paper do the work for me since it looks "pieced" already. The paper is one of my favorites (an oldie, but goodie); I just distressed it a bit to add some extra dimension. The image is paper pieced and colored with pencils, then I added a bit of subtle glitter to the ornaments and star. I like how this one turned out!

Image: Stamping Bella

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Making Memories DP

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Making Memories Distressing Tool, SU! Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by; enjoy your weekend!

Angela

TMS#118

Good morning Tuesday Morning Sketches fans! Melissa has another fun sketch for you this week. Our sponsor is Robyn's Fetish, you can check out her goodies here.

As I was looking through my stamps in search of inspiration, I came across this fun Stampendous stamp and decided I would make a baby card. I love making baby cards! I colored the image with pencils and accented the heart on the baby chick's bib with glitter. The image is cut out with Spellbinder's Nestabilities and popped up. I used some brads for embellishing...I thought the buttons were perfect for the baby theme.

Image: Stampendous Calendar Chicks

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Smokey Shadow, October Afternoon DP, The Paper Studio Vellum

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Making Memories "Button" Brads, Spare Parts Brads

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

You can find the rest of the DT's creations here. I would love to see YOU play along too...it's a fun sketch with a lot of possibilities!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

TMS#108

Good Tuesday morning! We have another fun sketch this week, which was drawn by Jessica! Like I said, it's a fun sketch, but I was a bit stumped at first.... Finally I decided I could showcase some pretty DP and little "trinkets".... The stamping was kept to a minimum on this card...just the sentiment.

I bought some of the new Basic Grey "Out of Print" DP on my last trip to Archiver's. What a great line; it's funky, eclectic, and the colors are fabulous! I chose a couple of patterns, added some vellum circles and filled them with assorted embellies. This card reminds me a bit of the 80's with the pink and black color scheme.

Sentiment: SU!

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: SU! Blushing Bride, PTI True Black, Basic Grey DP, The Paper Studio Vellum

Embellies: Making Memories Charms, Pink Button (my stash), Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Lt. Rose", SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Die-namics Rolled Rose Die, MFT Felt, DMC Floss

Here's a link to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog so you can check out the sketch for yourself and see all the goodies the DT has created. I hope you will play along too!

Thanks for stopping by today; have a good one!

Angela

TMS#107

Good morning! It's time for another challenge from the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog...this week we not only have a sketch, but a color challenge as well...blue and green. I'm really glad I took a second glance at the challenge, because I had forgotten about the blue and green and had pink, red, and cream paper laid out!

Our sponsor this week is Stampfairy. I just love Gerda's images; her bears are adorable! The image I received to work with is called Barry Winter 1. I love that Lenny is paired with a snowman, since it gave me the opportunity to break out the glitter!

The image is colored with pencils and highlighted with a black gel pen and glitter. I added an embossed panel, some ribbons and a layered snowflake. The DP has a lovely golden shimmer!

Note: In the photograph the greens clash, but in real life they are a perfect match. I wonder if the iridescent paper is the culprit?

Image: Stampfairy Digital Stamp

Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Bashful Blue and Garden Green, Reminisce DP

Ink: Sakura Black Gel Pen

Embellies: SU! Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon, Making Memories Brad, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestablities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will hop on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to see what the rest of the DT has created. Why not give it a try and play along too?!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

1 Card...3 Challenges!

Hello and happy Friday! Today I've got a card to share that works for 3 challenges:

1. Bellarific Friday---Christmas Card

2. Creative Corner---All the B's---Black, Bling, Buttons, and Bows

3. Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge

(I am really hoping that glitter counts as "bling"...please don't turn me in to the "Bling Patrol"! The red Santa hat has glittery trim and the black snowflakes are glittery as well. Also, the button and bow are on the large snowflake.)

Image: Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Making Memories DP, The Paper Studio Black Glitter CS

Embellies: PTI Black Button, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Cream Twine (my stash)

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, SU! Scallop Edge Punch, Spellbinders Snowflake Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

Changito Birthday

Hello! Here's a card made with this week's SCS sketch challenge; I thought it was a challenging sketch. It showed squares where I used the circles, and the image panel was not tilted. I have to say this did not at all turn out like what I had planned! It just kept evolving along the way....

I received this set from a stamping buddy for my birthday. I LOVE Changito! He makes me smile and we all need a bit of that, right?! Changito is colored with pencils and his eyes are highlighted with a black gel pen. I used some Making Memories charms and brads for embellishing. Did you notice those tiny brads on the image panel? I think they are so cute!

Image: Stampendous "Changito BDay" Clear Set

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Blushing Bride, American Crafts DP

Embellies: Making Memories Charms, Spare Parts Brads

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

I am also entering this card in the Corrosive Challenge, which is birthdays.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

With Hugs and Kisses

Good morning and "Happy Valentine's Day"! Today I have a card to share using supplies from a fabulous card kit sent to me by my Secret Sister. How fun is that? I have to tell you, this kit had so many goodies; included were this gorgeous DP from Making Memories and this adorable Penny Black stamp.

The image is colored with Prisma pencils and Goo Gone; her headband and heart are paper pieced and the dots are colored pink with a pencil. I wanted to keep the focus on the DP, so I embellished the card simply with a button and some twine.

The sketch is Jen del Muro's February Sketch For You To Try.

Image: Penny Black

Sentiment: Stampendous

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

Embellies: PTI Button and Twine

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilites. EK Success 3D Dots

Secret Sister, if you are out there and happen to see this.... "Thank you" for a wonderful package; it really made my day!

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

Angela

TMS#73: Embellish It!

Good Tuesday morning! Melissa at the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog has another challenge for us...this time no sketch, the challenge is embellishing! Specifically, use your favorite DP and add embellishments in a non-traditional way. Sounds fun, right?! Our sponsor this week is Paper Maniac and the prize is a $20 gift certificate!

One of my favorite Christmas DPs is last year's line from Making Memories; I was lucky enough to find more this year. My non-traditional embellishing would be the buttons used as tree ornaments. Funny thing is...there is no stamping on this card!

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and True Black, SU! Cranberry Crisp, Making Memories DP
Embellies: Assorted Buttons (Foof-a-la, PTI), Black Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash)
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, PTI Tree Die/True Black Felt, MFT Green Felt, DMC Floss

If you hop on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog, you can see what the rest of the DT came up with. I would also like to see your efforts, so please play along and show us your creativity!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

"I Even Love The Box"

Good morning! It's Bellarific Friday! The challenge this week was Christmas, and I paired this challenge with Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #99. I was lucky enough to receive this Mo Manning stamp from my Secret Sister...isn't he adorable?! I tell you, she spoils me!

The image is colored with pencils and I used a red marker on the tag. The green bow is covered with Crystal Effects and the hat is highlighted with glitter, but it's hard to see that in the picture. I like Mercy's simple layout to keep the focus on the image. For embellishment I used a button and some ribbon. The organdy ribbon is gathered with thread and adhered with glue dots, with the black ribbon adhered over the top. To gather the ribbon, I used a running stitch down the middle and just pulled the thread until it looked "right".

The DP is from Making Memories. I bought some last year and only had a tiny piece left. I was lucky enough to find more this year, so I replenished my stash. I really like the vivid colors, patterns and distressing.

Image: Mo Manning for Stamping Bella "I Even Love The Box"
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, SU! Ruby Red Marker
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and True Black, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Making Memories DP
Embellies: PTI Black Button, Cream Organza Ribbon, SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", SU! Crystal Effects
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilites, DMC Floss

Check out the other entries for Bellarific Friday here on Blogabella...it just might get you in the Christmas spirit!

Thanks for stopping by; have a great day!

Angela

Tuesday Morning Sketches

Good morning! It's time for another sketch from Melissa over at Tuesday Morning Sketches. Our sponsor this week is Bella Digi Studio, and the image I'm using is called "My New Coat". Isn't she pretty? I decided since she had earmuffs, that I would make a winter card. It was fun to get out the snowflakes and glitter them up!

The Image is colored with Prismas; the coat actually has a slight pattern. It's a bit hard to see in the photo, but I thought it was neat. The image is cut out with a Spellbinder's die, then I applied some very subtle glitter to the coat cuffs, boot cuffs, and earmuffs; I used Martha Stewart's Crystal Fine Glitter. I ended up having to flip the sketch and since I didn't have a lot of room, I embellished it simply with a snowflake using 3 different Spellbinder's dies. The white layers are coated with Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust" and the layers are held together with a Making Memories brad.

Image: Bella Digi Studio

Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Soft Suede, Carolee's Creations DP

Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter, Making Memories Brad

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities and Snowflake Dies

Be sure to stop by the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to view the DT's cards. This week is the judged challenge, so be sure to play along for the chance to win a prize...see you there!

Thanks for stopping by this morning. Life has been a bit crazy with lots of commitments to fulfill. In addition, I am making a Christmas tree for a fundraising event; I will post pictures to my blog when I am finished.

Have a great day!

Angela

Pure Innocence Birthday Card and Gift Box

Hello! Did you enjoy your weekend? This is our last "free" weekend; school starts tomorrow for DD and Tuesday for DS. Where did the summer go? We had a busy, fun-packed day which included celebrating my Mom's 65th birthday. This is the card and gift box I made for her. The box is 1" deep and is lined with warm and natural batting. I really like making these little boxes; they are simple and it's fun to personalize them too. My Mom had seen one I made not too long ago and made a big fuss over it, so I knew I needed to make one for her.

Here's a closer shot of the card. (The quality of the pictures isn't very good; they were taken in the breezeway and the lighting wasn't the best.) I used Jen del Muro's SFYTT and a Pure Innocence image that I hadn't had the chance to ink up yet. The little gal is colored with Prismas and I paper pieced her dress. I really had fun with the crown; it is cut out and has 2 coats of the "Antique Linen" Distress Stickles. It has a great textured finish. I embellished the card simply with buttons and a fun "garment pin" from Making Memories Vintage Findings. I am liking the quirky combo of the rose and orange....

Here's a close-up to show the crown and fun pin. I was going for a shabby-chic look here, but I still can't seem to master it.... Even though I am pleased with this card, it is frustrating!

Image: MFT Pure Innocence "Birthday Princess"
Ink: Palette Burnt Umber, SU! Close to Cocoa Marker
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate, K & Company DP
Embellies: Buttons (my stash), Distress Stickles in "Antique Linen", Making Memories Vintage Findings "Garment Pin"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Scor-Pal, QuicKutz "Blossom" Alphabet. DMC Floss, EK Success 3D Dots

Thanks for stopping by today; enjoy the coming week!

Angela

Verve Release Challenge Cards

Hello! Today I thought I would share the Verve cards I made for the release challenges. There were a total of 5 challenges and you had different sketches you could choose from for each one. Since I LOVE a sketch challenge, I knew I had to play along when I came across the thread on SCS. I had a great time playing, even though I wasn't lucky enough to win new stamps.... Maybe next time!

Challenge #1 I tried to keep it casual; I did a lot of sponging instead of matting the layers. The surfboards are cut out and popped up; I glued the DP to CS so it would be a bit sturdier. I finished it off with some Bella Dots.

Image/Sentiment: Verve "Relax"
Ink: Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: PTI Kraft, Making Memories "Great Escape" DP
Embellie: Bella Dots
Extra: EK Success 3D Dots

Challenge #2 I used some really pretty shimmer paper for this one, but it's hard to see it in the photo. The snowman is colored, cut out, and popped up.

Image: Verve "Snow Wonderful"

Sentiment: Verve "Ornamental Christmas"

Ink:Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Soft Sky and Garden Green, Reminisce DP
Embellie: Sky Satin Ribbon (my stash)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

(I have no idea why the spacing is so wonky...I can't fix it for some reason!)

Challenge #3 I love making baby cards so this was a fun one! I experimented using a different DP for the small squares, but decided I liked it best using the same DP. There's a bit of glitter on the bunny's beads, too.

Image: Verve "Practically Perfect
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Regal Rose, DCWV DP
Embellie: SU! Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Pink Smoothie"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots


Challenge #4 I worked and worked on this one...I just couldn't get it right! Finally I walked away and had better luck later. The butterfly wings are raised a bit for dimension, and I added some half pearls to finish it off.

Sentiment: Verve "Hebrews 11:1"
Image: Verve "Enjoy"
Ink: Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! So Saffron, My Mind's Eye DP
Embellie: Hero Arts Half Pearls
Extra: Spellbinders Nestabilities


Challenge #5 I found this DP on a recent shopping trip and I just love the colors! The butterfly was cut out before applying glitter to it's body and around the wings, and the wings are raised a bit for dimension.

Image/Sentiment: Verve "Beautiful Kindness"
Ink: SU! Night of Navy
Paper: PTI Stampers Select, SU! Rose Red and Lavendar Lace, American Crafts DP
Embellie: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extra: Spellbinders Nestabilities

Well, I hope you enjoyed my very LONG post; I tried to vary the style and size of the cards just to keep it fresh and interesting!

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your weekend!

Angela