Sketch Saturday

Good morning sketch fans!  It's Saturday so that means we have a great new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday...check it out:

I was a little bit stumped with the top panel, but then I thought of clouds!  I got out a Cat's Pajamas stamp set and some dies.  I had fun with this one; there's no coloring so it was a change of pace...a bit of paper piecing and die cutting.  I've embellished with Swarovski flatback crystals, buttons, and twine.  I love all the sparkle and texture!

Image: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Tuxedo Black, SU! Black Marker
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Pure Poppy, G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze (?), October Afternoon Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in Jet and Siam, PTI Buttons, Devine Twine
Extras: Cuttlebug "Swiss Dot" Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Nestabilities, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Dies (waves and clouds), MFT Die-namics "Stacking Stars" Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with sponsor and challenge details.  We do hope you will play along...I can't wait to see your take on the sketch!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Gals Corner: Under the Sea
Creative Card Crew: Die Cuts
Fairytale Challenge: Under the Sea
Jo's Scrap Shack: Nautical Seascapes
Polkadoodles: Add Some Embossing
Time Out Challenges: Nature With the Optional Twist of Animals

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Independence Day

Good morning (and Happy 4th of July!) sketch fans!  We have a great sketch for you at Sketch Saturday, along with a great sponsor...Bugaboo!  Now that is a great pair!  I really love this week's sketch; check it out:

I went with one of my Bugaboo favorites...Margaret...I love her sass!  She is colored with pencils and I've accented some of the stars with glitter.  I kept the sketch clean and simple and embellished with star die cuts.

Image: Bugaboo Margaret Calendar Month-July USA Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy, Doodlebug Patterned Paper and Sugar Coated CS
Embellie: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, MFT "Stacking Stars" Die-namics

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along...Bugaboo images are up for grabs!

Challenges entered:

Brown Sugar: Red, White, and Blue
Crafts 4 Eternity: Red, White, and Blue
Crafty Creations: Red, White, and/or Blue
Die Cut Divas: Summer and Patriotism
Naughty or Nice Challenges: Seeing Stars

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Celebrate

Good morning!  It's time to celebrate with our From the Heart Stamps July Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Patriotic"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the store.  In addition, one commentor on the From the Heart Stamps blog will win a $15 gift voucher to the store!  

If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place...I am first stop on the hop today!  I went with Birthday Suit Birdbrain...I thought the sentiments could also work for the 4th of July, plus you can color the dots on the egg to coordinate with any holiday!  I've used pencils for coloring and accented the image with glitter.  I've embellished simply with banners and the sentiment, 

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birthday Suit Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Hawaiian Shores and "Pure Poppy, Doodlbug Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Now head on over to Imke's blog to see her fabulous creation!

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

 Challenge entered: 

Cards in Envy: Red, White, AND BlueThe Paper Players: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Edward USA

Good morning!  It's Oldie But a Goodie Day at Catch the Bug, so I pulled out this fun Edward image and my patriotic papers.  I used both a marker and pencils to color the image, then added some glitter to the stars.  I've embellished simply with twine and a button.

Image: Bugaboo "Edward USA" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Baker's Twine and Button in "Pure Poppy", Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter
Extras: Spectrum Marker, Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

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

Challenge entered:

Sunday Stamps: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Birdbrain Balloon

Good morning!  I have a card to share using the newest From the Heart Stamps sketch...#113.  It is a fun sketch for sure, but I had a bit of trouble with the diamond panels...you should see all the "scraps" on my table!  LOL  I think perhaps, somehow, I was making it harder than it should have been....  (I should probably mention that I also spilled the bottle of Goo Gone all over the image as I was coloring it...I had to throw the whole sheet of images away...ugh!)  Here's the sketch:

I choose the adorable "Birdbrain Balloon"...I love coloring the Birdbrains!  (As I was coloring today, I realized I have a "thing" for chicks, chickens, etc.)  Of course I had to add a bit of glittery eye shadow...just because I can't resist!  I wanted the diamond panels to be subtle, so I used vellum and adhered it with mini brads.  I like how this one turned out!

Image: FTHS "Birdbrain Balloon" Digital Image

Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Melon Mambo, PTI Dark Chocolate, Bella Blvd. Patterned Paper, The Paper Studio Vellum
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Martha Stewart "Lemon Drop" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  This sketch will run through July 26th since the DT will be on "summer vacation".  We do hope you will play along with the sketch and come back for our Blog Hop on Friday!

Challenges entered:

Come and Get It Challenges: Cute Cards
Creative Corner: Happy Birthday

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Superchick

Good morning!  We have a great new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday; here it is:

I pulled out one of my favorite Calendar Chicks and colored her with pencils, then accented her cape with glitter.  The patterned paper has been in my stash for years, but I love the colors.  I've added some felt and glitter accents along with alphabet beads for the sentiment.  I think I will give this one to my daughter.

Image: Stampendous Calendar Chick
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Harvest Gold, and Raspberry Fizz, Doodlebug Patterned Paper and Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Alphabet Beads (Hobby Lobby)/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, MFT Flat Bottom Clouds Die-namics Dies, MFT Felt, Foam Tape

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

Challenges entered:

Crafting for All Seasons: Cute and Summery 
Fan-Tastic Tuesday: Anything Goes w/ a Twist: Touch of Summer
Little Red Wagon: Cute as a Button
Simply Papercraft Challenges: Anything Goes
Sister Act: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

At the Seaside

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Shaz has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "At the Seaside".  Great challenge!

I pulled out an adorable DeNami chick to use, along with a new 12x12 paper pack that included some stickers.  I don't really used stickers...I don't really know what to do with them....  I did decide to give them a try with this card though; the red rimmed circle and the stars worked rather well and I accented them with some Swarovski flatbacks.  Here's a close-up:

Image: DeNami Designs
Ink: Memenot Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Aqua Mist
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Montana" and "Siam"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We hope you will play along and show us your version of "At the Seaside".

A Gem of a Challenge: Summertime
Allsorts Challenge Blog: Use a Stamp, Not a Digi
Cards in Envy: Red, White, and Blue
Clear it Out Challenge Blog: Theme: Your Style, Stash: Use Your Favorite Craft Item (Bling for me!)
Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela