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

Happy Birthday!

Good morning!  It's Oldie But Goodie day at Catch the Bug...I love breaking out those fun images from my stash!  I have a fun, colorful birthday card to share...add cupcakes and sparkle to the mix and you can't go wrong!  The cupcakes are colored with pencils and I've added a touch of glitter to the cherries on top.  I pulled some fun paper from my stash and added some sparkly CS too.  For embellishing I've added some mini brads and a candle tied with twine.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamp, Totally Stampalicious Sentiment
Ink: Printer, SU! Close to Cocoa Marker
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, G.P. 110, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS in "Lily White" and "Bon Bon", Bella Blvd. DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Cherry Popsicle", Spare Parts Brads, PTI Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine, Cake Mate Candle
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities

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

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

FTHS December Blog Hop

Good morning!  Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps December Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Christmas or any other Winter Holiday"...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 From the Heart Stamps blog, you are in the right place.  My card today features Christmas Spirit Birdbrain, the December Stamp of the Month.  I just love Faith's Birdbrains and I think this one is one of my new favorites!  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I wanted the Birdbrain to be the "star", so I kept the layout and embellishing simple.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Christmas Spirit Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Kraft and Pure Poppy, Bella BLVD Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

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

Thanks for hopping with us today; the hop will end on Monday, December 8th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted, on the From the Heart Stamps blog, on Wednesday, December 10th.

Thanks for hopping along!

Challenges entered:

C.R.A.F.T.: Christmas
Little Red Wagon: Things with Wings
Merry Monday Christmas Challenge: Feathered Friends

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

What's up chick?

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Silvi has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "Autumn Leaves" on your project.  Great timing, as the leaves are really starting to fall here plus I have been excited to used this cool patterned paper since I bought it!

I went with one of Faith's adorable Birdbrain images...love them!  The image is colored with pencils and die cut; I've embellished with a banner and buttons.  I love the quirky colors on this fall card...such fun!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Raking Leaves Birdbrains" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze, PTI Royal Velvet, Bella BLVD. Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Please check out the Ruby's Rainbow "Autumn Leaves" creations here, along with the From the Heart Stamps weekly inspiration post here.

Challenges entered:

Crafty Cardmakers: Triple B (cool challenge...I used blue, banner, buttons)
Crazy 4 Challenges: Leaves
Incy Wincy Designs: Something Old (buttons), Something New (patterned paper)
Jellypark Friends: Autumn/Fall
Open Minded Crafting Challenges: Fall/Autumn

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

I Can Grow People....

Good morning!  Welcome to Bugaboo's Surprise Baby Hop in honor of our teamie, Min, who is soon to become a mother!  If you have arrived here from Catch the Bug, you are on the right path...if not, you may want to start there.

Here's my card for the hop.  Instead of the traditional baby card, I thought that by this time in Min's pregnancy she could use a little laugh.  That's where JJ fits in...I love her sass!

JJ is colored with pencils and layered with die cuts.  I've used Bella Dots for embellishing, along with an arrow to highlight her "bump".  I love the sassy sentiment!  LOL

Image: Bugaboo "JJ Pregnancy-Grow People" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Lavendar Moon and Dark Chocolate, Bella BLVD Patterned Paper
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics (arrow), Foam Tape

I would like to wish Min and Glenn the very best with the arrival of their bundle of joy!   Children are an amazing blessing and they grow up way too fast.  (I can't believe my own are 14 and 15 already!  How did that happen?)  My advice for them is to treasure your little girl and to enjoy each new phase and experience along the way...live, love, and laugh!

Your next stop is Becky...I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see what she has created for Min!

Challenges entered:

Little Miss Muffet Challenges: Baby, Baby 
Papertake Weekly: Sketchie Free For All

Thank you for stopping by and participating in Bugaboo's Baby Hop!

Angela

Summer and Sunshine

Good morning!  Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps August Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Summer and Sunshine"...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, plus an image of choice for a friend.  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 our Guest Designer Ruth's blog, you are in the right place.  If not, you may want to start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Fishing Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight and Pacific Point, Bella BLVD. Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

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

Thanks for hopping with us today; the hop will end on Monday, August 4th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted, on the From the Heart Stamps blog, on Wednesday, August 6th.

Challenges entered:

Alphabet Challenge Blog: "M  for Men Only"
Pile it On: Embossing
Try it on Tuesday: Things with Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Seeing Stars

Good morning!  It's Oldie But Goodie Thursday at Bugaboo; I went with one of my favorites...Gus.  I think he is seeing stars at the prospect of turning 60!  LOL  Isn't his expression a hoot?

The image is colored with pencils and I've embellished with die cut stars, numbers, and mini brads.

Image: Bugaboo "Gus Birthday-Rocking Chair" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Cool Caribbean and Garden Green, Bella BLVD Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT "Stacking Stars" Die-namics Dies, QuicKutz "Sunshine" Numerals, Foam Tape

Please check out the DT's creations here...you are sure to be inspired!

Challenges entered:

A Song in Your Heart: Let's Hear it for the Boy
Glitter 'n' Sparkle: Cards for Men or Male Colors
Just Inspirational Challenges: Birthdays
Sketch Saturday: Sketch
Sweet Stampin': Milestone Birthdays

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Consciousness

Good morning!  It's time for a new "Stella Says "Sketch" challenge; along with a new challenge, the sketches have a new, updated look.

What do you think?  Pink and animal print...I love it!

I went with Gus today...he always puts a smile on my face...and colored him with pencils.  I've embellished the card with banners, die cut stars, and brads.

Image: Bugaboo Gus Tidbits-Consciousness
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze and Cherry Cobbler, Bella BLVD DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Stacking Stars" Die-namics Dies, EK Success 3D Dots

Check out the DT's creations to gain a bit of inspiration, then play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo images!

I am also entering my card in the following challenge:

The Crazy Challenge: Cards for Men

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Birthday, Chick!

Good morning!  I hope the winter weather hasn't hit too hard and that you're staying warm!  It is frigid here...no school today, so we'll be having some fun at home.  Does "Mom, I'm bored!" count as fun?  LOL

After a short holiday break, we are back with a new sketch at From the Heart Stamps...it's a fun one, so I hope you will give it a try!

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It's the birth of a new year, so I decided to make a birthday card and went with Birdbrain Balloon.  I think maybe she's had too much cake!  How do I know?  That's what I look like when I've had too many cupcakes!  LOL  She's colored with pencils, and I've given her a bit of sparkly eye shadow along with a sparkly balloon.  I pulled some of my favorite papers from my stash (I've had them forever...I ration them!) and done some layering and embellished with some twill and a bunch of colorful buttons; yes, I do love buttons!  I like how bright and cheery this one turned out.

Image: From the Heart Stamps Birdbrain Balloon
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Bermuda Bay, PTI Dark Chocolate, Bella BLVD DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, PTI Buttons/DMC Floss, PTI Dark Chocolate Twill
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestablities, EK Success 3D Dots

I hope you will check out the team's creations...there is an amazing line-up and they will surely inspire you to play along!  Don't forget that 1 lucky winner will receive a $5 voucher for Faith's store and all who enter will get $1 to spend.  What are you waiting for?  Get busy!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Little Bit Crafty: Celebrate
Challenges 4 Everybody: Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz: Birthdays
Crafty Calendar: Let's Celebrate
Creative Knockouts: All That Glitters
Glitter n Sparkle: Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays: Party
Stamping Sensations: Ribbon, Buttons, and Bows (any or all of these elements)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Gingerbread Ants

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Silvi has chosen our challenge...she would like to see a Christmas card!  Sounds fun, right?

I went with a fun set from Doodle Pantry...there is just something about those ants that I love!  The image is pre-colored and I have added some subtle glitter to the gumdrops...it looks like sugar.  I've added some fun DP and a sentiment and finished it with coordinating brads.

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry "Gingerbread Ants"
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI New Leaf, Bella BLVD DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Brads (Heidi Swapp?)
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestablities, Corner Chomper, EK Success 3D Dots

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations...there's plenty of time to play along too!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Clear it Out: Anything Goes (stash item-brads)
Cutie Pie Challenge: Cute Card for a Special Friend
Sketch Saturday: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

you are my sunshine...

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight, our theme is "Sun, Moon, Stars".

I knew right away, when I saw this Bugaboo image, that this was the perfect image for me...I love that huge grin!  The image is printed, colored with pencils, cut out, and accented with glitter.  I added whimsical cloud DP, some ribbon and a button.  I think this will surely put a smile on the recipient's face!

Image: Bugaboo Stamps "You Are My Sunshine"
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Bella BLVD DP
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter (yellow), SU! Baja Breeze Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Button/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out all the challenge details here, along with some wonderful cards to inspire you.  I hope you will play along!

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts 4 Eternity: CAS
Digi Makeover Challenge: CAS
Paper Playtime: Ribbons and Buttons
Retro Sketches: Sketch #85
SCS HYCCT October 2, 2013: "Hope You Have a Great Day!" (put a smile on someone's face)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Clearly Digi Stamps June Release

Good morning!  It's Clearly Digi Stamps June Release time.  I have 2 sets to showcase today.  Father's Day Heroes and Summer Fun.  The new store is up and running, so be sure to stop by and check things out!

My first card uses a pre-colored image from Father's Day Heroes.  I paired it with an old MFT sketch and used some fun boy themed papers from my stash.  The image is printed, cut out, and adhered to the main panel.  I've added a banner, die cut stars, and brads for embellishing.  The cool round/star die cut is a Spellbinder's die given to me by my crafty/swapping friend, Heather.  Thank you Heather!  I think this card will go to my son who turns 13 tomorrow...he is my superstar for sure!

Image: Clearly Digi Stamps Father's Day Heroes

Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker

Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Brilliant Blue and Cranberry Crisp, Bella BLVD DP

Embellies: Spare Parts Brads

Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Stacking Stars" Die-namics Dies

Next I have a CAS card using Summer Fun.  I used Retro Sketches #65.  I printed, colored, cut out, and popped up the beach ball.  I was lucky enough to find some DP that reminded me of waves.  I used a sentiment from CDS Carnival Kids and added some orange, sparkly Bella Dots.

Image: Clearly Digi Stamps Summer Fun
Sentiment: Clearly Digi Stamps Carnival Kids
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pacific Point, The Paper Studio DP
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the new store; with every purchase on June 16th through the 19th, you will recieve a free set called Harrieta Hippo which I am showcasing tomorrow.  So stay tuned....

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

best dad

Good morning!  I'm here with a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Ang has chosen our challenge and it is "Squares".  So, please take a peek at what the DT has come up with for your inspiration and then play along!

As I was looking through my craft stash, I found this old stamp and thought I'd go with it since Father's Day is just around the corner.  I was excited to find this crossword puzzle DP too...it was on the flip side of a colorful pattern.  I just did a bit of layering and distressed the edges of my papers.  I was REALLY tempted to add a touch of glitter to the heart, but I held myself back!  LOL  I am already wondering what my Dad will have to say about the chartreuse....  Could be interesting....

Sentiment: Hampton Arts
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Simply Chartreuse, and True Black, Bella BLVD. DP
Extras: Prisma Pencil in "Limepeel", The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

365 Cards: Monday Squared
That Craft Place: Makes for Men
Cupcake Craft: Lots of Layers

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Birthday!

Good morning!  It's Tuesday so that means we have a new sketch for you over at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Our sponsor for the week is Bugaboo...I always love it when they sponsor...had a great time looking for an image to suit the sketch.  Thank you to Bugaboo for this cute cupcake border!

The cuppies are colored with pencils and the cherries have a bit of glitter on them.  I used Doodlebug sugar coated CS for the banner and oval, and embellished it simply with a candle, twine, and tag.  If you look closely, you will see 2 tiny brown brads at the top of the banner.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamp, Totally Stampalicious Sentiment
Ink: Printer, SU! Close to Cocoa Marker
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, G.P. 110, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS in "Lily White" and "Bon Bon", Bella Blvd. DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Cherry Popsicle", Spare Parts Brads, PTI Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine, Cake Mate Candle
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's fun cards using this sketch.  Play along for a chance to win the prize from Bugaboo!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Creative Corner Challenge: Girly Birthday
Dream Valley Challenges: Happy Birthday
Dutch Dare: Birthday Fun
Opus Gluei: Color Challenge (All bright or all pastel---I went with bright.)
Simon Says Stamp: Happy Birthday

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Rain, rain, go away....

Good morning!  I have a new challenge to share with you from the Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight, our sponsor is Stamp Fairy (love!) and we would like to see some clouds on your project!  Thank you to Stamp Fairy for this adorable image...Patsy is having fun playing in the rain!

I had fun making this card!  I printed the image multiple times so I could paper piece Patsy's raincoat, boots, and umbrella.  The other portion of the image is colored with pencils and her eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I let the cute cloud DP do the work for me and embellished simply with ribbon, Bella Baubles, and diecut clouds.

Image: Stamp Fairy Patsy 4
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Berry Sorbet, Echo Park, Bella Blvd., and PTI DPs
Embellies: PTI Berry Sorbet Saddle Stitched Ribbon, Bella Baubles
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Flat Bottom Cloud Die-namics Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to CCC to check out the rest of the DT's creations; why not play along for a chance to win a prize from Stamp Fairy?

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Bring on Spring
Creative Creations: Easter/Spring
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges: Dew Drop Embellishments
Polka Doodles: Paper Piecing
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop: Spring is in the Air

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sweet

(Good morning; I'm back!  This is my 2nd post today; for Creative Card Crew post, please scroll down.   Thank you!)

Hello!  I'm back with another darling image from Stamp Fairy and a new Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch.  As you guessed, our sponsor is Stamp Fairy...thank you, Gerda, for this adorable Halloween image  (Barry Halloween 1)

I liked the simple sketch this week; if you like you can jazz it up with embellishments.  I used the leftover negative from a chevron diecut for my border, and added a button a some bling.

Image: Stamp Fairy Digital Stamp
Sentiment: Pink Cat Studio
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pumpkin Pie and True Black, Bella BLVD. DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Orange Sorbet", PTI Button, MAMBI Bling
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Chevron Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos 

I hope you'll head on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to check out the rest of the DT's creations...I am eager to see the images they've chosen!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Come and Get It Challenges: Halloween
Craftymess Challenges: Halloween
Di's Digi Designs: Too Cute To Spook
Eclectic Ellapu: Halloween
Hooked on Craft: Halloween
Kaboodle Doodles: Trick or Treat/Fall
Lexi's Creations: Halloween
Love to Create: Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere
No Matter Which Challenge: Halloween
Sentimental Sundays: Halloween
The Cutie Pie Challenge: Halloween
The Pink Elephant Challenge: Halloween

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Too Cute To Spook

Good morning!  We have another fun sketch for you this week from Tuesday Morning Sketches.  It was created by Laura and I think you will find it's very versatile!  Our sponsor this week is Stamping Scrapping.

I flipped the sketch to fit my image, which was chosen by Denise.  (A group of us at SCS use the same image each month to make a card...it's really fun to see what everyone comes up with!)  I used pencils to color the image and accented it with a bit of glitter.  (Shoot, I realize I forgot to add a bit of pink to her cheeks!)    I embellished with a ribbon, button, and some twine.

Image: Kraftin' Kimmie
Ink: Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Orange Zest, SU! Basic Black, Bella BLVD DP
Embellies: PTI Orange Zest Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Button, Divine Twine, Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you'll head on over to Tuesday Morning Sketches to check out the DT's creations using this sketch; if you choose to play along, you have a chance to win the prize from Stamping Scrapping.

Don't forget about Theresa's Virtual Birthday Party...you have until October 31st to make a card and link up.  One randomly drawn winner will win some blog candy!

I'm also entering my card in the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Blog: Too Cute To Spook
Craft Your Passion: Which Witch is Which?
Di's Digi Designs: Too Cute To Spook
Just Some Lines: Too Cute To Spook
The Cutie Pie Challenge: Halloween

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Fish Whisperer

Good morning!  I was looking through the challenge list at Feline Playful and decided I would make a "man card" with the Bugaboo sketch.  Then I had the great idea of doing a bit of shopping at Bugaboo...they have such fun stamps...there really is something for everyone!

I printed Gus,colored him with pencils, and cut him out with a Spellbinder's die.  The papers are distressed and I added some brads for embellishing.  As I was making this, my husband asked if I was making it for our electrician who just retired and moved up north so he could fish.  Great idea...this one's for Bill!

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo Stamps Digis
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, and Always Artichoke, Bella Blvd. DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Clear it Out: Use old supplies, brads or eyelets: also Father's Day/Man
Crafting for all Seasons: For Man
The Crafty Pad: Let's Hear it For the Boys
The Pink Elephant: Masculine
Simon Says Stamp and Show: Anything Goes
Stella Says Sketch: Sketch Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be back tomorrow featuring new sets from Clear Dollas Stamps....

Angela

The Cat's Pajamas Tuesday #160

Good morning! I decided to play along with The Cat's Pajamas challenge this week; once I saw the sketch, I knew I had to make time! I used to play a lot, but just got out of the habit.... So many challenges...so little time! Leigh was the hostess this week and she designs fabulous sketches; you can check out her post here.

I make very few "man cards" so this was a challenge for me. I was about ready to throw in the towel and told myself to "just finish it already"! LOL I think the problem is, I don't really work with these colors a lot, so they were a bit out of my comfort zone. As you see...no pink!

The DP is from Bella BLVD and I bought it because the back of one of the sheets has the coolest crossword puzzle. I can't wait to use that for something! Meanwhile, I went for the colors.... The whale is paper pieced and I used a die for the waves. It's finished off with some Baker's Twine, a button, and a glittery star (more about that later).

Image: The Cat's Pajamas

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

Paper: SU! Basic Gray and Cherry Cobbler, PTI Enchanted Evening, G.P. 110, Bella BLVD DP

Embellies: PTI Pure Poppy Baker's Twine, PTI Hawaiian Shores Button, Distress Stickles in Brushed Pewter

Extras: Prisma/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilitie Die, The Cat's Pajamas CutUp Wave Die, EK Success Star Punch

Here's a close-up of the star. I applied a thick coating of Stickles, let it dry, then added more where it seemed sparse (the glitter glue "shrinks down" a bit when it's dry), then let it dry again. Let me tell you...it took forever to dry! I about cried when the kitty jumped up on my work space to look out the window; I ran over to the table and breathed a sigh of relief when I saw it sitting there unharmed. I could just see it sticking to her long white fur and me chasing her through the house to retrieve it! Not fun! LOL

All right, that's it for me today! I hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend...enjoy and be safe!

Angela

SC328: Birthday Bee

Hello! I had a heck of a time getting this card finished today.... First of all, the sketch really stumped me so I wasn't going to play but I ended up looking through my stamps and decided to give it a go with this cute little bee. I finally finished the card, but had to wait to upload the photo because DD was doing her homework on the computer, then SC was acting up and I couldn't upload it. I decided to try one more time and it worked, but it appears my gallery has disappeared! Good grief! About the card.... The bee is colored with pencils and accented with glitter. The panels look pretty straight forward, but I found them a little tricky. What is that they say about measure twice, cut once? LOL The orange panel is Cuttlebugged with the numbers folder. There is supposed to be a circle to the bottom right, but I just couldn't make it work. I tried 3 different options and wasn't happy, so I decided to leave it off and add some ribbon. I might save this one for DD birthday.... Image: Stampendous Clear Set "Hap Bee Day" Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakure Black Gel Pen Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Pumpkin Pie, Bella Blvd. DP Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Black Grosgrain Ribbon Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug Numbers Embossing Folder, EK Success 3D Dots All right, that's it for now. I hope to be back soon with more cards...I was asked to make a baby card for a co-worker, another co-worker had surgery, and a third co-worker just lost her mother. I had better get busy.... Thanks for stopping by! Angela