Sketch Saturday #382

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday; Simon Says Stamp is sponsoring this week.  One lucky player will win $25 to spend in the store!  Here's this week's sketch:

I combined this challenge with Catch the Bug's "Fall" theme challenge.  I colored Edward to coordinate with this pretty patterned paper...I like that the leaves aren't tradition fall colors, it's a nice little twist!  I embossed the blue panel with a wood grain texture, added a sentiment from Stampendous and a bit of twine.

Image: Bugaboo "Edward-Fall Pumpkins" Digital Image
Sentiment: Stampendous
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Orange Zest, SU! Island Indigo, Carta Bella Patterned Paper
Embellie: Divine Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girl's creations here, along with the challenge details.

Please check out the rest of the Bugaboo DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  Halloween and Fall images are 25% off through October 31st, so this is the perfect time to pick up those images on your wish list!

Challenges entered:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Animals
C.R.A.F.T.: Autumn/Halloween/ Thanksgiving/Bonfire Night
Crafting By Designs: All About Autumn
Crafty Catz: Embossing
Mod Squad Challenge Blog: Get Your "Fall" On
Time Out Challenges: "Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile."

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

Bundled Up

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Debbie has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "Texture" on you card.

Hmmm, texture?  Had to think on this one....  Dry embossing was the first thing that came to mind; I also added layers, chunky glitter, fine glitter, a button with twine, and some cheesecloth.  Have seen the cheesecloth on cards in blogland and have always wanted to try it; so glad I did, it was fun!

The image is one of Faith's newer ones...I love it and couldn't wait to color it!  I used pencils then added some glitter...it's a bit hard to see the fine glitter in the photo.  I did some layering and added a glitter covered snowflake and some cheesecloth.  I like the combo of the crisp, hard edges paired with the soft coloring and cheesecloth.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Bundled Up"
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze and Cranberry Crisp, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Snow Glitter, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, PTI Scarlet Jewel Button/PTI Twine, Cheesecloth
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Die, Foam Tape

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations here; we would love to have you play along so we can see your version of "texture"!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

2 Sisters: Embossing (cranberry CS is dry embossed)
Crafts Galore Encore: Add a Gem, or Glitter....
Created With Love: Friends
Deconstructed Sketch: Sketch
Digi Makeover Challenge: Add Dimension
Kaboodles Doodles: Use Buttons and Twine
Lacy Sunshine: Lots of Layers
Papertake Weekly: Lovely Layers

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Be Merry

Good morning!  Where did October go?  Can you believe November is here? I can't!  With the start of a new month, comes a new Flat Friends challenge; this month we are challenging you to make a Christmas card.  Psst...it will be here before you know it!

I am using a new image called Mistletoe Kisses...I thought she'd be fun to color and glitter up!  For embellishing I've added a button with crystal.

Image: Flat Friends Mistletoe Kisses
Sentiment: MFT a' la modes "Candy Cane Kisses"
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU! Soft Sky, PTI Pure Poppy, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", PTI Button, Swarovski Flatback Crystal in "AB"
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 and play along; as I mentioned, Christmas will be here before we know it!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More: CAS
Aud Sentiments Challenge: Inspirational Christmas
Cute Card Thursday: Sparkles
Digi Makeover Challenge: Use Your Scraps
My Heart Pieces: Anything Christmas
Polkadoodles and Studio 12: Anything Goes with Christmas
Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges: Holiday or Christmas Card
Try Stampin' on Tuesday: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sweet 16

Good morning!  I have a card to share and some exciting news...for the month of September I am Bugaboo Stamps Biggest Fan and will get to play along with their challenges!  How cool is that?  It's no secret that I am a huge fan, so I can't tell you how excited I was to get the email.

This is for the "Anything Goes" challenge.  I made this for one of my daughter's besties; I thought it was appropriate since my daughter has been doing a cupcake fundraiser this year.  She has 53 cupcakes on her menu and I tell you, we are knee deep in cupcakes...yummy!

"Girl Cupcakes" is colored with pencils and I've added some subtle glitter to the brown areas...I see the camera angle didn't capture it well though.  I've had these cupcake papers in my stash for years...love them!  I pieced together some of the coordinating papers for a fun backdrop for the "16".  For embellishing, I've used a bit of ribbon and some Swarovski Flatbacks.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Cool Caribbean, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Smokey Topaz", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the challenge details here; if you play along, you could win some Bugaboo images!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Creative Belli Challenge: Number
Die Cut Divas: Celebrate (+dies) 
Papercraft Star: Inspiration Photo (cupcakes, blue)
Stampin' Royalty: Patterned Paper

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Winter Snow Globe

Good morning; I'm back with a new sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches!  Our sponsor for the week is Floppy Latte; I'm using their Snow Globe image...the winter scene is so lovely and serene.

The image is colored with pencils, cut out, glittered, and adhered to the background panel.  I've embellished with ribbon and some glittery snowflakes.  I have to say I loved getting out the glitter and snowflakes...I can't wait to make more glittery winter cards!

Image: Floppy Latte
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze and Soft Suede, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: SU! Soft Suede Grosgrain Ribbon, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Dies (snowflakes), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos 

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations...they are sure to inspire you!  Why not play along and try the versatile sketch?

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Use 2 Backing Papers
Country View Crafts: Layers

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Merry Christmas

Good morning!  I was able to squeeze in Bugaboo's Sunday sketch challenge yesterday; between work and baking cupcakes, it took all day!  It seems that every time I sat down to work I was interrupted!  Just one of those days....

Doesn't it look as if Dottie has had a blast shopping?  She's colored with pencils and accented with a black gel pen and glitter.  I used one of my favorite Christmas 6x6 pads, combined a few fun patterns, and put the Corner Chomper to use.  A few brads were added for embellishment.  This is a great sketch...I will be using it again....

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, SU! Soft Sky, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Spellbinder's Nestabilities

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Spots/Stripes or Both
Catch the Bug Christmas in July Sunday Challenge: Sketch
Charisma Cardz: Girly
Creative Belli: Christmas (Brads...why do I have so many of these?  I used to used them on almost every card....)
Fab 'n' Funky: Christmas in July
Paper Crafting Journey: Christmas in July
Southern Girls: No Spoolin'

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Merry Christmas to "ewe"

Good morning!  Tuesday means it's time for another sketch challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches; we have pulled one from the archives to revisit.  This week is our judged challenge so there is a twist...chosen by yours truly....  I would like to see an animal on your card!

I bet you thought you might see a monkey on mine....  Not this time!  This week I have decided to play along with the Bugaboo "Christmas in July" challenges, so I have chosen this cute ewe.  She is colored with pencils, her eyes are colored with a black gel pen, and her hat is accented with a bit of glitter.  I've added some red grosgrain ribbon for embellishing.  Do you like how the peppermint paper coordinates with her candy cane?

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo 
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", SU! Red Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares

I hope you will head on over to the TMS blog to check out the DT's creations.   I hope you will play along...I can't wait to see the animal you use on your card!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Catch the Bug Christmas in July Tuesday Challenge: BINGO (bottom row-ribbon, Bugaboo image, sentiment)
My Craft Spot: Christmas in July
Pink By Design: Christmas in July

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Winter Fun

Good Tuesday morning!  It's time for another sketch challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Our sponsor for the week is Lil' Inker Designs and the image I'm working with today is from the Sugar Kissed Cottage collection; it's called "A Snowman's Soul".  I love the vintage flair!

I thought the image would go perfectly with a some Carta Bella DP that I've been hoarding...I love the muted  colors.  The image is colored with pencils, cut, and mounted with Spellbinder's dies.  I've added some embossing and a diecut snowflake with just a hint of subtle glitter.

Image: Lil' Inker Designs
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU! Blue Bayou and Cranberry Crisp, Carta Bella "Winter Fun" 6x6 Pad
Embellie: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics , The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations using this fun sketch...why not play along?!

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts and Me: Vintage
Creative Stamp Friends: Winter/Wintersport
Kaboodle Doodles: Winter
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
My Sheri Crafts: Got Snow?  (include a snowperson)
Stampin' With the Dragon: In the Winter Garden

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Snappy Holidays

Good morning!  It's time for Clearly Digi Stamps (Clear Dollar Stamps) December release...I always look forward to seeing and working with the new sets and this month was no exception!  The sets I'll be showcasing today are Cute Critters and Flower Garden.

First, I have used the fun set "Cute Critters"; it includes outlines, pre-colored images, sentiments and a selection of papers.  It isn't a holiday set, but I wanted to show the versatility of the images and created a Christmas card.  The turtle is colored with pencils and accented with glitter...I imagine even turtles like to get their glam on!  I distressed my papers a bit, added a silver bow, lots of silver brads and a computer generated sentiment.

Image: Cute Critters Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, SU! Soft Sky, Carta Bella "Merry and Bright" DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Cherry Popsicle", Recollections Brads (mini), Spare Parts Brads, SU! Silver Cord
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: Anything Goes (Holiday/Sentiment)
Charisma Cardz: Christmas Makes
Crafting For All Seasons: Green and Red with Glitter and Sparkle
Moving Along With The Times: Christmas Crackers (Funny)
Stampotique Designers Challenge: Non-traditional Christmas 

Next, I have used an image from Austin Owen's "Flower Garden" collection.  I like to go clean and simple with Austin's images, so the image will shine.  The iris is printed, colored with pencils, accented with some bling, and layered onto a white card base.

Image: Flower Garden Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select
Embellies: MAMBI Bling
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Feeling Frazzled?

Good morning!  Does the impending holiday season leave you feeling frazzled?  At times, I do....  (Especially when I leave the SFYTT until the last day...where did November go?)  My card today is a reminder to...Keep Calm and Recharge!  So the next time you are feeling like the Energizer bunny, take some time for yourself...have a latte, read a book, exercise...whatever leaves you feeling refreshed.

Sentiment: Technique Tuesday
Ink: SU! Melon Mambo, Versamark
Paper: SU! Soft Sky and Melon Mambo, Carta Bella "Merry and Bright" DP
Embellies: Energizer AAA Battery, Grosgrain Ribbon (scrap)
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Red Line Tape

Tip: I found that if I inked my stamp first with Versamark and then with colored ink, I achieved a better impression.  The battery is heavy, so I used a strip of Red Line Tape to secure it.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Crimbo Crackers: Anything Goes (Christmas or Festive) 
Moving Along With the Times: Use 3 elements starting with the same letter (blue, battery, balls)
Party Time Tuesdays: Anything Goes
SFYTT (November): Sketch
Tuesday Throwdown: Lots of Layers

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Ho Ho Ho

(Click for Creative Card Crew challenge.)

Good morning!  It't time for another fun sketch from the girls at Tuesday Morning Sketches; this week Bonnie has done the honors.  Click here to see the sketch and challenge details.

Eggbert is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I adhered some tiny jingle bells too, just for fun!  The jingle bells on top of the card swing and jingle with movement.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamp
Sentiment: Starving Artiststamps
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Soft Sky and Melon Mambo, Carta Bella "Merry and Bright" DP
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Jingle Bells (Hobby Lobby), Divine Twine
Extras: Prismas/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 give the sketch a try?!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafts and Me: Untraditional Holiday Colors
Craft Us Crazy: Favorite Color and/or Holiday Theme (pink)
Joanna Sheen: Cold and Frosty
Polka Doodles: Square Card With a Round Element
Stamping With the Dragon: So Cute

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela