TMS #187

Good morning; it's time for another sketch from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches!  Melissa has created a versatile sketch this week...you can either go the clean and simple route or add more layers.  I went with a sentiment and layers.  I distressed my papers and added a flourish and crystals for embellisment. The pretty papers are from the Lily Bee "Handmade" collection, received from my stamping friend Heather...they are so pretty and springy!

Sentiment: MFT
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU! Blushing Bride and Poppy Parade, Lili Bee Designs DP
Embellie: Swarovski Flatback Crystals
Extras: QuicKutz Flourish Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head over to the TMS blog to check out the rest of the DT's creations, along with the challenge details.  I would love to see your take on the sketch!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Created With Love: Bright and Cheery
Dilly Beans: Pink and Red
Stampin' For the Weekend: Distressing
The Crazy Challenge: Use Pink and Gems

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Rejoice

Good morning!  I took last Tuesday off, but I'm back this week with another fun sketch challenge from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Our sponsor for the week is Imagine That and Melissa has drawn our sketch.

Can you tell I am looking forward to spring?  The sunny yellow makes me happy!  I paired the sentiment with some paper that's been in my stash way too long; then added some ribbon, a button, and Swarovski crystals for embellishment.

Sentiment: Daydream Designs
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight, PTI True Black, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: Black Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash), PTI Harvest Gold Button, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Jet"
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Large Scallop Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Digi Makeover Challenge: Anything Goes
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Make My Monday: Ribbons and Buttons
Paper Playtime: Use a Sentiment Stamp
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Spring Colors and Ribbon

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations with this fun sketch...they are sure to inspire you!  Play along for a chance to win a great prize...click here for details....

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Clear Dollar Stamps October Release

Hello!  It's release time at Clear Dollar Stamps and it's a big one...there is something for everyone!

First, I'm using Romans' Road Rainbow and I went for a clean and simple look.  I re-sized and combined the image and sentiment, then colored the image with pencils.  The panel is framed with black and I've added tiny black brads to the sun's eyes.  This set comes with outlines, pre-colored images and many coordinating sentiments.  I love the cheery, colorful image!

Image/Sentiment: Clear Dollar Stamps Romans Rainbow
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Lemon Tart, and SU! Basic Black
Embellies: Recollections Mini Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Songbird Challenges: Build Me Up Buttercup (yellow)

Next I'm using Eat More Ham, which features a turkey on the run plus funny sentiments; this set also comes with pre-colored images or outlines.  The image is colored with pencils; I've printed, colored, and cut out extra tail feathers to add a bit of dimension.  The patterned papers are distressed  and crumpled to add a bit of texture.  For embellishing I turned a sentiment into a banner and added some coordinating buttons.

Image/Sentiment: Clear Dollar Stamps Eat More Ham
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Tangerine Tango, and American Crafts DP
Embellies: PTI Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Craft Us Crazy: Children and/or Fall
Scrappy Frogs: Fall or Halloween
The Crafty Pad: Distress It!

I hope you will head on over to Clear Dollar Stamps to check out the new sets; there are many to choose from including some neat calendar options.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

Life: live like you mean it!

Good Monday morning! I'm so happy to have the day off, after working the weekend. I thought playing the CAS challenge from SCS would be a great way to start my day. I lucked out too, because today is a sketch challenge and that is my very favorite! Woo hoo!

This card is very CAS! I stamped the word "Life" 3 times without reinking the stamp, then used the sentiment from the set as a flower stem. I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the flower. I colored the flower with Prismas and then decided I should stipple the panel. I have a cool tool for that; it's fun to use. I rounded the lower right corners of the card, image panel, and DPs to give the card a cohesive look. I also sponged the edges to define them; first I used the direct to paper technique and then sponged to soften it a bit. It's embellished simply with 1 brad! How easy! I think I may make some more....

Stamp set: SU! Live Like You Mean It
Ink: Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: PTI Kraft, G.P. 110, Basic Grey "Kioshi" Collection
Embellie: Spare Parts Brad
Extras" Prismas/Goo Gone, SU! Corner Rounder, Stippling Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig,

I am really hoping to get some more stamping done today. I hope you'll be back tomorrow to check out this week's Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge. I'll also have some news to share....

Thanks so much for stopping by! I encourage you to "live like you mean it"!

Angela