365 Cards: Sketchy Sunday Aug 2

It's Sunday again! This was set to post since I should be on a plane right now coming home from Florida. Sketchy Sunday 365 Cards Style! I really enjoyed playing with Pam's sketch. I hope you do to! Here it is:

Here is my take:
Once again I flipped the image. I pulled out some cork and stamped on it. Then ran it through my CuttleBug with a die cut circle. I added some scored lines around the cream edges and my fav. buttons!! Pretty straight forward. I hope you like it! I will be back in full swing (hopefully) this week. My mother and niece will be staying for a few days, but I hope to be crafting with some of my new CHA goodies. So stay tuned for that!

Have a wonderful day!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Background Basics: Retro, Friends Til The End by PTI

Ink: SU! Basic Black, Hero Arts Soft Pool, PTI New Leaf

Paper: Ocean Tides, Vintage Cream, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss.

Accessories: PTI Buttons, Cork Paper, Score-It Mini

CPS #122

Good Thursday to ya! I participated in this weeks CPS sketch. I tried to keep it simple, straight forward and funky fresh:

I busted out my ZING embossing powder again. It just makes every card better! I embossed the background lines. The little hearts are filled with diamond stickles for a little shine. 

Nothing too fancy here people. No surprises! Today is wonderful because it's a short day for my DH (and I). He should be home early to take the kids while I have a night out with my friends. He is a true gem and a great dad! I have a few more holiday cards to share this weekend so be sure to check back and have a wonderful time celebrating! (those of you that don't have holidays, I think you should celebrate anyway... life is worth it!)

loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: Sweet Cakes by Pink Paislee, Background Basics: Retro by PTI

Ink: Fresh Snow, Berry Sorbet by PTI, Summer Sun by SU!, Soft Pool by Hero Arts

Paper: Smokey Shadow, Stampers white by PTI

Accessories: SU! Scallop Circle Punch, Marvy Circle Punch, AC ZING Embossing Powder, Stickles

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #8 & CPS sketch #118

Woah, how is that for a title? Ok, so I just missed the CPS sketch deadline by one hour. But I went and linked to it anyway because I was the 100th link. I figured it was good to round out the submissions. It makes me feel complete. I doubled up on challenges for this card. I used Dawn McVey's Color Challenge for the week and CPS sketch as well:

I realized something with this card. If it is after 11pm, a card like this will take a really looooong time. Apparently my brain goes mush after 11pm which is too bad since I can only craft at night. And if the kids get in bed late and there are other things that need to be done, it doesn't give me a lot of productive crafting time. Anyway. Enough whining. This card was a challenge but of course I had fun and I eventually got it done! I used a few different sets for this one and was excited that I actually got 2 challenges into 1 card. That is a rare thing for my wee little brain!

Ok. Good Night to you all. I am tucking in early. It's been a long day (we were rained out of our berry picking time *drat* so we did other tiring things instead). I hope you all have a quite night.

loves~

k

Deets:

Stamps: Everyday Classics, Background Basics: Retro, Guide Lines by Papertrey Ink, Thoughtful Messages by Hero Arts

Ink: Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream by Papertrey Ink, Pink Passion by SU!

Paper: Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream, Hibiscus Burst by Papertrey Ink

Accessories: Bakery Twine by Martha Stewart, Vintage Button Chocolate Grosgrain by Papertrey Ink, Cream Satin Ribbon by Tai Pan, Score-It Mini

365 Cards Super Sketchy Sunday!!

It's Sunday Sunday Sunday!!! Welcome again for a 365 Cards Sketch.  Here is today's sketch:

 And here is my card:

I rotated it for fun. Stamped some background stuffs (yes, I have deemed that a REAL word) and added some scalloped chipboard and ribbon. Now there is always a favorite part of every card for me. With this one it's that little buckle. You see it? It is actually a REAL buckle from my fav. pair of shoes that just took their last walk. They were lime green flats and so much fun. I cut off both buckles because I just knew I could do something with them. It adds a fun detail! Although I don't recommend chopping up your shoes until they are really dead and gone. ; )

So that is it today. Have a wonderful Mother's Day to you all! Whether you are a mother or not, I believe today celebrates all women who love and mother in their very own way. We can all be good influences on those children (and adults) around us. So happy day to you!

love

k

Deets:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Scattered Showers, Background Basics: Retro

Ink: Hero Arts Soft Pool, Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy, SU! Basic Black

Paper: Papertrey Ink Stampers White, Summer Sunrise, Aqua Mist

Accessories: Papertrey Ink Aqua Mist Saddle Stitch, Summer Sunrise Twill, Buckle, Pop Dots

Quick and Easy... Kind Of

Hey there on a Saturday morning! I am supposed to be running right now, but you can see that  I am not. I wanted to post this little guy that I worked on last night:

I stamped the large woodgrain circle from Hero Arts in four different colors and then cut them square for the back ground. I curved the background stamp which is from the PTI Background Basics: Retro set and then the chandelier from Heidi Swapp is stamped and embossed in white. Simple and modern-y. So it looks pretty simple, but did take a bit of time and thought. I guess that means I learned something! I like that it is one layer, with some layered stamping

So what do you have planned for this saturday?? I hope it is delightful! I am going out to buy my Mother's Day gift, which is so funny when I read it, but really this is the only way. I really want a bread maker and need to scram with the kids so Patrick can work for a few hours. Plus I have been told my real gift won't be her for a while. So don't worry, my husb. is still on top of it! 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for my 365 Cards Sketchy Sunday card! 

And have a good one!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Hero Arts Hello Circles, Papertrey Ink Background Basics: Retro, Heidi Swapp Chandelier

Ink: Hero Arts Soft Pool, SU! Summer Sun, Tangerine Tango, Basic Grey, Color Box Chalk Ink Moss Green, Papertrey Ink Fresh Snow

Paper: Papertrey Ink Stampers Select White

Accessories: Filigree White embossing powder

Take-Off Tuesday # 21

Todays Take Off is again from Serena and Lily. You know, this catalog is so amazing, I am going through the entire thing and using it as inspiration, so bear with me. You will see a few more in the coming weeks. But I figure you will love these rooms as much as I do, so you won't mind, right?? Ok, here is the inspiration:

And here is my take:
I left it really simple only using 2 inks and one color paper! I layer it all on white and popped up the flower. I wanted to keep it clean people!
Here's a close-up. This little tag has been hanging out in my drawer for a really long time. Glad I got to use him up. 

That's it for TOT today. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Hope you find some inspiration today and find a way to create with it, even in the smallest way.

Have a good one!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Background Basics: Retro, Beautiful Blooms

Ink: SU! Not Quite Navy, Soft Sky

Paper: Papertrey Ink Stampers Select White

Accesories: Making Memories Tag, Embroidery Floss