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

2S4Y: Ultimate Card Showdown!

Ok, here it is. I am so glad I got to participate this week. If you haven't heard about the Ultimate Card Showdown, you can check it all out HERE. 

Here's my submission:

You know I had a lot of fun making this card, but without fail when I get done with a challenge I always wish I would have done something different. Do you run into that too? It's such a nuisance. I wish I could just be happy with it as is. Anyway. I have been wanting to use this ice cream image from Pink Paislee for awhile and I think it worked well with this. 
Here is a close up of the tag. I covered the back with tape and looped the embroidery floss around the edge. It adds a fun detail! Ok, so how have things been for you this week? Today I feel I can breathe a bit, so it's been nice. Hope your day is going well too!

loves~

k

Deets:

Stamps: Sweet Cakes by Pink Paislee

Ink: Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy by Papertrey Ink, Soft Sky, Pumpkin Pie by SU!

Paper: Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, Bitty Dot PP by Papertrey Ink

Accessories: Kids Markers, Earth Elements Markers by SU!, Pop Dots, Double Scalloped Line Punch by Martha Stewart, Diamond Stickles, Embroidery floss (stash)

365 Cards Challenge: It's Hip To Be Square!

Hey, it's wednesday again!! Today it's my turn to do a challenge at 365 Cards. Today's challenge is to use 5 squares somewhere on your card. And here it is:

I chose my five colors, squared them up and stamped an image on each one. I wanted it to be hip and simple and striking. I drew a frame using a Silver Deco Pen. What do you think? Can't wait to see what you create today! Hope you have a glorious day and remember to mark your calendars for Cutting Cafe Week starting on Sunday at 365 Cards!

loves to you today~

k

Deets:

Stamps: Hero Arts Hello Circles, Pink Paislee Sweet Cakes, Papertrey Ink Polka Dot Basics, Sassafras Lass Oh My Deer.

Ink: Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy, Spring Moss. Hero Arts Soft Pool. SU! Pink Passion, Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy, Stampers White, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss, Lemon Tart, Hibiscus Burst, Kraft

Accessories: Pop Dots, Deco Pen

365 Cards Super Sketchy Sunday!! #8

Hey there! It's Sunday again and you know what that means...Sketch Time, 365 Cards Style! Here is today's sketch:

Pretty straight forward but with SO many possibilities. (and trust me, it is a fun one!) Here is my take:
I used this cute cherry image from Pink Paislee and some fun mini dot paper. I just love it! Ok, so I made these cards a few night ago when I was having some allergy issues and was OH so tired. What is funny is this cherry card is the second card I made. This one here is the first card I made:
Notice anything about it???? Yes, you are right... it is exactly BACKWARD of the sketch. I was trying to put it together like the sketch and it just looked wrong, so I moved some things around and when I stopped it felt more right, but that is when I noticed it was backward. Boy, I think my meds were messing with me! So that is when I made up the second one. It's funny what our brains can do!  

With this card, I sponged versa mark over the entire sentiment frame and embossed it clear to give it a nice shiny coat. There is some glitter on there too. This poor card is just not that fun to look at so I am glad I made a second one.

Anyway, that's it for today. Can't wait to see what you create! Head on over to 365 Cards to see what the other DT members have created (the highlight of my sunday!) and also to link up your creations. Remember to link to your EXACT post (not just your blog URL) so we can find your card quick. Have a fun and inspiring day!

loves

k

Deets: "You're So Thoughtful"

Stamps: Hero Arts Thoughtful Messages, Pink Paislee Sweet Cakes (frame & cherry)

Ink: Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy, New Leaf, StaZon Jet Black

Paper: Papertrey Ink True Black, Spring Moss, Bitty Dot Pattern Paper

Accessories: Papertrey Ink New Leaf Grosgrain, Pop Dots, Glue Dots, Embossing Powder

Deets: "Thank You"

Stamps: Hero Arts Matrushka Dolls, Pink Paislee Fancy Frames

Ink: Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy, SU! Basic Black

Paper: Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy, Stampers White, Lemon Tart, Cosmo Cricket Hello Sunshine Patterned Paper

Accessories: Papertrey Ink True Black Vintage Buttons and Twill Ribbon, Embossing Powder

365 Cards Super Sketchy Sunday!! #7

Happy Sketchy Sunday everyone!! Thanks for stopping in today. I just love Sundays (for SO many reasons) But it is SO much fun to see all the different takes from the DT members at 365 Cards. Without fail, I see their cards revealed and think "That is so cool!" So don't forget to check them all out and say hi to them on their blogs and then link up your own creation so we can check it out! Here is what the sketch looks like:

Here is my contribution:

I {heart} this sentiment SO SO much! Isn't it just so cute? I used white ink and then Zing White Embossing powder over it to make it a nice, strong image. Added some of my fav. Pink Paislee suckers and some sweet papers from K&Co called Citronella. The purple polka dot is from Papertrey Ink's Bitty Dot Paper Pack. I added three stitches to the top right and bottom left edges to fill most of the sketch requirements.

This sketch is really fun and I think you will love it! Can't wait to see what you come up with. Thanks for stopping by.

loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: Pink Paislee Vintage Pop and Sweet Cakes

Ink: Papertrey Ink Fresh Snow, Raspberry Fizz, SU! Summer Sun, Palette Chartreuse.

Paper: Papertrey Ink Stampers White, Hibiscus Burst, Plum Pudding Bitty Dot. K&Co. Citronella

Accessories: Zing White Embossing Powder, Embroidery Floss, Glitter