A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #10

Happy Tuesday, my friends!
I hope your week is off to a great start! I'm here to share the new sketch for this month's challenge at A Die for a Sketch!
Here it is:

Our generous sponsor this month is Bugaboo Digi Stamps! These images are always so fun to play with and you could win some of your very own!

I had a wonderful card concept...in my head! lol When I went looking for supplies to make it happen I didn't have just what was in my head so I had to improvise. I grew up in a city where seeing hot air balloons flying overhead was a regular occurrence. It was always a treat, especially with the mountains as a backdrop. Here's my card:

Materials Used:

Papers: K & Company - Watercolor Bouquet,

Recollections Cardstock;

Image: Bugaboo - Bunny Hot Air Balloon;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Dies: Tim Holtz On the Edge - Townscape,

Memory Box Die - Puffy Clouds;

Punches: EK Success Border Punch - Alpine Trail

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So pop on over to A Die for a Sketch and join us this month! You have until April 4th to enter.

Remember to follow the fun sketch and use at least one die on your project!

Also, pop on over to Bugaboo and take a look at all the wonderful Spring and Easter images they have in the store! Yes, Spring is almost here! :o)

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A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #9 Reminder

Hello, my friends!
Today I have another card to share with you using a super sweet image from Stamp Art Design by Kathryne! I'm also here to remind you that you have a little more time to join in the fun this month at A Die for a Sketch. Challenge #9 runs until March 4th. You could win FIVE wonderful digis of your own from our generous sponsor:

Here is the fun sketch you need to use, along with at least one die:

Here is my card using the adorable "Little Bear Ready for Bed" image:

Materials Used:

Digi Image: Little Bear Ready for Bed - Stamp Art by Kathryne;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Dies: Spellbinders - Floral Doily Accents;

Punch: EK Success - Arrow Border Edger Punch;

Stamp: Just Rite - A Warm Hello;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Melon Mambo;

All Other Materials are from the Simon Says Stamp February Card Kit

(Card Kit Info HERE)

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Linking Up To:

Word Art Wednesday - Challenge #68

Simon Says Stamp February Card Kit Gallery

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I hope to see you join us over at A Die for a Sketch!

A Die For A Sketch - Challenge #6

Hello, my friends!
Today starts a new Sketch Challenge at A Die For A Sketch. I must confess that at first glance this sketch had me a little bit stumped! Then once I pulled out some papers it came together easily. Here's the sketch:

I used a combination of papers and dies. The black paper is actually the pre-embossed Core Impressions paper. Since I wanted solid black, I opted not to sand off the surface and reveal the core color. It has such a lovely texture to it. I used the sheer ribbon across most of the page as one of my strips. It was easy to fit the mini dress form die just where I wanted it on the decorative paper because it's so small. Then I drew from the rose design and added three matching roses in the corner. I added a few pearls and my card was complete! :o)

Materials Used:

Papers: Prima - Romantique 6X6 Paperpad, 

Core Impressions - Graphic 45 - Timeless Collection;

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities - Curved Rectangles,

Grand Templates - Creative Book Pages Two,

Tim Holtz Alterations Movers & Shapers - Mini Sewing Room;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Calypso Coral;

Ribbon: Celebrate It - Sheer Creations;

Flowers: Recollections - Boutique Fleur Mulberry Paper Mini Roses;

Pearls: Stampin' Up - Jewels Basic Pearls.

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 Pop on over to A Die For A Sketch HERE and take a look at what the rest of the Design Team has made!

 Then make a project, a card, a layout in any size, a gift bag, and link it up by December 4th!

The only rules are to use the sketch and a die...and have lots of fun! 

I hope you all have a wonderful week full of JOY and laughter! :o)

Let It Snow!

Yes, my friends!! It has happened again...even better and more than last time! Snow, snow, and more snow, and I'm a very happy camper! Not that I plan on camping anytime soon, mind you! lol I just seem to be VERY excited about the snow this year! Although some people around here don't seem to share my enthusiasm...those people being the ones that have to drive in it, shovel it, and traipse through it! ;o)
In honor of the beautiful snow I felt the need to create a snow themed card! For this card I used a wonderful image I received from my sweet friend Joy, at Art Angels Designs. I used a great sketch that Dunja did over at the Cards and More Challenge Blog.
Here is the sketch:

Here is my card!

Materials Used:

Papers: Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses, Recollection  Cardstock;

Punches: Stampin' Up - Modern Label,

WRMK - Corner Chompers;

MM Slice Design Card: FaLaLa;

Stamp: CTMH - Snow Flurries;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Soft Suede;

Image: Gift from Joy - Art Angels Designs;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Stickles: Cotton Candy, Diamond;

Pearls: Ranger Liquid Pearls - White Opal;

Sizzix Texture Plate: Snowflakes.

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Linking Up To:

Cards and More - Challenge #67 - Sketch - HERE

Finally, here are some photos of my back yard. The sun peeked out just as I picked up my camera...it was the only time it showed up all day! Isn't that fun? 

I think perhaps the residents of this house moved out in disgust! lol You can see that it's a very wet and heavy snow...perfect for snowballs! I'm sending some to a few of you, and you know who you are! Enjoy! :o)

A Die For A Sketch - Challenge #5

Hello, friends!
Can you believe that it's already the 5th of October? Yikes! Where is the time going? So, with the 5th day of the month comes a fun new Sketch Challenge over at A Die For A Sketch! Thank you again, to all of you who have linked up your lovely creations, and to those of you who are following our blog. There is more fun ahead! Here is the fabulous new sketch:

This time I made a Fall card! I had lots of fun colouring up this sweet Jellypark image that I won in a recent challenge  . I also used a new Tim Holtz die to cut out the leaves. This card really expresses the way I feel about the season! :o)

Materials Used:

Papers: Basic Grey - Indian Summer;

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles (LG),

Tim Holtz Alterations Sizzlits Decorative Strip - Autumn Gatherings;

Stamp: Stampin' Up - Harvest Happiness;

Punch: Stampin' Up - Oval;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Basic Brown,

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain;

Digital Image: Jellypark - Jumping in Autumn Leaves;

(You can find Jellypark HERE)

Prismacolor Pencils and Odorless Mineral Spirits;

Unknown Brads. 

 Pop on over to A Die For A Sketch HERE and take a look at what the rest of the Design Team has made!

 Then make a project; a card, a layout in any size, a gift bag, and link it up by November 4th!

The only rules are to use the sketch and a die...and have lots of fun! :o)

A Die For A Sketch - Challenge #3

Hello, my lovely friends! Welcome to our third challenge of A Die For A Sketch! A big thank you to those of you who have been playing along with us, and another big thank you to all of you for your very sweet comments on my challenge cards! They are always very appreciated! :o)

I REALLY enjoyed putting this card together! Yes, I do say that for all of my projects but this time I mean it even more than I usually do! lol Let me tell you why...this card incorporates four of my favorite crafts...all on one card! Can you believe it? It is a combination of paper-crafting, crochet, beading and embroidery!
First, here's the great sketch, you will find the link HERE.

Here's my card:

 I started by choosing my papers and cutting the layers out. Once that was all decided I pierced holes around the circle and took care of the crocheting. (I'll post a link to a fabulous YouTube video below) When that was all finished I used a pattern from a great site called Stitching Cards. I'll post all their information below. I used one pattern with beading for the center circle. I used a separate pattern for the corner squares. The pieces were pierced and then stitched by hand. I used a variegated cotton for the crocheting and corner stitching, and a rayon floss for the beading and the leaves. So then it was just a matter of adhering all the layers together with the circle layer up on dimensionals. It's such a fun sketch to play with, and I do hope you'll come join us again this month at A Die For A Sketch! :o)

Items Used:

Papers: Recollections Cardstock;

Patterned Papers - From Andrea's Giveaway;

All Threads: DMC;

Beads: From My Stash;

*** Patterns: Stitching Cards Store HERE ***

They have some super cute animal patterns and beautiful flowers. 

A wonderful variety of creative ideas for cards. 

Their blog is called Prick And Stitch Is My Craft

You can find it HERE

***Leonie from My Passion For Paper has a wonderful Crochet video on YouTube***

It can be found HERE

A Card for My Friends...and a Fun New Sketch Blog!

Happy Wednesday to you, my friends!

I made this card for each and every one of you because I think "You're Fantastic!" I mean that from my heart! Your continued support and wonderful comments just bless me...time and time again! :o) I know...it's been a little while since I've gotten all mushy on you, hasn't it? lol I didn't want you to think that I've forgotten how to be "cheesy" as my girls would say! Oh, and if you think this card isn't meant for you...yes, it's meant for you too! Alright, enough of that! :o)

So, I've come across a brand new sketch blog! Most of you know how much I like to use sketches, right? This one has a cool name too. It's called A Die For A Sketch...isn't that fun? It's a monthly challenge blog, and the idea is that you use a die to create anything you want following the sketch. They haven't started just yet other than to have a design team call out, but if you go over there and become a follower you will have your name in to win a prize. I have the button in my sidebar. Since I like playing with sketches I used their fun sketch to make this card for you. Here's the sketch: 

 

Now here's my card. I had a wonderful time making it! My sweet husband gave me the whole set of Prismacolor Premier Pencils for my birthday, so I intend to do lots and lots of coloring!

I hope you like it because I really do think you're all FANTASTIC! :o)

Papers: K & Company - Sweet Nectar;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Soft Suede, Real Red;

Stamp: Stampin' Up - Perfect Words;

MM Slice Design Card: Basics 1;

Die: Tim Holtz Alterations - Tattered Pinecone

(Prize from Yvonne)

Spellbinders Nestabilities - Large Scalloped Octagons;

Image: Gift from Joy;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Pearls and Seam Binding: from my Stash.

Could it be a Christmas Card?

Hello, my friends! I would like to show you the one and only Christmas card I have made...so far! Well, there are still 12 days to go until Christmas, right? My list keeps getting longer each day without one thing getting crossed off. I'm really not sure how that's happening but I'm not even worried about it. I'm just enjoying my music, and what gets done...gets done! I'm a happy girl in my own little JOY OF CHRISTMAS bubble! :o)

I actually made this card several weeks ago but I forgot to post it. My friend Alexandra from Art Scrap & More made a sketch that I thought was super cute! You can see her post about it right HERE. Speaking of Alexandra...she also had a giveaway a little while ago. I was the fortunate winner of her mini album prize; a Little Yellow Bicycle decorative edge Christmas mini album and paperpad! Thanks again Alexandra! I'm going to have lots of fun with that! Probably not until after Christmas though, when I'm not so busy listening to all this music! lol

Here's Alexandra's sketch:

Here's my card:

All Items from my stash.

*Use of tag was inspired by Alexandra :o)