A Freshly Made Spring Card

A CAS Spring card using the fun sketch at
Freshly Made Sketches.  I am also entering 

at The Paper Players for their CAS "Spring"

card challenge.  I really should be doing 

homework or cleaning, but I worked all 

weekend and needed some play time ;).

 

Supplies ~ 

Stamp:  SU Faith in Nature

Paper:  PTI White, SU Calypso Coral, Authentique Gathering 6 X 6 Bundle

Ink:  SU Calypso Coral

Dies:  MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX

Additional Supplies:  PTI Linen Impression Plate, Queen & Co. Orange Jellies

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

A Freshly Made Sketch

There is another fabulous sketch this week at

Freshly Made Sketches.  I am really 

trying to use more of my patterned paper,

that I HAD to buy ;).  I skipped a sentiment,

and will place it on the inside when I 

decide what to use the card for.

Supplies ~ 

Paper:  PTI Soft Stone, Tropical Teal & Berry Sorbet, Simple Stories Vintage Bliss

Dies:  PTI Button Stack & Tipped Tops, MFT Die-namics Pretty Posies

Additional Supplies:  SU Calypso Coral Baker's Twine

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Freshly Made Sketches & The Paper Players

A generic card sans sentiment for the sketch challenge 

at Freshly Made Sketches and the CAS project with leaves 

theme at The Paper Players. My leaves are in the patterned 

paper, as well as, on the embossed panels.  I like to have cards

on hand with no sentiment to use for birthdays, get well or

thinking of you.  Combining these two challenges on a recent 

post produced an honorable mention for both challenges ~

thank you Jaydee and Rita for choosing this card.

 

Supplies ~ 

Paper:  PTI Soft Stone, White & Soft Stone Pattern Pack

Dies:  MFT Fishtail Flags Stax

Additional Supplies:  PTI In Bloom Impression Plate, PTI Buttons & PTI Button Twine, Crocheted Flowers - LCS

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Trick or Treat

I've officially started my Halloween cards,

and I am using NBUS ~ my new trick or treat

dies from PTI.  I used the fabulous sketch at 

Freshly Made Sketches, and I am also entering this 

at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

where anything goes this week.

 

Supplies ~

Paper:  PTI Soft Stone, SU Tangerine Tango  & Basic Black, MME Paper Pad - Haunted

Dies:  PTI Tricky Trio & MFT Fishtail Flags STAX

Additional Supplies:  Rhinestones - LCS

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

The more that you read ...

I am stocking up on cards to slip into my son's backpack.

The "book" challenge at CASology was perfect for this 

one.  I used the sketch at Seize the Sketch, and I am also 

linking up at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

where anything goes this week.  The small book accents

were fussy cut from patterned paper in the paper pack.
Unfortunately the sentiment photographed a bit light, but
 IRL it matches the darker aqua books in the bookshelf.

Supplies ~ 

Stamp:  Taylored Expressions The Places You'll Go

Paper:  PTI White & Lawn Fawn Dewey Decimal collection Petite Paper Pack

Ink:  PTI Hawaiian Shores

Die:  MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

 

With Heartfelt Thanks

Another thank you card using the colors from Dynamic Duos. 

I went very CAS, so did not use use the butterfly option.

 

Supplies ~ 

Stamps:  PTI Script Sentiments

Paper:  PTI White & Berry Sorbet Pattern Pack

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Dies:  MFT Dienamics Accent It - Feathers & Arrows

Additional Supplies:  Cuttlebug Snowflake folder

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

For Your Shower

A card for one of my coworkers who is getting 

married this summer.  I used the sketch at 

Freshly Made Sketches and the "Bring on the 

Bling"  challenge at The Paper Players.

 

 Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Another Father's Day Card

One more Father's Day card using the sketch at Retro sketches.

Life is crazy now, I am skipping the supply list.

I'll be happy to answer any questions you have.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Yet Another Thank You

Continuing with the end of the year thank you's for

school. This one uses the sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch

and colors at The Play Date Cafe.  I am also entering 

it at Simon Says Stamp for their anything goes challenge.

 

Supplies ~ 

Stamp:  PTI Think Big Favorites # 18 (box)

     SU Lovely Letters Alphabet (stationery)

Paper:  PTI White & Sweet Blush, SU Perfect Plum; Patterned Paper ~ My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found, 

     Echo Park - Winter Wishes & SU DSP Patterns Pack - In Color

Ink: SU Perfect Plum

Dies:  PTI Quick Stitch Sentiments & MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX

Additional Supplies:  DMC color variations floss # 4110 & Avery Elle Sequins, SU Button, Twine - LCS

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Reach for the Sky

A quick card for the "Up" challenge at CASology and the

Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab World. (The curve on the stems 

is on the curve of the kite string and the colors are similar. )

Supplies ~ 

Stamps:  PTI Up, Up & Away Sentiments

Paper:  PTI White, Pure Poppy & Hawaiian Shores Pattern Pack

Ink:  SU Real Red

Dies:  MFT Die-namics Fly a Kite

Additional Supplies:  Twine - LCS

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Flying by to Say Hi

A card for my son who LOVES to play Angry Birds.

We get through many wrestling tournaments 

with him playing Angry Birds between matches.

No pictures from this past weekend, he came in fourth

out of four after injuring his shoulder in his second match.

It is the "game" challenge at CASology

and the "Make Your Mark" challenge at CAS-ual Fridays.

The marking is quite small ~ it is the black in the eyes.

This week it is "anything goes"  at Simon Says Stamp.

 The angry bird and sling shot are made from various punches,

most of them are retired, only the first three listed are current.

 

 CFC87: Use markers in your Clean And Simple Creation
Remember... a little can go a loooong way!
You can color an image, or an element, or get creative and show us some fun techniques!

Supplies ~

Stamps: PTI Little Hot Rod 

Paper:  SU Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black,  Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Bashful Blue, Garden Green & Peach Parfait

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU More Mustard & Real Red, Black Sharpie

Punches:  SU Word Window, 1 3/4 " Circle, Owl Builder, Spring Flower Bouquet, Horizontal Slot,  Photo Corner, Heart to Heart

Die:  MFT Die-namics Fresh Cut Grass

Additional Supplies:  Taylored Expressions Cloud Impression Plate 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean  

Belated Anniversary Wishes Darnell & Mister

Belated Anniversary Wishes Darnell and Mister ~ 

Sorry I'm late to the party, when I work 

(12 hour shifts) I rarely check any blogs.  

 Congratulations on 42 years!!!

Jean

Best Witches

A  CAS card for challenges at CAS(E) this Sketch

ColourQ and Simon Says Stamp

 I colored the letters in Tango Tangerine and More Mustard.

The challenge at Simon Says Stamp

is to use dies or punches.

 

Supplies ~

Stamp by Heather - G-99-HK ~ I've had it a long time ;)

Paper:  PTI White, SU Basic Black

Ink:  SU Orchid Opulence, More Mustard & Tangerine Tango; Memento Tuxedo Black

Dies:  MFT Die-namics Halloween Charms

Additional Supplies:  Rhinestones - LCS

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Retro & ColourQ

I had so much fun with N@Ali's  retro sketch card that I made yesterday, 

that I made one more card, using the ColourQ challenge. 
I thought the center of the card I made yesterday was too flat,
so I made sure to have a greater variety in the heights today.

 

 

Supplies ~ 

Paper:  PTI White & SU (I substituted Pool Party for Soft Sky & Summer Starfruit for Crushed
     Curry)

Dies:  PTI, Lifestyle, MFT

Additional Supplies:  PTI Buttons, Rhinestones - LCS

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

You Made My Day!

I was on a roll, having so much fun making cards, that I made a third one today.  

This is one for Dynamic Duos and Retro Sketches.

 

Supplies ~ 

Stamps: PTI Flower Fusion #3

Paper: PTI, SU, & Making Memories

Ink: Memento

Dies: PTI & MFT, Punch - SU

Additional Supplies: PTI Buttons & Felt, Dew Drops, Rhinestone & Black Flower - LCS

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

This life is pretty amazing

A card for two challenges ending today.  I definitely have had more ideas lately than time.  I am making this card for a color challenge at Dynamic Duos and a sketch challenge at retro sketches.  I am also entering the card into this week's 52 Card Pickup.

 

Supplies ~ 

Stamps: My Favorite Things

Paper:  SU & PTI

Ink: SU

Dies: Sizzix SU & PTI

Additional Supplies:  Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, PTI Button, Rhinestones ~ Me & My Big Ideas, 

     Ribbon - SU, Glitter Dot - LCS

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

A Sweet Embellishment Challenge

A Mother's Day card for the challenges at Embellish Magazine and The Sweet Stop.

This month they are celebrating their third birthday, and we can choose a sketch from their previous sketch challenges.  So, I looked for a sketch that would work well with washi tape, and chose this one:

Create a card, layout, or altered item using tape and using the color palette showcased in the inspirational graphic above.

Tape, specifically, washi tape is such a fun, new, trendy product that paper crafters are adding to their projects. There are so many ways to use tape, including simply sticking it on, creating some sort of background or design, or even using it for a functional purpose. You can stamp a tape effect, trim patterned paper strips and tear the ends to simulate the look, or create your own using stamps, tissue paper, and double-sided adhesive. Of course, washi tape, fabric tape, and masking tape are all wonderful to add to your projects as well. It’s all up to you and we can’t wait to see what you create!

I made my own washi tape using Nichole's instructions here.

The finished card ~

Supplies ~ 

Stamps:  PTI Harvest Berries & Turning a New Leaf (the ferns on the washi tape)

Paper:  PTI White & Autumn Rose, SU Marina Mist

Ink:  SU Marina Mist & Wild Wasabi

Dies:  PTI Mat Stack 4 & Layerz Mat Stack 4, MFT Flower Trio & Leaf Trio

Additional Supplies:  Kaiserscrapbook Rhinestones

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ hope you found some time to stamp today!

Jean