AHS # 253

Greetings! I'm not doing so good keeping up with my challenges each week. Maybe it's time to start combining a few. Never done that before, but willing to try!

Here I'm playing along with Atlantic Hearts Sketch # 253 and what a fun sketch! So many possibilities with the three little squares. Here is the sketch:



I took this opportunity to make a more "manly" card instead of my usually super girly frilly type of card. I found a stamp set with the correct size of stamps and here we go:

This was really fun to do! I love layering.

Paper = DCWV "The Woven Paper Stack", Recollections Cardstock, Neenah White
Stamps = Avery Elle "Knotty"
Dies = MFT DieNamics "Pierced Squares" and "Fishtale Flags"
Memento Ink, Copics, buttons and scruffy rope from my stash

Thanks for visiting!

CASe # 260

Very fun sketch with giant sentiment at CAS(e) this Sketch! Here's this week's sketch:



I wish I had more sentiment dies. Going to start looking for more soon. Here's my card:

Paper = DCWV "Spring & Summer"
Stamp = Verve "Many Blessings"
Dies = DieNamics "Thank You" and Lil' Inker Designs "Stitched Squares"
Memento Ink and Copics

Have a wonderful day!

FMS # 325

Playing it really close today. Had too much weekend... Here's this week's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches:


I'm not sure of the paper, I used some scraps. I do remember it's something like Chalkboard but don't know the brand. Here's my card:

Have a crafty week!

SSC # 172

Greetings! A very pretty, layered sketch from Sunday Stamps! 



Now, let me warn you...my card is VERY PINK! It didn't occur to me just how pink until I actually took the picture. But here it is:

Hope you like it a little anyway!

Paper = Penny Black "Gentle Whisper"

Stamp = TPC Studio "Greetings"

Die = Memory Box "Darla Butterfly"

Memento Ink and a little Marvy Punch

Have a crafty weekend!

TCC # 86

Greetings! I caught up with The Card Concept this week and was so happy when I saw the inspiration photo. I love the flowers and colors and the sweetness of the room. Here's the sketch for "Old Fashioned Love":



Totally terrific, right? I put on my Shabby Chic hat for this one. You know, the one where you think you're finished and go back and can still add something else? Yup. Here's my card:

This was so much fun. I don't get to do shabby chic often and it's endless creativity.

Paper - Graphic 45 "Secret Garden", Neenah
Stamps - Just Right "Grateful Hearts Vintage Labels Two"
Dies - Spellbinders "Petite Labels One"
Memento Ink, Decorative Corners (not sure, no label on the bag)

Thanks for visiting!

FMS # 324

Greetings! A very sweet sketch from Narelle at Freshly Made Sketches. So many possibilities! I stepped outside of my box and didn't take the circle so literally this time. Here's the sketch:



I've never titled my cards before, but I want to call this one "Friendship Grows". Otherwise the card and sentiment might not make sense except to me! Anywho...here's my card:

I brought out my dusty chalk set and was surprised that it still had some life left in it. Here are the ingredients for my card:

Paper = Neenah, MME "Life of the Party"

Stamp = SU "Friends" (not sure of the set, a friend gave this itty bitty one to me)

Dies = Lil Inker Designs "Stitched Rectangles", Memory Box "Arboscella Tree"

Memento Ink and Copics

Have a very crafty weekend!

AHS # 251

Greetings! I made a card this week for Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #251. And in case you don't notice..no pink or green! I think I have kicked that habit for now. Here's the sketch by Michelle:



And my take on the sketch. This is one of my favorite paper pads.  I only have scraps left but cherish it just the same!

Paper = Teresa Collins "Stationery Notes", Recollection Solids and Neenah White
Stamp = Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings"
Dies = Lil Inker Designs "Stitched Circles", Spellbinders "Rose Creations" and "Labels Nineteen"
Memento Ink, Pearls and Dots

Happy crafting!

CASE # 248

Greetings! It was a rainy weekend here in VAB and I was feeling kind of blah. So I made a card for an awesome sketch  at CAS(e) This Sketch. Really cheered me up, hope it does you also!


 

And here is my colorful card with the promise of rainbows:

Paper = Neenah, Bazzill
Stamp = My Favorite Things "The Rainbow Will Come"
Dies - MFT Die-Namics "Fishtail Flags", Lil Inker Designs "Stitched Rectangles", Impression Obsession "Umbrella"
Memento Ink

Have a super crafty week!

FMS # 323

Hello everyone! Pulled out a new paper pad today (well, new to me!) for Freshly Made Sketches, #323 by Karren. Thanks Karren for this terrific sketch!


My paper trimmer is not doing it's job so I have been using lots of dies to cut my mats. In search of a new brand and have been watching videos of comparisons on You Tube. The craft community is amazing! Here's my card:

Paper - Penny Black "Gentle Whisper", Neenah
Dies - MFT Die-Namics "Verticle Stitched Strips" and "Fishtail Flags"; Lil' Inker Designs "Stitched Rectangles"; Spellbinders "Thank You"
Memento Ink; MME Enamel Dots

I always take my photos at work (sshhhh!) because the lighting is so much better.

Thanks for popping in, and craft on!

FMS # 322

Hello fellow crafters! Chiming in this week with my card for Freshly Made Sketches #322. It's a rainy day and I just finished watching the Puppy Bowl! My pup is all tuckered out from trying to run with the puppies on TV, bless him.

Here's this week's sketch:


And my "Bee Happy" card:

Paper = Neenah, Bazzill Basics

Stamps = MFT "Distressed Background Blocks" and the little bee is from Inkadinkado

Dies = La La Land "Honeycomb" and TCW "Hello"

Memento Ink and Copics

Enjoy your week!

AHS # 249

Ola! Making it just under the wire (again)! Joining in with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #249 today. When I went to post today I realized I use a LOT if pink and green. Not sure why...just love the combination. Here's the sketch:



And my pink and green card, lol!

Paper = Neena, Recollections Cardstock

Stamp = Inkadinkado

Dies = Lil Inker Designs "Stitched Rectangles", MFT Die-Namics "Leaf Filled Flourish

Memento Ink and Copics

"Love" from my local craft store dollar bin.

Craft on!