Sherbet Heaven

Howdy! I'm so happy that you could take a moment, and stop for a visit, here in my little piece of blog-land {smile}.  I went exploring the world wide web this morning, and decided to play along with some 'tried and try' challenges, and a brand-y new one to me {smile}.

Each Monday, the super talented ladies over @ Mojo Monday (#381) give you a sketch, and then give you some fabulous inspiration!  And well, this Monday, was no different!  The sketch is basic, but that only provides you with an opportunity to add your own flair!  here is this week's sketch:

And the wonderfully talented and gracious ladies over @ Word Art Wednesday (#166) share with us scripture each week, along with some very creative inspiration!  Their challenge site, has real life stories of people triumph and pearls and teaches us each, to have faith, to be good Christians, and in turn to be better human beings.  If you haven't had a chance to stop by their challenge site, I encourage you to do so.  You will not be disappointed.  And please, take a moment out of your busy day, to read their post.  It will truly inspire you!

Their challenge this week is Anything Goes.  So how fabulous is that? scripture and the freedom to create!  A true blessing to share your talents with them, and us {smile}!

Ok, and so I did stop by a 'new-to-me' challenge site this morning, to see, a wonderful color palette, right up my alley!  cure for the monday blues.  This week, we have been provided us with an inspirational board of pink, yellow, mint, and geometric shapes.  What fun!  and here it is:

and here is what I created:

Recipe:  I used Crisp Cantaloupe card stock, by Stampin' Up! for the card base.  I just love this soft peach-y color.  I used Lullaby DSP, by Stampin' Up!  Since the inspirational board has mint in it, I used the blue/green version of the polka dots.  I used Daffodil Delight card stock, by Stampin' Up! for my matts.  I just love this sunny shade of yellow, without a tinge of green.  I used the pink/brown version of the looped circles, as my main panel.

For the long rectangle at the top of the sketch, I used this to hold my sentiment, which is this week's scripture from Word Art Wednesday.  I added two aqua mist vintage buttons, from Paper Trey Ink to either side of the scripture.  I also threaded some 1/4" gold ribbon, from Stampin' Up!, through the buttons.

For the large circle piece, I machine stitched three different ribbons to a Martha Stewart doily.  I used a crochet trim by Stampin' Up!, an Aqua Mist satin ribbon, by Paper Trey Ink, and a pink, gold, and sheer ribbon I had in my stash.  The lacey blossom for the center of my doily is actually a 'flower' from Prima Marketing, their Coffee collection (#578527).

To help give my card a 'home-made' feel, I added some simple machine stitching around each panel piece, and finally to the rectangle.  I think it helps make the card look 'finished'.  To help tie in the pearl button center on the lace blossom, I added a trio of white half faux pearls, and a pair of clear faceted sequins.

Thank you for stopping by {smile}.  It is always great to have company.  If you see anything that inspires you, please let me know.  Your comments do make me happy! and helps motivate me to keep crafting.  Sometimes, we all need is a little encouragement, to know that what we do, does make a difference. {smile}  Have a great Monday!  Oh, and as usual, this card will be in my Etsy shop.

Coral Lullaby

Thank you for stopping by.  I needed to get into my craft room, and create several gift card holders for a special order.  And well, sometimes, I have too many ideas going through my head, that it is sometimes a struggle.

Anyways, this order is for non-holiday and non celebration specific, gift card holders.  Oh, and she wants them crafted with Stampin' Up! products, only.  So, I headed into my craft room, and looked through what I have on hand, and well, it was a bit of a struggle.  {frown}

So, I used the same template I have used for several years now.  I like how simple they are.  I know that sounds like a negative remark.  But, I mean that as a compliment.  There is no belly band to slide off.  No particular opening.  No paper strip to tear.  Just open the flap, and there is your gift card.  Easy peasy, and elegantly simple.

I heat embossed the inside sentiment with white embossing powder.  I sponged Crisp Cantaloupe classic ink over the embossed lettering, and used a tissue to remove any ink on the letter.

Recipe:  I used crisp cantaloupe card stock for the base.  I used soft suede card stock as my matts.

The pattern paper (Designer Series Paper) is Lullaby DSP.  Yep, it is designed with a baby theme.  But, abstractly, the patterns work for almost anything.  I used the Hello There stamp set.

I machine stitched the baked brown sugar ruffled trim to the main panel.  Then I machine stitched Daffodil Delight seam binding to the edge of the ruffle trim.  I tied a multi-loop bow.  Then tied a simple bow with some coral bakers twine.  I hot glued a sparkle clay rosette to the center of the bow.

I stamped the sentiment 'so sweet of you' in baked brown sugar classic ink, onto whisper white card stock.  I used the extra large oval hand held punch to cut the sentiment.  I adhered the oval onto crisp cantaloupe card stock, and fussy cut the shape.  I then matted this piece onto soft suede card stock and fussy cut the shape.

Finally, I added a trio of coral faceted sequins.  I'm happy with how this turned out.  Now, I need to make a few more.  I hope she likes them.  {smile}