It's Friday!  that means two things for me.  First, the wonderfully talented folks over @ Sketch Frenzy Friday have a sketch challenge for us.  And second, my husband is the best man, in a wedding this weekend.  So, we get to get all dressed up, and attend a beautiful event  But, before we head into the weekend, Kim Innis has this fabulous sketch:

Here is my card:

Before we get into the card recipe, please stop by Tammy B.'s blog to see what she has created.

Now, back to the card.  I used the Beau Chateau DSP, First Edition DSP, and Creative Elements and Established Elegance stamp sets.  Shocking, huh?  I used Crumb Cake and Soft Suede cardstock.  I have to admit, these two cardstocks are my all time favorites. :)  

I stamped the larger random swirl and the 'No. 3' in Crumb Cake classic ink onto the First Edition DSP.  For my circles, I stamp the seal in Marina Mist classic ink and used the 1 1/4" circle punch.  Stamped the crown in Soft Suede classic ink, and used the  1 3/8" circle punch.  I punched a circle with the 1 3/4" circle, then stamped the body form in Crumb Cake classic ink, the swirl in a 2nd generation stamp in Baja Breeze classic ink.  The fountain tip is Soft Suede classic ink, and the Established is stamped in Sahara Sand classic ink.   

For the ribbon, I used Baja Breeze seam binding.  I frayed one end, and pulled one thread to create the scrunchy.  

For the sentiment, I stamped the saying in Soft Suede classic ink, and added a faux half-pearl at each end.  

To give my card that aged look, I sprayed some water in the upper right corner and scrunched the DSP.  I also sponged every thing in Sahara Sand classic ink.

Thank you for stopping by.  I will post some photos on the Bunco prizes I created soon.  Possibly next week.   Have a wonderful Friday, and a safe weekend.  And, please play along with us @ Sketch Frenzy Friday.

#3 Stampin' Queens

It's Wednesday, and so it's time for another sketch challenge @ Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge.  If you have some time, you should participate in this challenge.  We provide you with a workable sketch, and the only restriction we have, is that you use Stampin' Up! supplies.  I have added to this challenge for myself.  During these hard economic times, I have noticed that folks aren't spending like they use to.  So, for the last two challenges, I opened the Beau Chateau DSP, and used the Creative Elements and Elegance Established stamp sets.  I wanted to see if I could do more than one challenge with the same supplies.  And I used the same supplies for this challenge too!

Here is the sketch:

Here is my card:

The card base is soft suede card stock.  I matted the rooster pattern paper on marina mist card stock.  I stamped the typewriter in crumb cake classic ink, on very vanilla card stock.  This stamped image is matted on crumb cake card stock and then again on a blue flourish pattern paper.  I wrapped crumb cake seam binding onto a pink chicken wire pattern paper.  

To make the sentiment tag, I stamped the circle in pink pirouette classic ink and then 'create' in soft suede classic ink.  I punched the scallop oval out of a scrap piece of brown/pink pattern paper.  

To make that cute 'prima' flower, I punched three tiny scallop circles and added a rhinestone jewel to the center.  I sponged all the edges with sahara sand classic ink and distressed a few edges, randomly.

Thank you for looking, and please join us for a fun, and work-able sketch challenge!

Triple Challenge

Happy Saturday to you!  To me, the best part of the weekend, is not sleeping in, but rather getting into my craft room and 'playing' for several hours! and this weekend is no exception!  I have 11 gifts to create by Wednesday, so I need to get crafting.  I will post photos on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday for sure.  The rest of the week, I have design challenges, but who knows, there may be two posts on any of those days :)

The wonderfully talented Holly is our hostess this week from Our Creative Corner.  Holly, has a clever challenge for us: she wants us to stamp on our pattern paper and create something new.  I know what you're thinking, 'this should be easy, because I stamp on pattern paper alot.'  Well, it was a bit of a struggle for me, but once I got started, it was like riding that old bike!

I also used some inspiration from two other challenges: Mojo Monday for a sketch, and CR84FN  for a color challenge.  Here are their inspiration boards:

And here is the card I made for all three challenges:

So, for this card, I used a hundred different products.  Sorry.  It was a collaboration of what I have on hand in the craft room.  I didn't want to go out and buy anything.  Boy, does that make me sound cheap!  Ok, I'm a super big fan of Stampin' Up! so I used quite a bit from them.  

Cardstock:  soft suede, bashful blue, first edition DSP, beau chateau DSP, and bashful blue DSP.  Also, a scrap piece of a soft blue pattern paper.

Ink:  classic inks: soft suede, tempting turquoise, sahara sand, bashful blue, early espresso.

Stamp sets: friends 24-7 (flourish), established elegance (body form, and  small flourish), kindness matters (butterflies), clearly for you (butterfly, No. 5, and Amour),    you're a gem (friend), hero arts (clock, and swirl).

Misc. items: SU! rhinestones, tim holtz embossing folder, spare parts crochet trim, prima flower, and the push pin was created with a variety of different items: the pin came from wal mart,  the pearl is from my stash, and the square rhinestone bead is from a big box store.

I sprayed the whole card with some home-made shimmer mist: rubbing alcohol, sahara sand classic ink re-inker, and champagne shimmer paint.

I love to create unique and pretty things, and I'm sure you do too.  So, join us over at Our Creative Corner for this weeks challenge: stamp on pattern paper to change the original look, and create something unique and pretty, and share it with us!  

Have a wonderfully fun, and relaxing weekend!  Let me know what your plans are.  And be safe, we cherish you!

Take Note, it's Friday!

Yahoo! It's Friday!  The weekend is almost here, and the talented ladies over @ Sketch Frenzy Friday, have a sketch for you to try!  This week's sketch, is brought to us by Jennifer Weide.  And don't forget to stop by Tammy Baldwin's blog, to see what she has created!

Here is the sketch:

Here is my card:

So, I wanted to use the same package of DSP that I opened a few weeks ago.  The blue pattern paper, and the rooster pattern paper are from the Beau Chateau DSP package.  I used the vintage wall paper embossing folder on the blue pattern paper to give it some more texture.  I used the tag die to cut the rooster paper.  I stamped the large notebook flourish in black craft ink and used clear embossing powder, then I heat set it.  I stamped the words and the body form in soft suede classic ink.  I stamped the crown in marina mist classic ink.  I edged both pieces in Early Espresso classic ink.  I stamped the oval piece in early espresso classic ink, the crown in blushing bride classic ink, and the 'for you' in soft suede classic ink.  I crumpled the baja breeze seam binding to give it that worn-look.  I took a piece of vanilla seam binding and dyed it with pink pirouette classic ink.  I squished the two multi-bows under the vintage brad.  I wanted to give my card some sparkle.  So, I added three tiny rhinestones; 2 randomly and the third on the oval tag.

Thank you for taking a look at my card.  Now, with the inspiration you have received from the design team, make a card using our sketch and your Stampin' Up! products, and lets see what you make!

Unity of Madeline

I need a card to send out to my Bunco group.  A little reminder that I am the hostess this month, so they know where to go on Bunco night.  :)  Well, this stamp set I picked up is more Halloween than girl's night out.  But, I found some pretty paper (Madeline) and paired the two together.

Here is what I came up with:

I used Crumb Cake card stock as my base.  I matted the pattern paper on Rose Red card stock.  I added a scallop trim Baja Breeze card stock to another pattern paper.  I wrapped a scrap piece of crochet trim around the card.  I created a hand-made paper flower from circles in three different pattern papers.  I used a vintage trinket brad to hold the paper flower together.  The chandelier was stamped in Baja Breeze classic ink and the sentiment stamped in Soft Suede classic ink.

Thank you for looking!

Creative Sketch

It's Thursday, and the wonderfully talented design team @ Creative Sketches have some inspiration for you!  We started with a work-able sketch, and then we all created beautiful cards, to help those creative juices to start flowing!

Here is the sketch:

Here is my card:

 If you are new to my blog, I'm a super big fan of vintage/shabby chic style.  I love vintage images, dictionary pages, buttons, and crochet trim.  So, with that being said, my card speaks for itself.  

I used all Stampin' Up! products to create this soft, pretty card.  For the card stock, is used: crumb cake, certainly celery, pink pirouette, very vanilla, and First Edition DSP.  I used Soft Suede classic ink.  I did use three stamp sets: Tiny Tags, Kindness Matters, and Best Friends.  I used crochet trim, linen thread and a button.

We would love for you to join us for this week's sketch challenge!  You are welcome to use any manufacturer, just be original, and post something new.  Join us @ Creative Sketches!