Aarrrr, 2Sketches4You!

Ahoy, Matey! We had graduation last weekend and I made some cards for several of the graduates. We are the Pirates, so I thought the pirate ship image was perfect for these cards. I had the main image completed this weekend and struggled with how I wanted to finish out the cards. When I saw the 2Sketches4You sketch. I had a revelation. The waves work perfectly for the challenge and to finish off the cards. 

I pulled out some old supplies on this card, puffy paint and liquid applique. LOVE the clouds! I hope the new grads appreciate the cards. I am still deciding on what the sentiment will be for each card. Here are a few ideas, "Godspeed", "Heave Ho" (for the one who has been here 8 years working on two degrees. Time to go.), "Smooth Sailing"... I keep coming up with new sentiments. Who knew that pirate ships were so inspiring!?

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my latest creation. I'd love to hear from you so leave a comment or ask a question. 

Happy Day!

Links:
2Sketches4You

Details
Stamps: Pirate Ship (RubberSoul), Everything Happy (Stampendous), Mr. Campy (Cosmo Cricket)
Ink: Enchanted Evening, Aqua Mist, Chamomile (PTI), Blue Sky (Martha Stewart), Tuxedo Black (Momento)
Paper: Stamper's Select (PTI), Khaki (Paper Source)
Copics: R (39,0000), Y (13,15, 19, 0000), W2, C1, E (33,37,39), YG0000, Colorless Blender
Other:  Square Die (Spellbinders), Diamond Glaze, Souffle pen (Sakura), Puffy Paint (Tulip), Liquid Applique (Marvy)

Mother's Day Triple Whammy

Even though I was sure I would not get a chance to sit down at the craft table, I was able to do some crafting Wednesday night. This is a triple whammy card! I used this week's Cards Patterns sketch #62 to get the ball rolling. Of course, I needed to make a Mother's Day card, so I added Our Creative Corner challenge to make a Mother's Day Card with out flowers or blossoms.

Finally, I used the Embellish Magazine Color Challenge with Embossing. I really did not figure out a way to add the color green until it came to the packaging and I decided to use a green bow. Because it is bulky, I needed a deeper envelope. This PTI stamp box worked perfectly! I added a bow. BAM! Wonderful package for my dear mom. Actually, would you believe that I made all these decisions and only after the finally product was complete I realized it followed the Embellish challenge? I am sure my subconsciousness was involved. I did looked at the challenge colors when they were originally posted.

I took some advice from Ashley Cannon Newell. Recently she posted a video for PTI on how to use adhesive tape to make ruffles. Well, actually on using ribbon on cards, but I realized that the key is the adhesive. Boy, was it easier to put the two trims together and create the ruffles when I used Crop & Glue Lines High Tack  which I had in my stash from the CHA Supershow. What was I thinking trying to use liquid glue!?

I'd love to know what you think. Thanks for visiting.

Happy Day!

Links:
Card Patterns Blog
Our Creative Corner
Embellish Magazine

Details: 
Stamps: Fresh (American Craft), Glitter Stamping Starter set (Martha Stewart), Polka Dot Basics (PTI)
Ink: Versa Mark (Tsukineko), Tuxedo Black (Momento), Chai (PTI)
Paper: Lemon Tart, Stamper's Select, Hibiscus Burst (PTI)
Other: Deep Impression Embossing Powder Clear (Stampendous) Decorative Trim Turquoise (Hobby Lobby) Decorative Trim White (Wal-mart), Labels 1, Square (Spellbinders), Pearls (Michael's), Diamond Glaze

Aunt Sally and Color Cue

Happy Friday!

I am headed north to spend the weekend with my nephews. Pretty excited about being Aunt Sally for a few days. the highlight, or potential disaster, just depends on how you look at it and what happens, is the 4 year-old T-ball team trip to a Braves game. Not sure if I am excited or terrified. Either way, I am sure I will have  a a great visit. On to the latest card...

This is a triple whammy. First, I wanted to participate in the current Wplus9 Design Studio Color Cue challenge. Then I used the Card Patterns Sketch #61 and followed the Creative Belli challenge to use something from my stash to create a birthday themed card.  Well, I had to tweak the colors a little to use what I had in my stash, but I held to the color families. To meet the Creative Belli challenge, I used the brilliance ink that has sat in my drawer forEVER, pulled out the pearls and not gems, and dug through my wrapping paper drawer for the tissue paper.

But, wait. That is not all folks. I even finished the inside of the card. Banners are all the rage so I added one to the inside. I woke up thinking about what to say in the sentiment and "Put on your party dress. We're Celebrating!" won the battle in my semi-slumber state. Off to do some work before I hit the road to Atlanta. Wish me luck!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my latest creation. I'd love to hear from you so leave a comment or ask a question. 

Happy Day!

Links:
Wplus9
Card Patterns Sketch
Creative Belli

Details: 
Stamps: Warble (American Craft+Dear Lizzie), Everything Happy (Stampendous)
Ink: Brilliance - Pearlescent Lavender (Tsukineko), Tuxedo Black (Momento), Chai Blend (PTI)
Paper: Lemon Tart, Stamper's Select (PTI), Floral Collection (ANW Crestwood), white tissue paper
Copics: YG (0000), Y(13)
Other: Pearl Accent (Micheal's), Diamond Glaze, Scallop Punch, Heidi Grace paper distressing tool

PTI Paint by Numbers

This is my submission for the PTI challenge. I am so excited about all the fun stuff happening at Papertrey Ink. Make sure to stop by and check out all the FUN! I'll post card details tomorrow. Time for bed...

Better late than never...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I have been so busy thinking of my word for the year Ali Edwards' style and organizing my studio space that I have not posted at all in 2010. It is a shame, I know. Right now, I am working on a new blog banner and some other upgrades. When I organized my studio space, I found so much stuff for blog candy. I am working on getting that organized and documented for up coming posts. The sad part is I have BOXES and BOXES of stuff in storage at my parent's house and maybe some at their mountain house. No, I am not a hoarder. If you keep repeating it, you actually start to believe it.


Today, I do have a card to post. The first card of 2010! I am trying to be more involved with one or two of the challenges floating around out there in blog world so I decided to kill two birds with one stone, so to say. As I type this I realize I made a card with a bird theme and no birds. I promise no birds were harmed in the making of this card. I used Laura's sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You and Dawn's color combo from Raspberry Suite Color Challenge. I thought is might also count for the Hero Arts them of the month, Friendship and Valentine's , but I think you have to use a Hero Arts stamp in the submission. Oh well. What do you think? I hope to be back soon with candy and pics of my newly organized studio space.

Paper: Soft Yellow, Aqua Mist , Chocolate Brown and Cream (All PTI)
Stamps: Happy Everything (Stampendous), Bird House (Studio G Series 7), Vol 1, No 1 (PTI)
Ink: Vintage Cream (PTI), Dark Chocolate (PTI), Aqua Mist (PTI), Chestnut Roan (Colorbox chalk), Tuxedo Black (Momento)
Copics: YG0000, Y0000, Y13, Spica Lemon, B0000, B18
Stickles: Yellow
Tools: Paper Studio Punch, Fiskars Texture Plates, Cuttlebug embossing folders

By the way, I got a new camera for Christmas. Not the one I wanted, but better than what I had. In this day and age, I am not complaining. So, hope the picture is better for your viewing pleasure!

Happy day!