I know I am getting old when our youngest is going to be 54! I hope he will be ok with a somewhat vintage card. I usually do a hunting/fishing style, but wanted a different type this time.
Images - Tim Holtz Enjoy the Journey; DP - Basic Grey; letters - Cuttlebug Olivia; circles - Nesties
Edges are distressed.
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Fall colors: http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/
Circles: http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
Birthday: http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Masculine: http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/challenge-63-whimsy-stamps-theme.html
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
All pink and shiny
This image, from A Day for Daisies, is perfect for pink and feminine! I used shiny gel pens for her dress - and I think she looks like she is dressed for school - maybe a party today? I used a button die and added some AMuse pink and white twine. The silver metallic rick rack came from a box at a yard sale - I got a lot of it for almost nothing! The gems in the corner are pink.
Sketch, with school as the spin: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Pink and gems: http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Any: http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Buttons and/or bows, using their image http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/
Sketch, with school as the spin: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Pink and gems: http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Any: http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Buttons and/or bows, using their image http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/
Friday, September 6, 2013
Encouraging words
Here is another of the cards I am making for a gift. The verse is from Verve.
Other supplies: DP - Paper Pizazz, birds - Cheery Lynn, heart/flower - SandyLion, dies - Spellbinders; ribbon.
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Hearts: http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
Encouragement: http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Tender thoughts: http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Any: http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/
Any: http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Lots of layers (SDC115) : http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/
Other supplies: DP - Paper Pizazz, birds - Cheery Lynn, heart/flower - SandyLion, dies - Spellbinders; ribbon.
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Hearts: http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
Encouragement: http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Tender thoughts: http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Any: http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/
Any: http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Lots of layers (SDC115) : http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Deja Vu Vintage
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Die cuts:e/http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Numbers: http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/
Vintage, scenic bg, bird, die cut sentiment: http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/08/this-weeks-challenge.html
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Not the Nice Nurse
These digis are both from Bugaboo. The wilting plant is such a fun touch! The coloring is with Prismas, and I used some DP from my endless stash. The paper tape is Martha Stewart; the flower is Petaloo.
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Any: http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/stamp-challenge.html
Stripes: http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Any: http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/stamp-challenge.html
Stripes: http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Happy Anniverary, Dale & Marilyn
I will finish later - think this is a Mo Manning image. The dots are Recollections tape.
(Edit - I had a problem with linking - now I need to catch up.)
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Red, white, blue: http://perfectsentimentschallenge.blogspot.com/
Red, white, blue: http://getinkychallenge.blogspot.com/
Red, white,blue: http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/
(Edit - I had a problem with linking - now I need to catch up.)
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Red, white, blue: http://perfectsentimentschallenge.blogspot.com/
Red, white, blue: http://getinkychallenge.blogspot.com/
Red, white,blue: http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Sweet pink, black and white
When I first saw this image I was not sure how it would work - but I am pleased with this result.
Image - a freebie from A day for Daisies. colored with Prismas. The sentiment is SU; DP is Paper Studio; Die cut a CB border; circles and ovals are Nesties. Using die cuts and my Cuttlebug is one of my favorite card making techniques.
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Favorite technique: http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/search/label/challenges
Pink, black, white: http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/
Birthday: http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Die cuts: http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Image - a freebie from A day for Daisies. colored with Prismas. The sentiment is SU; DP is Paper Studio; Die cut a CB border; circles and ovals are Nesties. Using die cuts and my Cuttlebug is one of my favorite card making techniques.
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Favorite technique: http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/search/label/challenges
Pink, black, white: http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/
Birthday: http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Die cuts: http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Monday, April 8, 2013
Thank You #3
I have not used this Cuttlebug EF for a while - I should dust it off more often. I chalked with a sponge, and added some tape and a sentiment from Recollections.
Chalk, with more than one flower: http://chalk-ah-lot.blogspot.com/
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Inspired by - the colors in the adorable photo: http://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/
:Any, with chalk: http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Washi tape: http://critterchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Chalk, with more than one flower: http://chalk-ah-lot.blogspot.com/
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Inspired by - the colors in the adorable photo: http://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/
:Any, with chalk: http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Washi tape: http://critterchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Spring fishing
This will be a fun card for some fisherman friend. I used spring colors (misc. papers); added a bit of a banner and twine to enhance an image from Digi Darla. I colored the fish with watercolor and chalk pencils, and sponged with lemon colored chalk - probably too faint to show up. Since the second line was too wide for the Nestie, I just cut into the body of the image to place it over the die while cutting. I am satisfied with that result. (Using the next larger Nestie would have made the image too big for this card - and with too much white showing.) In retrospect I wish I had trimmed the A and R a bit more.
Serendipity - as I was getting out my twine, I re-discovered an old mesh bag I saved for something, some time! Well, this was the time - I hope it looks a bit like a net.
Sketch- with spring): http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Green: http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/
Banner: http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/
Sherbet colors (green, peach, apricot, lemon - hope I saw them right!!!): http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Spring in the garden
The image is SU Peace Within. The butterflies are one of my favorite recycling ideas - punched from a (coconut) pie box. To create the scene, I used two new embossing folders - brick and woodgrain. I also used a leafy one (green) - all by Sizzix. I sponged a bit of black to age the brick. I hope the mid layer reminds us of paving stones.
I may use this sooner than expected. I just learned that a friend has an inoperable brain tumor, so it will be a matter of days for him. Curt, and especially his family, could use an extra prayer - their faith will sustain them, but I cannot imagine the strength that will be needed.
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Spring: http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Garden scene: http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/03/this-weeks-challenge.html
Any: http://www.vostamps.blogspot.com/
I may use this sooner than expected. I just learned that a friend has an inoperable brain tumor, so it will be a matter of days for him. Curt, and especially his family, could use an extra prayer - their faith will sustain them, but I cannot imagine the strength that will be needed.
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Spring: http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Garden scene: http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/03/this-weeks-challenge.html
Any: http://www.vostamps.blogspot.com/
Friday, March 8, 2013
Murray in green
I used some DP that has been in my stash forever, but it works for Murray - a Rubbernecker stamp, colored with Prismas. The tape is Recollection. I did the sentiment on the computer - the answer inside is OLD!!! The bg is very dark green embossed with a LifeStyle Craft EF.
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Any: http://mygraficocrafts.blogspot.com/
Green with grey and a sentiment: http://perfectsentimentschallenge.blogspot.com/:
Green: http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Any, with a twist of green: http://sandyscraftycreations.blogspot.com/
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Any: http://mygraficocrafts.blogspot.com/
Green with grey and a sentiment: http://perfectsentimentschallenge.blogspot.com/:
Green: http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Any, with a twist of green: http://sandyscraftycreations.blogspot.com/
Friday, February 15, 2013
After Valentine's Day Hearts
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Hearts: http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Love: http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/
Red: http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.com/
Sunday, January 6, 2013
White with Pink
These Cheery Lynn butterflies are so delicate! I added some Petaloo flowers, misc. D.P., and a sentiment by SU. It has been separated from the set, and I cannot recall where it belongs.
For a friend, with Cheery Lynn dies: http://cheerylynndesignschallenge.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
White with a color (pink): http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Sketch; http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Any: www.craftdoormagazine.com/
Any: http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/vickie-challenges.html
For a friend, with Cheery Lynn dies: http://cheerylynndesignschallenge.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
White with a color (pink): http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Sketch; http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Any: www.craftdoormagazine.com/
Any: http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/vickie-challenges.html
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Country Garden
This can be used for a "thinking of you" card when I need one. The image is Country Garden, by High Hopes. DP is Recollections, and I used a bit of adhesive tape from Basic Grey, as well as a bit of ribbon. The coloring is with pastel chalk crayons, for a soft look.
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Any: http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/
and: http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Any: http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/
and: http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge
Friday, November 30, 2012
Masculine Birthday
I need to add some masculine cards to my stash. This image by Rubber Cafe is one I like a lot. The sentiment is the library stamp from 7Gypsies. Dp is Paper Pizazz, and the twine from PizzazzAplenty. I used a button die - I struggle to find "embellishments" for the guys!\
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Colors (my eye had trouble seeing some of them so I hope I found the right ones): http://critterchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Any but Christmas: http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any: http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Colors (my eye had trouble seeing some of them so I hope I found the right ones): http://critterchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Any but Christmas: http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any: http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Tasty Grapes
The Sweet Stop sketch challenge has a twist - show a tasty treat. I have several cake stamps, but in the process of moving things around between the RV and the house, one of my boxes seems to have taken a hike. However, I find a bunch of grapes a most delectable treat! I sponged the image with chalk, and should have left well enough alone. I used a garnet Spica pen to color the grapes - not a good idea. The Spica ink was a bit too dark, and covered the lines marking the individual grapes. IRL they do not look too bad, but on the picture it looks more like a blob. They are nice and sparkly!
The image is SU Provencal - another favorite set I seldom have occasion to use. The sentiment is from a set by Recollections. The DP is by K&Company, and the flower Petaloo. The pink layer is from the Textile embossing folder (CB).
The Craft Your Passion challenge is to use scraps. I could pretty well include all of my cards. Specifically, all layers of the small squares and the sentiment are from my "little scraps" stash.
Sketch, with the tasty twist: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Use scraps: http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
The image is SU Provencal - another favorite set I seldom have occasion to use. The sentiment is from a set by Recollections. The DP is by K&Company, and the flower Petaloo. The pink layer is from the Textile embossing folder (CB).
The Craft Your Passion challenge is to use scraps. I could pretty well include all of my cards. Specifically, all layers of the small squares and the sentiment are from my "little scraps" stash.
Sketch, with the tasty twist: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Use scraps: http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Thanks for the Memories
I had time to complete one more card - a friend would like some thank you cards. I got to ink up my garage sale find - SU Designer Greetings. I got the ribbon with the stamps. The DP is Recollections.
For this challenge, I used the sketch, then realized it has a twist - a movie or book theme. I have in mind "Thanks for the Memories" - this is a thank you for a visit :"home". But I suspect that old Bob Hope song is just that - a song. Could it have been in one of his movies? (I realize many of you are too old to know what I am talking about...LOL!). http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
This challenge is for no rules: http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/
For this challenge, I used the sketch, then realized it has a twist - a movie or book theme. I have in mind "Thanks for the Memories" - this is a thank you for a visit :"home". But I suspect that old Bob Hope song is just that - a song. Could it have been in one of his movies? (I realize many of you are too old to know what I am talking about...LOL!). http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
This challenge is for no rules: http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Two November birthdays
I have had little time for card making this week, but DGD is having a birthday soon. One reason I selected this stamp is to make her card - she is a sophomore and expects to play HS varsity later this year. Green and gold are the school colors, but I am not sure about the uniform!
The stamp is Your Next Stamp, with a Studio G sentiment. The basketball dp is by Paper House, and the words are on dp by Karen Foster. Coloring with Prismas and Spica pens.
I remembered just in time! I added a "
The sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Favorites - Cuttlebug dry embossing, sports, and grandkids(!): http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
Anything goes: http://yournextstamp.blogspot.com/20...hing-goes.html
This image was a
gift from a friend at WishRAK, and is perfect for our grandson - he
loves to hunt and fish, and this looks like his dog! I used the Sizzix
fall leaf EF - a reminder of the aspens in CO. The sentiment is
computer generated, and I bought a bag of plastic bone/buttons at a yard
sale. Sketch: http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/ Use an animal: http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/ |
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Happy Birthday,golfing friends
Friends of ours, a couple who love golf, both celebrate their birthdays this week. I will send them this joint card - including a huge golf ball! The image is from a Wish RAK friend at SCS. The dark olive cs and DP are AMuse, and the flowers are Petaloo.
Sports: http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Sports: http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
ACAD - non traditional Christmas

Whew! I just finished an hour and a half phone session to get me e-mail and blog access corrected. We subscribe to an on line service - it is scary and pricey, but seems to be worth it. I am not sure just what caused the problem, but all is fine now.
This week's Card a Day (on Splitcoaststampers) challenge, issued by Nat, is to do a Christmas card in non-traditional colors.
This is about as non traditional as I get for Christmas cards - the papers all come from a Paper Studio pad called Faith. The stamp is unmounted and I have forgotten where I got it. Actually, I omitted a bit of the image - too big for this layout. I think it works without the buildings of Bethlehem on the left. The sentiment is Studio G. I added gold ribbon and half pearls.
Sketch: http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
The second card uses many of the same elements, with some red and green added.
The sketch is here:http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
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