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Sweet Sunday Sketch ala Christmas!

 
You know I find my Sweet Sunday Sketches challenging and liberating, all at the same time.  Karen said "anything goes".  Well that's just fine, except, all those years with Stampin' Up! and then the last few on design teams, I have always tried to work with one stamp set.  In fact, I try my best to stay with one line of paper although I generally go crazy with embellishments.  It's a bit of a challenge to leave that "one stamp set" mode but liberating at the same time.  There's still that little part of me that says "no!", and the other part that says you go girl!  Use two different stamp sets!!  In fact go crazy...use two stamps sets by different manufacturers.  WOW!  Talk about livin' it up!

'Cus that's what I did...two stamps sets, by two different makers.  I know, I'm walking on the wild side now!  Actually, I'm all over the place on this one, and I love it!

The tree image is from Stampin' Up's "Patterned Pines", and the sentiment is from Flourishes "Holiday Greetings".  I stamped the tree in Crushed Curry (SU!) and the sentiment in Versafine Onyx Black.  The designer paper is My Mind's Eye's "Andrea Victoria" and the ledger paper is Jenni Bowlin.  The card stock is Prism's Candle Glow Dark and the ribbon and snowflake are SU! (both retired).  I used Fiskar's Apron Lace punch, a star brad and Kaiser pearls.  The last minute finishing touch was the row of piercing alongside the ledger paper, of which I had to rip off the entire panel  to add it, but hey, it was worth it!

A somewhat unique colour combo for a Christmas card, but even dd & her girlfriend liked it, so I say it's a go!  Wanna see what the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers did with the sketch?  Me too!

Jennifer Tapler

Karen Motz

Lynn Put

Vicki Burdick

and of course Karen

 

Happy Sweet Sunday!  I hope your's is truly sweet. Thanks so much for dropping by!  You know I truly appreciate every visit!

 

Recipe:  Stamps:  Patterned Pines (SU!), Holiday Greetings (Flourishes)  Paper:  White, Candle Glow Dark (Prism), Andrea Victoria DP(My Minds Eye), Ledger DP (Jenni Bowlin)  Ink:  Crushed Curry, Versafine Onyx Black  Accessories:  Apron Lace Punch (Fiskars), Champagne Pearls (Kaiser), star brad (?), felt snowflake & gold organdy ribbon (SU!), paper piercer, pop dots

Flourishes Friday; Floral Finesse

 
You know, since I started working with my Copic Markers, I have not watercoloured.  So, when I decided to work with this cool layout from the Clean and Simple blog, #54, for Flourishes "Floral Finesse" pre-release challenge, I knew I wanted a one layer card.  I find that tough to do with Copics, since they bleed through to the other side.  At least it does with my heavy hand.  So I pulled out my Twinkling H20's and watercoloured, but it was hard.  It didn't come easy at all.  I guess I had better start balancing it out before I forget all together.

Flourishes pre-release challenge is to be inspired by the colour in my favorite flowers.  Well since my I just got the Pink Poinsettia that I ordered from a school fundraiser, I let it be my inspiration!  I love "Poinsettia and Boxwood", one of the Christmas sets Flourishes released last year.  I haven't pulled it out yet this year, and I still need a few more Christmas cards, so this was perfect!

I stamped the image in Versamark and embossed it in detail gold on Flourishes European Watercolour paper.  I watercoloured it using an aqua painter and Twinkling H20's.  The gold frame was created with the Gold Border strips (if you aren't throwing a couple packages of these babies in your cart with every order, you are missing out!).  Now it started as a one layer card, but I stamped the sentiment crooked.  At least it was only in Versamark, so I chose to stamp it again and cut it out with the Double Ended Tag trio by Spellbinders.  I added two pink pearls to each end of the tag and sponged some Pixie Pink ink around the outer edge of the card to finish.  I just love the way it turned out.

Our Pre-Release challenge signals that our latest release is just around the corner, and this one will knock your socks off!  You won't want to miss the chance to win the entire release by playing along with the Pre-release challenge.  Simply create a card that is inspired by the colours in your favorite flower.  It doesn't have to have flowers on it, just share what inspired your colour choice with us!  Once you have your creation complete, upload it to Splitcoast Stampers with the keyword FLLCDEC or link it to this post on Flourishes Blog.

Need some inspiration to get you started?  Have a peek at the rest of the design team's floral inspired creations!  I know they have finessed this challenge as they always do!

Julie Koerber

Christine Okken

Cindy Lawrence

Leslie Miller

Latisha Yoast
Stacy Morgan

 

I have today off, and then the whole weekend.  I think the girls and I might go see Twilight, and I foresee a lot of stamping!!  Boy, do I know how to live it up!  Happy Flourishes Friday!  Make it an amazing start to a fabulous weekend! 

 

Recipe:  Stamps:  Poinsettia and Boxwood (Flourishes)  Paper:  European WaterColour paper  Ink:  Versamark, Pixie Pink  Accessories:  Gold detail embossing powder, Twinkling H20's, Pink Pearls, Aquapainter, Gold border strips, sponge

Sweet Sunday Sketch #46

 
Happy Sunday stampers!  It's time for another edition of the Sweet Sunday Sketch, and I really like how my card turned out this week.  A little bit of everything went into it.  I seem to be very "clustery" these days, which is a style I've always admired, but never really pulled off well.  I hope I'm finally getting it, because I really like this!

 
I picked up this gorgeous paper pad ; "Madeline" by SEI at Michaels on (Black) Friday, and I always try to use my new stuff within the week of purchase. I just feel better, justifying my purchase by using it.  I have way too much stuff that I've bought and stuffed, and really have to force myself to use now, that I figure it's a good habit to get into.  It also makes me think twice about "needing" something.  Will I be able to use it this week?  If not, I try to at minimum delay the purchase.  Anyway, it's beautiful paper and I really needed it so here it is, in it's debut card!

I pulled out "It's all Good" by Stampin' Up, along with a journalling set by Art Warehouse.   I used my Little Leaves die cut for the first time and attached it with a spiral clip and fancy brad by Making Memories.  The side ribbon was run through a slot punch and tied with buttons and floss.  I just think this is a classy and fun card!  I know lot's of ladies that fit that description quite well!

Now, let's take a peek at what the Sweet Sunday Stampers did with the sketch!

Jennifer Tapler

Karen Motz

Lynn Put

Nancy Riley

Sarah-Jane Kale'

Vicki Burdick

and of course Karen

It's Sunday and I can afford to sleep in a bit and I am so looking foward to it!  I hope your Sunday affords you some little luxury, whether it be sleeping in or maybe getting some stamping time.  Have a fabulous day in any case, and thanks so much for dropping by!  I always love it when you do.

Flourishes Friday; Quick and Cute Christmas card

  
It's Flourishes "Black" Friday!  I hope all my American friends enjoyed a day of feasting and family.  Now it's on to Black Friday, and Flourishes is having a Black Friday sale!  Everything...everything in the store is discounted 15%, just  by entering "JINGLE" in the promotional code box!  So if there was something on your list you had to forego, now's the time to snap it up! It's a one day sale only, so don't hesitate!  Oh, and if you're doing a little Christmas shopping, you'll find Gift Certificates now at Flourishes! 

I have a little Christmas card to share using Christmas Borders.  It's such a fun set to work with  I was planning on cutting out the images and popping them up over the border, but geez, they looked so darn cute all cut out, I ended up taking another direction all together.

The images were stamped on Classic Ivory in Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured with Copic markers.  I punched 4 vanilla squares 1 1/4", and layered them on Real Red and Old Olive.  The designer paper is Dashing, (retired SU), as is the red grosgrain ribbon.

I added the sentiment from Holiday Greetings using the Double Ended Tag set by Spellbinders.  It's secured with two red brads and that's it!

Pretty darned cute I say!

Most of the Flourishes design team is taking this Friday off to enjoy Thanksgiving with their families.  However, if you are looking for some inspiration, be sure to check out Christine's and Leslie's blogs for some Flourishes Friday eye-candy!

Enjoy your day whether it be with friends and family or shopping if you're brave enough.  Actually just the thought of the crowds makes me want to shop on line! 

This is my second post today, so scroll down for more!! 

Thanks for dropping by!  See you on Sunday?  I'll be here!

Recipe:  Stamps:  Christmas Borders, Holiday Greetings (Flourishes)  Paper:  Classic Ivory, Very Vanilla, Real Red, Old Olive, Dashing DP (SU)  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black  Accessories:  Copic Markers, Double Ended Tags (Spellbinders), brads & ribbon (SU), pop dots

Taylored Expressions Black Friday Sale and Blog Hop

 I'm going to tease you with a peek at this amazing project!  Taylored Expressions is having a Black Friday Sale, and is celebrating with a Black Friday blog hop!  Prepare to be amazed at the fabulous line up of talent that will be showcasing the Perfect Package, which of course in on sale!  In fact everything is on sale...15% off when you enter the coupon code TEBlackFriday.  Plus when you buy two of Taylor's Tiny Twinkles, you'll get a third free!

I know you want to see the rest of this fabulous project, and wish I could take credit for it!  However, since it was created by Jami Sibley, I am going to send you off to her blog for all the details.  You'll have plenty more inspiration when you visit the blogs of these amazing stampers, who each have a Perfect Package project to share.  Start at Taylor's Blog first for all the info!

Alex Maldonado: http://fairyblossoms.typepad.com/
Amy Rohl: http://inkaboutme.blogspot.com/
Beate Johns: http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Bev Gerard: http://savorthejourney.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Charmaine Ikach: http://oodabugalley.blogspot.com/
Cindy Haffner: http://cindyhaffnerscorner.blogspot.com/
Debbie Olson: http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/
Donna Baker: http://www.serenityinstamping.com/
Jami Sibley: http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Jen del Muro: http://iheart2stamp.com/
Jen Tapler: http://jentapler.blogspot.com/
Jenn Balcer: http://jbalcer.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Jennifer Buck: http://thebuckstampshere.blogspot.com/
Jessica Diedrich: http://thewhimsicalbutterfly.blogspot.com/
Joan Ervin: http://stampingwithapassion.blogspot.com/
Joanne Basile: http://www.stampedbyhand.blogspot.com/
Linda Duke: http://www.lindaduke.typepad.com/
Lori Craig: http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Rose Anne Reynolds: http://paperdelightz.blogspot.com/
Sankari Wegman: http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/
Sharon Harnist: http://paperfections.typepad.com/
Sherry Cheever: http://sherrycheever.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Taylor VanBruggen: http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/

Happy Friday and happy shopping!  Taylored Expressions' Black Friday sale runs from November 27 to November 30!   Just enter the coupon code TEBlackFriday for some serious savings!  

Have a marvelous weekend, and I'll be back on Sunday with a Sweet Sunday Sketch!

Dirty Little Sketch

  
I don't often make a card for a specific occasion.  Usually I have several hundred in my stash to choose from.  But it seems I didn't have one made up with this particular verse, and it was exactly the one I wanted, so I found a sketch to work with....November's Fan Club sketch, and went from there.

I was really inspired by November's Fan Club Gallery.  If you haven't checked it out, you should.  My fellow Flourishes DT member, Latisha Yoast  is one of the newest Dirty Girls, and this is her sketch.  I even modelled my card after this one of hers in the gallery...mostly the cluster of elements.  Lots of fun and inspiration there!

The card base is Soft Suede, followed by Crushed Curry.  The designer paper is Basic Grey's "Indian Summer" which I just adore, and works amazingly well with Stampin' Up's new In Colours. 

The verse is from Jeremiah 29.11, a set by Verve, appropriately titled Jeremiah 29.11.  I added a glittered flourish by Making Memories, and a Prima flower and corduroy brad.  The ribbon is from Taylored Expressions.  I scalloped the horizontal section and added some Chocolate pearls to finish it off.

I love this card. I hope she does too, and hopefully she sees it in her hands before she sees it on my blog!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends!  Enjoy your turkey and thanks for all the Black Friday sales!!  I'm off to Michaels right now.  I wonder if you get the benefit of Michael's specials on our holidays? 

I'm back tomorrow, and I hope you will be too!  Have a fabulous day!

Recipe:  Stamps:  Jeremiah 29.11 (Verve)  Paper:  Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla, Basic Grey's Indian Summer DP  Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black  Accessories:  Glittered Flourish (MM), Prima flower, corduroy brad (Dollarama), scallop border punch, yellow grosgrain ribbon (TE), Chocolate Pearls (Kaiser), pop dots, pop up glue dots