Sketch Girls Challenge #8

Wow 2 weeks have passed so quickly and it is time for another sketch girl challenge! I won this fabulous boyfriend collection at the Moxie Fab Blog on WCMD (Thank you Cosmo Cricket and Cath!) and knew I had to use it as soon as possible. I also figured you could use a little break from the Halloween and Christmas *wink*. The hardest part about making this card is picking only a few items from the boyfriend collection to use. As I was going through the collection and making my card I got a fun 80's song stuck in my head....hahaha! In case you don't know which song I could possibly get stuck in my head while making this card watch the video. I crack my self up sometimes. Have a happy Friday -- TGIF!!!!

Don't forget to stop by the Sketch Girl Blog to see what the other Sketch Girls created and to play along using this sketch. Don't forget you can flip it on its side or even upside down like I did.

Supplies:
Paper: Spring Moss cardstock Bitty Box patterned paper (PTI); The Boyfriend Elements (Cosmo Cricket)
Stamps: None
Ink: None
Extras: The Boyfriend Chipboard and Cardstock sticker (Cosmo Cricket)
Holy cow I just realized I didn't even use ink on this card!

Danger Poison

I have a few more Halloween cards to share. For this card I used paper from Pink Paisley for my focal point. I distressed to add to the spooky and some of that lovely black lace. Rather than adding floss or twine to the buttons I covered the holes with some black bling. It has been another long day, so this is a short post.

Have a Happy Halloween!

Supplies:
Paper: Elegant Eggplant and Basic Gray cardstock (SU!) cardstock (Pink Paisley); Striped Paper (Basic Grey)
Ink: Soot Black (Ranger Ink)
Stamps: Damask (Studio G)

Extras: Buttons (PTI); bling (Hobby Lobby); Lace (Rusty Pickle); Corner Rounder (Cromper Chomper)

Tall Order #2

This is the second card I created for the Caardvarks Tall Order Challenge. This card is 4x8 inches and of course has my new love, ruffles. This time the pleat of the ribbon exposed both colors of the satin ribbon. This card also fits the Halloween Challenge over at the Stamp Something Blog. As stated in previous posts, this is Holiday Overload on the blog this week. But, hey at least I have plenty to post this week. There may be a little Holiday Overload next week. I was a busy gal with Marisa and Janie last weekend, so there is plenty to post.

Enjoy your day!

Ruffled Christmas

I just can't keep away from those ruffles. It's like Pringles, once you pop you can't stop. I created the ruffles on this card by laying down a strip of monoadhesive (my adhesive of choice) and pinched the top as I moved along. To make sure it stayed in place I stitched the top and then added a bow with polka dot ribbon to cover the stitches. I used more of the felt embellies from Making Memories and used a strip of the masking tape from the same collection, Falala. This first card is also a long card, which is the challenge at the Caardvark's blog.

Here is a close up so you can see those Moxie fabulous ruffles!

This was so much fun, I couldn't help but make just one more ; -)
I made the ruffle this time by stitching down by layering the ribbon like a wave and stitching it down.

Supplies:
Paper: Old Olive and Basic Black cardstock (SU!); Cream cardstock (Neenah); Patterned Paper (Making Memories)
Ink: Versamark (Tsukedo); Scarlet Red (PTI); Tuxedo Black (Momento)
Stamps: Handwritten Christmas, Backgrounds Text and Retro (PTI)
Extras: Masking Tape (Making Memories); Scarlet Red Ribbon (PTI); Polks dot Ribbon (K&Co); Felt Embellishment (Making Memories); Sewing Machine and Thread

Halloween Bling

I created another Halloween card. I know, I can't get enough of this season. I added a little bling in the corner and a lot of bling on the background. I cut down black crystal swirls from a Prima Flourish and added to the background. I think it makes the card spooky sparkly. I created this card for the Bling It Challenge over at the Stamp Something Blog.

Close-Up of all that beautiful bling!

Anyway, it has been a long day so this is a short post.

Supplies:
Paper: Kiwi Kiss and Basic Black cardstock (SU!); Black and White PP (Basic Grey); Orange PP (Pink Paisley)
Ink: Black Soot (Ranger Ink)
Stamps: None
Extras: Bling Swirls (Prima); Black Bling (Mark Richards)

My First 2009 Christmas Card

I am a Get Sketchy virgin...Well, not anymore! When I saw this sketch I immediately thought gate-fold card, and that is what I did. I created the background using the FaLaLa paper from MM and some rick rack from a Halloween ribbon pack. I then created the center with a fun felt embellishment and paper from Making Memories. Just a warning I will be mixing Christmas and Halloween for the next few weeks. It might be a little holiday overload! It kinda reminds of walking into Michael's in September...Halloween and Christmas decor in aisles right next to eachother ;-)

Supplies:
Paper: Patterned Paper (Making Memories); Old Olive cardstock and Black Textured cardstock (SU!)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Momento)
Stamps: Sentiment inside (PTI)
Extras: Felt embellishment (Making Memories); Rick Rack (Rusty Pickle); Circle die (Spellbinders); Sewing Machine and thread

Ruffled Halloween

I made this card for the Moxie Fab World Ruffled Challenge. This was so fun! I ruffled paper and satin ribbon then sewed it down. I also crumpled, distressed and added a little hardware. This is just one of many Halloween and Christmas cards that I created while stamping with Janie and Marisa. It is great spending time with them, and it is fun to just sit and create.

Here is a close up of the ruffles.

Have a great weekend!

Supplies:
Paper: Patterned (Basic Grey and Pink Paisley); Scarlet Red cardstock (PTI); Basic Grey cardstock (SU!)
Ink: Soot Black (Ranger Ink)
Stamps: Background (Studio G)
Extras: Aged Silver Hardware (SU!)

Sketch Girls Challenge #7

Its that time again, a new sketch is up at Sketch Girl! This sketch is super fabulous and was surprisingly easy to work with. When I first looked at it I was like "how can I make this work?", but then I sat down and it came together so quickly. I went kitchy, aged with this card by inking the edges using scattered straw, a yellow colored ranger ink. I love how this card turned out; it is full of Cosmo Cricket goodness with a splash of Basic Grey and Sassafras. This card also works with the 365 cards - Same, but Different challenge here. The challenge was to use two different colors of the same patterned paper. I had a great time with this sketch and I hope you do too!

Stop by the Sketch Girl blog to see what the Sketch Girl Design Team and the guest designer, Amber, created and to play along! Just create a card using this weeks sketch, post the card to your blog or online gallery, and link it up using Mr. Linky on the Sketch Girl Blog. Happy creating!

P.S. Thank you Char! The Cosmo Cricket I used on my card was from blog candy I won on her blog for WCMD.

Supplies:
Paper: Green, Blue PP, Fussy Cut tag (Cosmo Circket); Red Polka Dot PP (Basic Grey); Cream cardstock (Neenah)k)
Ink: Cocoa Ink (Momento); Scattered Straw (Ranger Ink)
Stamps: Sentiment (A Muse)
Extras: Chipboard (Cosmo Cricket); Fabric Brad (Sassafras); Petite Scallop Circle Die (Nestabilties)

Happy Whooo-lloween

This is my second post tonight, so scroll on down!

I created a second card for the Moxie Fab World Gradient is Radient Challeng. This time I wanted a clean and simple card so I stamped the owl that I got from the Michael's $1 Bin in 3 shades of purple and then orange. I added a little bling to the orange owl to make him stand out a little more. To make the owls pop a little more I drew a rectangle around those fun owls. Since I didn't have a stamp I hand wrote the sentiment. That always works in a pinch.

Can't you tell I just love Halloween. Don't worry I will stop making and posting Halloween cards by the end of this month : )

Enjoy your Day.

Supplies:
Paper: White Cardstock (Neenah)
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Rich Razzleberry, Perfect Plum, and Pumpkin Pie (SU!)
Stamps: Owl (Michaels)
Extras: Black Marker 05 (Zig); Bling (Kaiser)

Radiant Gradient - Spooky Style

The Moxie Fab Gradient is Radient Challenge ends on Monday and I wanted to get a few cards in. This also fits the Caardvarks Take a Bow Challenge. This was a technique heavy but super fun card. I created the background using distress inks on white cardstock by blending them together with the Ranger Ink blending tool. I then inked up a Cuttlebug embossing folder with black ink using a brayer and ran my gradient background through my Epic. After the ink dried, I added "Boo to You" in white embossing powder. To finish off the card I mounted it on black cardstock, added some bling, and a fabulous bow. To spookify the elegant bow I cut out a scull and added it as the centerpiece.

Happy Halloween!

Supplies:
Paper: White cardstock (Neenah); Black cardstock (SU!)
Ink: Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Scattered Straw, Mustard Seed, Marmalade, Black Soot (Ranger Ink); Versamark
Stamps: Boo to You (Studio G)
Extras: Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug); Bling (Kaiser); Ribbon (American Crafts); Embossing powder (Stampendous)

Have a Spook-tacular WCMD

Today is world card making day. I am starting off making a few day cards in the craft room and hop through this list of blogs either today or tommorrow. It is my boyfriend's b-day and we are going to go out for a b-day breakfast and then to celebrate with his family.

I thought that I would celebrate WCMD by celebrating my favorite holiday, Halloween! Here are 3 cards I made by fussy cutting rectangles and images from one sheet of Pink Paisley and paired it with Basic Grey patterned paper. I spook-ified them by distressing with black soot, added some fun lace, mongo rick-rack, buttons and bling I had on hand! I only stamped on one of the cards (I know shocker, but I love it). The ghost is from a fun set I got from SU! that I stamped directly on the patterned paper and colored with Copics. I got that fun idea from my friend Randee's post here. I think the bat one is my fav or maybe the card...it is so hard to decide!

Enjoy WCMD by celebrating your favorite holiday! What's yours?

Supplies:
Paper: Elegant Eggplant and Basic Grey cardstock (SU!); Patterned Paper (Pink Paisley and Basic Grey)
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink (Ranger Ink); Tuxoedo black ink (Momento)
Stamps: Brocade background (Studio G); Skeleton (SU!)
Extras: Corner rounder (We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper); border punch (Martha Stewart); Bling and Pearl Bling; Buttons (Creative Cafe); Black Floss; Copics

WCMD Countdown

World Card Making Day is tomorrow! yeah!!! Don't forget to stop back at my blog to find out how I celebrate WCMD! And not that I want to enable, but check your local scrapbooking store for sales and festivities. If you live in the Chicago area stop by Craft Fancy; here is what they have planned for tomorrow. I just love this store!!!