Simple Pleasures

As long as I had my Sonoma papers out, I thought I would try this sketch from Moxie Fab.  I love when Cath does special weeks like this to celebrate a new special issue.  It's always so much fun to play!

The simplicity of the sketch allows a lot of room for interpretation.

These are my very favorite flowers from the Art Philosophy cartridge.  They remind me of a water lily, and Jerry picks those from the lake for me every year.  Here's an up close:

Isn't it fun that there are also these nice card bases on the cartridge?  I love it!

Other items used are the Love Life stamp set, Bling Assortment, and Pewter Mini Medleys.  Now I've got more crafting to do before Jerry gets home from his fishing trip!

Cards to Share

I have been working in my craft room a lot with all this yummy new product!  It is so much fun to take new papers, work with them, and find what you really enjoy. 

I took some different Roxie papers to make this card.  Go back HERE to see another card I made with the Roxie paper.  Isn't it fun to have so much variety in one paper packet?!  Other items used are the Art Philosophy cartridge (for cutting the flowers), Card Chatter stamp set. black hemp, bitty sparkles, and a sorbet button.

This tag card was made with Elemental papers and a matching Decor journaling spot.    The heart, stars, and stamping on the tag are all from the Love Life stamp set.  This is quickly becoming one of my favorite stamp sets.  It has so many images for $17.95, and several of them can be cut with the cricut cartridge and then stamped.  Saves a little time with not having to fussy cut.

I am going to be spending time in my craft room this weekend finishing up preparations for my Open House next week.  You can click the Open House tab at the top of the screen to find out more information about it.  I am always so happy to welcome my crafting friends into my home and share time with them!



Relax

I was playing with some more new papers.  This time I used Elemental.  I like that paper packet because with all the colors, it could be used for just about anything.  I chose to work with the pacifica blue and olive.

Great for lake pictures!  Don't Shane and Miss Chanel look like best buds?  They really are when they are together!  I've done a lot of stamping on this layout using the Love Life stamp set.  If you click on the layout, you'll see a stamped border on the right page.  That is a stamp.  I cut the stars and scalloped circles with the Art Philosphy cartridge (I will never get bored - 700 images!) and then stamped that as well.  What do you think of that journaling tag?  The Decor Journaling Spots come in a set of 12 pockets with matching tags.  I love these!  I lifted the idea right from the Idea Book for that tag.  I like this layout a lot because my first focal point are the pictures.  They pop off the page with the colors of the paper.

I have to tell you something else.  Last Friday night, we learned that a very tiny kitten had adopted our yard.  Of course I fed her, so she is here every morning and evening, and I think she sleeps in the woods during the day.  It's pretty cozy in there, so I am not worried about her for now.  I tried getting close to here on Saturday evening, managed to pick her up, and she reached up her tiny little paw and scratched me pretty good on the lip.  My swollen lip was my fault, and I decided to go a little slower with her now.  My goal is to be able to bring her to Rescued Pets are Wonderful.  That is where we got Sassy, so I want this little kitten to have a good place to live, too!  I would keep her ( and I am getting awfully attached...), but Sassy just wouldn't do well with her.  She just doesn't like other cats.  I was able to get pretty close this morning and thought I'd share a picture.

Sassy Lil Sketches Reveal

It's a new month at Sassy Lil Sketches, and time for a new challenge.  I want to let you know now that all sketches - layout and card - will be on one blog.  Layout sketches on Tuesdays and card sketches on Thursday.  Here is Cherie's card sketch for the first week -

Amazing, right?  I was so inspired by the different details on this sketch, so here is my DT reveal -

This is the new Sonoma paper, and I think it has easily become my favorite already!  I love the smoky plum, olive, and bamboo colors together.  I used a couple of stamp sets - Love Life (what a fabulous set!) and Find Your Style (January 2011 Stamp of the Month).  The frame on the card is a dimensional element (we have so many different styles), and I've covered it with paper and sponged the edges.  People have asked me several times what adhesive I like when working with dimensional elements (like chipboard), and I find Bonding Memories the very best.  It has a strong hold and is very easy to use.

The card sponor this month is My Favorite Things, and we'd love to have you play along!!

Heart 2 Heart Challenge - A Sketch!

I'd love for you to join us this week at Heart 2 Heart!  Our challenge this week is a sketch.

I grabbed a new stamp set that will be coming out August 1st called Love Life.  As you can see, I've flipped the sketch to the side.

If you click on this photo, you'll be able to see the background a little closer.  This is a stamp that I've used to create the paper.  The stars are also form Love Life.  The phrases are actually the strip at the top of the paper from a new paper packet called Elemental.  Colors used on this card are creme brulee and desert sand.

Be sure to stop by Heart 2 Heart!  There is some great inspiration waiting for you!!

simple pleasures

Have you wondered if I was ever coming back with some artwork?  Our whole house has been busy this month of July, so I have really had to cut back on my craft time a little.  Oh my goodness!  That is not an easy thing to do!  But this week looks good, so I should (fingers crossed) be back with something new every day!

Today I've got a circle card to show you using some new CTMH product.  I can hardly stand the wait for you to see the new Idea Book, so my artwork will have to suffice until August 1st!  This is from the Elemental paper pack - love it!

The scalloped circle, flower, and sentiment are from a new stamp set called Love Life.  The ribbon is Creme Brulee grosgrain, and that is a mocha opaque gem in the center of the flower.  Quick and easy card, but oh, such beautiful colors!!

On Monday, there are going to be examples of circle cards on Practical Scrappers,  Be sure to drop by for some wonderful inspiration!