Hello

I have been so focused on scrapbooking that I haven't made many cards lately.  I saw a sketch I liked on the OCC Sketch Blog and Our Creative Corner and thought I'd give it a whirl.

I used papers and rub-ons from Lily Bee Design.  Such bright and cheerful colors!  I have just recently discovered this yummy paper, and I can't wait to keep working with it!

Other items used:  May Arts ribbon; Martha Stewart daisies; Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder

Lots of Pink

At least a lot more pink than I am used to working with!  There is a challenge over at Play Date Cafe using some colors that I am not accustomed to working with.  I guess this week is all about true challenge for me!

I combined these colors with the sketch from OCC Sketch Blog:

Items used: Bo Bunny Petal Pushers; Petaloo Color Me Crazy flower; Unity stamps; May Arts ribbon, Stickles

I was truly inspired to do this other piece of artwork from a sketch I saw on Inspirational Sketches:

I love this sketch because it leaves the crafting world wide open!  I grabbed an Art Blanche clipboard from my stash and covered it with Bo Bunny Petal Pushers.  I built two flowers using paper, Bazzill flowers, Imaginisce flowers, and brads.  The chipboard phrases are Melody Ross, and the ribbon is May Arts.  Truly quick and easy!

Both of these pieces actually fulfill the challenge over Our Creative Corner, too - creations showing what summer means to you.  Summer is all about the flowers to me!

A Couple More Cards to Share

I have had a productive day so far today - yippee!!  This is my third post for the day, so scroll on down for more artwork.

The first card I am showing you is for the Heart 2 Heart challenge.  Here are the colors:

At first I wondered about ocean and topiary.  Those are just not "my colors."  But you know, CTMH makes beautiful white core paper, so sanding everything down gave me just the look and warmth I desired.  I used the Wishing Star stamp set to make the stars.  Because this is a man's card, it also fits the Our Creative Corner challenge.

My next card is for the OCC Sketch Blog:

I wish I could remember the company where this cloud paper came from.  A 6x6 piece has been sitting in my stash, and I finally used it.  The scallops are the backside of the cloud paper.  The flowers, stem, brad, and stamp are CTMH.

Now I'm off to work for the evening.  The best part of my job is that I get to go play some more!!

OCC Sketch Card and Pictures from Dinner Tonight

I wanted to quickly get this card posted for the OCC Sketch challenge. This one was a little challenging for me, but that was a good thing.  I pushed my comfort zone a bit and ended up with results that I am happy with.

Items used are Bazzill Swiss Dots paper and flower; CTMH Silhouette Level 2, ivory ribbon, and sparkles.  Slice cards used are Think Pink and Tag Maker.

Now I'm going to share some pictures from Shane's birthday dinner.  We had such a lovely time celebrating with Shane, Grandma Rose, and two of Shane's friends.  It was so nice out!  We were able to sit on the patio and have a very enjoyable evening.