A Card to Share

We went away for a long weekend, and it was just lovely to spend that time away with my husband.  Shane was working, so it was nice of Jerry to pamper me.  I came home and wanted to go right to my craft room.  I really do miss crafting when I am away for a few days!

I saw the Sketchbook Saturday sketch, and I sat down with my For Always paper to make a card.

I have been wanting to sponge this paper for some time, and I just love the result!  You might not think that Lagoon ink could be elegant, but it sure was with this paper.  If you have some of this pretty paper, give it a try to see what you can come up with.  Gosh, the possibilities are endless!

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Everlasting Life

I found a lovely sketch at Sketchbook Saturday, and I decided to put together an Easter card.

Let me tell you a little bit about how I put this together.  First of all, the three colors I've used for this card are Slate, Buttercup, and Colonial White.  There is no patterned paper as I've stamped Colonial White to create the patterns.  I've used the floral stamp from a discontinued set (Intrinsic Backgrounds) to stamp the bottom half of the card as well as the butterflies.  The rolled flowers added just the right amount of balance for the butterflies, and I was able to tuck them around the sentiment which is from Everlasting Life.  The bracket, flowers, and butterflies were cut with the Artiste cartridge.  I've added grey sparkles, washi tape, and grey wool twine to finish off the card.

I'll also be entering this card into:

• Twist of Faith - Easter
• ABC Challenges - Flowers

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Thanks for Everything and An Invitation

Well, where have I been?  I keep losing track of time, and somehow my days are flying by!  If anyone of you knows how to catch time, you let me know!!

I sat down tonight with a sketch from Sketchbook Saturday.  Isn't it lovely?

I took out my favorite pieces of Clementine and got down to business!

I love clustering, and this sketch inspired me to mix all kinds of textures.   There are layers, a die-cut, ribbon, twine, canvas, a paper flower and fabric button.  Bling finished it all off and tied it together. I am always in need of thank you cards, and I love sending cards like this one.  Paper and all things that go with it can be such a gift!

I want to take a moment to invite you to watch my Rose Blossom team's blogs in the next few days.  (You'll find them listed on the right sidebar.)  Let me explain what's been going on.  In early November I sent out an invitation on my team's Facebook page to join a Secret Santa swap.  Several of my girls did, and I collected the names of all the favorite papers, colors, and candy from everyone.  I drew names randomly and sent each person their recipient's information.  Everyone has received their gifts, and they are almost all revealed now on our team group.  In the next few days, they will be sharing them on their blogs, too.  Really, you are so going to enjoy seeing everything that has been created!  This is one talented team that God has entrusted me with!  I am in awe of the ideas, generosity, and love each one of them showed through their artwork.  When people ask me about my team, I am always quick to say that anyone that joins the Rose Blossoms would be so blessed to join this team.  It has nothing to do with me - it is all about the camaraderie and support that is shared.  I feel very blessed - and most of the time - very humbled to call all these lovely women my team members!  So if you have the time this week, give these gals a visit and leave them some love.  You will leave very inspired!!

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One of a Kind

Sometime ago, I was a design team member for Sassy Lil Sketches.  I so loved working with Cherie's sketches.  For some reason, they just spoke to me and the way I like to create.  It was very sad for me when Sassy Lil Sketches closed down, and I've been spending a lot of time looking for new sketches that speak to me in the same way.  Don't get me wrong - there are so many amazing sketches out there.  But I think each of us has a style that really works for us individually.  And then I found Iwona's Sketchbook Saturday sketches.  I try to play as often as I can, and I love that they are just for fun.  If I am busy, I can go back to work on a sketch and just leave Iwona a comment.  Please go and visit her!  Not only will you love the Sketchbook Saturday sketches, but her artwork is amazing!

I worked with Sketch #81 today:

Interestingly enough, the banner were a real eye-catcher for me on this sketch (I won't get tired of banners any time soon), but I ended up not using that amongst the snowflakes.  

I used the Snowflakes stamp set for this card.  It has the prettiest border stamp and that is what I used to create the small scalloped edge.  The lines on the bottom and side of the card are actually score marks, and I brought them out a little by lightly inking them.  Sparkles and Glitz Gel finished this card off nicely.  

Thanks for visiting today! 

Let it Snow

I came to my craft room this morning with the desire to just sit down and create.  I really wanted to sit down and play with my papers and ink.  I found a sketch that I liked from Sketchbook Saturday 

and combined it with the "Let it Snow" challenge at the Kraft Journal.

I so love combining these blues with kraft paper.  It's just so soft and reminds me of a gentle snowfall.  I painted the snowflake with pearl paint and then poured prisma glitter on it.  After all the glittering I've been doing this month, I think my carpeting is will shimmer for a long time!  I sponged all the edges with white pigment ink.

Items used on this card that can be found on my website:

• Z1375 Kraft Cardstock
• X7146B Wonderland Paper
• Z2163 White Daisy Pigment Ink
• Z1225 Flurry Dimensional Elements
• Z1385 Blue Designer Ribbon
• Z1327 Blue Sparkles
• Z1039 Create a Shade Pearl Paint
• Z134 Prisma Glitter