Blessings

I just wanted to share a simple card I made a couple of days ago.

I've used CTMH textured cardstock in desert sand as my bases.  I am hoarding my textured cardstock from CTMH because they are not making it anymore.  I am so sad about that!!  There is no textured cardstock quite like they made.  I don't hoard very often, but this one I'll admit! ;)

The houndstooth paper is Webster's Pages, and the stamps are Penny Black (tree) and Stampendous (sentiment).  Just a simple card, but that houndstooth gives it a lot of pop!

Have a great Wednesday!

It's Reveal Day at Let's Scrap!

This week at Let's Scrap, we have a card sketch for you.  I simply love this sketch because it is so versatile!

And here is my example for you:

I sure do love Webster's Pages, and I pulled out some of their paper for this challenge.  The Brave Girl stamp set by Melody Ross/Unity is perfect for this paper.  I chalked my brave girl's dress, wings, and hair.  I have found this to be my preferred method of coloring.  It is so subtle and soft-looking.  Once that was done, I applied glossy accents to the hair, wings, dress, and butterflies.  If you'd like to see a closer look, just click on the picture.  The scalloped circle was cut with my circle and scalloped circle nestabilities.  Those lovely gems are from Imaginisce and set with my i-Rock tool.  Have you used that tool yet? I think I would be quite content to just put gems on everything all day long - LOL!  It's so fun and easy!

Why not play along for your chance to win the Starstruck stamp set from Verve Stamps?  Hop on over to Let's Scrap to see a picture of the set and to post your entry!

Let's Scrap Reveal Day!

It's Wednesday and that means it's time for a new sketch at Let's Scrap. This week we are working with a card sketch:

Here is what I came with. I used the beautiful Webster's Pages paper:

Other items used: CTMH TLC stamp set and New England Ivy buttons; May Arts ribbon

Would you like to know what you are playing for this week? The prize this week is sponsored by Visual Designs. Visual Designs by Chris is a online store with a very active forum. She and several other designers create for all types of digital cutter machines. You can find a large variety of titles and die cuts in the store. Chris is giving away 2 Memberships her Quarterly membership club (QMC) Each Membership is worth $10. (She is also willing to send out a paper prize to anyone who does not own a digital cutter)
I am anxious to see what you do with this sketch!!

A Layout and a Card

Oh, I was having fun in my craft room today.  I only got a few things done, but I've cleaning so that's always a good feeling!

I decided to enter the Page Maps contest.  It's such an awesome prize (aren't vendors just so generous?!) that I couldn't resist.  I wanted to making a page to go with my round owl page in the previous post, so I again pulled out some Adornit.  Here's the sketch and prize:

I am seriously in love with Echo Park papers and this set looks just grand!  Well, here's what I came up with:

As I said I used Adornit papers.  Note that I actually did stitch on the three sides.  That's a huge feat for me!  My sewing machine is an old, old black Singer with the knee pedal, so you will only ever see straight stitches from me.  But I love that machine and so I will use it!  I cut the letters with my Slice Basics 1 card.  Simple layout, but I love it!

I have a card to show you, too.  I can't seem to put down the Webster's Pages paper.  I combined it with some Unity stamps:

That little diamond background under the sentiment stamp is a background stamp from Unity.  I think that is my favorite Unity stamp!  So pretty when used like this!

Off ot make dinner for my hubby.  Hope you are all looking forward to a great weekend!  Don't forget about my blog candy!!  Click on the photo at the top of my right sidebar and it will take you to the post!

A Card and a Tag

Both of these little goodies are for challenges over at Sketches for You.  I purchased some Webster's Pages paper, and I was itching to do something with it so these are the results.  I based my card on the required sketch from Sassy Lil Sketches:

I love making banners, so you'll see one on this card.  They are simply so much fun to add to projects! 

The tag I created for Michelle's challenge is vintage:

Items used: Webster's Pages paper; Unity/Melody Ross stamp; Ribbon - American Crafts, Martha Stewart, and May Arts; Creative Imaginations brad; metal key; baby pink chalk; Glossy Accents