You Bring Me Joy

It's time for this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge, SSSC159.

I was slightly concerned about all the layers on this sketch, but once I chose my image (and flipped the sketch on it's side) it all seemed to come together thanks to many fabulous Die-namics dies. I used the adorable Pure Innocence Precious Little Lamb - Where Flowers Bloom set from MFT.

The image was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured with copic markers. I added some yellow rhinestones to each of the flowers for a little sparkle. I used the fresh cut grass Die-namics die to cut out three strips of grass from sour apple felt, then stitched them to the image panel. I layered it on sour apple card stock for a coordinated look.

The patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Nostalgia 6x6 paper pad. For the sentiment I cut out the yellow piece using the file tab Die-namics. The two flag accents were cut out using one of the sizes from the fishtail flags STAX Die-namics and I used the smallest flower from the pretty posies Die-namics for the red polka dot flower. The base layers are sahara sand and berrylicious card stocks.

I hope you'll play along with this week's sketch and link your creation on Karen's blog. Now it's time to hop around and see what the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers came up with.
Dana White
Jen Tapler
Lynn Put
Melissa  <----- our superstar guest designer
Sarah-Jane Kalé
Vicki Burdick
and Karen Giron

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

You're Golden {MFTWSC72}

It's time to get sketchy with the MFT Wednesday Stamp Club and sketch 72.

The sketch is a square, but I decided to make a rectangular card instead, and I slightly changed the place of one of the panels, but all in all it's not too far from the original sketch. If you ever feel like making little changes to a sketch, go ahead and do it! I think it just personalizes it. And sketches are for inspiration, so let it inspire you to be creative!  :-)

I used Pure Innocence Goldfish Girl for my card today. I can remember having goldfish when I was a little girl. My dad has severe allergies to all things furry, so we were never able to have regular pets, but I could have as many fish as I wanted. I was up to 14 at one time once. I actually think goldfish were put on this earth to teach a difficult life lesson, because they never lived very long. LOL!

I paper pieced her outfit and the fishbowl stand with patterns from the My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Ginger 6x6 paper pad. The rest of the image was coloured with copic marker and I added a layer of clear glaze pen to the fishbowl. I used the Mix & Match Banners Die-namics to cut out the sentiment tab then stitched it in place on the image. I love how the black licorice card stock and black licorice ribbon really make the layers pop.

Here are the sketchy details:

There's a prize each week for one participant, chosen at random. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week a keyword is assigned to the sketch, and this week's keyword is MFTWSC72. All you need to do to enter is upload your card to the gallery at Splitcoast and enter the given keyword in the keyword box during the upload process. After the deadline (noon Eastern on Tuesday) we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher!

Be sure to head over to Kim's Blog to view the entire list of design team participants...there's plenty of inspiration for you with today’s sketch!

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

Let it Snow

I have a quick card to share today. I used Merry and Bright from My Favorite Things along with FTL190 from the Clean & Simple blog.

As soon as I saw this sketch I knew it was perfect for a quick Christmas card, and who am I to deny myself? LOL!! This is card #17 for Project Christmas 2012. I used patterned paper from the Prima North Country 6x6 paper stack along with the following card stock colours from MFT: hot fudge, fossil, sno cone, wild cherry. I used one of the Mini Doily Circles Die-namics as a base for the snowflakes, then used Let It Snowflakes Die-namics to cut out the blue skies felt and cream card stock. I added a few brads and called this one done!

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

Congrats

I needed a "new house" card for a friend so I dusted off Cozy Cottages from Taylored Expressions. Gosh, it's been waaaaay too long since the last time I inked up my TE stamps.

I love the scalloped tile roof on this sweet image and the rounded windows and shutters. The image was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured with copic markers. I coated the windows with clear glaze pen for a shiny look. The layout is Splitcoast sketch challenge, SC384, flipped on it's side.

The Picket Fence Border die was a perfect accent for the horizontal strip and I cut the Clouds from puff cloud white felt for added texture. The patterned paper is new My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Nutmeg.

Here's the inside with the sentiment "Congrats on your new digs".

Here are the dies I used:

Have a great weekend!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

Believe in Magic {MFTWSC71}

It's time to get sketchy with the MFT Wednesday Stamp Club and sketch 71.

I took the cute route and used Pure Innocence Believe in Magic. Can I just say, I adore how this card turned out. It's so girly, and pink, and did I mention girly!!!!! It totally makes me smile and I hope it'll have the same effect on the person I'm sending it to.

I started by choosing my papers, and I knew I wanted lots of pink for this little fairy, so I used one of My Mind's Eye old line called Quite Contrary (I'm going to be soooo sad when I use up this paper!), along with card stocks from MFT in Pink Lemonade, Razzleberry, and Sour Apple. I coloured the image with copic markers and added plenty of glitter for lots of sparkle. The rectangles were cut out with my Rectangle STAX 1 and Rectangle STAX 2 Die-namics. I embossed the pink layer with the polka dots embossing folder then stitched the layers together. I used the Ticket Tab Die-namics die for the sentiment tab.

Here's a close up of her wand. I used the smallest star from the Stacking Stars Die-namics and covered it with Stardust Stickles. Once that dried I covered it with a generous layer of glossy accents and set it aside to dry over night. I love the look of the faux epoxy sticker!!!

I used the Upsy Daisy Die-namics to cut out the pink flower and I love how it mimics her skirt perfectly. There's another pop of bright pink along the bottom of the card thanks to some Razzleberry ribbon.

On the inside I used the Ticket Tab Die-namics again and stamped a sentiment from the All Occasion Sentiments set. I love having an assortment of all occasion sentiments in one set, in the same font as the Pure Innocence girls. MFT is so smart!!!

Here are the sketchy details:

There's a prize each week for one participant, chosen at random. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week a keyword is assigned to the sketch, and this week's keyword is MFTWSC71. All you need to do to enter is upload your card to the gallery at Splitcoast and enter the given keyword in the keyword box during the upload process. After the deadline (noon Eastern on Tuesday) we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher!

Be sure to head over to Kim's Blog to view the entire list of design team participants...there's plenty of inspiration for you with today’s sketch!

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

Sweet Sunday Wishes

It's time for this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge, SSSC158.

I used Pure Innocence Presents for You from MFT and created card #16 for Project Christmas 2012. I slacked a little the past couple of weeks so I'm trying to get back on the Christmas card wagon.

The image was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured with copic markers. I used some white liquid appliqué on her hat and glossed up her buttons and the heart with my clear glaze pen. I cut her out and popped her on the white embossed circle. I used my Circle STAX 1 and Circle STAX 2 Die-namics to cut out the layers then stitched them together. The Fishtail Flags STAX were perfect for cutting out the vertical strip from Wild Cherry card stock. The patterned paper is from the Echo Park Winter Park collection.

I used my Let it Snowflake Die-namics and the Button Quartet Die-namics for the snowflake embellishment. I used Sno Cone card stock for the light blue snowflake.

I kept the inside super simple, which helps keep this card nice and flat for mailing.

I hope you'll play along with this week's sketch and link your creation on Karen's blog. Now it's time to see what the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers created.
Dana White
Erica Cerwin <------ superstar guest designer
Jen Tapler
Lynn Put
Sarah-Jane Kalé
Vicki Burdick
and Karen Giron

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen