Deconstructed Sketch #112

Ice Cream Sherbet Colors

I am playing along with another of the Deconstructing Jen challenges since I made some time to play in my craft room. Here is the sketch:

As I was going through my paper stash to see what "spoke" to me, I came across some gorgeous papers from Club Scrap's Painted Desert kit from way back when.  These papers are so creamy and gorgeous that I was afraid to use them.  I didn't want to waste them.  They were too beautiful to cut.  Do you ever have that problem?  I made myself "get over it" because these papers didn't just "speak" to me, they "screamed"!!!

So with the sketch in site and my papers in hand, cut I did.  And I'm so happy I did, because this card turned out lovely.

Deconstructed Sketch #112

The colors remind me of ice cream sherbet.  The subtle pattern on the paper is striking and the laser-cut die makes a beautiful frame for the silk flower.  Look at that amazing detail!

Well, that's it for me for now.  Going to play a little more in my craft room while the sun still shines (I love crafting by natural light!).

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!

Supplies used:

• Cardstock and Sentiment: Club Scrap
• Bitty Blossom: Bazzill
• Laser-cut Diecut:  Gina's Designs
• Dew Drops: The Robin's Nest
• Chalk Ink: ColorBox
• Button and Ribbon from my stash

Deconstructed Long & Short

Two Birds, One Stone!

I am sitting here looking at the snow blowing around outside my window and thinking how pretty it is...that is, until I have to go out in it.  Fresh snow makes everything look clean and bright.  But it's just so darn cold!  Now, if I could be curled up by a nice cozy fire with a Hot Buttered Rum in one hand and a good book in the other......ahhhh, to dream.

My DD needed a bridal shower card this weekend and asked if there were any challenges I was going to do that I could do a card for her.  Oh, darn, twist my arm.  LOL  I love me some challenges!  

I decided to tackle two different ones....Deconstructing Jen's Deconstructed Sketch #85 and CAS-ual Fridays' CFC 86: Long & Short.

I used the script paper that I had in my scrap stash as my inspiration for colors. As a matter of fact, all the stuff I used was from my scrap pile with the exception of the stamp (Stampin' Up!).  I colored the image using Prismacolor Colored Pencils and added some lace, washi tape and ribbon.  The background stamp on the card base is also from SU!.  The inside of the card's sentiment was just handwritten.

While this wasn't by far one of my more favorite cards, it still turned out okay. I have to admit that I did have some help...my 2-1/2 year old Granddaughter was "helping" Gammy.  It took me hours to do this project with her help.  But that's just fine cuz I love spending time with her.  As a matter of fact, I think I'll be adding a small pink table and chair to my craft room just for her (and her sister when she gets a bit older).  Who knows what wonderful things they'll create with the right encouragement?!  

So, that's it for today.  Happy crafting!!

Deconstructed Sketches

Deconstructing!!!

I came across a new blog (well, new to me) today and decided to play along with the challenge.  Actually TWO challenges.  I swear! I am so addicted to these challenges!  It's like crafting cocaine!  lol  I get a little and just want more and more and more.  Ro! You're rambling again!  Anyhow, these two sketches and challenges are from Deconstructing Jen's blog.  

The first one is for the Deconstructed Sketch #83, which also happens to be an opportunity for me to express my extreme desire to be on the Design Team!  I would kill to very much like to be part of this very talented team.  Their interpretations of the sketches are fabulous!  

Here is the first sketch:

I am "scraphappy" (my email address says so!) and, while it used to mean that I was happy when I scrapbooked, lately it means I'm happy when I use my scraps!  I hate to waste anything (I'm a little bit of a hoarder collector), so I'm very happy when a project comes together using only scraps.  I love the colors in this card:

DS83

The tag is a free download from Paper Wishes, the teal patterned cardstock is from the Mariposa Mapstack from DCWV, and the solid color, scalloped ribbon and yarn are "scraps".   And, of course, my cards just don't feel like "my cards" without a little bit of bling! So I added a few sparkles to the centers of the flowers on the tag.  You like-y?

This next sketch is #84:

I wanted something a little CAS (clean and simple), so I kept the background white.  Again, I used scraps from my stash.  I used a soft pink to stamp "Thank You" multiple times, then stamped the bottom one with a chocolate brown.  

DS84

I must say, I really like these sketches and will definitely be adding them to my "favorite sketches" notebook.  

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Happy Crafting!