Sketch~N~Scrap Card Sketch #20

It's time for another Card Sketch from Sketch~N~Scrap!

I really enjoy being on this Design Team. Whenever I have been stuck with my card creativity, I turned to sketches I found on the web. They give me just the jump-start I need to encourage my mojo to surface. And I couldn't be happier to be a part of Sketch~N~Scrap. My mojo has been singing!

The sketch this time is by Lisa Hidy.

I love the fact that these sketches are a BASE for you to build from. Feel free to change it from an A2 size card to a 5x5" card, or flip it from vertical to horizontal. Move the embellishments a bit or substitute buttons for hearts, washi tape for ribbon, lace for circles. The sky is the limit!

I chose to do a 5"x5" card. 

I layered some textured cardstock on some kraft paper, which I placed on a rust colored card base. The lace doily cutout is from Gina's Designs.  The lace block at the bottom was created using a punch. I punched both edges (top and bottom) and trimmed it to my desired length. The "cording" through the buttons is simply the same cardstock cut into very thin strips. It gives the buttons and clean, finished look and keeps them coordinated with the card. Much easier that threading a needle or trying to shove ribbon into those tiny holes!

I love all the texture this card offers. From the laser cut die to the die-punched border, the textured paper and the dimensional buttons. And the best part? This can be used for a woman OR A MAN! The colors give it a more neutral, almost masculine appeal even though there are lacy elements.

For the inside of the card, I added a simple sentiment from a birthday stamp set from HOTP.

I added a little colored pencil coloring to a couple of the stamp elements to finish it off.

So, there you have it! I hope you head over to Sketch~N~Scrap to play along with this challenge. If you prefer scrapbook layouts, no worries! They have those too!!!! And you will find lots of inspiration from the Design Teams for both the scrapbook challenges and the card challenges. So head over there for great ideas, great inspiration, great sketches, and great prizes!

I would love it if you share this with your crafty friends! Crafters are the BEST people!

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!

FCCB #197: I Heart You

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!

Challenge #197 I Heart You
Use a heart

This Weeks Sponsor

Winner will receive the Love Stings stamp set

~This Weeks Challenge~

I Heart You

Create a project that uses a heart

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and 
if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used.

Love is in the air with Valentine's Day just around the corner. And this week's challenge coordinates very well with that! For my project, I chose to use the Spring Fever Holiday Cartridge. It had a beautiful filigree heart which made a perfect backdrop for my card.

I created a white card base, size 5" x 5". I then embossed a 4 7/8" x 4 7/8" piece of cardstock using the Cross My Heart embossing folder from Cricut. 

I added the beautiful filigree heart which was cut at 4.5" using red cardstock from Cricut. The image on top of that was made using a Stampin' Up set called A Little Bit of Happiness. The hearts were colored with Spectrum Noir markers and it was attached with a bit of foam tape.

The final touch was the elegant Love wooden diecut (from Gina's Designs) accented with a piece of pink satin and sheer ribbon.

For the inside of the card, I added a simple sentiment and used the outside of the filigree heart. (Nothing goes to waste!)

If you like my card, please share it on Facebook, Google+ or Pinterest. I hope you enjoyed my post and that you will join us in the challenge this week.

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!

The Robin's Nest

Good Things Come In Three's!

I don't know if that's true or not, but I have three versions of a project to share with you today, and I think they're pretty good!

I am thrilled to be starting my second term with The Robin's Nest and I thank them so much for having me back! I look forward to sharing with you for the next six months, and hopefully you will be inspired to try some of the great projects the Design Team will be showcasing.

Ok, now that's said....here are my projects:

These 5"x6" calendars were so much fun to make.  If you'd like to see more photos (including each individual calendar and close-ups of the embellishments) and information on how you can make these yourself, head on over to The Robin's Nest and see the complete post!

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!

FCCB #179: Going Places

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a.....BIKE?

Today's challenge on Fantabulous Cricut is to use some kind of transportation on your project. Since I've been on the go so much lately, I thought I'd slow it down a little and decided a bike would fit the bill.  I chose to do a card (I know, shocker!) and opted for "Thinking of You".

FCCB #179

Here is how it came together:

I selected the bike and frame from Heritage, and the grass if from Paper Dolls for Every Day.  I opted to cut the bike twice from two different colors so I could blend them together to get a two-tone bicycle. 

Once they were cut, I weeded out the images and "spliced" the two bikes together.

For the sentiment on both the front and the inside, I used the Jubilee cartridge and chose to use the amazing magnetic pen holder from Cri-Kits. These are very easy to use.  The holder is placed in the machine instead of the blade housing.  The pens just "snap" right in and are held in place with the magnet located on each pen.

This is how the Cri-Kit pen holder looks when properly placed.

I set the "cut" to two times to insure I got a good coverage with the pen.

I love the twinkly letters!! I simply cut the images to fit the placement on my card.

I used a marker to color the window chipboard from Gina's Designs.

I used a Sizzix embossing folder for the background and added some Flower Soft in Delphinium Blue to fill the bicycle basket with flowers.

I love the background and how quaint the flowers look in the basket.

The sentiment just pops with the Cri-Kits glittery gel pens. A little bit of twine finishes off the frame.

The inside of the card is simple, yet provides a nice finish to the card.

One more look:

I hope you are inspired to play along with us over at FCCB.  I also hope you check out Cri-Kits and the wonderful pen holders. They are a great addition to your Cricut.

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!

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

The Robin's Nest Design Team Post: Animal Prints

A Wild and Glittery Day to You!

I can't help but smile when I look at all the fabulous glittery animal print cardstock from The Robin's Nest.  These glittery papers just put a twinkle in my eye (pun intended).  And for the entire month of July, you can get 20% off any of the Animal Prints!

As I pulled out all the glittery goodness in my stash, my eye was drawn to the hot pink leopard print.  Of course, I didn't see leopard.  I saw giraffe!  Ever since I was a little girl (just a few years ago, lol), I have always had a love for giraffes.  They just have the absolute sweetest faces.  Here is the card I designed:

I started out with a 5" x 5" card and cut the glittery cardstock to 4.75" x 4.75".  I inked the edges with Pink Passion Ink (Stampin' Up) and adhered it to the card base.

Next I sprayed the adorable Cottage Window chipboard with Glimmer Mist and stamped the giraffe and bird on a square of white cardstock to fit behind the window.

I hand-lettered the sentiment on white cardstock and adhered it to some wavy pink corrugated cardstock that I had in my scrap drawer.

 A cute little round paperclip and some twine added just the right touch.  

Oh! Do you want a handy little tip on storing your twine?  Baby food jars!  I haven't gotten around to painting the lids to make them all pretty and stuff, but they sure are functional!

And what card is complete without a little Dew Drop bling?

So there you have it.  

Now that you've had a chance to check out my little project, head on over to The Robin's Nest and see what fabulousness they have to offer!  You may just get some twinkly inspiration!

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!

Supplies Used:

• Pink Leopard Animal Print Cardstock (The Robin's Nest)
• White Cardstock (Recollections)
• Small Cottage Window Chipboard (Gina's Designs)
• Wild About You Stamp Set (Stampin' Up)
• Pomegranate Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels)
• Timeless Twine (Bella Creations)
• Pink Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest)