Christmas cards

I know that these are late but hey ya do what ya can. These were made with a freebie from Dustin Pike.

Some Cards and Ramblings

I've been bad. I've not made it into my room in forever. I've been spending time with the family. So, here's some stuff from a few weeks ago that I never got around to posting.

This one I made when I got some new stamps and was dying to try it out. Just a simple shamrock. I used Polka Dot Punches.

This one I used Branch Out (SU!) I love this tree. I need to make more time to play with it. I can imagine so many things to do with this set!

This next one I made for my SIL. She was supposed to have breast reduction surgery. It got moved because she developed an infection so they could not do the surgery. I'll have to come up with something else for when she actually has it. I used my nesties and then cut the circle in half. Took a couple of thin strips to make the straps. Easy as pie.

That's all for today. I've been cleaning the house for Paul's birthday party this weekend. I'm working on getting my scrap room clean today. Hopefully I'll get things cleaned up by tomorrow and I'll be able to play some. I sure do miss it!!

Later,

A

One Card, Multiple Challenges

This card meets the criteria for several challenges.

1. Inspirational Card Sketches -- I used sketch #3

http://icsketches.blogspot.com/



2. ABC Challenge -- This week's challenge is A is for Anniversary. You can also make a valentine card.

http://www.abc-challenge.blogspot.com/

3. Stamp Something --Something for your Valentine.

http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/



Later Tater!

A

more cards

I was going to post this yesterday, however, I sat down on the couch in front of the tv to fold some clothes. I got hooked on watching history be made. The whole inagural process was fascinating.

Ok here are some more cards I made for some design team tryouts. These are some that I am not submitting. Since I am new to the world of submitting, I am not sure of the proper protocol so I am sitting on the ones I am submitting until everything is said and done. Unless of course the instructions say to post what you've done on your blog. I am rambling again. Back to business.

This one is for cardpatterns.blogspot.com. Check the blog for the sketch. I haven't learned how to link from my blog to theirs yet.

Ok, the story behind this one. Laura came into my room and said" Whatcha doing momma?" So I showed her what I was working on. She looked at the sketch and said " It looks like a snowman when you turn it like this." So I turned the sketch on it's side and here's the results:

Recipe:

paper - whisper white, riding hood red, pink pirouette (SU!)

stamps - All Decked Out (CTMH), misc dollar stamps that have no name on them

ink - riding hood red

This next one is based on the same sketch. I have a love for snoopy. You will see him pop up from time to time here. He is just the coolest. Once I turned this sketch on it's side, it was the only way I could seem to use it. Whatever works I guess.

recipe:

paper - whisper white (SU!), everything else is from my scrap bin

ink - basic black (SU!)

stamp - snoopy walking (Stampabilities)

This next one was for a challenge at caardvarks. The next challenge is polka dots. Maybe I'll make it on time for that one. I've been sitting on this for a week and just haven't sat down at the puter to enter. Oh well better luck next time.

recipe:

paper - old olive, summer picnic (SU!)

ink - pure red, evergreen (zig)

stamps - tart n tangy, jumbo outline (SU!)

My Sketch World is looking for new designers too. They want both cardmakers and scrapbookers. I thought I'd start with the card sketch. Here's one I'm not submitting.

recipe:
paper - black tie optional (imaginisce), whisper white (SU!)

misc - felt flowers (american crafts), garnet glitter (martha stewart), chipboard from my stash

Well I think that's all I have for today.

Later Tater,

A

design team tryout

Ok I mentioned the other day that I've been working on some things for some design teams. Since I have never been on a design team, I am starting with sketch design teams. Anyway, I'm prepared to post some of what I've done. This is the first one I am trying for...


Inspirational Card Sketches


Here is the website with all the details for the call:



http://icsketches.blogspot.com/2009/01/inspirational-card-sketches-dt-call.html


This is the sketch we are supposed to use...






I love this sketch. It is simple yet there is room for all kinds of potential. I stayed simple with what I have done.


This first one is Chad's fav. I think it might be mine too. I turned the sketch on it's side and changed the circle to a rectangle.


recipe:
paper - SU! chocolate chip, the rest is misc scraps from my scrap bin.
stamps - Horseshoes, Out West (CTMH)
copics - E35
nestabilities





This one is a favorite of mine too. Mainly because I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Snoopy!!


recipe:
paper - SU! whisper white, misc red and black from my scrap bin.
copics - YG67 (for the grass snoop is walking on)
ink - SU! basic black
rubons - the Paper studio
nestabilities






The next one is a simple one.


recipe:
paper - SU! summer sun, misc red and black from my scrap bin
ticket punch
chipboard from my stash
acrylic paints





This one I took a slightly skewed take on the sketch.

recipe:
paper - SU! whisper white, misc blue from scrap bin
copics - BG93, YG67, E04, V17, C-1, G99
stamps - Unfroggettable SU!








This one is a bit of a stretch too.


recipe:
paper - SU! whisper white, chocolate chip
stamps - Whoo Loves You (CTMH)
inks - chocolate chip, really rust, old olive






I will be using this sketch more. I have so many ideas for it. I'm off to make more cards!