Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: Remembering Your Birthday

 
 
 
Good morning and Happy Friday!  I know I have had holidays on the brain lately which has been influencing my creative projects lately (and let’s be honest will continue to) but we all know that people have birthdays year round so I decided to take a break and work on a birthday card for this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge so I’m ready to go.  Elizabeth gave us this fun sketch that’s a great way to either showcase a large stamped image or some fabulous designer series paper (you know I love my DSP).  I decided to go bright and cheery using the Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack and all it’s wonderful colors. 

I started with Mint Macaron cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and the Brickwall Embossing Folder (who says bricks can’t be non-standard colors?).  I added a large piece of the Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper and matted it with Pacific Point cardstock.  For a fun, shiny accent I used half of a silver foil doily (one of the small ones) at the bottom of the DSP piece.  For the greeting I used  the Remembering Your Birthday stamp set and I stamped it in Basic Black ink on Calypso Coral cardstock.  I cut tails on the ends of the greeting piece and then folded the end inside so it looks like a ruffled piece and dimensionals help make the greeting really pop up off the cardfront.

 

 

This birthday stamp set is really a must have and remember, today is the last day to save 15% off all stamp sets.  I was so happy to get some of the stamp sets that have been on my wish list for awhile (sets from the Annual Catalog and Holiday catalog are part of this sale, whoo hoo!)

 

 

 

 

 

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Have a great weekend,

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: Cozy Christmas

Hello Friday, so glad to see you again!  I’m looking forward to this weekend, I have race on Sunday and we’re off on a family “racecation” to Hershey (chocolate, amusement park, running, family, what’s not to love??)  Before all the fun begins I wanted to share my card for this weeks  Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge.  Karen gave us an interesting sketch that was quite the challenge.  I decided to keep it nice and simple for a Christmas card (nice and mailable!!)

I started with Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Whisper White cardstock for the cardfront.  I added a couple pieces of designer series paper from the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper Package running diagonally across the card.  I stamped the little tree from the Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015 set using Old Olive ink.  In the bottom of the card I used the Cozy Christmas stamp set and Stampin’ Write Markers to ink the stamp for the greeting.  For a little bling I added three silver sequins from the Silver Sequin Trim (I always seem to have a few of those suckers floating around my desk).

This sketch is a great way to use of scraps of paper if you have them floating around which is always a great thing!

 

 

 

 

 

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Have a great weekend!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: All Boxed Up

Good morning!  It’s Friday and I’m so happy to be saying goodbye to this week, it was a rough one (we’ve all been there).  We have a light schedule this weekend which is great and card class on Sunday and stamping with friends is always lots of fun!  To get things started I have my card for this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge.  I decided this weeks sketch and decided to change things up and use products from the Into the Woods Thanksgiving Suite in the Holiday catalog and use it for a non-fall themed card.   

I started with Soft Suede cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and new Decorative Dots Embossing Folder.  Next I took a piece of Into the Woods Designer Series Paper and cut a circle using the Big Shot and Circle Collection Framelits.  I took a second pattern from the DSP package and matted it with Rich Razzleberry cardstock before attaching it to the cardfront. 

For the greeting I decided to change things up and use the All Box Up stamp set (these are some great sayings so don’t overlook it just because it sold next to one of our box dies!).  I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock and used the Elegant Tag Topper Punch to punch the top and then used Stampin’ Write Markers to color in the greeting on the stamp before stamping.  I used a piee of the Into the Woods 3/8” Cotton Ribbon to tie the knot before attaching the tag with dimensionals.  The final touch was to add one of the Into the Woods Elements (I used a sponge and some Mossy Meadow and Soft Suede ink to color the wooden leaf before attaching it with a glue dot).

There are lots of different patterns and textures with this card that really help attract the eye and makes it fun.  I also love that with all the great accessories we have that coordinate I was able to pull this card together in a flash (to be honest I was working on this card way too late for me when I’m usually asleep, we’ve all been there!) 

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Have an enjoyable weekend!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketc Challenge: Versatile Christmas

Good morning!  It’s Friday again and it’s looking to be an exciting and interesting weekend.  Here in VA we’re looking forward to several days of rain and wind, highlighted by Hurricane Joaquin and guessing where it’s going to travel.  To add to this, I’m running the Ragnar DC relay race this weekend (and it’s not cancelled) so along with 11 other team members I’ll be running from Cumberland, MD to Nationals Park in D.C., this weather should definitely make for an interesting adventure so I would ask you to keep us in your thoughts!  Before I head out for the race I wanted to share my card for this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge.  

For this card I started with Pool Party cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and the Brickwall Embossing Folder (I sponged all over the cardstock with Mossy Meadow ink to add depth the embossing).  Next I took a piece of Smoky Slate cardstock and cute a circle using the 2 ½” Circle punch and stamped the greeting from the Versatile Christmas stamp set using Real Red Ink.  Next I took some Merry Moments Designer Series Paper and cut three squares to run along the right side.

Isn’t that little Santa too cute?  He was also super easy. It’s one of the prints in the Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper package and I just cut him out with my Paper Snips (no coloring needed, love that!!)  For the final touch I added a couple pieces of the Real Red 1/8” Stitched Ribbon and then tied a knot using the Silver 1/8” Silver Ribbon.

This is a fun card with a lot of little elements, which by themselves are simple and easy but all added together really help make the card fun and festive.  I can’t wait to give this away and spread some holiday cheer!  You can check out the other design team cards for further ideas and their favorite items and then play along (perfect crafting time is when it’s stormy and rainy so you can stay nice and warm in the studio).

 

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Be safe this weekend and have fun!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: Project Life Let's Get Away

Good morning!  I love Friday’s, there’s always a promise of adventure and opportunity that I really look forward to.  I decided to carry that sense of adventure into the card I made for this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge it’s a little outside my comfort zone, and used animal prints, metallic, and burlap to all play against each other.

I started with Tip Top Toupe cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock that I embossed with the Big Shot and Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder.  Next I used a piece of paper from the Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack and used the Banner Builder Punch to create the tails.  Before attaching the DSP to the cardfront a cut a piece of Silver Foil Cardstock with the Big Shot and the Circle Collection Framelits so I had a pretty silver piece sticking out from behind the animal print.  I also added a piece of 1 ¼” Burlap Ribbon that I distressed by cutting off both sides and pulling some strings away.  I added a piece of Silver Sequin Trim on top of the burlap and then finished it with a knot I tied using one of the edges of the burlap ribbon that I had just cut off.

The greeting is from the Project Life Let’s Get Away stamp set and was stamp on Tip Top Taupe cardstock before being punched out with the Oval Punch and attached with dimensionals.

I card is a little out there but I liked how the saying kind of matched the animal print and made me think of a jungle safari.  What do you think?  The other designers are sharing their interpretation of this sketch for to fuel your creative juices so go check them out and then play along and share what you create.  

 

 

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Have a great weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: Witche's Night

Happy Friday!  I like these short weeks as it helps get us back into the routine and we're looking forward to a nice and relaxing weekend (what can be better) and since we'll be home I'm looking forward to some quality crafting time (yeah).  I've been having so much fun with all the great items in the new Holiday catalog, it's really reinvigorated my joy in crafting which is lots of fun.  Today I'm sharing a card using lots of Halloween products from the catalog to create my card for this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge.  I have to admit, when I first saw this sketch I was a little worried that this card could get really busy but once I decided to embrace it I really had fun.

I started with Smoky Slate cardstock and used the Project Life Corner Rounder Punch on the cardbase, as well as the designer series paper I used as the background, it's from the Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper and I added a piece of coordinating DSP for the large flag.



The greeting is from the Witches' Night stamp set (this is great set that coordinates with the Witching Décor Project kit and may be order looked but it has some great large images that are so easy).  After stamping the greeting using Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Very Vanilla cardstock I cut it out with the Big Shot and Lots of Labels Framelits.  I sponged around the edge of the greeting using Tangelo Twist ink before attaching it to the cardfront.  I added a knot I tied using the Tangelo Twist 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon up at the top.  For the other elements, I used the Sweet Hauntings stamp set to stamp the little potion bottle and the Howl-o-ween Treat stamp set (and coordinating framelits) for the little spider.  Both of those elements were attached to the card with dimensionals.




I love all the great Halloween products in this catalog and how they work so well together and to help you make quick and easy projects that everyone will enjoy (that's what it's all about).  I'm starting to work on Halloween kits for Aidan's teachers and class this week (yes I need to do things early so I'm not as stressed) and know that I'll be using these stamps and accessories for lots of other projects, can't wait!!

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Have a fabulous weekend!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: Words of Truth

Happy Friday!  Last day before vacation and the excitements in the air and my “to do” list is only growing, but it’ll all get done and then we can relax.  Of course I have a little creative inspiration for you today with a new Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge.  Elizabeth gave us this great layout and as soon as I saw it thought it would be perfect to showcase a “new to me” stamp set Words of Truth.   This stamp set is so fun, I love the quirky sayings that are light and fun. 

I started with Garden Green cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Tangerine Tango cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and the Chevron Embossing Folder.  I added a strip of Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper (I’ve been using this DSP a lot lately and love it!!)  I added come candy dots along the top right side to show off several of the colors in the DSP and used dots from the Brights, Subtles, and Regals Candy Dots packs.

The greeting using the Words of Truth stamp set and was stamped using Pacific Point and Garden Green ink on Whisper White cardstock.  Next I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamped on the one large.  I also used ½ of a Silver Foil Doily under the greeting for a fun, sparkly element.

Every time I see this stamp set and DSP it just makes me happy and smile and can’t wait to share the smiles when I send this card (you’ve got to mail the cards you make so you can spread the joy plus let’s be honest you can only keep so much at your house before they hubby questions the “need” for new things!!).  The design team is also sharing some great designs so go check them out and come play along. 

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Have a great weekend,

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Card Sketch: Celebrate Today

Good morning!  It’s another Friday and since this is the last full weekend we have at home before school starts we haven’t jam packed it with activities (yet, I know there’s still time).  Looking forward to some fun this evening stamping with the ladies at my first Paper Pumpkin Play Date (it’s a fun event so if you want to come just send me a text we would love to have you) and then I have a list a mile long of things I would like to get done before vacation.  This week Patrice provided the sketch challenge over on the Sketch Frenzy Friday blog.  I had in mind part of what I wanted to do for this card but I was struggling with the background until I was looking through my pack of Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper that just screamed background, so away I went! 

 

 

I started with Bermuda Bay cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper that was matted with Daffodil Delight cardstock for a little extra color.  The stamp set I used for this card is Celebrate Today, the greeting was stamped along the bottom using Cucumber Crush Ink.  To make the balloon I stamped the dots and stars image on Watermelon Wonder cardstock using Whisper White Craft Ink and used my Heat Tool (on the low setting) to set the ink before cutting it out with the Big Shot and Balloons Framelits (so easy!!)  Next I cut a piece of Cucumber Crush 1” Lace Trim and just cut a small piece of the edge off and tied it in a bow and used Whisper White Baker’s Twine to make the balloon strings.  Dimensionals are a must on this card so it isn’t too flat.

I didn’t know how this card would look when I was finished but it’s cute and cheery, perfect to celebrate a happy occasion.  The design team is sharing some other great cards so please, go check them out for further inspiration and then play along and share your creation so we can all enjoy! 

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Have a great weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: Traveler

Good morning!  It’s Friday and this weekend is Chris’ birthday so we’re planning on a weekend full of activities for the birthday guy!  I firmly believe in celebrating birthdays, no matter if it is mine or others, all must be enjoyed.  Before the birthday fun starts, I’m sharing my card for this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge.  Carol gave us a classic layout what is perfect for the stamped image of the train from the Traveler stamp set.  I had this piece of paper already stamped on my desk and decided to build my card around this piece (you know it’s almost impossible for a crafter to throw away something that you can use on another project).

I started with Lost Lagoon cardstock  for the cardbase and then added a piece of Soft Suede cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder.  I also added a piece of designer series paper from the Typeset Speciality Designer Series Paper that was sponged with Soft Suede Ink.  I also used a piece of Lost Lagoon 3/8” Stitched Cotton Ribbon around the middle of the card.

The main stamped image is from the Traveler stamp set using Soft Suede ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and then matted with Blackberry Bliss cardstock (I used dimensionals to attach it to the cardfront).  The greeting from the And Many More stamp set and was punched out with the Washi Label Punch.  For a little fun I added a couple looks of Early Espresso Baker’s Twine before attaching the greeting to the card with dimensionals.

This card has several of my favorite items and I love that cards like this can be used equally well for guys or gals and didn’t take lots of time to create!

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Have an enjoyable weekend!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge and SSINK Friday Favorites: Friendly Wishes

Happy Friday!  It’s the last day of July, can’t believe we’re starting to think about summer winding down, it’s really not possible.  We’re looking forward to a fun weekend now that everyone is back at home, whoo hoo!  Today over on the Sketch Frenzy Friday blog we have a fun sketch challenge and I decided to combine it with the Stylin' Stampin' INKspirationblog Friday Favorities post.  There are lots of favorites in this new catalog but the two I used on today’s card are the Friendly Wishes Stamp set and Deco Labels Framelits (originally I thought these framelits were retired so I was so excited to see them around for another year).  This sketch is nice and easy and is a great way to show off lots of great DSP, embossing, etc. lots of possibilities.

I started with Marina Mist cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock for a mat before adding a piece of Watermelon Wonder cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Chevron Embossing Folder and a piece of Gold Designer Series Paper from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack (I love this font print and the addition of silver and gold paper to this years pack is fabulous!!)  Next I wrapped a piece of Whisper White 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon around the cardfront and tied a knot.

The greeting is from the Friendly Wishes stamp set and all I did was use some Tuxedo Memento Black Ink to stamp on Marina Mist cardstock and then cut it out with the Big Shot and Deco Labels Framelits before attaching with dimensionals.

I really like the clean easy lines with this sketch and the other design team members came up with some great cards you should go check out for inspiration and then play along (try using this sketch for your next project and see how you like it!!)

Friday Favorite Items

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I hope you enjoyed today’s card and enjoy your weekend!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday: A World of Thanks

Good morning!  It’s been a nice and quiet week with Aidan being out of town but I’ll admit our exciting activities have been going to bed early (I know, so sad but so good at the same time).  It’s Friday so I have a new Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge to share and we were given a unique panel layout so I decided to break out one of the new background stamps, A World of Thanks and used it for all the panels on the card.

I started with Old Olive for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock that was the basis for my panels.  Next I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamped on the one large piece after using my Stampin’ Write Markers to ink up the stamp so I have lots of color.  After stamping then I cut my panels, quick and easy and then attached it the card front.

There is so much going on with all the panels I didn’t want to add a lot to detract so  I added a some Basic Black Baker’s Twine around the cardfront and then tied a bow.  Of course I needed a little bling so I used some Silver and Red Glimmer Paper and the Medium Heart Punch, Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack and the Big Shot and Star Collection Framelits to create the small center star and the larger glimmer star outline.  I glued the larger star directly to the cardfront and then used a dimensional to pop up the smaller star.

This background stamp is so fun I can see lots of uses for it using all the different language greetings either as they are or stamped individually, a real “bang for your buck” stamp, I will definitely be using it for lots of projects in the future.  The design team is also sharing some great designs so go check them out and come play along, this is also a great sketch for using scraps of DSP. 

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Have a great weekend,

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday: Remember your Birthday Washi Wishes

Good morning!  It’s another Friday and today is going to be crazy.  After work Aidan and I are flying out to Seattle so he can spend a couple of weeks with his Grandparents (he looks forward to this every year) then I’m flying back Saturday morning so let’s just say me and the airplane seat are going to become good friends for several hours (thankfully I have lots of projects planned to help keep me occupied).  For this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge Kim gave us a unique layout that’s great for using Washi tape (or scraps of DSP) and I decided to use this sketch as inspiration for a birthday I have coming up.

 

 

 

 

 

I started with Mint Macaron cardstock  for the cardbase and then added a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and stamped the greeting from the Remembering Your Birthday stamp set using Calypso Coral ink .  Next I took several pieces of the Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack that were cut at varying lengths and used Paper Snips to trim the edges of the DSP in different patterns to mimic tears on washi tape.  I added three flowers that I punched out use the flower from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (using Mint Macaron and Calypso Coral cardstock) attached them to the cardfront and bent the petals up for dimension.  I added pearls to the center of each flower and then used my Old Olive Stampin’ Write Marker to draw lines down from the flowers to mimic stems.  The final touch was to add a bow I tied with a couple pieces of Basic Black Baker’s Twine.

I was worried about this card when I first saw the sketch but using the different DSP patterns was a lot of fun and made this card come together in a flash (perfect for those last minute needs!!)

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Have an enjoyable weekend and wish me luck with our travel adventures!

Diana