Stampin' In Alaska

This week's Sassy Cheryl challenge is to use the sketch provided with our Sassy Cheryl images.  Sketch challenges are my favorite!  For some reason, I seem to create better when starting with a sketch. Any-who this is what I came up with using one of Cheryl's retiring images called " Patriots Remembered Girl ".  Luckily, I grabbed her from the bargain bin this week.  I don't have very many patriotic themed images and this one is a perfect addition to my collection! Lots of red, white and blue stars and stripes with this design!  I really had a lot of fun putting this together since this isn't a very much used color combo. The image was colored with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils with baby oil.  The card based is a retired Brilliant Blue from Stampin' Up! and the designer paper came from an older DCWV adhesive paper pack.  The white circle was dry embossed with a new embossing folder by the Paper Studio that I picked up at Hobby Lobby ...

Come join the fun with this month's blog hop with Paper Smooches!

Frances is our hostess for the Cornish Heritage Farms challenge .  She chose "Anything Goes" and I decided to use this sweet floral digital image by CHF.  The image was colored with Copic Markers and die cut with Spellbinder nestibilities.  The base card stock was dry embossed with Sizzix a embossing folder. This is also being entered for the Sweet 'n Sassy digital challenge this week to create a Thank You card with a digital image. Thanks for stopping by to take a look!

Above is the sketch provided for this week's MFT Wednesday Stamp Club over on Splitcoast Stampers.  While reorganizing my craft room I found a stack of textured cardstock.  I thought this would be the perfect time to try the no-coloring technique that the MFT design team showcased last Fall.  This is what I came up with: This sweet Pure Innocence image " Peek-a-boo " was stamped using Memento Rich Cocoa.  The designer papers are from Pinkpaislee's Prairie Hill paper pack.  The paper flowers and leaves were made with the MFT " Upsy Daisy " Die-namics.  Here is a photo of the finished inside of the card as well.  I really want to be more consistent with finishing the inside of my cards as well! Thanks for stopping by to take a closer look!  I always enjoy reading your comments.  Have a great Memorial Day!  Thanks to all of the men and women who have served (or are serving) in our armed forces.

I'm back with another post today for this week's There She Goes sketch challenge .  Sketch challenges are my absolute favorite.  Here is what was provided: I just found TSG a couple of months ago so I'm still ordering my favorite sets.  During a recent blog hop, I saw a sample posted with " Vroom " and knew I must have it.  I am a convertible owner and this was perfect! It's true that "Life is better with your top off!" The convertible was paper pieced with Stampin' Up! Real Red card stock.  The base was created using Memory box and Pink Paislee designer Papers.  The base was dry embossed with Cuttlebug Swissdot emboss folder. Thanks for stopping by to take a look.  I enjoy reading your comments!

The third week of each month is always a  COOL SHADES  challenge on the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge Blog .  Below is what I came up with this color combo. I just love Kim's sea critters and the characters in " Surf & Turf " are no exception.  (The ocean wave is from Kim's CHF collection called "Ocean Friends".) So, I pulled out the set and got started.  I've recently found a fondness for the Colorbox pigment inks.  I really like the bright, clean look that they give to the Paper Smooches images.  Don't You? Of course, I added some Stickles for a little dimension.  The card base was dry embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.  The sentiment is from Amuse. Thanks for stopping by to take a look.  I always enjoy reading your comments!

This week's challenge over on the Sassy Cheryl Challenge Blog was to use our favorite color combo.  Well, I had a really hard time with an exact combo and decided to use a mix of muted hues that I like.  I also stepped out of my comfort zone this week and used an apron template with this " Sassy Sally Triple Layer Cake " image. I started by printing my Sassy Cheryl image and an apron template from Paper Smooches. I traced the template onto designer paper from the October Afternoon "Fly a Kite" paper pad.  I machine stitched around the base and "pocket". I added rick rack to the pocket and as the apron neckband.  I printed out a fun birthday sentiment from Sentiments 4 You blog and it's ready to mail!  I can even slide money or a gift card into the "pocket" on the front. Thanks for stopping by to take a look.  I'm also submitting this as this week's " Show Me " challenge over on Cheryl's blog.