CASE This Sketch "Hello"

When I saw this week's CAS(E) This Sketch  I immediately thought doily for the corner element.  It so happens that I had an extra one in my stash so I was off to a blazing start lol.

Though Valentine's Day is over, I just couldn't resist adding a crimped heart to my card.  Added pops of colour with the dark brown and a lovely, scripted "hello" for the sentiment.  Two layers of stitched edges added a little something and and my brown bow finished things off.

We are having gloriously, warm, spring-like weather here this week - sorry to those of you who are experiencing the exact opposite weather!  Some cherry trees are already blooming in parts of Vancouver and surrounding areas and my lawn is definitely growing - crazy!  I am very tempted to mow and set an all time record for the first mow of the year being in February!   

Wishing you a glorious day.

Challenges:  The Pink Elephant

 




What's In It? 
Paper:   Going Grey, Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso (Stampin' Up)   
Accessories:   Stitched Rectangle Dies (Lil' Inkers), Heart Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Crimper (Fiskars), Doily Die (Top Dog Dies), 5/8" Brown Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals 

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Donut Delight Reminder

We are half way though the Donut Delight Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge and for my reminder post, I used a fun sketch by Retro Sketches.

I created three mini donuts for the circle elements on the sketch and paired them with MME's Lime Twist papers.  Added some sprinkles to my donuts and a birthday sentiment from Verve's Making a Statement to finish things off.

A masculine card, a kid's birthday card, or a card that can be tucked into an office donut run to Timmy's (aka:  Tim Horton's) for a staff member's early morning birthday celebration. 

Hope you are having a great day, and we would love to have you play along if you haven't already done so!

Challenge:  The Pink Elephant

What's In It?

Stamps:   Making a Statement (Verve Stamps) 
Paper:  Lime Twist (My Mind's Eye), Early Espresso, Mint Medley, Pretty in Pink, Rose Romance (Stampin' Up) 
Ink:   Black 
Accessories:   Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Hole Punches

CAS(e) This Sketch #58

Sorry about being rather quiet here the last few weeks.  It's been a very busy two weeks and I am thrilled that we are in the home stretch!  Kids are off school on Friday and we can ease our way into Christmas :)

This CAS(E) This Sketch sketch caught my eye and a few ideas popped into my head, tired as I am, so I ran with it while the energy lasted LOL!  I flipped the sketch to a horizontal orientation and also inverted the design so my sentiment was on the left rather than on the right.

Just had to use my "joy" die one more time, an create some sparkly joy :)  Made this for my SIL as we are headed over there on Saturday for dinner and then a walk through some gorgeous gardens in Vancouver that are all decorated for Christmas and have various choirs singing. Fingers crossed the weather holds.

Hope you are surviving the last minute rush.  Take time to breathe deep and not stress out too much - I know, easier said than done.

Challenges:  Simon Says


What's In It?
Stamps:   Celebrate the Season(Amuse)
Paper:  Night of Navy (Stampin' Up), Silver Shimmer Paper (Dollar Store) 
Ink: Black   
Accessories:  Joy Die (WPlus9), Snowflake Die (PTI), Stitched Rectangle Dies (Lil' Inkers), White Half Pearls, Dimensionals 

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - CAS-ual Christmas

We are half way through the current Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge entitled CAS-ual Christmas.   CAS-ual Fridays Stamps is our sponsor for this challenge which means the LEAD for this challenge will win a $20 gift Certificate to CAS-ual Fridays stamps!

I am stretching myself waaay out of my comfort zone and going on to the CAS side for this card.  Chose to use this CAS(E) This Sketch sketch, as the poinsettia border was a perfect fit.

The colours are pulled from the inspiration picture, and are not your traditional Christmas colours, and I enjoyed mixing it up a bit.  Must admit, this card is sooo not my normal style, but it is growing on me.  That's what I love about this hobby - you can always grow as a stamper!

You can check out all the challenge details over on the Curtain Call Inspirations Challenge.  You have until November10th at 8:00 a.m. CST to complete a new card/project using the inspiration picture and linking it up accordingly.

Thanks for popping by and hope you can find some time to play along with us!

 

 

What's In It? 
Stamps:   Christmas Carols (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps)
Paper:  Black, White, Kraft (Stampin' Up)
Ink:  Black, Brocade Blue, Old Olive (Stampin' Up)  
Accessories:   Snowflake Punch (Martha Stewart), Button, Twine, Glue Dot, Dimensionals  

CAS(E) This Sketch Baby Card

 

A fun sketch to work with over on the CAS(E) This Sketch blog this week, so I decided to play along.

The sketch is perfect for word dies and after digging through mine, I decided to go with blessed.  Love this word :)

Decided to make a baby card, and went heavy on the pretty in pink LOL!  The cute bear is from Verve's To The Moon set.

Wishing you a fabulous day. I'm trying to get over a nasty cold that wiped me out!  I don't get sick very often so when I do, I'm not a happy camper, or fun to be around according to my family ;)  All the more reason to get better soon LOL!

Have a fabulous day! 



What's In It?
Stamps:  To The Moon (Verve Stamps), Tiny Tags (PTI) 
Paper:  Pretty in Pink, Rose Romance, Blush Blossom, DSP (Stampin' Up), Small Dots (Making Memories) 
Ink:  Black 
Accessories:  Tiny Tags and Word Die (PTI), Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Twine

Verve Sneak Peek Spotlight Hop ~ Day 1

Welcome to the first day of our February 2013 Spotlight Hops!  Today we're shining our Verve spotlights on the new stamps Remember This, Calendar Countdown and Smile Plain Jane.  Each of the release team Divas below (including 4 brand new talented designers -- waving madly) has posted her first look at these new stamps today.  As you hop through the list below, you just might see some sneak peeks of new coordinating dies, so keep your eyes peeled!  Everything you see previewed along today's hop will be available in Verve's online store on Friday, February 22.

Today, I am showcasing the Smile Plain Jane and giving you a sneak peek from Calendar Countdown.    First up, my card for the Smile Plain Jane.
 

Just love the big, bold font and that fun YOU banner down the side.  I had a few ideas mulling around in my mind which caused me to performed my very first "surgery" on an acrylic stamp (eeeek!).  I cut off the "you banner" so I didn't have to hassle with inking issues.  As it turned out, my ideas didn't pan out the way I wanted them to...  But, no problem :)   I just stuck it back together and stamped away (gotta love acrylic stamps!).  My card also showcases some fabulous raspberry coloured seam binding which is part of the new Spring Fling seam binding package.  I haven't worked with much seam binding, but after using this one, I'm hooked!  It has a bit of weight to it, but not too much, and ties like a charm!

My second card features the Calendar Countdown set.

Since we have a load of September birthdays in the family, I decided to get a jump start on making a few.  I used one of the larger banner dies from the Banner Bundle Die Set, added the date and a little faux stitching.  A rolled rose and a rounded corner finished things off nicely.  Though I am far from a pro when it comes to CAS cards, I am quite happy with the outcome and I think the recipient I have in mind will like it too :)

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products!  So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.  Woohoo!  Time to get started.

1. Amber	7. Julee
2. Andrea	8. Laurie S.
3. Charmaine	9. Laurie W.
4. Christyne	10. Marisa
5. Janelle	11. Maureen
6. Jen S.	12. Teresa

Thanks for joining us today, and hope you'll come back tomorrow for Day 2!




 
           


Smile Plain Jane
Stamps: Smile Plain Jane (Verve Stamps) 
Paper: Lime Twist (My Mind's Eye), Early Espresso (Stampin' Up), Cream Linen 
Ink: Black 
Accessories:  Lacy Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Flutterby Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Heart Punch (Marvy), Distressing Tool (Stampin' Up), Raspberry Seam Binding (Verve - Spring Fling Set), Button, Half Pearls, Bling, Button, Twine, Dimensionals
 
Calendar Countdown
Stamps: Calendar Countdown (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Bordering Blue, Sage Shadow
Ink: Black
Accessories:  Banner Bundle Die Set (A Cut Above by Verve), Leaf Punch (Martha Stewart), Rolled Rose Die (My Favorite Things), Corner Rounder, Dimensionals

CAS(e) This Sketch

Decided to play along with this week's CAS(E) this sketch.   I'm far from comfortable with CAS cards and my lack of expertise shows in spades.  That being said, the only way to see if I can improved is to dip my toe into the CAS pool to see if I can slowly progress in a forward motion - key words being forward and slowly LOL!  Thanks for hanging in there while I give it a whirl now and then :)

My "to be used later" pile is growing exponentially so I decided to pull out another butterfly die cut - sorry, it's getting to be that time of year where flowers and butterflies are front and foremost again :)

I fiddled with the colour combo and may have to give it another go as I don't think the butterfly has enough "pop".  Yes, the learning curve is steep LOL!

Thanks for visiting!

 

What's In It?
Stamps: Celebration of Thanks (Verve) 
Paper: Kraft, Cameo Coral, Early Espresso 
Ink: Black 
Accessories:  Flutterby Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Button, Twine, Glue Dot, Dimensionals