So Very Sorry

 

Happy Friday friends!   We are headed out shortly to do some shopping and have an early Valentine's Day Lunch at one of our favorite eateries.  But before we go, I wanted to create a quick card to share with you that joins in a couple online challenge blogs.  Here's what I've created . . .

 

The challenges I'm playing in are:

Freshly Made Sketch #723 - here's the sketch
 

 Tic Tac Toe Challenge #286 - using Florals, Ink Blending & Sentiment Strip

 

 I received a few new embossing folders from Simon Says yesterday and just couldn't wait to create something with one of them so I went with the SS (SF470) Blossom Bursts folder.  This is a 3D folder so after embossing my white panel, I used the residual ink left in some of my small sponge daubers and did my ink blending for the background panel.  

The lower panel is a designer paper sheet from the Paper Rose 'Dear Isabella Patterns' 6x6 pack.  It's 2-sided so I've used both the polka dot & floral panels.  I've added a few extras that were 'laying around' ... the Elizabeth Craft Ivy Vine and Heartfelt Creations flower plus one of the sentiments from my 'premade  and ready to use' the TON stamp/die sentiments.

 Okay ... hubby is chompin' at the bit to get going so I'd better get movin' LOL.

Have a great day & thanks so much for stopping by!
As Always . . .

 

Sisterhood Challenge (2/2026) - Stitching

Hello my friends!

Today I have a card for the new challenge over on The Sisterhood of Crafters!

 

Our theme today is:

 

 STITCHING

 

 Here's what I came up with . . .

 

 I used a stamp from the Rubbernecker 'Birthday Lilies' set (#3494) the die cut using the Tutti Designs 'Stitched Nesting Postage' (#618) and matted each panel using rust colored card stock.  Faux Hand Stitching was done around the outer edge of my card front and I accented the stitching on the die cuts using one of the Tombow markers I used in the coloring.

 

Here's a peek at the inside . . .

 

  

I hope you'll come join in our challenge fun at The Sisterhood of Crafters!

My 'sistahs' have created some fabulous creations to help inspire you ... 

be sure to pop over and check them out!

 

Challenges to share in:

Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #510 - Diecuts and/or Stencils (2/17)



Passion for Markers Challenge #824 - Don't be Square (2/17)
A Cut Above February Challenge - Must use at least 1 die (2/28)

 

As always, thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to stop by!

Purple Birthday Flowers

 Happy Tuesday All!  

I'm off to take care of a couple appointments but wanted to quickly share with you a card I created yesterday that was inspired by the sketch challenge over on the Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog where you have the choice of a couple different sketches ... I chose this one.

 Sketch #320

And here's what I've created . . . 

Products used are:

Precious Marieke - Romantic Roses paper pack
The Paper Boutique - Lavender Fields A4 colored card collection (solid colors)
Altenew 'Build-A-Garden: Glowing Gardenias' Stamp and Die sets 
Iron On Ribbon Bow (RAK)
Nuvo Crystal Drops (Violet Galaxy)
 Dimensional Tape
Tombow Markers (#098, #665, #623)
Endless Creations Sentiment Stamp

The delicate lavender ribbon bow is an iron on that Kay Squires (crafty friend) sent to me years ago!  Sadly I've lost touch with her but 'if you're out there Kay ... thanks for your kindness'.  

Coloring was done using Tombow markers and I took the liberty of using the shape of my focus flowers for the center circular shape in the sketch.  

 

 I haven't used any of these products in a very long time and it was great fun to 'blow the dust' off them and create something beautiful to share with you today.  I don't make square cards as I find it difficult to sell them at my annual craft show.  With the postage already so high in price and square cards cost more to send, I stick with my A6 size cards so tweaked the sketch to fit rectangular vs square.

* CONFESSION TIME *

I must confess, I thought I had my card done & ready to photograph and share ... then while writing up my post I realized I had forgotten the 'little ribbon' embellishment ... SO, I added the ribbon, took another photo, edited the photo and re-added it to my write up.  

THEN . . .

looking at the sketch again, I realized I had also forgotten the 'corner dots' ... What the heck!!!  SO, once again, I added the dots, took another photo, edited the photo and re-added it to my write up!  Geesh!  I hope I have everything now!  LOL

 
Challenges to share in:

All About Papercraft Challenge #2 - Stamps

We Love Stamping February Challenge - Hearts or ATG (2/28)
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #773 - Love or ATG (2/28)

 I hope you enjoyed today's card share!  I am off now to my mammogram (VERY IMPORTANT), then to my sister's shop for my monthly hair cut and to my friend Jodi's shop for my monthly pedicure.  Yes, I treat myself to these appointments once a month ... well, NOT the mammogram lol.  That would be crazy!!
Once a year is often enough for that one!! 😂

 Thanks for stopping by and as always . . .

Birthday in Pink

 Happy Monday ... 
Welcome to a New Week!

I have a card to share today that was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches challenge. ✓  Here is the sketch we're playing with today ...

 And, here's what I've created . . .

 I knew my scraps would come in handy for this design and I chose these three strips.  I wanted to make it a birthday card, especially since I had this Tutti Designs 'Happy Birthday' already die cut and on the work table just waiting for the right card.  

I felt I needed a 'focal point' and up on my accessory pegboard this pretty pink rose from the Paper Studio 'la petites' jumped out at me.  And, a precut ivy branch is all that was needed to finish my design vision.    What do you think?

 

 Challenges to share in:

 AAA Colourful Challenge #24 - see mood board

 

 Lil Patch of Crafty Friends February Challenge #271  - ATG (2/14)
Addicted to CAS Challenge #301 - Pink (2/20)

 

 CAS on Friday Challenge #327 - ATG (2/18)
Krafty Chicks Challenge #806 - Birthday ✓

 

 Thanks for stopping by ... hope you  have a FABULOUS week ahead!

As always . . .

Fun Technique . . .

 Happy Sunday Everyone!!

I had some time today to just play around and I spotted a card online the other day that I just had to try and replicate ... but of course put my own spin on it.  I'm sorry I didn't write down the artist who created this card but whoever you are, BEAUTIFUL job and you have truly inspired me.  Here is the card that inspired me today . . .

 

 Here are a couple versions of this card that I created . . .

Card #1 

 For my first attempt, I basically copied the inspiration card.  However, I didn't have the same embossing folder but I did have this pretty Lisa Horton 3D 'Floral Frenzy' folder (sadly discontinued) that I thought would work and I'm very happy with the outcome.   The die cut I chose to use for this design is from Frantic Stamper 'Elementals #20' (FRA-DIE-10170).

    

After embossing the front of a white card base, I then die cut my frame from a panel of light moss colored cardstock.  Since the center pops out of the frame, I then embossed that popped out panel using the same folder.  I have the coordinating 'Floral Frenzy Layering Stencils' so used small sponge daubers & TH distress oxide inks to color the center embossed panel.

I'm very happy with this first attempt ... what do you think?

 Card #2

 For my second card, I used the same embossing folder & frame die.  But, this time after embossing the front panel of my card base, I adhered the white die cut frame to the front of my card then temporarily adhered the center (cut out) panel in the middle and proceeded to sponge the outside edge and frame using TH 'Wilted Violet' distress oxide ink.  Then removed the center panel.  

I needed one more card for a 20 Get Well card order, so went with this sentiment flag & small Prima flower.  White Nuvo crystal drops was used for the flower center. 

 Basically the SAME but yet very DIFFERENT one to the other.
Needless to say, Card #2 was the quickest card of the two.

Challenges to share in:

 Cut It Up Challenge #349 - This Makes Me Happy (2/16)  [being inspired by others]
Craft Rocket Challenge #133 - Flowers (2/28) 
Creative Inspiration Challenge #35 - ATG (2/28)
Elliebelle's Garden Party #11 - ATG in/from a garden (2/9) ✓
 The Paper Funday Challenge #84 - ATG (didn't use the option) (2/28)

Thanks for stopping by and as always . . .