PPA127 Sketch and CR84FN46 Color Challenges

Hey there! Happy Tuesday!

I had some time to create again today, and found two challenges that inspired me greatly!

 The Pal's Paper Art's sketch challenge, and the CR84FN color challenge!

I really enjoyed breaking out my watercoloring brush and classic inks for this image from 'On the Grow' by Stampin' Up!. It is so pretty, and this is the first time I have inked it. (Like I said previously, it's been almost a year since I felt crafty).

I think this image and the papers are perfect together. Here is a close-up shot:

Both of the challenges end very soon, so off I go to get them linked!

Have the most crafty day!

Sherrie

Thinking of You

stamps: On the Grow, SU

ink: Black, Daffodil, Kiwi, Pink Pirouette, Indigo classic inks, SU

papers: Kraft, Natural White cs; Bella Rose and Greenhouse Galla dsp's, SU

etc: aqua brush, basic pearls, brights button, kraft seam binding, SU; spellbinders dies, sewing

A New Creation!

Well, if anyone has been missing me, you just wouldn't know it. ha!

I have not crafted ANYTHING in a year! Guess I was totally uninspired or just plain burned out! I have, though, been keeping an eye on the online crafty goodness, and occasionally popped in with a comment, or tryed to win blog candy or contests like PTI each month. I just could not bring myself to pick up the scissors or glue!

Until now!!

The Pal's Paper Arts blog challenge LAST WEEK was a beautiful color combo, which suited my project just fine! (I missed the deadline for posting though) I wanted to make a friend of mine a box of note cards because she had done me a HUGE favor. And here it is!!

The box was crafted from a tutorial from Betsy Veldman, of PTI royalty. She had posted the instructions on her blog HERE if you want to try it. It is super easy, and you can decorate to your hearts content!!

I made six note cards to include inside, all matching the box, of course! It was so fun and easy to do! I just made lots of stamped flowers and cut them out, stamped the sentiments and matted each one and added some sewing, and then cut 6 of the Not Quite Navy dsp rectangles, matted and stitched them. Then I just arranged each one differently, and added ribbon here and there!

It took much less time to make the cards than the box, for sure! :)

Can you tell I was totally absorbed in creativity?

The 'I'm Praying for You' card is my favorite of the bunch! But they all turned out great! Even my husband was impressed, and that is not easy to do!

Each note card measures 3-1/2 by 4-7/8 inches. You can't tell from any of the pictures, but I sprayed the box and cards all over with white Smooch Spritz! They shimmer and shine like you would not believe! I love that stuff!!

My friend absolutely loved this gift, and I am not sure if she will be able to send the cards or not. But I hope so, share the love I say!

I will surely be making many more of these gifts for my family and friends. I already have a list of gals I know, who would love them! And tons of color combos and stamp sets in mind!

Thanks for stopping by my blog, if you are here, I appreciate it!

Happy January and 2012!

Sherrie

stamps: Natural Beauty SU, Echoes of Kindness SU, random sentiments

paper: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Vanilla cs SU; Parisian Breeze specialty dsp SU; Urban Garden dsp SU

ink: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Whisper White (craft) SU; Camomile Tea Die Ink PTI

etc: pearls SU, sewing machine, Vanilla satin ribbon PTI, Not Quite Navy taffeta and wide satin ribbons SU, Smooch Spritz, foam dots, runner tape, glue dots

Stampin Celebration and Pal's Paper Art's Challenges

Hey there again!

I have another creation to share tonight! I have actually combined two challenges together, which I never do. I try to stick with one at a time, but these went together like peas and carrots!

The Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge #36, and the Pal's Paper Art's Sketch Challenge #77.

Here's a look at the sketch:

And the inspiration:

My card is 100% Stampin' Up! products, which is so awesome! I have so much stuff from SU, and hardly use any of it. My goal is to dig into it and use it! I am so happy to have found these wonderful SU challenge sites to inspire and motivate me! Thanks guys! (gals!)

Have the most creative day!

Sherrie

Pal's Paper Arts Challenge 55 {Color}

Good morning!

Jumping in with a notecard I made for the Pal's Paper Art's Challenge #55.

This time it is a color challenge with Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, and Daffodil Delight.

Great colors! Here is what I created........

I stamped the butterfly several times with Versamark, and embossed them with clear ep before cutting them out.

I used the last strand of Melon Mambo ribbon in my stash, so I sure hope SU! will come out with more of it! Maybe satin?!

Thanks for taking a peek at my creation! Hope you had fun with these colors as well!

Sherrie

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Bright Thank You Notecards

3-1/2 x 4-1/4"

stamps: SU - For All You Do; Thank You Kindly

papers: Turquoise, Daffodil; Razzleberry Lemonade and Pink Flamingo dsp's

ink: versamark, Basic Black

etc: clear embossing powder, snips, sewing machine, ribbon, dimensionals, runner adhesive

D2D Artist's Challenge & Pal's Paper Arts Color Combo

Hey there stampers!

I hope you are all having the most wonderful day!

I actually have a card to share today that serves two purposes! First, is the Delightful Inspiration's June Artist's Challenge, and secondly, the Pal's Paper Arts Challenge #46.

The image is called 'Potted Flowers' and is available for sale in the new Designed2Delight Digi Shop!

After printing the image on watercolor paper, I used my heat gun to set the ink, and watercolored the image with dye inks and my aqua brush. I ran the colored image through my Cuttlebug with a Lables 2 Nestie, and aged the edges with Chamomile Tea Dye Ink (as is the whole card).

The patterned papers are a combo of Thoroughly Modern and Razzleberry Lemonade dsp's, stitched to a distressed Very Vanilla, and adhered to the Suede card base. The colors are so warm and uplifting, so I thought 'Get Well' was appropriate.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sherrie

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Get Well Soon Card

5 x 5 inches

stamps: D2D digi 'Potted Flowers'; PTI Fillable Frames 2 - sentiment

papers: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla cardstocks; Thoroughly Modern and Razzleberry Lemonade dsp; watercolor paper

inks: Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Old Olive; Chamomile Tea Dye - PTI

etc: Lables 2 nesties, large and scalloped oval punches, Bermuda Bay grosgrain ribbon, half pearls, dimensionals, aquaq brush, sewing machine

Pal's Paper Arts Challenge 38 ~ A Sketch!

Hey there!

My husband took the boys with him to buy chainsaw parts, so I had the house all to myself today! For a little while anyways! Here's what I accomplished while they were gone!

This card is for the Pal's Paper Arts Challenge #38, a sketch (shown below). I stayed very close to the sketch, and I like the results. I also managed to use only Stampin' Up! goodies! Yay! I just received this stamp set yesterday, and could not wait to use them! This sketch was PERFECT! And, I am actually submitting this creation on time!

I know, I know! Pat on the back! :)

This paper is one of my all time favorites, and I wish I had stocked up on it before it was too late. I mean seriously, I LOVE IT!! I am very glad that Wild Wasabi is coming back, but I wish someone would have voted for Groovy Guava too. I cannot live without it!

I hope you enjoy my card! Thanks for stopping by!

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Have a fantastic weekend!

Sherrie

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MOM Card

4-1/4 x 5-1/2 inches

stamps: Messages For Mom

papers: Afternoon Tea dsp, Groovy Guava, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White cardstocks

ink: Groovy Guava, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi

etc: Wasabi stitched grosgrain, Choc Chip corduroy brad, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, cuttlebug, sewing machine, dimensionals

Happy Moments Any Occasion Note Card

Good morning!

We enjoyed some sunshine here in Washington State yesterday, and I spent most of the day outside with my 5 year old son. We rode bikes, threw pinecones and rocks, played fetch with our chocolate lab, and went for a walk around our property. It was a great day! I hope everyone spent some time outside this week!

I have another note card to share today, and this one uses mostly Stampin' Up! products. I had made this card a couple of weeks ago on my kitchen table, for the Pal's Paper Arts Color Challenge 36, but of course I was too late getting it in!

The color challenge was Barely Banana, Lavendar Lace, and Certainly Celery. Great colors for Spring and Baby cards!

Today I am meeting with my Stampin' Up! demo/friend to get my last order from her. She had been sick for a while, and now I cannot remember what I ordered! It's been a month. So, it will be a surprise!

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I am working on reopening my Etsy shop soon. I want to have many cards and pictures ready to go so that I am not opening an empty shop! I will certainly let you all know when it happens! I am hoping for this next week or so. :)

Okay, thanks for putting up with me today!

Sherrie

Any Occasion Note Card

3-1/2 x 4-1/4 inches

stamps: Happy Moments - SU

papers: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Barely Banana, Lavendar Lace, and some dsp -SU

ink: Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Lavendar Lace, Certainly Celery

etc: sewing machine: So Saffron stitched grosgrain - SU; rhinestones; Plum Pudding satin ribbon and button - PTI; border punch - Fiskars

Pal's Paper Arts Challenge 37 ~ Too Late!

Hello again!

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I had made this cute note card for the Pal's Paper Arts Challenge, but I missed the deadline! I actually missed last weeks too. (That happens when your stamping area is in chaos!) I thought I would share it anyways!The Pal's Paper Arts blog is really great if you have a lot of Stampin' Up! stuff to use up. Their challenges are based upon SU products, and the design team uses mostly SU products in their designs. I stumbled upon the blog from Mary Fish's blog, Stampin' Pretty, which I stumbled onto from the Mojo Monday Blog where she is a designer. Boy does she rock! I am going to try to participate in the Wednesday challenges from now on, since most of my stamps and stuff are SU. Should be fun!! (Plus I love their blinkie!)

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Happy Birthday Note Card

4-14 x 3-1/2 inches

stamps: SU Happy Moments and For All You Do (polka dots)

paper: Choc Chip, Bashful Blue, Barely Banana, Whisper White

ink: Basic Black, Whisper White, Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery

etc: SU large oval and scallop oval punches, rhinestones,Certainly Celery Twill ribbon, Fiskars border punch, sewing machine, stipple brush, aqua brush, dimensionals