This is our sketch challenge this week at ISC. I changed it up a bit this week and flipped it on it's side. The tag is not my creation........I got it from someone at some point in time, maybe an RAK or a swap??? The artist put her initials on it, but unfortunately that didn't help me. Since the tag looked a bit vintage to me, I decided to go vintage with the reast of it. I distressed the edges of the card with the distressing tool from SU. I also inked th edges because they looked to plain.

Well, I think that's it. As always, if you have any questions for me.......just ask and I'll try and get back with you. TFL!

ISC Weekly Sketch Challenge

We now have weekly sketch challenges at ISC!! Robin has been working her hiney off to get some sketches together and some sponsors for prizes. This is our very first week and boy was I inspired!!!

I stuck to the sketch as much as I possibly could. I am very pleased with the results. The three pairs of flip flops are actually in beer bottle caps (Oberon to be exact......yummy!). The stamp set is "Just Beachy" from Stampin' Up (with exception of the word SUMMER). The ribbon was sent to me by my dear friend Lisa, and the gold fish charm was sent to me by Robin herself. The bling was sent to me by my BFF Vicky.

If you have any questions, please feel free to leave me a comment, and thanks for stopping by!!

Follow Your Heart

I finally had a chance to participate in this week's sketch challenge over at Stamping 411. I used my new clear stamps from SU (the sentiment). They are more like cling stamps than clear, but it is pretty easy to place the image. The big thing about these stamps is that your clear block has to be very, very clean in order for the stamp to stick to it well. I'm guilty of not keeping them clean so this will be a big adjustment for me. I have found that rubbing alcohol works the best so far. I have tried baby wipes, but they seem to leave a slight residue that prevents them from sticking as best they can. Thanks for stopping by!!!

Pot of Gold

Here is my card for this week's challenge at Stamping 411. The operators came up with quite a unique sketch!!! I had a ton of fun with this one. I'm into making St. Patrick's Day cards right now. I know it's early, but I don't like waiting til the last moment. TFL!!

Easter?!?!!?!?...........in January!!???!?!?

Yes, I know it's January............but I just couldn't help myself!!! I just purchased (stole) this stamp set on ebay. I couldn't wait to use it and bring some spring to my blog. This card is for this week's sketch challenge over at Stamping 411. It was a fun and easy sketch this week, which is good because I'm really into the easy side of things as of late. Hoping for less stress in my life this year...........hahahahaha!!!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!!

Kiss Me, I'm Irish!!

Well, not really. I figured I'd take a walk on the wild side and make a St. Patty's Day card for this weeks sketch challenge over at Stamping 411. This isn't really a favorite holiday for me to make cards for. It doesn't seem to bring with it very many cute stamps and such. If anyone knows what I did with one of my Leprechaun stamps, please let me know. It seems to have run off somewhere!!!! It's a wood block stamp, so it's not like it could really disappear like those clear ones seem to do!!!! I made my own background paper and just punched out partial images of some of the stamps I have. TFL!!!

Got Cake???

Here is my card for Sketch Challenge 130 from Stamping 411. I didn't follow everything exactly........but when do I???

This little guy is just too cute!!! I debated coloing him..........still may go back and do so........but I wanted to make a card with just the three colors. I found this to be another great sketch from The Operators!!!! These sketches really help me get the lead out.

Over at ISC, we have weekly challenges and we decided not to have an official challenge this week due to the Holiday. I did issue a No Challenge Challenge to them this week and this is it!!!! I challenged them to head on over to Stamping 411 and try the sketch. Hopefully some of them will do so.

TFL!!

Hot Rod Birthday

Yet another great sketch from the gals at Stamping 411!!! This is sketch 129. These sketches really help with my mojo:) I'm really in need of some masculine Birthday Cards and the sketches are a great way to get me to do some. My friend Anne sent me this image and I think that it works really well here. TFL!!!

Stamping 411 Sketch 128

Well, I used a very loose interpretation of the sketch this week. I used an olive green cardstock for the base, patterned paper that resembles wood, and the white core burnt orange cardstock that I ran thru my CB and sanded. The black is actually some ribbon scrap. I turned the sketch on it's side for something different. The image is from SU and is watercolored on watercolor paper. TFL!!

Mojo Monday 113

I finally had the motivation to do a card for Mojo Monday 113!! I have been cursed with headaches all week and finally felt like crafting. TFL!!!

Stamping 411 Sketch 126

Here is my card for sketch 126 at Stamping 411. I just got this embossing folder and stamp set from SU and was just itching to use it!!! I've seen this color combo several places and wanted to give it a try. This sketch was a bit more challenging than last week's, but I still had alot of fun doing it. I think I'm finally done with my Christmas cards too!!!! TFL!!

Stamping 411 Sketch 125

I've never done a card for this site before, but thought I'd give it a try. I'm in need of some "Just Because" type cards and decided to make one for this sketch. TFL!!

Mojo 111

Here is my card for Mojo Monday 112. I brayered over the white cardstock that had been embossed with Snowflakes CB embossing folder. The scalloped border, brown snowflake and snowflake on the half circle are from a SU scrapbooking kit, the brown cardstock is from JoAnne's and is stamped with SU white craft ink and the NOEL is a piece of chipboard coverd with white cardstock and a Martha Stewart stamp. TFL!!

Mojo Monday 111

Here is my card for Mojo Monday 111. I'm in full Christmas Card mode here and am making progress!!! Everything I make these days seems to revolve around Christmas. Thanks for looking!!!

Weekly Challenge 8/30 at ISC

Our weekly challenge this week at ISC is: Make a card with some of your favorite things. That's what I did!!! This card has my favorite color (purple), my favorite stamp set....well, right now anyway...Loads of Love, my favorite fall paper from Debbie Mumm, my favoite bling (diamonds), my favorite season (fall), my favorite fiber (ribbon), my current favoite technique (watercoloring) and finally this is a sketch from my favorite sketch site............Mojo Monday!!!! TFL!

Mojo Monday Sketches

I recently asked the question at ISC: I am layout challenged, can someone help me??? Well, help they did. One of the sites suggested has something they call Mojo Monday were they put a sketch out there and you make a card from that. Here are some of my creations.

The first card is stamped with my new stamp set from SU. Loads of Love. Scraps were used on this card, I didn't have to cut into any new pp!!!

The second card is also made from scraps!! I used papers that have been sitting in my stash forever!!! The cute butterfly sticker has also been flying around in my stash for quite some time. The smile stamp is a stamp I have only used about 3 times, and I've had it for years and years! The beautiful pearls are from my great friend Lisa.......isn't she just super???

The third card is made from paper from SU. I love this set of paper.......so pretty!!! I did have to cut into a piece of new paper for this. The stamp is from a set that I have never used.

The fourth.......scraps again!!! I juse SU Just Beachy for this fun summer themed card.

Finally the fifth!!! This card was made from scraps as well. My husband's aunt bought me some buttons from a yard sale and this adorable frog button was in the stash!!! I thought it worked beautifully with this stamp. The stamp is from a set that my BFF Vicky sent me. I tell ya, she is one great gal!!

TFL!!