Fancy Phrases

 I am glad that you've come back to visit! For today's card I'm returning to my roots. First crafty loves: Stampin' Up!, flowers, coloring and classic design. 

The Fancy Phrases set caught my eye in the catalog and I loved the sentiments included. The greeting I used continues inside with "I count you twice!"  

This card is the first I've made using it, opting to color the pretty florals with Copics. I fussy cut some parts of the image to hang outside of the rectangle. The designer paper (from Doodlebug) has a touch of texture that complements the image well. 

I'm playing along with the challenges at Freshly Made Sketches 

 

SSS Weekly Challenge Make It Sparkle and NBUS this week! I added  a few gems and shimmer pen for sparkle. 

I am definitely counting my blessings today, and you are one of them!

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

You're so Kind!

 Hello on this pretty October day! 
I appreciate you coming to visit my blog and echo the "You're So Kind!" sentiment from the stamp set I am featuring today. It's my second card using the Hey Fall stamps (SuparPea Designs) and I'm thinking it's kind of you to bear with me (pun intended.)

Slim cards and critters are definitely finding their way into the-what-I-love-most-for-my-blog posting lately and I have to confess that there are NEW critters waiting to join the line-up. I've mentioned wanting to create cards with a lighthearted theme and critters seem to fill that need well. The cuter and more cartoon-like, the better!

I carted my Copic markers to the kitchen table so I can color up a bunch of images for future use in spare moments.  Because there were so many to fit on the card, I used a card stock panel (Pool Party - SU!) instead of inking up a scene so they would stand out.

I'll be sending this to the grands so I glued everything down tight. I'm so used to adding foam behind the images and panel that this looks pretty simple without the dimension. 

Critter themes abound this week in challenges! I am joining The Paper Players Theme Week (Fall Critters)

SugarPea Meant to be Sent (Fall Holiday) and the current Anything Goes challenge at Simon Says Stamp.  Also joining the Tic Tac Toe Challenge  where I chose the diagonal row: thankful, leaf, acorn.

As I finish this up it's a lovely sunny day on my screened porch and I feel grateful to be well and sitting outside. Stay well, friends! See you soon. 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: SugarPea Designs Hey Fall stamps and dies

Accessories: Copic markers, white gel pen, Slim Film City Dies - Mama Elephant

Joyful Christmas

 

Hello friends! 
I'm just wanting to share a post inspired by another great sketch by Jen at Freshly Made Sketches. I thought this sketch would be perfect for highlighting the gorgeous paper roses in the Cosy Rosy Christmas pack. 
The papers are so gorgeous I had a hard time picking the one to use for this design. 

When all was said and done, I might have used a different one for a cleaner look. Nice thing is, it's just paper so I can try another one any time!  

 I added a satin bow and red and silver foil die cuts with foam behind them for the sentiment.

My card is a  4-1/2" square. I hope that as you begin another week you will feel ready and steady as you go. Let's keep on keeping on with crafting to help us stay in touch. Thank you for spending some of your time here with me. 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Cute Critters Continued

 Hey there! 

I have quite a few card ideas for critters coming up in future posts but today's card features the cuties from the Birthday Buds stamp set (MFT).

Creating an inked background was a perfect fit with the sketch offered this week at MFT so I was encouraged to play along. I loved coloring this pig and his buds with Copics. Oxide inks in Tumbled Glass and Cracked Pistachio were used and spatters added of water and white ink.

Don't know what I think of the glittered star in the sky since it's not a night scene. Blame it on the sketch as I needed a third circle, lol. A little fun and artistic freedom.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead. Stay well, enjoy the things you can, and find ways to be creatively social Thanks so much for your kind visits and comments. You make my day!

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

The Color Hues #3

 Welcome to the Color Hues Challenge #3! I've been loving the Color Hues Color Challenge and especially the inspiration I get from all of you! We are so grateful for the fabulous entries since we've begun, and your enthusiasm in playing along! For our third challenge, we'd like you to use Gold and Cream. You will be aware comparing my photos that this color combo is hard to photograph well. 

This photo shows the details best and the second one portrays the colors better. 

I had the Floral Fantasy set by Papertrey Ink in my mind as soon as I saw these colors. They speak elegant holiday to me, and I added the texture behind the buck using the Evergreen Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up! 

Gold embossing, gold mirror card stock and gold flat sequins dress it up. Remember taffeta ribbon? Thankfully I still have a bit. This did just call for a sweet bow. 

Can't wait to see what you make for this challenge! Check out the blog and be inspired by the team's sample too! I am so thankful for your visit to my blog today.

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

          Make something beautiful!

A Card Sketch Take Two

 Happy new day! I woke up feeling energetic and couldn't wait to stamp. I want to make all the things today. This card made up quickly and now I'm re-directing to get myself outside on this gorgeous fall day! 

When you love a sketch it's so easy to make two while you're at it. This card is a repeat of the sketch from yesterday. 

I love how simple cards can be so versatile and go from monochromatic to colorful, artsy to elegant, and whimsical to dramatic.

Absolutely in love with the Artistry Blooms DSP (Stampin' Up!) I colored the roses in matching hues with Copics. The sentiment and flowers are embossed in gold, and I added gold flat sequins so it's flat to mail. 

Stamp sets are Hello & Thanks (WPlus9) and Blooming Sentiments (Penny Black.)

Thank you, CAS(E) This Sketch!   

Thanks to you for visiting today, hope you are doing well. 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Thankful

 Hello and welcome to my blog! I was very busy last week with non- crafty stuff but I'm jumping in with a clean and simple card for you today. 

When I find myself short on time I prefer making a card quickly  because it keeps my mojo flowing, instead of taking a break until I have time to make a more elaborate one.

I began with scraps on my desk and a great sketch to make this monochromatic design. I created a panel with Distress Oxide inks and had used it in THIS card. I cut two panels to use in today's card and I can't be sure you won't see some of it again! 

The leaves are from WPLus9 (Autumn Leaves) colored with Copics and die cut. The sentiment is from Neat & Tangled (Oak Leaf).

I'm entering the CAS(E) This Sketch challenge, I loved this sketch and the lovely DT samples. 

I hope you have a wonderful day today. I enjoyed your visit! 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!