Diamonds are Forever

Good morning...happy August 1st!  I can't believe how fast the summer is going....  With the new month comes a new challenge from Flat Friends; we would like to see you use a quote on your card.  Here's what I came up with:

I used one of Em's new images...isn't she pretty?  She's colored with pencils, cut out, and popped up.  I went the "Tiffany" route with the aqua and added ribbon, a button, and Swarovski flatbacks for embellishing.  The sketch is from Freshly Made Sketches (I flipped it).

Image: Flat Friends "Put a Ring on It" Digital Stamp

Sentiment: MFT

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select, Bazzill Bling CS

Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals, PTI Button, Wright's Grosgrain Ribbon

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's cards, you can see them here; we'd love to have you play along too!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Girls Challenges: Anything Goes 
Cutie Pie: Love and Marriage
Freshly Made Sketches: Sketch
The House that Stamps Built: Sparkle, Glitter, or Bling

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

For the Bride

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches; our sponsor for the week is My Besties; the image I used today was a free one from Facebook.

Here's the sketch:

I've colored the image with pencils and paired it with a soft, pink floral from my stash.  I've matted it in dark gray to accent her eyes and the dots in the paper.  I've embellished simply with ribbon and beads.

Image: My Besties Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Smokey Shadow, Imaginisce Patterned Paper
Embellies: Gray Grosgrain Ribbon, Beads (Hobby Lobby)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  Why not play along for a chance to win 5 My Besties images?

Challenges entered:

The Cutie Pie Challenge: Use a Cute Digi

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Here Comes the Bride

Good morning!  Flat Friends June challenge is "Anything But a Card"...after quite a bit of thought, I decided to go with a mini photo album (found on sale!) since this is the traditional wedding month.  I've selected the lovely "Here Comes the Bride" and colored her with pencils; I had coordinating glitter paper in my stash to mat the image with, and added flowers and vine which are cut from felt.  Here's a close-up...isn't she lovely?

Image: Flat Friends "Here Comes the Bride" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, The Paper Studio Glitter Paper
Embellies: Handmade Flowers (pink felt/Impression Obsession die), Cheery Lynn Designs Leafy Vine (felt)
Extras: Spellbinders Nestablities, Foam Tape

Please check out what the rest of the DT has created to inspire you, along with the challenge details, here...we would love to have you play along!!

Challenges entered:

A Creative Romance: Girly Creations
Alphabet Challenge Blog: "H" for Handmade Embellishments

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Congratulations, Jan!

One of my teamies from Creative Card Crew recently got married, so we decided to have a blog hop to honor the occasion.  So this one's for you, Jan!  Congratulations and best wishes!

If you'd like to hop along with us, here is the line-up:

Creative Card Crew Blog
Margaret
Elle
Joanna
Angela...that's me
Deanette
Vicky
Sheena
Mari

I'll bet Jan would love it if you stopped by and wished her well!

Here are the details for the card:

Image: DeNami

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream

Embellies: PTI Vintage Cream Felt, The Paper Studio Pearls, Cream Satin Ribbon

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities

Angela

Western Wedding

Hello there!  I've got a fun card to share using Charlie Bride and Groom from Clear Dollar Stamps.  (Click here to see the set; there is a wonderful variety of goodies.)  There is just something about Charlie that pulls me in and since it's June, I thought I'd make a wedding card.  Today I've used a pre-colored image and DP to match; I did a bit of distressing, added some ribbon, a handmade felt flower and some bling to dress it up a bit.  I like the contrast of the satin ribbon and crystals paired with the distressed papers.

Image: Clear Dollar Stamps Charlie Bride and Groom
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Sweet Blush and New Leaf
Ink: Printer
Embellies: PTI Sweet Blush Satin Ribbon, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "AB"
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Scalloped Rolled Flower Die (PTI felt), MFT Die-namics Upsey Daisy Die (leaves), SU! Dimensionals

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Just Some Lines: Wedding Creations
My Time to Craft: Weddings
Stampalot Challenge: BINGO (homemade flower, green, bling)

Ruby's Rainbow: Lace

Good morning!  It's time for another fun challenge at Ruby's Rainbow; the theme for this fortnight is lace.  Real lace, lace diecuts, etc...you choose!

March was my month to pick an image for our monthly challenge on SCS.  Since the wedding season is right around the corner, I went with this fun Changito image.  I love the look of sheer delight on her face!  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I distressed the edges of the DP, and added crochet lace, Prima flowers, and a ribbon tab.

Image: Stampendous
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate, SU! Regal Rose, Pebbles DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: Wright's Crochet Lace, Prima Flowers, SU! Brown Grosgrain Ribbon, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extras: Crayolas/Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Dimensionals

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's lacey creations.  You have 2 weeks to play along, so I would love to see what you come up with using lace....

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Shabby Wedding Chicks

Good morning! I've got a shabby, colorful wedding card to share today. I used the sketch from SCS and a fun mix of DP. The image is colored with pencils and accented with a black gel pen and glitter the edges of the papers are inked. I used the PTI doily edger die and the largest of the MFT mini rolled rose dies. (I will have to post pictures of all the sizes, there are 4; the little ones are so dainty and cute.)

Image: Stampendous Calendar Chicks "Wedding Chicks"

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Chai and Chamomile, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: SU! Naturals White, PTI Fine Linen (card base) and True Black, Fancy Pants Designs DP

Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Swarovski Flatback Crystal (AB), Black Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash)

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, PTI Doily Edger Die, MFT Mini Rolled Rose Die, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I thought this was a fun sketch; while making this card I thought of a few variations so I might have to try them out too....

Today my oldest turns 13! I may compile a few pictures to post later....

Thanks for stopping by; have a great day!

Angela

DeNami Cuddly Critters Blog Hop

Good morning! Welcome to the DeNami Cuddly Critters Blog Hop! The hop officially starts at 8 AM, PST, so I am a bit early. If you would like to hop along, you have until September 16, 11:59 PST, to leave comments on all the blogs (to be eligible for a prize).

DeNami is giving away THREE $20 gift certificates to their website! They'll be giving away one gift certificate to a random participant and TWO gift certificates to TWO people who comment along the hop! How cool is that?!

If you are here for the hop, you probably arrived from Annette's blog: Feeding the Soul with Art If you encounter a hiccup during the hop, you can refer back to the DeNami Design blog.

I have actually made 3 CAS cards for the hop. I used the same stamp, colored the same way, for each card. The images are colored with Primsacolor Pencils and Goo Gone. I thought it would be fun to show how you can get different looks with the same stamp.


First up is a card using a technique that I love to do...it's as easy as 1-2-3! Pierce, score, embellish.... This technique is quick and easy and I love the fun little border it creates! I went monochromatic with the cardstock and choose Swarovski "AB" Crystals for embellishing. I was so glad I was able to capture the pink shimmer of the crystals when I photographed the card.

For my second card, I again kept the card monochromatic with shades of cream. The felt flower is cut with a Spellbinder's die; I added some pearls and finished off the card with some satin ribbon.

For my third card, I was going for a Tiffany effect with the blue card base, made with Bazzill Bling which has such a lovely shimmer. I embellished with white satin ribbon topped with a taffeta gingham ribbon. This card measures 4x4.

Following are the recipies for the cards:

#1

Image: DeNami

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Sweet Blush

Embellies: Swarovski "AB" Flatback Crystals

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Tim Holtz Piercing Ruler, Lasting Impressions Piercer, Scor-Pal, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

#2

Image: DeNami

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream

Embellies: PTI Vintage Cream Felt, The Paper Studio Pearls, Cream Satin Ribbon

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities

#3

Image: DeNami

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Black, Bazzill Bling
Embellies: White Satin Ribbon, Black/White Taffeta Gingham Ribbon

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

Thanks for hopping along! Next up is DeNami's DT Member Rebeka with Beca's Sketches.

I hope you have enjoyed the hop today...don't forget to comment for the chance to win a DeNami gift certificate!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Bellarific Friday: Bling

Good morning! This week the challenge on Blogabella is bling. Great challenge; I love the stuff! DD says I went overboard, but I was having a good time.... I'm disappointed in the photo; the crystals have a yellowish cast. In real life, they are are clear and look lovely.

I used a layout I saw on Kathleen's blog, Will Stamp for Wine; Kathleen makes the prettiest cards! I thought the layout was interesting and would showcase the cake well; I like the elegance of the monochromatic pink, gray and white. The cake is colored with Prismas and I did use glitter on the "beaded" icing; although it's hard to see in the photo.

Image: Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Basic Gray, SU! Pink Pirouette DP

Embellies: White Satin Ribbon (my stash), Doodlebug Glitter, Swarovski Flatback Crystals

Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

You can see more bling-y goodies on Blogabella. Em is looking for a new Bella Babe and the current DT will be picking the new member based on the cards entered this month. I know it's a longshot, but "nothing ventured, nothing gained". I really, really want to be a Bella Babe so wish me luck!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoy your day!

Angela

I think I finally got it right!

Good Sunday morning! I wanted to make a quick post before I head out on my walk. I'm hoping the rain will hold off. It's definitely sweatshirt weather too...brrr!

I have another "buckle strap" card for you today. I'm happy with the way this one turned out. The others I wasn't quite happy with...something was not quite right. I have found that the color of the strap makes a huge difference in the finished look of the card. I had planned to put a white strap on this one, but it looked all wrong. Who would think that small piece of cardstock could make such a difference?

The chicks are colored with Prismas and accented with a touch of Doodlebug glitter. I also added a sentiment; I was rummaging through my stamps the other day and found this one that I had forgotten I had. I was planning to make a few wedding cards one of these days, so this stamp was on my mind.

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Hibiscus Burst, and Pure Black, Doodlebug DP

Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU! Word Window Punch, EK Success 3D Dots

Thanks for stopping by today; enjoy your day!

Angela