Would you believe it's only 13 days until Spring?  I'm sure you wonder why I know this, right?  Well, my oldest daughter's birthday is March 20 (the first day of Spring), and every morning for the last  week she has given me a running countdown.  I can't help but smile and say, Really? 

Alright, let me tell you about today's card.  I combined three challenges for this baby (no pun intended).

CAS-ual Fridays - Hey Baby (CFC #42)
SplitcoastStampers - Sketch Challenge (SC375)
Use it Tuesday - All About Baby (Challenge #26)

Use it Tuesday Challenges you to use your stash (hoarded supplies).  I love this concept!  The challenges are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. If you haven't participated in these challenges, I hope you'll give them a try.  The hoarded supplies used for this card, Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury Cardstock and Martha Stewart Doilies.

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Rubber Stampede
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Gina K Designs-Pure Luxury White Card Base, We R Memory Keepers-Designer Paper, Bazzill-Solid Blue and Green
Accessories: Martha Stewart Doilies, Bling, Copics, Seam Binding

Happy Stamping!

Halloween Week 1 ~ A Card

Hi!  Today I have a Halloween card for you.  I used this weeks Sketch Challenge at SplitcoastStampers. Don't you just love this adorable image from Penny Black?  This card is for a little person, so I didn't want it too scary.

Recently, I discovered Memory Box card stock at my local stamp store.  It comes in an assortment of amazing colors and the backside is white.  It's perfect for using as a card base.  Call me crazy, but I really prefer my cards to have a white inside (better for writing)!  Below is a look at the inside of the card.

I hope you'll stop by tomorrow with another Halloween project!

Supplies: Stamps:Penny Black (image) Michaels $ Bin (sentiment)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Memory box
Accessories: Copics, Ribbon

You Light Up My Life

Hi Friends,

I have a quick post for you today. It's another sketch challenge from SplitcoastStampers. I've had this sketch and supplies sitting on my work table all week and finally, I made time to put it all together today.

I was going for the shabby chic look, but don't think I quite achieved it.

Supplies:
Stamps: B Line Designs
Paper: Stampin'Up Whisper White (card base), Other Paper - Unknown
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Spellbinders, Bling, Handmade Flower, Tulle, and a Dymo Label Maker

Have a great week and remember: You can't finish something until you start it!

Cheryl

Sketch Challenge 306

I love today's sketch at SplitcoastStampers!  I'm definitely going to use this one again.

 

I colored Santa's Coat with Copics.  I'm still working on my blending technique.  The doilie behind the image is from Martha Stewart.  The collar, cuffs and bottom the jacket has iridescent glitter.  It doesn't show well in the picture.

Supplies:

Stamps:  A Muse
Paper:  American Crafts, Stampin' Up, Gina K Designs
Accessories:  Ribbon, Button, Baker's Twine, Martha Stewart Doilies, Spellbinders

I hope to have some Christmas Tag and a Christmas project to show you soon.  Thanks for stopping by.

Cheryl

SplitcoastStampers Sketch Challenge 305

This card is 4 1/4 square...I just love this size. I used the sentiment from Gina K's new Winter Wings Set. Now that I have this adorable set out, I have to make another card using one of the main images! To find this Sketch Challenge and how to play along, go to SplitcoastStampers. From the Home page move down to Weekly Challenges.  They are always a wonderful source of inspiration!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Gina K. Designs - Winter Wings
Paper: Stampin' Up - Solids    Designer Paper - From My Stash
Ink: Memento - Rich Cocoa & Potter's Clay
Accessories: Spellbinders, Vintage Lace, Glitter Leaf (Hobby Lobby), Sponge  

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheryl

My Very First Post!

I'm so excited....  I've been thinking about starting this blog for over a year now.  I would always tell myself  I don't have the time, or there are so many other things that need my time and attention.   And then there was that nagging fear that blogging would be way to hard for me to figure out.  Well, I finally did it and I'm glad I did!
   
So..... let me tell you about today's card.  Actually, I have two.  The first card is for today's Sketch Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.



Supplies:

Penny Black Stamp, Copics, Spellbinder Dies, Martha Stewart Web Punch, Handmade Felt Flower, Button and Baker's Twine.

Here's my second card.  It's 4 1/4 square.  I just love this size. 

Supplies:

Studio G Stamp (Michael's $ Bin), Copics, Spellbinder Dies, Martha Stewart Web Punch, and Baker's Twine.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cheryl