Card Patterns #146

Hi there!  Happy Saturday!  I don't know about you, but I am still scrambling around trying to get everything done before next week!  DH and I have already been out for 3 hours today!  But I am back now to share my DT card for Card Patterns Sketch #146.  This post is bittersweet as it is my last week as part of the Card Patterns DT.  It has been a wonderful 6 months and I will miss my teammates a lot!  I will still be playing along every week, that's for sure!  The Card Patterns team is taking a couple weeks off, so this is the last sketch for 2011.  The challenges will be back up and running in January.

On to this week's challenge.  Our sponsor this week is Catherine Pooler, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator.  Here is the sketch:

Here is my take on the sketch:

I started with a card base of SU Pale Plum and layered with Very Vanilla and patterned papers from the SU Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper collection generously provided to the DT by Catherine.  My image is from a very old SU set called See With The Heart.  I stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black onto Very Vanilla and colored very lightly with my Copics.  I sponged here and there with Antique Linen Distress Ink.  It was cut out with a Spellbinders Classic Circles die and matted with a Spellbinders Lacey Circles die.  The sentiment is also from a very old SU set called Happy Birthday Frame.  It was cut out and matted with Spellbinders Tags Shape 3.  I triple-loop bow of narrow silk ribbon and a small shimmery flower from my stash finished my card.  

I'm also submitting my card to Tuesday Throwdown #78 where the theme was "for someone special".

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns Sketch blog and check out the gorgeous creations from my wonderful and amazingly talented teammates! Will miss you, ladies! We hope you'll be inspired to play along with us!  The challenge goes an extra two weeks so you have plenty of time to create your card!

Have a great day!

Card Patterns #145

Hi there!  Happy Saturday!  I hope your weekend is off to a great start!  DH and I are headed out for the day, but before we leave, I wanted to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch Challenge. This week we are being sponsored by Monica Weaver at Add A Little Dazzle.

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #145:

Here is my take on the sketch:

I started with a card base of GKD Heavy Weight Ivory and layered with panels cut from metal sheets in Poison Ivy, Gold Nugget and Scarlet Red that Monica generously provided to the DT for our samples. I punched the border of the gold layer with a SU Scallop Border Punch.  I embossed the red layer with a Sizzix Large Damask embossing folder.  I cut a frame for the image panel from the Gold Nugget metal sheet using a Spellbinders Lacey Circle die.  My image is a precolored digi from Paulette at Create With TLC.  I printed it on layering weight ivory and cut it out and popped it up.   A few red gems, some lace trim and a metallic red ribbon bow finished my card.  It sure was hard to get a decent photo with all the shiny metal!

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns Sketch blog and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of my amazingly-talented teammates, our sponsor, Monica, and our wonderful Guest Designer, Jinny!  We hope you will be inspired to play along with us!

Have a terrific day and hope to see you soon!

Card Patterns #144 (and more)

Hi there!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  DH and I went out for an early breakfast then ran a bunch of errands so we wouldn't have to face the crowds later.  I'm hoping I'll be able to spend some time in the craft room this afternoon!  Before that, I am popping in to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This week we are again being sponsored by Kim at My Craft Spot.

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #144:

Here is my take on the sketch:

I started with a card base of GKD Fresh Asparagus and layered with patterned papers from the Graphic 45 Christmas Past 8x8 pad.   My vintage image is a digi called A Day of Skating from Create With TLC.  It was offered as a freebie during last week's Create With TLC Winter Wonderland Blog Hop.  I printed it on Cryogen White and colored with Copics.  I added a bit of Ice Glitter to the snowy hills in the background.  The sentiment is from the Shiny and Bright set, also from Create With TLC.  The image and sentiment panels were cut with Spellbinders Petite Oval Nestabilities.  I added some gold pearl accents around the scalloped frames with Gold Liquid Pearls.  I used some of the beautiful hand-dyed ribbon and Baker's Twine from My Craft Spot that Kim generously provided to the DT.  An old button from my stash finished my vintage Christmas card.

My card is also for two other challenges I like to do: this week's Color Throwdown #170:

and the current challenge at Through The Craftroom Door #15 (holiday theme and use at least three embellishments on your project - I used seam binding, Baker's Twine, glitter, Liquid Pearls and a button).

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns Sketch blog to see the gorgeous creations from the rest of the amazing DT, Kim (our sponsor) and our wonderful Guest Designer, Diana!  We hope you'll be inspired to play along with us this week!

Card Patterns Sketch #143

Hi there!  Hope your weekend if off to a great start!  DH and I did an early trip to the mall to get all the gift cards our nieces want and a few things for my Mom.  It was amazingly quiet after all the craziness yesterday!  We were so glad we held off until today!  It's a beautiful, balmy day and we got to sit outside for lunch!  How good is that at the end of November??

Anyway, now that I'm back, I'm popping in to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This time we are being sponsored by The Craft's Meow.  You'll definitely want to check out all the wonderful stamps and supplies in The Craft's Meow store!

Here is Sketch #143:

Here is my take on the sketch:

The DT was generously provided with some beautiful stamps from The Craft's Meow for our samples.  I used one of the ornaments and a sentiment from the Vintage Ornaments set. I started with a card base of GKD Lipstick Red and layered with patterned papers from the Melissa Frances Deck The Halls 6x6 pad.  I added some lace trim, dyed seam binding and a few pearls for my embellishments.  I stamped the ornament onto GKD Ivory with Memento Bamboo Leaves and stamped the sentiment inside with Memento Rhubarb Stalk.  I popped up the ornament on a small doily made with the Cheery Lynn Polynesian Sails Oval die.  A bit of Baker's Twine on the ornament finished my card.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns blog and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the DT, Lynn Miller (TCM DT) and our wonderful Guest Designer, Fran.   We hope you'll be inspired to play along with us this week!  We always love to see your creations!

Card Patterns #142

Hello!  I hope your weekend is off to a great start!  If you are looking for my card for the CSS Alumni Blog Hop, please scroll down one post.  I'm popping in quick to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This week, we are being sponsored again by Catherine Pooler, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator.

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #142:

Here is my take on the sketch:

Catherine generously provided the DT with some beautiful Stampin' Up products to use for our cards.  I started with a card base of Garden Green and layered with Early Expresso and papers from the Woodland Walk Designer Series Papers pack.  I stamped the bird from SU Friends 24-7 onto Very Vanilla with Memento Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black and colored it lightly with Copic markers.  It was cut out and popped up on foam tape.  I stamped the sentiment, also from Friends 24-7, with Early Expresso onto Very Vanilla and cut it out and matted it with Spellbinders Scallop and Classic Circle Nestabilities.  I punched the Vanilla border with the SU Scallop Trim Border Punch and added some Early Expresso ribbon.  A few vanilla pearls finished my card.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns blog and check out the gorgeous creations from my teammates and our wonderful Guest Designer, Krystyna!  We hope you'll be inspired to play along with us!

Have a great weekend!

Card Patterns #141

Hi there!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  DH and I have decided to spend the day out, so before we go, I'm popping in to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  Our sponsor this week is My Memories.   You'll definitely want to check out their My Memories Suite software for digital scrapbooking and their digital scrapbook kits.  The DT was generously provided with the software to play around with, so my "card" this week was actually created digitally using the My Memories Suite software.

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #141:

And here is my project for the sketch:

I used background papers and elements from the Magic Moments kit available from My Memories.  I arranged all of the elements using the My Memories Suite software.  

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns Sketch blog and check out the fabulous projects the rest of the DT created.  We've also included a little review of the My Memories Suite software, if you are interested. Our wonderful Guest Designer, Lenet, created a gorgeous card with this week's sketch.  You won't want to miss any of it!  We hope you'll be inspired to join us this week!

Have a great weekend!  Hope to see you again soon!

Card Patterns #140

Hi there!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  It's another beautiful fall day here in AL.  I'm not a big college football follower, but the local fans are going absolutely crazy over the big game today between Alabama and LSU!  All I know is this afternoon will be a perfect time to get my errands done because there won't be a soul out and about around here!  Anyway, I'm here to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This week we are being sponsored once again by Kim at My Craft Spot.

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #140:

Here is my take on the sketch:

I started with a card base of SU Cranberry Crisp and layered with patterned papers from the KaiserCraft December 25th 6x6 pad.  I used some beautiful Cranberry seam binding and Vintage Cherry Bakers Twine from My Craft Spot that was generously provided to the DT by Kim.  I used a several of the diecut elements that come in the KaiserCraft pad.  In addition, I created two "buttons" from heavy cardstock and patterned paper and covered them with Glossy Accents and tied them with more Baker's Twine.  A poinsettia sticker from my stash finished my card.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns Sketch blog to see the gorgeous projects from my teammates, Kim from My Craft Spot and our wonderful Guest Designer, Dayna!  You will surely be inspired by their creations!  We'd love to have you join us this week, too!

Enjoy your day!

Card Patterns #139

Hi there!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start! The temps have taken a big dive here, but at least there is no snow in the forecast!  Before getting on with the day,  I'm here to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch Challenge. 

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #139:

And here is my take on the sketch:

I went quite literal with the sketch this time.  I wanted to make another Christmas card to add to my stash and I decided to keep it simple and let the beautiful patterned papers from Webster's Pages Waiting For Santa/Sweet Season Petite Papers be the focal point.   The card base and mat are GKD Fresh Asparagus. The sentiment is from Gina K. Designs Festive Frame set and it's embossed with gold embossing powder. I added some dyed seam binding, a Webster's Pages Sparkler (to which I added a pearl) and a few extra adhesive pearls to finish my card.

Thanks for dropping by!  I really appreciate it!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns blog and feast your eyes on the gorgeous creations from the rest of the DT and our two very talented Guest Designers, Lori and Sabrina.  We hope you'll love what you see and you'll be inspired to play along with us!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Card Patterns Sketch #138

Hi again!  This is my second post today so if you are looking for my Guest Designer card for the Our Creative Corner challenge, please scroll down one post.  I'm back to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch. (#138).  This week we are once again being sponsored by Catherine Pooler, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator. 

Here is Sketch #138:

Here is my take on the sketch:

I flipped the sketch to vertical for my card.  Catherine generously provided the DT with some great Stampin' Up products for our samples.  I started with a card base of Concord Crush CS and layered with Pretty in Pink and patterned paper from the Lap of Luxury Designer Series Paper collection. I created the semi-circle panels with Spellbinders Scallop and Classic Circle dies and another pattern of the beautiful Lap of Luxury DSP.  I stamped the sentiment from the SU Birthday Greetings set with Concord Crush onto Very Vanilla and cut it out with a Spellbinders Labels 4 die.  I sponged the sentiment panel with Pretty in Pink while it was still in the die.  I used the coordinating Concord Crush Poly Twill Ribbon for my bow and added a pink button from my stash.  A few pink roses and  pearl accents made with a Viva Decor Rose Paper Pen finished my card. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns blog to see the fabulous creations from the Card Patterns DT and our wonderful Guest Designer, Berdien.  I know you'll love their creations and hopefully, you will be inspired to play along with us, too!

Card Patterns Sketch #137

Hello, there!  Happy Saturday!  I hope your weekend is off to a great start!  It's another nice fall day here in AL!  I can't wait to get outside to enjoy it!  Before I do, I am sharing my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This week, we are being sponsored again by Sparkle Creations.

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #137:

And here is my take on the sketch:

Sparkle generously provided the DT with some images to use for our cards.  Just in time for Halloween, I chose this fun image called Broomstick Lucy.  I colored her with Copic markers and added Stickles here and there for some extra shimmer. She was cut out and matted with Spellbinders Scallop and Classic Circle Nestabilities.  I used fun papers from the K & Co. Kelly Panacci Halloween pad for my background panels.  Some Halloween ribbon and a few purple gems finished my card.

My card is also for this week's challenge (#106) on the Just Us Girls blog ,which was a color challenge. 

Here is the color inspiration:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to will visit the Card Patterns blog and check out the fantastic creations from the rest of the Card Patterns DT, Sparkle and Peggy, and our very-talented Guest Designer, Jeanne!  I know you'll love their creations and we hope you'll be inspired to play along with us! 

Card Patterns Sketch #136

Happy Saturday!  It's a gorgeous fall day here in Alabama!  I can't wait to get out and enjoy the day!  Before I do, I'm popping in to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This week, we are being sponsored by Kim at My Craft Spot. 

Here is the Card Patterns Sketch #136:

And here is my take on the sketch:

Kim generously provided the design team with some beautiful hand-dyed ribbons and Baker's twine for our projects.  I chose to use some soft and pretty Petal Pink seam binding and Chocolate Truffle Brown Baker's Twine for mine.  I started with a card base of SU Blushing Bride and papers from the My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Two Blush 6x6 pad.   I machine-stitched around all the panels.  My sweet image is Lady Tilda from the Fairytale Collection 2010.  She's colored with Copics, cut out and popped up on foam tape.  A few tiny roses airbrushed with Copics finished my card.

My card is also for the current challenge (#28) in the Copic Challenge Group on Suzanne Dean's Color Me Creative Classroom site which was Vintage & Distressed Coloring. Suzanne has some fantastic videos there on how to color in this style. 

Thanks for stopping by! If you haven't already, be sure to visit the Card Patterns blog and check out the fabulous creations from my amazingly talented teammates, Kim from My Craft Spot and our wonderful Guest Designer, Suzanne.  We hope you'll be inspired to play along with us!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Card Patterns Sketch #135

Good morning!  Happy World Card Making Day!  I hope you will get to spend some time making cards today!  I sure hope to!  Before getting on with a few other things, I'm popping in to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch #135.  This week we are being sponsored by Paper Makeup Stamps.

Here is this week's sketch:

Here is my take on the sketch:

The DT was generously provided with images from Paper Makeup Stamps for our creations.  I chose this adorable image called Chelsea Fairy.  I started with a card base of SU Lucky Limeade and layered with patterned papers from the MME Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky 6x6 pad.  I printed Chelsea onto Cryogen White Iridescent and colored her with Copic markers.  I added Stardust Stickles to her wings for a little extra sparkle.  She was cut out and matted with Spellbinders Labels Four Large and Small.  I added some Mint Green Liquid Pearls to the scalloped borders. Three buttons with tiny silk ribbon bows finished my card.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns Sketch blog and check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the Card Patterns DT and our wonderful Guest Designer, Anna-Karin!

Have a great weekend!

Card Patterns Sketch #134

Hi there!  Hope you are enjoying your weekend so far!  I'm here to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch Challenge.  This week the challenge is sponsored by Catherine Pooler - Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator. 

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #134:

Here is my take on Tracy's fabulous sketch:

Catherine generously provided the DT with a package of Stampin' Up products to use for our cards.  I started with an A2-sized card base of Old Olive cardstock and layered with Baja Breeze and a beautiful paper from the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper collection.  For my middle panel, I punched the bottom layer with the Stampin' Up Scallop Trim punch and layered again with Baja Breeze.  I embossed a layer of Very Vanilla with the Cuttlebug Textile folder and added to the middle layers.  I punched out 1" circles from two other of the Springtime Vintage DSPs and popped them up on foam tape.  A bow of Old Olive Satin Ribbon and a few adhesive pearls finished my design.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns blog to see the fantastic creations from my teammates, Catherine Pooler and our very talented Guest Designer, Joanna!  We hope you will be inspired to join us for the challenge!

Have a great weekend!

Card Patterns Sketch #133

Good morning!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  I'm still struggling with my laptop crashing, but this time, the Geek Squad think they can fix it and recover my data.  Time will tell.  I managed to retake my photos and load everything I needed to my main computer so I'm able to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns sketch.  This week's challenge is sponsored by Sparkle Creations.  You should definitely check out all of the adorable stamps in Sparkle's store!

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #133:

And here is my take on the sketch:

I flipped the sketch to vertical.  Sparkle generously provided some images for the DT to use for our cards.  I chose this super cute image called Backpack Oliver for mine.  I started with a card base of SU Blue Bayou and layered with GKD Cranberry Tart and patterned paper from the Basic Grey Oliver 6x6 pad.  I colored Oliver with Copic Markers.  The image was cut out and matted with Spellbinders Scallop and Classic Petite Ovals Nestabilities.  A few coordinating brads finished my card.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns Sketch Blog and check out the fabulous samples from my incredibly talented CP teammates, some of the Sparkle Creations DT and our wonderful CP Guest Designer, Monika.  We'd love to have you play along with us!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Card Patterns #132

Hi there!  Happy Saturday!  I hope your weekend is off to a great start!  If you are looking for my StampTV CSS Alumni Blog Hop post, please click here or scroll down one post.

I'm popping in again to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch Challenge.  

Here is the sketch:

Here is my card:

This week we could anything in our stash for our creation.  I flipped the sketch to vertical and chose this super cute Mo Manning image called What's Cookin'.  She can be found in Mo's store here.  I started with a card base of SU Baja Breeze and layered with patterned paper from the My Mind's Eye Lime Twist happy Go Lucky 6x6 pad.  The image was printed on Cryogen White and colored with Copic markers.  I added a few Stickles to her apron for a little sparkle. The sentiment was computer-generated.  A couple of Rich Razzleberry ribbon tabs, some piercing and a little pearl finished my card.

Be sure to stop by the Card Patterns Sketch Blog and check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the design team!  We hope you will be inspired to play along with us!  We love it when you do!

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Card Patterns Sketch #131

Happy Saturday!  I'm sure many of you are already enjoying the long, holiday weekend! We've got lots going on this weekend.  Mostly it's house stuff, but that's OK.  Hopefully we'll have time for some fun and relaxation, too!  Before getting on with all that, I'm popping in here to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This week's sketch challenge is being sponsored by Kim at My Craft Spot. 

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #131:

And here is my card:

Kim generously provided the DT with some beautiful hand-dyed seam binding and baker's twine to use on our cards.  I used the Cranberry hand-dyed ribbon and Vintage Cherry baker's twine on mine.  I started with a square cad base of retired SU Blue Bayou and layered with patterned paper from the Webster's Pages Hollywood Vogue/WonderFALL Petite Papers pack.  I cut out the schoolhouse image from the same paper pack with Spellbinders Classic Circle Nestabilities and layered on dotted patterned paper cut with Spellbinders Scallop Circles Nesties.  The horizontal panel was made by adhering some strip of patterned paper and a Webster's Pages Fabric Ribbon.  I did some stitching around the borders and the strips.  I created a triple loop bow from the Cranberry seam binding using my Bow Easy. I added a button and a little bow of Vintage Cherry baker's twine. A row of adhesive pearls finished my creation.

Thanks for dropping by!  I always appreciate your visits!  Be sure to stop by the Card Patterns Sketch Blog and check out all the fantastic samples created by my incredibly talented teammates!  We'd love to have you play along with us!

Have a wonderful weekend!