Just Rite Sympathy Damask with Stitches

Happy Saturday!

Today, I have a super simple Sympathy card.  I used Just Rite Sentimental Damask stamp set.  The dies are Lil Inkers Design stitch rectangles and My Favorite Things Sentiment Label Strip.  

The cardstock is PTI Dark Indigo and White stamped with PTI Dark Indigo ink.  I think this would be a great card for any occasion and the stamp set gives lots of options. 

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings

Deb

Taylored Expressions - Birthday Peonies

 Happy Saturday!

I have a few more cards I made with Taylored Expressions - Simply Stamped Peonies stamp set.  I shared the Mother's Day card I made a couple weeks ago.  I made these birthday cards that same week using the same set, ink and papers.

The peony flowers are 3 step stamps for each the 3 peony flowers sizes.  I used PTI inks - Sweet Blush, Pale Peony and Berry Sorbet.  The leaves are a 2 step stamp.  I used PTI Spring Moss and Simply Chartreuse ink.

I used a mix of dies for these cards.  For the above card, I used 2 dies to create the white panel.  First I cut a stitched rectangle using a Lil Inkers Designs die, then cut the scalloped edge with Simon Says Stamp! die Twisted Stitch Borders. 

The second card also uses 2 dies - MFT Sentiment Label and Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle.  

The Happy Birthday sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp! "It's You Birthday".  

Cardstock is from PTI Pale Peony and the coordinating patterned paper.

Thanks for stopping by,

Blessings...

Deb

My Favorite Things - Tic Tac Toe

Happy Sunday!

This week, I have a card I made the week of Valentine's Day. I had this idea for Valentine's Day, but didn't get the card made in time, so it will be an anniversary card. Can't believe it has been 18 years today!

This is My Favorite Things - Tic Tac Toe and Square shaker frame die.  This die has a matching stamp set X's and O's, which has the great sentiment 'Love Wins', which I used on the inside of the card.   I made 2 versions of the tic tac toe in white and black to use all the cut outs. I used an embossing folder heart background to add another layer and some texture.

  

Which do you like better?  I can't decide.  The black background is kind of like a chalkboard which is fun.

Details:

Stamps: My Favorite Things X's and O's

Dies: My Favorite Things Tic Tac Toe and Square shaker and Lil Inkers Stitched Rectangles

Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug Hearts

Papers: PTI Poppy Red, White and Black

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings to You

Deb

Sympathy - Brayer Ink Background

Happy Saturday!

I was looking through Pinterest for inspiration and was reminded of a brayer technique I hadn't done in years with reinker inks and baby wipe.

I placed the wipe on a large acrylic block and inked it with purples, blues and greens.  Then I used a brayer to pick up the stripes and apply the ink to the paper.  Originally I was hoping to create a landscape scene, but it I didn't come up with anything I liked so I just die cut the background and stamped a the sentiment and added some smooth bubble gems.

The mat is vellum, another inspiration from a card I saw online.  I always forget about using vellum, it adds a lot of interest.   

In the end this card took 3 weeks to come together.  Sometimes it is just hard, but I love how it came together in the end.

Here is a second card with the background, this one I pressed the paper on the inked wipe so the texture transferred.

Details:

Stamp: The Cat's Meow - Hope Blooms

Die: Lil Inkers Stitched Rectangles

Papers: PTI White, Indigo Blue, Vellum

Embellishments: Recollections smooth bubble gems

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessing to You,

Deb

My Favorite Things - Roses In Bloom Birthday

Happy Saturday!

Around Christmas time, I placed an order with My Favorite Things and got this lovely rose die free with purchase.  I decided to get out my Copic airbrush system and give that a try to make a background.  The die cut rose is colored with Copic markers.  

I made a few cards with a couple different sentiments.

Details:

Stamps: Birthday Wishes (Verve - Surely Goodness); You are in our thoughts (The Crafts Meow - Hope Blooms); Just Rite French Rose Background

Inks: PaperTrey Ink Black and Berry Sorbet 

Papers: PTI White and Berry Sorbet

Die: MFT Roses in Bloom die, Lil Inkers stitched rectangle

Copic Colors: B02, BG13, R12, R14, R17, YG61, YG63, YG67

Embellishments: Hero Arts Clear smooth gems 

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings to you,

Deb

Just Rite - Sentimental Damask

Happy Saturday!

Today I have a couple simple Sympathy cards 

using Just Rite Sentimental Damask.

Inks: PTI Kraft, True Black
Cardstock: PTI Vintage Cream, True Black, Kraft

PTI banner and Lil' Inkers Design stitched rectangle dies 

Black gems

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Penny Black - Blooming Garden

Happy Saturday!

Today, I have a birthday card.  I'm thinking Spring.

The stamp set is Penny Black - Blooming Garden.  

There are several great flowers in this set.

I stamped the flowers in soft stone on white cardstock,

then added the 2 colored flowers, the banner and sequins.

The Happy Birthday stamp is from Just Rite Sentimental Damask.  

Close Up:

Copic Colors: V06, V12, V15, V17, YG93, YG95, YG97

Inks: PTI Soft Stone, Memento Black
Cardstock: PTI White, Ripe Avocado, Lavendar Moon, Plum Pudding

FSJ Bloom Time sequins

PTI banner and Lil' Inkers Design stitched rectangle dies 

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

PaperTrey Ink - Sweet Life

Happy Saturday!

Today, I have a feminine card for any occasion.

I used PaperTrey Ink Sweet Life stamp set.  The roses 

are 2 and 3 step stamps, which creates such a vibrant flower.

The script background is from A|Muse studios.

Inks: PTI Soft Stone, Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel,
Chartruece and Ripe Avocado
Cardstock: PTI White, Ripe Avacado, Sweet Blush, Scarlet Jewel

FSJ Bloom Time sequins

Lil' Inkers Design stitched rectangle dies 

Challenges:
Crafty Calendar - Female
Crafty Friends - All that glitters
Sweet Stamper - Stamping & no designer papers
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
Dragon's Lair - Anything Goes + flowers
Fussy & Fancy - Anything Goes

Polkadoodles - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #329

Happy Saturday!

We have a new sketch #329 at Sketch Saturday.  Our sponsor is A Random Fan with a prize of 3 digital images of the winners choice.  

The sketch this week was designed by Vannessa...

My Interpretation:

I created a fun scene using Travel Bug.  

Close Up

You can see all the DT inspiration and enter our challenge HERE.  Hope you will join us this week.

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #323

Happy Saturday!

We have a new sketch challenge at Sketch Saturday.  Our sponsor this week is Bunny Zoe's Crafts and the prize 10 pound gift certificate.

Alex designed this weeks sketch.

I used a set from Fun Stampers Journey called 'Fly Away' which was the June Stamp of the month.  It will be available again soon - September I think.  I was told SOTM sets will be available for purchase 3 months after the card kit. The first official FSJ catalog debuts in September too.

Close Up

Supplies --
Stamps: Fun Stampers Journey 'Fly Away'
Ink: VersaMagic Magic Red
Papers: A|Muse Cloud paper
Cardstock: PTI Blueberry Sky, Spring Rain, White
Dies: Taylored Expressions Cloud border, Lil Inkers Clouds
Sequins

You can see all the DT inspiration and enter our challenge HERE.  Hope you will join us this week.

Challenges:

ScrapbookerPhD - 3 die cuts and add some sparkle

Seize the Birthday - ATG birthday

4 Crafty Girls - Anything Goes

DRS Designs - They say it's your birthday

Little Red Wagon - Happy Birthday

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

2 Cute Ink Challenge #109 - At the Beach

Happy Monday!

There is a new challenge starting today at 2 Cute Ink.  The theme is At the Beach.  This is a new image - Biker Crab.

I got a new toy for my birthday a couple weeks ago - a Brother Scan N Cut machine. The waves are a free svg file I found online.  The machine is truly amazing.

Close Up

Supplies --

Digital Image: 2 Cute Ink Biker Crab

Cardstock: PTI Spring Rain, Bazzill Evening Surf, Huckleberry Pie, Kraft

Copic Colors: R22, R24, R29, N1, N3, N4, N5, N7, B21, B23, B26, Y32, Y35, Y38, 0.

Die - Lil Inkers Designs Sun

You can see all the DT inspiration and enter the challenge HERE.

Check out the 2 Cute Ink etsy shop HERE.

Challenges:
Get Inky - Summer Creations
Fairytale Challenge - Lazy summer days
Creative Corner - Summertime
Bloggers - Summertime

Thanks for stopping by...
Blessings,
Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #309

Happy Saturday!

We have a new sketch challenge today at Sketch Saturday.  Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp with a generous $25 gift certificate going to the lucky winner of the sketch challenge. 

Here is this week's sketch #309 and I designed the sketch this week.  I was thinking May flowers and a specific flowerbox die I had not used yet when designing it.  Simon Says Stamp carries the die too!

Here is my card:

 

I used a set by Nina B "Stitched Flowers".  The flowerbox die is from Poppy Stamps.  I paperpieced the flowers and leaves, then added buttons to the centers.

Supplies -- 

Stamp: Nina B Stitched Flowers

Patterned Papers: Lilybee Designs Double Dutch

Cardstock: PTI Kraft and Chartreuse 

Dies: Poppy Stamps Small Flower Box and Lil Inkers Designs Stitched frame

Buttons: PTI Summer Sunset, Blueberry Pie, Pure Poppy and Linen

Button twine

You can see all the DT inspiration and enter the sketch challenge HERE.

Challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Flowers

Little Miss Muffet - Button Bonaza

Crafty Little Fairies - In the garden

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #308

Happy 1st Saturday in May!

It is Jen's DT week at Sketch Saturday so we have a new sketch challenge and a great sponsor too. This week the sponsor is Clearly Whimsy from Whimsy Stamps with a $15 gift certificate this week. 

Here is Jen's Sketch #308:

My Interpretation:

I needed an anniversary card for today.  Some friends from church are celebrating 25 years by renewing their vows this afternoon.  This turned out to be a quick card and I think it turned out to be quite elegant too.

Supplies --

Stamp: Sentiment by Nina B

Ink: PTI Enchanted Evening

Patterned paper: My Mind's Eye 'Come Away with Me'

Cardstock: PTI Kraft and Enchanted Evening

Sewing machine with cream thread

Die: Lil' Inkers Stitched Hearts

You can see all the DT creations and enter the sketch challenge HERE!

Challenges:
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes
Sister Act Challenge - Anything Goes
The East Wind - Dies cuts or punches
4 Crafty Girls - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings, 
Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #301

We have a new sketch challenge starting today at Sketch Saturday!.  The sponsor this week is Bunny Zoe's Craft and the prize is £10 gift certificate.

This week's sketch was designed by Jen:

I rotated the sketch clockwise 90 degrees and mirrored it this week.

I used an image this week from 2 Cute Ink; this is Best Fins.  I think this would a cute card for a baby shower or new baby.

Supplies --

Digital Image: 2 Cute Ink Best Fins

Patterned paper: Heidi Grace Sunshowers

Cardstock: Bazzill Rain and PTI Limeade Ice

Copic Colors: BG000, BG11, BG15, BG18, YG21, YG23, RV21, RV23, RV25

Dies: Nestabilities Circles, Lil Inkers Hearts

Embossing plate Darice Dot Background

You can see all the DT inspiration HERE and enter the challenge.

Thanks to all those who stopped by my blog last week for the hop!  My blog was one with Blog Candy.  :D

The winner was Ginger of Andora's Stamping Studio

The prize: Simple Stories 24/7 and Smarty Pants 

Ginger please contact me with your mailing address and I will get your prize sent out!

Challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More - Anything Goes

Fab 'N Funky Challenges - Animals (No People)

Little Red Wagon - Truly Dimensional

Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #285

Happy Saturday!  

We have a new sketch challenge at Sketch Saturday! The sponsor this week is Bunny Zoe's Crafts and the prize is a £10.00 gift certificate.

  Here is the sketch #285 (designed by Jen):

Here is my card using the sketch

Supplies --

Stamps: PaperTrey Ink Little Bitty Bird

Sentiment: Raisin Boat Perfect Partners

Ink: Memento Cocoa

Patterned Papers: Heidi Grace Designs Sun showers

Cardstock: PTI Pure Poppy, Bazzill Lemon Bliss

Copic Colors: BG10, BG72, Y11, Y15, Y19, Y35, R22, R24, R29

Dies: PTI medium scallop, Lil' Inkers Design Hearts

Sewing machine and cream thread

You can see all the deign team creations and enter the challenge HERE.

Challenges:
CCEE Stampers: Stitches
Crafty Creations: Dies and punches
Digistamps4Joy: Stitching
The Paper Shelter: For Someone Special

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #283

Hi All,

Today we have a new sketch challenge and it is Jen's week to host at Sketch Saturday.  The sponsor is Clearly Besotted and the prize is a stamp set of your choice.

Here is Sketch #283 (designed by Jen):

My Interpretation:

I found a new digi shop called A Random Fan. It just opened in August and this is an image from Sherry's shop.  This is Gemma's Secret Crush.  Sweet isn't she?  I love her hair.  Makes a great anniversary card or valentine.  I'm ahead of schedule :D  I swapped out the star in the sketch for a heart.

Supplies --
Image: A Random Fan Gemma's Secret Crush
Stamp: Lil Inkers Rainbow and Cloud Sentiments
Patterned Papers: My Mind's Eye Love Me
Cardstock: Bazzill Berrylicious and Strawberry Splash
Ink: PTI True Black
Copic Colors: E00, E11, E13, E21, R02, RV21, RV23, RV25, RV29, E33, E35, E37, E59
Sewing machine with white thread
Coluzzle Heart stencil 

You can see all the DT inspiration and enter the challenge HERE.

Challenges:
Card Crafter's Circle - Cute cards
Crafty Little Fairies - For the one you love
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
Simon Says Challenge - Anything Goes
Stamping Royalty - Anything Goes
Whimsy Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes with uplifting sentiment

Thanks for stopping by...
Blessings,
Deb