Time for sketches! #93

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #93 this week.

If you want to play along, make sure you upload your link to the site so we can all check it out! (Now you can turn it, flip it, stretch it and rotate it).

There isn't a lot of stamping on this card. The labels were cut using my Cricut and "Storybook" cartridge from Provo Craft. I stamped the sentiment ($stamp from Studio G) onto the cream label using Jumbo Java (VersaMagic) ink. Just to add a bit of color (craft ink) on the flowers. Then, I sponged around the edges with New Sprout (Memento) craft ink. The Designed paper is from the Basic Grey paper pad called "Two scoops". I made the border using my edge punch and layering that cute Ribbon in the middle of the border.

For embellishments, I added some Dew Drops, Stickles, Gemstones and of course, piercings.

Here's a pictures that shows the dimension better. Be sure to stop by the Sketches! {by tamara} blog to see what the rest of the Team did for this challenge. It's definitely awesome:

RECIPE: Stamps: Sentiment (Studio G); Papers: Green and Cream c.s., Patterned paper (Basic Grey); Inks: Jumbo Java (VersaMagic), New Sprout (Memento); Accessories: Ribbon, Dew Drops, Gemstones, Waterfall Stickles, Foam tape, "Storybook" Cricut cartrige (Provo Craft); Tools: Cricut, Scor-Pal, Corner punch (Fiskars), Edge punch, Paper Piercer.

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Today i presen my first card I made with my friend Lindsay's New Digi Stamp. Please check out her new Digi Stamp On-line Store! She has the most adorable digi stamps for sale, starting at only $1! Don't forget you can print them out over and over again! All you would do is download it, then print it onto white cardstock and color it in! (after paying for it).

I made this card using the from Lindsay Digi stamp image "Chick and egg". I printed out the image two times exactly the same size. Then I cut out the part that I wanted to be 3-D and added it on top of the original image. I used 3-D pop dots to make them stand out on dimentionals . Added some Diamond Glaze to the image.

For sentiment I used $stamp set from Studio G. To finish the card, I added some ribbon, gemstones, Dew Drops and piercings.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 14

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #14. Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. (Now you can turn it, flip it, stretch it and rotate it).

In this card, I used the brayer technique for the background on the main image, then stamped the wild flowers ("Silhouettes" from Inque Boutique) over the top using Graphite black (Brilliance) craft ink. All of this is stamped on Glossy White cardstock (I've found that works best for the brayer technique). The base ink is from a Big and Juicy pad -"Foliage".

For sentiment "Happy Mother's Day" I used dollarstamp set from Studio G.




















To finish the card, I added some Ribbon, brads, Gemstones, flowers, Cuttlebug die (Sweet Dots) and Piercings.
RECIPE: Stamps: "Silhouettes" (Inque Boutique) and sentiment (Studio G); Papers: DK.Brown and cream c.s.; Patterned paper. Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance), Jumbo Java (VersaMagic), Latte (Adirondack), Foliage (Big and Juicy pad)Accessories: Ribbon, Flowers, brads, gemstones, embossing folder (Sweet Dots), foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Flowers punch, paper piercer.

**************************************************************************************I have had a very pleasant day- the postman have brought a new issue Stamper's Sampler "Catch up issue" magazine (I was not subscribed for) that has my card "Joy" PUBLISHED:-) That was a real surprise for me, so I want to share it with you, my guests.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Time for sketches! # 92 and Heartfelt Creations Design Team Call + Blog Candy.

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #92 this week.

If you want to play along, make sure you upload your link to the site so we can all check it out!

I stamped the "Cherry Blossom" (Delta) onto white c.s., using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored the image with my Prismacolor markers , White Gel pen and Glaze Gelly Roll Pen (clear).

For sentiment "Happy Day" I used "Flourish Greetings" stamp set from My Sentiments Exactly!

To finish the card, I added some floral lace edge punch (Martha Stewart), Buttons with threat, gemstones, Dew Drops and of course, pepre piercer.

RECIPE: Stamps: Cherry Blossom (Delta) and sentiment ("Flourish Greetings" from MSE!); Papers: Dk.Coral (Prismatics c.s.), Lt.yellow and white c.s.; Patterned paper ("The Far East" from DCWV); Inks: Black and Moonlight white (Brilliance), Sandal (Adirondack); Accessories: Prismacolor markers, Spellbinders Nestabilities classic long rectangles, Glaze Gell pen, White Gel pen, Buttons, threat, Gemstones, Dew Drops, Foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug; Floral lace edge punch (Martha Stewart), Paper Pierser.

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"Heartfelt Creations is a full-fledged "Angel" Company. This entitles the stamp owner to make projects for personal use or sell as handmade on-of-a-kind creations." Click here, if you want to read more about this Company.

"This week, take some time, leave a post in the comment box of Heartfelt Creations Company and introduce yourself and tell Emma's where you are from. On Tuesday the 28th, she pick a random name and the winner will recieve their choice of 1 FREE stamp that she used on any of Blog posts....How cool is that, so make sure you post a comment and you have a chance to be the winner. The winner will be announced on next Wednesday's Blog post."

"And... Heartfelt Creations are also doing an open Design Team Call this week. Click on this link HC Design Team Proposal Form and see if this is something that you would love participate in."

Click here and you can see all beautiful stamps, embelishments, tools, papers this Company.

Good Luck!

And have a nice Day!!!!! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 13

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #13. Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. (Now you can turn it, flip it, stretch it and rotate it).

"Our amazing sponsor this week, is Dustin Pike. He has an incredible digi stamps in his Etsy Shop. Be sure to go check them out. On Wednesdays Dustin has freebies for you to enjoy. So be sure to get his freebies during that time. Dustin has kindly offered the winner for this weeks sketch challenge these lovely digi stamps!"

Deadline: April 27 @ midnight U.S. Central Time.

There isn't a lot of stamping on this card. I stamped the sentiment "Thank you" (Inkadinkado) using Hint of Pesto (VersaMagic) ink. For embellishments, I added some Ribbon, Flowers, Brads, Dew Drops and of course, piercings.
Here's a picture that shows the dimension better.

RECIPE: Stamps: "Thank you" (Inkadinkado); Papers: Burgundy c.s.; Patterned paper ("Sultry" from Basic Grey); Inks: Hint of Pesto (VersaMagic); Pear tart (Memento); Accessories: Flowers, Ribbon, Dew Drops, Star Dust Stickles, Storybook cartrige (Provo Craft), Foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Cricut, Spellbinders Nestabilities classic and scalloped circles, Leaves punch, Classic Butterfly punch (Martha Stewart), Paper piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Time for sketches! #91 and Mojo Monday #82

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #91 this week.

If you want to play along, make sure you upload your link to the site so we can all check it out!

There isn't a lot of stamping on this card:-) I stamped the swirl (from Inkadinkado "Flourishes" stamp set) using Jumbo Java (VersaMagic) ink and sentiment WELCOME (from "Greetings" Heidi Grace designed).

For embellishments, I added some ribbon, Flowers, Dew Drops, Gemstones and of course, piercings.
Here's a pictures that shows the dimension better.

My second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 82. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week.

I stamped the butterfly ("Flutter By, Butterfly" stamp from Inque Boutique) onto white c.s., using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored the image with my Prismacolor markers and cut out.

Then I glued butterfly on the green embossed square. For sentiment "Celebrate" I used "Greetings" stamp set from ANW Crestwood. To finish the card, I added some Ribbon, White big button, Gemstones, Dew Drops, Cuttlebug die and Piercings.

RECIPE (for first card): Stamps: "Flourishes" (Inkadinkado) and sentiment ("Greetings" Heidi Grace designs); Papers: Brown and cream c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Gray) Inks:Dune (ColorBox), Jumbo Java (VersaMagic), Latte (Adirondack); Accessories: Ribbons, Flowers, Dew Drops, gemstones, White gel pen, foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities ribbon tag, Diamond punch (EK Success), paper piercer.

RECIPE (for 2nd card): Stamps: Flutter By, Butterfly (Inque Boutique), sentiment ("Greetings" The Paper Company from ANW Crestwood); Papers: Violet, cream and white c.s.; Patterned paper (DCWV); Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance); Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities classic squares, Prismacolor markers, Paper Glaze, Ribbon, Gemstones, Dew Drops, Stickles, Button, foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Scallop diamond edge punch (EK Success), Cuttlebug die ("Vin

tage"), paper piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 12

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #12. Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. (Now you can turn it, flip it, stretch it and rotate it).

"Scrapbook Dreamer is our awesome sponsor this week. Laura the owner has generously offer the winner of this week sketch a nice gift certificate of the amount of $15.00. Laura will ship anywhere. Be sure to check the store out for all the new wonderful products
Laura has. Everything is discounted at already 10% off the retail price. So do hop on over and see if you can find yourself something nice to buy".














I used Brilliance Graphite black ink and stamped the Sunflowers ("Sunflower" set from Inque Boutique) six times on white c.s., colored them in with PRISMACOLOR markers and then cut out. Next, I stamped, colored, cut out three bees and then I put some yellow Stickles on the wings of the bees.

Stamped sentiment in Labels die (Cricut with "Storybook" cartrige) of Lt.yellow c.s with Chestnut (ColorBox) ink. Even though I had sponged the edges with Sandal (Sea Shells) ink from Ranger. Next, I glued a flowers and bees in my card and glazzed (Paper Glaze from Alleene's). To finish the card, I added some ribbon, gemstones, Dew Drops and piercings.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Sunflowers and sentiment (Inque Boutique); Papers: Green, , Yellow and orange c.s., Patterned paper (DCWV); Inks: Chestnut (ColorBox), Graphite black (Brilliance), Sandal (Ranger); Accessories: Prismacolor markers, Ribbon, Dew Drops, Paper Glaze (Alleene's), Yellow Stickles, Foam tape, "Storybook" Cricut cartrige (Provo Craft); Tools: Cricut, Scor-Pal, Paper Piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Happy Easter Day!!!!

Time for sketches! #90

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #90 this week.

If you want to play along, make sure you upload your link to the site so we can all check it out!

I stamped the mouse ("Easter Surprise" stamp from Stampabilities) onto white c.s., using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored the image with my Prismacolor markers and Glaze Gelly Roll Pen (clear).

Next, I sponged the edges using Pear Tart ink from Memento.

For sentiment "Happy Easter" I used dollar stamp from Studio G.

To finish the card, I added some edge punch, Ribbon, Flowers, Buttons, Threat, gemstones, dew drops and of course, pepre piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Mojo Monday # 81 - Contest And Design Team Call !!!!

Happy Tuesday to you all!!! It's time for Mojo Monday again.

This is my card to enter for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 81 - Contest.

For this card I used New Patterned paper "Safari Chic" from DCWV. I stamped flowers ("Garden Delight" from Inkadinkado) onto White c.s. used Ruby (ColorBox) ink and Tea Leaves (VersaMagic). And then used my classic rectangle and square Nestabilities to cut out shapes. Next, I sponged the edges used Sandal (Sea Shells from Ranger). After they were cut and adhered onto the bigger Rentangles and Squares Nestabilities. Than, I stamped the bird (Inkadinkado) two times and cut out. This bird is also paper toled. (You can see that on the picture).
For sentiment I used Classic and scalloped circles Nestabilities and sentiment "Thank you" from Inkadinkado stamp set. For decoration my edges I used Spiral punch from (EK Success‏). To finish the card, I added some Silk Ribbon, Gemstones, Dew Drops, Crystal Stickles, Glaze pen and Piercings.

Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Garden Delight (Inkadinkado);
Papers: Deep Plum, Lt.yellow and white c.s.; Patterned paper (DCWV);
Inks: Eggplant and Ruby (ColorBox); Tea Leaves (Versa Magic);
Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities classic rectangles, squares and circles, Glaze Gell pen, Ribbon, Gemstones, Dew Drops, Crystal Stickles, Foam tape;
Tools: Cuttlebug; Spiral punch (EK Success), Paper Pierser.

***********************************************************************P.S. My friend Lindsay (The Frugal Crafter Blog) has opened her own digital- stamps store! Congratulations!!! You can read more about her stamps on her blog. And she has an open DT call.

Lindsay wrote:

"Now that I have my shop open I am looking for a few good designers to help me promote it! I am looking for papercrafters: cardmakers, scrapbookers and altered artists to create projects with my digi-stamps. Interested? Applicants must have a blog that is updated regularly, be active in at least one on-line forum and gallery and be able to create 4 cards/projects a month. You must also be willing to submit your cards to magazines for publication. You must be able to commit to a 6 month term May 1 to September 1st 2009. To apply email a link to your gallery and blog and 3 examples of your work lindsayweirich@ymail.com. Keep in mind the type of images I create, they are meant to be colored in so strong coloring skills is a must, also since I do a lot of designing with the Cricut machine and SCAL/Design Studio software I would love to have some Cricut users here as well.
What you will get:
Full access to my stamp designs with a “you take it, you use it” policy. You will also get access to the stamps before they go in the shop.
Plus hey, it’s fun! If you have any questions you can email me at lindsayweirich@ymail.com.

Deadline is April 27 and I will announce my first Design Team April 30".

Good Luck everyone!!!!

Thanks for stopping by to share in my sketch creation! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 11

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #11. Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. (Now you can turn it, flip it, stretch it and rotate it).

"This week, we are very delighted that Leslie from Treasured Scrapbooking is sponsoring us. Treasured Scrapbooking is a monthly Kit Club based on the East Coast of USA. Also this month Treasured Scrapbooking is celebrating their 2nd Birthday so be sure get on over there an check things out in the store. Great deals everywhere!"

DEADLINE: April 13th @ midnight CST

I stamped flowers ("Friend" stamp set from Hero Arts) onto white c.s., using Graphite Black (Brilliance) ink. Then embossed in clear and brayered the background with first Summer Sky ink and then Bamboo Leaves (Memento) ink. I used classic and scalloped oval Nestabilities to cut out ovals.

For embellishments, I added some Gemstones, Dew Drops, Silk ribbons. And of course I used paper piercer.

Thanks so much for all who played along with us last week.

RECIPE: Stamps: "Friend" (Hero Arts); Papers: green, Yellow, White c.s., Patterned paper (DCWV); Inks: Graphite Black (Brilliance), Summer Sky, New Sprout, Bamboo Leaves (Memento); Accessories: Ribbon, Gemstones, Dew Drops, Paper Glaze; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities classic and scalloped oval, Ticket corner punch, Classic Butterfly punch (Martha Stewart), Paper Piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Time for sketches! #89 and Mojo Monday # 80

Happy Thursday to you all!!! Today I present my new cards.
First card for Sketches! {by tamara} Sketch #89.
Click here to see all the Design Team cards using this sketch. I hope you play along with us this week!! Make sure you leave a link to your card at the Sketches! {by tamara} site!! We would LOVE to see your card!!

For my first card I used a New Patterned paper "La Creme" from DCWV. I stamped sentiment "Celebrations" stamp set (Anna Griffin) onto cream c.s., using Graphite Black (Brilliance) ink. For embellishments, I added some gemstones, silk ribbons with yellow crystal brads. And of course I used paper piercer.

The second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 80. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week.

RECIPE (for first card): Stamps: "Celebrations" (Anna Griffin); Papers: Black and white c.s.; Patterned paper ('La Ckreme" from DCWV) Inks: Graphite Black (Brilliance); Lake Mist (Adirondack); Accessories: Ribbons, beads, gemstones, Paper Glaze; Yellow Glitter marker (Twinklette); foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities classic regtangular, paper piercer.

RECIPE (for 2nd card): Stamps: Flowers (Studio G), sentiment ("Garden of Friendship" from Inque Boutique); Papers: Green, yellow and white c.s.; Patterned paper (K&Company); Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance), Oregano (Adirondack), Vintage Sepia (VersaFine); Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities classic regtengular and circles, Prismacolor markers, Paper Glaze, Ribbon, Gemstones, Dew Drops, brad, foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spiral punch, paper piercer, Butterfly punch (Martha Stewart).

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P.S. The Company Inkadinkado was giving out free stamps if you send them cards made with their products. Last week I mailed my 3 cards out and look what came in the my mailbox :) Cute stamps!!!!

You can visit the Inkadinkado to get the address to send your cards to. The end date for this promotion is April 15th, 2009, and all submissions postmarked by April 15th, 2009 will be accepted. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by to share in my sketch creations! ~Olena~