Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 23

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #23.

"Our amazing sponsor this week is Squiggle Stamps! Tracy hassponsored us with this amazing prize package. Be sure to check herstore out by either using the blinkie in the sidebar or click on the colored text here. Tracy has some amazing products."

RECIPE: Stamps: Sentiment ("Greetings" stamp set from The Paper Company); Papers: Black and cream c.s.; Patterned paper ("Pretty Poppies" from Autumn Leaves); Inks: Terra Cotta (ColorBox), New Sprout (Memento); Accessories: Button, Rain Dots, Gemstones, foam tape; Tools: Paper piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena

Mojo Monday # 92 , Heartfelt Creations DT and Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!! Today is time with Mojo Monday #92 and Heartfelt Creations Design Team. Here is the cards I made using the Heartfelt Creations stamps this week.

Beautiful images. Just click here to visit Heartfelt Creations stamps store and look at these gorgeous images.

In first card I used "Wonder of Nature" stamps and "Mini Message Cursive" stamp set. The image "Wonder of Nature" I stamped in Graphite black ink. Then I colored with Prismacolor pencils (blended with Odorless Mineral Spirits). Then, I maked the background with Aqua and Stonewashed craft ink (Adirondack) used brayer technique. Stamped the sentiment "A Cheery Hello!" (created with my Classic Nestabilities rectangle). For embellishments I used some Dew Drops, Gemstones, Ribbon, Button and some piercings to accent the card.

RECIPE: Stamps: All stamps from Heartfelt Creations, "Wonder of Nature" and sentiment ("Mini Message Cursive" stamp set); Papers: Brown, cream and white c.s.; Patterned paper "The Fun in the Sun" - summer 2009 (DCWV); Inks: Black and Coffee Bean (Brilliance), Aqua and Stonewashed (Adirondack); Accessories: Prismacolor pencils, Odorless Mineral Spirits , Ribbon, Button, Dew Drops, Gemstones, White gel pen, Clear glaze pen, foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities classic and scalloped rectangles, paper piercer.

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I stamped the "Farm Treasures" image two times on White c.s. and colored with Prismacolor pencils and white gel pen. I blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits. Then, cut out the Boy image in second stamped image and 3-d. I layered the image on brown c.s. and applied it to a card base. The sentiment "Especially for you!" I stamped in right top corner of the card with brown craft ink. Embellish with ribbon, dew Drops and gemstones.

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My next card, I made for the Lindsay's Stamps Stuff. Here is the card I made for this week.

This beautiful "Primative flowers" is actually a digital stamp from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. It is only $1.00. It is so easy to use too! I just printed the image and then colored in using my Prismacolor pencils with Odorless Mineral Spirits). The sentiment is from the "Greetings" from The Paper Company. For embellishments I used some Gemstones and piercings to accent the card.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Wednesday! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 22

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #22.

"Our lovely sponsors this week is Lily-Boo's Boutique. Sam and Lou have put up this lovely set of girls as the prize for this weeks WINNER. Lily-Boo's Boutique is pretty new to the cyber/blogging world. Sam has some really amazing images. If you love digi images then you should really go and check out Sam's images".

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Time for sketches! # 100 and Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #100 this week.

In this card, I used the brayer technique for the background on the main image, then stamped the "Floralr Silhouette 2" (Stampabilities) over the top using Pesto (Adirondack) craft ink. The base ink is from a Big and Juicy pad -"Foliage". For sentiment "Happy Birthday" I used "Greetings" stamp set from The Paper Company.

To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, Dew Drops and Piercings.

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My second card, I made for the Lindsay's Stamps Stuff. Here is the card I made for this week.

This beautiful "Funky Tree #1" is actually a digital stamp from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. It is only $1.00. It is so easy to use too! I just printed the image and then colored in using my Prismacolor pencils with Odorless Mineral Spirits). The sentiment is from the Mini Message Cursive Stamp set from Heartfelt Creations. For embellishments I used some Dew Drops, Gemstones, Ribbon, Buttons and piercings to accent the card.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Thursday! ~Olena~

"Just for you" (Heartfelt Creations) and Mojo Monday#91

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!! Today is time with Heartfelt Creations Design Team. Here is the card I made using the Heartfelt Creations stamps this week. Beautiful images. Just click here to visit Heartfelt Creations stamps store and look at these gorgeous images.
The image "Soaring Eagle" I stamped in Graphite black ink. Then I colored with Prismacolor pencils (blended with Odorless Mineral Spirits) and cut out. Next, I stamping the "Crackle background" on white c.s. using Coffee Bean ink and mounted Eagle on my oval (created with my Classic Nestabilities Oval) .
In first base background I used a patterned paper (K & Company) and the second background was made by using cream patterned paper and stamping crackle background. The other embellishments I added include: a sentiment tag (made with my Spellbinder's Tag Trio die and stamped Crackle background), ribbon, button and Dew Drops.

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My second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 91. 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 (1st card): Stamps: "Soaring Eagle", "Crackle background" and sentiment (from Heartfelt Creations); Papers: Brown and white c.s.; Patterned paper (DCWV); Inks: Black and Coffee Bean (Brilliance), Conch Shell (Sea Shells); Accessories: Prismacolor pencils, OMS, Ribbon, Button, Dew Drops, gemstones, white gel pen, Crystal Stickles, foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities tag and classic oval, Corner punch and paper piercer.

RECIPE (2nd card): Stamps: "Up, up and Away" and sentiment from "Circular Sayings" stamp set; Papers: Brown, cream and white c.s.; Patterned paper (DCWV); Inks: Black and Sail Boat Blue (Adirondack), Coffee beans (Brilliance); Accessories: Ribbon, Dew Drops, White gel pen, Diamond Glaze, Crystal Stickles, Art chalks, foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities classic rectangle and paper piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 21

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #21.

I used the image from the Anna Griffin Company, "Flowers" and "Music background", combined with some new papers from DCWV. The sentiment "Thank you" is from the "Expressions and frames" stamp set (Inkadinkado). For embellishments I used some Dew Drops, Gemstones, Flowers, Lace and some Crystal Stickles.

Also, make sure you see what the other DT members did, they are all fabulous!!! Click here to see all the Design Team cards using this sketch.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

"To My Sweetheart" and "Thank you" cards

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #99 this week.

Here is the card I made using the Heartfelt Creations stamps this week. I stamped the "Dew Drop Rose" 3 times on white c.s. and color with Prismacolor pencils (blended with OMS), cut out the Rose in second and third stamped images and 3-d.

Add some Crystal Laquer for dimension. Next, I layered on a pieces of matching c.s. and patterned paper. Then, I stamped the sentiment "To My Sweetheart" onto white c.s. and cut/embossed with my Classic circle Nestabilities. Added ribbon, Dew Drops, Gemstones and piercings to accent the card.

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My second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 90. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week.

This beautiful image "Primative Bird on a Sunflower" is actually a digital stamp from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. It is only $1.00. It is so easy to use too! I just printed the image and then colored in using my Prismacolor pencils. I blended the colors with OMS.

For embellishments, I added some Yellow Silk Ribbon, Big Orange Button with threat, Dew Drops, Gemstones and of course, piercings.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Thursday! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 20

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #20.

"Our sponsor this week is a BRAND NEW company that was started by Melyssa Connolly. She has started Whimsie Doodles, a digital stamp and cutting file store, on etsy. If you stop by her blog, you can find out about her Design Team Call!!!!Thank you so much Melyssa!! Melyssa is offering the winner two amazing digistamps. Plus if you look in the sidebar you will also get a Whimsie Doodles-This Bud's for you Digistamp for free. Now this is for all readers. So be sure to grab it by clicking on the image. Create a card or project with these amazing digistamps".

I used the image from the "Bubbly" stamp set (by Penny Black) and combined with some new "The Fun in the sun" papers from DCWV.

For embellishments I used some Dew Drops, Gemstones, brads and some Crystal Stickles.
Also, make sure you see what the other DT members did, they are all fabulous!!! Click here to see all the Design Team cards using this sketch.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

"Little One" (Sketches by Tamara) #98 and "With Love" (Heartfelt Creations DT)

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #98 this week. I made my card with digital stamp "Baby Bootie" from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. It is only $1.00. The digi-stamps are great because you can print them out at whatever size you like, so you get lots of use out of them! It is so easy to use too!

I just printed the image two times and then colored in using my Prismacolor pencils (blended with OMS). Next, I cut booties out and adhered to a patterned circle, and then to a green c.s. circle. I covered my card base with a patterned paper from DWCV. My sentiment is from the "Baby" stamp set (Inque Boutique). I finished off with a pink ribbon, big pink button & thread, small pink buttons and piercings.

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My second card I made using the Heartfelt Creations stamps this week. Beautiful stamps. Just click here to visit Heartfelt Creations stamps store and look at these gorgeous images.

I stamped the "Petunias and Hummer" 2 times on white c.s. and color, cut out the hummer in your second stamped image and 3-d. Add some Crystal Laquer for dimension. Next, I layered on a couple pieces of matching c.s. and stamped the sentiment "With Love" in the bottom right corner. Added piercings, Dew Drops, and pearls to accent the card.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Thursday! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 19 and Mojo Monday #89 (Contest)

My first card for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #19. Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. (Now you can turn it, flip it, stretch it and rotate it).

I stamped the image "Woman in Waiting" (Stampabilities) onto white c.s. using Brilliance Graphite Black ink. I colored the image with my Prismacolor pencils and then blended the colors with OMS. Used classic rectangle Nestabilities to cut it out. I sponged around the image with Brown craft ink. Patterned paper "The old World" from DCWV. For sentiment "In my Heart" I used "Ticketed" stamp set from Autumn Leaves. To finish the card, I added some Dew Drops , Gemstones and piercings.

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My second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 89. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week.

In my card I used my NEW stamps from Verve Stamps -Floral Symphony and Circular Sayings stamp sets. The stems I stamped in Moss Green craft ink (ColorBox). Then I stamped the flowers, colored them, cut them out and popped up on panel. The panels are sponged Conch Shell (Sea Shell from Ranger) ink. My sentiment is from the Circular Sayings set.I finished off with a ribbon, buttons, gemstones, Dew Drops and piercings.

RECIPE (1st card): Stamps: Woman in Waiting (Stampabilities) and sentiment ("Ticketed" from Autumn Leaves); Papers: Orange, cream and white c.s.; Patterned paper ("The Old World" from DCWV); Inks: Black (Brilliance); Accessories: Prismacolor pencils, OMS, Gemstones, Dew Drops; Tools: Paper Pierser.

RECIPE (for 2nd card): Stamps: Floral Symphony and Circular Saying (Verve Stamps); Papers: Lt.Blue and white c.s.; Patterned paper "Wisteria"(DCWV); Inks: Moss Green (ColorBox), Conch Shell (Sea Shells from Ranger); Accessories: Ribbon, Buttons, Gemstones, Dew Drops and foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic squares and circles, Dragonfly punch and paper piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~