'trash to treasure' challenge - Get Sketchy

The challenge over at Get Sketchy is 'Trash to Treasure'.  I liked the idea of recycling; I have a box with bits on my craft table that I like to keep and hopefully use.  These bits include clothing tags, ribbon, etc.

Here's the card I came up with:

My recycled bits are: clothing tag, string cord, lace doily cut from old tablecloth and old kids book!!

I've layered pink cardstocks and kraft to form the base of the card.  A page from an old kids book has been cut out and I've used the lace doily punch along the bottom, then sponged the edges with Sahara Sand ink.

The Tilda with Rose Magnola Stamp has been coloured in with inks and aqua painter, then cut out and assembled onto card.  Using the clothing tag, I've layered on a lace doily which I've dyed in pink, then added the flower to the centre.  This is one of the many gorgeous goodies, I received from Bizzy Becs blog giveaway!!

Then I've added some small pink pearls to complete the card. Here's a closer look at the details.

Be sure to pop over to Get Sketchy, they have a big giveaway and fun challenges each week!

Stamps: Magnolia
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, Kraft, old book
Others: watercolour paper, black stazon, aqua painter, white gen pen, clothing tag, doily, flower, pearls, string, Lace Doily punch (Martha Stewart)

Sweet Sunday Sketch #50

The holidays have been going great - it's so nice to have a more relaxed routine.  The kids are enjoying swimming lessons for the next two weeks, so that's keeping us occupied.

I managed to have a little creative time and made this card for Karen Giron's sketch for this week: 

Here's my creation:

I used a new stamp set from Unity Stamp Company.  This is the Devoted stamp set which I just LOVE; it has beautiful bible verses and some adorable images to go along with them.

I've used Cameo Coral as the base card and layered with some patterned paper from Basic Grey - June Bug - i've also used Certain Celery and some lace, and assembled as per the sketch.

The verse has been stamped onto Whisper White and I've added a leafy branch stamp in the Celery ink.

Instead of having a ribbon accent, I've used a flower and stiched brad to add to the side.  Lastly I've added some green rhinestones. Here's a closer look at the detail:

I loved this sketch and know that it would also be perfect for a scrapbook page, so I'm keeping it to use again - hopefully soon.  With the new year coming, one of my wishes is to be able to do more scrapbooking!

Product used:
Stamps: Devoted (Unity Stamps)
Cardstock: Cameo Coral, Certain Celery, Whisper White, Basic Grey patterned paper
Ink: Stazon Black, Certain Celery
Others: Rhinestones, Scallop punch (SU), lace, flower, stiched brad (Basic Grey), white gel pen

Giveaway!

This giveaway is now CLOSED. I will be back later with an updated picture of the give-away and a WINNER!!

This is an edited post:

I will be adding a few extra items before I draw this giveaway on the 2nd of Jan 2010.  Today I'm adding the Short & Sweet stamp set by Stampin'Up, Olive Organdy Ribbon and Navy Grosgrain Ribbon. So be sure to add your name using Mr Linky and keep checking back to see what else is in the giveaway.

Have a  wonderful and happy Christmas with your loved ones! 

I'm having a small giveaway - my blog recently clicked over 50,000 visitors and it's the end of the year -  I've made up a set of six cards with some stamps from Basic Grey.  They are super simple but will come in handy for that special someone!  You will get six cards and some of my hand-cut lace doilys in natural and pink (hand dyed)

Product used:
Stamps: Basic Grey Cup of Tea clear stamps
Cardstock: Confetti White, Pink Pirouette, Perfect Plum
Ink: Whisper White, Perfect Plum
Others: Lace Doiley, re-inker (Pink Pirouette)

To enter, simply add your name using Mr Linky.  If you don't have a blog, link it back to here, or otherwise just leave a comment.  I will draw a winner on Jan 2nd 2010. Anyone can enter; I'm happy to post world-wide.
 Thanks for stopping by!!

Card patterns - sketch 45

Card Patterns has this sketch up at the moment - check it out, it's a little bit of a tricky one.

Here's my card:

I've used mostly Stampin'Up product for this card.  The stamp set is Friends 24-7 - one of my favs.  I've used Choc Chip and Pink Pirouette colours and some of the Designer Series pattern paper.

I've stamped the bird image onto White in Choc Chip ink, then again in the Pink.  Then, I've cut out the bird and pasted over the image.

I've added some stitched ribbon and some buttons for embellishments.

Here's a closer look at some of the detail:

Today is the last day of school - kids come home at lunchtime and the later on in the day, we have been invited to school for a dinner and Christmas concert.  Should be a lovely evening.  This will mark the start of school holidays - YAY.  I hope to enjoy a more relaxed pace - though it will probably be still rather busy.  Christmas lunch to organise, hubby's birthday, swimming lessons, camping for a week........ it should be fun.  Hopefully I still get some time to stamp and share what I'm creating.  Til next time....

Teacher gifts.

You will remember the little tags I made the other week!  Well, they made their way onto some teacher gifts which I assembled this week.  I filled little Christmas bowls with home-made chocolate truffles and speculaas, wrapped with celophane and tied off with my hand-made tag.  They turned out just sweet and the teachers LOVED them!

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #17

Hope you are all well this lovely Friday - the weather is really starting to warm up here and it finally feels like Summer.  YAY.  Today's Inkspiration challenge is a sketch:

For a little change - I decided to do a scrapbook page with this very cute photo of Amber.  I love this cheeky look she has going!!

I picked out the colour from her jumper and chose Purely Pomegrante - last years In-Colours.  With that being the base, I've added some pattern paper from Basic Grey's Nook and Pantry.  I love all the patterns in this one - so pretty and girly.

For the embellishment, I've made up a tag layering on a lace doily, a heart shape from felt and material, one of the stiched brads from Basic Grey and the sentiment is from a retired SU set - Love Matters.  Then I've used So Saffron ribbon to finish off the tag.

I've used two yellow buttons up the top as per the sketch and along the button, I've ruffled some pink ribbon for a bit of texture.  Lastly I've added some paper piercing to the top.

Here's a closer look at some of the details:

This page came together quite quickly; using the pattern paper helped to bring colour to the page.  And I love the idea of making fun embellishments using felt and fabric.  My favourite at the moment!

So if you like the sketch and would love to play long, then pop over to Makeesha's website to view the details.  I'm sure she will WOW you with her sample!  Then you can be inspired by the Design Team who all do fabulous work.  It's always fun to see what everyone comes up with!  Be sure to check them out and give them some comment love - here are their links: 
Sarah-Jane
Kirsty
Renee
Cindy
Dawn
Anthonette - guest designer

Well, enjoy the weekend.  We are off to visit family over the weekend,  for end of year get togethers.  The kids are very excited to be seeing their cousins, so it should be lots of fun!!  Til next time.

Card patterns - sketch 44

I made a card for the latest sketch at Card Patterns - this is the sketch up at the moment.  Fun, fun; but it was a little harder than I thought!

Here's my creation:

I used Basic Grey Nook & Pantry pattern paper.  I picked out a few that co-ordinated together, and then decided on the main colours. 

I've teamed up Really Rust and Wild Wasabi together - who would have thought they went together!

So I've layered the paper as per the sketch.  For the main image, I've cut out a sweet birdie from felt, then sewed on a small button and added a chipboard heart shape.  This has been layered onto a lace doily!

I've added a 'hugs & kisses' sentiment, and also a white ribbon with button up the top.

I love how this one turned out.  It's rather busy with all the patterns but having the simple bird image balances it all out.  Thanks for a great sketch card patterns team!  I look forward to the next one.

Product used:
Stamps: Clear cling stamps
Cardstock: Nook and Pantry (Basic Grey), White, Wild Wasabi, Really Rust
Ink: Wild Wasabi
Others: Lace Doily, Felt, button, SU punches, rubbon, chipboard, Lace Doily punch