Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #75

The team at Inkspirations Challenges have provided a sketch challenge this week, with this as the inspriation:

There are two techniques on this card that I tried for the very first time! I attempted 'spot lighting' and while my attempt is not the true form, I'm actually still happy with the result. I also tried gathering the ribbon. I wasn't so happy with the finish. After asking my Stampin' Up consultant (and very close friend!!) for advise, I now know what to do better next time. Turns out, I really just used the incorrect adhesive. Who woulda thunk it?

Paper: Cre8tiv Mini Stack; Bright Young Things collection (Grace Taylor); Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)

Embellishments: Blue ribbon, blue buttons and kitchen twine.

Thanks for stopping by!

Theresa x

Best Wishes

This 'best wishes' card has been inspired by two challenges.

Our Creative Corner have a colour challenge this week:

And Mojo Monday have a sketch challenge:

I know I said in a previous blog that I was enjoying making CAS cards... Although this one isn't overly detailed, it's not as simple as I had been doing. I am still trying to find a style that I like and finishes that I am happy with! 

Stamps: Squarely Sentimental (Fiskars)
Ink: Regal Rose and Rich Razzleberry (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Soft Suede (SU); Baja Breeze and Rich Razzleberry DSP (SU); newspaper
Embellishments: Silver brads (SU); ribbon, button and kitchen twine

Wonderful Friend

I am entering this quick and easy card into three challenges this week!

The Paper Players have got a Clean and Simple week, with this sketch:

CAS-ual Fridays have a colour block challenge; and Inkspirations... have a colour challenge (basic grey, melon mambo, old olive and whisper white).

Stamp: Wonderful Favourites (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Old Olive (SU)
Paper: Melon Mambo & Old Olive DSP, Whisper White and Basic Grey (SU)
Embellishment: Star button and kitchen twine.

The Paper Players Challenge 51

This week, The Paper Players have a colour challenge:

So I decided to make a CAS birthday card:

I think for me, this is the best way of doing things (CAS). I like the look of clean lines. Now I just need to work on better finishes. I have attempted that this time by decorating the inside of the card.

Stamps: Every Little Bit and Celebrate Everyday (Stampin' Up!)

Ink: Daffodil Delight (SU) and Pear Pizazz (SU Stamp 'n Write Marker)

Paper: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Wild Wasabi DSP; Whisper White (SU)

Embellishments: Silver Brads (SU).

Thank You

Our family have some very kind people around us and I really wanted to show them just how much we appreciate it!

This week, our neighbour gave us a children's outdoor table and chairs set. It came with good timing, as I had been looking for one on ebay and hadn't had any luck!

Another lot of good timing came in the form of 'hand-me-down' clothing just as my oldest daughter was starting to outgrow the size twos! So, rather than spending heaps at the shops, I was able to get her whole (nearly) size three wardrobe for a fraction of the price.

I drew my inspiration for this card from three sources. The first being The Paper Players Challenge #50 - Kind Thanks. They are right, there is nothing quite like receiving and giving a little something in the letter box.

The second source was the sketch at Mojo Monday 194.

The third source was the lovely colour combination at The Colour Throwdown #145.

I enjoyed making this card and I hope the two ladies receiving them (along with some home made biscuits) realise how much their kindness is appreciated.

Stamps: Celebrate Everyday (Stampin' Up!) and Wishes All 'Round (Fiskars)

Ink: Pear Pizazz and Baja Breeze (SU)

Card: Baja Breeze (SU)

Paper: Pear Pizazz and So Saffron DSP (SU)

Embellishments: So Saffron brads, Pear Pizazz ribbon, flower ribbon slide (SU); blue ribbon.

Colour Throwdown #144

The team at The Colour Throwdown used such pretty colours this week!

I thought these colours would look really pretty on a mostly white card.

And... for the first time I even did the inside of the card!

Stamps: Sweet Summer and Garden Whimsy (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo and Certainly Celery (SU)
Paper: Melon Mambo DSP and Whisper White (SU)
Embellishments: Pumpkin Pie and Silver brads (SU)

Just Add Ink 70 - Round Sketch

Just Add Ink are celebrating their 70th challenge with a round sketch. Here is the inspiration:

This is definately not a style I would normally choose, so I just thought I would 'give it a go!'

I also combined this challenge with The Colour Throwdown #144:

Stamps: Sweet Summer, Garden Whimsy and Wonderful Favourites (Stampin' Up!)

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo and Certainly Celery (SU)

Paper: Melon Mambo DSP and Whisper White (SU)

Embellishments: Pumpkin Pie brads