The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #102

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the

 The Deconstructed Sketch!!

 

This week I created a quick & easy Thank You card featuring the "A Little Thanks" die by Memory Box that I picked up over at Simon Says Stamps.  The papers are from the Indie Chic Nutmeg 6x6 pad from My Minds Eye.  To add a little texture...I embossed the background layer.

 

 Supplies:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Blue CS, Indie Chic Nutmeg 6x6 Pad (My Minds Eye); Tools: Fishtail Flags Stax (Die-Namics); Button Die (C.C. Cutters/All That Scraps), A Little Thanks die (Memory Box), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (SU!); Other: Twine, Pearls, Foam Tape

 

Here's this weeks FUN sketch designed by Jen:

 

 

Make sure to check out what the DS Girls have been up to this week!! 

 

 

Amber Hight 

  Arielle Gordon 

Cresta Woodruff

Dawn Easton

Donna Wardle
Jen Shults

Joni Wilson

Judy Rozema

Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd

Sandra MacLean
Sheri Gilson-{Me}

Tobi Crawford
Tracey Pickersgill   

Happy Stamping!!

 

By LORi Designs Challenge # 47

It's time for a NEW Challenge over at By LORi Designs...this week it's all about "FLOWERS"...you just need to use an image with a flowers, or embellish with flowers, or both!! 

My card features 

Lollipop Peekaboo Baby!!

 Supplies:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Kraft CS (Papertrey), Pure Poppy CS (Papertrey), Summertime DP Collection (Echo Park); Stamps: Lollipop Peekaboo Baby (By LORi Designs), So Random Sentiments Set (Claudia & Co); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Classic & Scallop Rectangle and Tags Trio Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Tags Trio (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer; Other: Ribbon, Pearls, Foam Tape 

Make sure to head over to the By LORi Designs Challenge blog to check out some more super duper cute samples and for all the Challenge Deets!! We can't wait to see your fabulous creation!! 

Happy Stamping!!

By LORi Designs Tuesday - Lollipop Watermelon Smile AND Blog Candy Winner!!

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!

It's that time of week over at By LORi Designs for all of us to share a little BLD inspiration with you!!

 

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Before we get to today's card...I would like to announce the winner of the BLD Blog Candy!!

 

The winner of 2 images from the BLD Summer Bundle is:

 

#5--Bridie Payne

 

Congratulations, Bridie!!  Please email me with your two picks from the BLD Summer Bundle to sheri_gilson(at)sbcglobal(dot)net!!

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This weeks card features the Lollipop Watermelon Smile.  She can also be found in the super cute Summer Bundle that Lori has put together.  It's available for a limited time and is full of FUN of images perfect for all your Summertime projects. 

 

 

Supplies:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Spring Moss CS (PTI), Hometown Summer DP (Pink Paislee); Stamps: Watermelon Smile digi (By LORi Designs); Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Grand Scallop Square Nesties (Spellbinders), Classic Rectangle Nesties (Spellbinders); Other: Satin Ribbon, Pearls, Foam Tape

Lollipop Summer Bundle:

 

 

you can purchase all 8 images (a $32 Value) for $28 {here}.

 

Now head over to the By LORi Designs blog to check out more super duper cute creations!!

 

Happy Stamping!!

The Pink Elephant Challenge #200

Today we're super excited to be bringing you TPE's 200th Challenge!!!  

 

 This weeks Challenge theme is: 

"Graduation"

 

I created this card for my son that will be graduating middle school at the end of the month....seems like yesterday he was just starting school.  I'm totally not ready for him to be in high school next year!!

 

  I found this cool FREE Graduation Subway art {here}.  I just downloaded it and sized it to fit on my mat.  I then created the little diploma by rolling up some copy paper and tying it with some twine.  The background is also embossed to add a little texture.

 

 Supplies:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS, Silver CS; Stamps: Graduation Subway Art download; Tools: Jumbo Fishtail Stax (Die-Namics), Star Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug); Other: Twine, Metal Dot Accents, Foam Tape

 

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up!!

Happy Stamping!!

 

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge # 101

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the

 The Deconstructed Sketch!!

 

This week I created a card featuring papers & washi tape from the Tell Your Story collection by Teresa Collins and the sentiment is from the Salutations set by Paper Smooches.  I just fell in love with the soft color pallet!!  To add a little dimension to the card, I created my own fun chipboard frame embellishment using the Die-Namics Vintage Cameo from My Favorite Things and some scrap chipboard I had in my stash.

 

 Supplies:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Crumb Cake CS (SU!), Chipboard, Tell Your Story 6x6 Pad (Teresa Collins); Stamps: Salutations (Paper Smooches); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Vintage Cameo Die (Die-Namics), Fishtail Flags Stax & Fishtail Flags Layers Stax (Die-Namics); Other: Washi Tape, Wood Veneer Butterfly, Pearls, Foam Tape

 

Here's this weeks FUN sketch designed by Jen:

 

 

Make sure to check out what the DS Girls have been up to this week!! 

 

 

Amber Hight 

  Arielle Gordon 

Cresta Woodruff

Dawn Easton

Donna Wardle
Jen Shults

Joni Wilson

Judy Rozema

Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd

Sandra MacLean
Sheri Gilson-{Me}

Tobi Crawford
Tracey Pickersgill   

Happy Stamping!!

By LORi Designs Tuesday - Tube Dude Taylor AND Blog Candy!!

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!

It's that time of week over at By LORi Designs for all of us to share a little BLD inspiration with you!!

 

This week I thought that I would spotlight the super cute Summer Bundle that Lori has put together.  It's available for a limited time and is full of FUN of images perfect for all your Summertime projects.

 

How would you like a chance to WIN an image from the Summer Bundle???  Well to make it even better...I will be giving away 2 images (winners choice) from the Summer Bundle.  All you have to do is leave a comment and a random winner will be selected.

 (See below for all the deets)

 

Here's a sample card that I made featuring

 Tube Dude Taylor

 

 Supplies:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Night of Navy CS (SU!), Little Boy DP (Echo Park); Stamps: Lollipop Tube Dude Taylor digi (By LORi Designs); Tools: Classic Rectangle Nesties (Spellbinders), Copics; Other: Ribbon, Clear Glaze Pen (Sakura), Foam Tape

 

Lollipop Summer Bundle:

 

 

you can purchase all 8 images (a $32 Value) for $28 {here}.

 

Make sure to leave a comment by Midnight (PST) on May 19th for a chance to win 2 images of your choice from the BLD Summer Bundle.  A random winner will be announced on May 21st. 

 

Now head over to the By LORi Designs blog to check out more super duper cute creations!!

 

Happy Stamping!!

The Pink Elephant Challenge #199

  This weeks Challenge theme is: 

"Masculine Birthday"

 

This week I created a card for "Dad" featuring papers from DCWV's Tattered Time matstack and the Super Dad stamp set from Verve Stamps.

 

 Supplies:

Paper: Kraft CS (Papertrey), Brown Bazzill CS, Tattered Time Matstack (DCWV); Stamps: Super Dad (Verve Stamps); Ink: Walnut Stain Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Tools: Ribbon Banner Die (Verve Stamps); Other: Twill, Brads, Foam Tape

 

I also played along with: 

STB16

 

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up!!

Happy Stamping!!