Inkspirational Challenge #30

Happy Wednesday everyone! Yep another post from me today.

We have a sketch this week for you over at Inkspirational.

And here is my DT card -

These banners are a bit of a sneak peek (SU) at the Hostess sets for when the new catalogue arrives. They are called Banner Greetings. I have used different SU markers to colour directly onto the stamp and then just cut them out. The DSP is the beautiful one called Birds of a Feather (SU) which is retired. The ribbon is Whisper White satin (SU).

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JAI #172 & CASE this Sketch #35

Hi there everyone and happy Friday!

I am so happy that I have been able to make a card that is not related to my DT duties. It is just so nice to grab inspiration from other blogs and create something in your own time.

I have some great friends coming up my way tomorrow to take me out for my birthday. I am really, really excited. Living in a remote area can cause a bit of cabin fever at times but that's why I craft! It is my own little happy place. We are off to see a movie and then dinner. Cannot wait!!!!!

One of my friends has just become a first time Aunty. I know! Another baby!!! So, I decided to use inspiration from two challenge blogs to make her a card.

I have used the photo inspiration over at Just Add Ink which is the front of the new Stampin Up catalogue.

I then combined this with the sketch at CASE this Sketch

Here is my card -

Excuse the poor photography. I don't usually take my photos at night.

These new stamps of mine have been giving me their money worth! I love them so much.

I mainly drew inspiration from the colours in the photo that JAI provided. I embossed the small panel with my Lattice folder which was inspiration taken from the wood frame the girl is holding.

I have used my Banner Greetings (SU), Itty Bitty Banners (SU) and French Foliage (SU) stamp sets.

Well, I hope my friend likes this card (I'm sure she will).  I also loved this sketch!

Thanks so much for looking xx

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ATSM Challenge #52 - Make your Mark

Goodmorning and happy Wednesday to you all. Wednesday means a brand new challenge over at Addicted to Stamps and More! 

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And what does Make your Mark mean? It means, pretty much, that Anything Goes BUT you must use markers, pencils, crayons, chalks for example on your project. Don't forget to tell us what you have used.

Here is my DT card -

I have used a very cool set that is a sneak peek of the hostess set that will be available when the newest SU catalogue comes out. It is called Banner Greetings (the large banners in blue). I LOVE this set! I have used my markers directly onto the stamps which gives it a little of a 'washed out' look. Or even like your favourite pair of jeans would look like!!

The other banners are from my new Itty Bitty Banner set with co-ordinating dies.  I have also used a new embossing folder called Textured Impressions. This set of 3 folders are mainly for embossing the edges of your cards. They are awesome.

The DSP is retired but I like it - it's called Birds of a Feather. A little Whisper White Bakers twine to hang the banners from was the finishing touch.

I hope you will join us over at the challenge blog and show us how you Make your Mark!

Thanks so much for looking xx

PS - This card is for my step-sister who is due to have her baby boy in a few weeks. Yep!! Another baby!!! Soon, I will post some pics of all the quilts I have been making. I even made a tote bag which actually looks like a tote bag!!! ;)

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