Masculine Wish

It's my nephew's birthday tomorrow, and another nephew's on Sunday, so needed a couple of "masculine" cards. I seem to put off making masculine cards because I don't think they're that fun, but I ended up really liking them, thanks to some great sketch challenges out this week!

I used the sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketches for this first one. I started by stamping up some diagonally striped paper onto kraft cardstock using the straight line from CTMH's Boutique Borders and the dotted line from Circle Around. Then I stamped the candle image from CTMH's Cupcake Sprinkles with Olive, Crystal Blue and Chocolate, and added the flame with Honey.

For this card I used the sketch #49 from Card Patterns. I realized while I was making it that I haven't particpated in a Card Patterns challenge in a while - gotta change that! they always have such fun and challenging sketches! It's kind of hard to see, but I also stamped some PTI Text Style onto the Dark Chocolate card base with Chocolate ink. It just gives it that subtle "extra".

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Supplies

Stamps: CTMH (Cupcake Sprinkles, Card Commentary, Boutique Borders, Circle Around), PTI Background Basics: Text Style

Cardstock: CTMH Olive; PTI Dark Chocolate, Kraft and Rustic White

Inks: CTMH Olive, Crystal Blue, and Chocolate; Versamark Watermark Ink Pad

Accessories: Making Memories Embroidery Floss, CTMH Cocoa Embossing Powder

Celebrate Card Patterns

The sketch from Card Patterns this week is a great sketch with so much potential! For some reason, though, it scared me!! I was having a hard time wrapping my head around an idea. I was determined to not let it get the better of me - to conquer it! I'm glad I did. Though I'm not 100% happy with the outcome, I am 100% happy with my efforts! Ha Ha Ha!

I made a two-layer butterfly (idea from "Tips & Tricks" in the May 2009 issue of Creating Keepsakes) for the main focal point and added some pearls for softness. Thanks so much for stopping by today!

All supplies are from CTMH

Peace On Earth

Can I just say that I'm glad Halloween is over! With costume preps for 4 kids, class parties and other festivities, I'm tired! I made this card yesterday just to make my statement : "Moving On!" I used Card Pattern's sketch for this card. This one really inspired me!

I used a Martha Stewart Punch for the red poinsettias (it's actually just a flower, but I thought it worked as a poinsettia). I also used some old sheet music that I had in my piano bench for many years.

Thanks for stopping by today to take a look!

Supplies

Stamps: Verve (Ornamental Christmas), CTMH (Say It In Style)

Cardstock: CTMH (Colonial White, Black, Olive), PTI (Pure Poppy)

Patterned Paper: CTMH (Silhouette) and Sheet Music

Inks: CTMH (Black, Olive)

Accessories: Ivory Grograin Ribbon, CTMH (Sparkles)

Card Pattern #37

I have been loving the sketches at Card Patterns lately, and this one especially got my creativity flowing!

One of my favorite color palettes is light grey, ivory and baby pink. I think it so pure and sweet, and it always seems to bring a sense of calmness. I often use it for baby girl cards, but in this case I used it for a co-worker who was diagnosed with breast cancer and will be undergoing chemo treatments soon. I hope this brings her a sense of calmness, as well. The "Praying for you" sentiment from Verve Stamps was perfect for the card.

Thanks so much for looking today!

Supplies:

Stamps: PTI (Polka Dot Basics II, Background Basics:Text Style, Borders and Corners:Rectangle) Verve (So

Happy)

Cardstock: CTMH (Colonial White, Grey Flannel) PTI (Sweet Blush)

Inks: CTMH (Grey flannel), Versamark

Accessories: Ivory Satin Ribbon, CTMH (Pearl Stickers), Ivory embossing powder

Tools: Spellbinders Shapeabilities Butterflies

Card Patterns 36

E.T.A. Found out I made the top 6 for this card! Thanks Card Patterns! I love playing along.


Here's my take on sketch #36 at Card Patterns this week. I used CTMH's Jingle papers, again, for the swirl. Even though the Jingle papers have a wintery look, they can still be used for many occasions. I love it when paper is versatile! Thanks for looking!

Supplies:

Stamps: PTI (Mega Mixed Messages and Polka Dot Basics II), CTMH
Cardstock: CTMH (Olive and White Daisy)
Inks: CTMH (Baby Pink, Olive, Clear)
Patterned Paper: CTMH (Jingle)
Accessories: White Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Sweet Blush Vintage Buttons

Making Spirits Bright

Here is this weeks sketch from Card Patterns. I've said this before, but I'm saying it again, sketches are great to get your creative juices flowing!

For this card I also decided to incorporate Dawn's Rasberry Suite Color Challenge, only I missed the deadline - Oh well! These colors are beautiful together, but for some reason I had a hard time deciding on what direction I wanted the theme of my card to take.

I decided on the snowflake/Christmas theme because of the new Jingle papers from CTMH. The paper pattern already had the swirl design I needed for the sketch. The rest came together from there. Thanks for looking!

Supplies:
Stamps: PTI (Polka Dot Basics II), CTMH (December Word Puzzle)

Cardstock: PTI (Dark Chocolate, Kraft, Aqua Mist)

Patterned Paper: CTMH (Jingle)

Inks: CTMH (Colonial White, Chocolate)

Accessories: CTMH (Tulip sparkle brads), Marvy Snowflake Punch (blue) and Martha Stewart Snowflake punch.

Card Patterns Challenge

Ran across the challenge at Card Patterns, and I needed a card for my cousin who just had a baby girl, so I thought I'd participate in the challenge, too.

I had leftover material, so made another (no sketch for this one) to have as backup.

Here are the specs:

Stamps: PTI Polka Dot Basics and Mega Mixed Messages

Patterned Paper: Imaginisce

Cardstock: PTI Kraft, CTMH Colonial White and Sweet Leaf

Inks: CTMH Desert Sand and Colonial White

Accessories: Making Memories Ribbon and Velvet Flower Brads, Me & My Big Ideas sparkles