Hello H2H Sketch Challenge

It's been awhile that I've played along with Heart 2 Heart Challenges. Its a sketch challenge this week. I was able to use up some Cricut cuts I did some time ago and added the pretty Springtime Wishes flowers that were pre-cut with the thin cuts. Just a bit of white & gold ribbon and some bling in the corner and this card is complete!

A Quick Note: Hello

Freshly Made Sketches had a simple, clean sketch this week that I had to give a try. I also got a head start on creating some fun cards using April's Stamp of the Month, Typed Note. {come back April 1st for more details} I even dragged out my dusty old typewriter to use as a photo prop!

BTW~ You might just see something else on this card that is brand new!! Look closely!

Totally Awesome for Mojo Monday

Hello and happy Monday to you! Today I have a simple card for you using the Mojo Monday sketch and some very cool new papers from the Seasonal Expressions 1 Idea Book called Hopscotch! This paper kit uses a very unique color combination of oranges, blues and the seldom used Ponderosa Pine! I also inked up the new Operation Smile stamp called You're the Bomb! This stamp has quickly become a favorite, so fun and the sentiments have a great script font.

To see more of the new items in the Seasonal Expressions 1 book click on the picture in the right hand column or ask me for a copy of your own!

A Mojo Thank You

I found another sketch that intrigued me this week. I have not played along with Mojo Monday in some time and I'm still in need of some Thank You cards!

You Are So Loved

Can you believe that Valentine's Day is just around the corner? I know that I better get started on my cards now if I want to be ready!

The sketch at Freshly Made Sketches inspired me to use some newer and older items. One of the brand new items from Close To My Heart are the versatile Basic Fundamental papers. These double sided papers are incredible. One side has a glossy resist pattern, while the other side in the same pattern is a flat, non-glossy design. This paper with a tiny heart pattern was perfect for this cute little banner that I found at a local craft store made by Me&My Big Ideas company. It too has a shiny quality on the gold banners and some glitter on the bitty hearts. In my older stash of goodies, I pulled some assorted hearts from my Heidi Swapp collection and sprayed them in Sweet Cherry Color Shine mist. Just a bit of glitter glitz was added to these to match the other elements.

 

 

At a closer look you can really see all the glitter and shine of all these products together. Even the Washi tape has some glimmer!

 



 

The Fundamental papers and that gold polka-dot Washi tape are available now for purchase. You can order online here or with me personally.



Freshly Made Holly Jolly Christmas Card

I got to play with a newer stamp set from the Frosted card making kit and some older Dream Pop papers for this card today! I used the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches and a bright color combination inspired by the wrapping paper on the gift that would accompany the card. {sorry I didn't think to take a picture of the wrapped package} I love the cheerful colors and the bell really jingles!!

Jingle for Freshly Made Sketches

I had this idea for a card using the song lyrics from Jingle Bells. I searched all of my stamps and didn't have a single sentiment that said "jingle all the way" or even just the word "jingle"! Next best thing is to create a sentiment yourself with alphabet stamps!

Using the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches this week, here is my card.

 

You're the Best~Thanks

Using the sketch at The Paper Players this week I created this fun Thank You card. I flipped the sketch to fit the award ribbon image I wanted to use. The ribbon tails are created with some of the fabulous Dream Pop shimmer cardstocks.

 

I have tried to capture the shimmer in these cardstock sheets. Each color comes with a different pattern like dots, chevron, wood grain, etc. When the light shines on them you can see these patterns shimmer with an embossed finish. They are really cool!

Contact me to get your Dream Pop collection or order online here.

The Lovely Chantilly {Spring Open House}

I have some more artwork for you today from my Spring Open House. One of the prettiest papers in the new book is the lovely Chantilly. I was able to create a couple of layouts showing the papers versatility. It has lots of pinks and reds in it, but is not necessarily a girly paper!

Before I show you the pages, I want to share a card I made for the Paper Players challenge. This card definitely shows off the pretty, feminine side of Chantilly!

This first layout shows the "girly" side of Chantilly. It has pinks, reds, yellows and floral patterns. I created this one for my teen daughter that enjoys fashion.

Check out this fun embellishment created with the stamp included in the Workshop on the Go kit! The arrow can spin to indicate my daughter's fashion choice!

The little dress was cut on the Cricut Artiste cartridge then paper pieced!

Flip to the other side of the double sided paper and you get a whole new look of Chantilly! How adorable would this page be for a little boy or even your Easter celebration!

The recent trend of honeycombs is so graphic and fun! The little sentiment included on the stamp in the kit is just perfect for the shapes!

The fabric buttons are a quick embellishment anywhere on your project.

There you have it! The lovely Chantilly paper is pretty and oh so versatile! I would also recommend the Workshop on the Go kit so that you can play with not only the gorgeous papers, but the stamp, fabric buttons, glitter gems and instructional brochure. {G1053 $29.95}

Joy to the World

I really love the sketch on Mojo Monday this week. For my card I wanted to use the Pear & Partridge papers and one of the dimensional Holiday chipboard pieces. With the added lace ribbon and button, my card has sort of a vintage Christmas feel.

Roxie Mojo

Kids are back to school today. The Holiday vacation flew by, it always does. I love having my kiddo's at home with me. However, it's also nice to have some peace and quiet in the house too. It allows me time to focus and to get some crafting done!

Jumping back into challenges, I could not resist the Mojo Monday sketch this week. I am also trying to use up some older papers before new ones arrive! I really love these Roxie papers still, so stylish and hip!



Speaking of "challenges", come back soon as I will share some very BIG and exciting news!!!

H2H Sketch Challenge

It's a sketch challenge on H2H this week. I have a "guy" version and a "girl" version so be sure to scroll to the end of the post!

Friday Five Again!!

Woo Hoo!! I made the Friday Five again on Heart2Heart Challenges blog. They liked the 'little' card I came up with for the sketch challenge. I'm so excited. I hope all the ladies that received one from me liked them too! I actually made 10 of them as an invitation to our next big card swap.