Sew Lovely and a new challenge blog!

 There is a new challenge in "blogland" called Crafty Friends Challenges.  It is hosted by Beate and friends and I know (I for one.... of many stamping peeps) am bookmarking...and hint hint, there are some vintage paper crafting goodies being raffled off.

 

For my card, I used Sew Lovely and nothing helps me do vintage quite like Webster's Pages patterned paper.  The dress from is a die set from NinaB Designs for Spellbinders called Sewing Elements.  I added some distressing, lace and Want2Scrap bling.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

 

CPS#222 My Favorite Things

Hello, hello...wow just realized it has been a week since I last posted.  Obviously been busy with "this and that" and mainly chauffeuring my kids around to music lessons or ball games/practices.  Oh my...good thing school is on summer break but not really slowing down!   

I made this for the CPS#222 sketch sponsored by My Favorite Things.  I used Just My Type Die and Stamp set and paired it with some Webster's Pages patterned paper.  Sure hope you can play along as a random winner will receive a fab MFT prize!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

Lovely Labels 2: Congratulations

Today I have a card to share that I made last week for a dear friend who is expecting!!!! I wanted to post it right when I made it, but wanted to make sure it was public knowledge first ;o)  There is nothing more joyous than the expectation of a new baby and I am so very excited for this dear family.

I made this card using Lovely Labels 2 and Webster's Pages patterned paper.  Love that baby carriage and just had to add an extra butterfly.  On the sentiment label,  I stamped the musical score from Vintage Borders.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a beautiful day!

Blessings,

CP84 ~ Just a Note

The Card Patterns sketch this week is a fun one and I went right to my stash of Webster's Pages.  I added the doily image from Nana's Needlework and the Just a Note label is from Lovely Labels 2. Can you tell I like these new labels?   I stamped the label onto a scrap of Webster's Pages and tied a bow with some Navy Organdy ribbon.  I hope to be back a little later with some sneak peeks I created using some of the soon to be released Layers of Color stamps...  Oh my...and that is ALL I can say :o)

Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings,

Limelight Papercrafts Sketch Challenge #50

It is time for another fabulous Limelight Papercrafts Sketch!!!! The product focus this week is on STRING. This is such a great sketch and for me another opportunity to use some Webster's Pages patterned paper. The papers used here are from the Garden Gala/Seaside Retreat/Nature's Storybook collection (which is only $5.99) and I paired it with some Delicate Pink Trim, Pink Burlap String and Brown Burlap String.

Here is a closer look at the sketch:

Sure hope you can play along with us. One lucky participant will receive 10 yards each of the following strings: natural, black, pink, brown and purple. What a GREAT prize!!!) Be sure to check out the Limelight Papercrafts Design Team...

Your next Blog Hop stop is... JenMarie

Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy the HOP!

Blessings,

Limelight Papercrafts Sketch Challenge #49

It is time for another fabulous Limelight Papercrafts Sketch!!!! I am tagging along again this month as Guest Designer and have to say.... don't you love these sketches :o) Mandy has so many wonderful goodies in her store, is just so sweet to deal with...AND rumor has it some BIG sales are coming :o) Got to LOVE THAT!!! The product focus for the sketch is on butterflies and I immediately thought of Webster's Pages Seaside Retreat, Garden Gala and Nature's Storybook (which has some beautiful butterflies on quite a few sheets). Two of the butterflies on this card are printed on the paper. I stamped a third butterfly from A Beautiful Life, colored it with Copics and popped it up on a glue dot. The sentiment is from Hope is Faith. I also used some Crochet Lace and Kaisercraft Pearls on the scalloped edge.

Here is the sketch this week and sure hope you can play along:

One lucky participant will receive a grab bag containing 5 yards of ribbon (1 yard each of 5 of styles...what a GREAT prize!!!) Be sure to check out the Limelight Papercrafts Design Team...

Your next stop is...Lisa A.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy the HOP!

Blessings,

Limelight Papercrafts DT Challenge: Weddings!

Welcome to another Limelight Papercrafts Blog Hop! Mandy challenged us to create either a keepsake, gift, favor, and a card with a wedding theme. At first I was completely stumped trying to think of something that would last... would be a keepsake...and finally thought of photos! I made a card and altered a CD holder that could be used for either wedding photos or DVD of the couple's wedding.

For my projects, I used some more beautiful Webster's Pages patterned paper (from Garden Gala/Seaside Retreat/Nature's Storybook) and some Crochet Natural Trim. The flowers were made from a Tim Holtz Tatterered Florals Sizzix die and stamped with the worded background from Vintage Backgrounds. The wedding sentiment is from A Beautiful Life.

Here is a look at the CD holder, using the same patterned paper...

Be sure and stop by the Limelight Papercrafts Design Team for even more wedding themed inspiration:

Mandy

JenMarie

Lisa A.

Christi

Lynn

I hope this gives you an idea for a wedding gift to include for a couple you know who might be getting married soon. Thanks so much for stopping by...

Blessings,

Limelight Papercrafts Sketch Challenge #48

Welcome to the Limelight Sketch challenge this week. It has been fun being the Guest Designer for Limelight Papercrafts this month :o) Mandy has a wonderful store and a fabulously creative Design Team... speaking of which, you probably came from Jen Marie's blog and already know that the focus for this weeks' sketch is FUZZ and FLUFF! I used the Unity Kit of the Month set Super Sweet & Stuck on You and some Webster's Pages patterned paper. The owl was paper pieced with the same patterned paper and highlighted lightly with Copics. I added some Caramel Latte Tan Fun Flock which really adds so much to this adorable owl.

Here is the sketch this week:

I do hope you can play along! One lucky winner will receive a package Coco Bloomers from Webster's Pages. Oh these are so pretty!!!

Next stop... Lisa A

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the hop!!!

Blessings,

Webster's Pages

The sketch for this card is from Card Patterns, (CP65). I made this for the Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #80. The movie this week is Becoming Jane and in addition to being inspired by the movie, we were to use pearls and flowers on our project. Now to clarify, I have not seen this movie yet...but love Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility (and plan on checking this one soon!) I know in the latter mentioned two movies the fabric for the dresses/drapery/furniture is so beautiful and used some Webster's Pages patterned paper as well as a Webster's Pages Coco Bloomer for my card.

I used the two different stamp sets: Lovely Labels and Sew Pretty, as well as some Crochet Natural Lace, which I sponged with Cocoa ink to distress it a bit so it would blend in with the patterned paper. I sponged the edges of the layers with distress ink: Antique Linen and Brushed Corduroy, so it also fits for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge #60 this week. Hey Patti and Olga...I am combining challenges again, lol! I love it when you go to make a card and by the end you...LOVE it! That is how it is with this one.... :o) I do not mean to sound prideful at all, just love how all of the elements came together...

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

SG18/Etsy Inspired #88

Today I am combining 2 challenges into one...yep, trying to do like some of my favorite bloggers...you know who you are, Patti, Lori, Olga, and countless others! The two challenges are the Sketch Girls challenge and the fun Etsy Inspired Challenge.

I used the stamp set Sew Pretty and Nana's Needlework Sentiments for my card as well as from Limelight Papercrafts some gorgeous Webster's Pages and two different lace: Crochet Natural Trim and Delicate Pink Trim. This week the Etsy Challenge is inspired by the beautiful Creations Designs store. I chose these pretty earrings and took my inspiration from these colors.

Limelight Papercrafts is the sponsor this week and the winner will receive some Basic Grey products: Max and Whiskers Epoxy Stickers and Buttons! Please visit the Etsy Inspired Blog for more info and to link up your card!

For more info on the Sketch Girls Challenge...here is the SG #18 sketch:

For more inspiration using the Sketch 18, be sure to check out the Sketch Girls: Annie, Julie, Alyssa, Harriet, Tiffany, Randee, Bonnie, Amber, Katie, Jessica, Sara, and our very creative Guest Designer Piali Biswis.

I hope you will play along with us on this sketch and make sure you link your creation on the Sketch Girl blog. The sponsor of the sketch this week is Softpencil and the winner will receive a $10 shopping spree to their store.

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you can play along with both challenges!

Blessings,

Guess Who??

Just a couple of quick projects to share. Limelight Papercrafts sells Unity and this cute owl and sentiment is from the April Kit of the Month Super Sweet & Stuck on You. I used a similar sketch to one on Card Patterns a couple of weeks ago and love this Jillibean Soup patterned paper: Old World Cabbage Stew Head of Cabbage. I colored the owl just a bit with Copics.

This second card I made for the Go To Sketch Challenge #2 over on Papercrafts Connection and was actually one of the winners (totally shocked!!)... I ended up picking the recently released Go To Sketches issue since I never could find it in my area stores.

I used some more gorgeous Webster's Pages patterned paper and created an embellishment from the Green Ruffle Ribbon. Just love this ribbon and know you will be seeing LOTS of it here....

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you have a wonderful day!

SG17 ~ Webster's Pages

Here it is the last day of April (wow, this month flew by!!!) and time for another Sketch Girls sketch challenge! I made mine using some more fabulous Webster's Pages that I ordered from Limelight Papercrafts. I just love this paper and so thrilled Mandy is carrying it in her store. I used the stamp set Lovely Labels for my focal image. The White Crocheted ribbon was sponged with Groovy Guava ink and layered with a strip of Groovy Guava ribbon. All in all it was a very easy, quick and fun card to make :o)

Here is the sketch for this week:

For even more inspiration using the Sketch 17, be sure to check out the Sketch Girls: Annie, Julie, Alyssa, Harriet, Tiffany, Randee, Bonnie, Amber, Katie, Jessica, Sara, and our very creative Guest Designer Teresa Kline. I hope you will play along with us on this sketch and make sure you link your creation on the Sketch Girl blog. Our sponsor this week is Frenzified!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

Card Deets ~

Stamps: Lovely Labels

Cardstock: Soft Sand, Groovy Guava, Webster's Pages

Ink: Groovy Guava

Accessories: Crocheted Lace, ribbon, and Nesties

Webster's Pages

I made this for the Card Patterns sketch this week. I am a huge fan of ovals and this one drew me in big time! Aside from ovals another HUGE favorite of mine is Webster's Pages patterned paper. I found mine at Limelight Papercrafts and Mandy has the best service, I highly recommend her. For this card, I used the Spring Mix Stamp TV Kit as well as Ribbon Stripes (for the checkered pattern). The lace (which I had thought was from Walmart, is actually from my dear friend Nina over in Croatia, isn't it beautiful..sorry won't find it at Walmart, my oops!) and just lightly sponged with brown ink to darken it a bit. The flowers are actually paper flowers that I pressed into my ink pads, real easy and with white flowers you can create any color you want...gotta love that!

It is a busy day today. Our oldest son has his first baseball game tonight, it is a scrimmage game so it doesn't count, but so looking forward to seeing him play ball again! I love the spring for many reasons and a huge one is Little League.
Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings,



Card Deets ~
Stamps: Spring Mix STV Kit and Ribbon Stripes
Cardstock: Chocolate Kiss, Soft Sand and Webster's Pages
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa and Antique Linen
Accessories: Oval Nesties (Plain/Scalloped), Lace, Paper Flowers, Circle Punch