Sketch Fun

Just a quick share today as  my 'To Do' list is a mile long!  I joined in a sketch challenge on a FB group....I liked the sketch so much I made 4 of the cards to build my stash back up.  Bonus, I used all scraps!  Love my scrappy, sketchy cards!

Hope you have a crafty Monday!
                                            Marie

A Sketch and a Card

So, this is the sketch that I used for my FB group challenge this month.  It is from Quintessentially Me, she has some great sketches.  I decided to make a "scrappy" card...only use scraps.  So, the two images are from a treat basket I received and I saved the images once the treats were gone...they are so cute and have the fun spirelli detail.  the papers are from my scrap basket.  The sentiment is what is left of a sticker packet.  The flowers, which I did add two extra because I couldn't bear to through the odd ones out, are leftovers from another project.  

Thanks for looking!  

Marie

Cute Cat Christmas Card

Third week as guest designer for Gerda's Doodles...This week was one of Gerda's picks, a cute kitty sitting on a package.  For some reason I thought of Christmas when I saw this image so I went with it...I also used a sketch from Mojo Monday ( that I am planning on using for the September PCD challenge).

Here's the Details:

Image- Cute Cat from Gerda's Doodles; I colored with pencils.

Papers - all from my scrap basket

Extras - Tickets were clip art printed on computer, buttons, twine, edge punch, black pen for faux stitching

I am in love with this card...and the inside.  

Have you had a chance to get your FREEBIE from Gerda ?  If not, check it out...he is adorable!  Thanks for looking!

Marie

Birthday Cupcake Cardsketch

Just a quick share as I am trying to get as many projects done today as I can.....

First project:  create a card using this sketch from Paper Crafting Divas:

Sketch from:  http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/

This is the card I created:

The ribbon was the inspiration for the color palette...it has been in my stash for quite some time and just needed to be used.  The pink and white embossed papers are from a PCD swap and the blue leftovers from the layout I just finished.  I used a punch for the cupcake and added a little glittery flower sticker.  You knew I would get that glitter in somewhere!

Ok, more creating on the way!  Hope you are having a WONDERFULLY crafty Saturday!  Thanks for looking!

Marie

Mother's Day Cards

I really liked the simplicity of the sketch from our challenge on  Paper Crafting Divas and knew it would be perfect for my Mothers Day cards.  

Here is the sketch:

And here are the two cards I created, one for my mother and one for my MIL.  

Here's the details:

Sentiment:  found online, typed and printed onto white card stock

Papers:  Basic Gray from my scrap basket

Extras:  silk flowers, rhinestones,stickles, and ink

I REALLY like how they both came out...the yellow roses are for my mother - her favorite and the pink is for my MIL.

Thanks for looking! 

 Marie

Love is in the Air ATC

The theme for the January ATC swap was "Love is in the Air". I decided that for this swap I could not buy anything, I must use things I had on hand...I have SOOO MUCH! After gathering everything I could find that was appropriate to theme I went to work...

This is a rather simple card, but I really like it. I used a purple glitter paper for the base. I then took a piece of handmade paper and tore it into a cloud shape. To make it more interesting I used metallic rubs all over in pink, purple, blue, & silver with blue inked edges. I then pop dotted the winged heart embellishment on.

For this card I wanted to use the vintage gold foil cupid seals I had purchased...and been saving to make something ;) I used a black print card stock for the back. I used gold metallic rub around the edges to soften the look. I then layered on a fabric heart, cupid seal and silk flower.

Now on to a challenge card....

My take on the sketch...I used a digi that I found for free on the Operation Write Home site (http://operationwritehome.org/digis.html).  The little puppy was just so cute and had the saddest eyes that I knew it had to be for a belated birthday card, so...I printed the sentiment on the computer.  After coloring the image I added Crystal Effects to his eyes & nose, "fussy cut'' the image, and adhered it with pop dots to the white circle.  The papers are scraps of Basic Grey from my scrap box.  To add a little depth I embosses the striped & white papers.  I inked all edges.  I just love him!