Love Grows

This sweet image from Digi Stamp Boutique is called 

Simply for Valentines 4A-Cute 

and comes with 6 different images colored and also black and white.  

Of course, Digi Stamp Boutique is our sponsor this week at 

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.  

We hope you will play along. You may be our lucky grand prize winner!

"All images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock.  My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too, often the inspiration for my designs.  Hope you enjoy my images as much as I enjoy creating them."

Prize:   £10 voucher 

Sketch 130 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

My Recipe:

Image:  Digi Stamp Boutique, Simply for Valentines 4A-Cute

Papers:   Bo Bunny A Gift of Love Crazy Love Kisses, 

SU Poppy Parade and Pixie Pink and Pretty in Pink

Ink:  Copics

Techniques:  Scalloped Stitched Heart, Cuttlebug Stars and Hearts

Accessories:  Teresa Collins Enamel Shapes, Stickles

Wedding Hearts

Last week I was in desperate need of some wedding cards and saw this cute heart Bride and Groom on the internet.  I wanted my card to be plain and simple but then decided it needed something added to it. So I added the eyelet corners and pearls.

I used the turquoise and pink cardstock because I am matching the gift bags that I am using.

Then I decided to use a printed paper and make an A2 card. 

I like the printed papers best and will probably do some more creating with some wedding DP.

Definitely a fun and easy card to put together.

Hope you enjoy!

Have a wonderful February!  Hard to believe it is here!

Judi

Remember the Moment

I am so happy to create this card for our incredibly talented sponsor, Tammy, who is the owner and creator of all the lovely images at A Day for Daisies.  This image is called "Music for Me."

A DAY FOR DAISIES provides themed categories of over 1000 fun and

whimsical digital images, including fairy tales and magical mermaids,

cutie kids, vintage illustrations, sentiments and lovely designs for
all occasions!

At Sweet Sketch Wednesday,

Arlana has created another wonderful sketch for you to play with this week. 

Play along and have a chance to win a

$12 Gift Certificate at A Day For Daisies

What a sweet gift!  Who wouldn't want Tammy's lovely images?

Hope you are able to enjoy the remaining days of 2011! 

Thanks for stopping by and always remember those special moments in your life!

Hugs, Judi

Flowers, Birds and Turtle
Sweet Sketch 97

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor:  Clear Dollar Stamps

Well, I'm back to reality! I had a great time visiting Arlana and creating my cards through April.

Can hardly wait for you to see what I created for you!

Today I have three adorable images from 
Clear Dollar Stamps

Basket of Flowers

On this card I used a new embossing folder from Quickutz that I purchased at the Scrapbook USA Expo called Flowers!  Wish you could see the sparkle in the center of the flowers on this image but my camera didn't capture it .  I think you can see the sparkle on the dragonfly, fronds and flower center. Not sure how I managed to cut the dragonfly out but it worked for me this time.   This image is a freebie at Clear Dollar Stamps.  Isn't is cute as can be? Just love that basket of flowers and the little dragonfly!

Turtle Greetings

I loved this Turtles Greeting image and thought it would make a fabulous birthday card for my grandson when he turns three....in another year.  I'm planning ahead!  As you can see I used Glossy Accents on his shell! I also used stickles on the flames and the turtle's party hat.  Then I just put together the little badge and used a marker to add the three.
Oh, the Nesti Pinking Circles is also a new purchase from the Expo.  I've been wanting that one for some time now.  I used it to make the badge too!

Love Tweet Love

 I'm always in need of wedding cards and thought this would be a perfect addition to my collection.  The embossing folder is another purchased from the Expo.  It is from Quickutz and called Swirls.  I added stickles to all the hearts and circles and on their head and tail feathers and added a little blue jewel in the center of the his flower!  Again my camera doesn't show the sparkle like I wanted it to but hopefully you can imagine!

Clear Dollar Stamps is our sponsor at SSW this week! 
You will definitely want to play along as
 Lori's fabulous prize is a $25 gift certificate! 
Now wouldn't you love to spend that at Clear Dollar Stamps!

My team mates at SSW have a bundle of cards with some sweet inspiration this week. It is always so fun to see what everyone chooses to create with.   Be sure to stop by SSW to check it all out!
 This week's sketch is SSW 97.
 

We are nearly to our 100th Week Celebration!
Be sure to stop back on May 4 for all the fun and prizes!

My Recipes:

First Card

Image:  Clear Dollar Stamps Basket of Flowers

Papers:  Provo Craft Pixie Bloom Dots, Lime Cardstock & Pink Sorbet Cardstock

Inks:  Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments:  Nestabilities Petite Scalloped Circles Large, Standard Circles Large,
Quickutz Flowers Embossing Folder, SU Frond,
Ribbon, Stickles, Flowers, Brad

Second Card
Image:  Clear Dollar Stamps Turtle Greetings
Papers:  Pebbles Sparkle, K and Company?,
SU Elegant Eggplant & So Saffron, Color Mates Light Terrific Teal
Inks:  Copics and Promarkers, Sharpie Marker
Tools and Embellishments:  Nestabilites Pinking Circles Large, Standard Circles Large,
SU 1", 1 1/4", 1 3/8" Circles Punch, SU Small Star Punch,
Ribbon, Glossy Accents, Stickles


Third Card
Image:  Clear Dollar Stamps Love Tweet Love
Papers:  Imaginiscs Drapin' Daisies, DCWV Robin#1, Light Teal,
Inks:  Copics and Promarkers
Tools and Embellishments:  Nestabilities Petite Scalloped Circles Large, Standard Circles Large
Ribbon, Brad, Stickles, Flowers

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy a day of crafting!

Just Married

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sweet Sketch 85

Sponsor:  Digi Stamp Boutique

Arlana's Sweet Sketch 85!

Only 15 more weeks until 100!

This week at SSW, Digi Stamp Boutique is our wonderful sponsor! 

 We just love Sally Ann's images.  You will too! 

Check out her site and be sure to play along this week. 

You could be the fabulous winner of

6 free digis of your choice

from

Digi Stamp Boutique.

I had to show this flower close up.  I liked Arlana's quilled flower so much a few weeks ago that I purchased three of the Quilled Flower Kits by Cuttlebug!  This is the Daisy.  So fun and easy to make!  I used just two of the die cuts instead of three on this flower.

My Recipe:

Image:  Digi Stamp Boutique, Henry and Zoe Get Wed

Papers:  BoBunny A Gift of Love: Crazy Love Kisses, SU Chocolate Chip,

The Paper Company Red Cardstock, Doodlebug Designs Petite Prints Ladybug Daisy

Ink:  Copics

Tools and Embellishments:  Nestibilities Classic Square Large, Classic Scalloped Square Large,

Cuttlebug Quilled Daisy Kit, MS Frond, SU Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Stickles 

Cute Bride and Groom
Sweet Sketch 76
Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique
 
Hope you are enjoying this adorable image of the
"Cute Bride and Groom"
available at
Digi Stamp Boutique. 
 I am needing some more wedding cards and fell in love with this sweet image!

 Digi Stamp Boutique

has been a faithful monthly sponsor at SSW for over a year now. 
We just love all the fun digis that Sally Ann creates. 
Every month Sally Ann adds so many new digis making it so hard to choose the ones you would like. 
So go ahead and take a look yourself.
 
This week Digi Stamp Boutique is offering 
6 free digi images to our Grand Prize Winner
 for the week at
Sweet Sketch Wednesday.   
Also be sure to stop by SSW and check out all the sweet creations
 that the DT has created just for you.

This is the Sweet Sketch that Arlana has created for you to work with this week!

Close Up of Bride and Groom

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique Cute Bride and Groom

Papers: Heidi Grace Garden Flowers Decor, Bohemia Bella "Pretty Little Girl Mini Harlequin, SU Bashful Blue, The Paper Company

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestibilities Classic Oval Large and Scallop, Border Punch, Ribbons, Stickles

I just want to thank all of you for your sweet comments. 

I apologize for not commenting the past two weeks as I was involved in caring for some family matters!  Thanks so much for all your kind concerns for our family!

Best Wishes

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sweet Sketch 37

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

This week our sponsor at Sweet Sketch Wednesday is Digi Stamp Boutique. The prize for the winner is $10 of your choice of digi images. Sally Ann has some fabulous images so check them out here. Also check out her blog. But you must know, our DT has some incredible creations
with her images so check those out at SSW and get some inspiration for your own card. Be sure to play along! You may be the lucky winner this week!

I had a few frustrations with my printer ink on this card. For some reason the ink is flaking off the paper. Has anyone had this problem? I am using the Laserjet. I have only had this problem one other time.

Also you can't tell by the picture, but the jewel on top of the cake is a heart jewel that perfectly fits the heart image.

The stick pin was saved from something I received last year for Valentine's Day. I thought it went with the paper but again it hardly shows in the picture. It stands out better when you see it face to face. So I took a close up shot of the stick pin! Cute...huh!

When I first finished the card it looked like this.

I thought it would look better with some added stitching around the circle. So I tore it apart and tried to do Arlana's sewing technique. Well, it's not as easy as she makes it look! But I do think it is what the card needed. I'll have to do some more practicing! Practice does make perfect!

This is the sketch for the week. Be sure to check out all the details on SSW! Let's see what you can create!

Supplies:


Image: Digi Stamp Boutique: Love Cake, SU Short and Sweet
Paper: Heidi Grace Designs: Love Blossoms Twigs with Glitter, ANW Crestwood: Pomegranate Metallic, Rosebud Metallic Cover, American Girl Crafts, SU Pink Passion, DCWV Red Multi Pack
Ink: SU Real Red
Tools and Embellishments: Marvy 3" Circle Punch, Suzzix Circle Scallop, SU Oval Scallop, Oval, Fiskars Heart, Ribbon, Flower, Pearl, Ribbon, Stitching, Heart Stick Pin, Heart Jewel.

Your Day!
Sweet Sketch 14
Sweet Sketch Wednesday





Update:  When I created this card I only had about three copics...no flesh colors!  So I quickly colored in the flesh on this little bride to give her some color.

This week Digi Shack is our sponsor at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. I choose this Lani Bride stamp. What a sweet bride! You will want to check out their other digi stamps....oh, so cute. TDS is offering a prize this week for the best card...so I think you will want to play along. Check out all the details for posting your card on Sweet Sketch Wednesday.
I am new at using my Copics but I am learning as I view other cards. It definitely looks like I need a flesh color. I do have some E's but they were the wrong shade in my opinion so I opted to not color her skin. Also next time I would blush her cheeks and use rhinestones for her jewelry instead of the stickles.
But even with my few omissions, she is a beautiful bride!!! Hope you enjoy her too!


Your Day Supplies:

Stamp: Digi Shack Lani Bride

Paper: Basic Grey Uptown, Paper Pizazz Pink Salt, DCWV Brights Mat Stack, Paper Company Double Sided Bright Pink, SU Pink Passion

Ink: SU Pink Passion, Copics: B21, YG03, RV11, RV14, Y21

Embellishments: MS Lace Doily, Ribbon, Brads, Star Dust Stickles, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, Cricut Scallop Circle, MS Circle Cutter, SU Oval punch

To Have and To Hold
Sweet Sketch 6

We are having so much fun at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. We are now in our 6th week. Hope you will join in with us this week. This is Sweet Sketch 6. I have loved using Arlana’s sketches.

Sweet Sketch 6

I was so excited use the SU "To Have and to Hold" set. I chose this paper three weeks ago and thought I was going to use it on Sketch 5 but decided to use it on Sketch 6. I loved using the Stickles and glitter on this card. It really made the images come alive. Seems like I always need a wedding card, so I will be excited to use this one. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Now go and create you own Sweet Sketch 6 and post on Mr. Linky on Sweet Sketch Wednesday.
Supplies:
Stamps: SU To Have and To Hold & Forever
Paper: Imagininse For Peep’s Sake Drapin’ Daisies, DCWV Robin#2, Bazzil Whirlpool, SU Kiwi Kiss & Pink Pirouette
Ink: SU Baja Breeze, Close to Cocoa
Embellishments: MS Lace Doily, SU Scallop Square & Scallop Oval, McGill Square, Sheer Ribbon, Stickles, Glitter

Sweet Sketch 3 Color Challenge for

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Botanical Blooms

This is the third week of Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Be sure to take time to visit my sister's site. She is absolutely incredible.....I am always amazed at what she creates! Also take a few minutes and visit her personal blog at Sweet Berry Designs.


This was a fun sketch….so fun I ended up making three cards unintentionally. The first was my Sweet Citrus card below. I made this card thinking that next week was the color challenge week.

So after my first bloober, I made my second card but was quickly informed by my two sisters that I had assembled it backwards….I obviously wasn’t thinking at 1 a.m. when I was putting it together.

So waaalaaa…third time is always the charm! So here is my Sweet Sketch# 3 in all three forms. Hope you enjoy them!

Supplies:
Stamps: SU Botanical Blooms, Short and Sweet
Paper: K and Company Brenda Walton Madeline, SU Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink: SU Rose Red, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Old Olive
Embellishments: SU Word Window Punch, SU Square Scallop Punch, Rhinestones, Sheer Ribbon

Reversed Sweet Sketch 3 Color Challenge


Supplies: Same as above card

Sweet Sketch 3 without Color Challenge –

Sweet Citrus

This is my first try at Sweet Sketch 3 before I knew it was a color challenge week!

I loved the way the embossing powder made the citrus look juicy and real! See picture below.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Tart and Tangy, Short and Sweet
Paper: SU Pumpkin Pie, YoYo Yellow, Old Olive
Ink: SU Pumpkin Pie, YoYo Yellow, Old Olive

Embellishments: McGill Deckle square punches, Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Brads, Ribbon

Thanks for visiting! Take a few minutes this week and try Sweet Sketch 3.

Forever After

This was my first sketch. It was for Mojo Monday 77. My sister designed Amazingly Sweet while I designed "Forever After." We had a lot of fun making these cards in her new craft room...it is huge room above a three car garage.....room for all her craft and sewing supplies.

I love the Stampinup "Ever After" stamp set especially the elegant lacey look of the heart. I just think is looks so sweet.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Ever After, SU Short and Sweet

Paper: SU Whisper White, Pretty in Pink

Ink: SU Pretty in Pink

Embellishments: SU Trio Flower Punch, Ribbon, Silver Embossing, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embosser, Rhinestones