Friendship with Roses

Happy Saturday to you! It's the weekend...YAAAHHH! Aren't you glad!

 

My card today is a Mojo Monday card, for sketch challenge #215.

Here's the card. I just love that dp!

And, here's the inside. 

Thanks for stopping by today, and have a great weekend!!!

~Hugs, 

Stamps: Friendship (Quietfire); Large Plaid Pattern (Hero Arts)

Paper: The Green Stack (DCWV); Sweetness (Pink Paislee); Annalee (Prima); Happily Lost (Lily Bee Design)
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink; clear embossing ink
Accessories: Scallop Dot edge punch; Zing embossing powder; seam binding (Hug Snug); satin ribbon (Joann); flower (Recollections); mini round gems (Recollections); Shimmer Spritz; Liquid Pearls; sewing thread
Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

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Happy Turkey Day!

Hi Friends! I've got a cute turkey card to share with you today, but before I do, I have to show you the blog candy I received from Melissa at Tuesday Morning Sketches for winning the Think Pink challenge in October.

Wow! What fab candy! She even sent me three of the beautiful cards she made during the month-long challenge. If you haven't played along at Tuesday Morning Sketches, mosey on over there and give it a try. You'll love her sketches! Melissa just posted the newest sketch today, so you have until this coming Sunday at 8PM to enter.

And, as a reminder, the Prickley Pear Rubber Stamp November sketch challenge is open to everyone now. You don't have to use PPRS stamps, and you have until November 30th to enter. You should see the samples the DT have for the challenge this week...AWESOME!

Now for that turkey card. The sketch is Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 143, and the Outlines Monday Challenge 26 theme is Thanksgiving or Fall.

Isn't that little guy sweet? Not too happy looking, though, is he? I guess I can't blame him, this time of year. I colored him with Copics, put Glossy Accents on his beak, and black Enamel Accents on his eyes. The dark red shiny dots in the corners of the turkey square were colored with a Copic, then covered with Glossy Accents, too. Now that they've dried, they look like little bits of cranberry sauce on the card. I used Stickles on the green border around the turkey.

For the sentiment, I cut the tag out of white cs, then sponged Peeled Paint Distress Ink on the edges, then Walnut Stain. I sponged Wild Honey over the entire tag, then sprayed it with Perfect Pearls Mist in Heirloom Gold (I just LOVE that stuff!). The sentiment is heat embossed in Chocolate Brown.

I think the stitch I used around the bg paper is called a feather stitch. I thought it was appropriate for a turkey card. The burgundy stitching along the sides of the dp layer is the same stitch I used on my Holiday Surprise card a few days ago. This time, I didn't make any sudden jags while sewing, but did end up with slight curved lines rather than straight ones. I think I need to practice using that stitch before I use it on another card. To make it, the machine has to do a lot of forward and backward movements and it makes the paper jump around. It's a cool stitch if I can learn to control it!!! :) The bottom edge of the dp is punched with a scallop punch and I distressed the top with my Distrezzer. Fantastic tool, by the way.

I went a little crazy with the Stickles, but I just love sparkle on a card, and the Fleur de Lis die cut looked a little bare without it.

And, of course, I couldn't have all that glam on the front and not have just a little bit inside, too.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! And, don't forget to play in the Prickley Pear Sketch Challenge, as well as the Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge. Fab sketches, sweet prizes!

~Hugs,
 

Stamps: Turkey Square Lg, Tiny Happy Turkey Day (Outlines Rubber Stamps)
Paper: Tim Coffey Fall Nat Pad (K&Co); Shimmer Stack (DCWV)
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Memento; Versamark; Colorbox; Copic markers
Dies: Fleur de Lis Pendants, Fancy Tags, Curved Rectangles (Spellbinders)
Accessories: Scallop Diamond Edge Punch (EK Success); embossing powder (Zing); Clair de Lune velvet ribbon (Fancy Pants Design); satin ribbon (Michaels); Stickles; Enamel Accents (Inkssentials); Pearl Pen; Glossy Accents; Perfect Pearls Mist; sewing thread; foam dots
Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

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Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Ornamental Kitty

Hi Friends! Can you believe it's already mid-November? The days really start to run together this time of year. But, being the 15th, it's time for the November Prickley Pear Sketch Challenge! Be sure to read all the way to the end for our NEW challenge rules! :D

Isn't the November sketch fantastic! It's so full of possibilities!

Here's my take on it:

I just love that sweet Ornamental Kitty's face. I colored her with grays and tans, although it's difficult to see in the photo. For the eyes, I used white Liquid Pearls for the highlight and covered both eyes with Glossy Accents. The ornament is paper pieced and I used Stickles to highlight the design. The purple and pink ornaments hanging over Kitty's head are cut from silver duct tape that was adhered to cardstock. I colored both of them with alcohol inks, including the design on top of the pink banner, but decided to cover the round one with Stickles for extra sparkle. The bg is embossed with a Regal Flourishes embossing folder. I swiped Perfect Medium over the raised edges, then brushed Perfect pearls over that for a subtle shimmer.

Now for those NEW CHALLENGE RULES. I think you'll like them! :)

**While we love to see you use your PPRS products, that is no longer a requirement. There are NO product restrictions--the challenge is open to everyone!

**The prize is a $15 gift certificate to the PPRS web shop! You can use it for Clear Stamps, dies, and best of all Red Rubber Stamps! Anything in the PPRS shop! And, let me tell you, if you haven't use a Prickley Pear red rubber stamp before, you are in for a super treat!

So, all you have to do is make a card based on this month’s sketch, and link it up using the linking tool on the PPRS blog, no later than November 30. Easy peasy.

One winner will be chosen by random.org for a $15 gift certificate to the Prickley Pear web shop!

Now, head on over to the Prickley Pear Rubber Stamp blog and be inspired by the rest of the design team's creations. Then, create your own interpretation of this sketch and play along for a chance to win a $15 gift certificate!

Whoo Hoo!!! I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have an AMAZINGLY crafty week!

~Hugs,

 

Stamps: Ornamental Kitty (Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps)
Paper: 12 Days of Christmas (My Minds Eye); Gingerbread Fun Mini Digi Paper (Designs by Krista)
Ink: Copic markers; Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Adirondack Alcohol Ink; Memento
Dies: Foliage, Nested Lacey Pennants, Classic Scalloped Circles (Spellbinders)
Accessories: Regal Flourishes embossing folder (Sizzix); Paper Lace II embossing folder (Cuttlebug); ribbon (Michaels); rhinestones; duct tape; twine (The Twinery); metal snowflake brad (K&Co); Stickles; Liquid Pearls; Perfect Pearls; Glossy Accents; button; foam dots
Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

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A Season of Blessings

A Happy Saturday to you, Friends! I hope you've got some crafting time built into your weekend--I certainly do. I've been busy helping my DD with a school science project and had to go two whole days without making a card! So I made up for it by staying up way too late last night to make this card.  

I used The Shabby Tea Room's "A Shabby Thanksgiving" Challenge #87 as inspiration for the colors and Thanksgiving theme, and this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch #119 for the design.

 

The dried corn stamp, as well as the sentiment inside, is from a Flourishes set called A Season of Thanks. I actually colored two of these images. On the other one I made the ears of corn different--some had red kernels, some had black. You may see it on another card in a few days. ;) 

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I appreciate all my visitors and read every one of your lovely comments. You really make my day! :)

Have a good one!

~Hugs,

  

Stamps: A Season of Thanks (Flourishes)

Paper: Sweetness (Pink Paislee); This & That (Lily Bee Design)

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Memento; Copic markers

Dies: Small Labels, Large Labels (Spellbinders)

Accessories: Scallop Diamond Edger (EK Success); ribbon (Offray); Gemstone Brads (Recollections); pearls; Liquid Pearls; lace (Joanns); foam dots

Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

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Every Minute

Hi Friends! Hope you've had a wonderful Wednesday. I don't want to keep you long, so I'll get right to it. I've got a Mojo Monday (Mojo214) card to share with you today:

I need to do more distressing. It's really my favorite technique when I'm making a card.

This is a birthday card for my brother, and he's a year younger than me, so I think it's okay to call him an "Old Timer." :)

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great one!!!

 

Stamps: Moments in Time (Flourishes); Distressing (Glitz); Large Plaid Pattern (Hero Arts)
Paper: Stella & Rose (My Mind's Eye); Splendid (Authentique)
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink
Dies: Std Circles Lg, Curved Rectangles, Ironwork Motifs (Spellbinders); Leafy Sprigs (Verve)
Accessories: Clockworks embossing folder (Cuttlebug); Enamel Accents (Inkssentials); eyelets; twine; Perfect Pearls Mist; buttons; mini staples; sewing thread; foam dots
Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

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