My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #211 and Curtain Call Challenge

Hi there! Today I have a card to share with you that I am entering into two challenges.  I used this sketch:

MFT Sketch Challenge #211

And I was inspired by the theme and colors in this photo:

Curtain Call Challenge  - Soft Scarf

I'm also linking to the current ColourQ challenge:

I first diecut a piece of Rustic Cream cardstock using the Femme Frames dies from Mama Elephant, then I stamped the MFT Sweater Stitch Background in PTI Fine Linen Ink.  I diecut a circle from that panel and put some Lawn Fawn Sweater Weather patterned paper behind it.  Then I stamped, colored and diecut those adorable kitties and milk bottle from the Mama Elephant Purrfect Pair stamps set.  The sentiment is also from that set, and it is stamped on the ME Bold Banner diecut.  I used foam squares to adhere panel to a Fine Linen scalloped diecut also from the Femme frames die set.  Then I diecut some tiny hearts using the SSS Mini Hearts dies and added a bow with some twine. The entire panel is mounted on a kraft card base.

I'm also sharing a fun Valentine's Day card over at the Lawnscaping Blog today!  Click on the sneak peek below to see the entire card! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: MFT Sweater Stitch Background, Mama Elephant Purrfect Pair

Dies: Mama Elephant Purrfect Pair, Femme Frames, Bold Banner, SSS Mini Hearts, PTI Limitless Layers 2.5" Circles

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Fine Linen, Kraft, Raspberry Fizz

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, PTI Fine Linen, Tropical Teal

Other: Copic Markers, PTI Rustic Jute Twine, Glossy Accents, Foam Tape

My Favorite Things Sketch and Color Challenges

Hello there!  Today I have a card to share for the MFT Sketch and Color challenges! :)

I loosely followed this sketch:

and used this color combination:

I've been itching to ink up the adorable MFT Polar Bears since they arrived in the mail from a sweet friend (I have the BEST friends, btw!)

I can't wait to play with this stamp set some more!  It's no wonder he's so darn popular!  The sentiment is from the Cozy Greetings stamp set.

That's all for now!  Thanks for stopping by! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: MFT Cool Day, Cozy Greetings

Dies: MFT Cool Day, Mama Elephant Femme Frames

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Tumbled Glass, Peacock Feathers

Paper: PTI Stampers Select White

Other: Copic Markers, Lawn Fawn Coral Lawn Trimmings, Foam Tape, Glossy Accents

Curtain Call Challenge - Cozy Quilt

I had such a fun time playing along with the last Curtain Call Challenge, that I wanted to play along again.  This challenge is called Cozy Quilt.

I pulled out my Doodlie Do stamp set (which hasn't really been put away since I got it!) and wanted to try paper piecing the doodled blooms and leaves.  I used My Minds Eye Gertie 6x6 paper pad.  I paper pieced and then added some shading and coloring with Copic Markers.  My final touch was a sprinkling of sequins (obsessed lately!)

Gahhhh, I just LOVE this stamp set.  It's so much fun!

That's all for now...  Thanks for stopping by! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: PTI Doodlie Do

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI White, Berry Sorbet, MME Gertie 6x6 paper pad

Dies: PTI Limitless Layers 2.5" squares

Other: Copic Markers, Avery Elle Sugar Blend (pink) and Winter Blend (clear) sequins

'Tis the Season to Party!

And so it begins... The Holiday Parties are upon us. We were invited to one next week, and I want to take a little something along as a thank you. I used Papertrey Ink's Wine Bottle Tag Die, Love Lives Here: Holiday and the Damask Snowflakes - all among my favorite holiday stamping purchases this year.



This little project fits the bill for a few challenges that I'd like to enter this week:



Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes



Wee Memories #78 - Anything Goes

Off to do some more crafting! :) Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):
Stamps: Love Lives Here: Holiday
Ink: Ripe Avocado, Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate, Tea Dye Duo
Paper: Pure Poppy, Stampers Select White, Christmas Prints PP
Dies: Wine Bottle Tag, Tag Sale #5, Damask Snowflakes
Other: Pure Poppy Button, Pure Poppy Bakers Twine

Tag! You're It!

I wanted to participate in the Young Crafters Unite Challenge #4 - Use a diecut. On this project, I used the Papertrey Ink Doily Details die and the Tag Sale #5 die. Also, the theme of the newest Simon Says Stamp Challenge is Tags. I just so happen to be a tag-making fool lately. LOL! I made this little guy to attatch to a Christmas gift for my mom using Lawn Fawn Making Frosty Friends :)





I hope you and your families have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving holiday. I better get moving... Dinner is at my house, which is already full of company! So much to do!! Be back on Friday with the PTI Blog Hop! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Lawn Fawn
Ink: PTI Pure Poppy, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI New Leaf, Kraft, Christmas Prints PP
Other: PTI Tag Sale #5 die, Doily Details die, Pure Poppy Bakers Twine, Copic Markers

Frankie!!

I wanted to play along with the Young Crafters Unite Challenge #1 - Color a Stamped Image.

Seriously hooked on Paper Smooches!! I just can't get enough! I wanted to ink up a new set that I just got, Halloweenies. I just love Frankie and those cute little spiders! I also used the candy corn image from Sugar Rush. What's better than candy corn at Halloween? That's right, GLITTERY candy corn. :)



Supplies:
Paper: PTI Stampers Select White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Stamp Pad and Pen)
Stamps: Paper Smooches Halloweenies, Sugar Rush
Other: Copic Markers, Pop Dots, Black Embroidery Floss, Sakura Stardust Pen

HEC January Challenge!

My friend Ted, at Happily Ever Crafter just posted his monthly challenge, and I was anxious enter. Ted's challenge was to use the following, and ONLY the following to make a card:

•ONE (1) base card (of any color)
•ONE (1) matting paper (solid or pattern is fine)
•ONE (1) stamp image (you can choose either image or sentiment, not both)
•ONE (1) ink color (Versamark for embossing can be your ONE choice)
•ONE (1) embellishment (ribbon, button, brad, flower, etc.)

You can see Ted's post here: http://www.happilyevercrafter.com/2010/12/happily-ever-challenged-13-1111.html
This was kind of tough for me... I had to resist the temptation several times to add more. LOL!

My card consists of the following:

1 card base - Plum Pudding
1 matting paper - Kraft
1 stamped image - PTI YOF: Violets
1 ink color - Fresh Snow
1 embellishment - Plum Pudding Satin Ribbon



Supplies (all PTI unless noted):
Stamps: YOF: Violets
Ink: Fresh Snow
Paper: Kraft, Plum Pudding
Other: Plum Pudding Satin Ribbon, Corner Rounder

Christmas in July Challenge

Jill over at Angillic Creations posted a Christmas in July challenge for the entire month of July, and I chose to participate. I decided to go with a non-traditional color scheme, and I kind of like it :) The challenge continues until July 31st, so there's still time to join in!! You can see all of the details on Jill's blog: http://anjilliccreations.blogspot.com/2010/07/jills-first-annual-christmas-in-july.html

Here is my entry :)




I didn't want too much going on to take away from the plaid background, so I just added a small sentiment strip at the bottom using PTI's new Just the Ticket die and stamp set.



Supplies: (All PTI unless noted)
Cardstock: Enchanted Evening, Stampers Select White
Ink: Enchanted Evening, Hawaiian Shores, Lavender Moon, Plum Pudding
Stamps: Distressed Stripes, Sign Language, Just the Ticket
Other: Just the Ticket die