Thanks CASe this sketch

Hello all! I was really intrigued with this weeks sketch over at CAS(e) this sketch and tried to do it justice.  Here is what I came up with after many failed attempts.

I started with the "off the grid" back ground stamp from Stampin Up! I used weathered wood distress ink to stamp it and then went over it with a blending tool. Added some scattered straw using a blending tool so that it had a bit more dimension and a pop of color.

The "thanks" sentiment comes from Simon Says Stamp thanks set and is stamped in MFT colorbox black ink. I did end up using some clear embossing powder over it and heat set it.

Flowers are from the Oriental Trading Company that I've had in my stash forever. Added some green leaves using a Martha Stewart punch and the yellow button from American Crafts and called this done.

Like I said, this sketch gave me fits - I just wasn't happy with a lot of the first and second drafts I started with. Ended up changing the background stamp a few times. Well, it was sort of fun playing around but I sure wasted a lot of paper - sigh!

To a wonderful friend

Hi everyone! What a week this has been! Here is my take on this weeks Freshly Made Sketch.

I also used the challenge going on over at CAS.ual Fridays called crafty bouquets. You are to use kraft, flowers and twine. Lastly, Simon's Wednesday challenge is Happy Birthday.

Sentiment is from My Favorite Things.

I used an oval nestie on the bottom per the sketch. Memory Box leaf die is used on green cardstock to cut out the leaves for the base of flowers. Flowers are from OTC that I've had in my stash for years. I used melted down white pony beads for the centers. Just a dab of glossy accents glued them down pretty easily.  The burlap border was purchased pre-made at Hobby Lobby and I just cut it to size. Green baker twine is from Impress rubber stamps. 

That's about it. Pretty quick to put together all in all. Thanks for stopping by!

Stencil texture

Hi everyone! I've been out of town in business meeting the last three days and didn't have time to schedule any posts for when I was gone! Now that I'm home, I wanted to post a card that I created using a stencil from Crafter's Workshop.

The stencil is barbed wire and I used a light molding paste made by Golden to add texture. I picked this up at a local art store but I think you can get it at M's, J's or even Hobby Lobby. I love this brand because it's like using a very light frosting - very fluffy and easy to work with.

I let it dry for about 15 minutes and then dusted it with Perfect Pearls. I've also used other mediums to color the white molding paste with wonderful results. Once I go the color where I wanted it I fussy cut around the edges and then attached it to a card base.

Flowers are from Oriental Trading Co. and I die cut the leaves out using dies from Memory Box. Brads are white but colored with a Copic marker to make them a light yellow. Sentiment is from Purple Onion Designs.

Well, it's Superbowl weekend and us Washingtonians are getting jazzed up to root on the Seahawks! Wish us luck! Go Hawks!

Mojo #327 - Happy Thoughts

Hi everyone! I saw this week's Mojo Monday sketch and I sat around all day thinking about what I could do with it. I've already done hearts (twice) and even thought about butterflies but ended up going with flowers, which are on the bright side again.

I also decided to turn it on it's side and make a landscape card for a change. The sentiment is from Verve.

Designer paper is from the former TAC company and layered in black. I found some light pink in my stash of papers and did a double mat on the main panel.

The right side panel is stamped in pink polka dots to go with the flower and I ended up sponging some around the die cut so that it would stand out better. All the flowers are from Oriental Trading Co. that I've had in my cupboard for eons. Queen&Co pearls used for the centers of the flowers.


Thanks for stopping by!