MFT Sketches are Flamazing!

It's been awhile! I'm learning a new hobby - machine embroidery. But in between playing with that, I still will get a little stamping done - this time for the weekly sketch challenge at MFT - my favorite!

Here is the sketch - and my card:

The color on the card is a little wonky as the light in my room leaves a lot to be desired. This is a white card, with a striped background from an old Basic Grey paper pad and the stamps are from MFT's Flamazing set. I cheated a little on the sketch by eliminating the small element to the right but that's ok! Sketches are just to get the creative juices flowing.

Hope to see you again soon!

Color AND Sketch challenge

I'm combining 2 MFT challenges into one card this week - the Sketch challenge and the color challenge. I just started working on Valentine cards and needed something not too girly for my adult son. He loves giraffes so I think he'll enjoy this card.

Here is the sketch and colors we're working with:

And here's my card:

I used the Color Drops dies to create my two-tone heart and the stamp is from Giraffing Me Crazy. The sentiment is from Critter Clan. It's hard to tell in the photo but the sentiment is stamped on pale yellow as is the giraffe. I did move the sentiment to the bottom of the card because it's a long one!

What are you making for Valentine's Day? I hope to have more to show soon!!

Long time, no post! MFT Sketch!

I know I haven't posted in awhile but one of my 2018 resolutions is to take more time to do the things i enjoy which include crafting, reading and playing The Sims 4. Yes, I'm a geek. So I'm starting the year with a card I created for this past week's MFT sketch challenge.

Here's the sketch:

And let me tell, I thought I had this all worked out and then as I got toward the end of the card, realized I was one element short. BUT, creative license says that's ok and I went with it as is because another image would have just looked cramped anyhow. I also moved the sentiment. Creative license, people! Here's my card:

My 2 little penguins are enjoying the cold more than I am! So what are your resolutions for the New Year? Thanks for stopping by!

MFT Sketch Challenge 352

Back to challenges!

I've decided I need to find more time in my life to enjoy some hobbies so I'm trying to get more creative time - I miss it! One of my favorite stamping challenges is a sketch challenge and I'm currently hooked on MFT Stamps so I'm playing along this week.

Here is the sketch we are working with:

And here is my card:

Featuring the Bionic Bots, these guys are ready to wish a special 4 year old a very Happy Birthday! My grandson turns 4 tomorrow and this will be his card. He loves getting cards and I'm sure this one will make him smile.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFT Sketch with Jungle Gym

It's another week and another MFT sketch challenge! This time I used the Jungle Gym stamps - such cuteness!!! I can't stand it. Anyhow, here's the sketch:

And here's the card:

I made this one for my grandson to wish him a great first day back to pre-school.

Thanks for stopping by!

A SUPER MFT sketch!

Another sketch, another card....time for another MFT challenge!

Here's the sketch for the week:

And here's the card:

Do you see the sketch? Spin it 90 degrees to the left, so the "stripes" are at the bottom. There it is! I used a cityscape stamp (NOT from MFT) as the pointed edge, then added my superhero boy and the saying and lightening bolts as the stripe (only 1....creative license... lol). I colored the clouds and cityscape with colored pencils to keep the colors soft and the boy with Copics so he stands out. This is going to be the first of random cards I send my grandson. He'll enjoy getting his own mail once in awhile, even though he lives just blocks from me.

Thanks for visiting!

MFT Sketch Time

I missed a week (or two) of the MFT Sketch Challenges but I loved this week's sketch and just got these stamps so I squeezed in some time to play!

Here's the sketch:

And here's my card:

I wanted to try some colored pencils on kraft cardstock and they worked out ok but I'm not crazy about the pencil "lines" being seen so much (really noticeable on the bear). But it was a nice departure from markers for a change. And these forest animals are so cute, who cares how they're colored! Thanks for looking!

MFT Sketch 329

It's another Sketch challenge at the MFT Challenges blog. I enjoyed making this card for a friend and, although I adjusted the sketch a bit, it helped me come up with a great layout!  Here is the original sketch:

Here is the card I made:

I flipped the sketch and put the vertical strips on the right side rather than the left.  I also eliminated the small circle element. But I think the sketch is still pretty evident. And I think this is the first time I have used a Pure Innocence image (although it is an older one, but she's so darn cute!!) Oh and the sentiment is from the Sweet Sloths stamp set.

Thanks for popping by and taking a look!

Let's Kick it with MFT

This week I'm playing along again with the MFT Sketch Challenge. I had to break open my new set, Ninja-mazing because, well because they're just so darn cute!

Here's the sketch:

And here's my card:

I know! Can you handle the cuteness? The star printed paper was a scrap I had. I stamped the ninja on kraft cardstock and then colored him with Copic markers and added some white pencil highlights.

Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you again soon!

Sketch week at H2H

It's sketch week at Heart 2 Heart Challenges and it's a simple one to play along with! Here is my take featuring the cutie-patootie owl from the Bundled Buddies set:

I wanted something for the holidays but also wanted to keep the card somewhat rustic to go along with the owl. So I chose some paper from the Daydreamer pack that was just perfect and colored the owl's scarf to match. A little light blue velvet ribbon "fancies" the simple card up and adds that warm touch.

Wanna check out the sketch and play along? Head over to H2H and jump in. Be sure to use CTMH products and leave us your link. Have a good week and be sure to tune in later this week for more holiday cards to share!

Unscripted for Fall

I have seen very little of my stamping room lately as I have been helping out the college student in the house with typing papers and what not. And there's been a lot of what not this semester! But I did manage to get a little fun time in the other day and created this for Unscripted Sketches:

I was in a Fall mood so chose some nice warm autumny colors. Stamps are from Papertrey Ink, cardstock from Close To My Heart. I hope you will check out the sketch this was based on over at Unscripted Sketches and then play along! We would love to see your interpretation of the sketch!

I'll be back tomorrow with another Creative Vision blog hop for October. And don't forget, there is always something new at Are You on the Fence? to check out - this time, it's a post from Leia, my furbaby. Yes, indeedy.

See you soon  - and Happy World Card Making Day!

Unscripted Sketches #124

A new Unscripted Sketches challenge was posted yesterday and I am just now getting a chance to share my sample...school "things" are keeping me pretty busy here lately! But I promise to start getting more artwork done and posted. My sanity needs it! Here's my card to go along with this week's sketch:

Mmmm those caramel apples look so tasty! I am loving the cooler weather and am looking forward to getting the sweaters out, and the pumpkins - Fall is, I think, my favorite time of year!

I hope you will join us this week at US - we would love to see what you do with this week's sketch! See you again soon! (Oh and check out my new Ridiculous Lab feature - Picture Pages - every Sunday!)

All products from Papertrey Ink

Cosmo Cricket Contest

I saw over at Debbie Olson's blog that Cosmo Cricket is hosting a sketch challenge. And as I LOVE Debbie, Cosmo Cricket AND sketches, I had to play along. First off, let me show you the sketch:

Oh, so many possibilities! I decided to "go masculine" as I never have enough cards for the guys. Here is my take on the sketch:

I used a die (Papertrey Ink) to create the bottom border of circles which I filled in with punched circles from the Cosmo Cricket patterned paper. The smaller circles were filled with buttons. The plane itself was partially paper pieced, again with Cosmo Cricket paper. A little ribbon finishes the card off and I actually stuck pretty close to the sketch - and love the results!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink
Stamps: Papertrey Ink
Ink: Close To My Heart
DP: Cosmo Cricket
Ribbon and Buttons: Papertrey Ink

Sketch time!

Oh how I love sketches and this week's Unscripted Sketches sketch has loads of possibilities! (I know...that sentence has too many 'sketch' words in it but whatcha gonna do?)

Here's what we're working with:

And here's my card:

I used a soon to be released digi image from the "head" of US - Arielle - who has her own line of digi images called Wax Fruit Company. This holiday image, Deck the Birdhouse, fit the layout perfectly for me as did the sentiment from JustRite Stamps. The only change to the sketch was leaving off the very bottom section that shows a daisy in the sketch - I just ran out of room!

I printed the image and colored it with colored pencils and then added some Prisma Glitter for the snow. It's hard to tell from the photo but I also used a red glitter pen to color the bow - it's nice and shiny in person.

The paper is from Cosmo Cricket and the image and sentiment were popped up on pop dots for dimension.

That's it for me for today - I am actually spending the day at the PTI Stamp-A-Faire event in Cincinnati, OH today and I can't wait to share with you all my creations when I return home! Have a great weekend and stay in where it's cool and stamp. You know you want to!

Unscripted 75th Bday Card

It's Saturday and that means it's time for another Unscripted Sketches challenge! I took a couple of liberties with the sketch (again) and came up with my Mom's 75th Birthday card:

Paper, stamps and number dies are all from Papertrey Ink.

Here is the sketch we are working with this week:

I sort of flipped a couple of elements upside down but I think you can still see the sketch there, right?

Are you checking in at US through the week to see what is new every day during our Christmas in July celebration? All sorts of fun to be had so be sure to check it out!

I'll be back soon with another artwork post but in the meantime, don't forget to pop over to Are You on the Fence and see what's being reviewed today!

Patriotic Porch

Have to make this post brief as my to-do list is a mile long today!

Here is the sketch for the week at Unscripted Sketches:

And my card - with the sketch flipped sideways:

Image from Impression Obsession and paper from Lily Bee Designs.

Be sure to check out the rest of the US team and join in the fun! And be sure to check out Unscripted Sketches every day in July as we celebrate Christmas in July!

See you again tomorrow with another card to share!

US sketch

It's time for another great sketch challenge at Unscripted Sketches!

I rotated the sketch to fit this funny quote (stamp from Impression Obsession) and the added the little dog's face for added detail. I kept everything clean and simple and tried to incorporate elements that reminded me of books - for instance, the bottom half of the card has the strips of cardstock that remind me of book spines all lined up on a shelf, the border punches I used are the notebook paper edge and the bracket - things again that remind me of paper and writing and books. Maybe that's all in my mind but it works for me!!

I hope you'll join in the challenge this week at US - and be sure to check out the fabulous artwork from the rest of the team!!

Unscripted Sketches this week

It's a new Saturday and that means another new Unscripted Sketches challenge for you - take a look:

Now if you're a card maker, this would be perfect as a 7 x 3.5 size card - just right for a legal sized envelope. But I was more interested in the four elements on the card front and just got some new Fancy Pants paper that I thought would work great! Here's the results:

Like I said, I let the paper be the guide to this card, using 4 of the tickets to be the four elements on the sketch. Below is a strip of paper, also from the same line of Fancy Pants papers, that I edge punched and dressed up with a band of ric rac. The tiny bird and saying at the top again came from the paper. I know - very little stamping huh? The only stamping I added was Your Birthday and I hand wrote "it's". Easy and fun to put together!

Now it's your turn to try out this week's sketch. Stretch your imagination and let us see what you create!