MFTWSC60 - You Make The Grade

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Found time this week already to play around with this week's MFT Sketch (#60). I used the MFT Pure Innocence Set "You Make The Grade." I colored the image with my markers, fussy cut it, and then layered it on top of the circle die. The circle die is sponged with Bashful Blue ink. I then made a kraft "ground" from the same size circle die. That piece was sponged with Close to Cocoa Ink. (I sponged more on the top part than the bottom to give it a little dimension). My patterned paper is from October Afternoon Schoolhouse Collection. Ribbon and brads are from SU! I also used a open scallop MFT Die-namic for my border on the bottom of the card.

Thanks for stopping by tonight, the sketch is below ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TESC ~ Farm Fun!

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This is my second post for the day :) I couldn't wait to share my card for the latest Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge. "Udderly Sweet" is one of my favorite TESC Sets. Most crafters have a love or hate relationship with cuppie stamps - mine is all LOVE!

The image is stamped with memento tuxedo black on PTI White and colored in with markers. I then framed the white oval on a Real Red Oval.  I normally color my cuppies with prismacolor PM-7 Magenta and then use the colorless blender pen to lighten up the middle of the face. I started with prismacolors when I first started coloring images (actually I was a SU! Marker person first) and then gradually bought some Copics. I use both in my coloring now, but to be honest I like the "feel" of Prismacolors better. I feel like I can control the color and blend colors better with those.

All of the patterned paper is from October Afternoon. I used a Jumbo Scalloped MFT Die-namic at the bottom. The red ribbon is from SU! Not sure where the red bling is from. I just have a little bling drawer and keep all the sheets in there. :) I left the inside blank so I can customize the sentiment for whenever I need the card. The other card stock (Lemon Drop & Green Apple) is from Gina K Designs (the Real Red is from SU!)

Thanks for stopping by, the sketch is below. Hugs ~ LJ

I Spy......

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Here's my card for this week's I Spy Sketch Challenge I love sketch challenges and was so happy to see a new sketch blog start up that I can play along with! My only major change to the original sketch was I went with 3 banners at the bottom instead of 4......I guess I like doing things in odd numbers.... ;)

For my card I decided to go with a Baby theme. Baby cards is not something I need a lot of, but at the same time,  I don't have many on-hand either. I used images from a Gina K Designs Set - "Oh Baby". The patterned paper is from Jo Ann's (a 4X6 stack from a number of years back). The circle heart die is from Spellbinders. I also used some pink Satin Ribbon (SU!) Some twine (October Afternoon), a few buttons, and MFT Fishtail Die-Namics.

This week I moved my Big Shot and dies / cuttlebug folders from the kitchen table to my craft area....So my dies are getting more "love". My only thought after moving it was "Why did I wait so dang long to move it? " LOL.

So off I go, thanks for stopping by, the sketch is below if you would like to try it out yourself!

Hugs ~ LJ

Sweet Sunday Sketch #152

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Here's my entry for the latest Sweet Sketch Sunday Sketch Challenge. I used the adorable Daisy Pure Innocence image from My Favorite Things. My patterned paper is from Basic Grey (Max and Whiskers 6X6 Pad). The brads are also from Basic Grey,  & open scallop border die-namic from MFT. I used the  the flower die is part of a Spellbinders set. I also used a spellbinders scalloped square die for one of my layers. The card size is 4.5" square.  

The sketch is below, thanks for stopping by - Hugs ~ LJ

MOJO228 - It's a Good Day

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Popping in today with my card for this weeks' MOJO Monday Sketch (#228) I flipped the orientation from portrait to landscape as it fit the image & sentiment better (which are both from Unity Stamp Co.

I used some bolder/brighter colors on this card, Brilliant Blue for my base, some Old Olive, and patterned paper from Fancy Pants Designs (To The Moon Collection).  The sketch is below.

Thanks for stopping by - have a wonderful Sunday! Hugs ~ LJ

SFYTT - February

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I hope you are having a splendid Saturday so far, the sun is shining brightly here in Wisconsin. I'm elated to not to have to turn the heat on in February. :)

Today's card is for February's Sketch For You To Try. I love how this lil friendship card turned out! I used a cling-mount set from Stampendous today. This one of my all time favorite sets. Changito is such a cutie! The images were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored in with prism markers. The main image is matted with Blossom Spellbinders Dies. I used some circle punches for the  elements on the side, and then added a couple of Basic Grey brads for embellishments on the corners. The patterned paper I used is from MME // Lime Twist // Out of The Blue collection.

The sketch is below, thanks for stopping by! Hugs ~ LJ

Enjoy The Journey

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I hope you are having a fantastic Thursday ~ It's almost the weekend! 

My card today is for this week's Crazy For Challenges' Challenge ~ and it's a sketch this week (you know how I love sketch challenges!) I've created a more simpler card than I normally do. I do actually love simple cards, and I hope to get into making more of them. 

My images are from Tim Holtz // Stampers Anonymous. I absolutely love Tim Holtz products (I tend to collect more than use however ~ LOL). I found the "Playful Journey" cling set at Hobby Lobby recently and had to get it.  For my colors I used Chocolate Chip, Vanilla (PTI), and Baja Breeze. The image and sentiment are stamped in Rich Cocoa Memento Ink. I used a Vanilla Jumbo SU! Brad at the top for a little embellishment. I think the patterned paper is from Crate Paper. 

The sketch is below, thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

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It's the 15th of the month already ~ I hope you had a lovely sweet Valentine's Day with loved ones.


Carol is our wonderful host this month for the Divas / Darlings challenge this month. And our theme is so perfect for this month "Let Me Call You Sweetheart".  This month we have a digital image from Mo Manning titled "Young Love".  The details in this image are absolutely amazing.....The kit was so full of love.......from the pretty patterned paper, to the SU! fashionable hearts embosslits die cutouts (must get these!) to the pretty ribbon to the ahhh well you get the picture, I am in love with this kit! Thank you Carol!! 


Here is the inside of my card, which I kept quite simple, the border heart punch is from Martha Stewart Crafts. 

I hope you enjoyed my post for today, Please check out the other Darling Diva's as well ~ to see what they have on their blog waiting for you:

Judy, Barb,  Laura Jean (me) Judy, Jamie,  Kelly  Joan and  Carol

Please start here, at Jeanette's blog for our friendly duel

Thanks for stopping by ~ 

Hugs ~ LJ

A Note of Thanks

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Been a few days since I have been here, I have been soaking up the warm Florida sun at DisneyWorld. It was a wonderful vacation but I am refreshed and ready to go back to the daily grind :) 

My card for today is for no particular challenge. I created it before I left for Florida, but never got around to posting it until now. I used "Who's that Musical Girl" from My Favorite Things (MFT) this time. my papers are from Echo Park (Yours Truly)  and I paper pieced the main image. I used some spica glitter pens on the keyboard keys & a little bit on the piano bench. The Ribbon is from Gina K Designs & I also used my newest MFT die-namic - Jumbo Monarch Border.

Below is the inside of my card, which I kept pretty simple: 

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

MFTWSC57

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Wanted to do a quick post tonight and share my card for this week's MFT Sketch. I just love this cute Pure Innocence image - Jump For Joy. She's super cute and easy to paper-piece. I used some older SU! SAB patterned paper. The flower got a little "out-of-hand" ~ I used some ruffled gingham ribbon and Glubers from OA' to create the flower. The Brads are from American Crafts and the button is from Basic Grey. Here's a look at the inside of my card:

And here's this week's sketch:

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ