TMS #535

Hello Hello!

Merry Christmas Eve Day! This week is our annual "Anything Goes" challenge on the Tuesday Morning Sketches Blog and I have a Birthday Card to share this week. Yesterday was my mom's Birthday so this was the Birthday Card I made for her.

Stamps: Cupcake Blueprints (and dies) from Tim Holtz
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Ribbon: Amuse

After this challenge the TMS Design Team is taking a break and we will be back after the first of the year with our favorite sketches from 2019!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas- LJ

TMS #534 - Vintage Christmas

Hello Hello

December is flying by and it's time for another Sketch Challenge with Tuesday Morning Sketches.I have been on a bit of a vintage kick lately, and I think this card represents a bit of vintage Christmas. 

The majority of supplies are from Tim Holtz (patterned paper, Christmas Tree Blue Prints Stamp w/coordinating die and some Christmas people. The green ribbon is from Stampin Up. 

Here is this week's sketch if you would like to play along: 

 

Next week will be our annual "Anything Goes' challenge and then we will be taking a little break until 2020! 

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #533 - Christmas Wishes

Hello Hello ! 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch challenge! This week's sketch is kind of challenging with the multiple strip and circle elements! 

I got out my 2019 Tim Holtz Christmas collection (which I LOVE!). I used some of the patterned paper and also the Ephemera diecuts. The sentiment I used is from Gina K Designs "Christmas Magic"

Here is this week's sketch: 

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #532 Warm Wishes

Hello Hello ~

It's time for another Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge! Our sketch for this week was designed by Mellissa and it craves the use of patterned paper (or making your own) I used Gina K Stamps and Gina K Patterned Paper for my card this week.

Here is our sketch if you would like to try it out:



Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #530 Merry Christmas

Hello Hello!

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #530! Andrea has a simple sketch this week for us to play with! This is a great sketch for using up some leftover patterned paper! For this week's sketch I used the Snowman Season Bundle from Stampin Up.  The patterned paper is also from Stampin Up (Let it Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper). I used my Stampin' Blend Markers for the coloring.

Here's Andrea's sketch if you want to play along!  I may have a second card coming later this week with the same sketch so you will want to come back and visit again :)



Thanks for stopping by! Hugs - LJ

November Duel - Hoot Hoot Hooray

Hello Hello!

Were flying through November and it's the 15th of the Month already so it's time for our Monthly Duel between the Divas and Darlings. Heather sent the Divas (including myself) this fun Owl-themed kit using Hoot Hoot Hooray from Taylored Expressions. I think I may have to get this adorable set for myself! Our theme is Owls, just because as Heather says "Are Super Adorable!" and I have to agree!

One of my new years resolutions for 2020 is going to be using up more of my DD Kits each month - minimizing the leftovers that go into my stash. :) So I am starting that resolution early this month - as I have three cards to share! :-)

The other two Owl cards are below, aside from the card stock, everything used came from Heather's kit.

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #539 - Merry Christmouse

Hello Hello!

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #528. Our sketch this week is designed by Melissa and has lots of layers!

I used a "starter" card kit (paper and images) that I received from Pansy in a SCS swap! The image and sentiment is from Stampin Up. I colored them with Stampin Blend Markers. The wreath embellishment is from October Afternoon (love those cute tin pins!)

Here is this week's sketch:

I'm also using this card for the following challenges:

• Addicted to Stamps - Anything Goes 
• Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes 
• Crafter's Castle - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #528 - Retro Season's Greetings!

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Welcome to this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge! Debbie has a rather simple sketch for us this week, and I am excited to see what everyone's interpretation is! I decided to add another Christmas Card to the stash. The felt snowflakes are from my stash, glitter gemstones from paper studio and patterned snowflake paper from my scrap stash. The sentiment is from the set "Rocking Around" From My Sentiments Exactly.

Here is this week's sketch, hope you can join us!



Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #527 - Perfectly Plaid

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It's Tuesday Morning Sketch Day! My card for today's sketch includes stamps and a punch from the Perfectly Plaid Bundle which is in the current Stampin Up! Holiday Mini Catalogue. I also used the Wrapped in Plaid 6X6 Paper Pack from Stampin Up! The glitter Gems are from Paper Studio. 

Here is this week's sketch over on the Tuesday Morning Sketches Blog, designed by Andrea. 

Thanks for stopping by - Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #524

Hello Hello! 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge. This week's sketch is a fun one that incorporates a tag. And it's a bit special to me, as this is the first sketch I have designed as a DT Member with Tuesday Morning Sketches!

I created a fall-themed card with the Stampin Up Gather Together Bundle. I picked this out with my hostess benefits last month. 

Here is this week's sketch! I hope you will decide to join us! 

Also we have two new Design Team members - Lisa and Kitty  They will be alternating weeks with the rest of the TMS Design Team! Welcome welcome ladies! 

Thanks for stopping by  ~ Hugs ~ LJ 

TMS Sketch #525

If you are looking for my Dueling Darlings Card.....please scroll down - thanks! 

Hello Hello! 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge ! Our sketch this week is designed by Melissa and has a lot of symmetry. It's also a great sketch for using up scraps, which I did by using some of my patterned paper scraps from Tim Holtz! (I did just get the new 2019 Tim Holtz Christmas Paper over the weekend, so you will be seeing some 'new' stuff soon! 

Here is this week's sketch: 

thanks for stopping by - Hugs ~ LJ

Dueling Darlings October!

I have two posts today! If you are looking for my Tuesday Morning Sketch card, please scroll up!

Hello Hello~ 

It's the 15th of the month again (where did October go, seriously???) so we are sharing our duel cards. Barb and Tracie sent the Dazzlers and Divas a cute Halloween kit! I love the kit Barb sent the Divas (I am a Diva!)  a really cute image and kit, although I struggled with my card design. In the end, I decided to go with the "everything in 3's" approach, so I have 3 patterned papers, 3 ribbons, & 3 buttons! My card is a  5.5" Square. 

I'm looking forward to checking out the other Dazzlers and Divas cards this month! 

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #524 Trick or Treat

Hello Hello! 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge! After a bit of a break due to work travel (and some fun travel) I'm back. For my fun travel I attended a weekend Graphic 45 retreat and had so much fun. I learned a lot too.  I will be sharing some of the projects in the upcoming weeks! 

Anyway this week's sketch was created by Melissa, while it looks a little challenging with the strips, it really isn't that bad! I chose to make a Halloween card (with no stamping!) the patterned paper is from Authentique. The pumpkin is from K&Co and the metal words are from EK Success. I sponged the silver cardstock with some black ink as well. 

Here are the measurements provided by one of our DT members, Debbie: 

I used Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics, so the mat is 5-3/8" x 4-1/8"

and the patterned paper is 3-7/8" high.It will work with 7 strips going down 1/8" each time from 1" down to 1/4".)

Here is the actual sketch: 

Hope you will decide to join us this week! Can't wait to see what other's do with this sketch! 

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #521 - stopping by to say hi

Hello Hello TMS friends! 

I'm here with another Tuesday Morning Sketch Card! Debbie created this fun sketch for us today. I used the retired Stampin Up! set Acorny Thank You and patterned paper from the Carte Bella Fall Market 6x6 Pad that I recently got from Village Paper and Ink (the flagship brick and mortar store/home of Gina K Designs) . The little chipboard elements are from the same collection. 

Here is this week's sketch: 



You can find more Design Team Inspiration here: 

• Andrea
• Debbie
• Melissa

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

DDD - Baby Boy

Hello Hello~

With it being the 15th of the month it's time to have another duel between the divas and darlings. Our hostess this month for the divas is Judy, and we received a baby-themed kit as September is Baby Safety Month! Judy sent us varying patterned papers, ribbons and embellishments so that we could do either a boy or a girl card! I chose to create a baby boy card! The image is from Hanna Stamps (which brought back some memories let me tell ya, I was a huge fan of Hanna Stamps and I still have quite a few sets (including this one) 

Here is the inside of my card, I love that Judy sent some fun stickers with the kit this month! I am curious to see who else used stickers on their card! It's something I want to incorporate into my cards more often. 

 Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #520

Hello Hello!

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge! This week's sketch was designed by Melissa. Since it's back-to-school time for most kids, I thought I would pull Reading Flopsy (Retired fro MFT Stamps) out for my card. The patterned paper is all Stampin Up - from my stash. 

Here is this week's sketch: 



In addition to our fabulous Design Team, we also have two guest design team member this week, 
Simona and Lorraine 

The rest of the DT Inspiration can be found here: 

• Andrea
• Debbie
• Melissa

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #519

Hello Hello!

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge! Debbie has this week's sketch! I always love sketches that have a big spot in the middle as it provides a lot of different possibilities, a colored image, a sentiment, die-cuts or other things. I chose to use a sentiment from the SU Set Rooted in Nature. The leaves are from the Rooted in Nature Dies and the flower is a retired SU Punch. I used patterned paper from Basic Grey. 

Here is this week's sketch if you would like to join us! 

You can find more inspiration from this sketch by checking out the rest of the DT Creations: 

• Andrea
• Debbie
• Melissa

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #518 - Merry Christmoose!

Hello Hello!

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge! I am back after being on vacation for most of the last two weeks! It was really nice to get away (out to the east coast) but I am glad to be home!

For this week's sketch I decided to add yet another Christmas Card to my stash using this cute Christmas Moose from Riley and Company. I colored Riley in with my Stampin Blend Markers. The sentiment is from a retired set from My Favorite Things. Patterned paper is from October Afternoon. 

Here is this week's sketch if you would like to join us! 

You can find more inspiration from this sketch by checking out the rest of the DT Creations: 

• Andrea
• Debbie
• Melissa
• Patti - no card this week 

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #515 - Love you

Hello Hello! 

Today we have another fun Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge to play with!  This week's sketch was created again by Melissa. I can see myself using this sketch multiple times! 

I colored the flower image from SU! Birthday Blooms with my SU Blends. The patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye. White Late, butterfly and love you sentiment is from October Afternoon. 

Here is the sketch if you would like to try it out: 

 

You can find more inspiration from this sketch by checking out the rest of the DT Creations: 

• Andrea
• Debbie
• Melissa
• Patti 

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS 514 -Be You

Hello Hello! 

Today we have another fun Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge to play with!  This week's sketch was created by Melissa ~ super easy sketch this week! 

I kept my card simple this week, using flower dies from Tim Holtz, a sentiment from the same set I used last week (Rooted In Nature- from SU). The patterned paper I used for the flowers is from my stash but I do know the blue paper is from October Afternoon. The red gingham ribbon is from Stampin Up. and the bling is from Michael's. 

Here is the sketch if you would like to try it out: 

You can find more inspiration from this sketch by checking out the rest of the DT Creations: 

• Andrea
• Debbie
• Melissa
• Patti 

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #513 - Thinking of You

Hello Hello! 

Today we have another fun Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge to play with!  Debbie is the creator of this week's sketch. 

I decided to pull out my new "Rooted in Nature" set from Stampin Up that I got with my hostess benefits.  I used patterned paper from Basic Grey (Origins 6X6) pad, and two ink colors - Vintage Photo and Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz Distress Inks). I fussy cut the leaves as I am still waiting for my coordinating dies to come (hopefully soon!). I also sponged the sentiment panel with the Mowed Lawn Ink, and added some twine and yellow enamel dots in the upper right hand corner. 

Here is the sketch if you would like to try it out: 

You can find more inspiration from this sketch by checking out the rest of the DT Creations: 

• Andrea
• Debbie
• Melissa
• Patti 

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

GKD Monthly Mix Challenge - Flag Your'e It!

Hello Hello - 

Quick post today, I decided to play along with the Gina K Designs Monthly Mix Challenge with is called "Flag Your'e It". The challenge was to use colors seen in a flag (any flag of your choice) I of course went with our USA flag - used Red, White and Blue. 

For my card I pulled out an old set - Fun Year Round designed by Melanie Munchinger. The sentiment is from a newer set -  Tropical Blooms. I've used this set a lot, I got it when it was part of a StampTV kit. 

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs ~ LJ

TMS #512 - Deck The Halls

Hello Hello ~ 

It's time for this week's sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches! 

I am continuing my Christmas in July theme with a card I created from our Dueling Darlings kit that I received this month from Suzy (my Dazzler's teammate). The Divas received a Christmas in July kit from Deb! It will be fun to see whate everyone creates. The Dueling Darlings is a group of myself and 15 wonderful ladies on Split Coast Stampers. Each month, a hostess sends a card kit to the other 7 ladies in her group. On the 15th we have a "Duel" of sorts. I am a day late - as I wanted to use the kit for this week's TMS sketch as the image fit the sketch perfectly (It was made to be I tell ya!). 

I had fun with this week’s sketch and I hope you try it out! The rest of the DT has some great inspiration to check out too!