Inkspriation Challenge #36

Happy Friday!!! Hope you've had a FABULOUS week and managed to sit down and do something CRAFTY!!!

Today Keesh has given us a GORGEOUS colour combo to play along with.

Here is my card:-


And here is the Colour combo so you can play along:-


This is my first time using Rich Razzleberry!! To be honest.. I actually find it a little intimidating!!! It's SO bright!!! hahaha. Because of the SCARY colour.. I've kept my layout pretty simple.. but then again.. I like pretty simple!!!
To the Razzleberry base I've added some Pretty in Pink DSP from my Sweet Pea stash, then cut a Choc Chip Scallop Square, added a little White square then stamped the SWEET little flower from Cheep Talk in Pretty in Pink and Choc Chip and used a Dimensional to adhere it to the square. The sentiment is from my NEW Tiny Tags and I've stamped that in Choc Chip.

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Inkspiration DT for some more amazing inspiration:-

Cindy Kirsty Chantelle Renee Teneale Makeesha

Be sure to pop on over to Makeesha's blog for all the info and while you're there don't forget to link your card to InLinkz , so that we can all have a looksie at what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk, Tiny Tags
Card:- Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Choc Chip, Sweet Pea DSP
Ink:- Choc Chip, Pretty in Pink
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Scallop Square Punch, Square Punch, Pink Rhinestones

hello there!

Hello There!!!! I thought I'd show you my sample for this months Card Challenge over at Challenge Heaven.

There isn't actually much stamping on this card.. one of the benefits of FABULOUS Designer Paper.. sometimes they have the EXACT image you want already printed for you... YEP.. gotta LOVE that!!!

Anyhoo.. here is my card:-


And here is the Sketch, which is again from Page Maps:-


I've used Kraft as my base.. I know BIG shock.. Right?.. hahah.. and then used some of my Sweet Pea DSP for the background as well as for the various shades of Old Olive for the rolling hills. I also used my Cheep Talk set for the little Chubby Birdie.. he's Soooo cute!!! and the sentiment. To add a little bling, I put some little Pink Rhinestones on the tree branches.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk
Card:- Kraft, Sweet Pea DSP (retired)
Ink:- Choc Chip, Pretty in Pink
Accessories:- Pink Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue pen

Sweet Sunday Sketch #76

Happy Sunday!!!! Hope you've had lovely weekend. It's time of course for another Sweet Sunday Sketch from the GORGEOUS Karen.. and this week it's a cute one!

Here is my card for this weeks sketch:-


And here is the CUTE little sketch:-


I've used some Bashful Blue card stock and then added some Sweet Pea DSP on t that.. I'm LOVING my little stash of this GORGEOUS paper!!! I've used my Party Hearty stamp set for this one.. except for the little flower which is from my Cheep Talk set.. LOVE that little flower!!!
This card is for my niece's birthday later on this month... Gee.. I'm loving how organised I am this month with Birthday cards.. bwhahaha... I hope she likes it.. I think it's kinda cute.. so fingers crossed!!. I turned the little party hats from the set into a little birthday banner which is a fun way of using these hat too, and something a little different.

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stamper's for some amazing inspiration:-

• Jen Tapler
• Karen Motz
• Laura Fredrickson
• Lynn Put
  
• Nancy Riley
  
• Vicki Burdick
• Joanne Basile and of course
• KAREN GIRON

And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Party Hearty, Simple Serif Alphabet and Numbers, Cheep Talk
Card:- Choc Chip, Sweet Pea DSP, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink
Ink:- Pretty in Pink, Choc Chip, Rose Red, Old Olive, So Saffron
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Choc Chip Wide Grosgrain, Pink Rhinestones, Buttons, Apron Lace Punch (Fiskars), Linen Thread, Square Punch

A {single layer} Inkspiration Colour Challenge

Happy Friday!!!! It's time for another Inkspiration Challenge and this week it's a COLOUR challenge!!!

I was having a little looksie at some Blogs the other day and to my absolute GLEE (oh yes and that's starting again... yay) ok back on track.... Kristina Werner had a CHALLENGE up on her blog... wooo hooo... I LOVED playing along with her challenges too. Soooo, why all this waffle.. well... given I've got a CRAZY weekend I needed a REALLY quick and simple card for my Inkspiration Challenge this week.. and that's where Kristina's extra challenge helped... her challenge to create a 'Single Layer' card... I know... me.. who loves a couple of layers on my cards... so be warned.. this is a VERY CAS card.. but I kinda like it.

Keesh's colours this week were heaps of fun too... Bashful Blue, Real Red, Old Olive and Whisper White!!! NICE!!!!

Here's my card:-


And here are the fabulous colours from Keesh:-


I punched out a Scallop Circle onto a Post-It Note then placed it onto my cardstock to create a stencil. Then I sponged some Bashful Blue Ink to created my {single layer} scallop circle. Then I inked up one of MY FAVES.. the little flower from Cheep Talk in Real Red and Old Olive and added a little bit of BLING in the form of some Dazzling Diamonds.. to keep with the whole simple and single layer challenge. hahaha.

The sentiment is from Basic Phrases and is stamped in Bashful Blue.
Oh and in an attempt to not completely freak everyone out with all that "WHITE" space.. which can indeed be a little intimidating I scored a little frame around the outside edge, that way the whole card has it's own little "single layer" frame.

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Inkspiration DT for some AMAZING inspiration:-

Cindy Kirsty Chantelle Renee Teneale Makeesha Louise Ryan (Our Guest Designer)

Don't forget to link your card to Mr Linky on Keesh's blog too, so that we can all have a looksie at what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:

Stamps:- Basic Phrases, Cheep Talk
Card:- Whisper White
Ink:- Bashful Blue, Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories:- 2-way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Scoring Blade

sweet sunday {birthday wishes} #55

Happy Sunday!!!! Hope you've all been enjoying your weekend. It's Sunday, which means it's time for another FABULOUS sketch by the lovely Karen.

I was determined to create a BOYS card this week, absolutely determined!!! And after I was assured by the lovely Lee (*waving*) that Fifth Avenue Floral just wasn't going to cut it for a "boys" card... I decided I better dig deep and come up with something else. Oh and being a boys card means NO pink too.. Right!!!! Hmmmmm

So after a lot of "deep digging" and stamp stash rustling I came up with a sweet little card for a very special little boy who is celebrating his VERY SPECIAL birthday... who is this special little person, who is turning 4??... Well it is in fact Karen's little man Andrew... HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sweet Andrew... hope you like your card :o)!!! and of course have a WONDERFUL birthday!!!!!

So, here is Andrew's SPECIAL little Birthday Card:-


And here is the fun sketch from Karen to play along with:-


I cut my card down a wee bit to make it smaller so that my circle wasn't too BIG for my little birdie... poor little thing would've been terrified had he been placed in such a LARGE circle all on his lonesome!!!

Oh and the other thing I've done here on this card... talk about jumping in at the deep end!! I've used not one, but THREE scary colours... well scary for me... Summer Sun (VERY SCARY!!), Pacific Point...(up there Scary!!), and Tangerine Tango.. (just plain BRIGHT scary!!!)... All on the one card!!!! WOW!!!

I've added a little sparkle to "Birdies" wing... hope that's ok Andrew :o)... oh and I couldn't resist adding just a teensy tiny bit of ribbon, but it is in Choc Chip... so that's ok too.. Right? hahaha
Hope you like this one. Be sure to pop on over and visit the other Sweet Sunday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiraiton, they NEVER fail to inspire:-

Jen Tapler
Karen Motz
Laura Fredrickson
Lynn Put
Nancy Riley
Vicki Burdick
and of course KAREN GIRON

And don't forget to link your card to Mr Linky over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Basic Phrases, Cheep Talk, Big Bold Birthday, Party Hearty
Card:- Pacific Point, Summer Sun, Choc Chip, Tangerine Tango, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink:- Choc Chip, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango
Accessories:- MY Handwriting, Buttons, Dimensionals, 2-way Glue Pen, Glitter, Choc Chip Grosgrain, Sponges

Inkspiration {Sketch} Challenge #18

Happy Friday!!!! Hope you've had a FABULOUS week and have lots of fun things planned for the weekend.

This week Keesh has set us a Sketch Challenge... FUN!!! I do LOVE a sketch!!! I did however throw the first attempt in the bin.. YES THE BIN!!!! hahaha

Here is what I've come up with for this weeks sketch:-


And here is the Sketch layout for you to play along with:-

My fave and GO TO colour combo... of Vanilla, Pink (this time Regal Rose) and Choc Chip.. oh and I musn't forget to mention the little splash of Kraft... yes it is there... just behind the Vanilla. hahaha.

I've used my Cheep Talk set this week... LOVE the flower in that set, added a little bit of bling to the centre and once again, PLONKED my brads into some glitter to give me a similar shade of brown... well not quite, but almost. The sentiment is from my Best Yet set and is just the "friends" word from one of the stamps.

Be sure to pop on over and visit the other Inkspiration DT gals for some wonderful inspiration:-

Dawn

Cindy

Kirsty

Renee

Chantelle

Anthonette Chavez - Guest Designer

and KEESH

Don't forget to link your card to Mr Linky on Keesh's blog too, so that we can all have a looksie at what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:

Stamps:- Cheep Talk, Best Yet, Framed with Love
Card:- Choc Chip, Very Vanilla, Kraft, Regal Rose, Regal Rose DSP
Ink:- Choc Chip, Regal Rose Marker, Certainly Celery
Accessories:- Choc Chip Wide Grosgrain, Sponges, Brads, Glitter, Mini Glue Dots, Pink Rhinestone, Dimensionals, 1-1/4" Circle Punch

Sweet Sunday Sketch #42

Happy Sunday!!!! You are going to LOVE playing along with Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch this week. It's a fabulous sketch, with soooooo many possibilities, so be sure to play along.

Here is my card for this weeks Sweet Sunday Sketch:-



And here is the gorgeous Sketch:-


I started out with a base of Baja Breeze, mainly because it was sitting right next to me when I sat down to start making this card... Lazy huh!!! hahaha. I then added some Choc Chip ( for the scallop) and some Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose and Whisper White. The flourish is from my Season of Joy and the little flowers are from Cheep Talk, which I stamped in Regal Rose by colouring them directly with my Regal Rose Marker. I like the effect it give, a little darker on the outside with a pale centre... very pretty. I added some Certainly Celery grosgain and a Pink Pirouette flower from my Flower Fusion Too with a little Rhinestone brad to finish it off. The sentiment is from my Short and Sweet set and is stamped in Chocolate Chip.
Be sure to pop back during the week, I have the MOST BEAUTIFUL card to share with you... and NO I didn't make it, I received it in the post during the week and it REALLY made my whole week . But it deserves to be SPOTLIGHTED in it's very own post. A little part of my card was inspired from it... :o).

Be sure to pop on over to the other Sweet Sunday Stamper ladies blogs for some more amazing samples from this weeks sketch:-

Jen Tapler
Karen Motz
Laura Fredrickson
Lynn Put
Vicki Burdick
and of course KAREN GIRON

And don't forget to link your card to Karen's blog so we can all see what you've come up with.

The fabulous Nancy Riley is having a little break at the moment, but be sure to pop on over to visit.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Season of Joy, Cheep Talk, Short and Sweet
Card:- Baja Breeze, Choc Chip, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Ink:- Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Regal Rose Marker, Choc Chip
Accessories:- Flower Fusion Too, Rhinestone Brad, White Gel Pen, Certainly Celery Grosgrain, Glue Dots, Scallop Edge Punch

Sweet Sunday Sketch #40

Hello There!!! Hope you have been enjoying your weekend. What GLORIOUS weather we've been having here in Perth... LOVE IT!!!! The lovely Karen has set a FUN sketch so be sure to play along.

Here is my card:-


And here is our FUN sketch:-


I started out with some Kraft cardstock then layered it with some Riding Hood Red DSP. I pulled out my Party Hearty set this week I thought the images in it were PERFECT for the little circles then added some little {heart} flowers using my Cheep Talk set. The colours I used were Pink Pirouette, Choc Chip, Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss. Then I added a strip of Kiwi Kiss and some Riding Hood Red Tafetta Ribbon to finish it off. The sentiment is stamped in Choc Chip and is also from Party Hearty.

Be sure to pop on over to the other Sweet Sunday Stamper's blogs to see their AMAZING creations this week:-

Jen Tapler
Karen Motz
Laura Fredrickson
Lynn Put
Nancy Riley
Vicki Burdick
and of course KAREN GIRON

And don't forget to add your card to Mr Linky over at Karen's blog, that way we all get to see what wonderful projects you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-
Stamps:- Cheep Talk, Party Hearty
Card:- Kraft, od Red DSP, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Ink:- Pink Pirouette, Choc Chip, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories:- ¾" circle punch, dimensionals, Riding Hood Red Tafetta ribbon

Sweet Sunday Sketch #39

Happy Sunday!!!! Hope you've been enjoying your weekend. We've had a lovely weekend. Lastnight I went to the John Farnham concert with my Mum.... WOW... it was AWESOME... YES I am a PROUD John Farnham fan!! :o)

The lovely Karen has set an AWESOME sketch for us this week... I REALLY, REALLY enjoyed working with this one, and will definately be using it again... SO much fun.

Here is my card:-


And here is the wonderful sketch:-


Cool huh?.

When I first saw it I had a "minor" panic attack (Please don't panic Karen... waving!!!) only because I didn't have ANY oval templates... I KNOW... *GASP*... but you may have noticed I said 'didn't' ... because... I went out and got me a little template sheet so that can cut a proper oval as opposed to attempting to create one with random object on my craft desk...hahaha... albeit amusing to picture it... I've opted for simplicity this time... hahahah.

I chose one of my FAVOURITE colour combos for this week, Choc Chip, Regal Rose (well any PINK for that matter), Certainly Celery and of course KRAFT!!!.

I created my own background on the Regal Rose using the little flower from Cheep Talk stamped in Regal Rose then used my White Gel pen to brighten up the centres. The bottom layer, I stamped the little heart from Cheep Talk in Certainly Celery. I stamped the large flower from Cheep talk in Regal Rose, stamped off once onto Vanilla card and added a Pink Rhinestone to the centre then stamped my sentiment from Best Yet in Choc Chip. The edges of the Vanilla oval and the Kraft section have been sponged in Choc Chip to add a little dimension. Oh and the scallop edge around my Oval was created by using my Scallop Oval punch... I haven't got a LARGE scallop (Oval) template just yet.... on my wish list hahahha, so had to get a little bit creative with that bit. ;o)
Oh and I mustn't forget the CHoc Chip Ribbon just to finish it all off.

Hope you like this one, and be sure to pop on over to the other Sweet Sunday Stampers blogs for some more AMAZING inspiration:-

Jen Tapler
Karen Motz
Laura Fredrickson
Lynn Put
Nancy Riley
Vicki Burdick
and of course KAREN GIRON

And don't forget to have a little play too... all you need to do is create a card using the sketch as your guide then leave a link to your card on Mr Linky on Karen's Blog for us all to see. FUN!!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
xxx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk, Best Yet (Hostess)
Paper:- Very Vanilla, Regal Rose, Kraft, Certainly Celery
Ink:- Choc Chip, Certainly Celery, Regal Rose
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Choc Chip Wide Grosgrain, White Gel Pen, Scallop Oval Punch, Pink Rhinestone, sponge Daubers

Inkspiration Colour Challege #13

It's Friday (ALREADY!!!!) and it's time for another one of Keesh's Inkspiration Challenges!!! This week it's a COLOUR challenge. I was SO prepared for this one... I've had this card made for three weeks... YEP... Well ok, it's been ready for three weeks because I made it for this post before I realised an hour before it went live that I'd made the wrong week... ooops... but NOW it's here for showing.

I really enjoyed these colours, they work so nicely together and I think quite often a combo that I wouldn't normally choose for myself.

Anyhoo... here is my card:-


And here is the gorgeous Colour Combo from Keesh:-


I started with a base of Old Olive then added some unfortunately retired DSP from Falls Flowers. I stamped my image from Cheep Talk onto Very Vanilla using Old Olive, Not Quite Navy and Choc Chip Inks and also added a little flower from my Flower Fusion Too pack in Choc Chip with a little silver brad.
Some Choc Chip ribbon and a bit of Paper Piercing and all done.

Don't forget to pop on over to the other Design Team girls blogs and see what GORGEOUS creations they've all come up with:-

Renee'
Cindy
Chantelle
Kirsty
Amy
and of course KEESH

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to visit Keesh's blog and play along.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk
Paper:- Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Choc Chip, Falls Flowers DSP (retired)
Ink:- Not Quite Navy, Choc Chip, Old Olive
Accessories:- Choc Chip Wide Grosgrain, Scallop Edge Punch, Paper Piercer and Mat, Dimensionals, Brads, Flower Fusion Too.

EXCITING NEWS with an Inkspiration Challenge!!!!

Well hello there!!!! If you popped in last night you might remember me telling you that I had some EXCITING news to share with you. I've been BURSTING at the seams to tell you, and well, now I can!!!! I have just been chosen to be a part of Keesh's Inkspiration Design Team.... HOW EXCITEMENT!!!!! I'm so looking forward to working with Keesh (who is just GORGEOUS) and the rest of the girls on the DT... they create such stunning work each week and I still can't believe that I am going to be a part of it.... Thanks Keesh!!!!

This week is a Colour Inspiration and you don't even want to know the PANIC that happened earlier today when I realised just before posting that I'd made a card using the WRONG colours for the week.... lets just say that I'm not exactly sure where my desk is located at the moment...hmmm will fix that later... BUT I managed to calm myself down and create a new card using the CORRECT colours.... Phew!!!! So without further adieu here is my VERY FIRST card as an Inkspiration DT Member!!!!


Here is the lovely colour combo that Keesh has given us all to play along with:-


I started with a base of Regal Rose then added a layer of Real Red with some So Saffron DSP then attached some GORGEOUS Regal Rose Ribbon. The main image is from Cheep Talk and I stamped the branch in Regal Rose, the little chubby birdie (isn't he cute?) in So Saffron and the little flowers in Real Red. I tied the Bow separately and attached a white button then used some glue dots to attach to the card. Both layers are mounted on Dimensionals.

Don't forget to check the rest of the Design Team's gorgeous creations, I know you wont be disappointed.

Renee'
Kirsty
Cindy
Amy
Chantelle

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xxx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk
Ink:- Regal Rose, So Saffron, Real Red
Paper:- Regal Rose, Real Red, Whisper White, So Saffron DSP
Accessories:- Regal Rose Grosgrain, White Button, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen

sweet sunday sketch #32

Why Hello There!!!!

Yep... it is indeed Sweet Sunday Sketch time again. The lovely Karen had done it again... another GORGEOUS sketch to play with.

I have decided that I've made PINKLESS cards for long enough, so be warned their could be a PINK FRENZY about to happen on this here blog... not tonight mind you, but very very soon!!!!. Just thought I'd give you all a little warning. hahaha.

My SSSC tonight is PINKLESS, but never fear I have used KRAFT!!!!

Here is my little card:-


Here is Karen's lovely sketch:-


I really needed to use up some of the paper I had lying around on my desk... and hopefully by doing so I'll actually be able to find my desk... I know it's there somewhere!!!! hahaha

I started with Kraft as my base and added a layer of Choc Chip and some Baja Breeze DSP. Then added a strip of Choc Chip with some Kraft and a bit of Choc Chip Grosgrain. I used my Scallop Square to make the frame and then stamped the little stem from Cheep Talk in some Kiwi Kiss onto Confetti White and then added some Felt Fusion Too flowers in Choc Chip and Baja Breeze, joined together with a Rhinestone brad. The sentiment is from my Basic Phrases set.

Don't forget to pop on over to Karen's gorgeous blog and have a little play.

And pop back here soon too, for some PINKNESS!! hahaha.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk, Basic Phrases
Ink:- Kiwi Kiss, Choc Chip
Paper:- Kraft, Choc Chip, Confetti White, Baja Breeze DSP
Accessories:- Felt Fusion Too, Dimensionals, Rhinestone Brad, Choc Chip Grosgrain.

Sweet Sunday Sketch #31 - {hello there}

I can't believe another week has flown by. It's been a pretty tough week for us, but there is nothing like a Sweet Sunday Sketch to put a SMILE back on your face.

This weeks sketch is BRILLIANT!!!! I loved it the minute I saw it, and am SOOOOO glad I managed to get a chance to play... the ironing will just have to wait!!!! hahaha

So, here is my little card:-


Here is Karen's BRILLIANT sketch:-


I decided to have another crack at my current fear - Pacific Point!!!! And... am quite happy at how it all came together.
I started out with a base of Choc Chip, then added a layer of Pacific Point with some DSP from the Good Morning Sunshine pack, another layer of PP with some Summer Sun (BRIGHT!!!!) DSP, another layer with PP and some PP DSP (all the DSP is from the same Good Morning Sunshine pack) and then another layer with PP and my little birdie from the Cheep Talk set.
I realised after I'd finished stamping that I had stamped my sentiment on the main image instead of having it separately sooooo... I improvised and added a little bit of Choc Chip grosgrain instead... Please forgive Karen... SORRY!!! hahaha.

So there you go... now I really should go and tackle my ironing pile!!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk
Ink:- Pacific Point, Summer Sun, Kiwi Kiss, Choc Chip, Riding Hood Red
Paper:- Choc Chip, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Good Morning DSP
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Choc Chip Wide Grosgrain.

sneak peak {two}

Hello Again!!! Another really quick one for you today. Thought I'd share another one of the cards we will be making tomorrow night at my "Great Friend" Stamp-a-Stack. This one is actually a little CASE from the Spring Mini.... well sometimes a girl just has to CASE... Right?

Don't forget to Email me if you'd like to come to one of my Stamp-a-Stacks or if you'd like to receive my Newsletter then Email me for that too. I'll add you straight onto my list.

So here is Sneak Peak {two}:-


I've started with a base of Choc Chip then added a strip of Kiwi Kiss which I've stamped the little branch from Great Friend, across the top in Kiwi Kiss Ink. Then I added some Kiwi Kiss Ribbon. I stamped the frame from the set in Baja Breeze onto some Baja Breeze card then stamped it again onto some Whisper White in Kiwi Kiss. The sentiment is stamped in Kiwi Kiss and the little heart is from my Cheep Talk set and is stamped in Cameo Coral. That's all popped up on some dimensionals and well, that's pretty much it. Cute, simple and fast. Gotta LOVE that!!!!

Thanks for stopping by, and I'll post the other cards (when I've made them!! hahaha) after the class... better leave my lovely ladies with a couple of suprises!!!

xx Sarah

Here's what I used:-

Stamp:- Great Friend, Cheep Talk
Ink:- Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral
Paper:- Choc Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Baja Breeze
Accessories:- Kiwi Kiss Ribbon, Dimensionals.

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #23

Hello There!!! Apologies for being so quiet. My two little poppets have both been a little unwell this week, so I've been busy giving them extra Mummy cuddle or 'CUGGLES' as Jorja likes to say, wiping runny noses and of course the horrible task of cleaning up unpleasant little accidents... Poor little darlings. Hopefully though they are both on the mend and Mummy can get back to making more cards!!!

I just can't go the week without making a card for Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch. Even if it does have to be made in stages... like this card was. I started it last night, sat down again to finish it this afternoon, but had to run and fix Jorja and now finally have managed to finish it.

Here's what I came up with:-


And here is the lovely sketch Karen gave us to work with. I do have to admit I struggled a little bit with this one... not sure WHY... I think I made it more difficult that I needed too.... hmmmmm story of the week ... difficult.


I'm determined to overcome my fear of Pacific Point, so I've used it on this card. I started with some Choc Chip (chocolate ALWAYS makes you feel better, RIGHT!!! haha), and added some punched out squares of Good Morning Sunshine DSP. There is a layer of Pacific Point which I've cut with my Scallop Edge Punch and added a row of Paper Piercing above that. A touch of Choc Chip Grosgrain (see more Chocolate!!!) and a little pit of retired Pewter Hodgepodge. The sentiment is stamped in Pacific Point ( I told you I was determined... hahaha) and it is from my Basic Phrases Stamp Set. I also added a little birdie from my Cheep Talk set, and he is stamped in Summer Sun with a little bit of Choc Chip card attached for his wing.

Hope you like!!! I'm off now to devour the Rice Pudding my Mum (aka Bear) made for me.... and I have to tell you it is unbelievably SCRUMDIDILIUMPTIOUS!!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
x

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk, Basic Phrases
Card:- Choc Chip, Pacific Point, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink:- Pacific Point, Summer Sun
Accessories:- Choc Chip Grosgrain, Scallop Edge Punch, Square Punch, Dimensionals, Pewter Hodgepodge (retired).

Inkspiration Challenge #8

Talk about being on fire!!! As soon as I saw Keesh's Inkspiration Challenge #8 TODAY, actually this afternoon...nope actually at about 6pm ish!!! I just had to sit down and make a card.

The challenges I've done this past week have all been pretty BRIGHT, so it was actually nice to use some soft colour on this one.

I've been wanting to make a card using Kraft as a base and White ink onto it, so this was the PERFECT opportunity to have a go.


And the Inspiration piece:-

Aren't those cushions DIVINE!!!!

Anyhoo, I used Mellow Moss, Whisper White and Kraft Cardstock. I stamped the branch from Cheep Talk in Whisper White (mental note.... DON'T FIDDLE once STAMPED!!!!) - I might remake it and re post later!!! (smacking my hand at the moment!!!). Then I added some little flowers, again from Cheep Talk, stamped in Mellow Moss and added a little white dot in the centre with my Gel Pen. The larger flower is also Cheep Talk, stamped in Mellow Moss and I added a Rhinestone Brad to the centre. The sentiment is from Best Yet (Hostess Set) and I added some Mellow MOss ribbon too.

Hope you like.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
x

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk, Best Yet (Hostess Level 1)
Ink:- Whisper White, Mellow Moss
Card:- Mellow Moss, Whisper White, Kraft
Accessories:- Circle Punches, Mellow Moss Grosgrain, Dimensionals, Rhinestone Brad, Paper Distresser

Celebrate - Kristina's Colour Challenge #54

WOW!!!! It seems like forever since I've done one of the amazing Colour Inspiration Challenges set by the AWESOME Kristina!!!

I wasn't sure how I was going to go with this one... it's got some pretty bright colours to work with, but I managed to come up with a little something.

Sooooo... here is the challenge picture:-


Isn't that car seat cover DIVINE!!!!! Shame little people don't keep them looking like that!!! hahaha
The colours to use were Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Sky, Green Galore and Whisper White.

And here is the card I made:-

Believe me when I tell you this is not what was in my head when I started. I was thinking of making a little boys card.... hmmmmmm... I'm thinking NOT now!!!!
I haven't actually used Taken with Teal before, and would you believe me if I told you I don't even own a Taken with Teal Ink Pad or Marker!!!!
I've made a card like this before here, and thought given the colours and brightness of the challenge, a nice SIMPLE card was the go.
I've got just the person to give this to so I hope SHE likes it.

Thanks for stopping by.
And I 'll be back soon with another card to share.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk, Basic Phrases
Card:- Soft Sky (retired), Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink:- Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Green Galore
Accessories:- Green Galore Button (Retired), Dimensionals.

Happy Birthday Bec!!!

My Beautiful Friend Bec celebrated her birthday yesterday!!!! Happy Happy Birthday Bec. I'm meeting up with her on Sunday for a girlie Brekkie...oooh can't wait for that! And I think it's pretty safe to put her card up now. If she decides to take a peek over here then SUPRISE!!!!

I've once again been inspired by the lovely Karen and this gorgeous card she made during the week. Don't you just LOVE that layout. Fabulous!!!


I feel like I haven't been making enough PINK cards lately so I went all out here. I started with the lovely Pink Pirouette and added some Regal Rose and Baja Breeze. The little pieces on top are Baja Breeze with some Basic Grey DSP. The scallop is in Regal Rose and I've used my Cheep Talk Set with the bird stamped in Pink Pirouette and the branch in Regal Rose with some Rose Red outline and the little flowers in Baja Breeze. A splash of Pink Pirouette Ribbon and all finished. Oh and just in case you didn't notice, I went a little bit crazy with my brads, before I'd actually realised that the sketch only had 4 brads in total, I'd already put 4 brads on each section..... oooops!!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
x

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk, Basic Phrases
Card:- Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Basic Grey DSP
Ink:- Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Regal Rose, Rose Red Marker
Accessories:- Silver Brads, Dimensionals, Pink Pirouette ribbon.

Sweet Sunday Sketch #18 - Friend to Friend

I have to say it is just as well that Karen is a day behind me here in Aus!!!! I seriously didn't think I was going to get this done this week... but I've managed to somehow escape from my little darlings for a short moment to get a card done for Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch!!! Phew.

Here is the 'Sweet' sketch we had to play with this week:-


And here is my card:-


I've used Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose and Baja Breeze... I was SOOOOO tempted to go with Certainly Celery, but figured you've probably all seen enough of that combo for a while so went for the Blue instead.. hahaha. Please let me know if you haven't seen enough of one of my FAVE combos... and I'll get right back onto using it again for you... hahaha.

I honestly had NO idea what I was going to do with this card... NONE at all. All I knew is that I needed it to be super quick, because at any moment I'd have both darlings sitting on my knee again, and let me tell ya... stamping with a two year old and a 7mth old on your knee is... well I think you know where I'm going!!! hahaha.
I ended up using the flourish from my Seasons of Joy set and the little flower from my Cheep Talk Set, oh and the sentiment is from my Pocket Silhouette set. I've used Baha Breeze for the flourish and Regal Rose and Pink Pirouette for the flowers. The sentiment is in Regal Rose too. I finished it off with some paper piercing around the edge.
All in all a pretty quick card.

Hope you like. And I'll hopefully get some more time tomorrow to make some more goodies to share with you.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
x

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Seasons of Joy, Cheep Talk, Pocket Silhouettes
Ink:- Baja Breeze, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette
Card:- Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Whisper White, Baja Breeze DSP, Regal Rose DSP Accessories:- Paper Piercer and Mat, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen

Sweet Sunday Sketch #17 - Hi There!

Ooooh it's Sunday, which means it's time for Karen's lovely Sweet Sunday Sketch. I've had the loveliest day today... being Mother's Day my little darlings with the help of their gorgeous Daddy have spoilt me rotten. I do indeed LOVE being a Mummy! And I hope all the lovely Mummy's out there have had a wonderful day too.

Yet another fabulous sketch from Karen to work with, and here it is:-


Here's my card... and I'm so quick off the mark with this one, Karen might actually faint!!!... (Please don't though!!! hahaha) - I usually leave it until Wednesday night to get it finished you see. :o)


I've used the colour combo of Pretty in Pink, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red and Very Vanilla (I'm assured by my SU! Colour Chart that it all goes together.
The stamp set I used is Cheep Talk and I've added some of the lovely Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon and a Button Bouquet Riding Hood Red button AND a bit of bling with some Rhinestone brads.. ( I just couldn't help myself!!!)

Hope you like. I'll be back soon with some more goodies.
Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk
Card:- Pretty in Pink, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Candy Lane DSP
Ink:- Choc Chip, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red and Pink Pirouette (ooops it was meant to be Pretty in Pink!!)
Accessories:- Riding Hood Red Tafetta Ribbon, Button Bouquet, Rhinestone Brads, Scallop Edge Punch, Piercing Tool, Dimensionals.