Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #16

It's Friday...ALREADY!!!!! I was thinking that after the Mad Hatter's Hen's Party, my weeks might slow down a wee bit... NOPE... I think they're about to get a whole lot busier. I've got to get ALL of my Chrissy shopping done, plus Jorja's 3rd Birthday party organised before we go to Hamilton Island in a couple of weeks, add to that numerous Bridesmaid dress fittings...ooooh la la!!!! BUT..... at least I can still sit down and make some cards... I like to call THAT time, my SANITY time!!! hahaha.

This week Keesh has got a fun Sketch for us... and you all know I LOVE a sketch.

Here is my card for this week:-


And here is the Sketch:-



I think I was VERY brave this week using one of my SCARIEST colours.... Pacific Point, and not just a little bit of it, a whole BIG bit of it!!!! oooohhh. My friends little boy is having a birthday next week, so I thought I'd use Keesh's sketch to make his card, and overcome my Pacific Point fear at the same time.

So I've started with Pacific Point then given I'm terrified of said colour, thought I may as well add a little bit more in the form of some DSP from my Good Morning Sunshine pack. Oh and some excitement... I finally got to use my BRAND NEW Circle Scissors.... yes.. I've been busily cutting out circles of all sizes, for no other reason than "because I can" hahaha. So using said NEW toy, I cut out another piece of DSP from Good Morning Sunshine, then to that added a Choc Chip Circle and a Kiwi Kiss circle (oh this one I used my NEW 1¾" circle punch)...more excitement!!! I've used my Party Hearty stamp set for this card, stamping the Celebrate You image in Kiwi Kiss then adding a Choc Chip button with some linen thread to the centre. I then inked up the Hat stamp from the same set in Choc Chip, Summer SUn and Pacific Point.

I've used two different sizes of Choc Chip ribbon for the "stripes" on the sketch and added a little piece of Hodgepodge.

Don't forget to pop on over and visit the other Inkspiration DT girls for some amazing inspiration:-

Renee'
Cindy
Chantelle
Kirsty
Tracy Old - Guest Designer
and of course KEESH

And be sure to link YOUR card to Keesh's blog so we can all see what you've come up with.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Party Hearty
Card:- Pacific Point, Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Kiwi Kiss, Choc Chip, Whisper White
Ink:- Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Choc Chip, Summer Sun
Accessories:- Wide Choc Chip Grosgrain, Choc Chip Grosgrain, Hodgepodge Hardware (retired), Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Buttons, Circle Scissors Plus, Glass Mat.

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.

trendy tree {HI}

I was hoping to sit down tonight and get a bit clever and make some cards since netball training was cancelked. BUT.... my brain decided to NOT switch on so, I've pretty much been sitting here twiddling my thumbs for an hour or so. Instead of going to bed and thinking I'd totally wasted my time, I thought I'd show you a little card I made this afternoon.

It's been a little while since I used my FAVE 'Trendy Trees', so out it came. You're probably sighing with relief that I've given you a little break from Great Friend...it's only a little break though... hahaha.


I started out with Kiwi Kiss and added some Choc Chip DSP from the Good Morning Sunshine Pack... why Good Morning Sunshine and not my Choc Chip pack.... well... the GMS was sitting on my desk and I was too lazy to turn the whole 30cm to my left and find the other pack... haahahaha.
I then added some Choc Chip ribbon before I mounted my tree which is stamped onto some Very Vanilla and topped with some Choc Chip which I've cut a scalloped square out of. I added a little bit of extra ribbon and a little button too.

That's pretty much it. Hope you like.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Trendy Trees, Basic Phrases
Ink:- Choc Chip, Kiwi Kiss
Paper:- Kiwi Kiss, Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Very Vanilla
Accessories:- Choc Chip Wide Grosgrain, Very Vanilla Buttons, Linen Thread, Scallop Square Punch, 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).

Sweet Sunday Sketch #16 - Hello There

Sweet Sunday Sketch time again... Yay!!!!... Karen has set yet another wonderful sketch for us to play along with this week and here it is:-


This card is one of those cards that you start and have absolutely NO idea where you're going with it... and let me tell you I had ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA what I was doing, so I hope you like what I came up with:-


Pacific Point was the ONLY new colour that I hadn't made a card with... I find it a little ... mmmm... I'm not sure... a bit scary to work with at the moment... but never fear I'll warm to it eventually.
I used Kiwi Kiss as the little border and layered scalloped square in Choc Chip and Pacific Point on top of Kraft then used some Good Morning Sunshine DSP cut into squares on two of the scallops and the little birds from Cheep Talk stamped in Kiwi Kiss on the other two, the sentiment at the bottom is also from Cheep Talk.

So what do you think.... be honest!!!!

Be back soon... I have a Stamp-A-Stack class to get ready for tonight... which I seem to be quite organised for at the moment... I'll probably realise about 5 mins before that I've forgotten something... hopefully not!.. hahaha

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Cheep Talk
Card:- Pacific Point, Choc Chip, Kraft, Whisper White, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink:- Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories:- Dimensionals, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Scallop Edge Square Punch

Baby Shower Goodies

Hi There!!! As you probably know my sister is having her very first 'delicious' bundle of joy in June, and tomorrow I am throwing her a Baby Shower. You've probably seen the invitations I made for her here, and today I thought I'd show you a few bits and pieces I've made for the big day.

First up... how about some Baby Shower Thankyou Favours... I've gone with the same theme as the Invites here but with a LOT less cutting out (Phew!!!), however I must be honest and say that I was indeed tempted to cut out more manes for the lion like I had in the invites, but decided after a long talking to myself that NO!!! enough is enough... hahaha (Don't you love it when you tell yourself off... or am I the only one that does that.. haha.
Anyhoo here are the favours I made... there are 20 odd here:-


A little close up of the Giraffe and the Lion... aren't they just the most adorable little creatures?


And here are a couple of gifts I made for prizes for some of the party games we'll play:-

A little bundle of 'Thankyou Notes and Envelopes'


And a Chip Board Journal, which I covered with some DSP and used my Cheep Talk Stamp set.


I hope the ladies coming enjoy the afternoon and those that are lucky winners like there little prizes.

Be back soon with some more, but I must go and ice my cake!!!!

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Baby Shower Favours
Stamps:- Wild About You
Card:- Certainly Celery DSP (retired), Whisper White, Kraft and Certainly Celery
Ink:- So Saffron, Choc Chip Marker
Accessories:- Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Punches (13/8" and 1 1/4")

Thankyou Card Bundle:-
Stamps:- Pocket Silhouettes, Short and Sweet
Card:- Choc Chip, Baja Breeze, Baja Breeze DSP, Whisper White
Ink:- Choc Chip, Baja Breeze
Accessories:- Square Punch, Square Scallop Punch, Choc Chip Ribbon

Book:-
Stamps:- Cheep Talk, Live Like You Mean It (Hostess Set)
Card:- Pacific Point, Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Whisper White
Ink:- Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point
Accessories:- 1" Double Stiched Grosgrain (Rose Red), Dimensionals

Sweet Sunday Sketch #15 - It's a BRIGHT One!!!

Hello There!!! Be warned this one is a BRIGHT one!! hahaha

It's time for Karen's lovely Sweet Sunday Sketch ( have I told you how much I LOVE these?)

I'm sorry this is quick, but my little darlings have BOTH just woken up from their naps and my craft area is about to be overrun with two little tornados!!!

Here is Karen's gorgeous sketch for this week:-


And here is my SUPER Bright card:-


I've used Summer Sun (YELLOW) and the Good Morning Sunshine DSP, with a bit of Chocolate Chip and Whisper White.
You may notice that I've put a square on my card... well you see I don't own any thing that might resemble an oval, I was going to resort to rummaging through the kitchen in an attempt to maybe find a cookie cutter or something, but didn't think Karen would mind me going 'Square' on her.. hahaha.

HOpe you like it... Oh my gosh I've just realised... I FORGOT some RIBBON... Oh dear... might take me a moment to recover from that!!! hahaha.

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

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Best Yet
Ink:- Chocolate Chip
Paper:- Summer SUn, Good Morning DSP, Whisper White, Choc Chip
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Scallop Square Punch, Square Punch.

Circle Circus meets Pocket Silhouettes

Hi There!!!

I've been playing with my lovely new goodies again tonight and have come up with another card t show you. This one combines Circle Circus (yes the one that caused so much excitement in this post) and Pocket Silhouettes.

Now... I saw a card similar to this somewhere out there in BLOG LAND, and do you think I can remember where!!!! Nope... soooo if this is similar to something you've posted on your Blog, please let me know so I can figure out where I saw it and give due credit. (It wasn't made with Pocket Silhouettes though, I don't think!!!) - sitting here biting my lip!!!!

Anyhoo... here is my card:-


I've used Kiwi Kiss as the base and layered it with some Kiwi Kiss DSP from the Good Morning Sunshine Pack, some Whisper White Cardstock and some Riding Hood Red, which I've stamped with a stamp from Circle Circus in Versa Mark and then Clear Embossed with my Heat Tool, oh and that piece has been scalloped with my Scallop Edge Punch.
I then used Riding Hood Red and Pink Pirouette to stamp the image from Pocket Silhouettes and the sentiment from the Level One Hostess Set 'Best Yet' is stamped in Kiwi Kiss. Add to that some GORGEOUS Satin Ribbon (Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla) and a Kiwi Kiss Button from Button Bouquet (SU!)...mmm... a few dimensionals and that's it.

I've managed to make that sound like I just whipped it up in no time at all.... not the case... I sat here procrastinating for a while, trying to figure it all out, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

I'll be back soon with more to show you.
Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Pocket Silhouettes, Best Yet (Level 1 Hostess Set), Circle Circus
Card:- Kiwi Kiss, Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red
Ink:- Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Versa Mark
Accsessories:- Satin Ribbon (Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla), Button Bouquet, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Scallop Edge Punch