Sweet Sunday Sketch #64

Happy Sunday!!!! Hope you've had a fabulous weekend.
Of course it's time for another wonderful sketch from Karen... hope you can play along.. it's heaps of fun!!!!

Sooo, because I literally have 10mins to get this post edited and up so you can have a looksie, I'm going to get straight to the point..(what's that... sighs of relief?... hahaha).

Here's my card for this week:-


And here is Karen's wonderful sketch:-



I've used some DELICIOUS and GORGEOUS Sweet Pea DSP... a wee little gifty I received in the mail last week... yes, it's taken me a whole week and a bit to convince myself that it is OK to cut this GORGEOUS paper... even then I still had to do it with one eye tightly squinted.. the other only open so that I didn't chop my finger instead.. ouch!!

I've also used my Trendy Trees stamp set... one of my faves and I'm sad to say one that has been neglected of late. I coloured the trees with my SU! Markers in Old Olive and Pretty in Pink. The centre tree I restamped and then cut out using my 1" circle punch then dunked it into my Dazzling Diamond pot for some sparkle. Just to soften the white space I decided to sponge around the edges and I guess somewhat onto the main square panel... I think I achieved what I was after... hmmm.. hahah

Ok.... 7mins to go... I best get moving!!!

Be sure to pop on over and visit the other AMAZING Sweet Sunday Stampers for some more 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:- Trendy Trees
Card:- Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Sweet Pea DSP
Ink:- Old Olive, Pretty in Pink (Markers), Choc Chip
Accessories:- Sponges, Dimensionals, 1" circle punch, Rose Red Wide Dbl Stitched Grosgrain

Inkspiration Inspiration #20

I can't believe it's FRIDAY already!!!... WOW.. these weeks are flying by. My gorgeous flossies and I have been trying to break some sort of 'Playground/Park/Zoo' record this past few weeks... and can I say I'm EXHAUSTED!!!!.

Anyhoo... I'm sure you didn't pop in to hear about our playground antics so onto the reason you're here... to see what fabulous challenge Keesh has set for us this week. Well... it's an Inspiration ... so I do hope you'll play along.

Here is my card for this week:-


And here is our Inspiration picture, so you can play along:-



I've gone with a colour combo of Creamy Caramel, Choc Chip and Very Vanilla for my card and pulled out my FABULOUS new Extra Large 2-step Bird Punch which is available in the new Mini... can I say.. if it's a QUICK and amazing looking card you're after... this little.. well OK BIG punch is your answer... be sure to contact me if you'd like to get your hands on one.. you wont be disappointed!!!
I've used a Ruffle Ribbon again... don't panic I'll be over it soon.. hahaha... my little secret is to cut a piece of cardstock the same width as the ribbon and to the length I want my ruffle to be, then apply my STICKY STRIP and ruffle away, so I guess you could say I have created a 'Floating' ruffle. If you'd like me to show you how, be sure to leave a comment, and I'll get my tutorial butt in to gear and get something together for you :D.

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
Card:- Au Chocoat DSP (retired), Choc Chip, Very Vanilla, Creamy Caramel
Ink:- Choc Chip
Accessories:- Extra Large 2-step Bird Punch, Very Vanilla Wide Grosgrain, Sponges, Sticky Strip, Glue Dots

Vintage Ruffles!!!

Hello!!!... I just wanted to pop in and share a little card I finished this afternoon with you.

My gorgeous friend Lee and I had a little personal challenge this week... Lee's was to use her "UNOPENED" Crochet Flowers..(yes UNOPENED!!!) and mine was to attempt my very first Ruffled Ribbon!!!! Well I'm happy to report that Lee's challenge was completed within about and hour of the challenge being set... how's that for efficiency!!! ( I KNOW!!!) and mine... well mine has taken a good 144hours plus to complete... yes I also know!!!!!

But... I've done it, and I have to say... I kinda like this ruffled ribbon technique, that is after I figured out an easier way of creating said ruffle without pulling my hair out... mumbling rather loudly.... sighing even louder and almost ( I do say ALMOST) giving up completely!!! hahaa... I'll share my easier way with you later.. maybe even a wee tutorial if you like... but then perhaps you all already know of an easier way, and I'm just a bit slow off the mark. How do you create your "Ruffles"? do let me know!! haha

Anyhoo.. enough rambling ( I tend to do that sometimes) and onto my card:-


And here's a little close up, just so you can actually see that it does say BIRTHDAY and not Happy IRTHDAY!!!... ooops.. sorry about that.. camera angle!!!!



Lee also created a STUNNING version of this flower... seriously you must go and check it out... GORGEOUS!!!! I decided to use Rose Red and some Old Olive Ribbon. I've kept it really CAS.. and I'm really happy with how it turned out. My problem however is that this little baby, needs to be posted... How do I get this in an envelope and sent through the post without it being ... well DESTROYED before it arrives!!! hmmmm

Thanks so much for stopping by, and don't forget to tell me how your create your Ruffles.. I'd LOVE to hear!!

xx Sarah

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Vintage Vogue
Card:- Kraft, Whisper White
Ink:- Rose Red, Choc Chip
Accessories:- Sponges, Glue Dots, Rhinestone Brad, Word Window Punch, Old Olive Wide Grosgrain

and... a little more photography!!!

Looking for this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch? Hop on over to this post.

If you visited during the week you may have seen my little post on the Photography course I'm doing. I FINALLY got my assignment finished today... my goodness... after about 200 odd photos... YES indeed that many... a lot of critique (BY MYSELF!!!) and a fair amount of head banging... due mainly to the fact that I had many a photo I LOVED for my assignment, but didn't take it in the two forms required.. HATE that!!! hahaha

Anyhoo... I thought I'd pop on in and show you a few of the photos I took that I LOVED but were a part of the above mentioned "Head Banging" incident:-

My little Jorja giving me a very "hmmm" look!! hahah

A rare quiet moment.

A REGULAR ... oooohh .... WOW moment.

Miss Ella Bella being a wee bit sad and serious... check out those EYELASHES!!!!

And after more headbanging.. this awesome and gorgeous little teddy was the winner... this is what I've submitted for my assignment. My AWESOME Mum made this for Ella... of course was asked quite promptly by Jorja... "Gee... where's mine?"... never fear.. it's on it's way!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Sweet Sunday Sketch #63

Happy Sunday and of course HAPPY EASTER!!!!

I hope you are all enjoying the Easter celebrations with your family and loved ones.

Of course apart from and over abundance of chocolate today, we also have a fabulous Sweet Sunday Sketch for you to play along with... I hope you can play along.

Here is my card for today:-



And here is Karen's gorgeous sketch... and with a little excitement in my voice... NO TILTED PANELS... Phew!!!!:-



I've used my NEW Vintage Vogue set .... VERY, VERY Lovely!!! and my colour combo today is Kraft, Pink Pirouette, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum and Close to Cocoa.

I fear that if I go into detail as to how I stamped all the layers on the card I'd probably confuse you. Oh, who am I kidding, I'd confuse myself more, so I'll leave it for you to looksie at.. hahah. The layer under the circle however, I will tell you a little more about.. that little layer.. well I've inked up the floral, flourishy type stamp from Vintage Vogue.. did I mention LOVELY!!! in Whisper White and stamped it across a piece of Kraft card stock and then to add a little more Vintagy feel to it I sponged around the outside in Close to Cocoa ink. I actually really like the softness of it.. what do you think?

Oh and some more EXCITING news.... Joanne Basile... our Guest Stamper for March.. well she isn't our Guest anymore.. NO.. she's going to be a permanent Sweet Sunday Stamper... AWESOME huh!!!!.. I'm VERY excited to be working with her each week.. her cards are AMAZING!!!!


Be sure to pop on over to the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stamper's blogs to see some more AMAZING creations:-

• 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:- Vintage Vogue
Card:- Kraft, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette
Ink:- Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Pale Plum, Perfect Plum
Accessories:- Sponges, Dimensionals, Rhinestone Brad

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #20

Happy Friday!!! Hope you are all enjoying your Good Friday and are all ready for Easter and all the fun that it brings!!!

Today Keesh has given us a colour challenge to play along with, so I do hope you can find some time to play!!

Here's my card for today's challenge.. I've kept it Clean and Simple, mostly because I wanted to make something for my AWESOME and AMAZING Dad who has been working SOOOO hard here the past few weekends with my also FABULOUS hubby, giving the front garden a little BLITZ!!!

So bearing all that in mind, the most important part being that it is for a BLOKEY bloke here it it:-


And here is the colour swatch for you to see:-


I started with a base of Vanilla then added a layer or Choc Chip and some DSP from my long retired Outlaw pack which uses Creamy Caramel and Very Vanilla. The top panel is Brocade Blue which I've cut with my Scallop Edge Punch and then added a little paper piercing.. I was tempted to use my Apron Lace punch, but thought that my be a little "fancy" for a Blokey Bloke!!! I couldn't resist using just a little ribbon.. I don't think he'll mind too much, I'll just tell him to pretend it's a rag or something... hahaha, and the little button was my FIRST attempt at making my very own, although I got a little over zealous with the Crystal Effects and then wasn't PATIENT for long enough before I started fluffing about with it, so it's a little smudged ... remember ladies.. patience is a virtue when it comes to Crystal Effects.. hahaha.
The sentiment is my very own Handwriting using my Choc Chip Stampin' Write Marker.

Be sure to pop on over to the other DT girls blogs for some more wonderful inspiration:-

Cindy

Kirsty

Renee

Chantelle

Teneale

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:- NONE
Card:- Outlaw DSP (retired), Choc Chip, Very Vanilla, Brocade Blue
Ink:- Choc Chip
Accessories:- Scallop Edge Punch, Paper Piercing tool and mat, Very Vanilla Wide Grosgrain, Sponges, Choc Chip Marker, 3/4" circle punch, Crystal Effects

Learning Photography!!!

Hellooo!!!.. Well I've been meaning to share some of my Photography excitement with you. My gorgeous friend Karen and I decided to dive 'HEAD FIRST' into an online Photography Course... which I have to say is SOOOOOO much fun!!!

This week we are learning about Apertures!!!.. I know!!!! listen to me getting all fancy with all this technological talk!!! hahaha.

Here's a couple of pics I've taken, that haven't quite made the cut for my Assignment.. I'll have to get snap happy over the weekend and get some 'Passable' shots.. haha.

Here are some pics of my little models:-


Notice a little someones little hand trying to poke the lens... oohh wait it's blurry... I guess my setting worked then... hahaha



I could take photos ALL day of these little bundles of GORGEOUSNESS!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
xx