Apologies!!!

Hello there!! I must apologise for my LACK of cards and blogging this week. My computer has finally decided it's time to go where all good.. or should that be BAD computers go!!! My FABULOUS hubby is desperately trying to back up all my STUFF.. you know like cards, photos, all the IMPORTANT stuff.. but unfortunately... I'll have to take a wee break while he's doing it. I will endeavour to sneak onto his computer and get my cards for this week uploaded... I hope I didn't delete them off the CAMERA!!! oh dear!!

I am SO very sorry and hope to be back on track ASAP!!

Thanks so much for stopping by.... (even though I don't have anything to show you today!!!)

xx Sarah

Sweet Sunday Sketch #85

Happy Sunday!!!! It's time for another fabulous Sweet Sunday Sketch, and today we've got another amazing "Bar Napkin" sketch from the amazing Nancy McKinney BUT.. wait there's more.. the Sweet Sunday Stampers are donating their cards to Operation Write Home and the theme this week "Happy Birthday". If you'd like to find out more info about Operation Write Home or donate your Sweet Sunday Sketch creation for this week then be sure to pop on over to their website and find out all the information.

Here is my card for this week:-


And here is the fabulous "Bar Napkin" sketch from Nancy:-


I've use Kraft, Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Pumpkin Pie, Choc Chip and Certainly Celery as my colour combo this week. I started out with some Crumb Cake (aka Kraft) then to that added some Pacific Point DSP. The next layer is Riding Hood Red with some Certainly Celery added to that. My images are from my Party Hearty stamp set.

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-

• Jennifer Tapler
• Joanne Basile is having a break this week, but be sure to pop on over and say HI
• Karen Motz
• Laura Fredrickson
  
• Lynn Put
• Karen Giron
  
• Vicki Burdick
• AND special guest Nancy McKinney

Nancy Riley unfortunately has had to step down from the Sweet Sunday Stampers team. We're all so very sad to see her go, so be sure to pop on over to her blog and say hi.. I know she'd LOVE to hear from you.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Party this Way
Card:- Crumb Cake, Pacific Point, Pacific Point DSP, RIding Hood Red, Riding Hood Red DSP, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink:- Pumpkin Pie, Certainly Celery, Choc Chip, Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Square Punch, Pumpkin Pie Button, Linen Thread

Inkspiration Challenge #39

Happy Friday!!!

Of course it's time for another Inkspiration Challenge, and today we have a FABULOUS sketch for you to play along with.

I'm sure you're all going to be totally over seeing my cards with PAPER FLOWERS... SORRY!!! Yep you guessed it.. this card has one too. But I figured given my complete and utter lack of MOJO this week.. seriously I HOPE it returns soon.. I've got some serious crafting to get done over this week and could really do with a MOJO hit!!!

Anyhoo... here is my card for this week complete with above mentioned Paper Flower.. al la SJ style!!! hahah:-


And here is the sketch:-


My colour combo today is Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake and Certainly Celery!!
I've started with Melon Mambo added some DSP then the scrunched some Certainly Celery ribbon along my Crumb Cake panel. Lets just hope the scrunching stays scrunched until this little card arrives at it's final destination!!!

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:- Tiny Tags
Card:- Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette DSP, Crumb Cake
Ink:- Soft Suede
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Scallop Circle Punch, Rhinestone Brads, Certainly Celery Ribbon

Sweet Sunday Sketch #84

Happy Sunday!!! I hope you're ready for another FABULOUS Sweet Sunday Sketch. The AMAZING Nancy McKinney is the amazing sketch artist AGAIN this week and I have to tell you this one is GORGEOUS.

I've been wanting to try my hand at a "Lollipop" card for AGES.. and well.. TODAY is the day!!!

Here is my GIRLY Lollipop card:-


And here is the fabulous sketch:-


I've used Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Barely Banana and Rose Red as my colour combo.. VERY GIRLY!!! To create the little Lollipops I've stamped one of the images from my Trendy Tree's set then embossed it in White... add a little toothpick (that's mainly because in my MAD rush to get this made I didn't have time to eat my way through THREE real lollipops to retrieve the sticks hahaha.
The sentiment is from my new Party this Way set (sooo cute).

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-

• Jennifer Tapler
• Joanne Basile
• Karen Motz is celebrating Labour Day with friends this week
• Laura Fredrickson
  
• Lynn Put
• Karen Giron
  
• Vicki Burdick
• AND special guest Nancy McKinney

Nancy Riley is taking some time off, but I know she'd love for you to stop by and say hello.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Party this Way, Trendy Trees
Card:- Regal Rose, Barely Banana, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink:- Rose Red, VersaMark
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Brads, Paper Piercer , Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, Twine, Circle Punch

Inkspiration Challenge #38 {colour}

It's FRIDAY!!! Which also means it's time for another Inkspiration Challenge and today we've got a Colour Combo for you!!!

When you see my card you make have a little case of de ja vu... Don't panic.. I PROMISE I made this one just for this challenge although I'm SERIOUSLY in love with this amazing sketch from my gorgeous friend Karen and have to admit to making SEVERAL cards with this design. I'll try hard to deviate from it soon!!! hahaha

So here is my card for this weeks challenge:-


And here is the colour combo for you to play along with:-


I've started with a base of Baja Breeze, and to that added a strip of Choc Chip and a piece of Baja Breeze DSP from my now retired Ski Slope pack. My flower is made using my scallop circle punch and cutting out 3 scallops then faux sueding them to create six slightly softer scallops (makes for easier scrunching!!!) I added a Rhinestone Brad to the centre and some Old Olive ribbon for the petals. The sentiment is from my Tiny Tags set and I've used 'merry' because I thought this one might actually be able to pass as a Chrissy card.. well ok MAYBE!!!

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:- Tiny Tags
Card:- Baja Breeze, Choc Chip Ruby Red, Ski Slope DSP (retired)
Ink:- Choc Chip, Ruby Red
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Scallop Circle Punch, Rhinestone Brads, Old Olive Ribbon

Sweet Sunday Sketch #83

Happy Sunday!!! I hope your weekend has been AMAZING!!! Today of course is Sweet Sunday Sketch time and we've got an AWESOME surprise and sketch for you today... None other that Nancy McKinney... YES you read that right.. THE Nancy McKinney.. the Nancy who illustrates for Taylored Expressions!! YEP.. I KNOW!!!!

Now I have to say.. you know when you make card and you look at it... then you look at it a bit more.. look at it again and tilt your head.. HOPING that it will POP and you'll be happy with it.. well this is one of those... minus the POPPING and LIking part :(.

But... here it is anyway:-


And here is the FABULOUS sketch from Nancy!!!:-



It really is FABULOUS isn't it... SOOOO fabulous that I WILL play along again with it and do it some justice!!!

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-

• Jennifer Tapler
• Joanne Basile
• Karen Motz
• Laura Fredrickson is on vacation this week
  
• Lynn Put
• Karen Giron
  
• Vicki Burdick
• AND special guest Nancy McKinney

Nancy Riley is taking some time off, but I know she'd love for you to stop by and say hello.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Inkspiration Challenge #37 {sketch}

Happy Friday!!! I hope you're looking forward to a FABULOUS sketch challenge from Keesh today. This one is FUN... SO PLEASE do play along.
Today it is Chantelle's turn to host the challenge and she's added an extra little twist to the fabulous sketch.. that twist... POLKA DOTS!!! Ooohhh... I do LOVE polka dots!!!!

So here is my card:-


And here is the Sketch:-


I've used Brilliant Blue, Wild Wasabi, Kraft, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White, a colour combo I might add I generally don't use.. why?.. well because there isn't any PINK!!! hahaha. But I needed a BLOKEY kinda card.. and well these colours seem to fit that!!! Right?

The stamp set I used is one of my faves... Party Hearty and I added a little ribbon and some Hodgepodge just to finish it off. You all know that if there is a way to include ribbon on ANY card.. I'll DO IT!!! hahaha.

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 Chantelle'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:- Party Hearty
Card:- Brilliant Blue, Kraft, Whisper White, SU! DSP (Retired)
Ink:- Choc Chip
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Hodgepodge (retired), Wild Wasabi Ribbon (retired), Soft Suede Ribbon