Baby News!!!!

No!!! Not mine... well not yet anyway!! oohhhh!!! hahaha
Some gorgeous friends of ours had a wee little GORGEOUS, ADORABLE, Sweet little daughter on Saturday, so I thought it only fitting that I make a little card and of course accompanying gifty to go with it.

To add to that.. I've FINALLY managed to sit down and make an entry for the FABULOUS Just Add Ink challenge this week. The JAI gals do an AMAZING job each week, and I'm so sad that I don't get to play along more often... you know what.. I must make time!!! Yes ... that's what I'll do.

Anyhoo.. here is the little array of goodies I created this afternoon. First up is the little card:-


And here is the little gift box I made for the SWEET little outfit I got for her:-



The layout from the card is from the SSSC#74. I thought it was PERFECT for the JAI challenge this week.. allowing me to use LOTS of DSP. With the little elephant on the front.. such a cutie... I've inked her up in Whisper White Craft ink, and then once dried, which takes a WHILE, I sponged over the top of it with some Pink Pirouette Ink.. just to soften it up a little. Oooh AND, I found a new trick for doing such inking.. especially when inking over Whisper White.. which as previously touched upon takes AGES to dry. Right.. my little trick... well rather than inking up my sponge from the ink pad itself.. I squished the ink into the lid and picked it up from there.. yes I know.. you're probably all going... DUH!!! at the moment.. but for me it was one of those HEAD SLAPPING.. why on earth didn't I think of that before.. I could've avoided WHITE ink on my ink pads... MOMENTS!!!! hahaha
The paper is from my Sweet Pea pack and the base of the card is Kraft. I've also used some Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon.. oohhhhh, and the little ear.. has had it's fair share of PLONKING into the Dazzling Diamond pot.

The little box I made using some Kraft for the base and then some Rose Red for the top. I made a little band.. which after completing said box, probably should've been made to go around the entire box!!!. Anyone else make a box and then wish they'd made it a smidge bigger?.. yep!!!
The band though has been made with some Kraft cardstock, and some Pretty in Pink DSP from the Sweet Pea pack and finished off with some more Pink Satin ribbon.. ooohhhh. I also made a little tag the same as the front of the card.

I've JUST come home from having little snuggles with the beautiful Alyssa.. and may I had.. that I WAS clucky BEFORE I went.. but now!!!! WOW!!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
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Here's what I used:-

Card:-
Stamps:- Nursery Necessities
Card:- Kraft, Sweet Pea DSP,
Ink:- Whisper White Craft, Choc Chip, Pink Pirouette
Accessories:- Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Flower Fusion Too, Pink Rhinestone, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way Glue Pen

Gift Box:-
Stamps:- Nursery Necessities
Card:- Kraft, Sweet Pea DSP, Rose Red
Ink:- Whisper White Craft, Choc Chip, Pink Pirouette
Accessories:- Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Circle Scallop Punch, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way Glue Pen, Circle punch

Sweet Sunday Sketch #75

Happy Sunday!!!! It's one of my most favourite days...Why?... because it's time for another Sweet Sunday Sketch!!!!

Now I must admit to not quite knowing what I was going to do with this one.. I had HEAPS of ideas floating around in my head... but none of those seemed to translate very well to the made card...ooopsss... so yes.. there were quite a few thing placed in the REJECT pile. BUT.... after a little more fluffing about, I FINALLY came up with something that I'm REALLY pleased with. Oh and one other little suprise.. wait for it folks.. this card had not ONE ounce of PINK.. nope.. not one... OK it does have Kraft... hahha.. but NO PINK.. AND... I've used a considerable amount of a particularly scary colour for me... Taken with Teal... YEP... how's that for BRAVE!!! hahah

Ok enough rambling from me.. how about I show you the card I've come up with, and you can decide whether you like it or not:-


And here is Karen's FUN, FUN, FUN sketch:-


I've used Taken with Teal (scary colour) as the base then added some Choc Chip and some Teal DSP from my Sweet Pea pack. The ribbon underneath the square layer I've attached using a neat little trick I came up with... can you guess? I'll have to share that one with you later.. a bit like my Faux Suede tutorial... it's coming folks.. I promise!!!
The circle was cut using my Circle Scissors Plus and was sponged around the edges with Choc Chip Ink. I then stamped my image from Party Hearty in Choc Chip, re-stamped it again and cut out the 'b' to add a little dimension and then added a little Choc Chip ribbon tag and the centre present in Teal. I used my Simply Serif Alphabet and Numbers to make 'Jack' and 'Four' and then used my 1/2" circle punch to punch them out. They've all been sponged with Choc Chip ink too. I used the same method for the little party hats along the bottom.

This little card is for my Godson Jack.. who will be turning ... yep.. FOUR in July.. how organised am I??!!! hahaha

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 (is unwell today.. but PLEASE pop over and wish her well!!)
  
• 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
Card:- Choc Chip, Kraft, Sweet Pea DSP, Taken with Teal
Ink:- Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie, Choc Chip
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Choc Chip Dbl Stiched Grosgrain, Choc Chip Wide Grosgrain, 1/2" circle punch, Circle Scissors Plus

Inkspiration Challenge #29 {a SKETCH}

PINK!!!!!! It gladdens my heart, fills it with JOY and above all else it makes me SMILE!!! I know, that's kinda weird to start my blog post for this weeks Inkspiration Challenge... But I just had to let you know!! haha.. Well ok.. for some of you, that revelation will be absolutely NO surprise ... after all I've NEVER EVER hidden my passion of all things PINK.. ahaha.
You may though be curious also, as to why I started my post like that .... well like I mentioned PINK... makes me SMILE.... it really does... and this card in all it's PINKNESS is for a special someone, who needs a little SMILE.. although she already has one of the MOST amazing SMILES I've ever seen.. I hope this will add a little something special to her day.

This week the amazing Cindy is hosting the challenge, because it's her week to host she's added a little twist to this weeks challenge... the twist... use something you've been hoarding on your craft desk... OK.. so I'm REALLY stretching this one.. only because I was SOOOOO SUPER organised and had my card made a whole week in advance that I forgot about the twist this week.. oops.. but I can honestly say that my Pink Pirouette DSP used on my card has been sitting in my paper stash for almost 12mths.. not because I don't like it.. after all it is PINK right?, but because I can't bear to cut into it... hahaha.. anyone else have the same problem?.. Please say yes!!! hahah

So.. onto the card.. right?.. well here it is:-


And here is Keesh's FABULOUS sketch:-


I've used Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede and Naturals Ivory as my cardstock colour combo. Some Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette and Soft Suede as my Ink choice.. actually I'm LOVING this colour combo.. these colours work SO nicely together :o). And some GORGEOUS Pink Pirouette and Certainly Celery Ribbon. Of course the STAR of the show in the fabulous Vintage Vogue stamp set and just to give it a little sparkle I've added some Pink Rhinestones. Oh and I almost forgot.. the circle.. well that was cut with the assistance of my FABULOUS Circle Scissors Plus!!!

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 Lee Pelosi (Our FABULOUS Guest Designer) Lynn Mangan (Last weeks Winner and todays Guest DT Member

This week the amazing Cindy is hosting the challenge, because it's her week to host she's added a little twist to this weeks challenge... the twist... use something you've been hoarding on your craft desk... OK.. so I'm REALLY stretching this one.. only because I was SOOOOO SUPER organised and had my card made a whole week in advance that I forgot about the twist this week.. oops.. but I can honestly say that my Pink Pirouette DSP used on my card has been sitting in my paper stash for almost 12mths.. not because I don't like it.. after all it is PINK right?, but because I can't bear to cut into it... hahaha.. anyone else have the same problem?.. Please say yes!!! hahah

Be sure to pop on over to Cindy'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:- Vintage Vogue
Card:- Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory
Ink:- Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Pink Pirouette Extra Wide Ribbon (retired), Certainly Celery Ribbon, Pink Rhinestones, Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Scissors Plus

Party Hearty!!!!

I thought I'd pop in quickly and show you the card I made for this months Card Challenge over at Challenge Heaven. Each month the amazing Shell comes up with a variety of challenges.. mainly Scrapping.. and let me tell you there are some AMAZING ladies over there... creating the most BEAUTIFUL work!!! But, she also decided to add in a Card Challenge.. so each month I create a card which is posted as the sample and then at the end of the month one lucky person WINS the card I create. FUN.. Right?

Yes.. I know it's VERY late to be posting a card for a challenge which started some 23 days ago.. oops SORRY!!! But I figured it's better late than never.. hahaha.

Sooooo... here be said card in all it's LATE glory!!! hahaha


And here is a look at the sketch used for this months challenge.. it's from PageMaps... FUN.. isn't it???


I'm actually really pleased with how this turned out. Actually this is THE card that started my FAUX Suede craze.. and I assure you it hasn't ended.. I'm currently working on another card that will have .. YEP.. more Fauxness!!! hahaha

The colour combo I've used is Baja Breeze, Naturals Ivory and Soft Suede.. and I reckon you could use this one for a guy or a gal... always an achievement don't you think... and either or card!!! hahaha

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Party Hearty
Card:- Baja Breeze, Naturals Ivory, Soft Suede
Ink:- Soft Suede, Baja Breeze
Accessories:- Apron Lace Punch (Fiskars), Piercing Tool and Mat, Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Soft Suede Ribbon, Hodgepodge Hardware (retired)

Sweet Sunday Sketch #74

Happy Sunday!!! Hope you've had a fabulous weekend. Ours has been a little UP and DOWN this week. My little ones have been a little under the weather this week.. that was a DOWN, yesterday was by gorgeous hubby's birthday.. that was an UP.. but amongst all the UP from birthday celebrations, we had another DOWN with my girls being REALLY unwell last night!!! I'm hoping that tomorrow being the start of another week will be BRIGHT and CHEERY for the entire week at the Kale' abode!! See I can see the positive.. hahaha.
Anyway.. you surely didn't pop on over here to read about my ups and downs ... rather I'm sure to see what FABULOUS sketch Karen has given us to play along with this week. Oh and if this card seems a little strange, untoward, crazy, just plain.. UMMMMM... I'll put that all down to my complete lack of sleep last night.. but I digress.. I'm seeing the positive side.. right!! hahaha
Onto my card:-


And here is Karen's AWESOME sketch.. she's BRILLIANT isn't she????


I've used some Choc Chip, Taken with Teal.. I KNOW!!!! GASP!!!, Pumpkin Pie and Kraft..( sorry I couldn't resist).. there is however NO pink!!!!
All of the DSP is from my little stash of Sweet Pea DSP!!!! The stamp set is of course TRENDY TREES and I've used Teal, Pumpkin and Chocolate markers for that and the sentiment is from my Life Definitions and stamped in Choc Chip. The little extras I added are a splash of Choc Chip Ribbon.. see the little tag there.. hahaha, and some Linen Thread.

All in all a pretty simple card and one I hope my GORGEOUS hubby will like.. no it's not his Birthday card.. he got that one yesterday.. this is a JUST BECAUSE card.. a just because I LOVE him with all my heart and think he's AMAZING!!! Awwwww!!

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:- Trendy Trees, Life Definitions
Card:- Choc Chip, Kraft, Sweet Pea DSP
Ink:- Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie, Choc Chip
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Choc Chip Wide Grosgrain, Linen Thread

Inkspiration Challenge #28 {colour}

** If you've popped over to see the Inkspiration Winners and Honorable Mention for this week pop down to THIS post**

Happy Friday!!! I hope you've all had a fabulous week and are looking forward to the weekend.
Keesh has left us with a colour challenge today.. and I must admit.. I did struggle a wee bit with this one... first off everything I made seemed to resemble a VIOLET CRUMBLE Chocolate Bar and then it seemed to resemble some sort of Marmalade Jar.. hahaha.. I KNOW!!!!.. Anyway I finally settled on this creation, although the colours were still throwing me, so I'm not 100% happy with this one.. but with a couple of sick little flossies.. I've run out of time to get another one made.. so I hope ... REALLY HOPE.. I don't frighten you all off!!!!

Here's my card:-


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


Ok... where to start... righty.. the base... that would be Chocolate Chip and then to that I added a little layer of Whisper White and to that some Pumpkin Pie DSP from my Sweet Pea pack!!!
The little bits to the side next... the little strip is a thin piece of Choc Chip which has been BLINGIFIED and quite comprehensively BLONKED into some glitter, I then pulled out my Big Shot and used my fabulous Sizzlets Lots of Tags and then cut out some more DSP to create the centre. I made the tulip using my Two Step Bird Punch and then used the 'F' stamp from Vintage Vogue to get the 'friends' sentiment and hand wrote the 'fabulous' part.

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 Lee Pelosi (Our FABULOUS Guest Designer) Sally Little (Last weeks Winner and todays Guest DT Member

Don't forget to link your card to InLinkz 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:- Vintage Vogue
Card:- Whisper White, Choc Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Sweet Pea DSP
Ink:- Choc Chip
Accessories:- Big Shot, Sizzlets Lots of Tags, Glitter, 2 step Bird Punch, Dimensionals

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #27 WINNER!!!!

Hello!!!.. WOW I'm a bit excited today, because TODAY I get to pick the WINNER and the HONORABLE MENTION for last weeks Sketch Challenge!!!!

Ok... well you ladies definately know how to make a girls job tricky.... but after looking at all the entries and then re looking at them.. and OK.. looking at them AGAIN.. I finally came to a decision.

I have picked this GORGEOUS creation by Lynn!!!... I just love how clean and crisp this card is and the colour... FABULOUS. Congratulation Lynn!!!




And now for the Honorable Mention... seriously.. if I could've had TWO winners.. I would've ... but for the Honorable Mention today I've chosen this FUNKY design by the extremely talented and lovely Jodene. Isn't that peanut AdORABLE!!!!

Thanks SO much everyone for playing along this week.. you truly made my job this week REALLY hard!!!!

Be sure to pop back in a moment for this weeks challenge!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx