Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #81

This week I enjoyed playing with stamps from L'il Buddies and made several thank you cards. This one uses Anya's sketch for this week's challenge! I was able to order this Heart Border Die from PTI recently and so had to use that too. I used this same chick on three cards and on the first one I realized the plaid wouldn't match if the shell was closed. Could this mean I have a bit of OCD!! This one works better!!!

Edited 1-27: I'm also playing along on Rhonda's Thankful Thursday challenge! She has started this as a great way to challenge herself to do at least one thank you card a week for a year! What a fabulous idea!!! 

Thanks for stopping by,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: L'il Buddies, Frame-It, Say It Loud (all WMS)

Cardstock: Fine Linen, Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, Autumn Rose, Melon Berry, Hawaiian Shores (all PTI)

Patterned Paper: Vintage Blue (W R Memories)

Additional: Corner Punch, Twine from The Twinery, Memento and Amuse Inks, Copic Marker, Embroidery Thread

Runway Inspired Challenge #4

Love rainbows--so LOVE this week's challenge!! Actually this is my second attempt to make something for this week's Runway Inspired Challenge! Yesterday i started by emphasizing the pink--so out of my comfort zone that I didn't like any of the results and decided to go back to more traditional rainbow colors! I decided to use the colors to show the progression of seasons and circle of life. So I started with blue--the beginning of a new year--clean and fresh like the clear blue skies. In case you notice, my trees are 1/16 off on the left side--I wanted Life to be underneath the green tree!! The yellow, orange and red go through summer to fall and I used purple for the end of the year coldness--as the days gradually go shorter!

The 'tree' and border are from Waltzingmouse Frame-It and the sentiment is from PTI's Life. I used the debossed side of a Sizzix's embossing folder called Circles-Retro. I liked that side better as it gives a more subdued impression. Cardstock is all from PTI. Inks are Memento and Amuse.

There are lots of wonderful entries for this week's challenge. So be sure to visit the link above--plus there is still time to enter too!!

Thanks so much for dropping by my blog! Love your comments so please leave a note if you have time!

SMILES,

Sharron

Waltzingmouse Blog Party

WELCOME to the Waltzingmouse Blog Party! We're all featuring SOMETHING SWEET!! For my entry I chose to create some Lollipop Trees! 

Since I made my card this past weekend, I also used this week's WMSC featured sketch. The trees are from Tiny Trees topped with peppermint candies from Candy Jar Christmas-Fillers. A dusty of Martha Stewart Coarse Glitter adds the sparkle! The sentiment is from Say It Loud and I used a shadow technique using two inks-Amuse Latte and Memento Rich Cocoa. The Polar Expressions-Frosted Forest patterned paper is from Imaginisce--it seemed a perfect choice for a background. I used both sides to create the stripe pattern. The trees and glittery snow in the paper help carry out the theme.

Now I'm off to see all the other entries! Please come along and enjoy the party!!

Have a SWEET day,

Sharron

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #79

Off to a great start in 2012 with a fantastic new WMC sketch from Anya Schrier! You can find the link here! I thought I should try something totally different from all the recent Christmas reds and greens and went with yellow (one of my favorite colors) and aqua! The first thing I did was use the smallest pattern from Gingham and Co. and stamp Lemon Tart with Eucalyptus Amuse ink. Unfortunately the lace covered much of it up but it's a really pretty color. I love being able to create my own gingham patterns! The buttons are from an embossing folder set by Cuttlebug that I colored with a Copic marker.

It has turned cold and very windy here---winter may have arrived--knew all the mild weather couldn't last forever!!

Hope you are having a good week!

Thanks for stopping by,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Sewing Box-Hugs, Gingham and Co. (WMS)

Cardstock: Lemon Tart, Aqua Mist, Stamper's Select White (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Everyday Blessings (PTI)

Additional: Stripes Embossing Folder (Quikutz); Just My Types Embossing Folders (Cuttlebug), Lace (JoAnn's); Pearl Heart (Martha Stewart); Ink-Amuse; Copics

My First Runway Inspired Challenge!!

I have seen so many fabulous entries for his new challenge called Runway Inspired Challenge. What a fun idea! This week's inspiration photo features black and white (oh and STRIPES!)--this is my entry! 

My card is 4 1/2" square. I started to use a rectangle but opted for the more even spacing with a square. The lines were done with a stamp from Background Basics-Retro from PTI. I had to practice a bit to get the right touch for spacing but then it was quite easy and went very fast! I was trying to find something for the center circle when I remembered this heart. Isn't it the perfect match! It and the sentiment are from a set called Daily Designs--also from PTI. 

And here is the inside of the card. I wanted to carry the stripe pattern inside and at the last minute stamped one of the hearts with 'happy valentine's day' from PTI's Tiny Treats-Valentines. The cardstock and all the dies I used are also from Papertrey.

I know I am really going to enjoy these challenges!! Thanks for dropping by and taking a peek!!

SMILES,

Sharron

CELEBRATE 2012!!!

Happy New Year to all my blog readers! It has been such a blessing to have so many wonderful readers visit my blog and leave comments of support and encouragement. And I have met many new friends who continually add such joy to my life. Thank you all!!

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I used the current WM sketch challenge to make my card. Another plus this year has been joining in these weekly challenges! There is so much fabulous inspiration from the Mischief Makers and others who join in on each challenge. This week's sketch from Claire uses a star:

And here's a link to view all the other entries. There's still time to join the fun! I used the star from WM's Seasons of Love, stamped it with Amuse slate ink and covered with glitter. IRL it is SO bright and sparkly! The penquin is from PTI's Tiny Treats-Christmas. The paper in the background is actually black and white (Black and White Basics-PTI). I colored all the dots red! The only bling is a single large rhinestone. I wanted to keep it simple.

Enjoy your weekend and stay safe! Wishing you all the very best in 2012!

HUGS,

Sharron

A Year in Review

Hi all--hope everyone had a fantastic holiday! And are you now ready for the end of the year celebrations? I was inspired by Terry when I visited her blog and decided to participate in Karin's A Year In Review blog hop. I did one last year and really enjoyed taking time to review my blog entries and to revisit some successes--and some failures--before venturing in the new year. A huge thanks to Karin for getting this started. 

I reviewed posts for each month of 2011 and picked one from each month that was a favorite, or one that was most memorable! There were several months with very few posts. Resolution for 2012--try to be more consistent and post more often! If you wish, you can click on the month to connect to my original post. Thanks so much for stopping by. I would love to see your favorites too so be sure to visit Karin's blog so you can join in the fun!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year's weekend!
Sharron

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