Birthday Wishes For You

Evening everyone – did you have a great weekend!

 

I did a bit of creating, some gardening, some shopping and had time for a coffee, so I cannot really complain :)

 

 

The card I have created below is based on Mojo Monday’s Sketch # 183 and the card also fits into the SU Only Challenge of Birthdays.

 

 

A copy of the sketch is here for you to see and you can visit Mojo Monday’s site if you click on the image.

 

If you have not visited the SU Only site before take a look and click here for the link.

 

 

 

I have taken my colour inspiration from the Celebration DSP.  This paper has some lovely bright colours: Pacific Point, Real Red as well as Bashful Blue and Pear Pizzazz.

 

I have used Real Red for the base of my card and the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set.

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Flight of the Butterfly, Vintage Labels (Retired)

Card: Real Red, Pacific Point, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Pacific Point

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Taffeta Ribbon, Real Red Retired Ribbon, Mat Pack for Paper Piercing, Celebrations DSP, 1-3/4” (4.4 cm) Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

This is such a bright birthday card.  My niece’s birthday is this coming week and I think she will love this card.

 

Thanks for visiting once more, please come back soon…… Meg x

Monkey Business

Hi everyone back again….

 

I found a new challenge at Mashup! Challenges – click here to visit Mashup! and the most recent challenge is # 37 with a theme of Zoo Animals.

 

So I have combined the Mashup! Challenge with the new ColorLab Color Challenge # 34.  To visit ColorLab click here.

 

Both challenge images are posted below:

 

 

 

I decided to you use the Fox & Friends stamp set as I do not use this set very much and I thought it would suite both challenges.

 

I used Chocolate Chip for the base of my card and this cheeky monkey could not keep still - bouncing all over the place…

 

 

 

 Supplies:

Stamp set: Fox & Friends, Picture This

Card: Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz,Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  1-3/8” (3.5 cm) Circle Large Punch, Sunny Garden DSP, 1/2” (1.3cm) Pear Pizzazz Stitched-Poly Ribbon, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Well I have used this set once more and I have completed the challenge, so I am happy.

 

Thanks for visiting…. Meg x

Fifth Avenue Challenge

Hi everyone, how is your weekend going? 

 

Mine is good and it is a lot cooler too – its about 22 degrees and overcast.  The rain has held off for now, so I can  take my washing off the line in the morning.

 

But on to creative things…..

 

I have completed the sketch challenge # 131 at Clean & Simple and combined it with the colour challenge at Rubber Redneck Color Round Up (CRU #27). 

 

Below is a copy of both challenges and to visit the sites just click on the images.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The base of my card is Night of Navy cardstock and I have used the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Fifth Avenue Floral

Card: Night of Navy, Cajun Craze, River Rock, Whisper White
Ink: Cajun Craze, River Rock

Accessories:  Scallop Edge Border Punch SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Let me know what you think of my simple take on the sketch and the colour challenge….

 

Until next time….. Meg x

Kindness Card

Hi everyone, it’s Thursday which is so much closer to Friday and the weekend!   How is your week going?

 

Yes another card I have created for a challenge.

 

This one is based on the sketch from Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge # 166  and the colour combination from ColorLab Color Challenge # 33.

 

You can visit ColorLab Color Challenge blog if you click here.

 

 

And you can visit Mary Jo Price-Williams blog for the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge if you click on the image below:

 

 

 

I have used Pear Pizzazz for the base of my card as well as the Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

 

I add some ink Regal Rose and Pear Pizzazz to the embossing folder before I added the card and placed the folder in the Big Shot.  So there is just a little colour on the embossed image.

 

You can just see a glimpse of the colour in the picture.  The little word sentiment is from the Vintage Vogue stamp set.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Vintage Vogue

Card: Pear Pizzazz, Regal Rose, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Regal Rose, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  1/2” (1.3 cm) Pear Pizzazz Stitched-Poly Ribbon, 1-3/4” x 5/8”  (3.5 x 1.6 cm) Oval Large Punch, Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

Remember keep creating and enjoy every moment.

 

Until next time…. Meg x

Vintage Vogue Friend

Hi everyone,

 

I have created the following card based on the sketch from Card Patterns Sketch # 107  and the colour combination is from Just Add Ink.

 

Unfortunately I missed adding the card to the Just Add Ink website but you can view the site if you click here.

 

 

And you can visit Card Patterns blog if you click on the sketch image below:

 

 

I have used Rich Razzleberry cardstock for the base of my card and I have used a few of the images from the Vintage Vogue stamp set.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Vintage Vogue

Card: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories:  1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Rich Razzleberry Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/4” (6.4 mm) Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Ribbon, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Trim Border, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

This is a great sketch – give it a go and test your skills on creating some bows.

 

I think I am getting better at my bows and I believe that this is my best one yet :)

 

Let me know what you think.

 

All the best ….. Meg x

Moments in Life Sketch

Hi everyone,

 

I found this wonderful sketch at I love 2 stamp website. 

 

You can visit the site if you click here and you can post your creation up until the 31 March 2011.

 

 

I used the colours and some of the DSP from Elegant Soiree DSP.  This would have to be my favourite DSP at the moment.

 

The papers are lovely and the colours go so well together: – Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Basic Grey.

 

I have used Soft Suede for the base of my card with some stamped images from the Vintage Vogue stamp set.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Elements of Style, Vintage Vogue

Card: Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla 
Ink: Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Elegant Soiree DSP, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I like the end result this is a great sketch. 

 

Leave me a message and let me know what you think! 

 

Until next time …. Meg x

Flutter by Wednesday Challenge

I have created this card for the sketch challenge at Flutter By Wednesday’s website.  You can visit their website if you click here.

 

The challenge is the sketch below and/or some green and of course a butterfly, fairy or angel.

 

 

 

 

I have used Pear Pizzazz as the base for my card, this is my green and below is my take of the sketch.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Friends Never Fade

Card: Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Real Red

Accessories:  1/2” (1.3 cm) Pear Pizzazz Stitched-Poly Ribbon, 3/8” (1 cm) Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Greenhouse Gala DSP, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die,  Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I love butterflies so this challenge was very appealing and I also adore the Greenhouse Gala DSP.

 

I have used the Greenhouse Gala DSP lots recently and it goes so well in this sketch. The pumpkin pie in the flowers just adds that touch of life to the card.

 

Unfortunately the picture does not do the card justice as it looks a lot brighter in the real life.

 

I like the card and the sketch - Let me know what you think.

 

Until next time…… Meg x

Friend to Friend Sketch

Hi everyone,

 

Last week I ran out of time to link my card to the Card Patterns Sketch # 106 challenge before it closed but I am still going to post the sketch and my card for you to see.

 

The sketch is below and you can visit the Card Patterns site if you click on the image.

 

 

 

For my card I used the lovely and bright Greenhouse Gala DSP and the base card is in Real Red.  Real Red is such a bright warm colour – don’t you think?

 

The lovely bird image is from the Friends 24-7 stamp set.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Friends 24-7, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Real Red, Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Baja Breeze
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  Boho Blossoms Extra-Large, Word Window Punch, Greenhouse Gala DSP, Nestabilities , Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

This was a little challenging as I struggled to add something to the area where the flowers are.

 

I am not completely sold on the end result but maybe it will grow on me!

 

Take care….. Meg x

My Friend Sketch

Morning everyone – hope your Monday is a good one to start the week. 

 

Not like mine last Monday, I left my wallet at home so I had no money for lunch or a Driver’s Licence, it was not good but that was last week – we are on to a new week and new challenges :)

 

Below is a copy of the sketch from The Diva Coffee Break Designs Challenge # 219 and you can visit the site if you click on the image.

 

 

 

 

For my card I have taken the colour inspiration from the Elegant Soiree DSP and I have used Basic Gray as the base card stock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Perfect Punches, Punch Potpourri, Vintage Vogue, Bliss

Card: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla
Ink: Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake

Accessories:   Scallop Square Extra-Large Punch, Boho Blossoms Extra-Large Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Elegant Soiree DSP, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have added a little bling and accessories - this was a great challenge so quick to make the card!

 

It looks good but the card is a little large then normal but I don’t mind.

 

What do you think, give this challenge a go too - it is a winner.

 

Keep creating….. Meg x

Fabulous Friend Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone,

 

I found the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 165 at TechnoStamper  and decided to participate in the sketch challenge.

 

A copy of the sketch is below:

 

 

 

I have used the Soft Suede as the base cardstock as well as the lovely Bliss stamp set. 

 

Remember that this set is only available during Sale-A-Bration (which ends on 31 March 2011) – so place an order soon!

 

I have added a touch of Regal Rose ink to the Embosslits Butterfly and I have used some of the Chantilly 1/2” Crochet Trim which is available in the Summer Mini Catalogue (which also finishes on 31 March 2011).

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Bliss, Oval All

Card: Soft Suede, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla
Ink: Soft Suede, Regal Rose

Accessories:  Crochet Trim Chantilly 1/2” (1.3 cm) , 3/8” (1 cm) Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punches,
1-3/8”x5/8” (3.5 x 1.6 cm) Oval Large Punch, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

I like this card and I am really like using the Embosslits Dies they had that little touch!

 

Until next time….. Meg x

 

For You Card - Mojo Monday

There is always so much to do on the weekend and this is the first post I have had a chance to complete.

 

I hope you have had a good weekend!

 

I have had a chance to complete a card for the Mojo Monday sketch MOJO182.

 

A copy of the sketch is below and you can click on the sketch to visit Mojo Monday’s site.

 

 

I have used Concord Crush for the base of my card and the Lap of Luxury DSP.

 

I have embossed the Pretty in Pink Cardstock with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: For You Flower

Card: Concord Crush, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Concord Crush, Pretty in Pink

Accessories:  Fancy Flower Extra-Large Punch, 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Circle Large Punch, 3/8” (1 cm) Whisper White & Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Lap of Luxury DSP, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The small touch of the Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon was a last minute touch.

 

Have a good week…… Meg x

Butterfly Challenge

Hi everyone,

 

I have completed the card below based on the Color Dare # 99 (CD99) Colour Challenge and the layout of the card was inspired from this week’s Inkspiration Sketch Challenge # 61. 

 

The Inkspiration Sketch is below and the colours that are part of this week’s Color Dare challenge are: Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler and Marina Mist.

 

 

 

I have used Basic Grey for the base of my card and where the circle part of the sketch is I have added some of the Butterfly images from the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Inspired by Nature

Card: Basic Grey, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Grey

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die,  Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I haven’t used the Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die very much and you may not be able to see from the photo but the butterflies are embossed with very different patterns.

 

I love Cherry Cobbler so if I have any excuse to use this colour -  I will!

 

I am happy with the end result, let me know what you think by leaving a comment and thanks once more for visiting…….. Meg x

Just for You Challenge

Have you checked out the latest colour challenge from the Play Date Cafe PDCC72?

 

No, well here is a picture of the challenge below as well as the card I have created…..

 

 

 

There are so many wonderful colour inspirations in this picture.

 

From this picture I have created a card with the colours: So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Sweet Summer, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Tempting Turquoise, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose

Accessories:  Word Window Large Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Jumbo Brads Silver 5/16” (7.9 mm) Neutrals, Dimensionals

 

 

There are so many colours in this picture you could easily create another card completely different.

 

Until next time…… Meg x

Hello There

Hi everyone,

 

The next card I have created is for the colour challenge from Create with Connie & Mary Color Challenge # CCMC141, which is Real Red, So Saffron, Crumb Cake and Whisper White.

 

 

 

and I have combined this colour challenge with the sketch challenge from Card Patterns Sketch

# 105.

 

 

 

You can click on the images above to visit both these sites.

 

I have used Real Red for the base card and Cheep Talk (Two-Step) Stamp set.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Cheep Talk

Card: Real Red, Crumb Cake, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Real Red

Accessories:  Scallop Edge Border Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Clip Assortment, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

You cannot see very clearly from the picture but the So Saffron cardstock has been embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots Folder but it has been placed on the card on the reverse side – just to be different.

 

Thanks for looking ….. keep creating….. Meg x

Hello Happy Birthday

Hi everyone, I am back again with a card I created for yes – you guessed it a challenge ! :)

 

This card has been created with inspiration from the ColorLab Color Challenge # 32 and the sketch layout from Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge # 194. 

 

I have placed the colour challenge and sketch below and do not forget to visit these sites for some great challenges and/or inspirations!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have used Blushing Bride for the base of my card and the Rich Razzleberry card stock has been embossed with the Big Shot – Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Hello Again, Punch Bunch

Card: Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Rich Razzleberry Taffeta Ribbon, 5/8” (1.6 cm) Whisper White Satin Ribbon, 1-3/8” (3.5 cm) Square Extra-Large Punch, 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Square Large Punch, Scallop Square Extra-Large Punch, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I used the lovely little set called Hello Again and the Sale-A-Bration Punch Bunch set (love this set!).

 

I am really happy with this card, once I worked out the amount of each colour the card was created in no time.

 

If you are inspired – give it a go too!

 

Please visit again soon!  Meg x

Colourful Butterfly Prints

Hi everyone – how was your weekend?

 

Mine was very busy so this is the first post I have had a chance to do and of course it is for a challenge.

 

I have taken the colour challenge from Diva Coffee Break Color Challenge # 218 and the Blogger Challenge run by Lisa Somerville.

 

The Diva Coffee Break Challenge is below and you can click on the picture to visit their site.

 

 

 

Also do not forget to check out the Blogger Challenge by clicking here.

 

A simple layout and I have used Baja Breeze as the base card with part of the Top Note Die.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Butterfly Prints, Well Scripted

Card: Baja Breeze, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Regal Rose, Basic Black

Accessories:  5/8” (1.6 cm) Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Top Note Bigz Die, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I was not sure that I find the right balance with the colours but I am happy with the result.

 

What are your thoughts?

 

Until next time…. keep creating….. Meg x

Friends Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 107

I am back again…. with a card I created for the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge # 107.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can see the sketch here or visit the Sweetest Thing Blog if you click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I must admit I struggled with this sketch a bit.  I had some ideas but they did not seem to work and the end result is different than I imaged.

 

But as you will know sometimes you just have to draw a line in the sand and go with the flow, after all we are our own worst critics.

 

I have used Chocolate Chip as the base card and the squares have been created from the Greenhouse Gala DSP.

 

I have also used a small amount of Hemp Twine and placed a small flower button from the Bitty Buttons in the Summer Mini Catalogue.

 

 

 

 

I have stamped the Friends saying and flower in Chocolate Chip and then again in Pear Pizzazz and Daffodil Delight.  I cut the various part of the flower out and layered them.

 

I think I will create another card with this sketch to see what else I can come up with.

 

Until next time keep creating and keep smiling it’s the weekend!

 

Meg x

Let’s Celebrate

Hi everyone, it’s Friday night and the weekend is here  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

This past week has been a little crazy but that’s ok, these little things help keep you focused and grounded.

 

 

 

 

I have created a card for the Sketch Challenge at Frenzy Friday – the sketch number is SFF030411.  This is the sketch and you can visit Sketch Frenzy Friday’s site if you click here.

 

 

 

 

 

I have used the Party This Way stamp set and the co-ordinating DSP Celebrations.

 

The Celebrations DSP contains the lovely bright colours of Pacific Point, Real Read mixed with some milder tones of Pear Pizzazz and Bashful Blue.

 

I have create the card as close to the sketch as I can and I think it’s a very happy card to give someone for their birthday.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Party This Way, On Your Birthday

Card: Real Red, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Ink: Pacific Point, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  1” (2.5 cm) Circle Medium Punch, Clip Assortment, 1/2” (1.3 cm) Pear Pizzazz Stitched Poly Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Unfortunately you may not be able to see clearly the basic rhinestones on the little traffic light which have caught the glare of the camera but they look good in real life!

 

I am happy with this little creation – what do you think?

 

Enjoy your weekend…… Meg x

Inspired by Nature Challenge

Hi everyone,

 

We are so close to the weekend!  But I don’t know about you but my is already planned and will be non-stop!

 

 

 

 

 

I have not used the Inspired by Nature stamp set for a while, so I have used this set when I created my card for the Just Us Girls Challenge # 74 - JUGS74. 

 

I have placed a copy of the sketch with this posting or you can visit the Just Us Girls site if you click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have used Pear Pizzazz for the base card and I stamped the long grass on the base card with Pear Pizzazz ink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Inspired by Nature, Bliss

Card: Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, Peach Parfait,  Whisper White
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron

Accessories:  Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 1/2” (1.3 cm) Pear Pizzazz Stitched Poly Ribbon,  Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It seems a little like the grass is moving and the light breeze is just taking the butterfly along for the ride!

 

Have a wonderful Friday…….. Meg x

Hummingbird - Sketch Frenzy Friday

Back again, with this card I created using the lovely Elements of Style stamp set.

 

This sketch challenge was from Sketch Frenzy Friday # SFF022511 and the layout is below or you can click here to visit their site.

 

 

I decided to just use the flower image from the Elements of Style stamp set and I stamped the image over the base card which is Crumb Cake cardstock.

 

I then stamped the flower image on Cajun Craze and for the next two squares I have lined up the flowers from the Cajun Craze image.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Elements of Style

Card: Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist, Whisper White

Ink: Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Taffeta Marina Mist Ribbon, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

This was very time consuming to create but this was a challenge : )

 

The more I look at the card the more I like it.

 

Thanks again for stopping bye… leave  comment it like…. Meg x

Clean & Simple with Vintage Vogue

The Clean &  Simple sketch challenge for this week is number 130.

I have copied the sketch below and you can visit the Clean & Simple site by clicking here.





I used the Vintage Vogue stamp set and the lovely Elegant Soiree DSP to create my card.

I have used some of the colours from the Elegant Soiree DSP.  This paper contains the following colours -  Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Basic Grey.





This was a quick card to create.

Have I told you how much I like these sketch challenges :)       They really get you thinking.

All the best….. Meg x

Cottage Garden Challenge

Yes back again with another card, this time from the Creative Sketches CS22 Sketch Challenge.

 

 

What do you think of the sketch challenges that have lots of layers – I love them as you get to use the some of that DSP you just had to have LOL!

 

So I have used the Sunny Garden DSP and again taken the colours from this paper.  Colours in this DSP include Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait.

 

A change for me too – hardly any stamping. 

 

I just randomly stamped the small bunch of flowers from the Cottage Garden stamp set in Peach Parfait ink on the Peach Parfait base card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Cottage Garden

Card: Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Whisper White

Ink: Peach Parfait

Accessories:  Sunny Garden DSP, Antique Brads, 1/2” (1.3 cm) Stitched Pear Pizzazz Poly Ribbon, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A quick card with an eye catching layout and a great way to use that DSP !!

 

Come back soon……. Meg x