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Confessions of a Shopaholic

Happy Tuesday!  For some reason that sounds better than happy Monday.  Am I right?  *giggle*  We are in the thick of Girl Scout cookie sales right now, so my stamping time was a bit thin (no pun intended!) this weekend.  I recently picked up all of the new Bug & Roo images from BLD.

In case you didn't know, these cuties are created by LORi's daughter, Hannah.  And let me tell you, this young lady is VERY talented!  I just adore her images.  If you want to check out the new Bug & Roo images click  --> HERE <--

 

 

Our little Gretchen is dolled up and ready to do some serious shopping.   I borrowed the sentiment from my Moka Taylor set from TE since I thought it was perfect for this image.   All patterned paper is from Echo Park's Your's Truly paper pad.  I thought the color combo of pink & black were just what I was looking for when creating my girlie card. 

I hope you enjoyed today's post.                

 

 

 

Recipe:
Stamps:  Bug & Roo Gretchen from BLD; sentiment from Taylored Expressions
Paper: Card stock from PTI; patterned paper from Echo Park's Your's Truly
Ink: HP Photosmart printer & Memento
Accessories:  Copics, ribbon from PTI, sewing,  pearls from Tinla, double ended banner die from PTI and dimensionals

TESC Sketch Challenge #153

Happy Friday!!  I'm doing the happy dance because it's time for another fabulous sketch from Taylor.  This weeks sketch was designed by our very own Baker's Dozen Design Team Member, Sankari Wegman.   Doesn't this baby get the ol creative juices flowing?  Okay, okay.  I'll be honest, I was intimated when I first saw it.  But rather than freak out (my usual M.O.), I decided I would embrace the fear.  After all they are called challenges for a reason!! 

I closed my eyes and envisioned these squares as clouds floating in the sky.  Light bulb!  I immediately reached for my favorite new TE set - Sky's the Limit (and coordinating dies).  I wanted to make my own sky background and was able to get the exact look I wanted with my Clouds Impression Plate.  Here's what I whipped up.

 

Here's everything you need to know in order to participate:

1. Create a card using the sketch as inspiration. Feel free to switch up the shape or size of your card. As long as your project follows the general sketch, you’re good to go! You may play as many times as you want. Each upload will be entered into our weekly drawing, so the more you create - the better chance you have of winning the PRIZE!

2. Upload your project to Taylor's blog, using In Linkz before 8pm PST on Thursday, March 8th. If you also choose to upload your creation to on-line galleries (like SCS), use the keyword TESC153.

3. You’re not required to use TE Stamps on your project, but we love it when you do! And if you’re drawn as our weekly winner and you’ve used TE Stamps on your project you’ll get a little sumpin’ sumpin’ extra!

You won't want to miss seeing samples from the amazing Sketch Crew:

Cheryl Lea, Featured Top Chef

Cassie Trask

Jami Sibley

Lisa Hjulberg

Lori Craig

Margie Cortina

Monika Davis

Tracy Clemente  (you are here!)

Taylor VanBruggen  <---- get all the details here

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Recipe:
Stamps:  Sky's the Limit
Paper: Card stock from Bazzill & October Afternoon's Sidewalks
Ink: Memento
Accessories:  Copics, felt from stash, rhinestones from stash, twine, button from stash, spica glitter pens, clouds impression plate, Sky's the Limit dies (clouds), cloud border die from TCP, cloud die from PTI and dimensionals

Sketchy Thursday #161

Hello!!  I hope today's post finds you well.  I have another fun sketch planned for everyone this week.  If you've been thinking about playing along, please do!  I'd love to see what you do with the sketch.  

Before we get to the new sketch.  I would like to announce this weeks featured Sketch Artist.  Please join me in congratulating......

 

CELY

 

It's not everyday you hope to get sick.  But I just may go so far as to wish for this bug!  Seriously, isn't he just the cutest bug ever?   And it's no coincidence he's a Buga boo image.  If his little face doesn't cheer up the under the weather recipient, then Cely's gorgeous color combination definitely will.   You won't want to miss checking out Cely's blog Creating in Carolina.  She is sure to have just what the doctor ordered for inspiring your stamping mojo!  And when you visit, be sure to congratulate her. 

CONGRATULATIONS CELY!!

Won't you join us this week for our next sketch?  I tried to resist using another circle.  But as always, feel free to substitute whatever suits you!

 

Remember, I'll choose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this week to be the next Sketch Artist. Your design will also be featured on my blog next week!

You have until next Wed. 2/29 to play along.   When uploading to SCS and PCP or or your blog please use keyword ESS161 for the challenge.

 

 

Let's Get Fancy

Happy Hump Day!! 

Sorry if I'm a little giddy.  I'm just so happy to be posting.  It feels like it's been awhile since I had a moment to sit down and stamp.  I'm really sit down and stamp.  You know, the kind where you're not interrupted a half dozen times!!

Today I'm here to share with you a card I made for the current theme on the ATS Challenge blog - FANCY FOLDS.  Having never done anything outside my comfort zone of card creations, I decided to embrace the fear and go for it. 

Here's my take on a Center Step Card.  Let me just say that the tutorial on Splitcoast was EXCELLENT!!! 

I used a few of my favorite products from All That Scraps to help me create my card.  Since I didn't get a chance to play with any of the new stamps for Feburary's release I knew this was my opportunity to do that.  This beautiful Swiss Pixie is called Nymph Lucy.  As I was coloring her, I had visions of her in a meadow of beautiful spring flowers with lots & lots of butterflies.  Light bulb!  I pulled out my small butterfly die from ATS.  Two dies are included when you purchase it.  A larger one and this one.  I accented the body with different colored pearls for a little pop.

Given that this was my first attempt at fancy folds, I didn't put a lot of pressure on myself.  So I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.  What do yo think?

Would you like to play along too?  You could win some free stuff if you do.  All of the details about the challenge can be found ---> HERE <---

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope to see you tomorrow for a new Sketchy Thursday!

 

Recipe:
Stamps:  Swiss Pixie Nymph Lucy; sentiment from MFT
Paper: Card stock from Prismatics & Basic Grey Kioshi
Ink: Memento
Accessories:  Copics, Viva pearl pen, buttons from stash, twine, various pearls from Kaisercraft & Tinla, butterfly die from C.C. Cutters, Stickles, double ended banner die from PTI and dimensionals

Sketchy Thursday #160

Hello & welcome to this weeks Sketchy Thursday!   I'm sorry I haven't been around this week.  I've had a lot going on and not much time for me.   You guys know exactly what I mean. 

I am really happy to be posting today.  I've missed blogging and stamping.  Nothing like a new sketch to get those creative juices flowing.   But first let's find out who this weeks featured Sketch Artist is.   Please join me in congratulating.....

MIJU MIJU

 

In case you were wondering what the sentiment means, it's German for Get Well Soon.  No, I don't know or speak German.  Thank you GOOGLE!!  I instantly fell in love with this card when I saw it.  While she stayed true to the sketch the colors are so out of the box, how can you not love it?!  So fun and fresh it's sure to perk up anyone feeling under the weather.   I like how she used coordinating eyelet colors to work in her sentiment.  This card is just what the doctor ordered! 

Be sure to visit Miju Miju's blog --> HERE <--- to see more of her amazing work. 

CONGRATULATIONS Miju Miju!

Here is this week's new sketch.  Yes my love of circles continues.....

 

Remember, I'll choose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this week to be the next Sketch Artist. Your design will also be featured on my blog next week!

You have until next Wed. 2/22 to play along.   When uploading to SCS and PCP or or your blog please use keyword ESS160 for the challenge.

 

TESC Sketch Challenge #152

T.G.I.F.!!  I never get tired of saying that. Not only am I excited that it's Friday, but I *finally* have something crafty to share with you!  Yea!!!  I have a busy day ahead - chaperoning my daughter's class to the planetarium this morning and then this afternoon an appointment with The Cat Coach.   Yes you read that correctly.  We are having some behavioral issues with my eldest furry (he's 14 and a bit set in his ways) that we need some help with.  Don't laugh!  My fellow feline friends - you know what I'm talking about.  They are just like kids.  *grin*

 

Once I saw this sketch I knew I wanted to use one of Taylor's Al La Carte word stamps.  Since today is my dearest cousin's birthday I chose It's Your Birthday.  After I had my image selected, picking my paper was easy thanks to this paper pad from Simple Stories - Happy Day.  I used my Copic air can while the image was still in the oval die to add some color to the image.  What's a birthday without a banner?  I ran my pennant die using a scrap of the paper I used for the bottom of my card.  

 

 

Here's everything you need to know in order to participate:

1. Create a card using the sketch as inspiration. Feel free to switch up the shape or size of your card. As long as your project follows the general sketch, you’re good to go! You may play as many times as you want. Each upload will be entered into our weekly drawing, so the more you create - the better chance you have of winning the PRIZE!

2. Upload your project to Taylor's blog, using In Linkz before 8pm PST on Thursday, February 23rd. If you also choose to upload your creation to online galleries (like here on SCS), use the keyword TESC152.

3. You’re not required to use TE Stamps on your project, but we love it when you do! And if you’re drawn as our weekly winner and you’ve used TE Stamps on your project you’ll get a little sumpin’ sumpin’ extra!

You won't want to miss seeing samples from the amazing Sketch Crew:

• Cassie Trask
• Lori Craig
Lisa Hjulberg
• Monika Davis
• Rachel Sztonyk
• Tracy Clemente
• Taylor VanBruggen  <---- get all the details here

 Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Sketchy Thursday #159

I'm back!!  And if you are reading this, I'm actually typing with BOTH my hands.  Yea!!!  Thank you to everyone that commented or sent me an email wishing me well.  I am definitely on the road to recovery and plan to get caught up with my crafty projects soon!   But first and foremost, let's get to the reason you stopped by today - a new sketch and to find out who this weeks featured Sketch Artist is.  Well wait no more. 

Congratulations to..... 

MELISSA

 

I know you've heard me say it before, and I'm gonna say it again - Melissa truly brought my sketch to life.  I absolutely LOVE this card.  The color combo is super fun and can be used for your BFF or your husband.  Great choice!  And how about her using letters for where the circles were?  G*E*N*I*U*S!  And the way she off set them also makes them stand out;  as does Melissa for this weeks featured Sketch Artist.  Be sure to hop on over to her blog, My Paper Obsession to see more of her works of art!

 

Remember, I'll choose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this week to be the next Sketch Artist. Your design will also be featured on my blog next week!

You have until next Wed. 2/15 to play along.   When uploading to SCS and PCP or or your blog please use keyword ESS159 for the challenge.

Please be sure to stop by tomorrow for a new sketch challenge from Taylor!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

 

No Sketchy Thursday this week

Hi everyone!

In light of my recent accident and limited use of both my hands, Sketchy Thursday will be taking a break this week.   Sorry!!

Crossing fingers (if I could) we will return to our normal schedule next week.

Thanks for your understanding!