TSG111 - Monday Challenge

I am so excited about today's post. It's challenge Monday over at There She Goes and this week's challenge is a fun sketch brought to you by none other than ME!!

When I sat down and put together this sketch I had no idea that it was going to stump me! I thought making a triangle - no problem. I think I ended up waisting so much paper trying to get it right. Then I came up with the brilliant idea to use my Cricut to cut the triangles. It worked!! Then I went through all of my TSG stamps and I wanted to use all of them. I couldn't decide. The one thing I had made a decision on was the paper - that was easy. I stamped about 10 images and finally decided on this darling little girl from the Blossom by Blossom set - which is just the most amazing set. I just love it!!

After I completed coloring the image...I wasn't all that satisfied. It was just naked! Although I love how I colored her, it just needed something else. I decided to give a go and add clouds. I was so afraid that if it went wrong I'd have to start all over. I'm glad that wasn't the case - I just love how it came out. Then looking at the bottom of the design area it was empty too. The image has grass, but I cut it all off. So I used one of the grass images and added it back in. I am so very pleased with this card. I hope you'll join in the fun and use my sketch to make your next masterpiece.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card using the sketch, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (June 20). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG111 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Need some inspiration to help you get started? Check out these great cards made by the following Trendsetters!
~ Jessie
~ Iwona
~ Jessica
~ Tobi
~ Christine
~ Holly
 
Theresa
 
Recipe:

Stamps: Blossom by BlossomPapers: Stampin' Up (Elegant Soiree, Whisper White Cardstock); Bazzill Basics (Avalanche & don't know the name of the blue)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; PrimsaColor Colored Pencils
Accessories: Ribbon (from scraps); The Paper Studio (blue gemstones); Martha Stewart (punch)

Cherry Blossoms ~ Neopolitan Style

It's a beautiful Sunday in Denver. I am so excited to post this card and then I am off to enjoy the outdoors (me outdoors - eek!!).

Part of my summer project is to work on my cards and scrapbook layouts. I really want to get better at what I love to do. Having the opportunity to be guest Trendie over at TSG has really boosted my confindence to participate in some of the challenges out in the blogging world. Becca over at Amazing Paper Grace asked what is your favorite color pallette. My favorite color pallette is none other than pink and brown. Low and behold Moxie Fab World is having a challenge this week with my favorite color pallette. I decided to join.

Here is there Trigger Tuesday inspiration. Don't you just love this photo. Who doesn't love neopolitan? It's the best of all three flavors. It's the best of my favorite color pallette. The photo inspired me to create this card. I am so pleased with the results. I purchased the stamp about two years ago and I have been so intimidated to color this image, but I took my time and I love how it came out. Isn't that ribbon just delicious. I want to hang it just to look at it.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy my project. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Theresa

Recipe:
Stamps: Cherry Blossoms (Flourishes)
Papers: Me & My Big Ideas (Baby Girl); Bazzill Basics Paper (Pinecone); Stampin' Up (Whisper White Cardstock)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; PrimsaColor Colored Pencils
Accessories: Wrights Ribbon (JoAnn Fabrics)

TSG } Stampbook Saturday

Hello Bloggers ~ Today begins my exciting week of hosting the There She Goes Clear Stamps blog and I can’t tell you enough how honored I am to have this fantastic opportunity. I have some wonderful designs to share with you, so be sure to check back all week.

With the latest release, Jessica introduced us to a new set titled Forever and it’s an amazing mini-set. Jessica posted this awesome card and I couldn’t take my eyes off of it. It’s this card that I took my inspiration and did my best to CASE.

Isn't her card just scrumptious?

Well I set my eyes on making a scrapbook page using this set and her design. Since I don't have a lot of photos I had to really put my thinking cap on. When I began making scrapbook pages several years ago I made this page that now I look and say, "Yikes, what was I thinking!" It was perfect. I took the photo out and began the process. I love how this came out.

The two little ones in the photo are my sister, Karin and I. This happens to be one of my favorite photos of the two of us (she’s the one squatting). Sorry it’s not in color, it was taken in the 60s afterall!! Karin tells me that when I was born she instantly fell in love with me and that I was her baby. I am completely in awe of how this scrapbook page came out that I plan on having it framed. Karin’s 50th birthday is this year and what a great present this will make!

Thank you Jessica for the beautiful inspiration and stamp sets too!!

Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day!

Theresa

Recipe:
Stamps: Forever
Papers: Me & My Big Ideas (Baby Girl); DCWV (Old World Stack); K & Company (Best of Brenda Walton); The Girls Paperie (Shabby Flower); Bazzil Basics Paper (chocolate).
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Prismacolor Colored Pencils, designer button (Close to My Heart), baker’s twine (My Mind’s Eye), Lettering font (Cricut-Plantin Schoolbook)
Sketch: Magic (Close to My Heart)

Golf

I am having so much fun being able to make cards and scrapbooks. The hardest part of this is that I tend to stay up entirely too late! Last night was one of those nights. I decided to blog hop and came across a challenge blog called Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge. They are currently looking for new Design Team Members and with all the fun I am having creating, I thought why not give it a try. I wish I had know about their blog along time ago. I like their challenges and would love to be a part of their team.

Their challenge this week is to make a card for a man or a boy. I thought about this all day. Although my biological father and I don't have much of a relationship I think I'll shock him and send him this card along with a gift card to play golf. I think I have plenty of time to mail it to him before father's day. He's a pretty funny guy I guess he'll be worth it!!

For my card I pulled out and dusted off some DP that I have hoarded. I love this side of the SU paper - it's masculine and the other side is very feminine. I also pulled out a stamp set that I got in a mystery box and haven't had reason to use it. I hope you like my creation and that it gets me the opportunity to be on another design team.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a fantastic day!

Theresa

Recipe:
Stamps: Tee Time (Close to My Heart)
Papers: Stampin' Up (Parisian Breeze Specialty); Bazzil Basics Paper (pinecone and avalanche)
Inks: Chocolate (Close to My Heart)
Accessories: Ribbon (Close to My Heart); EK Success (punch)

Tuesday Morning Sketches #97

Hello Bloggers -

Today is a great day at Tuesday Morning Sketches. Melissa has a wonderful sketch for you today. We have a familiar and wonderful sponsor - Whimsie Doodles. Melyssa provided us with some wonderful digis to play with. Special Offer: A special offer for Tuesday Morning Sketches Fans - use the discount code TuesMorn10 at the Whimsie Doodles online store and receive 10% off your next order! Code expires 30 days from today (6/7/11).

 I had a great time with this sketch. Now I had to change the orientation of my card because of the image - which I think is absolutely darling.

When I began my card I decided I would fashion it after my own bathroom. The tiles on my walls are yellow with a light blue trim. What I was trying to achieve with the carpet in the image are the carpets that are shag, two-toned in color, but what it ended up looking like is that she got water all over the floor. That's okay too!! What fun is it to take a bath and not splash water all over the place?

I hope you like my card. I appreciate your stopping by.

I wish you a most wonderful day!! I am off to spend the day with Holly aka Toy and I plan on having a marvelous day.

Theresa

TSG110: Milestones

This week at There She Goes the Monday Challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetter of the week- Angela! She has challenged us to make a card for a lifetime milestone like a special birthday, a wedding, graduation, birth, etc.

For my card, as many of you know, my milestone is beating cancer! Come October it will be 4 years. I was tickled when Jessica came up with this perfect "Winning The Race" set. It's a wonderful mini set with a lot of wonderful possibilites. I hope you'll join us at TSG and show us your milestone.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a milestone card/project, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (June 13th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG110 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Need some inspiration to help you get started? Check out these great cards made by the following Trendsetters!
 
~ Angela
~ Iwona
~ Christine
~ Jessica
 
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have an awesome day!!
 
Theresa

Tuesday Morning Sketches #96

It's another fabulous skecth as Tuesday Morning Sketches with a great sponsor - Inky Impressions. Be sure to check out their blog they have some fabulous stamps. I spent a great deal of time on their blog and I adore their line of girls.

I have to admit this sketch stumped me! When I saw it I immediately saw "church" but I am not a church person when it comes to my stamps. As I kept staring at the image I had all kinds of ideas, but when I would go to put it together I would end up trashing what I started up with.

The sketch is amazing! I think there are so many wonderful possibilites. I think I need to start thinking outside of the box versus taking things so literally. I'm glad that I have the next 10 weeks to work on that!

I used one of my new stamps sets from TSG titled Lighten Up. I love this set. It reminded me of my grandmother and the gold lamps that she used to have in her home. I selected my background paper because it reminded me of wallpaper in an old Victorian house. What's more perfect with this paper than lamps!!

I appreciate your stopping by. I can't wait to see what you create. I love to hear your thoughts...be sure to leave me a comment.

Have an awesome day!

Theresa