Tuesday Morning Sketches #155

It's a wonderful day here in Denver...and I'm in a class all day learning to add and subtract! Actually learning to get kids to think about how they add and subtract. Fun fun!!

It's time for a new sketch and sponsor at Tuesday Morning Sketches. Our sponsor this week is none other than the Cupcake Craftroom - one of the DT's that I have the privilege to be on. The Cupcake Craftroom offers some fabulous digital papers. Be sure to check out Mandy's store. The sketch is totally awesome and can be interpreted in many ways.

For my card I used Cupcake Craftroom digital paper Spring Bouquet and Primrose Path. The image is from Flourishes and called Make a Wish. Isn't that rose just dreamy? Believe it or not the bow is not peach, but a really beautiful light pink. Somehow with the photography - it looks peach!! 

Here is the sketch. I do hope that you'll take the time to visit the DTs blogs and see their fabulous creations. I can't wait to see what you do with this sketch. 

Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day!! 

TSG ~ Christmas in July

Hello All -

Okay I had to redo my post! I put the wrong date on the schedule. I was reading Facebook and read that my friend Craft Math Chick (Meredith) made a project late last night and realized she put one of her states backwards and had to redo the whole project. Well...as I was editing my card I was looking at it it looked funny...the nestie cut out is backwards! There is no fixing this...I have a brad going through it, and dimensionals on the back - it would make a serious mess!! It was hot, I was watching a Lifetime movie and crying - you know how they are - and I just missed it! But I love my card anyway.

With all that said...This week, our challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetters! That's right stampers, and TSG Fans, it's Christmas in July!! Use any Christmas themed stamps or papers on your card or project! Let's all get a jump start on our holiday projects!! 

For my card today I used Penguin Pals. I hadn't inked up this set yet and although I am not a big person on this tradition I have to say I really enjoyed coloring up this darling little penguin. I have a couple of other projects to share with this same set later this week. I used Sketchbook Saturday for my layout. I did put a sentiment on the card...it's on the side along with a stamped and colored candy cane. I ran out of battery on the camera!! 

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a card or project with the Christmas in July theme, 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 (July 23). 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 lookout 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 TSG165 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

~ Kim O

~ Sandra

~ Jessie

~ Torico

~ Debby

Oh Crop!

Hello Folks, quick post today...

I colored up this cute little guy a few weeks ago and I'm just now getting him onto a card. This cutie comes from a set released a couple of months ago from There She Goes. It's called Oh Crop and it's totally too fun. It also has a companion set that was released last month called Poultry In Motion - you have to check them out.

Now as you look at my card, you need to know that the sentiment that I used is not part of the set. I just couldn't resist it! I typed it up and printed it out. I did get Jessica's blessings. I think my home is a bit too hot because the Liquid Glass wouldn't play nice on his glasses.

I appreciate your stopping by. Have an awesome day! 

Tuesday Morning Sketches #154

Hello Crafters -

It's been a fabulous week here in Denver. I have enjoyed the couple of days of rain and the cool weather. Too bad it's not going to last too long. I'll be in a class for the next three days, so at least I get to sit in a/c all day!! A luxury I don't have at home.

This week at Tuesday Morning Sketches we have a great sketch and it's judged challenge week which means there is a twist with the card. All you need do is use the sketch and include things with wings - the image, an embellishment, you name it! We also have the sweetest lady in the world sponsoring us this week, Korin from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.

For my card I selected the Praise the Lord Clear Stamp Set. I happened to really love the bird and had to jump at the chance to color this gorgeous bird. The paper comes from My Mind's Eye I used two different 6x6 pads - Portobello Road and Market Street aren't they just perfect. Many of my crafting friends ask, "How can you color the images before you select the paper?" I love to color and then I always seem to find the right paper afterwards. I think that's the fun part of crafting!! 

Here is our sketch. As you can see I flipped the sketch. I hope you join us this week. Do stop by the rest of the DT and leave some love. They have produced some fabulous cards to inspire you. 

Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day! 

Happy Fourth of July

Evening Folks -

Well the best laid plans don't always go the way you plan. I had hoped to have this card posted by this morning, but I was struggling with the papers and finding what I wanted. So I am getting in my Fourth of July card in just under the wire (midnight eastern time)!!

I was stalking Shelby's blog and too a liking to a Mayzy Arts digi so I decided to click on her link and found a couple of images that I really liked. My favorite stamp companies don't really carry anything to celebrate the fourth. I wanted to this...I hope you like what I've come up with.

I totally loved coloring this little beauty. I went through all the digital paper that I had from Cupcake Craftroom and I found the red striped paper in one pack and the stars in another. I was tickled!! I also used the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #162 for the basis of my card. I would also like to enter my card for the following challenges: 

*  Paper Playtime: Die cut + Red, white and blue

I hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July. Thanks to all the men and women in our Armed Services who continue to fight for our freedom. 

Have an awesome evening. 

Recipe: 
Digital Stamps: Mayzy Arts (Firecracker) 
Papers: Bazzill Basics (avalanche and typhoon); Cupcake Craftroom (Live Life in Love and Traditions)
Ink: Copics
Accessories: Ribbon (stash); Cricut (Art Philosophy); Spellibinders (Nestabilities) 

Tuesday Morning Sketches #153

Hello Crafters -

It's another wonderful Tuesday Morning Sketches day. We have a great sketch and a wonderful sponsor - Meljen's Designs. I am also excited to announce our Design Team for our Summer/Winter term.  We're welcoming back Angela, Dawn and Cheryl (although on summer leave) and our new DT Members are Laura Nehring, Bonnie aka Grandma Bonnie, Jessi Fogan and Debbie Foster.  Welcome ladies we are excited to see all your gorgeous work!!

I really don't get a lot of credit for my card today. When Bonnie aka Grandma Bonnie was offered the DT job I learned that she was coming to Colorado. Well we managed to hook up for two days of fun crafting. I was whining about having to make a circle card - they are totally too hard for me. Well being the wonderful grandma she is, she put together the base of my card. All I did was color the fun image. Thanks to Bonnie!! 

I hope you'll take the time to drop by our new team members and give them a TMS Welcome. Here are the DT's Blogs. 

• Angela 
• Grandma Bonnie
• Dawn
• Debbie 
• Jessi
• Laura
• Melissa 

Cupcake Craftroom July Challenge ~ Layers

I can't believe that it's already July! We're half way through the year. Amazing how time flies. Speaking of July it's time for a challenge from the Cupcake Craftroom. This month Mandy made some gorgeous papers called Flourish. They are gorgeous!!

The challenge this month is Layers - lots of layers in your cards. Layers can be matting and layering, piling it on, adding elements and image toppers, building up different papers, layers of a border, decoupage, the list is endless.

I love this image. I have had this for a while, but was a bit intimidated to color her up. I think she's gorgeous. Paired with this paper (which looks purple, but it's really a gorgeous blue) look fantastic together. When Mandy sent up the paper - I knew which image I needed to use. I need to use this paper again, just to highlight sentiments. 

I hope you'll come along and play with us. The challenge is open for a month - all you need are layers. Be sure to click on the Flourish link above to take a look at the papers. 

Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day!!