Heart 2 Heart Challenge #3

This week's challenge on H2H is a sketch. Perfect timing as I have a lot of cards to get made. Here is my take on the sketch....
















Stamp set used was Cupcake Sprinkles. Colors are Blush, Chocolate and Sweet Leaf.
B&T paper is from...(shhh, don't tell) the new Summer Idea Book's Creative Basics pack.
It's hard to tell from the picture but, there is a lot of glitz and dimension to this card. The circle is popped and the cupcake has liquid glass on the sprinkles. There is also prisma glitter around the scalloped circle and on the sentiment.

Heart 2 Heart Challenge #2

Wow...another Monday has already come and gone, so that means time for another challenge. This week it is a 1/2/3 challenge. Here are the requirements:

*Use 1 stamped image (not 1 set, but 1 image)
*Use 2 different patterned papers
*Use 3 embellishments - these can be 3 of the same thing or 3 different things



I made a card again this week, but decided to use some older products. I find making cards is a great way to use up scraps. My 1 stamped image is from "Nature's Vein" (retired). Patterned papers are B&T from "Abundance" (retired) and the other I made myself by dry embossing, sanding and chalking. Embellishments are waxy flax, eyelets and chalk.

New CTMH Challenge Blog

Do you love Close To My Heart products? Are you looking for inspiration or a new challenge? Yes? Then you need to visit Heart 2 Heart Challenges! This new site will be posting a new challenge featuring Close To My Heart products every Monday.

This week is the first challenge and they are offering a nice prize package to go to one lucky participant! The details on how to participate are posted on the site.

The challenge for this week is to use Chocolate, Sunflower and Sweet Leaf. I chose to make a card based on the "On the Ball" pattern from "Wishes". The stamp sets used were, "Butterfly Kiss", "Intrinsic Backgrounds" and "State of Mind".

April's Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome! I am so glad you are joining us for this month's blog hop. We are featuring "Flower Pot" a set of 16 stamps. Whether you have just started here, or have come from Terrie's blog, make sure to complete the circle so you don't miss anything. If you get lost along the way you can refer to the list in my previous post.

Now, make yourself comfortable and enjoy all the beautiful artwork you are about to see! When you are done here be sure to hop over to Jamia's blog to see what she has created for you.

This month I chose to make a journal. I started with a small spiral notebook (5.5" x 4.25"). The cover is Heavenly Blue CS which I stamped using "Intrinsic Backgrounds". The window and flower box were stamped twice; one of which I cut out and attached the vellum "window" to. That was popped up with foam squares. The inside cover was printed and then I stamped the flowers on it. The little tag, which is my bookmark, was stamped with Versamark and chalked. Click on the picture below for some additional views.

Here is a quick thank you card I also made using this stamp set.

New SOTM Blog Hop Starts Tonight

Happy Hump Day! If you are looking for some great inspiration to get your Mojo moving, then be sure to come back tonight. The Close to my Heart stamp of the month blog hop will begin at 9PM (EDT). I am sure you will be delighted with all the beautiful artwork you will see! You can begin here or start at Helen's blog. Either way be sure to complete the circle. Here is a list of all the participants in case you get lost or find a link that is not working.

Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Latisha Haag http://www.domestichomefrontcoordinator.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas http://www.scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Laurie Levnik http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/
Kim O'Rear http://www.kimorear.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Mary Eisen http://www.mestamp2.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier http://www.mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/
Tanya David http://www.scramperscorner.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Pamela O'Connor http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Androlewicz http://www.bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Sarita Schraeder http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Michelle Nist http://www.michellenist.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://www.paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Carol Horton http://www.carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Wanda Riley http://www.creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks http://www.stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Lori Leng http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://www.sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Angela Tutton http://www.tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Kristie Herdener http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Shannon Buck http://www.stampinbuds.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Debra Van Patten http://www.memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://www.inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://www.mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Shirley Ross http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/
Carol Loftus http://www.carolloftus.blogspot.com/
Sylvia Jacquot http://www.stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/
Jessica Booth http://www.jessicabooth.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumann http://www.bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Jenifer Benner http://www.jensmessystudio.com/
Karen Norman http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://www.my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger http://www.makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill http://www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Nancy Brown http://www.creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Barbra Otten http://www.barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Melissa Burch http://www.melissaburch.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Traci Godbee http://www.createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newton http://www.scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery http://www.thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Alison Mullen http://www.stickygirlstamps.com/
Brenda Harmless http://www.keepsakeswithheart.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Smith http://www.verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Lori Brown http://www.savingmine.blogspot.com/
Deb Young http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson http://www.scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Annette Green http://www.annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/
Danielle Chapman http://www.cupcake-stamper.blogspot.com/
Michelle Loncar http://www.michelleloncar.blogspot.com/
Krista Ritskes http://www.kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/
Jenna Chere http://www.jennachere.blogspot.com/

Unscripted Sketches #48

Spring fever has set in and thus the lack of posts lately. The weather has been just gorgeous and it has been so nice to open the house up and let the fresh air in! I have lots of spring cleaning to get done both inside and out, but hope to squeeze in some creative time.



Tonight, I did a layout based on this week's Unscripted Sketches #48. I used CTMH's "Tinkerin" paper pack and stickease. The handsome young man is my grandson, Matthew.

Unscripted Sketches #45

Today's card was made using CTMH's stamp set "Treasure Life". It is based on Unscripted Sketches #45. I used textured cardstock for my base. On the right side I did the leaves with Versamark and chalk. Then I overstamped the sentiment with Olive ink. The left side was stamped using Olive, Sorbet and Cre'me Brulee ink and then I painted over it with pearl paint to give it a watercolor effect. I added the ribbon and chipboard buckle and popped it with foam squares. All supplies available from CTMH.

Thanks for looking. Hope you have a great weekend!