Freshly Made Sketches 282

 I am back with a card for Freshly Made Sketches #282.  For my card I used a cute die cut set from My Favorite Things. It was fun to do a square card for a change!

Here is the sketch:

My card:

The word stamps is from Viva Las Vegas Stamps.

Thanks for dropping by! See you next time!

-Barb

Sugar Pea Designs Mix it up Challenge #30

Hello out there! Today I am playing along with Sugar Pea Designs Mix it up Challenge #30. I used the sketch to play along.

I really love this set from Sugar Pea Designs called Caring Critters. 

I colored the image using colored pencils blended with Gamsol mineral spirits.

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day!

-Barb

Tag You're It Challenge #68

Hello out there. Just popping in for a quick entry for Tag You're it's Challenge #68. I just couldn't let this one slip by! The inspiration tag is just so cute!

I was so excited when saw this tag! I had the perfect embossing folder to use for it! My SU brick wall folder! Plus of course I love the dog on the tag!

Here is my tag:

I used several colors of Distress inks to color the brick. I used a white pencil to color in the mortar. Puppy was colored using colored pencils. Stamp set and flag die is from My Favorite Things, Tag die from Simon Says Stamp.

Thanks for visiting today! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

-Barb

Freshly Made Sketches 279

Back once again. This card is for Freshly Made Sketches 279.  I am on a summer theme kick this weekend I guess! My card today uses a flip flop die set from Paper Smooches! So cute!!

Papers are from Doodlebug Design. I used Distress inks around the edges. Banner dies are from Sizzix.

Love this sketch! Layers and banners - my favorite things!

See you next time!

-Barb

Cas(E) This Sketch #213/ Addicted to CAS

Hello I am back again! Sunday stamping! I am entering this card in two different challenges:Cas(E) this Sketch #213 and Addicted to CAS : code word Seaside.

I am very happy with how my card turned out! A fun summery card for this almost spring day!

I used a set from Paper Smooches. Dies are from Sixxiz and Lawn Fawn.

I used distress inks to create the waves, sun and post.

Here is the sketch and code word!

 

Thanks for stopping! 

-Barb

Tag You're it challenge 67

Hello and happy Sunday! I am featuring a tag I made for the Tag You're it Challenge #67.

Here is the inspiration tag:

This lovely tag inspired me to use a flourish on my tag. 

I was trying to replicate her color scheme. I used paper from Stampin Up from pack of paper I had. I am really happy with the colors, even if they aren't an exact match to the inspiration tag.

The tag die is from Simon Says Stamp, flourish and Butterfly dies are from Memory Box. Little word stamp is Hero Arts.

Thanks for visiting today.

-Barb

Cas(e) This Sketch 212

Hello - I am back again this time with a card for Cas(e) This Sketch 212.

Here is the sketch I followed:

I thought it was rather fun to have pretty paper be the focus of the card rather than a stamped image.

Designer paper is from Doodlebug Designs.

Hello die is from Simon Says Stamp. Sequins are from Pretty Pink Posh.

Thinking spring on this chilly day in Minnesota.

Thanks for stopping!

-Barb

Freshly Made Sketches #278

Hello! Today's card is for Freshly Made Sketches 278.

My card uses a stamp set from My Favorite Things.

I used die cuts from Memory Box and Lawn Fawn. Background paper is from Doodlebug Designs.
 I colored the image with colored pencils blended with Gamsol. I have been seeing a lot of posts with paper piecing. This stamp set is just perfect for that!

Thanks for visiting!  -Barb

Freshly Made Sketches 276

Welcome! Today's card if for Freshly Made Sketches 276. I really liked this sketch! I think this is a favorite of mine so far!

I rarely use pattern paper as a card base. I did this time and I really like the result!

I used the opposite side of the pattern paper to frame the white panel. I then used Distress inks direct to paper to create the background. I used the pattern paper to make the daisies.

Stamp is an oldie but goodie from Stampendous.

Thanks for stopping by! See you next time!

-Barb

Cas(E) this Sketch 210

Hello and welcome! Today I am playing along with Case this Sketch #210.

I was trying to come up with something different this time. I flipped the sketch on it's side just be different. I used a valentine stamp set from SU that I had sitting on my desk. I love their pretty papers and matching inks!

Die cuts are from Lil Inker Designs and Sizzix. Stamps and paper from SU!

Thanks for visiting today!

-Barb

Addicted to CAS - code word WOOD

Hello - I am back again with my card for the Addicted to CAS - Code word Wood.

For my card I used an embossing folder from Stampin Up and a stamp from Unity Stamps.

I colored the image with colored pencils and then distressed using Distress inks.

Die cuts are from Lawn Fawn and Lil Inker Designs.

Thanks for stopping by today

-Barb

Freshly Made Sketches 275

Hello again! I am participating in Freshly Made Sketches 276. I really like the sketch this week! Lots of potential with this one.

Here is my card:

I used a Whipper Snapper stamp for my card. I colored with colored pencils. Word stamp is from Unity Stamps.

Circle die cuts are from Sizzix and the flag dies are from My Favorite Things.

Thanks for visiting today! Stop by again!

-Barb

Fusion Card Challenge - Pretty In Pink

Back again! I am entering my card in the Fusion Card Challenge - Pretty in Pink!
Right up my alley as I LOVE pink! Here is the sketch I used:

I used the sketch and also the coffee cups from the picture.

I used my favorite Lil Inker Designs coffee cup die cut and stamp set.

The paper is from Doodlebug Designs. I colored the coffee cup lids to match the paper.

Thanks for visiting today! 

-Barb

Cas(e) This Sketch 209

Hello - Happy President's Day! Enjoying a holiday from work today! I am participating in Cas(e) this sketch 209.  Here is the sketch:

For my card I used a darling stamp from Whipper Snapper. Love that little fox - he is just so cute!

To make the background, I masked the fox and applied Distress ink direct to paper. I was going for an Ombre look to match the sketch.

Word die is from Simon Says Stamp.

Thank for visiting today!

- Barb

Addicted To CAS #104

Thanks for stopping by today - I am entering this card in the Addicted to CAS Challenge 104 - code word Pets.

Of course I had to play along - I am a huge pet lover! I dug out an antique Penny Black stamp - an oldie but goodie!

I colored the image with colored pencils. The word stamp is from Stamps by Judith - another oldie but goodie! Die cuts are from Lawn Fawn and Sizzix.

I love the dog's expression. LOL

-Barb

Tag You're It Challenge 65

Back again! I am participating in the Tag You're it Challenge 65.  Such a sweet tag to use as inspiration!

I had quite a few things I used as inspiration for my tag!

I love the color scheme she used! There is just something about black and white with a splash of red! I also used a Unity stamp!

 

I colored the image with colored pencils. 

I'm happy you stopped by today. I hope you will leave a comment!

-Barb

Cas(e) This Sketch 208

Hello - I am back again with a card for Cas(e) This Sketch 208.

For my card I used a stamp set from Sugar Pea Designs.

I did the background using Distress Ink in Weathered Wood. Stamps and Dies are from Sugar Pea Designs, and Lawn Fawn.

Paper is from Doodlebug Designs.

Thanks a lot for visiting today!

-Barb