CAS-tastic Sunday

Happy Halloween, peeps! It's been an exceptionally busy weekend, so please forgive me for not being overly chatty tonight... Let me just tell you that I had a wonderful time at the workshop yesterday! It hasn't been all smooth and easy, but I should call it my personal success none the less :)
I'm having another workshop coming in two weeks, and I'm already looking forward to it!

After I finally found some time for myself this afternoon, I knew that no matter what, I've got to try and compensate the lack of time this week and create some cards for the challenges. There are quite a few challenges that I tried to squeeze into my creations, for what I too apologize - I find it hard to let any of them go :)
Here's the first one - I finally inked up one of my new Kraftin' Kimmies. They're so stinkin' cute! Only my colouring is not quite up my standards, unfortunately... Copics don't like the paper that I stamped on. I decided that it will have to do - I'm being lazy ;)

Supplies: cardstock: Stampin' Up! (So Saffron); paper: October Afternoon; stamp: Kraftin' Kimmie, Studio G; ink: Versafine (Onyx Black); Copic markers; paper piercer; grosgrain ribbon

I combined Card Patterns sketch 88, Inkspirations Colour Challenge #46, CAS90 - Gingham and Checks, ssnotime163 - T'is the Season for Clean and Simple, and F4A36 - Rummage and Scavenging Practice on this card. I don't remember combining so many of them on one card for a very long time...

Next card, almost one-layer... it's even more rare to see me creating a card like this, but I really like it :)

Supplies: cardstock: Canson; stamps: Papertrey Ink (Butterfly Dreams); ink: Kaleidacolor (Cappuccino); orange marker

Here the sketch belongs to FTL114, the colours to Stacey's Curtain Call 54 (I swear there ARE three different inks used on the card, and the difference can be seen IRL, it's the camera that decided to play on my nerves!). I also decided to enter this card into JAI41 - Just Add Birthdays, and Scrapbook Boutique's new challenge, which is to use at least 2 butterflies.

Lastly, here's this number:

Supplies: cardstock: American Crafts; stamps: Flourishes; ink: Versafine (Onyx Black); Copic markers; paper piercer; half pearls

This one is made for FS195. Cheryl is a Featured Artist, and I CASE'd this card of her. My card also qualifies for FTTC90 - anything goes but buttons and bows. It's not as hard as it seems, lol.

Whew! I hope I didn't bore you out completely, huh? :) Thank you for spending your precious time with me! I'll have to call it a day tonight, but you can expect me back some time tomorrow. Inky hugs,

Sweet Stop in damask

Hi there! Are you ready for another Sweet Stop sketch? This week we're encouraging you to get square! :) Pull out those inchie stamps, or get creative and embellish them to you heart's content. We can't wait to see what you create!

Supplies: cardstock: Stampin' Up! (Purely Pomegranate), american Crafts; paper: DCWV; stamp:TPC Studio; ink: Versafine (Onyx Black); chipboard: Fynmark; wrinkled ribbon available here; vintage button

I took the colours from another fab Play Date Cafe challenge (PDCC53), and I'm also entering the card into Diggin' on Damask challenge in the Moxie Fab World. I'm diggin' on damask alright! :)

Thanks for stopping by! Have a lovely weekend :)

Button wreath

Hello, hello! It's Saturday morning here, and I'm getting ready for my workshop! I was planning to give you some more stuff yesterday, but run out of time. I did make one card, though, that I decided that I quickly share with you. It's a 'lazy' card, but it's still charming, IMHO :)

Supplies: cardstock: American Crafts, Canson; paper: October Afternoon; stamps: Papertrey Ink (Turning A New Leaf, Mega Mixed Messages); ink: ColorBox (Deep Green); satin ribbon: Sullivans; buttons; cotton twine

It's made for the beautiful colours of cQc#56, and CCEE1043, which is to make a CAS card.

Thanks for looking! xxx

ABS sketch

Happy TGIF, friends! Who's ready for weekend? I'm not, just yet, with so much that I've got to prepare for Saturday :) I've got Zuzia's little girlfriend's birthday party in the morning, then my first card-making workshop (keep your fingers crossed for Chupa!!), and a dinner with Sue and her wonderul family later. Sounds like a day full to the brim, huh? :)

Before all this happens, though, I'd ilke to share with you the details of the brand new Annabelle Stamps challenge, and my sample of course! It's the end of the month, so we've got a sketch challenge (ABSC031). The dessert option is to use bling! Mmmm....

I used one of my absolute favourite Annabelle Stamps sets on my card - Ballerina Rose. The rose is coloured with Twinkling H2O's, but it would be too hard to get a good photo of it...

Supplies: cardstock: Stampin' Up! (River Rock); paper: Jillibean Soup; stamps: Annabelle Stamps (Ballerina Rose); ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Pumice Stone, Frayed Burlap); Twinkling H2O's; paper piercer; string; pearls: Kaisercraft

The inspiration for the colours came from this Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger "Sweater Weather" (oh how 'moxie fab' it is indeed!!):

I hope that you'll take some time this week to participate in this ABS challenge. By doing so, you're in the running for a juicy $20 gift certificate to the store! Just make a project with the given sketch and some bling, and hop over to the ABS blog to link it up. You've got a FULL MONTH to play, so you can combine this sketch with any of the other challenges that come up during November!
Thank you for looking, I hope to pop in again later today. Have a lovely day!

More stuff!

Please click HERE for the TSG Snowy Days Blog Hop, or HERE for my CASE Study card. Thank you!

Hello lovelies, what a busy day for Chupa, huh? :) I'm far behind with 'my' challenges this week (funny, 'cuz I seem to work twice as much, lol), and I knew that I have to play with some of them, before I move on to another project.
I REALLY like both cards, and I hope you'll like them too!

Supplies: cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Enchanted Evening); paper: Kaisercraft, Three Bugs In A Rug; stamps: There She Goes (Dance); ink: ColorBox (Blue Iris), Versa Magic (Spanish Olive); watercolour pencils: Belgrave; blender pen; grosgrain ribbon: Sullivans; brads; paper piercer

My first card is for Mercy's sketch (MTSC97), with the colours of CD82 - Night of Delightful Olives (what a fine title!)

And another one...

Supplies: cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Aqua Mist), recycled kraft; paper: October Afternoon, American Crafts (label); stamps: Papertrey Ink (Butterfly Dreams); ink: Versa Magic (Orchid), Versafine (Onyx Black); satin ribbon; string; button

This one follows Waltzingmouse sketch #20 (WMSC20), and the colours of CC294: Breezy Blushing Cake. I love these colours together! They remind me so much of Cindy...

Thank you for checking my li'l blog again! You must have a lot of patience with me bugging you constantly... haha!
I'll see you around! xxx

CASE Study Challenge #12

If you're looking for the TSG Snowy Days Blog Hop Challenge, please click HERE or scroll down. Thank you!

Happy Thursday, crafty peeps! I hope you're ready for another CASE Study Challenge (CSC12), because we've got a truly fabulous card from Barbara Anders to get you inspired! Take a look:

I remember CASEing it once or twice before (quite literally), so this time I decided on a different layout. I chose to have a dry embossed background, although instead of sponging the raised pattern, I used a Faux Letterpress technique. I've also got some gingham ribbon (do you recognize this one, Sue? lol)

Supplies: cardstock: Canson; stamps: TPC Studio; ink: ColorBox (Brick, Ice Jade); QuicKutz embossing folder (Polka dots); glitter : Reeves; gingham wired ribbon; gingham ruffled ribbon; white gel pen; string; buttons

The sketch is Laura's, and the colours come from CTD116:

If you're craving more inspiration, check out the creations prepared by the magnificent CASE Study Design Team!

Amy Wanford
Andrea Ewen
Carole Kisch
Cindy Lee
Lenet Mos
Sue Kohler
Teneale Williams
Barbara Anders (October Muse)

I hope that you'll play along too! Hop over to the CASE Study blog, to link up your inspired card :)
Thanks so much for visiting, have a great day! Hugs,

TSG Snowy Days Blog Hop Challenge

Hello and welcome to the final There She Goes Blog Hop for November!
Have you come here from Corinna's blog? If so - great, but otherwise you can start from the beginning on the TSG blog.

I guaranteee that you'll fall in love instantly with this stamp set!

Torico has been winning our hearts with her cute animals and this month she has done it again! Our favorite pooch from Puppy Love is all bundled up and ready for winter!! From Skiing and snowboarding to hanging out with a snowman pal, this adorable puppy will warm your heart just in time for the holidays.

Snowy Days is a 4x6 stamp set that includes a total of 17 of stamps and will sell for $15.

Here's my sample... I love LOVE this cute little guy, don't you?!?

Supplies: cardstock: Canson; paper: My Mind's Eye; stamps: There She Goes (Snowy Days); ink: Versa Color (Sand Beige); Copic markers; edge distresser; chipboard snowflakes: Maya Road; glitter: Reeves; eyelets; twine; pinking scissors

My layout is based on SC304, and I'm entering the card into WMC28 - Cute Holiday :)

Would you like a chance to win the Snowy Days stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Snowy Days Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Snowy Days stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Oct. 30th) during the Release Party Chat.

Next place for you to visit is Jessica's blog. Happy hopping!!

TSG Gobble, In Stitches Blog Hop Challenge

Hello and welcome another There She Goes Blog Hop for November!
Have you come here from Corinna's blog? If so - great, but otherwise you can start from the beginning on the TSG blog.

Today the Trendsetters are showing you two new, cute & whimsical stamp sets!

Just in the time for Thanksgiving! Torico has illustrated this fun and adorable Turkey that has a lot to say ;) Not only can he hold a sign designed to say 7 different sayings but he also has his glass and fork ready just in time for the big dinner.

Gobble is a 3x4 stamp set that includes a total of 13 of stamps and will sell for $7.

One of the biggest trends in stamping right now is using a sewing machine to stitch directly onto your hand stamped cards. While this technique gives a very detailed look, it can be a little frustrating trying to master! No worries, TSG is here with a quick and easy way to get that stitched look you love! This mini set not only has some beautiful silhouette border images but it also includes two styles of stitching that will give you that stitched look you are after.

In Stitches is a 2x6 stamp set that includes a total of 7 of stamps and will sell for $7.

Unfortunately, I'm not having the sample for the "In Stitches" set for you today (my happy mail hasn't arrived yet, and it's not a good set to be previewed in the digital form...), but here's the adorable turkey for ya'!

Supplies: cardstock: American Crafts; paper: Cosmo Cricket; stamps: There She Goes (Gobble); ink: Versa Color (Celadon); Copic markers; sewing machine; border punch: Fiskars; string; buttons

My layout is based on SSSC90, again - quite freely... I don't know why somehow I can't seem to stick to the sketches properly lately...

Would you like a chance to win the Gobble! / In Stitches stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Gobble! / In Stitches Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Gobble! / In Stitches stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Oct. 30th) during the Release Party Chat.

Next place for you to visit is Jessica's blog. Happy hopping!!

Three cards...

If you're looking for the TSG Blog Hop Challenge, please click HERE or scroll down. Thank you!

Good evening, friends - I thought that I'd share some of my recent creations... (yes, I had a very crafty day *wink*)

Firstly let me show you my TWO different takes on the wonderful PDCC52 challenge. I love these colours together, and they look good on both feminine and funky-colourful cards. I decided to try both :)

Supplies: paper: Bo Bunny; journalling die-cut: My Mind's Eye; butterfly: Jenni Bowlin; letter stickers: Fynmark; pearls: Scrapbooking Bitz; sewing machine; buttons; trim; paper flowers; string available here

This version follows the Card Patterns sketch 87:

...and here's my 'funky' card:

Supplies: paper: DCWV; stamps: Craft Affair, Hero Arts ; ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap), Versa Color (Rose Red); paper piercer; border punch: Fiskars; button; string; ribbon available here

This one follows VLVOct2010 Week 4 sketch:

I've also got a card for CPS190:

Supplies: paper: Crate Paper; stamps: Stampin' Up! (Good Neighbors) ; ink: StazOn (Timber Brown); watercolour pencils: Belgrave; blender pen; glitter: Reeves; buttons; twine; sewing machine; letter stickers: American Crafts; words (Artistic Expressions): Collections

I hope you like them! I'll see you around, thanks for looking! xxx

TSG Bountiful Blessings Blog Hop Challenge

Hello and welcome to the first There She Goes Blog Hop for November! I'm super excited about this release, I'm sure you'll love the new stamps as much as I do!
Have you come here from Corinna's blog? If so - great, but otherwise you can start from the beginning on the TSG blog.

Today the Trendsetters are showing you the beautiful "Bountiful Blessings" stamp set, illustrated by Torico.
With the holidays just around the corner, it is only natural to really think about all of the amazing blessings in your life. This beautifully illustrated set is perfect for creating cards to give to those in your life that bring you joy.

Bountiful Blessings is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 18 of stamps and will sell for $18.

Would you like a chance to win the Bountiful Blessings stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Bountiful Blessings Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Bountiful Blessings stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Oct. 30th) during the Release Party Chat.

Here's my first card, featuring the amazing Autumnal wreath... I LOVE this image!

Supplies: cardstock: American Crafts, Stampin' Up!; paper: Basic Grey; stamps: There She Goes (Bountiful Blessings); ink: Versa Color (Umber); watercolour pencils: Belgrave; blender pen; edge distresser; sewing machine; wrinkled & organza ribbon available here; border punch: Fiskars; trim; scallop scissors; brads: Kaisercraft

My layout is based freely on this week's SFYTT, and the colours on the OCC challenge:

Next card is pretty simple, but I added some distressing for a more interesting look. Aren't these leaves just PERFECT??

Supplies: cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Rustic White); paper: Basic Grey; stamps: There She Goes (Bountiful Blessings); ink: Versa Color (Umber); watercolour pencils: Belgrave; blender pen; edge distresser; sewing machine; May Arts lace available here; Cuttlebug embossing folder: Distressed Stripes)

This card I based on the FTL113 sketch:

Next place for you to visit is Jessica's blog! Make sure you leave comments on each of the Trendsetter's blogs, to be eligible for the prize. Happy hopping!!