Card Patterns Sketch #4 and Pink Elephant #4

This weeks Card Patterns Sketch #4 and Pink Elephant challenge #4 got me thinking. "How about you create a card that your nephew, who is 18, would maybe buy Erika". So I decided to get my "that rocks" mojo going. Here is the sketch First I decided on a pretty trendy color palette. For the card I used Real Red and Black Linen CS. The paper is from the Rockabilly designer paper series. After seriously distressing the edges of the red, I then added the black linen on top. For the side it was the red skulls and polka dots. A girl has gotta stay girlie ya know.
Now back to the black Linen. I used a flourish stamp from the Autumn leaves Flourishes II set. Stamped it with a opalite ink, then drew over the ink with a black marker (the type that looks like an embossing job has been done). Now those flourishes weren't showing up as much as I wanted them to, so i took my snow cap white ink and sponged it over the black. Taking a baby wipe to get rid of the white that was on top of the flourishes. Well well those flourishes went KAPOW!! Perfect. So all I have left is the ovals.
For the ovals on the opposite side, I used 3 different spellbinders ovals, of the 3, I turned one on it's side. Then I have this great ribbon in, you guessed it, polka dots, that had to find a home on this card. Made some slits on the ovals and tied a knot with the ribbon. As well as put a piece across the card. The little Hello tag and the heart tag were from a little pack of acetate die cuts from valentine. I used a white souffle pen to give that Hello a little more light. I think this card is definitely ROCKIN!
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CPS challenge 105 and Color Create 5 challenge

This weeks CPS challenge was one that I absolutely loved. I paired it up with the color challenge #5 over at Color Create which was blue and brown. This color combo is one that I'm absolutely smitten with. It is so soft and fresh. So without further adieu, here is the CPS challenge I really wanted to do the postage edge, but since I didn't have a punch for that, I went with an edge that was comparable, on my Purple Cows trimmer. Have i ever told any of you how much I love my purple moo cow? Anyways. The papers that I used for the card are from the Bella Blue patterned paper from SU. For the CS I used Chocolate Chip and Bashful Blue. They truly are a great match.
As for the stamps, I used a few from the Little Yellow bicycle set "Elegant". These are a part of my blog candy. so if you haven't entered, please go leave a comment to win these and a few other items. I used two different techniques for the butterflies. The blue one was stamped then clear embossed. on the bottom side I used versamark and then added blue glitter. Sealing it with glossy Accents. Using this really gave me the ability to mold the butterfly. For the other one, I also stamped the image, then used clear embossing power (both were stamped on acetate). Then on the back side I used Alcohol inks in Denim and Ginger with some Copper Krylon marker. Hope you guys don't get sick of butterflies. I'm really taken with them and they bring something to the table inspiration wise. Lastly I used a really cool button which is the shape of a branch. I painted it with December Sky Shimmerz and cinnamon stickles.
I hope you enjoyed the card for these two challenges. It was a lot of fun to make and a whole bunch of smiles to share. Thanks for stopping by and
Happy Crafting!!!

Mojo Monday Challenge

Another crack at the Mojo Monday Challenge and this one was tonnes of fun. For the above sketch I decided to use some yummy Cosmo Cricket halloween paper that I have been waiting to use. For the cardstock I used Bashful Blue and Orchid Opulence. I quite like how they came together with the orange of the designer paper. The stamp set that I used is a Little Yellow Bicycle set "delightful". I just got these in the mail a few days ago and I can just tell that they are going to become a favorite. For the Crow, I stamped with versamark onyx black then used clear embossing powder. That allowed me to color in the rest of the crow with twinkly markers in purple. The Beautiful stamp was stamped on acetate because I wanted to see the rest of the card. First time stamping on that stuff and man it was tricky!!
To finish off the card I used the onyx black on the edges of the card, tied some black organza ribbon into a bow, added an orange brad and a few black jewels. The Brad was actually taken apart, so I would have the flat surface to adhere to the bow.
What do ya think? Also make sure you scroll down and enter my blog candy give away. The Little Yellow Bicycle stamp set that I used is in the candy (but a new unopened one) Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting

365 cards sunday sketch challenge

Wow it has been 3 days since I've posted. Eek!!! Unfortunately our little boy was rather fluish. Gotta love clean up duty, when you are a mother. But I wouldn't trade it in. Here is the card for 365 Cards Sunday Sketch challenge. When I saw this sketch one thing and one thing only came to mind. So I went with it. Now I'm showing you that I can be versatile. HONEST!!! Here is the sketch
When I took one first glance at this sketch, all I could see was a piggy snout, so I went with it. I used Glorious Green and Pretty in Pink for the cardstock, as well as kraft that I inked the edges with a few colorbox inks (peppermint and pink). I offset the kraft pieces to give a bit of visual appeal. Then I found a cute little gold rimmed pink button for the nose, cut a couple of Prima flowers for the ears, and drew in the eyes and mouth with black LePlume marker. Adding just a touch of white souffle marker to each. I finished off the project with a pink ribbon and a light green fibre strand. Using my Just right stamp for the very first time to make the sentiment and VOILA! Happy as a pig...


Hope you like the card. I will post the next one in a few.
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