Blessed are Those Who Mourn!

Hello!  I am back today with a sympathy card I mailed earlier in the week.  For those who knew me when I had my store, Ruth, who worked for me, lost her mom Dollie last weekend.  You might also remember Dollie, as she participated in our card swaps at the store.  If you would like to send Ruth a card, and need an address, just let me know.  For my card, I wanted to use one of the stamps from a set I got a few months back at the scrapbook convention.  The set was kinda expensive and I have kinda regretted buying it, as it is mostly for sympathy cards, and I have a lot of other sympathy stamps.  I found out that the actual stamps are slightly larger than printed on the outer label.  I was worried that it would not fit on my card.  It is big but I think it is o.k.  I will let you be the judge.  Here is my card ... enjoy!

See what I mean about the size?  But, you can also see why I did buy the set, with such a wonderful sentiment in it!  I think it came out very pretty.  Oh, one more thing, I knew I wanted a dark color of cardstock and I was thinking black, but it seemed too strong, so I went with the color that was in the DP, the gray.  Not a color I normally use, but I like it for this one.  What do you think?

Recipe:

Paper - My Minds Eye Indie Chic "Ginger" 6 x 6, Cardstock Natural White, Gray
Stamps - Sparkle & Sprinkle (red rubber on cling)
Ink - Memento Black, Copic for cross
Tools - EK Success Scalloped border punch, Spellbinders Circle, Lacey Circle
Other - Ribbon by Midori, Pearls from Stamping Bella

See you tomorrow for the sketch share.  Also, I spent some time going thru all the sketches we have done on the Saturday shares, and I have come up with my favorite "go-to's"!  I will give you that list in tomorrow's post! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Wishing You Much Happiness!

Hello!  Sorry you haven't seen me this week.  I have been working on some bookmarks that my church asked me to create for their 160th anniversary.  Did I say "some", well the amount is much more than that, as they want me to make 150!  I first came up with an idea, which I do love and last weekend, they approved it and agreed that it is so pretty.  Of course, they asked me if I couldn't do something simple?  I think it is simple, just with some steps.  You know typical "Tina" style!   I will show you my bookmark sample later in this post.  But, first I want to show you my card that I have for you today!  I got my Verve stamps and dies that I won last week in the mail yesterday, so I knew I had to ink something up and get a card made.  How exciting ... my first card from the "haul"!!  The haul is so big, I have to admit that I had a very hard time deciding what to ink up first!  Let me show you my card ... enjoy!

Here is a pic of my "haul"!  Wow, can you believe it?  I am so lucky!

What do you think of the card?  I absolutely love the Pennant Trim Die!  It is awesome!  The flower I stamped and colored and then cut out with the one of the Scalloped Flowers die.  I don't think I have ever really worked with one of the solid dies with a matching stamp.  But, it was super simple.  Here is the pic of the die and the plastic alignment tool that comes with it.

What you do is lay the clear alignment tool over your stamped image, lining it up.  Do you see the little holes on the outer edge?  You take a pen and mark on your paper thru these holes.  And then when you lay the die down, you line up the holes on your paper with the holes on the die and it makes it perfectly lined up!  Pretty darn cool, if you ask me! 

Recipe:

Paper - October Afternoon Woodland Park line: "Willow Path" and "Blue Sky", Cardstock Natural White, Green, Pink
Stamps - Verve Brighter Days set
Ink - Memento Black, Copics (did you notice I did a little blending ... how did I do?)
Tools - Verve A Cut Above Dies: Scalloped Flowers (set of 2, the one pictured above is the smaller of the 2), Pennant Trim  
Other - Ribbon by American Crafts, Pink Pearls

Now, before I go, I have to show you the bookmark that I am making for my church ...



That is it for me today.  I will be back tomorrow, so see you then!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Inky Antics Designer Gig Post Reminder!

Hello! Today is the last post of the month on the Inky Antics blog for my August guest designer gig. So, make sure you go here today to see my last creation. I have enjoyed my "gig" and I thank Jackie from Inky Antics for the opportunity! Here is your sneak peek ...

 

 

It's all about the pennies!  Go check out the link above to know what I am talking about!

 

See you soon!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  Before I get to today's post, I wanted to sneak in and ask if you saw the post I sent through last night after Verve announced the 5 part challenge winner?  And I won the entire release!  I still can't believe it!  I went back and counted how many people did all 5 challenges, like me, to get in on the random draw.  I counted 54.  Me out of 54 ...wow!  I will post the pics of the stamps and dies when they come in the mail, but until then, go here to see the whole release!  Check out the flag banner die ... I was going to buy it last night, until I won it!  Yipee!  Like I said last night, I am one lucky girl!  O.k. now let's get to the share that you came here for ...

Today I have another share for you between Debbie and I, so let's get right to it! I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used. Enjoy!

  

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

Oh, how different our cards are this week.  But, oh how great!  I thought it was interesting that we both added an embellishment to the tag panel.  I made one change on my card by moving the ribbon under my circle sentiment.  I didn't notice this part in the sketch until I had already stamped it and thought, oh well, I will just leave it.  What do you think of the cards?  And the sketch? 

I know that tomorrow is the last Sunday of the month and I know there is one more card project that Inky Antics has not yet shown on their blog for my guest designer gig.  I will pop in here to remind you and share the direct link to the post.  

Happy Stamping!
Tina

I Won! I Won!

I know it is late but this is too important not to share!  You know the five creations I posted every day this week?  Well, by doing all 5 challenges I was entered in the chance to win the entire new release from Verve.  And I did!  When they made the winners announcement, I saw this ...

Grand Prize Challenge Winner: Imprintstamp

Prize: The ENTIRE release!!!

Woo Hoo!  I can't believe it!  I am one lucky girl!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Birthday Gift Bag!

Hello! I am back today with the last challenge for the Verve Anni-verve-sary Release Challenges. This has been a five part challenge to get in on their drawing to win their entire new release that they will be revealing tonight! And now for the enabling and also another chance for me to win ... check out the Verve store for the sale they are having until the end of the month and then later tonight or tomorrow the new release will be on there! Today's challenge was for anything, but a card. One of my favorite Verve sets is the Birthday Bash. So, thinking birthday, off I went to find some kind of gift bag or box or something. Through pinterest (of course!) I found the a tutorial for a gift bag. Oh my, how perfect. Let me show you my bag, the icon for the challenge, and then I will also give you the link to the tutorial I found. Enjoy!

The tutorial I found here is called Top Note Gift Bag Tutorial, which of course, used the top note die from Stampin' Up.  I don't own that die even though I think it is cool.  I've always talked myself out of it because the Labels 8 from Spellbinders is very similar in size and I already own it.  That is, of course, what I used here for my bag.  The little gift bag came together very easily.  And it really is big enough (about 3" x 4 1/2") to actually add some kind of little gift.  I think in the tutorial they suggested a velcro closing.  I took the second pic above to show you that I added a magnet instead.  Those great balloons from Verve got paper pieced with paper in the same line as what the gift box was made with.  Pretty darn cute, huh?

Recipe:

Paper - My Minds Eye Hip-Hooray Girl line: "3 Cheers" (bag), "Confetti" (balloons), Cardstock Pink, White
Stamps - Verve Birthday Bash
Ink - Memento Black
Tools - Spellbinders Circles, Scallop Circles, Labels 8
Other - Rhinestones by Queen & Co.

See you tomorrow for the Saturday sketch share!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

May Your Life Be Like a Wildflower!

Hello! I am back today with challenge number 4 for Verve's Anni-Verve-sary release five part challenge. Before I get to today's card, let me give you the link for Verve, as they are having a sale on everything, and then tomorrow night is their new release. This little "enabling" enters me into another chance to win the new release ... and you know, I "need" more stamps! O.k. let's talk about the challenge. It was to create a clean and simple card! This one really got me out of my box. You know me, I like all the layers and shapes, and papers ... clean and simple, not my thing ...but I did it! Here is what I came up with ... enjoy!

 

 

What do you think?  I love sketches with multiple circles, so I just kinda went with that idea, but kept it real simple.  And I stamped my sentiment on the white base card!  In my mind, this makes this card very clean and simple.  Really, too clean and simple for me, but I know that people love this look, so I am sure that is why they included this in the five part challenge.  It worked, it challenged me!!

Recipe:

Paper - Bo Bunny Double Dot Soft Shades 6 x 6, Cardstock White
Stamps - Verve - Feel the Sun set
Ink - Memento Black
Tools - Spellbinders Circles
Other - Various size Rhinestones

I have one more part to complete this 5 part challenge - stop back in tomorrow to see it!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Praying for You!

Hello! I have challenge number 3 to show you for Verve's Anni-Verve-sary 5 part challenge today. This one was a sketch challenge. So, let's get to it. I will show you my card and then the sketch. Enjoy!

What a great sketch!  I really love this one!  It was very easy to work with!  As you can see, I picked papers from one 6 x 6 and let them work for me, as they all blend so nicely together.  Before I get to the recipe part, I need to send you off to the Verve store here, so I can do my part to enable you and fulfill for me the challenge part which enters me in to win their whole new release which is coming on Friday!

Recipe:

Paper - My Minds Eye Vanity Fair Six by Six, Cardstock Natural White, Dark Brown
Stamps - Verve Sentiment is from Joy for The Journey and Butterfly is from the Easter set Chicks Rule
Ink - Memento Black
Tools - Spellbinders Circle, Stampin' Up Scallop Border Punch
Other - Ribbon by May Arts, Rhinestones by Queen & Co.

See you tomorrow!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Inky Antics Guest Designer Gig Post Alert!

Hello!  This is my second post today but I just saw that Jackie from Inky Antics posted another one of my creations on her blog today and I thought I had better let you know! Here is a sneak peek ...

Can you guess what kind of card this is a part of?  The answer is here, go check it out!  Of the six projects I made for the guest designer gig, this might just be my favorite!

Happy Stamping!
Tina 


I love you more today!

Hello! I am back today with the Verve challenge #2 I am taking on to try to win their new release. Even if I don't win, which is probably unlikely, I still had fun creating and now I have the joy of having five creations to show you one each day this week! This is all connected to their 5th Anni-Verve-sary, which they are currently having a store wide sale on their sets and then the new release comes out on Friday. Go check out the sale here. I did! Yes, I know I am advertising for a company that doesn't know me personally, but that is another way I can have an entry! I just have to give you a link to their store ... I can do that because I am a very good enabler!  Hee, Hee!  O.k., let me show you today's card. I will also show you the icon for the challenge. Enjoy!

I wanted the only stamps I used to be Verve, so I found some stickers for the Happy Anniversary sentiment.  I went the blue, brown colors thinking that you could give it to a husband, even though it does have flowers.  I went with a sketch from one of the Saturday's sketch shares, which you can see here.  You know that the sketches that Debbie and I do each week are really Verve sketches.  They are just last year's!  Anyway, I added silver elements in every way possible to fulfill this challenge.  What do you think?

Recipe:

Paper - October Afternoon Farmhouse Line: "Guest Room" (dots), "Clothesline" (pattern), Cardstock Natural White, Dark Brown
Stamps - Verve - Flowers and Sentiment from One Person set
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - Spellbinders Heart, My Favorite Things Large Scallop Border Die-namics
Other - Stampendous Stickers -Hearts and Words, Brads, Ranger Glossy Accents, Art Institute Shiney Silver Glitter, Silver Baubles from Stamping Bella, Cream Ribbon from May Arts, Silver twine

I am off to more class kit making today.  I am going to set up tomorrows post right now because in the morning I know I will be running around frantically trying to finish up my class kits before leaving to teach. (I have to add in that hour + drive).  Stop in tomorrow to see challenge #3!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

I Can Do All Things ...!

Hello! Saturday morning I was getting caught up on my blog reading from various ones that I get ideas from, and I came across a challenge that Verve Stamps has going right now and thought, perfect ... I can participate and enter my cards into the challenge, have cards to show you, and have cards to take to the gift shop to sell. A win, win! I have several Verve sets, all of which I love, but they haven't been inked lately, another great reason. It seems that Verve is doing a new release this coming Friday, but up until then, they are showing sneek peeks and also have several different challenges going on. The first is called Verve Customer Card Carnival and it requires a new card creation featuring Verve stamps! The second challenge, the Anni-VERVE-sary release challenge is a 5 part challenge, requiring you to create different type cards, including a color challenge, a sketch challenge, a card challenge using certain elements, a clean and simple card, and anything other than a card. The best part is all the cards that I made for the second challenge can also be entered into the first challenge, because every card, I used Verve stamps on! So, every day this week, I will have one of the five part challenge cards to show you! Yipee! So, let's get to today's Verve challenge card. Enjoy!

The challenge for this one was ..............

Do you love the sketch?  Guess what?  I am also completing Jen delMuro's Sketch For You to Try for this month.  Here is the sketch ...

Hey, when I went to copy the sketch to add add it here, I noticed that this sketch this month is sponsored by Verve ... how cool is that, since I used Verve stamps and a Verve color challenge to make my card!  I love everything about my card ... the colors (well, of course, since "duh" they are MY colors), the sketch and the stamp I used!  How about you?  What do you think?

Recipe:

Paper - Echo Park Bundle of Joy Line (yes, this paper I found in the baby section at the scrapbook store ... I liked the colors ... and how perfect it ended up being for this challenge!) "Stripe" and "Journaling", Bo Bunny Double Dot from Bold & Bright 6 x6 pad, Cardstock Two Pinks, Dark Brown
Stamps - Verve stamp - Philippians 4:13 Plain Jane
Ink - Memento Black
Tools - Spellbinders Decorative Rectangles, Circles
Other - Rhinestones

See you tomorrow with my card for challenge number 2!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Inky Antics Guest Designer Gig Reminder!

Hello!  I just wanted to pop in to remind you to go to the Inky Antics blog here to see another creation by me for my August designer gig.  She also quoted me about how I think it's so important to finish the inside of your cards.  Here is a sneak peek:

Now go check it out!

Yesterday, I did get to my shack and I made several cards to show you ... woo hoo!  So come back tomorrow to see the first of them! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Bargain Alert! and Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello! Last Saturday I promised I would try to get to my room to get some cards made to show you, well ... another project came up and got in the way of me doing what I had planned. And that is going through all the inventory that was left at the closing of my rubber stamp store three years ago. You see, I have tried to sell some of it, a couple of times, but I think not much sold because either I didn't have the right audience or my prices were high. I still have almost 20 boxes full of stuff and it has been sitting in our garage, just waiting. The three boxes with the ribbon leftovers I have decided to keep for classes, but everything else? Well, I think it is time to let it go! Especially since, The Crafty Scrapper announced this week, they are going to have a garage sale! Perfect! I am IN! In fact, as they are doing it very much like I did when I had my store, where you have to call and get a vendor number, I called and guess what number I got? Yes, you guessed it No. 1! The sale is not until Sept. 15th, but I knew it would take awhile to get my stuff ready, as one of their requirements is for everything to be in a zip lock bag with a description card inside. So, do you want to hear my prices? Every stamp, regardless of price or size is priced at $1 each or less!! Wow! Even the alphabet sets that originally were up to $25 are priced at $1 each!! Then there were several boxes of just misc. stuff like rub-ons, brads, fibers, trinkets, etc. I decided to create some grab bags, each with at least a $30 retail value for $5 each! Another Wow! I still have more to go, so I'll update you later. But, I thought it was a must that I fill you in now, so you can mark your calendars. The store is going to be using both of their classrooms for the sale, because there will be a lot more people selling than just me. When I had my store, we had at least 25 people that brought stuff to sell. If you are interested in bringing your stuff, you can find the details in this email here.

Yes, it is Saturday, and I know that is why you came to my blog today is to see the share. So, let's get to it ... finally! I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used. Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

What do you think of today's cards?  It's interesting that we both picked flowers for our main image. I think the sketch is kinda fun, however, I did have a little trouble getting the circle in the square the right fit for the card.  It is something that needs to be thought out when the main image gets decided on, as the square takes up some of the space of the image panel.   But, over all, I like this one and I like both of the cards.  You?

I have one more day ... today, to work on some new cards.  As, tomorrow, and for sure Monday and Tuesday, I will be working on my class kits for the class I am teaching next Wed. and Sat.  Don't forget to tomorrow Inky Antics will be showcasing me again on their blog.  I will post a reminder with a link tomorrow for you. 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Presto! (Again)!

Hello!  First, before I get to my card for today, I want to let you know that I just saw that Inky Antics added another one of my creations on the blog yesterday.  Go here to see it!  I made a little treat bag out of an A-2 size envelope for my project.  In the post, she also links to a visual on how I made the envelope.  Please check it out! 

Now, on to today's card.  You might have noticed that in the title I said ... presto ... again?  Well, that is because I used the same stamp with the same theme as I have done before.  Do you have stamps that are perfect for one theme or occasion, like in this case, an over the hill birthday for a man, and you only think about that stamp when the occasion comes up?  That is exactly the way I am about this stamp from The Cat's Pajamas!  To me, it seems perfect for a guy, number 1, and two, the sentiment "presto", to me, leads directly into ... you're old, or over the hill, or whatever!   So, I figure as long as I do different papers, and different sketch, I can still show you my cards with the same stamps!!  Here is the latest ... enjoy!

Recipe:

Paper - Echo Park Happy Days 6 x 6 pad, Cardstock White, Black
Stamps - The Cat's Pajamas
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - Cuttlebug Birthday embossing folder, Spellbinders Scallop Circle, Pinking CircleOther - Nailhead bling

See you soon!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Hope your Recovery is Speedy!

Hello!   Today I have a card for you that I actually made a few weeks ago for my friend, Donna, who's husband was in the hospital a few days with pneumonia.  Every day I think ... I should post that card ... so, I am doing it today!  I think it turned out pretty cute ... enjoy!

I do want to note about one thing ... do you see the polka dots on the turtle's blanket?  That was created with the Copic colorless blender!  Is that not cool?  I love how that works!  I didn't write down the recipe particulars, but the main thing you need to know is the turtle and sentiment is from a clear set from Inky Antics.  Oh, and the bird and the thermometer were separate stamps in the same set!  Cute, huh?

I am hoping to get to my shack today to make some cards.  If I do, you'll see me tomorrow ... stay turned!

Happy Stamping!
Tina



My Inky Antics Guest Designer Gig Post #2

Hello! I just wanted to pop in and remind you that I am featured today on Inky Antics with another card creation! My card today is one of their new honeycomb sets with the most adorable witch! Yes, there are adorable witches! Anyway, go check it out here! I am so very honored to get to be on the Inky Antics blog every Sunday during this month. It's so fun and I am glad I can share it with you! Here is a sneak peek ... enjoy!

Oh, I also saw that she added a link to my class share post that I did on Friday, how cool was that?  See you tomorrow!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello! Sorry I am late today posting! I have two cards and a sketch for you. So, let's get to it. I will show you my card, Debbie's card and the sketch we both used. Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

I like this week's sketch.  What are your thoughts? 

I haven't made many cards lately other than the class samples, but I really need to get after it, as I went by the gift shop this morning that my cards are in and it seems they have sold quite a lot, which is great, but that also means that I need to get to making cards so there are new ones in case whoever bought the first ones, come back for more!  Hopefully sometime this weekend or next week, I can get on that!  And of course, if I do, then I wil have cards to show you too!  Double the reason!

Don't forget to go to Inky Antics blog tomorrow to see another post with a card creation from me!  I will send you a reminder tomorrow! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

August Class Share!

Hello!  I have been busy this week working on my class samples for my next class at The Crafty Scrapper, so that is what I have to show you today.  Next month will begin the holiday classes with Fall and Halloween in September's class, and then Christmas in October and November classes.  So, this will be the last month for what I consider the fun cards.  It's not that the holiday cards aren't fun, but I always feel like there is more obligation to make cards to send, and this year if I keep my booth, to sell.  But, it's still very hot outside (108 yesterday!), so let's not think about that yet!  On to this month's class samples ... enjoy!

The first one is called a surprise pop-up card.  Now, I did have trouble last year with another pop up type card, but I believe this one is much easier to make.  And it is too cute ...

 

And when the ribbon pull tab is pulled ... there is a surprise pop-up message ...

But, it still opens like a regular card too ...

The second card is called a tent card and is created to show you a scene.  Don't you love the polka dotted clouds??

 

And the backside of the card ...

And last but not least, I went with a unique card opening to show off a bee from Inky Antics and the new hexagon die-namics from My Favorite Things ...

And when it is opened ...

Here are the class details:

Snap, Sprinkle, and Buzz $25 Wed. Aug. 22nd 11:00 a.m. and Sat. Aug. 25th 2:30 p.m.
Come create the last of the summer card creations with a surprise pop up card, a tent card, and a card with a fun opening that uses the new hexagon dies from My Favorite Things. Please bring adhesive, detailed scissors, an X by Xyron (if you have one), a paper trimmer, a bone folder, and, your preferred coloring medium (copics, colored pencils, etc.). All other supplies provided.

Remember, even if you don't live close, I can make you a kit.  It will have all the pieces ready for you with instructions and pics and all you have to do is assemble them.  Just contact me or the store.  Or if you don't care anything about the class kits, I still hope you enjoyed the pics of them today! 

I will be back tomorrow with this week's sketch share!  See you then!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Copic Storage Solution Share!

Hello! I wanted to pop in and show you my new Copic storage keeper. I recently caught a couple of grab bags of Copics at great prices on ebay and an online store that was going out of business, so that means my amount of copics has been growing. Enough so that I knew it was time to think about a storage solution. Most of my friends who use Copics like the Copic marker case that hold 72 markers, which you can see here. But, I had a case kinda like this one that my Tombow markers were to fit into, and I didn't like it. I think it was because I didn't like dealing with the elastic straps that hold the markers in. My current storage for my Tombows are like my Prismacolor Pencils storage and that is they are both lay in a fairly flat plastic container with a lid that snaps on and off. And I just dig thru until I find the color I am looking for. It works just fine ... but, Copics are different! You really need to have them in order and be able to see the numbers. Maybe after I have worked with them as long as I have with the colored pencils, that will change, but for now, it is a must! I typically look at my color chart for the color first, and then go to my markers and find the one I need. So, in comes storage issue ... I saw on Pinterest that someone took a tall plastic storage case and added grids made out of plastic needlepoint canvas to create spaces for the markers. I liked that idea and so off I went to the closest chain store to find what I would need. Well, I had trouble finding a storage case that would work. They were either not tall enough or the bottoms were not flat on all sides. So, I ended up with a wicker basket that was very straight and pretty deep. Let me show you ... enjoy!

Below is the view from the top and the way it will be carried:
(You can see that I have space for more as my collection grows)

A friend suggested that they should not be upright all the time, so I have made space on my desk to have room for the basket to be on it's side most of the time, and this is how it looks:

I have both sketches and ciaos.  The main disadvantage to ciaos is that they do not have the color letter and number on the ends.  So, in the next pic, I am showing you my solution.  A small label on the end of each ciao.  Only some have it because I ran out of labels...ordered more and they have shipped so I will be getting the rest labeled when it comes. 

I do want to note about the plastic needlepoint canvas stuff I used to make the spaces.  I thought it was such a great idea and it would be so easy to work with .... NOT!!!  OH MY, it was a pain in the butt when I started trying to connect them, even though I felt like I had made cuts on both of the pieces where they should just fit together.  But, I finally got it done and the whole completed thing fits tightly in the basket ... yea, for that!  I also want to note that I originally thought I would need to make some kind of lid for the basket, but now that it is complete and it does fit so tightly, I think that is a step I can leave out!  I will let you know down the road if I think this was a good solution for my Copic storage! 

Thanks for letting me share!  Happy Stamping!
Tina

My Inky Antics Guest Designer Gig Post #1!

Hello! Go to the Inky Antics blog here and check out my first card for my guest designer gig for the month! I am excited and so grateful for the opportunity!  Jackie of Inky Antics is also offering a blog candy giveaway! All you have to do is leave a comment on her post. Here is a a little peek of the card you will see ...

Have a great Sunday!  Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello! Yes, I know, you once again, did not see me at all this week! With 102+ degree days, my stamp shack, even with a window unit, is pretty darn hot. So, I wasn't out there much, only to get today's card made and one other, which I will show you early next week. So, let's get to today's share. It seems both Debbie and I were on the same brain wave when it came to the subject matter for our cards. You can see for yourself and have a little chuckle! I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used. Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

See why I said you would probably chuckle?  Fun, huh?  At first glance, I wasn't sure about this sketch, but after playing with it, I really love it.  The layers and elements give the card a lot of interest.  So, think of this one the next time you have an image that is small enough to fit in a circle.  Oh, one note on that, my image of the cow is a wood mounted stamp of the cow full body, but I just stamped the part that would fit in a circle!  What do you think, do you like the cards and the sketch this week?

Tomorrow is the first of my Guest Designer appearance on the Inky Antics blog, so be sure to go check that out on Sunday and every Sunday in this month!  Plus, I think she is doing a stamp giveaway, and I know you don't want to miss out on that!  Woo Hoo!  I will give you another reminder tomorrow!

Happy Stamping!
Tina