Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello! I am back today with the share between Debbie and I. It is one of the weeks that we had a choice between square or round. This week, we both went "round"! I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used. Enjoy!

My Card

 

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

When I first looked at the sketch, I thought it seemed like a strange place to put a bow.  But, once I got to working on it, I found I really like that little addition.  What do you think?  Which card is your favorite?

I worked on the card for the church friend I told you about on Thursday, but I have gotten it finished yet.  I will show the finished card to you on Monday.  I am off to Waxahachie to teach today.  Enjoy your weekend!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Smile ... It's Purple and Blingy!

Hello!  Sorry you haven't seen me this week.  I told you I would try to get the next class samples done over the weekend so I could show them to you on Monday.  Well, I did work on them and completely finished two of the three.  The third one is almost finished, except for one important detail.  You see there is a new honeycomb pad color combo that I "thought" I bought at the store, just for this class.  Well, come to find out, I bought solid red instead of the red/white combo.  Now, the red would work fine, but I just have to use the new product on my card!  So, when I get what I need to finish it, I will be able to show you all three of my class cards for October.  Until then, I do have one new card to show you.  On Monday night I took a little break from my class prepping to make a birthday card for my stepdaughter.  I inked up one of my favorite stamps ...that adorable bunny sitting in the flowers from The Cat's Pajamas.  Which leads me to wonder why I just have to have so many different stamps when I often use the same ones over and over?  Well, if you love this hobby as much as I do, you know there is no one answer to this question.  Let me show you my card.  Enjoy!

The sketch was a CASE from one of my favorite designers, Jen delMuro.  I went hunting for the correct post so I could give credit to her.  Check out her card here.  Oh, one note about all the purple ... Stephanie, the recipient, loves purple and I figure everyone likes bling, especially on their birthday!  Right?  Those blingy flowers were ones I got at least a year ago.  They had a yellow rhinestone in the middle.  And I thought ... why couldn't I change the rhinestone and make them work for this card?  Maybe I will be more apt to use them now, with this very simple idea!  What do you think?  Does this bunny in purple and bling make you smile?

Recipe:

 

Paper - Black glittered dots paper is from Doodlebug Designs, Tiny Purple Dot is from Bo Bunny (new 6 x 6 pad!), Cardstock White, Black (was planning to do a white base, but decided black was a better fit!)
Stamps - The Cat's Pajamas Kick Some Grass set

Ink - Memento Black, Copics

Tools - My Favorite Things Dainty Dots border Die-namics, The Cat's Pajamas Button Flowers Cut-Ups die
Other - Flowers from ? (they are in a small silver tin), Small purple rhinestones, lime green rhinestones from Queen & Co. called Twinkle Goosebumps

One of the ladies from church has asked me to make a special card for her, so if I get that done before Saturday, I will be back with that one.  And I will see you Saturday for the share.

Happy Stamping!

Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  I am back today with another share between Debbie and I.  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

At first glance, I thought this sketch looked too simple for my taste.  But, after working with it, I decided I liked it.  It is simple, but kinda fun too!  Debbie's card followed the size of the panels a little better than mine, as I had to make my oval larger, because of the stamp I picked.  I love how both of them came out!  Don't you?

Next week is my class prepping and teaching week.  I also have to get to making my October's class samples because I am moving the October class date up a week, because of the cruise Donna and I are going on!  If I get the class samples done this weekend, I will post those on Monday.  It would be great to also have time to make a few other cards to show you through the week, but we'll have see it how it goes!

See you soon!  Have a great weekend!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Wishing You Hope!

Hello!  Today's card is a sympathy card.  The person that passed was someone I knew from my singles group that I belonged to through the Methodist church before I married.  I made it to send to his wife.  I don't know her well, so I wanted it to be simple.  On my desk, was a stack of blue squares and white crosses that were both leftover from when the church bookmarks got made, so I decided to incorporate them into my card.  You know I rarely make square cards, but I love how this one came out.  Let me show you.  Enjoy!

Don't you love the rectangle die I used?  I also loved that I stamped the sentiment on one of the papers that had flowers lightly printed on it.  So pretty ... you agree?

Recipe:

Paper - Teresa Collins 6 x 6 Sweet Afternoon, Cardstock White, Light Blue
Stamps - Impression Obsession Sympathy Sentiments
Ink - Memento Black
Tools - Spellbinders Decorative Rectangles, Crosses Two
Other - Rhinestones

See you tomorrow for the Saturday Sketch Share!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Thank You Masculine Style!

Hello!  I made a very simple style masculine card.  I don't know if anyone ever sends their doctors cards or not, but I am going to do it anyway.  You see, I have gone to the same gyn doctor for over 30 years, but since we now live two hours away, I finally made the decision to change to a new doctor.  The new doctor's office will be requesting my records.  But, I thought I would like to send a note myself.  So, that I what I made today's card for.  I wanted it to be simple in style.  Let me show you.  Enjoy!

Remember on last Saturday's sketch, they placed the baubles horizontally and I commented I liked it... well, I guess it really made an impact because I have done it on my card here!  Simple, huh?  Do you like?

Recipe:

Paper - Authentique 6 x 6 Loyal collection, Cardstock Natural White, Blue Gray
Stamps - Verve With Love set
Ink - Memento Black
Tools - Spellbinders Lables 4 and 18, Classic Oval
Other - Rhinestones

I'll be back with another card sometime tomorrow.
Happy Stamping!
Tina

I'm Here When You Need Me ...!

Hello!  I realized I have a card I made a couple of weeks ago that I haven't shown you yet, so I want to do that today.  I got the stamp from a friend that was selling some of her stamps cheap.  It is a really big stamp, bigger than I like to work with, but when I saw it, I had just the person in mind to send it to.  Because it is such a big stamp, I made it a square card and I made it an easel card.  Let me show you ... enjoy!

 

 

 

Oh my, do you not love the big 'ole paper pieced chair?  Do you see I tried to make the shadows of the chair with a gray Copic?  I love the way it turned out!  How about you?

Recipe:

Paper - Memory Box 6 x 6 set called Minuet, Cardstock White, Light Blue
Stamps - Stamping Bella Uptown Girl Perry on her laptop
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - none ... shhh ... no dies this time!
Other - Pearls

I am off to Dallas today to have lunch with my friend, Kelly, that I have known since 7th grade.  See you tomorrow!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Thinking of You!

Hello!  Before I get to the card I have for you today, I know you are wondering how much I sold at the garage sale last weekend!  Well, my total after their percentage was taken out ended up being $212.80, which means that out of $900 worth of stuff I took to the sale, I sold $264, which is almost 1/3.  At first, I was a little disappointed that not more sold, but now I think a better way of looking at it would be that I now have $200 more than I had before, and 1/3 of the stuff is GONE!  Woo Hoo!  I think they are going to try to do another one in the spring, so I will try again!  I got to my room to play a little yesterday because I knew I had better get to the Sketch For You To Try card for this month.  I have participated in every month, and I don't want to not follow through, especially since the year is almost over!  So, let me show you my card and this month's sketch.  Enjoy!

I think there needs to be a Pure Innocence Stamp Addiction group, because I have so many of these adorable stamps, and if I am somewhere and I see what I don't already have, I buy it!  I have about 6 that I haven't even inked up yet ...now that is bad!  I remember when they first came out and I fretted about which one I should get, as I was thinking that I wouldn't want more than a couple of different ones ... yea, right!  Tell me that now!  Anyway, this one is new to me, however, I think it has been out for a while.  It is a nice simple sketch, but it made a very simple but wonderful card.  What do you think?

Recipe:

Paper - Echo Park This & That 6 x 6 pad, Cardstock White, Pale Yellow
Stamps - MFT Pure Innocence Because You're Special
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - Verve A Cut Above Pennant Trim die (I love this die!)
Other - Pearls by Queen & Co.

I have a couple more cards for you this week.  So, stop back by!

Happy Stamping!
Tina