Love You To Pieces

It's Thursday and that means an awesome new sketch from 

Jen - Deconstructed Sketch 54!

I am really enjoying being a Guest Designer for Jen this summer!

For my card today I chose a set from Unity Stamps that I hadn't yet inked: Love You To Pieces. I think it's so cute! 

I stamped my main images with Riding Hood Red ink and then stamped the background panel behind the circle with Crumb Cake ink. The flower (MFT) was cut from the beautiful Sweet Tooth Merino Wool felt that Stamp School carries.

I sewed around the edges of each panel and added some twine (PTI) to complete the sketch.

My colors are from Color Throwdown 194. I love this color combo, and although I had to substitute the RHR for the Poppy Parade, I still have a few pieces of Soft Sky left! It was one of my favorite colors! I am hoping that Pool Party is similar (although that one is retired today too!).

The Deconstructed Sketch girls have some terrific samples to show, so be sure to have a visit at their blogs too!

• Amber Hight
• Amy Sheffer
• Arielle Gordon
• Donna Wardle
• Jen Shults
• Jessica Diedrich
• Judy Rozema, Guest Designer <---you are here!
• Kadie Ensley
• Lori Boyd
• Pam Varnell
• Sheri Gilson

To play along, link up your sketch creation HERE!

Paris By Air

My niece and sister-in-law just completed a hot air balloon ride this week over the skies of Southern California. I think it sounds exciting, but I would be scared to death to do it!

This gorgeous collage stamp from I Brake For Stamps is available three different ways. I have used the Large Paris Balloon Collage, which is 3 x 4". My card is 5 1/2" square. The Small Paris Balloon Collage is 1 3/4 x 21/4". Both are available in the beautiful Paris and Heart Collage Full Sheet (I have the hearts too, and love them!). I stamped on my designer paper (Tim Holtz Ideology) with VersaFine Onyx Black ink. Easy! 
Added a shabby seam binding bow with crocheted lace, a vintage button, and some paper roses for embellishments.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Challenges for this card:

Crafts and Me - ribbon

Divas by Design - anything goes

Just Keep on Creating - anything goes

Paper Shelter Challenge - vintage/shabby chic

Penny's Paper-Crafty - anything goes 

Scrapbook Sisters - anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - anything goes 

Jackson's Digital Expressions - Anything Goes + Optional Twist Holtz It Right There (use anything Tim Holtz on your project) 

LEJ Designs - Ribbons Galore 

Ribbon Carousel Challenge - #55 Pinterest Inspiration Photo

Stamps: Large Paris Balloon Collage by I Brake For Stamps

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black

Paper: Tim Holtz Ideology, PTI Kraft, Not Quite Navy (SU!)

Accessories: crinkled seam binding, Ivory Crochet Lace (RRR), vintage button, paper roses (The Paper Studio) 

Remembering

To all the military families who have given so much 

and have sacrificed so much - thank you. 

You inspire me.

Challenges for this card:

Art With No Boundaries - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Anything Goes

Crafty Boots - Anything Goes

House of Gilli - Die Cuts/Punches

The Cutie Pie Challenge - Die Cuts/Punches

Use Your Stuff - Texture 

The Shabby Tea Room - Photo Inspiration plus Flowers, Fabric Element and white/cream, pink, blue

There's Magic in the Air - BINGO (punches, flowers, circles)

Kaboodle Doodles - Anything Goes  

Love to Create - Add a Sentiment  

Ooh La La Creations - Make it Girly 

Tammy Scrapin Corner - Anything Goes

   

Stamps: Sweet Violets by Flourishes

Paper: Pink Paislee Butterfly DP, River Rock, Sahara Sand, Naturals Ivory 

Ink: Taken With Teal, Always Artichoke 

Accessories and Tools:  flowers (Prima), Chino Pearls (Kaiser), Moss Green seam binding (coffee dyed) and lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon), ticket corner punch

Cats Know

CLICK HERE FOR THE OWH MEMORIAL DAY BLOG HOP. 

Happy Sunday to you! I love scrunching up ribbon. If I had a cat, I am sure it would love it too! :)
I used Stampin' Up's Cherry Cobbler striped grosgrain ribbon and Scor-Tape and gave some dimension to my little card. It measures approx. 6 x 3 1/2 inches.

My images are by Rubbernecker Stamps from the Cats Set. So many fun cats and sentiments! This sentiment says "Women and Cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Click on the photo above for a clearer, close-up view.

I think those cats on my card are doing as they please, hanging from the ceiling, stretching and taking up room, and bouncing off the walls. I feel like that some days! :)

I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day!

Challenges for this card: 

Great Impressions - Anything goes

Kenny K Krafty Girlz - Ribbon

   

Stamps: Cats Set SKU:597 by Rubbernecker Stamps

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Neenah Solar White

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Spellbinders oval die, Basic Grey button, PTI twine, Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Hopping With Operation Write Home

CLICK HERE TO HOP.

Welcome to the Memorial Day Sketch Blog Hop 

with Operation Write Home. 

I am pleased to take part in this very special hop 
honoring our military personnel.

If you are not familiar with Operation Write Home, please click HERE. Basically, their mission is: "Supporting our nation's armed forces by sending blank handmade greeting cards to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them."  Isn't that awesome? Click here to get involved!

My card today is made with images by Hambo Stamps -- a proud supporter of OWH. Click here to see images from Hop Art Designs - where ALL proceeds go to OWH!

I used Tank and Many Tanks for my images. The designer paper is Glory by Authentique.  I chose Sketch #6 and turned it on its side. Click either photo for a clearer, close-up view!

Thank you to all the military personnel and their families for the sacrifices you made/make for my freedom!

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***CLICK HERE TO KEEP HOPPING!*** 

Chef Charlotte Bakes a Cake!

Time to begin your weekend! What better way to start than with a piece of yummy cake!?

Chef Charlotte (I Brake for Stamps) is here with her birthday wishes for my mother-in-law, who is celebrating her 82nd birthday today!

The inside of the card uses a sentiment from Half Sheet #052. It says "Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live." Perfect! Click on either photo for a clearer close-up!

I stamped Chef Charlotte with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and then colored in using just a few Copic markers for highlights and cake color. I added a little candle to the dotted bow for fun.
My Hot Pink Checkerboard Ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

You can save 10% at I Brake For Stamps by using this code: SAVE10JUDY.
Cool huh?

Thanks for taking a peek and have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Challenges for this card: 

ATCs & Cards With Attitude - Anything Goes 

Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes 

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Let's go spotty 

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Anything goes 

Sassy Studio Designs - Hats off to you (include a hat)

  

Stamps: Chef Charlotte and Half Sheet 052 by I Brake for Stamps

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers C1, C3, C5, R00, R20, RV02, RV04, Y04, Spica Glitter pens

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White and Melon Mambo (Stampin' Up!), Pink Dot designer paper (Stamping Station)

Accessories and Tools: Dots embossing folder (Sizzix), candle (Dress Ups), Pink Satin Checkboard Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon), white dotted bow, pink brad (The Paper Studio)

It's Sketch Day!

Wow, did that week fly. A week ago I was writing a post the night before my trip to see my daughter. I can't believe I am home again already. We had a great time shopping, eating, hiking and hanging out! I miss her!

It's a good thing I had to stamp right away to keep me occupied!

It's Thursday and that means an awesome new sketch from Jen - Deconstructed Sketch 53!

I used Bloom & Simplify by Unity Stamps for my images. I stamped the sentiment and flower in Blue Bayou ink, then watercolored in some So Saffron and Blue Bayou ink. The sentiment was stamped again (without reinking) onto the flower circle to continue the words without overpowering the flower. 

The designer paper is Stella & Rose Hattie Papers by My Mind's Eye. My Ivory Jute Ribbon and Penelope Crocheted Lace are from Really Reasonable Ribbon. I added a clip, button and crocheted flower.

The sentiment reads: 
be the one
to start an
incredible 
journey
to love with
an
open heart.
the dream of
better things
for tomorrow.
to embrace life
right now.
this moment.
be the one...
only you can
have the faith
and
determination
to grab hold
of what this
life has to
offer.
you be that
person to
start 
the journey...
and watch
others
follow.

The Deconstructed Sketch girls have some terrific samples to show, so be sure to have a visit at their blogs too!

• Amber Hight
• Amy Sheffer
• Arielle Gordon
• Donna Wardle
• Jen Shults
• Jessica Diedrich
• Judy Rozema, Guest Designer <---you are here!
• Kadie Ensley
• Lori Boyd
• Pam Varnell
• Sheri Gilson

To play along, link up your sketch creation HERE!

Stamps: Bloom & Simplify by Unity Stamps (Angie Blom)

Ink: So Saffron and Blue Bayou

Paper: Stella and Rose Hattie Papers (My Mind's Eye), Kraft and Naturals Ivory (Stampin' Up!)

Accessories and Tools: distressing tool, clip and crocheted flower (The Paper Studio), button (CTMH), twine (PTI), Ivory Jute Ribbon and Penelope Crocheted Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon)

A Garden of Delights with Rubbernecker Stamps

Welcome to the Rubbernecker Stamps' 

Stampin' Sisterhood Garden Hop! 

Today the Sisterhood is showcasing stamps of a "garden variety."  If you arrived here from Joan Ervin's beautiful blog, you are in the right spot! If not, start back at Anne Harmon's blog, because you will want to see each beautiful creation today, and have a chance at winning some fabulous prizes!

There are so many beautiful garden sets and individual floral stamps at Rubbernecker Stamps. I chose to make a card that really focused on the stamping and the stamps. I LOVE layers and designer paper and embellishments, but today I chose to just stamp!

I masked off a section of my cardstock and sponged Not Quite Navy and Rich Razzleberry ink in the background on Whisper White. I then stamped Floral #1 with the same two ink colors. The NQN image was stamped off first before adding it to the card while still masked. I took the masking off and then stamped the Rich Razzleberry images. I debated about adding a sentiment, but in the end decided to leave it for the inside of the card.

We are having a garden word search with our hop today and my word is DIG. Can you dig it?! Every hopper that leaves love along the way, collects the garden words from each blog, and leaves a comment at the Stampin' Sisterhood blog at the end of the hop (with email) will receive a code via email for 15% off your entire Rubbernecker order! There is much more fun to be had with more prizes too, so be sure to read all the deets at the end of the hop!

Now onto my lovely friend, Julia Aston, who has a gorgeous creation for you today! 
Hop Route:

• Anne Harmon
• Bev Gerard
• Charlene Driggs
• Charlene Merrick
• Ellen Taylor
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jennifer Cuthbertson
• Joan Ervin
• Judy Rozema (you are here!)
• Julia Aston
• Juliana Swanson
• Karen Hunsaker
• Kecia Waters
• Stampin Sisterhood Blog

Let's Channel Surf!

Welcome to the "Channel Surfing" Blog Hop 

sponsored by Hambo Stamps! 

Today Hambo customers and the Bacon Bits Design Team are bringing you fun creations that depict TV show titles! It might be our favorite show, or just one that was fun to design. If you arrived here from Melissa's blog you are in the right place! If not, you might want to start back at the beginning at Talk to the Ham to make sure you are eligible for the hopper prize!

A prize will be awarded to one customer participant whose TV-themed creation tickles the Bacon Bits’ fancy in a hammin’ jammin’ way!  Another prize will be awarded randomly to a hopper who comments on all the blogs along the way. The winners will be announced on the Hoedown blog, as well as on the Hambo company blog, Talk to the Ham, on Wednesday, May 23.

My card is made using American GothPigs - 4101.

Love this stamp! I inked it up with VersaFine Onyx Black, then embossed with Black Detail Embossing Powder. I colored it with Copic Markers. The sentiment sticker is by Heidi Grace. I added bling with Crystal Stickles to Mrs. Douglas' pendant and collar. She has to wear jewels, you know.

I am sure you can figure out my TV show - definitely not my favorite by a long shot! I am more of a CSI kind of gal. Arnold was my favorite character on Green Acres, so American Goth Pigs are especially appropriate.

If you watch long enough Oliver will move his pitchfork:

And for those of you that just LOVE the song (haha!) go ahead and have a listen (it will be stuck in your head ALL day -- you're welcome!). Click here.

Thank you for joining us today as we shared our TV show creations! Don't forget to leave love along the way so you are eligible for the prize~!

Hop Order:

Talk to the Ham
Sandy
Paula
Carolyn
Deborah
Karin
Jenn
Pat
Dawn
Jan
Carolina
Mary
Beverly
Melissa
Judy <-----you are here!

Summer is Here!

Today is my first official day of summer! WOOT!  And I am on my way to Utah to see my daughter for a week! We had two wonderful talent shows at my school yesterday with acts from piano to magic tricks to tap dance to flag line to string quintet. All sorts of fun things. But now I am ready for a vacation!  So last night I was BUZZING around trying to get ready to go!

It's Thursday, and that means a fabulous sketch from Jen - Deconstructed Sketch 52:

I used the ADORABLE bee from The Alley Way Stamps' Priceless Joy set. I stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then colored in using Copic Markers Y02, Y08, C3 and BV29. The chipboard letters were stamped with Charcoal VersaMark ink and then embossed with Midnight Madness and Firefly Embossing Powder.I have Crystal Stickles on the bee's wings.

The Deconstructed Sketch girls have some terrific samples to show, so be sure to have a visit at their blogs too!

• Amber Hight
• Amy Sheffer
• Arielle Gordon
• Donna Wardle
• Jen Shults
• Jessica Diedrich
• Judy Rozema, Guest Designer <---you are here!
• Kadie Ensley
• Lori Boyd
• Pam Varnell (off this week)
• Sheri Gilson

To play along, link up your sketch creation HERE!

Thanks for stopping by today! Tomorrow is a super fun blog hop with Hambo Stamps, beginning at 7:00 AM CST.

Stamps: Priceless Joy by The Alley Way Stamps
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers Y02, Y08, C3 and BV29  
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Yoyo Yellow, Melon Mambo, DeLovely DP (Cosmo Cricket)
Accessories and Tools: Cuttlebug EF, Prima flowers, Kaiser pearls, Doodlebug Paper Frills, chipboard letters, Sparkle N Sprinkle Midnight Madness and Firefly EP, MS branch punch, Crystal Stickles