Thursday Sketch Challenge - 5/27/10 - STVSCVD13

So, this is my last sketch challenge over at STV.  It's been an amazing 3 months - I had so much fun creating sketches and sample cards to go with.  This week is rather a simple sketch, but I have been on such a CAS roll  lately, it goes along with what I wanted on my card.  Don't you just love the colors on my card - I REALLY love GKD colored cardstock.  The hue of color is just so rich and deep in color.  I used Lovely Lavendar, Fresh Asparagus, Lipstick Red and Vivid Violet along with her wonderful Heavy Base Pure White.  I have been admiring the butterfly punch being used on cards lately, so my son got me the punch for my bday (he did good huh? - I thought so!).  I used my friend the cuttlebug for some texture and GKD Picture It stamp set for the image and Inside and Out for the sentiment.
Feel free to come on over and play in my last challenge!  I would love to see you~~  Thanks for stopping by -

Thursday Sketch Challenge - 5/20/10 - STVSCVD12

Here is my sketch and sample card for Stamp TV.  I can't believe I only have 1 week left - its been 3 months!  WOW - how super fast that went.  I sure had fun creating these sketches.  I also want to thank all of you who played!  You still can, and , if you are the random drawn winner Gina gives you YOUR choice of a $24.95 or less stamp set!  That is one AWESOME prize!  She has fabulous stamps!
This sample is made entirely with GKD products; Papers are Vibrant Violet, Fresh Asparagus, Linen White, Lovely Lavender, the stamps are GKD Botanical Dreams, illustrated by Asela Hopkins, and the buttons are Autumn Assortment.
Thanks so much for stopping by~~

Thursday Sketch Challenge - 5/13/10 - STVSCVD11

This is my sketch for this week over at Stamp TV.  As I went to edit this photo, I had pulled up the wrong card - realizing I made a similar card a few weeks back.. We do have our  "likes" -  stars, stripes, polka dots - my favorite! (and of course ovals)  On my sample I used GKD Timeless Treasure, illustrated by Theresa Momber, and also GKD Picture It.





In my travels of blogland, I came across a referral to this awesome color site called "Kuler".  I am color challenged and I am having just a blast with this site!  Ever looking for what colors to use?- check it out!  Amazing color choices - certainly ones I would never think to use but WOW what punch to your cards!

Anyway, please feel free to come on over to STV and join in the fun!  The winner receives their choice of ANY GKD stamp set 24.95 or less!  Can't hurt to play- and you might be the winner!
Thanks for stopping~~

Sketch challenge at SCS

This is my card for the SCS sketch challenge.  It is a very nice sketch and actually very easy.  I sure like the look.  I used my Clear Dollar Stamp set A Bird-day Hi.  I love all types of birds (I am sure you all know that by now lol) and this one is so fun!  I stamped him on colored cardstock (along with the balloon) just to see how it would work.  Not to shabby actually.  I wasn't thrilled with my color choice, but the more I look the better it gets. Plus, DH said it looked cute so I went with it!  Isn't he a cutie? (the bird - though DH is a cutie too- hee hee.)  CDS is now selling paper and ribbon that MATCH - as with the red paper and red ribbon I used, both are called Strawberry Jam.  Does that make it easy to shop or what!

Be sure to come back tomorrow for my STV sketch, along with the Stampin B's weekly challenge (its a good one..).  See ya later...

STV Thursday Sketch Challenge - 4/29/10 - STVSCVD09

I LOVE LOVE LOVE GKD Lovely Labels - it is so awesome to have framework that goes so well with nestabilities!!  This particular frame is Labels 9.  But than again, I also adore GKD Vintage Backgrounds - come on - you all know I love dots and stripes together!!  THAT IS THE BOMB  [as far I am concerned]!  This card only took me 25 min from start to finish - quick, easy and I am thrilled with this card!  I used GKD paper  Innocent Pink and Rocket Red.  Flowers and brads were found in a sale bin at Mike's.


Feel free to come on over the Stamp TV and play in our Monday - Friday challenges.  You have a chance at winning a stamp set valued at $24.95!!
Thanks for stopping by~~

Release Cards - Gina K

I made these 3 cards for the GKD release party the other night....that I missed. (bummer)  I wanted to share them anyway - these sets are so fun!  The first one is GKD Gifts From the Sea, illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  I stamped and sponged my images than I cut them out and mounted, after I sponged the background.  Fun fun stamps - anything beach is a winner in my book!








This fun card is from  GKD Quite a Catch - ya simply fall in love with these fun characters!  I colored these with copics, and used a Fancy Tag nestabilitie for the sentiment.









I mean seriously - check him out.. gotta love the lips~ LOL  I had so much fun with these images!

Theresa Momber ran a sketch challenge for the release night.  Once again, Gina is GIVING AWAY a stamp set from the new releases to the random winner!  The women rocks~~  The card to the right is my entry for that.  I also used GKD Vintage Backgrounds, illustrated by Nina Brackett for the polka dots.  I adore this set - polka dots and me ? - OH YEAH best buds! LOL

Well, I don't want to overwhelm you so I will stop for today.  Maybe I'll head to cyberland and comment on other blogs...  Thanks for leaving comments~~ they are appreciated..

STV Thursday Sketch Challenge - 4/22/10 - STVSCVD08

Okay Ladies it's Thursday again and you know what that means.............my sketch time over at STV.  I went simple again this week.  One thing about a simple layout is you can MAKE it more difficult for your own personal challenge...2 layers on each, 3 layers on each - whatever you might be in the mood for. Here is my sample..

Here is the card I made for all my supportive and AWESOME cyber friends~~ a small thank you for being there when I needed you!



On my card I used GKD stamp sets; Picture It, and two of the NEW releases (TONIGHT!) Masculine Messages and Vintage Borders.  Vintage Borders and I are going to get along REALLY well, because as you can see there is DOTS as one of the borders... OH YEAH~~ I'm in heaven.  The sayings in Masculine Messages are so awesome too for all for the male members in your family~~ PERFECT!  What's fun is if you buy 3 sets, Masculine Messages IS FREE.  [Free is a GOOD THING!]  The jute ribbon I used is also available at the GKD store.  So perfect for the masculine card - no foo foo ribbon for my men~~ LOL  Thanks for stopping by - if you get a chance, come join in the fun over at STV and play in my challenge~~  Hope to see you there...

STV Sketch #7

Hi everyone - Thursday again..already - sheez.  This is my sketch and sample card for my sketch challenge over at Stamp TV.  I wasn't sure about the colors, but I was very happy with the finished card.  [Sometimes you just have to try it- LOL]  I read that kraft is the new white, and I have to agree - I adore this color!  Just like white, it goes with EVERYTHING!!




I used the GKD Picture It stamp set for this card.  I like the versatility of this set.  [I think that my butterfly is actually might be a moth.. like I said versatility - LOL.]  I also used GKD beautiful colored papers; Vibrant Violet, Fresh Asparagus and Sweet Corn with a touch of glitter on my butterfly with my Gelly Roll pen.

Feel free to come on over and join in the fun of the daily challenges at Stamp TV.  Gina is so generous that the random winner of EACH challenge wins their choice of a stamp set valued at 24.95 or less!  Hope to see you play~~  Thanks for stopping by! 

SC276 - CDS #2

This is my card from the SCS sketch 276.  I got a little confused since I worked off Roxie's card - I think I got it correct.  I used the adorable Clear Dollar Stamp set Fun at the Farm illustrated by Wendy Hall.  Wendy was kind enough to send me a watermark~~ I have spent the last HOUR trying to get the thing on to my photo.  I did it, but I am not sure how.  At this point I have 3 different photo programs on my computer -- good grief.  Anyway, I stamp my pig twice, colored him and mounted his head a semi tole I think, or it's just popped up.. whatever~~ he is still cute, and I did color him with copics along with the fence behind him -[ I hope CDS doesn't mind me using another image - I have NO IDEA where this fence came from I have had it........forever.]  I ms punched the bg layer and also sewed it - that sewing on cards is something I am enjoying doing... now that I know what to do - LOL  Decorated it with twine and a charm (again,  not sure where I got that from either.. good grief)  I hope you like the card and I appreciate you stopping by~~

SCS Color Challenge 266

Apparently SU is cleaning papers - this color challenge is using papers to be retired!  Wonder what they are coming up with?  Hmm. Anyway, colors  Blush, Cameo Coral, Ruby Red - Close to Coco for dessert, with white as my neutral.  I managed to use them all - with Mercy's Tuesday Sketch #69.  My sentiment is Stampendous - this layout as usual, with Mercy's sketches makes it easy to make a fabulous card~~  Thanks for coming by~~ Bedtime for me..

STVSCVD06 - My Sketch

This is my sketch for Stamp TV.  I used GKD Lazy Days of Summer - summer is coming and I want it here now, so I am speeding it along - LOL.  I used GDK new Ocean Mist and Passionate Pink.  Feel free to come on over to Stamp TV and join in the fun~ potential to win a 24.95 stamp set from GKD!  Just click on my sidebar on Stamp TV to play.  Thanks for stopping by~~ I am loving your wonderful comments!!

SC275 & CC265 - Blooming

This is for SCS  sketch and color challenges - late for one early for another~~ but hey, I got them both done!  Color challenge was close to coco, teal, and celery.  Not sure I will use these again, but it was worth a try.. I used the new release Clear Dollar Stamp set Blooming with Blessing - this is definitely a different aspect of this set~ I started out with something else in mind and low and behold I ended up with this card.  What do you think?  I'm on the fence I think because there is no white to sponge ~~LOL.  Thanks for stopping by~~

Clean & Simple Challenge - Sentiment only

This is for the CAS #61 challenge over at SCS~ sentiment only, and Tina's color challenge over at STV ~  black, yellow & white, and the layout is from CPS.  3 challenges with this basic card~~go figure!  LOL.   I did sew with black thread just to add a little ump to it.  [It is such a REALLY clean and simple card]~~  I used nesties for the outside star and GKD Picture It for the inside stamped stars.  My "Thanks" is from GKD Pressed Flowers.  Easy peasy for this one!!  Thanks for stopping by...

Another Inspiration Card for SCS

This William Chambers Millinery site is so unique - NEVER would I imagine anyone wearing these, but they sure are fun to look at.  I chose this hat to make this card.  I used the blue from her eyes for the teal I used.  This card also covers Becky's Compose a Card #7 - I love this series.  I love having "help" in layouts for cards.  And, this is also for Crazy 4 Challenges - kraft color for a card base~ this is NO problem for me since I adore kraft!  Ladies - thanks so much for your challenges~~ I have so much fun playing!    I used my fun new Fashionably French set for Clear Dollar Stamps - I paper pieced AND cuttlebugged this fabulous dress - I loved the effect with the striped folder.  Of course, the fabulous shoe (which I colored with copics) - an outfit is simply not done without the shoes~ LOL.

Thanks for stopping by~~

STV Thursday Sketch Challenge - 4/1/10 - STVSCVD05

This is my Sketch challenge for Stamp TV.  It is a fairly easy one, but what possibilities!  Come on over to Stamp TV and join in the fun!  If your card is the random winner, you could get your choice of any GKD stamp set at $24.95 or less!  What a terrific prize!

On my sample, I used GKD Sending Sunshine  illustrated by Theresa Momber and the sentiment is also GKD Elegant Verses illustrated by Nina Brackett.  I want you to please notice I HAVE STRAIGHT STITCHES!!  OMG I so impressed myself I can't stand it!  LOL - I finally figured out to follow the paper in the foot - not to watch the needle.  I realize, if you sew, you probably know that - but I do not sew and NOW I CAN!!!  I'm so happy about that I just can't tell you!  In fact, I am so happy with my sewing that this card is also for Embellishment Magazine's challenge~ blue, pink & kraft with stitching.

A Couple of STV Challenges

This card is for Karen's Anything But a Card challenge.  This week we made a postage stamp holder for your purse.  I don't use stamps - I have a meter, so I made this to go as a gift with a birthday card.  (to someone who uses stamps)  I used GKD Lovely Labels illustrated by Nina Brackett.  I really love the way these work with the nesties labels!  I used flat flowers (this is for a purse remember) that I colored with copics to match my cardstock colors.  Just a fun little project.

This is for Sharri's challenge Blast from the Past - this week is the kissing technique. I used a spotted kissing stamp on the dark leaves, and a kissing flower bouquet on the light.  I just am hoping you can see it.  I really haven't seen this card posted yet - good grief. LOL.  This sketch is from Sketch Girl #15~ a fun little sketch.
Okay, challenges out of the way now to my other stuff for tomorrow~ Stampin B's, STV Sketch AND my new DT stuff for Clear Dollar Stamps.  Again, can I say it is such a good thing I have Wednesdays off!  WOW what a busy day I have~~ good thing I love it!  LOL  See ya later...

SCS Sketch 274 - Butterfly

Well, I must say that my nightly goal of sketches is working out really well.  This is my sketch challenge for SCS.  I like Rox's sketches.  Now that I have a plan I hope to play more regularly.  I used my new stamps from GKD,  Picture It.  There is such a nice array of stamps on this set!  How fun!  My dp paper is from K&C - it is 2 sided~~ such wonderful paper since both sides compliment each other.  Less stress for me to figure it out - LOL.  Thanks for stopping by~~

Color & Sketch Challenge

I am trying something different.  Trying to get challenges done at night and posted - it will give me more time for my DT stuff I need to do when I get home from work.  So, tonight I did Betty's color challenge over at SCS - bermuda bay, dark gray and so saffron with a neutral.  Seems strange but these colors ROCK!  I really enjoyed them.  My sketch is for Taylored Expressions #106.  Gotta get to sleep - thanks again for stopping by ~ I so appreciate your comments!!

A Couple of Easter Cards

This is for Crazy 4 Challenges - a nice and easy sketch!  Thanks ladies - I had fun.  I started coloring my bunny with copics and didn't like the look, so I re-colored him with my Marvys.  I can't tell you the last time I used those!  Everyone talks copics but the good ole Marvys sure worked for me!!

This cutie is for Our Creative Corner and the sketch is by Silke.  I loved this sketch~~ it was a challenge to get the colors for Curtain Call #23 - white, kraft, light pink and black to look like I wanted.  I originally had my card base black, but it was to severe with this cute little bunny, so I changed it to white.  I am happy with the end result.  Thanks everyone for a great couple of challenges!

F/U Note:  We had a HUGE success with making some emergency money by having a garage sale ~ DH was on a roll selling....everything!  Kudos to him.  I spent all day and pm photographing items for Ebay~ came to a stand still when I realized  I have no idea what to charge for shipping.  I will go to the p.o. on Monday and get some boxes and rates.  Luckily, the money isn't an issue now so the pressure is off  "to get er done".  The money earned from Ebay will help to pay future bills.  Thank heaven for garage sales!! LOL

Thanks for stopping by~~