Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 191

The last Wednesday in January is upon us... how can that be???  How crazy to me that January is drawing to a close...  Time is flying so quickly!!  With another Wednesday here, it's time for a new Sketch over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Woo Hoo!!  I do hope you will check out the Challenge this week.  Our Sponsor is...  Torico of Birdie Brown...  here is a little bit about Torico -

Hello everyone! I'm Torico, the owner of Birdie Brown. I'm a mom to two kids who live in Japan. I've been loving doodling since I was a child, and have a passion for card making now!
At my Etsy shop, Birdie Brown, I'm offering whimsical and cute (Japanese "kawaii") digital stamps created from my original illustrations. I love "simple & cute" designs. So, most of my digital stamps are designed to match such a style. If you also like "simple & cute" style, you'll find something you have been wanting on Birdie Brown!!
             
This Week's Prize:  3 digital images of your choice!!!

Here is this week's Sketch:


Here is my card using Boy with a Rose.


I do hope you will play along with us this week!!
Happy Crafting!!

Blessings to you all!!


Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Sweet Sketch Wednesday is Here!!!

Hi friends - it's Wednesday - Wednesday this week has brought a bit of a cold spell to the North East.  It's been a winter that has been a bit mild so the temps in the teens seem EXTRA cold!!  Thankfully I don't mind the cold, I actually love the cold crisp air!!  But tonight I am a bit chilled...  As I type this Blog post my two Boxers are snuggled up on my bed with me and I am thankful for the warmth they are sharing!!!

Wednesday also means it's time for a new Sketch Challenge over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!!  This week  our Sponsor is new one....         Floppy Latte!!  
Here is a little bit about Floppy Latte:
Hi. I'm jessica (or FLOPPY) of FLOPPY LATTE DESIGNS. I design digital stamps and papers, and also rework old woodcuts and drawings and put them into digital stamp form.. and i'm stef (or GLITTERBABE) as i'm known in blogland. I also design digital stamps but not quite as intricately as FLOPPY does. Together we're the LATTE LADIES, or better known as FLOPPY LATTE DESIGNS. Jess is the more serious one and stef is the clown – always trying to make people laugh. ok. So she likes the limelight. Keeps me (jess) in the background creating. Together we offer a variety of stamping and scrapbooking images and items reaching out to everyone's tastes (so we think). Do drop by FLOPPY LATTE DESIGNS ( www.floppylattedesigns.com/catalog ) and have a look around. We are sure you'll see something you like and we guarantee it'll put a smile on your face!  

AND Jessica and Stef have given a  $10 Gift Certificate  to this weeks winner!!  Yay!!

Here is the Sketch:


And, here is my card...

So excited to see your creations this week...   ENJOY!!

Blessings to you!!


Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Hello Tuesday Throwdown!!

Hey there Crafty Friends!!  It' early Tuesday morning and I'm watching some snow falling from the sky.  I'm actually excited to see the weather actually resemble Winter.  We have had unseasonably warm temps for January in New England so I'm enjoying this burst of Winter that has come my way!!

I'm very excited and happy to say that I have been invited to be a part of the Design Team at Tuesday Throwdown!!  This is my first post as a member of their "B" Team.  Our Sponsor this week is MelJen's Designs and our theme is Furry Friends!!  I have three furry friends in my house - 2 Boxer dogs, Boston and Summer and one Gray Kitty named Cosmo.  I used the image Too Sweet Kitty.  The sentiment I chose is from Paper Smooches.  This card is going to a friend who has a wonderful Orange kitty named Newman.


I can't wait to see your creations!!  Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Blessings to you all!!

Monday, January 21, 2013

Sketch Saturday

Quick post tonight of a Birthday card I created for a sweet little girl who is turning 4...  She LOVES horses!!
I chose to use the Sketch from Sketch Saturday which was perfect for this Lili of the Valley stamp.  I love their sweet stamps!!  I stamped it with Memento Black Tuxedo ink and colored it in with Copics.  The papers are from a retired Close to My Heart Valentine pack.  The black gingham ribbon is from my stash.



Thanks so much for visiting!!  It is way later than I should be up and I am sure I will be paying for it when the alarm goes off...  

Blessings to you all!!
 

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Feel Better Soon

Quick card tonight for a friend who is hospitalized.  I was so excited when I saw the Sketch over at Tuesday Morning Sketches this week.  I just got a new Die from Taylored Expressions and it's the perfect Die for this card!!  I also used a stamp I have had from Smooches - simply said - Get Well Soon, stamped with "Ocean" from Close to My Heart.  The papers are from Authentique - Essentials 6 x 6 Pad.  I added brown and yellow ribbon from my stash.                

                                


Thanks for stopping by!!

Blessings to you!!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Sweet Sketch Wednesday!!

It's Wednesday friends!!  Sweet Sketch Wednesday!!  How is your January going??  I have to say that I am NOT HAPPY it's already the middle of the month...  I am SO BEHIND at work, still stuck in 2012, and when you are in accounting, that is not a good thing...  Hopefully today will be the day I join the rest of the world and bring my books into 2013...  Wish me well!!

I am loving crafting though =) and am happy to say that Sally Ann Hancock of Digi Stamp Boutique is our Sponsor this week!!

Here is a little about DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE - All images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock. My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too - often the inspiration for my designs. Hope you enjoy as much as I enjoy creating.

And this week's prize is---  6 Free Digi Images!!  WoW!!

On to our Sketch - this week it is one of my designs...

And here is my card using an image from the Louie Love Set


I hope you will play along with us this week!!  Check out the rest of the DT cards over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Have fun!!

                        Blessings to you all!!




Monday, January 14, 2013

Happy Birthday!!

Quick post for a Birthday Card I made over the weekend.  I happened upon Sunday Sketch & Stamp while Blog Hopping, and thought I would use their Sketch...

I used a favorite stamp from Sassy Cheryl of Sassy Sally celebrating!!  The papers are from my Scrap pile.  The image is colored with copics and I added some ribbon, glimmer and jewels...





I am also entering this card in the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge - Keep it Clean!

Thanks for stopping by!!