by Lisa | Jun 24, 2016 | Card Challenges |
Hello Crafty Friends,
TGIF… Thank God It’s Friday! I have a few challenges that I’ll be entering this weekend and to kick things off I’m playing over on the CAS(E) this sketch, CASology blogs… I’ve never done a combo on a challenge but I thought the sketch and the cue word played right into what I needed. I have a wedding to attend this evening and what better way to fill my need for a wedding card for the happy couple. Well here’s my take on the sketch and cue word.
Crafty Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Neenah Solar White (80b)
Stamps: SSS Roses For You, Altenew Label Love
Die: SSS Roses For You
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Various Copics (RV14, 17,19 YG67, B0000, 0)
Accessories: Clear Wink of Stella
Have a great day!
“Inky Hugs”
by Lisa | Jun 22, 2016 | Card Challenges, Retro Sketch Challenges |
Happy Wednesday my crafty peeps…. I’m back with Retro Wednesday it’s time for the Retro Sketches weekly challenge….. I feel like I need to go “Float in a Boat” on the ocean as hot as it has been here in So. Cal…. I’m sitting here on the sofa with the fan blowing on me this evening trying to stay cool. I just feel so lazy I need to go to the mall to pick out a dress for a wedding on Friday geez.. I know I’m cutting it close for sure. I just don’t even want to go back out in the heat…. I’m so excited I was chosen as the Queen of Clean over on the Freshly Made Sketches blog and I got an Honorable mention on the CASology Blog.. Woot.. Woot.. this girl is trying to do big things in this crafty world. I won my first challenge that has been a dream of mine for some time now my other dream is to be on a Design Team one day soon. Well enough about the heat and me just going on and on…. Here’s my take on the sketch!
Crafty Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Neenah Solar White (80b)
Patterned Paper: Carta Bella (6×6) Yacht Club paper pad
Stamps: Lawn Fawn Float My Boat
Dies: SU Banner Framelits
Accessories: Various Twines (May Arts), Various Enamel Dots
Well my crafty friends that’s it for this weeks Retro Wednesday….Hope You Like.
Enjoy the rest of the week we’re almost there….
“Inky Hugs”
by Lisa | Jun 20, 2016 | Card Challenges |
Well Hello! it’s me again I’m loving life right now it’s nice to enter all of these challenges I’m just having so much fun playing in my haven. This evening I have a couple of cards for you my mind is still in a fog when it comes to the Colour Q …. so I’m going to pass on that one this week. It’s Monday evening and I’m happy the day is coming to an end.. it’s just closer to the weekend. I’m playing on a new challenge this week called Curtain Call and the theme is Tasty Tropics… I couldn’t wrap my brain around this one until I started thinking about all the pineapples that I’ve been seeing on different blogs here and there. Well here’s my take on the sketch.. Enjoy!
Crafty Supplies:
Cardstock: Neenah Solar White Base, Piglet Punch Trim, Pebbles/6×6 Everyday Jen Hadfield Patterned paper.
Other: Cardstock stickers (Everyday), Aqua Trimmed green ribbon (May Arts), EK Success border punch (Diamond Flower).
Next up is my take on the CAS(E) this sketch! challenge, well my crafty peeps hope you like this one as well. I went deep into the crafty drawers this weekend for some reason I’m loving the perfect pearls look. Enough of my blabbering right let’s get down to business.
Crafty Supplies:
Cardstock: Neenah Black Cardstock
Stamp: Avery Elle Floral Frame, Hero Arts April 2016 Kit
Specialty Ink: Versamark, Perfect Pearls (Mint, Pearl, Gold)
Embossing Powder: Clear Hero Arts, Ultra Fine Gold SSS
Well my crafty peeps I’m going to do some reading hope you enjoy the cards be safe.
“Inky Hugs”
by Lisa | Jun 19, 2016 | Card Challenges |
Happy Sunday my crafty peeps… well it’s pretty hot here in Southern Cal this weekend. I went to Susan’s class yesterday…. it was so much fun lot’s of new Stamping up goodies. I had a great time it’s always good to go back to where it all began plus I just love those ladies. Well you know me I’m playing in a few challenges this weekend and today is my normal weekend post. The first challenge is Freshly Made Sketches. I’m also going to play in a new one as well Casology the theme is Masculine. I’m also trying to pull it together to play over on my favorite blog Colour Q.. as always I’m stumped on ideas something will come to me later you watch. I’m hoping your having a great weekend and for us peeps here in So. Cal I hope we stay cool and out of the heat. Well here you go my crafty peeps! check these out. Hope you like.
Crafty Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Neenah Solar White (80b), Bazzill Vellum
Stamp: Lawn Fawn (Donut Worry), Jane Doodles (Donut) Sentiment
Ink: Distressed Cracked Pistachio, Various Copics ( E31,40,43,55,57,59 R,81,83,85)
Dies: Lawn Fawn Donut Worry, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Border
Accessories: Liquid Pearls Ballerina, Martha Stewart Glitter, YSC Gel Extreme 0.7 White Pen,
Next up is the CASology cue card challenge this one is a first for me … well I just love this lil chief set by MFT and I just happen to have the most awesome guy in my life he’s not a chef but he can surely cook. Well here’s my take on the sketch my cute lil chef isn’t he just adorable…..
Crafty Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Neenah Solar White (80lb), Pebbles Harvest 6×6 paper pad
Stamp Set: MFT Recipe For Happiness
Inks: Versafine Onyx Black, Various Copics: C1,3,5 R35,37 E50,53 BV20, 100 T5,6
Accessories: Wink of Stella Clear Ink, SU Dimensionals, Sakura Black Jelly Roll Pen
Well My crafty friends I’m closing for the evening need to finish dinner and the game starts at 5pm, Have a blessed week until my next post be safe and stay cool!
“Inky Hugs”
by Lisa | Jun 13, 2016 | Card Challenges, CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge, ColourQ Challenge |
Hello My Crafty Friends…..hat’s off to another Monday the start of the work week. I have lots of fun for you this evening. I’ve been working on several challenges over the past week. I would like to share some of them with you. I’m playing over on the Cas(e) this Sketch, Colour Q blogs. The Colour Q blog is a little tricky for me the color combo has a few old SU colors that are way before my time bordering blue & taken with teal. I got the taken with teal covered I borrowed it from a friend. Let’s see if I can find something in this haven of mine to pull it off I love the image of the heart and the color combo is amazing. Well first up is the Case this Sketch challenge..
Crafty Supplies:
Paper: Melon Mambo (SU), Neenah Solar White (80 lb), Metallics CS (TE), Pebbles (Jen Hadfield 6×6 paper pad).
Stamp: Concord & 9TH (Layers of Love)
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories: Glue Dots, SU Dimensionals, My Minds Eye Enamel Dots, Pebbles (Jen Hadfield accent stickers).
Here you go my crafty friends… here’s my take on the Colour Q challenge lots of work but over all I’m satisfied with the outcome…. well tell me what you think.
Crafty Supplies:
Paper: Basic Grey CS(SU), Neenah solar White (80b), Soft Suede CS (SU), Bazzill Evening Surf CS
Ink: Taken With Teal Soft Suede (SU) Hero Arts Unicorn Pigment Ink,
Accessories: Paper Smooches Get Well Die
Enjoy the rest of your week my crafty friends.
“Inky Hugs”
by Lisa | Jun 8, 2016 | Card Challenges, CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge |
Hello Crafty Friends it’s Hello Wednesday! I’m playing over on the CAS(E) this Sketch blog this evening. I have a good one for you remember my 4 attempts to get a card made for the ColourQ challenge the other day… the one that I put so much work into yeah! this girl forgot to post her card on the challenge link go figure right! Well I’ve really been enjoying spending time in my haven creating…. I’ve even been reorganizing and cleaning up the haven so it feels good to create. Well this post is going to be short I’m waiting for the Warrior’s Cavaliers game tonight…. I’m rooting for the Warriors. Well my crafty friends here’s my take on the sketch…
Crafty Supplies:
Base: Neenah Solar White (80b)
Ink: Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Dried Marigold, Mustard Seed, Scattered Straw Distressed Ink
Stamp: MFT Label Tape
Accessories: Simon Says Stamp (Hello Die), MFT Label Tape Die
Ok! my crafty peeps I’m going to sign off for tonight.
Enjoy the rest of your week and we’re almost there…
“Inky Hugs”
