CAS(E) this Sketch!

Here is a sketch I could [= probably will] get a wee bit addicted to... just sayin' you might be prepared for several helpings =/

 

 

Still working on the Bras for a Cause set for Christina's event coming up next week... I sure hope my collection of cards earns these ladies a few dollars for their efforts.  They really work hard to make a difference.

 

Here is my first card for CTS #96, and the final one for BFaC: 

 

Supplies: Wplus9 cs; PTI Smokey Shadow CS; SSS thinking of you, ink, and balloon die;

MFT Moroccan border die; my own inside sentiment.



Mojo Monday No. 366

I actually started this card at the beginning of the week with the card stock I'd used while CASEing Vicki Dutcher over at Muse.  Without ever having laid eyes on the Mojo Monday's challenge, I think it may have been in the cards =/  See if you agree.

For inspiration, the fabulous Julee Tillman gives us this sketch:

 

With that in mind [and second helpings possible] I give you:

 

PTI Smokey Shadow card base; Precious Remembrance sentiment heat embossed in Ranger Pewter;

MME DP; MFT Gerbera Dies with their Fuse Green CS; SU and Cuttlebug embossing folders.

 

Because I have one more card to make for Bras with a Cause, and the Verve company was so generous with the prize I received during the Coffee Day, you may be seeing pink before you know it!

 





The Card Concept No. 20

What a seasonal delight this inspiration photo

and color combo is, right?

 

It couldn't come at a better time for me, as I get my "cards in a row" for our grands.  Those kids just can't get enough of their Grampy's terrible jokes.  So for Drew - 6, who writes her own knock-knock jokes - OH! and The Card Concept :) I present my [maybe? 'cuz I'm never sure] a Clean and Graphic card:

 

The orange DP is from last year's Recollections' Halloween 4x6 pad,

A little bit of Word from my PC; and those extra expressive Google Eyes? from J.A.'s

 

Here is the punch-line?!:

 

I promise I didn't manipulate those eyes... but aren't they just perfect like this?

She's like [don't waste my time] Who's there? and [like I don't know this one] Boo who?

hey... tap, tap, tap... is this thing on? =/

 





A Cure for the Monday Blues

Wow... would it not be great if Monday could be Sunday, and Saturday be Friday?  With the full moon brightly shining through my bedroom drapes, and the time change looming, my body-clock is really out of sorts!

At any rate!  I was so happy to see that the deadline for A Cure for the Monday Blues challenge extended their submission date... love that challenge and have missed the last few weeks!! =/

So.  For challenge #31, here is the amazing inspiration photo... which makes me want to climb in amongst that fab bedding and read a great book:

 

I give you my take:

 



The beautiful pinks and yellows of the MME papers; Ivory PTI CS; a scrap negative Love - die from Paper Smooches and W&W words.

 

Sorry for the shadow of the window screen in my 'photo set-up.'  It may be time to take them down... another seasonal change to deal with =/  This challenge was just the bright spark my day needs!



Time Out . . An apple a day...

... keeps the doctor away?  Time Out is looking for an apple... hope this does the trick, as Loll's inspiration is just gorgeous!



For Time Out with a Twist of Apple:

Reverse Confetti Tag, Too. W&W words, and a darling

little $1 stamp set from J.A.s, and scraps of DP.

And, look! a bit of washi... only my second time using it!

 

 

 

 



Vicki Dutcher - Muse No. 88

I am usually not so early with my Muse submission.  I like to take a look on a daily basis to get a feel for the inspiration; think about what supplies I have that would work for it.  Yesterday?  BAM!!  Vicki Dutcher's inspiration card just grabbed me, and away I went!!

Here is Vicki's inspiration... see if it gives you a burst of creative energy,too:

 

I didn't have a quality black cardstock, so I reached for Smoky Shadow from PTI and Ranger Fine Detail embossing powder, and another dose of one of my favorite Technique Tuesday sentiments.

 

For Muse 88, and Vicky:

 

 

I love this look so much, I made a second helping:

 

This time Fuse Green CS from MFT - which totally reads gold to my eyes, Ranger Pewter embossing powder, Clearly Besotted sentiment,

and that brilliant Agapanthus cling stamp from Stampendous.

 

Oh! that vellum?  Inked on the back with ink pad - dries slowly, but I love the look and the ability to make any color I want!  Some inks work better than others, so you'll have to do a little experiment on your own... don't make the mistake I did... let it dry, overnight, so the ink doesn't transfer to your card!!



Muse No. 87 - Kimberly Weiner

I am so pleased to see Kimberly Weiner of Weinerhoneymooners as Guest Designer at the Muse Challenge this week!!  Kim is an ever-present, constant cheerleader to all of us, isn't she? Her comments are always positive, and humorous  - which  you know tickles my fancy. I personally think her cards get more beautiful daily!

Here is Kim's gorgeous inspiration:

Love the colors - and that bird!

 



When is enough, enough?  That is the hardest thing for me... when to say 'when!'  So here you go, Kimberly and Muse #87:

 



 

Mama Elephant Sweet Havana, stamps and banner die.

Milled Lavender Distress Ink - a sweet prize from Jennifer McGuire!!

And a touch of Old Olive-S.U. - old color, still love it!