LIM Sketch: Take 2--Tres Inky!

Yep.  I got inky!  I've been having lots of fun playing around with ink, and so, as I wasn't too happy with my Take 1, I decided to play with the sketch again, this time turning it and using a bit more of an artsy technique.

Here's the card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Less is More: Sketch

Simon Says Stamp & Say: What do you say?

(Thanks for this one--I used a sentiment I've never used before!)

Sentimental Sundays: Paint/Inks

(Water coloring and spritzing is soooo much fun!)

Fashionable Stamping: Anything Goes

This one was so much fun!  I stamped my silhouette floral image and then water colored my inks over the top.  I then sprayed some of my homemade glimmer mist (made with metallic paints and water) just a bit and dried the panel most of the way.  After doing this, I ran it through a dry embossing folder to add some more interest.  A few rhinestones as well for a bit of pizazz.  Layered it onto the card and then added my pennant sentiment and there you have it! :)  Can you see the bird?  I hope so--it looks so pretty in real life!

Okay, let's take a look at another fruit card, shall we?  Made with the same Fiskars stamp set called Fresh Fruit, this is another super fun and CAS card. :)

Here it is~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Pile It On: Cute as Can Be

(I hope this is cute enough...I rather think

the sentiment is darling!)

Stampalot Challenge: What's Your Crafty Passion?

(I've been really into CAS and am trying

to perfect my technique as well as working

on paper masking technique)

Catch the Bug: Color Inspiration

 

 So much fun using these bananas!!!  Instead of glossy accents, as I don't really perceive bananas as "juicy", I used some glitter!  And of course, a few rhinestones!  I've made another banana card as well, going the other way, but you'll have to wait to see it. ;) 

Thanks for stopping by--hope you can come and play along at these fun challenges!  Happy stamping! :)

Shhhhh....

 ....don't tell anyone I popped over to post some quick cards! ;)  I realized that some of the challenges I wanted to enter were ending, so I thought I'd show you some these...I may post more than once tonight, hope that it's okay! ;)

Here's the card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Pile it On!: Let's Get Outdoors

Digi Haven: Floral images (find this one here)

Sweet & Sassy Digi Challenge: CAS with 2 layers

That's it, I'm out! Email me if you want to know how I made this--it was fun water coloring again!!!  See ya again soon...Happy crafting! :)

PS: I have digi blog candy here!  AND the fabulous Karen has some blog candy too!  Find it here!  And a sneak peek--

FINALLY!

I have been trying to enter a challenge over at A Day For Daisies FOR A LONG TIME.  Seriously.  For about 3 months--ever since I discovered it!  So imagine my delight when my printer FINALLY decided to print my digi images off correctly!  HOORAY!!!

Here's the card I've made~

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I used patterned paper that I have had for over a year--it's about time that it got some show time!  It's fabulous!  I've also used rhinestones and an enamel rose that was purchased at the recent famous craft store garage sale (details about some of my finds here) and some ribbon and gold glimmer mist that I've had for forever!  OH, and the amazing free digi image from A Day For Daisies!!!

I'd like to enter this into these challenges~

A Day For Daisies: Go Vintage & Add Polka Dots (you can't tell, but the skirt and leg warmers are polka dotted as well as some of my papers)

Top Tip Tuesday: Dig Out The Old! (TIP: Rotate/reorganize your stored embellishments every so often so that you can remember what you own--that way you don't over buy/re-buy things!)

Pile It On: Patterns: Mix the Scales (I've used teeny tiny polka dots and a patterned paper that has all sorts of sizes of patterns!)

On a completely unrelated note, my cold is progressing and continuing to make my life oh so fabulous.  Luckily I get out for summer break tomorrow!  HUZZAH!!!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you like my newest endeavor into digital stamp artwork!  AND, I hope you join in the fun at these fabulous challenges!  Happy stamping, friends!

A couple of cards...

...not me and my DH.  Actual cards.  Thank you to those of you who either laughed, giggled, or groaned.  At least a few of you got it! ;)  But I digress...

I've got 2 cards to show you tonight.  The first one uses the Everything Eleanor set sent from good old GB by one of my dearest blogging friends, Jacqueline, in exchange for some US only sets. :)  THANK YOU, JACQUELINE!  We really must do this again sometime! ;)

Here's the card~

Details~

For these challenges~

Clean & Simple: Sketch

Paper Sundaes: Ribbon & Pearls

CAS-ual Fridays: CAS card + Flowers

Okay, now onto card #2!!!  This card utilizes some of my favorite Bo Bunny butterflies, gorgeous Prima crystals, and GLITTER.  Plus fabulous stitched pleated ribbon from Stampin' Up!

Here's the card~

Details~

For these challenges~

Retro Sketches: Sketch

The Pink Elephant: Springtime

Pile It On: Mother's Day NO FLOWERS

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday: Butterflies

Thanks for stopping by!  Sorry to those of you who I've offended by bragging about my $7 bag, but I couldn't help but share the news!  Look for MORE projects featuring my new stamps soon!  Happy stamping!!! :)