Challenges

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Cupcake Challenge #56

Here is my take on Taylor’s Cupcake Challenge #56. This was such a fun sketch- I had a hard time narrowing down a theme! Lately I have been on a flower kick, so I decided to do more pansies. I used all DeNami Design stamps, and papers were from Bazzill. Seriously, I go through their papers like crazy…they have some of the best colors out there!

I just opened a SplitCoast account- still trying to figure it all out. In between Facebook, Twitter, blogging, email and now SplitCoast, I’m hoping to find time for all of them. They are all so different, but I LOVE them all so much. Oh, and a couple of weeks ago I opened an Etsy account. I have nothing up for sale yet- I still need to figure out how to do that too! So many things to learn, so little time. Maybe I should learn one thing at a time….
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2 Sketches 4 You- Kazan’s Sketch #20

Wow, I didn’t realize it had been so long since I have posted a project! I have been super busy with cards, but a lot of them I didn’t think were worthy of putting on the blog….I only want to give you all the best!

This is my take on Kazan’s sketch this week. I have to admit, I was extremely hesitant about giving it a try. I can’t really pinpoint why, but it definitely intimidated me. However, I am happy with the end result. This is my new favorite color combo- I have made lots of other cards with this color scheme! I tried to show the Platinum Planet ink in the middle, but it’s a little hard to tell from the picture. (That’s why the picture isn’t as bright as usual) I used the new DeNami Design filigree stamps, and also their Magenta glitter. I love the colored glitters- no coloring required!
I’m hoping to get a chance to work on the bonus sketch this week. It looks like lots of fun! Until then, feel free to browse the rest of my blog and thanks for all the comments! I LOVE hearing from you all. :)
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2 Sketches 4 You- Laura’s Sketch #19

Today has been a whirlwind of a day. Worked a full day, sat in the cell phone waiting area @ the airport for a while, picked up family from the airport, came home and ate dinner, and finally was able to get some cardmaking in. I almost didn’t want to post this card, for fear that I would come up a better take on this sketch. This sketch was so much fun….I couldn’t decide what stamps I wanted to use! While helping with the class yesterday, I was talking to someone who LOVES cupcakes. Who can blame her? They are so much fun! I haven’t stamped with any in a while, so I decided it was time to take them out again. I love this color combo together- will be playing with these colors some more! I still have a baby card that needs to be made…I think these colors would look great on it, especially since it’s a girl.

On the 2 Sketches 4 You blog, they are having an “Eye Candy” giveaway. All you have to do is share a picture of your special someone. (ie husband, boyfriend) Well, I don’t have a husband or a boyfriend, but I do have two special little men in my life. They are my sweet younger brothers. Seriously, a girl could not ask for better ones! They open the door, offer the last piece of cake, cookies, candy to me, compliment my cards, and even tell me I look pretty. What more could a girl ask for? They are such little gentlemen, and I know that someday they will make for great husbands. But until then, I’ll just keep on training them. ;)
***Don’t forget about my BLOG CANDY! You only have a few more days to enter!***
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Mojo Monday #72

I was super excited with this weeks sketch from Mojo Monday. It looked so fun, and also the first Monday of each month is contest week! (Seriously, can you believe we are already in February?!) Moving along… I was in need of a birthday card for one of my greatest friends, and her favorite color is purple. Also, with spring coming soon, flowers are on my mind. Hence this purple, pansy/ spring feeling card. I’m really happy with the outcome. The polka dot ribbon and all of the stamps are from DeNami Design.

If you don’t know already, I have posted some blog candy! I will be picking a winner on Friday, so be sure to enter before then! This is my first time with the candy, but I know it won’t be my last! I already have ideas of what I want to do for my next one. *think BIGGER*
Tomorrow I am helping out with a class at a local stamp store. I’m really looking forward to it! The class if filled to the max (17 students), and the cards are really fantastic. My biggest wish right now is to get rid of this little cold that is lingering. I’ve had it for a week, and I’m SO over it.

Hope you all are staying healthy. Don’t forget about Valentine’s Day next Saturday!! I have posted some Valentine cards a few posts back- be sure to check those out too! :)

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2 Sketches 4 You- Kazan’s Sketch #19

Wow, this was a LOOOONG week. With working and being sick and then trying to recover, I have not been feeling up to creating anything. I was so excited about this weeks sketch- it was amazing (as usual). I had this great idea of combining two sketches/ challenges, but after FOUR hours of “creating,” came up with nothing. Yes, nothing! Let’s just say I went to bed feeling defeated, and almost gave up. I decided I would give it one more try, and I’m glad I did! I really like the end result- so girly and yet simple.

This week I posted my first blog candy giveaway. Click here to check out the post. It’s super easy to enter, just let me know what your favorite embellishment is!

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January 2009 Project Parade

I stumbled across the Verve blog not too long ago. They have a great group of designers, and they also have ” Project Parades.” This months theme is “A Kid At Heart.” I don’t make too many kids items, but it’s fun to go back to more basic cards, and some vibrant colors. I knew I wanted to use these DeNami Safari Animals– they are so cute and chubby! I changed up the card to make it look like a tag, but it’s really a card! I also added some Crystal Lacquer to make the animals shiny and also more dimensional….so fun!

Have you made a card recently with a kid theme? If so, send me the link so I can admire! I love looking at others creations- you guys are so inspiring!

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Cupcake Challenge #53


This is the first time I have participated in one of Taylor’s Cupcake Challenges. I really enjoy looking at all of Taylor’s creations- her work is so clean, and she has some great sketches. I had a hard time narrowing what stamps I wanted to use on this challenge, but in the end, I chose the new DeNami filigree stamps. I am constantly in need of a “just because” card….I’ll definitely be making more of these. I love these new stamps so much, I played around with them some more. *see below*

Would definitely make a cute gift set!

I made this as a birthday card for my sister. She loves the damask look, and she also enjoys these colors. In fact, I even stamped some wrapping paper to complete the look- I know she’s going to love it! I can’t wait until she comes home from Canada so I can give it to her!

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2 Sketches 4 You- Laura’s Sketch #18

First of all, can you believe I did THREE sketches before Friday?! I have to admit, I surprised myself! Okay, now that I shared my excitement….
Here’s my take on Laura’s sketch at 2 Sketches 4 You. I was a little scared to try this sketch, especially after seeing so many great cards in the gallery! Like I said in an earlier post, I’m addicted to pink, green, brown and paisley…..You will most likely be seeing more in the weeks to come! Seriously, who cannot love these colors?!
I’m so proud of myself for doing a bonus sketch…my very first one! I’m glad that it was Rae’s too- she has amazing work, and evidently amazing sketches too! If you haven’t been to her blog, it’s definitely a MUST SEE! Rae was such a sweetie…while she was on the design team for 2S4Y, she would always comment on my cards. (Rae, if you’re reading this, don’t stop! I love hearing from you!!) This sketch is one of my most favorite- definitely one to keep in mind for future card projects!
Oh, I still haven’t posted my baby card yet! That will come soon- I PROMISE!

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Mojo Monday #71

I have never participated in the “Mojo Monday” sketches…not because the sketches aren’t great…they are wonderful! This week, as soon as I saw this sketch, I knew that I HAD to participate in the fun. Lately, I have been in LOVE with pink, green, brown and paisley! I can’t get enough! (See other posts) These DeNami Design daisy stamps are some of my favorites- they also go along great with the paisley papers!

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Color Challenge #39

Woah…I did two different cards for Kristina’s color challenge this week! As you can see, I LOVE the new DeNami chickies– they can be found here. Also note, I have used more rhinestones. I’m telling ya, I just can’t get enough! I looked online, and saw all sorts of colors that I’m going to get….just can’t justify doing it right now…..I’ll write about why in another post.