Sketch n Stash Sketch Challenge #63- A Wedding Card

 Here's my version of this week's Sketch n Stash Challenge.  I'm so happy that I've had some "feel good" time this week and have been able to spend some time in my art studio.  It's feels so good!

I'm still having a rough time fighting my Lyme Disease but I'm trying to keep a positive attitude.

This card was requested by my sister who is attending a wedding next weekend.

Those are swarovski cystals adorning the wedding cake.

And the inside...

CPS #222 Challenge

Here's my version of this week's Card Positioning Systems Challenge.

And the inside to match:

Stamps/Images: SU (sentiment)

Paper:  K & Company Que Sera Sera Paper Stack (fish image and background papers),  SU cardstock

Ink/Coloring: Black pigment ink with clear embossing powder (Sentiment)

Accessories: Nestabilites die cuts, Grosgrain and Organza Ribbon,  Assorted Metal Findings

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #121

Here is my version of this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.

Here's the inside to match.

Stamps/Images: SU

Paper:  K & Company Que Sera Sera Paper Stack,  Georgia Pacific White Cardstock

Ink/Coloring: Black pigment ink with clear embossing powder (Celebrate), Black Archival Ink for Peaches- Colored with Prismacolor Pencils

Accessories: Nestabilites die cuts,  Sewing Machine and Assorted Metal Findings

Mojo Monday #195

Here's my version of this week's Mojo Monday sketch.  I'm excited that I have felt well enough to get into my art studio a little bit for the first time in over 4 months.

Stamps/Images: SU

Paper: DCWV All Dressed Up Cardstock

Ink/Coloring: Black pigment ink with clear embossing powder

Accessories: Nestabilites die cuts, Martha Stewart Lace Border Punch, Black and White Organza Ribbon, Micheal's Bridal Flowers, Pink Brads, Misc. Leaves

One Sheet Wonder Card #3

Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 months since my last post!  Time flies when you are sick as a dog I guess (it really doesn't but we'll go with that...).  I've been fighting my way back from a debilitating case of Late Stage Lyme Disease for over a year now.  I never know from one day to the next how I will feel and it's been 4 months since I've even stepped foot in my art studio but I made it in there today and I even made several cards so it was a productive day.  

Before I share those new cards, I need to show you the last of my One Sheet Wonder project that I was making in February.  This is card #3 and I can't believe it but I forgot to photograph cards #4 and #5 from this set.  Sorry about that!

This card is made from my One Sheet Wonder background paper that is pictured below at end of this post.  The background paper was made using the White Outline Techinque and Twinkling H2O watercolors.

Here's the inside.  I like to use a scrap of background paper on the inside to give it nice finished look.

And here's the background sheet that I started this project with.  It's so easy.  Just randomly stamp a whole sheet of paper with clear or white pigment ink and emboss with clear embossing powder.  Then randomly add Twinkling H2O's watercolors to give it colorful shimmery look.  Any watercolors would work. 

I'm so sorry I don't have the last two cards to share.  I have some other cards to share very soon though.  Thanks for stopping and sticking with me even though I haven't added any new posts in a while.  I keep hoping that I'll be well enough to keep this blog going and maybe that will happen soon.  


PS- I don't know if you noticed but I have a new picture in the profile section of this blog.  My niece is a photographer and she's just amazing.  If you are interested in seeing some of her other work, she has a facebook page.  Click here to see her page- Amanda Diefenbach Photography.  Click "like" while you are there!  

One Sheet Wonder - 2nd Card

 Here is the second of five cards for this One Sheet Wonder Project.  The background paper was made using the White Outline Techinque and Twinkling H2O watercolors.  Click here for easy directions on how to do the White Outline Technique.

 This giant flower was created by layering several different sized flowers from my stash together.  The pearl brad in the center holds all the layers together nicely.  I used a little green ribbon to create the illusion of leaves.

 And here's the inside of the card.  It's so easy to jazz up the inside by just adding a strip of background paper scrap.

Once I share the other three cards with this project, I will add a post showing the whole project.

Stamps/Images: SU

Paper: Marco's watercolor paper, Coral and Banana Cardstock

Ink/Coloring: 

Accessories: Pearl brad, Assorted Flowers, grosgrain ribbon

A Late Challenge Card- CPS 202

This is the first card of my second One Sheet Wonder project this week.  I used a card sketch from last week's Card Positioning Systems challenge which is pictured on the right.  I'm too late to add it to their links but that's okay.  Better late than never.

I made the background paper for this project using the White Outline Technique again. It's so easy and makes such a beautiful background.  Click here for easy directions.  I used Twinking H2O watercolors and it gives it a beautiful shimmer.

I was able to make 5 cards with this one sheet of handmade background paper and I'll be sharing them all as well as the whole project.