Here are a few of my favorite links from blog reading this week: I used to love embroidering with my grandma … now I've been thinking more about stitching on paper. The Hand Embroidery Network is a great resource for learning new stitches. Yummy taco soup that sounds perfect for the cooler weather. Adorable Sesame … Read more
I decided to stick with the Halloween theme again and ink up this fun new Witches Boots stamp from Northwoods. I used Basic Grey Eerie papers and this week's CPS sketch 135 for my design. I colored the boots with prismacolor pencils using the lighter colors to blend. The background was sponged with punchinella, and … Read more
I realized I don't have very many Halloween cards made, and I have several stamps in my stash that haven't seen ink. I picked up this fun Martha Stewart fence on clearance a few years ago, and the sentiment was from a set from last year. I used today's Super Sunday Sketch from 365 Cards. I … Read more
This week's SCS Featured Stamper is NancyRuth. I chose her All Sales Final, CC196 card for my inspiration. I loved the layout and the Heidi Swapp Chandelier. I changed up the Colors, DP, and Sentiment, and omitted the marker-drawn frames. To create the background, I sponged through Punchinella … love the effect. The Chandelier is … Read more
It's hard to believe the Caardvarks SketchFest has come to an end. Thanks so much to all of you who have joined the fun … it's been a blast. I've discovered lots of new blogs and seen tons of inspiration. Today's sketch has lots of fun layers. I was able to incorporate lots of fun … Read more
This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge website ~ The Pajama Squid ~ was suggested by Kelly (aka schirmcat) of the Gingham Girl. She loved the whimsical designs and great name … and I did too. My card was inspired by this fabulous Space Bibby Mom N Mia Quilts. I loved those fabulous space themed designs, as well as … Read more
I can't believe it's Friday already … having a sketch a day this week has really made the time fly by. Heidi has another great sketch for us today … I love repeating squares. I cut letters from designer paper for the squares and then added a foam thickers '2' to finish the sentiment. I … Read more
The SketchFest at Caardvarks has been a blast so far … and today's sketch by the amazing Heidi Van Laar is another fabulous one. I really love the combination of round and square elements. To incorporate the cool shape of the designer paper, I extended my sketch to a 4" x 8" design. I used more of … Read more
I have had a lot of fun looking at all of the Sketch cards for this weeks Caardvarks / Studio Calico Sketchfest. I particularly enjoyed all of the fun takes on the Tuesday sketch … so many creative designs. Heidi has another great sketch for us today. Those layered panels have so many great possibilities. For … Read more
When I saw that JustRite Stampers was sponsoring this week's CPS Sketch, I knew I had to break out my new JustRite Christmas Treasures Borders and Centers (3 1/4"). A big thank you to JustRite for letting the Caardvarks Crew try out some of their stamp sets. Even though my card design isn't particularly original, … Read more