Mulberry Wood Birthday

I used this week's Unscripted Sketch with images, papers and embellishments from the Everyday in Mulberry Wood Papercrafting CD-Rom. The little bunny in her cute little dress will be perfect for my niece's birthday.  I printed the images twice in slightly different sizes to get a larger sentiment and focal flower … I inked both … Read more

Brambly Hedge

Brambly Hedge is a series of illustrated children's books by Jill Barklem, based around a community of self-sufficient mice who live together in the tranquil surroundings of the English countryside.  This week, Crafter's Companion is releasing several stamp sets and papercrafting CDs that feature images from this beloved series … and I've got a sneak … Read more

Once Upon a Time

This week's SplitCoast Stampers Inspiration Challenge comes from Limoges Box Collector.  I chose this Cinderella Magic Coach to inspire my design. I stamped the Butterfly Collage from Crafter's Companion Birds & Butterflies in light blue ink.  Next I stamped the Princess Carriage and Crown from the same stamp set in India Ink on top.  I … Read more

Ducky Birthday

A fun birthday card using the Sunday Sketch Challenge at Studio Calico … I used products from four different kits to create this fun design.  I started with the chevron paper scrap that I cut into strips and worked from there. I used my new Spectrum Noir markers to color my Tiny Wood Veneer Stars to … Read more

Silly Retrobot

I wanted to break out some of the fabulous Reminisce products I purchased on my trip … so I used the Sketch Challenge from PageMaps together with the Washi Tape Challenge at Paper Crafts Connection. Thie fun collection is called Retrobot.  I used Washi Tape to create the frame for the sketch … I love … Read more

Cowboy Celebration

 My card for this week's SCS Inspiration Challenge comes from this Contemporary Wall Mural Wine Rack from Bella Soleil.  I loved the different colored panels and circle elements from the wine holders. The panels are also found in this week's Freshly Made Sketch. I stamped the cowboy in light brown ink adding color with colored pencils … Read more

Hooligan Birthday

This week's Unscripted Sketch is perfect for scrapbook pages … or fun cards like this one. I had fun with these cute little Hooligan Countdown Flashcards from Sassafras.  I covered the number *4* with a *HB* stamp from Stampin' Up and added a Thicker *U* sticker.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts Monster Fun.