Halloween Checkerboard, AHSC # 20

This card was inspired by sketch #20 at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC).  I sure hope you come join in on the challenge fun!  We love to see new faces, new inspiration and new friends!

This card I was so inspired by I made a coloured version and a black and white version.  I used CTMH stamps but I could not find the stamps anywhere, so I guess the ghost of Halloween has floated in and mysteriously taken my stamps.......damn ghost!

I stamped the images then fussy cut or hand cut them out.  I used SU dimensionals, layering them onto patterned paper ( or black cardstock and then patterned paper).  The sentiment was stamped with memento black ink then I used the direct to paper inking on the sides.   I tied some purple and white twine from The Twinery around the sentiment block.......and voila (presto bamo) the card was finished! Happy haunting everyone. 

Cheers, 

T

Geraniums by Beccy's Place

Oh my word this set is so versatile!

  I used a per coloured image to create the calendar front.  I decorated both sides so that when the year is done then it can be used as a place to put photos and display family events:). I used the upcoming year so I can gift this project:). I wanted the flower part to stand out as they are very vibrant, so I used glossy accents to crate a shine.

This is the flipped side:

Beccy's images are so easy to use and they get the creative juices flowing because they inspire all sorts of projects!  I would say that a trip over to 

Beccy's Place to view all her wonderful digi's is worth your time and money:)

Have a scrap happy day
cheers
t

Always thinking of you/AHSC #19

This weeks challenge by Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge is number 19!  My oh my the time sure flies.

 I love this little stack of cups by The Doodle Garden.  It is a digital stamp!  I really encourage anyone who has not tried digital stamps to do it!  I know once I did I have been hooked ever since!  I used Cosmo Circuit  Paper ; however, for the life in me I cannot remember the line name.  I used thie same line to not only create the card but also to paper piece the cups as well.  I used copic cool grey no.3 for shadows and yellow and green copics to color the striped cups.

I used Doodlebug twine that I purchased from C.C. designs.  The buttons came from the mega box of assorted buttons that keep growing at our house.  I also used a Stampin Up scalloped boarder punch. I framed everything with Stampin Up basic black cardstock and used one of their sentiments too.

 

Hope you have a scrap happy day wherever you live.  

Happy Crafting!

Cheers,

T

Thank you Chichi Memories

Today I have been published with Chichi and welcomed to their team of amazing and talented ladies!  Thank you for the experience:). Check out all the cute digi images and blog Chichi blog.  Hope you have a great day;)

Cheers,
T

"T" is for tea from chichi memories

Oh my word what fun this was to create!  Just like the images at Chichi Memories, it was a fantastic and sweet project.  I used Cosmo Cricut paper which had the right balance of pink with girlish fun.  I loved this little girl image!

She was easy to paper piece.  I used copic sketch markers for the skin and teacup.  The skin colors that I use (almost all the time) are E00, E11 and the cheeks are R20.  These go to colors are easy to blend and super quick to lay down and look good.

I used Tattered Angles chalkboard spray.  I just loved how it matched the little girls outfit.  Plus my daughter loved spraying the mist and flinging it all over.  She did a happy dance and declaimed "I LOVE CRAFTS".

The tiny letters are from Cosmo Cricut.  The pink letter "T", is from letters I would consider my stash!  I do declare that this school year be more about using my stash rather than looking for so much new product.  I challenge you to dig out some old supplies, purchase a few new supplies and PURCHASE these cutie patootie stamps from ChiChi Memories!  Don't forget to take a picture and show us your awesome work using these stamps.

Hope you have a scrap happy day! 

Cheers,

T

Silhouette, AHSC #18

This card was inspired by the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge # 18.  Here is the sketch:

This card was simple to create and (I think) it carries a sweet message:). I started with Stampin up while cardstock and cut it larger than needed.  I thought when I seen other cards completed in this fashion a Breyer had done the work (plus I couldn't figure out where my giant mess my daubers were). So in the end I inked up my Speedball Brayer with CTMH ink, I started with the blue and worked down to the green grass.  On the grass I rolled the Brayer back and forth to get the hilly effect.  The clouds were accomplished using inkadinkadoo masking paper.

Next I inked up CTMY Childhood Portrait images (tree and children) with black ink and placed on the cardstock.  My next adventure was to size the card and trim it down.  I used CTMH seam binding ribbon.  i MUST say that it is one of the nicest ribbons i have ever used!  love it.  it is soft and silky and ties in a sweet bow like a dream!  it is worth the money and i wish i had more of the stuff.I love the patterned paper in this line.  It is from Simple Stories. I always finish the inside of my cards and the inside of this is strips of patterned paper laying helter skelter.  

Hope you enjoyed another card inspiration from AHSC!  I hope you join us this week and whip up an entry!  We love to see any project that this sketch has inspired you to do:)

Cheers

T

Pop by Sometime, AHSC #17

This card was inspired by Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC).

I love the honeycomb shapes!  It is just a happy way to be!  I used Whimsie Doodles images and sentiment.  Aren't they cute?  I think the sentiment is sweet.  How whimsical to put that sentiment  with a girl holding popcorn! The colouring was all done with copics and recently I seen a neat way to post pictures of the markers used for a project...I think I will try it for the next one.  It's great to learn new ways to show product and projects:)

The paper line used for this project is simple stories.  I love the colors and combination of patterns.  I hope you enjoy.  Have a scrap happy day! 

Cheers,

T

Inside card:

DID YOU KNOW?

That an amazing company is looking for design Team members?  Who you ask?  No other than 

                                                        

                                                        YOUR NEXT STAMP!  

YNS needs your talent and love for creating projects with digital images.  If you love using digis then go ahead and apply!  Click DT details at YNS

These are a few projects that I am submitting for the DT call:

Happy Birthday Princess

Christmas Monkey

I love you Beary much!

Hope you all try out and show them all the talent that exists!  Have a super scrappy day!
Cheers,
T

Copper Evergreen

This little dandy just took a few minutes and the effects are worth while!  The cardstock is all Stampin up.  The gold cord I got at a thrift store and the stamp is a Stampin up stamp (from 2006). The tree was completed by stamping with versa mark and then taking the perfect pearls copper dust and their feather light brush and dusting over the top.  When the versa mark dries it is like a glue for the copper powder and it sticks in place.  I chose no sentiment on the inside or outside of the card because it could be used as a notecard close to or after the holidays.  Hope you have had a scrap happy day.  

Cheers,

T

Cartwheel Posey, AHSC #16

This little cutie came from a Annabelle Stamps. I used My Minds Eye patterned paper with colorbok cardstock.  My image is coloured with copics and I paper pieced her shirt and pants.  The sentiment comes from stampin up and it is embossed and i used a large oval punch from them too.  I used doodlebug twine and the centre of the flower has some red stickles ( I think it is razzleberry). I really must pay closer attention to these wonderful products.  I have to be honest and say when I am crafting I am not thinking about who made what....

This card was designed for Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  I am proud to say I am part of their design team and am loving the opportunity!  Hop on over to see us at http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.ca/.  We will be happy to see your creations!

Have a scrap happy kinda day

Much love,

Tarah