Unscripted Sketches #240

The patterned paper I used for this card is by Cosmo Cricket called Circa 1934. It's a few years old, but I still love it! I have plenty of sheets left and I know I'll be creating more cards with it. This is my interpretation of the Unscripted Sketch this week. 

I used the Tim Holtz Alteration On The Edge Die called Torn Notebook for the top edge of my paper.  I ripped the bottom edge. Then I inked the edges and ruffled the torn notebook edge.

The sentiment and image is from the Sweet 'n Sassy stamp set called Celebrate Today.

Please join us this week with your take on the sketch above. All the details are on the blog post over at Unscripted Sketches! You don't have to have a blog in order to play. If you load your creations to a gallery, just add the direct link to your project and be sure to give credit for the sketch to Unscripted Sketches. That's it!

Products Used:
Base Cardstock - PTI in True Black
Patterned Paper - Circa 1934 - Cosmo Cricket
Stamps - Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps - Celebrate Today
Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot & Festive Berries, Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black
Twine Cording by Maya Road in Blackberry
Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations Die - Torn Notebook

Cards Using Cosmo Cricket Scraps + Washi Tape

 

I found a scrap of Cosmo Cricket cardstock in my stash that was large enough to make three cards. For this one I used the flower pattern and for the other two I used the striped side. I used washi tape on all three. Out of all of them, I think this one is my favorite! No special reason why, but I suspect it's the black that does it.

 

I stamped a flower and embossed it with white embossing powder. I love the center on this flower. It's the Newsprint Candi from Craftworkcards. 

I used glue dots on the buttons when I attached them to the washi tape. I've found that they don't adhere very well. This job called for the heavy duty hot glue gun!

Products used for these cards:
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket
Washi Tape from various manufacturers
PTI in White and True Black
Sentiment: Hero Arts - Find Joy - CL497
Sentiment: Hero Arts - All Occasion - CL272
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Black Soot for edges
Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black for sentiment
Flower - Autumn Leaves - Rhonna Farrer - AL2586
Flower Center - Candi from Craftworkcards - Newsprint
Cloud9 Design Rain Dots
Bakers Twine
Buttons
White Embossing Powder

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Baby Cards

Today I'm going to share three baby cards. Last year my friend Cheyenne asked for some graduation cards. I feel fortunate that this year she requested even more! Thankfully she wasn't in a hurry and didn't need them until July. They made it in the mail the other day, so I'm right on time! The order also included some wedding, sympathy and more graduation cards which I'll share in the next few days. After that I'll post a Christmas card order I'm just finishing up for my very patient sister-in-law.

The first card is a onsie.

When I was first asked about baby cards, I wondered what I would use. I don't use digital diecuts and I have a limited supply of baby products. I really couldn't find alot of baby paper that I was very thrilled with either. I even looked for baby paper while I was in the Cities and while on vacation and still came up empty handed. After some research, I'm very pleased with how all three of my cards turned out! For this onsie, I used a square of cardstock and my circle punch.

Nestabilities and a circle punch formed the bib on this card. All three baby cards were to be non-gender. That made it even easier.

Again I used nestabilities for the baby carriage. I think this one is so cute! For my handle, I cut apart a shimmer chipboard flourish from Making Memories.

Products used for all cards include: PTI Cardstock, Bazzill Cardstock, Basic Glitter Paper from Best Creation Inc, Stamps from Studio G i-Clear, Penny Black (inside sentiment) and Hero Arts, Patterned Paper from Little Yellow Bicycle - Sweet Summertime - Summer Garden & Babysaurus - Big Dino Dots, Buttons, Ric Rac, Ribbon, Brads, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensional Stickers from EK Success, Open Scallop Edge Punch from EK Success, Nestabilities, Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type Stickers.

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Card Patterns Sketch Challenge #109

I was experimenting with an old punch and created this flower. Then I saw the new weekly sketch challenge from Card Patterns and had to give it a try. This is what I came up with:

Here's the sketch I worked from:

For my scalloped edges I took the guard off of my corner rounder. I love getting multiple uses from my punches!

Products Used For This Card: Card Patterns Sketch #109, Cosmo Cricket Patterned Paper, Bazzill, PTI Cardstock in White, Handmade Flower, Corner Rounder, Dotted Scalloped Edge Punch From EK Success, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Barn Door, Embossing Powder, Hero Arts Clear Stamps - CL499 - Special Note Of Thanks.

Stop by Card Patterns and check out all the gorgeous cards this week from their design team!

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Card Patterns Sketch 69

I've been concentrating more on scrapbooking lately and I've missed participating in card challenges. When I saw this sketch from Card Patterns, I knew I wanted to create a card. This is the first time I've used my new stamps from the Tim Holtz Collection called Good Thoughts. I think they may become a favorite!

I'm pretty happy with how this card turned out. I like how colorful it is.

Products Used:
Bazzill Cardstock
Cosmo Cricket Patterned Paper
Nestabilities Labels Two
Stamp from Tim Holtz Collection - Good Thoughts CMS5085
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - D'vine Swirls
Misc Buttons
Ribbon

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Sisters Layout

In between going through extra belongings in storage and donating three car loads this week, I was able to finish a layout. I've had an idea for this photo for quite awhile. Once I sat down to work on it, I actually changed almost everything that I originally planned to do.

I did hit a bit of a snag while using my Slice machine to cut out the letters. I was getting pretty disgusted because it wasn't working like it should. After wasting tons of time and paper, I finally got them all cut. After going through that, I asked myself why I just didn't die cut the letters with my Sizzix. I would've had them done in probably half the time. I'm not sure how many of you have a Slice, but in hindsight I now wish I would have gone with a Cricut. My husband gave me the choice and I chose the Slice because of it portability. I just haven't decided if it was a good decision or not. If I have many more episodes like this, I think I'll know the answer! I'll get off my soapbox now.

I've wanted to make flowers like these, but hadn't taken the time to try them out. Finally I sat down and made a test one. I fell in love! I made the two for this layout and also have an extra one to use on a card in the future.

These are my two daughters. Hannah, the youngest, is on the left and Sarah, the oldest, is on the right.

Here's a closer view of the flowers and the stitching. I was just going to use black thread, but decided to go with three colors so that it would show up better on the black cardstock. I really like the In Stitch'z templates by Bazzill. I've had them for quite awhile and thought they'd work well for this layout.

Hero Arts & Embellish Magazine Color Challenge

Here's a card I created for the Embellish Magazine.com challenge and the Hero Arts May Challenge. I lost track of time and stayed up way too late finishing this last night.

For Embellish Magazine the requirements were the four colors listed below and the use of dimension (i.e, foam adhesive). I think I accomplished that with the flower and I popped up the message.

Hero Arts theme for the month of May is Birthdays, Dads & Grads.

I love this color combination!

Products Used:

• Book Paper
• Nestabilities Classic Scallop Circles
• Memento Ink in Bahama Blue & Rhubarb Stalk
• Bazzill Cardstock & Paper Brads
• Cosmo Cricket Patterned Paper
• Crimper
• Hero Arts Stamps -Birthday Messages - CL139
• Embellish Magazine.com Color Challenge
• Hero Arts May2010A Challenge

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Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #111

When I saw this card sketch challenge on the Taylored Expressions Blog , I knew right away that I wanted to create a card. I was also inspired by a "Stitch With Your Stamps" challenge over at A Walk Down Memory Lane. So, I combined the two.

I've sewn on my cards with my sewing machine many times and I've hand stitched a few times, but I've never used my stamps for this. I had to go through my stamp collection to find just the right stamp. Surprisingly enough I found quite a few that would work with this technique. I used a Hero Arts flower stamp for this card.

I've always been intrigued in quilling. Some time ago, I picked up a quilling tool and a sampler pack of paper. I tried it out for this card with just some easy circles and I think I want to experiment some more. I love the look of quilling.

Here's my take on the sketch:

Products Used For This Card:

• Bazzill in White, Sunbeam & Kraft
• Making Memories Floss
• Slotted Quilling Tool & Quilling Paper
• Tombow Marker
• Lace
• Cosmo Cricket Patterned Paper
• Memento Ink
• Hero Arts Stamps "Flowers Pattern" CL375
• Card Sketch TESC#111 from Taylored Expressions
• Inspiration from A Walk Down Memory Lane

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Happy Birthday Card

Here's a simple Birthday card I made yesterday. I used the same technique on the ruffle that I used to make the flower. Love how it turned out!

Products Used:

• Bazzill Cardstock
• Patterned Paper by Cosmo Cricket
• Buttons
• Memento Ink
• Hero Arts "Birthday Messages" CL139

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Easy To Make Cards

The cards shown below were so easy! I used Elements from the Earth Love Collection from Cosmo Cricket. I love their patterned paper! As I was looking at this collection the other day at Paper Studio, I noticed all the tags and journaling boxes on the Elements sheet for the first time. I realized I could create many cards with plenty left over for scrapbooking.

This little bug turned out so cute as a Valentine card

with a journaling tag for the inside.

On the card shown above and below I used round epoxies that we sell for making bracelets. They also make fun embellishments for cards and layouts.

As you can tell by looking at my creations, I often gravitate toward the same patterns and colors. They're warm and inviting and I think we need that right now!

Products Used To Make These Cards: Bazzill Cardstock in Redrock, Hillary, Candle, Lilypond & Lemonade, Ivory Cover Cardstock from Paper by The Piece, Dew Drop Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa, Potter's Clay, Bamboo Leaves & Rhubarb Stalk, Round Epoxies, Fiskars Punches, May Arts Seamed String in Green & Burlap Fiber in BSweet, Nestabilities, Sizzix Clear Stamps "Valentine Wishes", Cosmo Cricket Earth Love Collection - Elements, Repeat, Rethink & Repeat, Bazzill Basics Mini Ric Rac in White.

Fun Patterned Cards

I was watching a repeat scrapbook show on HGTV the other day and the host was showing how to make a bargello pattern. I experimented with this today and below are the results. How cool is this?

For the card above I used the Making Memories Noteworthy cartridge for the Slice Die Cutting Machine, Cosmo Cricket Earth Love Cardstock Remember, Repeat & Reuse, Hero Arts Clear Design Stamps " Friends" and brads.

The card below was designed also using the Making Memories Noteworthy cartridge, Hero Arts Clear Design Stamps " Thinking of You", We R Memory Keepers Urban Window Collection Cardstock in Boho Chic Whimsy Wild, Funky Fix & Fancy Free & Choice & Accountability and Hero Arts black gemstones.

One New Technique + Four New Cards

I've really had fun experimenting with different techniques lately. I also find that I love making cards. My scrapbooking has been suffering, but I'll get to it someday!

The shaving cream technique (see card below)has intrigued me. Yesterday I tried it and loved it! The pattern possibilites are infinite. It's a little messy, but who cares if you're having fun! I'm anxious to get some new colors for the re-inkers so I can make different patterns. All of these techniques will show up on my Christmas cards this year.

Products used on the card below: shaving cream, reinkers in black, prussian blue, dark brown & dark moss, glossy cardstock, brown cardstock, ribbon, buttons, staples & Hero Arts Clear Design Stamps "Thinking of You".

For the card below I did the crayon resist technique on the leaves. I just love the way the white peeks out on the images using this technique.

Products used for this card: white crayon, Kraft cardstock, Memento Dew Drop inks by Tsukineko in Cottage Ivy, Rhubarb Stalk, Rich Cocoa & Potter's Clay, Simply Chic stamps by Provo Craft, Cosmo Cricket "Earth Love" cardstock, ribbon, brads & Hero Arts Clear Design Stamps "Anytime Messages".

I like playing around with the baby wipe techinique used on the card below. My hands are usually covered in ink by the time I'm done, but it's so worth it because of the outcome. I used the same colors as a card I previously posted, but I made the pattern a little different. I love plaid! Can't wait to try this technique with black, red & yellow!

Products used: baby wipes, reinkers in black, prussian blue & dark moss, glossy cardstock, ric rac, flowers, button, twine, red, teal & white cardstock & Hero Arts Clear Design Stamps " Birthday Messages".

I'm really having a hard time trying to figure out which technique is my favorite. I love them all! I like how the background is different everytime with the waxed paper technique (see below). I know I'll be using this one a lot.

Products used: waxed paper, glossy cardstock, Memento Dew Drop inks by Tsukineko in Tuxedo Black, Lady Bug, Potter's Clay, Rhubarb Stalk & Cottage Ivy, black brads, Kraft Cardstock & Hero Arts Clear Design Stamps "Friends".