Unscripted Sketches #235

The sketch this week from Unscripted Sketches was a bit of a challenge for me. I'm not sure why but I'm always stumped when I see a sketch with a circle. I know you don't have to use a circle and as you can see I didn't. I need to challenge myself and use more them. 

I'm very happy with the way this card turned out. I love the colors and patterns of this Simple Stories paper collection.

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!

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Products Used:
Base Cardstock - PTI in Vintage Cream & Pure Poppy
Patterned Paper - Simple Stories Handmade Holiday
Stamps - Hero Arts - Joy To All - CL460
Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot & Memento - Lady Bug
Gems - Queen & Co - Classy Red Rhinestones
Recollections - Floral Embellishments
Other - Button

Unscripted Sketches #234

Love the sketch from Unscripted Sketches this week! It's a very simple, versatile sketch to use for any occasion. I used Golden Light Molding Paste with a stencil called Mini Harlequin from The Crafter's Workshop. 

I picked up three or four stencils a few months ago to experiment with. I love the texture and the dimension that it creates on a project. 

I added some washi tape from Queen & Co. for my borders. I'm really trying to use washi tape on more projects. I have a good amount of it and it seems such a waste not to use it. 

I really like the look of the random spots of molding paste that come through the stencil. The pattern isn't all uniform and I like that.

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!

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Products Used:
Base Cardstock - PTI in Vintage Cream & Terracotta Tile
Black Cardstock for matting from Bazzill
Stamps - Hero Arts - Thanks A Bunch - CL663
Ink - Ranger - Jet Black
Queen & Co. - Trendy Tape - Fishnet Black
Hero Arts - Black Metallic Decor
Golden Light Molding Paste
The Crafter's Workshop Stencil - Mini Harlequin

Unscripted Sketches #233

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I am back once again with my take on the weekly sketch from Unscripted Sketches.

There are some great cards designed by the DT this week. Check them out here!

I used patterned paper from Graphic 45's 12 Days of Christmas collection for my card.  The leaves were cut with a poinsettia die from Taylored Expressions and I added some gems for the holly. I ran the leaves through an embossing folder (I can't remember the name of this one since I tossed the packaging!).

I used a sentiment from Technique Tuesday with some burlap backing it. This was a very fun sketch and also a very versatile one. I plan to use it again.

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 Vintage Cream
Patterned Paper - Graphic 45 - 6x6 Patterns & Solids - Twelve Days Of Christmas
Stamps - Technique Tuesday - Jingle All the Way by Ali Edwards
Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot & Festive Berries
Gems - Queen & Co - Classy Red Rhinestones
DCWV - The Burlap Stack
Die - Taylored Expressions - Poinsettia
Clear Embossing Powder
Sketch - Unscripted Sketches

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Mother's Day Card

I'm back with another card using patterned paper from the Domestic Goddess Collection from Graphic 45. Hopefully you won't be tired of seeing cards with this paper! I pulled it out of my stash the other day when I participated in a challenge. I love all the patterns so I decided to create a few more cards using it. 

I love mixing patterns! I've had a few comments from people before that have questioned some of my choices. I  guess my thoughts on that are if you like it, don't worry about what others think!

I love making flowers. This is one that I learned to make several years ago. For the sentiment I used the Fancy Tags from Spellbinders. I die cut it on cream cardstock and then again on patterned paper. I cut the center out of the one from the patterned paper and then adhered it onto the cream one. For the flower I used scalloped circles from Nestabilities. 

I used Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink around all the edges. The gemstones are from The Paper Studio and Queen & Co. I created the sentiment on the computer using one of the many fonts I have downloaded. 

Here's a closer view of my dimensional flower. 

Thanks for stopping by! This post is linked to these parties:

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Take-A-Look Tuesday

Masculine Cards

The other day I pulled out leftover scraps I have of  Graphic 45 collections when I created a card for a challenge I participated in. Since them it seems all I want to do is make cards! I don't usually make many masculine cards because I don't really have many stamps that are "masculine" related. I found this image sheet from the "A Proper Gentleman" collection in my stash and then went through my stamp sets. I found a few that seemed to work with the images. I just started with the three cards I'm sharing today, but I can probably make about 17 more! When I do, I'll be sure to share them.

For this card I used an embossing folder called Whimsy from Lifestyle Crafts. I chose to use Tim Holtz Kraft-Core cardstock from the Nostalgic Collection by Core'dinations and then sanded it to bring out the kraft color. The image and patterned paper behind it are from the "A Proper Gentleman" collection from Graphic 45. The sentiment is from Hero Arts Stamps called All Occasion CL272.

I love red plaid! The image is from the "A Proper Gentlman" collection but the red plaid patterned paper is from the "Commuique" collection by Graphic 45. I ran the background paper through my Sizzix dots embossing folder. The stamp set from Hero Arts is called Birthday Messages - CL139. I used a Fiskars ticket punch on the corners of the patterned paper and a We R Memory Keepers Tab punch on the cardstock for the sentiment. The black pearls are from Queen and Co.

 

This card uses the same embossing folder as above from Lifestyle Crafts and the same Core'dinations Cardstock except in black. Patterned paper is again from the Graphic 45 "A Proper Gentleman" collection. Gems are Metallic Decor from Hero Arts as well as the stamp I used for the sentiment. This one is called Joy Ride CL481. All base cardstock is from PTI.

I will be pinning these to my "Cards & Inspiration" board on Pinterest. If you love cards check it out! I pin cards I find from blogs I read and other boards I come across on there. I'm sure you'll find loads of inspiration!

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What I Whipped Up Wednesday

Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet Mini Album

I just finished two more mini albums using Graphic 45's Nutcracker Sweet collection. I bought everything that they had this collection except for the stamps. So far I've been able to create three 6 x 6 - inch books. Now I'm going to work on some smaller albums. You can see my first album here. 

I decided to use rings for my binding this time. On the cover I used one of the chipboard pieces and some display trim corners from 7Gypsies. I tied some ribbon and seam binding onto the rings. I also made a charm using my Epiphany Shape Studio. I chose one the of the gingerbread images from one of the papers. 

This book has 12 pages which include the inside front and back cover. I've added trim with ribbon from Webster's Pages and Making Memories throughout the book. May Arts Ribbon was also used.

Bling from Webster's Pages, Hero Arts, Recollections and Queen & Co were used on photo mats here and there.

I added two Kraft envelopes with an A2 card inside (4-1/4 x 5-1/2 - inches) for additional room for photos, journaling or memorabilia. The next three photos show the pattern paper on the card.

I added a pocket with an images I cut from one of the card stock sheets. Inside of the pocket I added two tags. One made from a Tim Holtz die and the other one from a Sizzix die. 

I left some pages blank for larger photos to be added.

Another kraft envelope and card on the left page. On the right I've added three photo mats measuring 4-1/2 x 5-1/2 - inches for added photo space. A larger photo can be adhered behind the mats. The next four photos show the second card and the photo mats.

This is the back cover. I just embellished it with a sticker from the collection. This is a very fun collection with very unconventional Christmas colors!

I love making books! I do make so many that I can't keep them all. I have a wall of shelves in my craft room with all the books I can't part with. This book will be for sale here.

I'm planning to post my third 6 x 6 -inch book using this collection tomorrow, so check back if you're interested in seeing it. That one will also be for sale. If everything goes well today I plan to make a video of both books. You can keep checking my YouTube channel here to see when they are posted. 

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I'm On A Roll.......

.....making birthday cards. I'm trying to get ahead, so that's what I focused on this past weekend. I'm also using up scrap patterned paper. I'm not sure who the manufacturer is of the paper I used on the card above. The two below are from Best Creations. I made the flower using crepe paper.

I used an EK Success punch on the card above. I picked it up for a steal of a price one weekend when we went to a TJ Maxx store. 

I had taught a mini book class using this paper on the card above. I made many kits using it, so I have a lot of scrap left!

Below are some of products used in making these cards. Thanks for stopping by!

Stampendous! Black Dot Sparklers	Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink	Paper Shapers 2-inch Scalloped Circle Punch	EK Success Circle Chain Punch	Queen & Co Nightfall Pearls
Sizzix Flourish #3	Best Creations Glitter Paper	Hero Arts Birthday Wishes CL139	Sizzix Dots and Flowers Embossing Folder	Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Circles Small
Crepe Paper	Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black	EK Success Open Scallop Punch	Hero Arts Pearls	Queen & Co Classy Red Rhinestones

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