BLOG HOP at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

It's Tuesday and today is another sketch challenge at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

This week, Team A and Team B are both bringing you INSPIRATION for Sketch #160

and a BLOG HOP too!

Here's my card using Sketch #160 (see below) for inspiration
Our TWIST:  A Masculine Touch

For my card, I started with an A2 Dark Brown card base

I used Chocolate ink and randomly stamped the pocket watch image on the Dark Brown

The then stamped the Vintage Car and sentiment on vanilla cardstock using Chocolate ink as well

The stamps are from an old Close to My Heart set called Vintage Father's Day C1239

The dotted paper from My Minds Eye - 6 x 6 pack called Dolled Up

I finished the card with Chocolate brads and floss

Sketch #160

If you came from Amy's blog...you are in the right place

Make sure to start at Try Stampin' on Tuesdayfor information about the HOP

and how you can be eligible for PRIZES

If you want to see all the INSPIRATION...make sure hop along in order

 Your next stop is Kathy's Blog

 Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have enjoyed the INSPIRATION and GOOD LUCK!

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen  >^..^<



Things with Wings for Digi Haven

My sharing today is my Design Team card for our new fortnight challenge at

Digi Haven

 

Our THEME is Things with Wings

Our Sponsor is Whoopsi Daisy

 



I chose to use this cutie, which you can find  HERE

 

Copic markers used:  B60, B63, BV23, E11, E21, E35, R11, R22, Y17, Y21

Sentiment from CTMH

6 x 6 cardstock from stash

Dotted paper from My Minds Eye 6 x 6 paper pad - Fine & Dandy

Finished the card by adding Glossy Accents to the mirror, glitter to the wings and wand

And finally rhinestones and a ribbon bow

 

I invite you to come play along with us for this challenge

Check out the Inspiration and the How to Play tab and Join Us!

I look forward to seeing your wonderful creations for our Things with Wings challenge

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen   >^..^< 

A Cameo Appearance - sketch #159

Today is my share for the Design Team at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

We have sketch #159 (see sketch below)

TWIST:  A Cameo Appearance

 

 

Using pattern paper from K & Company - Kelly Panacci - Valentine

Black cardstock from my stash

I used Cricut cartridge Ultimate Creative Series Sampler - Bonus 6 - LOVE STRUCK cut at 2.5"

Finished the card with white dollie, pink adhesive rhinestones and Love sentiment

 

Sketch #159

 

Stop by the TSOT blog and check out the other cards made by the rest of Design Team for Team B
I hope you will be able to join us this week and create something wonderful using for this sketch
I look forward to seeing what you create

Thanks for stopping by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen 

I'm sew HAPPY...a little late

Friday we started a new challenge at Digi Haven

However, I got caught up in LIFE challenges instead and I am now posting 2 days late, so sorry...

But, "Better late and still share my card, rather than give up on my idea and DT commitments"

 

Our theme for this fortnight challenge is a Color Challenge

Use at least 3 shades of Green

 

We are being sponsored by Beccy's Place

 

 

Here's my card using the Quilted Heart which you can find HERE

 

 

I chose to do a little paper piecing for my card

I started by printing the image onto a light green cardstock, cutting out the Quilted Heart

I did a second printing on darker green gingham pattern paper, this time only cutting out the squares

I colored the little squares with a medium shade of yellow / green Copic marker - YG06

I machine stitched the heart onto the white A2 card - which was rough in a few spots

Hence, the well placed white bow and my pop of RED heart

I finished with tiny white buttons

 

So thank you for understanding my lateness on the post, but there is still plenty of time to PLAY

Check out the How to Play tab HERE and all the Design Team INSPIRATION HERE

 

I invite you to join us and "Get Your GREEN On" for our Fabulous Color Challenge

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Caught in Crystal

First Tuesday of the month brings a new technique to try from Technique Time Tuesday

 

CAUGHT IN CRYSTAL

 

I have never tried this technique before, so I was  excited to create my card

I have to say I was a little stressed, as I only have 3 Distress re-inkers and NO Stazon ink

So I had to be extra clever with my creation
I just bought a new car and couldn't justify buying more product, you know how that is!

 

Here's my card...

 

 

After several attempts to stamp the image onto the acetate/transparency,

I ended up stamping my image, which is a really old CTMH stamp from the Floral Thank You set

This is a set from way, way back, wood mounted

Anyway, I inked it with black Versa Craft ink onto my card stock

I then put it into my copier and copied the image onto the transparency

What's a Girl to do? I was running out of time and stressing BIG TIME!

 

I followed the wonderful tutorial Mynnette has provided for us on the blog - CHECK IT OUT

 

I gathered all my supplies and went to work...

I used Distress ink - Worn Lipstick, which I think is actually too dark with my papers

However, I really think the technique was FUN to try and I liked the look of the finished square

Again, just too dark with the papers

 

It is what it is... and I will give it a try again

 

My papers are from Echo Park - la Ballet du Grand - mini kit

pink Washi tape and rhinestones finished the card

 

I ended up with really messy hands even though I used the plastic baggie idea Mynnette suggested

 

I invite you to try your hand at the CAUGHT IN CRYSTAL technique this month

I can't wait to see what you make and share with us

 

Thanks for coming by and taking a peek

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen