Dare To Be Sassy Thursday #66 - Fancy Folds

Welcome to another edition of Dare To Be Sassy Thursday! The week is almost over, and I'm looking forward to the weekend. I'm feeling a bit stressed this week - busy at work since it's the end of the month and still lots of crafting to catch up on at home. Plus they are predicting SNOW here tomorrow, and it could be a big one, as in a foot plus! I thought Spring had officially started, but I guess Mother Nature hasn't gotten the memo yet.

It makes one start dreaming of a tropical vacation somewhere... And I think it influenced my card! lol DTBST Challenge #66 calls for Fancy Folds (anything other than your standard fold). I chose to do a stair step card. This is my first attempt at one, and I have to say I am pretty pleased with the outcome. It was a lot of work, but the effort is worth it! Little Mermaid Honey from Sassy Studio Designs is the focal point of my creation.

I have to run and start my day, but I'll be back soon! Thanks for looking, and your lovely comments are always appreciated!
Card Supplies
Image: Little Mermaid Honey (Sassy Studio Designs); Essential Sentiments (My Favorite Things)
Ink: printer; Old Olive and Not Quite Navy ink (Stampin' Up); Tim Holtz Old Paper Distress Ink (Ranger); Copics (B02, R20, E00, E04, E11, E21); Prismacolor Art Markers (141, 192, 27, 86, 203, 143)
Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, and River Rock card stock (Stampin' Up); Surf's Up - Blue Wave by Zoe Pearn (My Mind's Eye)
Accessories: Classic Circles and Lacey Cirles Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirls and Tiny Bubbles embossing folders (Provocraft); adhesive faux pearl flourish (Recollections); Pearl adhesive pearls (Queen&Co); Bordering Waves border punch (Fiskars); Swiss Cheese border punch (EK Success); tulle trim (unknown); Branch with Leaves Sizzlits die (Sizzix); Sand Dollar/Starfish, Seahorse, and Branch punches (Martha Stewart); Boutique Fleur mulberry paper mini roses (Recollections); glue dots; 3D dots

Tickled Pink Challenge #12 - One for the Lads

All the men in my immediate family are computer guys. My dad and my two brothers are what I like to call technologically gifted (as opposed to technologically challenged, which is what I am! lol). They either indulge in it as a hobby, do it for a living, or are about to graduate from college with a degree in it. So that is why I used Lil Lad Eric for Challenge #12 - One for the Lads over at Tickled Pink Stamps. This will most likely be a birthday card for one of my brothers. I used sketch #211 from Card Positioning Systems to get me started. Designer paper from the Generation Tech stack by DCWV and some keys pried off an old keyboard help give my card the geeky chic look I was going for.

I also participated in the corner bookmark challenge that Tickled Pink Stamps owner, Kellie, threw out on her facebook group. I used the tutorial found on splitcoaststampers to create a page saver any vampire fiction lover would enjoy! Lil Lad Lestat was chosen to adorn my project. He technically also qualifies for the One for the Lads challenge too, but it was time for the nerds to have the spotlight today! lol Mr. Dark, Brooding, and Mysterious will just have to settle for runner up this time! lol

I have two more cards to complete tonight so I'll try to edit the post later with the card supplies used. Be sure to check back to see what else I'm up to...

Card Supplies
Images: Lil Lad Eric (Tickled Pink Stamps)
Ink: printer; Tempting Turquoise (Stampin' Up); Copics (W6, R20, B02, B04, E00, E11, E21, E13, E15, E25, E34);Prismacolor Art Markers (25, 27)
Paper: Gable Green, Rose Red, and Basic Gray card stock (Stampin' Up); white card stock (Georgia Pacific); The Generation Tech stack (DCWV)
Accessories: Labels Seventeen and Classic Ovals Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Cherish border punch (Martha Stewart); Pink Sorbet baker's twine (The Twinery from MFT); keyboard keys; photos from memory card packaging; glue dots; 3D dots

Bookmark Supplies
Images: Lil Lad Lestat (Tickled Pink Stamps); Fictionally Inspired (Artful INKables)
Ink: printer; Real Red (Stampin' Up); Copics (E00, E13, W6, W8, W10, Y38, R46)
Paper: Real Red and Basic Black card stock (Stampin' Up); white card stock (Georgia Pacific); The Immortal Love matstack (DCWV)
Accessories: Celebrate It red wired satin ribbon (Michaels); black lace (Wrights); Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fade - Sheet Music (Sizzix); Labels Seven Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Drippy Goo border punch and branch punch (Martha Stewart); Boutique Fluer mulberry paper mini roses (Recollections); glue dots; 3D dots

Dare To Be Sassy Thursday #65 - Bloomin' Beautiful

Hello! I am just popping on for a quick post to share this card with you... This one was a real challenge, let me tell you! I made it for the sketch challenge #50 over at Sunday Sketch & Stamp, which is being sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs, as well as for SSD's Dare To Be Sassy Thursday #65 - Bloomin' Beautiful. The flower part was easy, the sketch - not so much! I did manage to incorporate the most recent freebie from Sassy Studio Designs, though! Isn't she sweet? She's called Cute Teen Cameo. If you'd like to snag a new freebie every Friday, join us at the SSD group here on Paper Craft Planet. After I put the card together I had the brainstorm that I should have embossed every other panel to give it some texture, but it was too late by then so it is what it is, folks! lol I hope you like it anyway.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Monday and hope your week is off to a fabulous beginning!

Card Supplies
Image: Cute Teen Cameo (Sassy Studio Designs)
Ink: printer; Copics (V04, V06, V09, E25, E27, E33, E00, E11, E21, E04,R20)
Paper: Lovely Lilac and Lavender Lace card stock (Stampin' Up); white card stock (Georgia Pacific)
Accessories: adhesive faux pearls (Recollections); Winter Rose Violet Ice (Prima); Uniball Signo white pigment ink pen (Mitsubishi Pencil Co); glue dots; 3D dots

The Corrosive Challenge #109 - Stars In My Eyes

Sunday means a new Corrosive Challenge and this week we have stars in our eyes! Challenge #109 is to use stars somewhere on your creation. I decided to use an image from this month's sponsor, Digi's with Attitude. She's called Shopping Tween from their Tweens with 'Tude collection, and she is freebie that can be found here. She even has a star on one of her shopping bags so she was perfect for this challenge! I used some star designer paper by Creative Imaginations, the Cuttlebug Stars embossing folder, and my Star Nestabilities to add lots of star elements to my card. My layout is based on sketch #147 over at Friday Sketchers.

I grabbed a few more Copic markers yesterday, and I continue to practice with them. I am determined to be able to master this medium! lol

Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday planned! I am off to get my daily dose of caffeine, and I believe there is a 50% off coupon for the craft stores this week. The small man and I may have to head out to make the rounds. Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by!

Card Supplies
Image: Shopping Tween (Digi's with Attitude); Say Charge (My Favorite Things)
Ink: printer; Copics (B02, B04, Y38, Y35, Y32, E00, E02, E04, E11, E13, E15, R35, R37, R20, W10, W8, W6); Prismacolor Art Markers (42)
Paper: Ruby Red, Brilliant Blue, Basic Black, Summer Sun, and Kraft card stock (Stampin' Up); white card stock (Georgia Pacific); Star designer paper (Creative Imaginations)
Accessories: Stars Five Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Cuttlebug Stars embossing folder (Provocraft); red brad (unknown); Adornments fibers (EK Success); Sizzlits Photo Corners #2 dies (Sizzix); glue dots; 3D dots

Tickled Pink Challenge #10 - Off The Scrap Desk

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I wanted so badly to play along with Tickled Pink Stamps challenge this week, and I just haven't had time. Well, as I watched the hours tick by today and the deadline for submissions draw closer, I grew more and more determined that I was going to get a card done tonight after I got my son settled for the evening!

We came straight home after I picked him up from day care. Dinner and bath time were done quickly and efficiently. I started prepping while he was playing. Sketch? Check. Image? Check. Papers? Check. Embellishments? Check. As soon as he was in his crib, happily sucking his thumb, I was seated at my desk and working like a mad woman! I have to say that I am quite pleased with the result! Apparently I work well under pressure... THAT must be why I procrastinate all the time! lol

TPS Challenge #11 (I know my title says #10 - Oops, darn autofill!) called for us to use something Off The Scrap Desk. In other words, items not intended for use in card making. I chose a beautiful purple barrette and some pearl topped bobby pins that I found at the dollar store. For my layout I opted for Sketch 107 from Card Patterns.

I can now go to bed feeling fulfilled and accomplished! Haha! I can't wait to see the next challenge that TPS has in store for us... I am loving them!

Thanks for stopping by and hope everyone is having a fabulous week! If you like my creation, please take a moment to leave me a comment... I value them immensely!

Card Supplies
Images: Lil Lolita Lylah (Tickled Pink Stamps); Lovely Labels 2 (Gina K. Stamps)
Ink: printer; Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Tim Holtz by Ranger); Perfect Plum (Stampin' Up); Copics (E04, E13, E15, E00, E21, E25, E27, E33); Prismacolor Art Markers (147, 168, 171)
Paper: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Basic Black, and Kraft card stock (Stampin' Up); white card stock (Georgia Pacific); The Old World Stack (DCWV)
Accessories: Labels Fifteen and Classic Circles Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Vintage Floral border punch and branch punch (Martha Stewart); Tim Holtz Patchwork embossing folder (Sizzix); adage tickets (Tim Holtz); paper doily (Wilton); Boutique Fleur mulberry paper mini roses; paper crimper (Fiskars); black organdy ribbon (Stampin' Up); purple flower barrette (Conair Fashion Accessories); pearl topped bobby pins (Scunci); glue dots; 3D dots

365 Cards - ABCs of Crafting: DEF

And I'm back with more ABCs of Crafting and Day 22 of 365 Cards, being sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs! Today our letters of the day are DEF...as in Distressing, Envelope, and Fringe. I opted to use the 365 Card sketch from Day 20 as well. My image is Tinkerbell Honey from Sassy Studio Designs' Fairytale Collection, but I had this idea to make her into the Tooth Fairy for my card. I distressed the edges of my Kraft card stock layer as well as the tag with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo. I also gave the Kraft card stock a crumpled and ripped look. That took care of the distressing. My envelope was clear so I decorated it with designer paper and pearls before adhering it to my tag. The fringe is from Joann Fabrics, and is so fun and colorful!

I glittered Tink's wings and added a few other embellishments for the finished product you see here. My sentiment is computer generated and mounted on one of the Fancy Tag dies. This card was one where once I got started my crafting mojo really just took over, and then when it was done I was really pleased with the results! I hope you like it as well and will leave me a lovely comment if you do. Thanks for coming back to take a peek.

Card Supplies
Images: Tinkerbell Honey (Sassy Studio Designs)
Ink: printer; Vintage Photo Distress Ink by Tim Holtz (Ranger); Copics (B02, B04, R02, R20, E04, E11); Prismacolor Art Markers (27, 17, 18, 19)
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, So Saffron, Kraft, Certainly Celery, Taken with Teal, and Rose Romance card stock (Stampin' Up); white card stock (Georgia Pacific); Confetti designer paper pad (K&Company)
Accessories: small white Creative Tag (Paper Reflections); Fancy Tags Shapeabilities (Spellbinders); Vintage Floral border punch (Martha Stewart); small keepsake envelope (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L); purple adornments fibers (EK Success); Apricot flower (Prima); branch and frond punches (Martha Stewart); large oval punch (Stampin' Up); multi-colored fringe; Pearl adhesive pearls (Queen&Co); Dazzling Diamonds glitter (Stampin' Up); glue; Opaline designer half pearl flourishes (Basic Grey); glue dots; 3D dots

365 Cards - ABCs of Crafting: ABC

Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring 365 Cards this week and it's the ABCs of Crafting! Today, Day 21, we're focusing on A, B, and C... as in Alphabet (letter stickers or stamps); Blue; and Circles. For my card I chose the Pocahontas image from SSD. Though you can't see it very well in the photo, the small circle contains gold glitter letter stickers that spell "Love". The blue comes in the form of sponged clouds behind my image. And an old sketch (#146) from Sketch Saturday that I had seen and liked, but didn't have the chance to play along with at the time provides the circles. Though I think my favorite part of the whole card is that faux suede fringe... . I got a little ahead of myself and used a requirement for tomorrow's challenge on this card! lol So check back to see what fun elements DEF calls for!

Card Supplies
Images: Pocahontas (Sassy Studio Designs)
Ink: printer; Baja Breeze (Stampin' Up); Copics (R02, R20, YG95, E04, E11, E13, E15, E25, E33); Prismacolor Art Markers (169)
Paper: Baroque Burgundy, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, and Summer Sun card stock (Stampin' Up); white card stock (Georgia Pacific); Heidi Grace Designs Harvest Row/Mono Floral and Harvest/Harvest Stripe designer paper (Fiskars)
Accessories: Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); gold diva shimmer alpha stickers (Making Memories); faux suede fringe (unknown); buttons (unknown); cloud template; sponge dauber; white wax thread; glue dots; 3D dots