Poppy Sketch no.16 {pop of chevron}

Happy Monday! It's time for another Poppy Sketch. It's a great one. I flipped it today to use it for a special sparkly birthday card. Ooooooo, and Chevrons....I love chevrons!

I used the cool new Roundabout Additions stamp set. I used the largest circle from Circles 'n Scallops to cut it out. I also added some pretty small scallops from the Double Edge Scallop Border.  I tucked in some pretty silver twine and added my favorite Pretty Pink Posh sequins. 

Here is the challenge for this week.

 It's a pop of pattern.....yay! Chevrons! Our sponsor this week is Cut Cardstock. We got some beautiful shimmery and sparkly card stock to work with. I loved it. AND it was ALREADY cut.....time saver.....and awesome!

Come join us over at the Poppy Sketch Blog for more inspiration and the challenge details. 

Reverse Confetti October SFYTT {still time}

There still is a bit of time left to link up your SFYTT card over on the Reverse Confetti Blog. I love that you now have a whole month to play along. 

I used the adorable Sammy Squirrel for my sample this month. 

 I used the Circles 'n Scallops die to cut out the panel to stamp the image in brown momento ink. I then used a few copic markers to add some subtle shading and color on the kraft card stock. I tucked in a fun Pretty Panel-Triangles behind him for a  touch of texture. 

I used the birthday sentiment from the set, it fit perfectly in the bottom corner. 

Here is the sketch.

and Here are the deets:

• There will be a new sketch posted on the Reverse Confetti blog on the 1st of each month.
• The sketch link list will be open from the 1st until noon CST on the 29th. The SFYTT button is  posted on the sidebar.  Click on it to be taken to the current SFYTT post and link list.
• Reverse Confetti stamps and/or Confetti Cuts are required to win.  This is a way we get to thank our customers for using our stamps.  Anyone is welcome to play, though!
• You may enter as many times as you wish.
• There will be a winner each month and that person will receive a $20 gift certificate to the Reverse Confetti store and claim the title of ‘Fetti Fave. The winner of SFYTT will be posted on the Reverse Confetti blog on the 30th of each month

Have FUN! I'll see you back here all week with LOTS of new stuff!

Sweet Sunday Sketch 242 {With Deepest Sympathy}

I took a small blogging break this week and only posted a few times. Don't worry, I have been busy behind the scenes preparing for LOTS of new releases. Fun stuff coming in the next two weeks.
Sadly, I needed a sympathy card for a friend. It came together quickly with this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge. Thanks Karen. 

I used Whole Lotta Dots in background stamped in Steel Gray ink. I cut a small panel from Sno Cone cardstock and stamped the setntiment from In A Big Way in versamark ink and hit it with some white emobssing powder. 

I added a layered Petals 'n Posie and stamped a few more small polka dots onto the top flower. A button and some twine finish it off. 

For one more element of color, I added some pretty rolling waves by cutting three different colors of card stock with the Doin' The Wave Confetti cut. 

Here is the sketch for this week. 

Come Play along: simply make a card with this layout and use the InLinkz button down at the very end of Karen's post to enter your card. The links will close on Friday at 10 PM (Mountain Time). Be sure to link directly to the blog post or gallery image which features your card. You may post a picture of the sketch on your blog, but please save the image to your computer first. Use the keyword SSSC242 if you plan to post your card in an online gallery.

 Don't forget to see what the Sweet Sunday Sketch team has done this week.

• Barbara Anders
• Dana White
• Jackie Pedro
• Jenny Peterson
• Jodi Collins
• Karen Motz
• Lisa Henke
• Lori Tecler
• Lynn Put 
• Sarah-Jane Kalé
• Tracy Clemente
• Vicki Burdick 
• Karen Giron

Make sure you check out the SSSC crew has done with the sketch. I love how these girls create. It's always inspiring. thanks for stopping by today. 

Before you go, check out the Reverse Confetti products I used for today's card. 

Curtain Call Reminder {Twinery}

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!  

You have until October 25th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project!

Current challenge details and link-up are here. 

The LEAD of this challenge will be invited to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

Our sponsor is The Twinery! 

oh, my gorgeous twine....I love the solid colors they sent us. 
I used the on my card today-natural, marigold, and cappuccino. 

I was inspired by the wood panel "stripes" in the background of the inspiration photo. I used some fun colorful striped paper from Boys Rule. 

The stamp set, circle, and flag are all from Reverse Confetti. Give Thanks is a great set full of beautiful sentiments and a lovely label image. I stamped the sentiment onto the larger Circle 'n Scallops die. The Sketch is inspired from the current Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge. 

 A randomly selected participant in the Burlap Banner challenge will win a prize from our sponsor, The Twinery. 

Stop by the Curtain Call  Challenge Blog for more inspiration.

Sweet Sunday Sketch 241 {Stinker}

Total boy humor today. I hope you don't mind, but it makes me giggle. Karen has another fabulous sketch for us this week. I just love the Sweet Sunday Sketches. They are always a great starting point for any stamping session. 

I finally placed an order with The Sweet Stamp Shop stamps. Nicole's stamps are adorable. I picked up Stinky Skunk for the fun stinky humour and I just love skunks. Weird, I know.....I even like the smell of them. True story! lol. Living in a house of boys, it SURE gets stinky.  I used the skunk in place of the circle element from the sketch. 

I ued some Lil' Inker Design dies for my square and rectangle panels. The flags are from MFT. I also tucked in some enamel dots for added fun on the card. 

Check out this week's sketch. 

Come Play along: simply make a card with this layout and use the InLinkz button down at the very end of Karen's post to enter your card. The links will close on Friday at 10 PM (Mountain Time). Be sure to link directly to the blog post or gallery image which features your card. You may post a picture of the sketch on your blog, but please save the image to your computer first. Use the keyword SSSC241 if you plan to post your card in an online gallery.

 Don't forget to see what the Sweet Sunday Sketch team has done this week.

• Barbara Anders
• Dana White
• Jackie Pedro
• Jenny Peterson
• Jodi Collins
• Karen Motz
• Lisa Henke
• Lori Tecler
• Lynn Put (taking the week off)
• Sarah-Jane Kalé
• Tracy Clemente
• Vicki Burdick 
• Karen Giron

Make sure you check out the SSSC crew has done with the sketch. I love how these girls create. It's always inspiring. thanks for stopping by today. 

Curtain Call { Thank You gifty and Twine}

It's time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!
Burlap Banner

I used a handful of Reverse Confetti stamps and dies along with the yummy The Twinery! I played up the colors and texture from the inspiration photo. 

We have a new sponsor, The Twinery, for the Curtain Call Inspiration: Burlap Banner!  A randomly selected participant in the Burlap Banner challenge will receive a fabulous bundle from The Twinery, while the LEAD will be invited as a Guest Designer in a future challenge!

I made a sweet little gifty to say Thank-you. I wrapped the bag with the Envie Wrap confetti cut and then added a double dose of beautiful twine in Cantaloupe and in Flax. I love using twine of any color to wrap packages. Such a fun touch!

Here is the full shot of the packaged goodies. I used Whole Lotta Dots, Winning stamp set and matching Confetti cut, Circles 'n Scallops and some Pretty Posies dies to complete my package. It's so sweet! Oh, I almost forgot, the sentiment is from Forever Fall. I masked off the words to stamp them individually so they would fit on the pennant. A scattering of pretty pink posh sequins added just a touch of sparkle!

The Twinery Designers, our Guest Designer and the Curtain Call Crew have lots of additional inspiration for you today!  Make sure you visit each of the designers' blogs!

Burlap Banner Designers

The Twinery Designers
Guest Designer, Kelly Latevola
Amy Kolling
Amy Sheffer
Gayatri Murali
Kim Singdahlsen
Laurie Willison
Lisa Henke
Marisa Ritzen
Maureen Plut
Monika Davis
Stacey Schafer
Tenia Nelson
Tracey McNeely

Follow us!

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge Facebook Page

Curtain Call Pinterest Boards

Stop by the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Burlap Banner for the challenge details and to play along with us!

TCPTues277-{a little more spooky cute}

Looove all the new Halloween goodies from The Cat's Pajamas. It's Tuesday, so that means it's time for another great TCPTues Challenge. This week it's an inspiration photo. I know you'll love it. I was inspired by the colors and the spiders. FUN!

 I just love this mummy. It's from the new Brains stamp set.  I used the Deconstructed Sketch 172 for this card. I stamped him on a square of xpress-it blending cs and added subtle coloring with a few light tones of Copic markers. I stamped the sentiment along the side in Grapesicle ink. 

I'm not a huge fan of spiders, but I can sure handle these kinds. They are from Vintage Halloween.  I stamped a duo in black ink and added a web on purple cs and then cut it out. I attached a pop of orange cut from the Framed Up2 cut ups. Some twine and a scattering of sequins and enamel dots complete my card. 

Check out the inspiration photos. Told you they were awesome! Now come play along with us. 

Here are the Details on how you can join in on the fun:

1. Every other Tuesday a new challenge will be posted here on this blog as well as on our Splitcoaststampers forum and our Facebook page.
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design using the InLinkz button below*. If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers use keyword TCPTUES277. Only the entries uploaded to the Inlinkz button will be considered for Swanky Stamper at the end of the month.
3. You must have your project posted by the Monday, 12 midnight EDT before the next challenge to be ELIGIBLE TO WIN the Cat Cash.
4. Cards and projects are not required the use of a Cat’s Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die.
5. On the following TCP Tuesday, the winner will be chosen at random from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $10 or $15 if a TCP product is used.
6. At the end of the month, The Swanky Stamper will be selected from all the weekly entries. The Swanky Stamper will receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND… They’ll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig and a snazzy badge to display on their blog.
7. The Swanky Stamper will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog.

Thanks for stopping by today. I'm always glad when you do! Head on over to Alma's blog for all the details, more inspiration from the Kitties, AND for the link up!