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Weekend Sketch Challenge - Blessed by You...

Wooohoooo for Friday!!  Do you have any big plans for the weekend?  I doubt that we will do anything major.  Sometimes not doing anything is a blessing, know what I mean?  :-)

For this week's Weekend Sketch Challenge card (can you believe it's week 106 already? :-), I decided to break out some of my much loved Kraft paper!  Especially this time of year, there is just something so fitting about it's warmth and rustic-ness! 

 
 
 
I started by stamping the graph paper background stamp (from Waltzingmouse Stamp's Off Beat Backgrounds set) in Vintage Cream ink onto Kraft cardstock.  After that was completely dry (o.k., I might have "helped" it dry with my heat tool LOL!), I embossed the large tree and one of the included sentiments from the Blessed by You set (Waltzingmouse Stamps) using Chocolate Chip craft ink and Clear Detail embossing powder.

For embellishments, I added a brown felt flower (with a button tied with string), rhinestones, and a rounded corner.  In keeping with this week's sketch, I added buttons along the bottom (instead of squares).  I was surprised at how quickly this card came together...I love it when that happens!  :-)

There is more Weekend Sketch Challenge Inspiration for you!  Check out what Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon have created!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  ~Laurie

 
Stamps:  Blessed by You, Off Beat Backgrounds (Waltzingmouse Stamps)
Paper:  Kraft c.s., Vintage Cream c.s., Dark Chocolate c.s. (PTI)
Ink:  Vintage Cream (PTI), Chocolate Chip craft ink (SU!)
Accessories:  Clear Detail e.p., Corner rounder punch, Ribbon, Buttons, Brown felt flower, Mini rhinestones
 
  
 
 

Believe...

Woohoo!  It's Friday!!  Time for another one of Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenges!  :-)  I went the Christmas route again...it seems that's all I'm thinking about lately!  AND, we haven't even gotten through Halloween yet!  LOL! 

I combined the Sewing Box Christmas set (Waltzingmouse Stamps) and some rustic Graphic 45 paper to create this slightly non-traditional Christmas card!  For the vertical elements on Beate's sketch (you can see the sketch HERE) I used some Spring Moss ribbon.  A few rhinestones, a punched border, some stitching, a button, and a tag (sentiment is also from the Sewing Box Christmas) and my card was complete!

Did you see all the peeks Claire is sharing over at her blog?  She is getting ready to release three new sets!  SOOO fun!

There is more Weekend Sketch Challenge Inspiration for you!  Check out what Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon have created!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  ~Laurie

Stamps:  Sewing Box Christmas (Waltzingmouse Stamps)
Paper:  Spring Moss (PTI), Graphic 45 patterned paper
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  Black Detail e.p., Spring Moss grosgrain and Twill (PTI), Circel Nestabilities, Button, Twine, Rhinestones, Diamond Stickles, Apron Lace border punch, Sewing machine

Weekend Sketch Challenge - Verve Style!

TGIF!!  Or should I say TGIFIM!!  (Translation - thank goodness it's Friday in Missoula)  Yep, that's right!  As this post goes live, I will be in Missoula, Montana visiting my very sweet friend Tosh!  No, Tosh didn't move to Montana (I wish!!), but is here visiting her son so I couldn't possibly not drive a few hours to see her!! 

When I saw Beate's sketch for this week (Weekend Sketch Challenge 103), I thought this gorgeous sentiment from Verve's new Blessed Christmas set would be perfect in the center! 

I used some K & Co. Christmas patterned paper, added a couple flourishes, embellishments, and of course some stitching!  The sentiment (from the Blessed Christmas set) is embossed on Choice Buttercream c.s., and then I used my Copics to add some color.  The Blessed Christmas set will be released tonight (along with 6 other brand new sets)!  Verve is having a release party (complete with lots of giveaways) in the Verve Forum over at Splitcoast at 9 p.m. Eastern Time!

There is always amazing Weekend Sketch inspiration to be seen over at Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon's blogs!

Thanks for stopping by!  ~Laurie

Stamps:  Blessed Christmas (Verve Stamps)
Paper:  Choice Buttercream c.s. (TE), Old Olive (Stampin' Up!), Patterned paper (K & Co)
Ink:  Ocean Depths Versamagic Dew Drop, Old Paper Distress Ink,
Accessories:  Copic markers, Nestabilities, Flourish die (Quickutz), Ribbon, Decorative button (Making Memories), Brads, Sewing Machine, Border punch (Martha Stewart)
 

WSC101 Thanks...

Happy Friday!!  This is my second post for today, so please scroll down or click HERE to see my first post (you won't want to miss the AWESOME blog candy opportunity!!)!

Have you ever had one of those days (or weeks LOL!) that you completely lose track of time?  That's me today...I had NO idea it was Friday!  I honestly thought it was Thursday!  Aack!  Somewhere along the way I lost a day! 

So, here's my {late} sample for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge...

I used Papertrey Ink's Autumn Abundance set to create this thank you card.  After stamping the main image on Stamper's Select White c.s. I colored it in with my Copics and then framed it with one of the border stamps from Vintage Labels.  The Lemon Tart panel has embossed polka dots (from Polka Dot Basics II).  I stamped the "Thanks" stamp from Mega Mixed Messages onto a little tag (created from a punch).  I embossed diagonal lines using my Scor-Pal to create a textured background.  I then added some Enchanted Evening Luxe Satin ribbon, Buttons, a Dew Drop, and a punched border for embellishments.

You can see Beate's sketch HERE.  For some creative sketch inspiration, check out what Cami, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, & Sharon  have made!  :-)

I hope you enjoy your day!  ~Laurie

Stamps:  Autumn Abundance, Polka Dot Basics II, Mega Mixed Messages, Vintage Labels (PTI)
Paper:  Stamper's Select White, Lemon Tart, Kraft c.s. (PTI)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento ink, Enchanted Evening, Versamark
Accessories:  Copic markers, Enchanted Evening Luxe Satin ribbon (PTI), Enchanted Evening buttons (PTI), Martha Stewart Tag punch, Apron Lace border punch (Fiskars), Scor-Pal, Clear detail e.p.
 

With Gratitude...

Hooray for Friday!  :-)  Sorry I'm a bit late sharing my sample for this week's Weekend Sketch Challenge.  My boys have been very sick.  Remember that fever I mentioned?  Yeah, well they STILL have it!  Ugh! 

If you've read my blog for a while, then you already know what a fan I am of layering!  And Beate's sketch is the perfect one to add layers!  :-)   {{insert sigh of contentment}}   

 

I used my brand new Peace and Plenty and Very Vintage Labels sets (from Waltzingmouse Stamps) to create this thank you card.  It looks like Claire has sold out of the Very Vintage Labels (a seriously awesome set that coordinates with the Spellbinder's Nestabilities Labels Four!!), but is working on getting more!  :-)

Sorry for such a short post...but my little one is in need of some "mommy time"!  Before I go, I should tell you that Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Mary Jo, & Sharon have some more Weekend Sketch eye candy up for you to see!  :-)  ~Laurie

 
Stamps:  Peace & Plenty, Very Vintage Labels (Waltzingmouse Stamps)
Paper:  Rustic White c.s. (PTI), Patterned paper (sorry, I can't remember who made it and there isn't a label on it)
Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Chocolate Chip craft ink (Stampin' Up!), Memento Rich Cocoa ink
Accessories:  Copic markers, Nestabilities Labels, Ribbon, Prima flower, Cuttlebug Script embossing folder, Sewing Machine, Orange Zest button, Wire

100th Weekend Sketch Challenge!!

Happy Friday!!  :-)  Today is the 100th Weekend Sketch Challenge!  Thanks so much Beate, for providing us 100 weeks of sketch inspiration!!  This past month I haven't been able to participate very much, burt I've been looking forward to getting back to a regular schedule (read - more stamping time :-) and participating again!   

 
  

I thought that the circle element in Beate's sketch (you can see her sketch HERE) would be a perfect excuse to use one of these gorgeous Prima flowers!  Not only does it fit the sketch, but how perfect is it paired with this "To Risk" Plain Jane stamp (from Verve Stamps)!?!?!!  I chose this beautiful Graphic 45 paper for the background of my card, stitched around it, and then added some ribbon and pearls for embellishments.  That's it!  So easy!!  But you know...I'm starting to love these easy cards more and more!!  LOL!

You definitely won't want to miss playing along this week!  All of the details (and the sketch) are over at Beate's blog.  To see more samples using this sketch, check out what Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon have created!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'll be back in a little bit with my card for today's Taylored Expressions sneak peek!  :-)  ~Laurie

 
Stamps:  To Risk Plain Jane (Verve Stamps)
Paper:  Graphic 45 Patterned paper, Choice Buttercream c.s., Black c.s. (PTI)
Ink:  Versamark, Antique Linen Distress Ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Black detail e.p. (Judikins), Black Pearls (Kaiser Kraft), Prima flower, Black satin ribbon (PTI), Sewing machine

Eat Something Cute...

Woohooo for Friday!!  For today's Weekend Sketch Challenge, I thought I'd make a birthday card (I've got several birthdays to make cards for this month).  

I pulled out my Sweet Celebrationset (Taylored Expressions) and used one of my all time favorite images...this cuuuuute cuppie with the birthday cake! 

I had to pair the cuppie with the BEST cuppie sentiment of all time!  East something cute...hehehee!!  I LOVE it!  :-) 

All of the paper (except the Snow White Choice c.s.), c.s. cut outs, and borders are from the Ooh La Lafor her kit (MyMind's Eye).

For more Weekend Sketch inspiration, check out the creations of Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon!

Have a great weekend!  ~Laurie

Weekend Sketch Friend...

TGIF!!  :-)   For this week's Weekend Sketch Challenge I kept it sweet and simple!   

I finally inked up my Simple Friendship set (Stampin' Up!)!!  I also finally dug into my Thoroughly Modern DP pack (what was I waiting for???)!  I knew I wanted to use Basic Black as an accent color, but I also wanted to lighten the combo up a bit, so I started going through my cardstock in search for the perfect "lighter" color!  I finally decided on Blush Blossom...and I have to say that I really, really love this combo!!

You can see Beate's Weekend Sketch #93 HERE, and also make sure to check out what Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo (Woohoo Mary Jo's back!!  :-), & Sharon have created!

Sorry for the short post, we've got so much going on this weekend and I need to get busy!  Hope you have a great day!  ~Laurie

Supplies
Stamps:  Simple Friendship (Stampin' Up!)
Paper:  Blush Blossom, Basic Black, US White, Thoroughly Modern DP
Ink:  Versamark, Rose Red
Accessories:  Nestabilities, Dew Drops, Regal Rose grosgrain ribbon, Blush Blossom & Rose Red Stampin' Write Markers, Scallop border punch, White gel pen, Paper piercer

Faith Card Set...

Happy Friday!!  And happy Weekend Sketch day!  :-)  Our hostess this week is Sharon, and you can see the sketch she created over at her blog. 

I decided to turn the sketch (mostly so that it would fit my focal image better).  I loved the way that it turned out...so much so that I decided to make three more!  LOL!

This is the first one that I created.  Black and white is always a favorite of mine...I think it's so elegant!  I've had this sentiment (from the Timeless Quotes Flourishes set) for a while and really wanted to use it.  Because I wanted the sentiment to be the focal point, I kept the design a bit understated.  I embossed the Damask Background stamp using clear embossing powder for the background to create a subtle yet elegant tone-on-tone look.  To dress it up a bit more, I added some Crochet White trim, Black Organdy ribbon, and a Heart Ribbon slide.

I kept the whole design exactly the same, but changed the color.  Red has got to be my all time favorite color, so I couldn't resist using it here...  :-)  One tip I have is that when embossing sentiments (or other detailed images) I like to use detailed embossing powder.  It makes a whole WORLD of difference!!  In fact, it is the only embossing powder I use anymore! 

After I made the red one, I reached for one of my other go-to colors...Chocolate Brown!  Mmmmm,mmmmm!  

And then I made a Spring Moss colored card...to brighten up all these dark colors!  Heheheee!

There is more Weekend Sketch Inspiration waiting for you at Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, & Sharon's blogs!

Thanks for stopping by!  ~Laurie

A Weekend Sketch BBQ Celebration!

Happy Friday!!  Not only is today the start of the weekend (woohoo!), but it's also time for the Weekend Sketch Challenge!  This week, the hostess is none other than BEATE!!  Yay!!!  You can see her sketch here.  

Tomorrow (August 1st) is Switzerland Day.  It's kind of like our July 4th...but you know, for Switzerland!  LOL!  We never do too much on that day, even though we're always talking about it.  This year, my DH (who is from Switzerland) decided that we need to actually follow through and plan a little something.  He wants to share some of his Swiss heritage with our kids.  Because of our late start in planning, we aren't going to do anything too time consuming (like cooking a bunch of Swiss cuisine), but instead will just have a BBQ.  Definitely the American version of Swiss Day!  LOL!!! 

For my card (which will serve as an invitation), I used Taylor's Boys Will Be Boys set.  For the rectangle background piece, I embossed (with my Cuttlebug) a piece of Aluminum. 

You won't want to miss seeing what Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, & Sharon have created!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  ~Laurie