Card for a Challenge!

Here is my card for The Pink Elephant Challenge this week. The challenge was to use this recipe:
Dots, Punch, and Tag.
And a close up...

Supplies: Tree Paper, My Little Shoebox; Brown and Pink Dot Paper, Making Memories; Jewelry Tag, 2 Circle punches, A2 White Card, Felt, Thread, and a Button

Well, tomorrow is the BIG day... Caardvarks announces their new Design Team Member. Pick me! Pick Me! Any prayers would be helpful...

Manic Monday!

Hello! It's Monday, the day that begins the high gear I stay in until Friday afternoon. I feel like I start running at 6:00 a.m. and don't stop until about 8:30 p.m. But you know, it's okay, because it's a gorgeous day, I'm feeling caught up and the kids are happy.

Here is a layout I made before the Caardvarks Sketchfest week (I miss you so...) and haven't had a chance to post until now. It's Stephen on 7-8-09 at 10:11:12 p.m.

All papers are from the Studio Calico August kit. I scrunched the "fab-rip" and used some tickets at the bottom. Letter stickers and foam stamps are Making Memories and bronze brads are random.

If it's as beautiful outside where you are as it is here, get out there and enjoy it! I'll be sewing felties this afternoon while the kids play!

Sketchfest- The Last Day

Today is the final day of Sketchfest over at Caardvarks. I will miss the daily sketch challenge...
It was super fun looking at all the other blogs and their take on the sketches- so many gorgeous creations and inspiring cards!
Here is today's sketch:
When I saw the sketch for today, I immediately knew what I wanted to do. That big circle reminded me of a moon and owls are my new favorite fall item. So, I made a birthday card for
my father-in-law:

Sketchfest, I will miss you. I loved each and every sketch, and admired all the teams take on it daily. I enjoyed a daily challenge and it gave me a crafty goal to achieve for myself every day. So, Caardvarks, thank you. Studio Calico, thank you. And design team, you all rock!

Sketchfest- Day 6!

It's Sketchfest Friday! I really liked this sketch, the only problem I had was deciding what actually to do with those 3 squares... houses? hearts? birthday stuff? flowers? Hmmm... I liked what I ended up with.
Today's sketch: My card:

And a close up...

Tree paper is from My Little Shoebox, polka dots, Making Memories. Butterfly punch, Martha Stewart. Chipboard button, Love, Elsie and the other 3 buttons are random! Chocolate shimmery cardstock is from who knows where... in my scraps!

Tomorrow is the last day of Sketchfest at Caardvarks. BOO!!! I have been having so much fun that this week has practically disappeared! Tun in tomorrow for the last sketch and my take!

Sketchfest- Day 5!!!

They're still sketchin', and I'm still card makin'!

I finally finished up... it's been a busy day! Here's today's sketch from Caardvarks, provided by the super crafty, Heidi Van Laar:

And my take on the sketch:

I'm in love with this cloud paper from My Little Shoebox. So fun and versatile! The stripe is the reverse side. I made the felt cloud and bird myself with some scraps. Love the finished result and gunna send it to a special friend!

It's late... goin' to bed, night!

Sketchfest- Day 4!

I'm feelin' sketchy... he-he! Okay, so this week has been super fun with all the sketches at the Caardvarks blog from the super talented, Heidi Van Laar. This is today's sketch:

I flipped and flopped the sketch, but ended up using it as is, but pushing the design up more towards the top. This is what I created:

I used papers from K & Co. Cut-n-Paste collection and the the border and brad are also from K & Co. Flowers are from MM and stamps are Scenic Route and Impress Rubber Stamps. There is something wrong with my sewing machine, so I faux stitched the border.

A close up:

I achieved the look I was going for: Shabby Chic. This card is for Mamaw, Stephen's grandmother who is turning 85 (I think) on Monday. She loves handmade stuff and saves every card I give to her- which makes me want to make something fabulous for her! The pics didn't turn out very good- it's been really rainy here in Louisville today. Enjoy anyway!

Sketchfest- Day 3!

Sketchfest continues at Caardvarks! Here is today's sketch:

I had a hard time with it... that's what I get for braggin' about how easy yesterday came to me. I pondered over it all afternoon. Finally, this is what I came up with:

This card was done using papers and embellishments from the Studio Calico July kit. The rub-on is from the June kit. I like the end result!

Then, Anna wanted to make her own version. I printed out the sketch and let her go. Look at this... at 4 years old, she is amazingly creative. She was quite proud! (and she should be!)

Strawberry cardstock, white vellum, odds and ends from the scrap box, snowflake punch and a dragonfly stamped in metallic blue ink.

She asked me if I liked the red strip. I said, "Yes, I do, but do you think it's a little LOUD for all the pink you have going on?" She looked at me oddly and said, "LOUD?! Mom! The paper can't even talk! How can it be LOUD?" Good point, Anna.