Sketch Frenzy Friday 08-02-13

Hi Stampers:

Today is the first Friday in August, and as with all Fridays, it's a Sketch Frenzy Friday!  We have an interesting sketch this week from Patrice:

Well, I wasn't sure what I was going to do with this sketch, but I had the following items on my desk from a prior project:  Gingham Garden Washi Tape, Island Indigo and Whisper White card stock, Banner Greetings--hostess item--stamp set, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Delicate Designs Embossing folder.  So here is what I did with these items to make a card based on this sketch:

 

This picture is not the best.  On Wednesday, we had no internet due to failure of the cable to our house, so I had to use my cell phone to take a picture of the card so that it could be posted in our SFF folder and on the SFF blog, since we work ahead of the actual day it's posted.  So the internet was restored today, and hopefully it will stay up for a while.  I HATE IT when there is no internet, which also means no cable TV or home phone, since they all use the same cable.  I wish the sparkle of the rhinestones showed up a little better--the butterfly is so sparkly in real life.  I think the element with the butterfly looks like a package with a butterfly bow!  What do you think?

Now it's time to direct you to our main SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY BLOG.  You will find all the designers' contributions to this week's sketch AND also, you can add your own creation!  We would LOVE to see what you create using this sketch!

Enjoy!

Sketch Frenzy Friday 06-07-13

Hi Stampers:

Boy, these Fridays are sure rolling around quickly these days.  It's time for another fabulous Sketch Frenzy Friday.  The sketch this week was created by Robbie:

Here is my interpretation:

 

I can't seem to get away from using the combination of Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, and Daffodil Delight!  Here's what I used:

 

• Cardstock:  Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight
• Happy Birthday stamp from the retired Ronald McDonald House stamp set called Moving Forward.  (I was actually looking for another set to use, but couldn't find what I wanted and this one was handy, so you know what happened--I used a retired stamp--my bad!)
• Simply Pressed Clay and buttons mold
• Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Island Indigo Stampin' Write Markers to color the buttons after they were dry
• Fancy Fan TIEF
• Bitty Banners Framelits--I traced the outside edge of the framelit onto Melon Mambo cardstock to create the layer for the banner.
• Top Note Die
• Big Shot machine
• Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper

Since the whole card is white, I gussied up the inside also:

I cut two Top Note die cuts--one in white that I trimmed at the dotted line, and one out of Gingham Garden DSP to layer it on.  I think it gives it a nice look on the inside.

 

Don't forget:  you can show us your interpretation of the sketch this week by uploading it on the SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY BLOG, using the Linky tool.  You can also see all of the designers' cards on the blog.

 

Enjoy!

Sketch Frenzy Friday--5/24/13

Hi Stampers:

It's Friday, Friday, F-R-I-D-A-Y!!  I feel like I have been set free.  Some of my September thru May activities are winding down, and I will have more free time starting next week.  I am so excited about this week's sketch for SFF!  The sketch is just fabulous and was created by the fabulous Tammy Fite:

And here is my creation:

Don't you just love it?  Well, even if you don't, I love it!!!  Here's what I used:

• Melon Mambo and Whisper White card stock
• NEW Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper
• NEW Mosaic Madness Stamp Set
• Happy Birthday photopolymer stamp from the Dolled Up Birthday card kit
• NEW Modern Mosaic TIEF
• NEW Mosaic Punch
• Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight Classic Ink Pads
• Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker
• Island Indigo brad from the 2011-2013 In Color Brads
• 3/4" circle punch

As you can tell, the flower is made by stamping a design from the Mosaic Madness stamp set and then punching them out.  I used 7 punches.  I also punched three shapes from the Pear Pizzazz design of the Gingham Garden DSP and also punched a 3/4" circle from one of the Daffodil Delight flowers in the same DSP.  I also decorated the inside of the card:

 I just LOVE this card!  It is so bright and cheery!  I think I'll send it to my sister for her June 6 birthday!

Enough from me, today!  As you know, all of the designers have their creations posted on the SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY BLOG and you can post yours their also.  Just use the Linky tool.  We hope you'll join us!

Sketch Frenzy Friday 05-17-13

Hi Stampers:

It's Friday again and time for another awesome sketch and card!  Today our sketch was created by....drum roll, please, ME!  I had a lot of fun with this sketch, both creating it and then making a card based on it.  So first of all, here's the sketch:

And here is my card:

This card has two sneak peek items on it.  The stripes were created with the new Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape, and the butterfly was punched from the new Gingham Garden Designer series paper.  Both of these items will be available in the new IBC which debuts on May 31, 2013.  I also used:

• Daffodil Delight card stock
• Whisper White card stock
• Beautiful Butterfly punch
• Wacky Wishes stamp set--retiring June 3
• Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• 5/8" Flower Trim--gone after May 31
• Melon Mambo Classic Ink Pad
• Daffodil Delight Classic Ink Pad
• Island Indigo Classic Ink Pad--retiring as an In Color, BUT coming into the Core Colors!! Yay!!

Be sure to stop at our Sketch Frenzy Friday Blog and check out what the other designers have for us this week!

Enjoy!