SFF052215 - One of My Favorite Colors

Hello, Hello, Hello!!
I have been MIA for a while due to other obligations, but I am BACK!  And we have a great sketch for you, created by Diana Eichfeld:

I love this sketch!  Diana did a great job designing this.  Here is my interpretation of her wonderful sketch:

The flower is from Crazy About You and is stamped in Blackberry Bliss and punched out with the coordinating Flower Medallion Punch.  I love, love, love this color and will miss it so much when it goes away next June.  My color choices were inspired by the brand new (available on June 2) Bohemian Designer Series Paper.  The colors are very rich and intense and include Blackberry Bliss, Rich Razzleerry, Bermuda Bay, Delightful Dijon (a new In Color also debuting on June 2), Island Indigo, and Very Vanilla.  I chose to use both sides of one of the sheets.  One side has the chevron stripes, and the other side is the Island Indigo with little dots of the lighter colors.  I also used a the Pretty Petals TIEF, which, sadly, is going away on June 2.  I bought it and think I used it only twice, sigh... The sentiment is also from Crazy About You, and is stamped in Blackberry Bliss and Island Indigo.  All of this was mounted on a base of Blackberry Bliss, which you can hardly see in this picture, since I put the card up against a dark background.  As I am looking at the picture, I am thinking I should have added a pearl to the flower center,  Maybe I'll do that before I send it off.

Now that I have finished rambling, click on over the the Sketch Frenzy Friday blog and check out what the other designers have done with the sketch.
Thanks for stopping by today!

Enjoy!

SFF 050214--An MDS Mother's Day Card

Hi Stampers:

It's Friday again, and you know what THAT means!!  Of course, it's Sketch Frenzy Friday!!  We have almost a dozen designers, and each of them are very talented.  The sketch this week comes from Jennifer Kay:

And here is my card, created with My Digital Studio:

I used 3 different MDS downloads:  Hello Spring, Watercolor Wonder, and Chat Room Occasions.  Colors used are:  Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight.

You can see the other designers' creations at Sketch Frenzy Friday.  Remember: we love to  see your creations, so upload with the link on the blog.

Hello Spring Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download

$8.95

Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper - Digital Download

$4.95

Chat Room Occasions Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download

$5.95

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Enjoy!

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 05-31-13 Today is the Day!!

Hi Stampers:

Yes, it's Friday and time for a Sketch Frenzy Friday, BUT it is also New Catalog Day!!  That's right--the NEW 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! catalog goes live at noon Mountain Daylight Time.  There are SO many new items in it that I just LOVE, and I am going to show you two of them with my card today.  But first, let's take look at the sketch, created by Patrice:

Great Sketch!!  And here's what I did with it:

I kept it pretty simple--haven't added a sentiment yet--but I think it looks elegant.  Here's what I used:

• Pool Party Core'dinations card stock
• Whisper White card stock
• NEW Wildflower Meadow stamp
• NEW Simply Pressed Clay and Blossom Mold--the three little flowers above the Pool Party oval
• So Saffron, Island Indigo, Pool Party, and Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Markers
• Labels Collection Framelits
• Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Extra Large Oval Punch
• Stampin' Sanding Block (with the extra fine paper).  I lightly sanded the Pool Party card stock after embossing. 

Don't forget--you can join us in our creative journey.  All you have to do is create something following the sketch--it doesn't have to be a card--and upload it to the SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY blog!  And don't forget to check out the other designers' creations!

Enjoy!

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!

Sketch Frenzy Friday 04-19-13 Sent With Love

Hi Stampers!

Whew!!  It's Friday and time for another Sketch Frenzy Friday!  I don't know about you, but I am glad this week is over!!  Taxes done!  But always more and more stuff to do all the time!  However, I DID find some time to stamp!  Our sketch this week was created by Tammy Fite, and here it is:

I think this is one great sketch!!!  Here's what I did with it:

I used the Sent With Love Bundle (132851, $25.50).  This bundle includes a stamp set (Sent With Love, 131847, $17.95), a package of Sent With Love Designer Series Paper, 132185,$10.95) and a package of Calypso Coral Baker's Twine--which is not available outside of the bundle.  The stamp set and DSP can be ordered by themselves, but the best deal is the bundle--20% off plus the Baker's Twine!!!
In addition to the bundle, I also used:

• Whisper White card stock, 100730, $8.50 (40 sheets)
• Calypso Coral card stock, 122925, $6.95 (24 sheets)
• Island Indigo card stock, 122923, $6.95 (24 sheets)
• Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, 120893, $42.95
• Labels Collection Framelits, 125598, $26.95--I used the smallest die under the Sealed with a kiss stamp
• 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 127811, $15.95

Two more pictures for you: side view

Yes, that is a roll of paper towels behind the card.  My kitchen has fluorescent lighting which is GREAT for picture taking.  And inside of the card:

That's it for now.  To see all the designers' wonderful cards, CLICK HERE to go to the Sketch Frenzy Friday blog.  And don't forget to join us!  Just use the Linky tool on the blog.

Enjoy!!!

Summer Cards Here We Come!

Hi Stampers:

Yesterday, I did a workshop at my friend Mary's house, and although there was a low turnout, we had a blast! I wanted to share with you the two projects we did. The first one was a card:

This card makes me SO HAPPY! I didn't come up with the design--it is a direct case from another demonstrator on our Stampin' Connection web site. This is a website for demonstrators, with many THOUSANDS of samples. You never have to be original if you don't want to be! This card uses SEVERAL items from the Occasions Mini--which expires on 4-30-12:

• Twitterpated DSP


• Blossom Punch


• Mixed Bunch and Tea Shoppe stamp sets


• Hat pins


• Adorning Accents Edgelits die


• Adorning Accents Textured impressions embossing folder


• Pleated ribbon


• Basic Jewels pearls from the big IBC

The colors I used are Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Island Indigo

The second project was a variation on the the 2-4-6-8 box with a window cut with the smallest Labels Framelit die:

Same colors, same DSP, with two added accessories: Twitterpated Buttons from the Occasions mini and clips from the IBC.

Do you need the supplies to make these two projects? Click on the Shop Now button on my blog and you will be taken to my Stampin' Up! business web site where you can order!

Enjoy!

Sketch Frenzy Friday--It's a Lovely Summer Smooches MDS Day

Hi Stampers:

The weather around here has been lovely and VERY MUCH like summer. We have broken or tied 5 temperature records here in the Cincinnati area this week. We've also had lots of sun and breezes! Lovely weather, but too much too soon, I say! What happened to spring? It feels like summer! Thus, my creation today, using the Summer Smooches MDS downloads. Demonstrators got to order this sneak peak from the new catalog during March (don't you want to be a demo to get all this neat stuff?) Customers will be able to order these items during April. So on with the show! Here is our sketch this week, created by Patrice for Tammy B:

And here is my creation:

Almost everything I used is from the Summer Smooches download. The exceptions are the punches--rounded square, square, scallop border, oval, and 5 petal flower; the flower in the middle, which is from the Mixed Bunch stamp brush set; and the Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon. The word "relax" in the oval punch shape is from the Summer Smooches stamp brush set. I love this card--very bright and fun and has two of my favorite colors--Rich Razzleberry and Real Red!

Now let's click over to MARIA'S BLOG to see what she has created this week. And PLEASE join us! We'd love to see your creation posted on our main blog, SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY.

Enjoy!