Monthly Archives: November 2011

Nov 30

Warm Winter Wishes

Well, I haven’t quite made it with the night craft session last evening… I sat down at my desk, wondering whether I’d fall asleep before I cut into the first piece of paper… lol
We’ve all got a bit of a cold, and the weather has been out of its mind - none of this is helping me concentrate. On top of it, I’m swarming with assignments to complete… I need more hours in the day!
Just to make things more complicated, (as I would, hehe), I started today playing with the last Verve sketch for November (VLVNov2011 Week 4). It’s a very elaborate one, and quite lovely too. You can find the sketch underneath, and firstly my card:

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Supplies: cardstock: Canson (cream, grey); papers: My Mind’s Eye (Lost & Found - Union Square); silver vellum: Grant; stamps: The Craft’s Meow (Vintage Ornaments, Vintage Snowflakes); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap), silver; Spellbinders Parisian Motifs/Fleur De Lis Accents/Grommet Tags; Liquid Pearls (Pewter); pearls: Kaisercraft; glitter glue; button; string; lace: May Arts; pearl brad: SEI

I altered the sketch here and there, to suit my needs. I also used the inspiration/colour requirements of TSTR90:

I might not see you again until tomorrow, with the new CASE Study card. I hope you’re having a fine day! Cheers,
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Nov 28

TSG132 - Inspiration challenge

Hello, friends! This week’s challenge at the TSG blog is this beautiful inspiration, brought to us by Jackie:


On my card, I used one of my favourite sets, Wonderful Winter Wishes. It’s Torico’s style at it’s best…

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Supplies: cardstock: Canson (turquoise, cream); papers: Aunthentique (Journey); stamps: There She Goes (Wonderful Winter Wishes); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copics; Nestabilities Circles/Lacey Circles; Ice Stickles;edge distresser; seam binding; string; button; pearls: Flourish with a Bling

I played with the VLVNov2011 Week 3 sketch. I’m also entering the card into The Ribbon Reel challenge #16 - Anything Goes.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card using the recipe, , and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (November 21st). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated 🙂

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG132 so we can check out your beautiful work!

I’m signing off for the day, but I hope to pop in tomorrow! Have a great day!
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Nov 27

November SFYTT recap

**Please check out my other recent posts as well! Thanks :)**

Have you played with this month’s Sketch For You To Try yet?? You have until the end of the month to play along! Visit this post for the details and to link up your entry. Here’s the sketch:

We’ve got a super cool sponsor this month, Verve Stamps!! Verve is offering a set of choice to a SFYTT participant that uses Verve in their creation. This random winner will be announced with the December SFYTT.

I inked up the Sweet Treats set, for my sample card. It has the cutest little label & tag, and you can also purchase matching dies!

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Supplies: cardstock: recycled kraft, brown and green scraps; paper: Prima (Madeline), Websters Pages (seed packet label); stamps: Verve (Sweet Treats); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa), Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap); Pink Paislee Artisan Elements; sewing machine; ribbon; string; flower: Prima; buttons; ScorBuddy

I’m entering this card into the Product Challenge at Lily Pad Cards (buttons), as well as CR84FN43:

Thanks for bearing this me this weekend, I’m posting a lot! *wink* Thank you for all your wonderful comments 🙂
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Nov 27

Jay Gee’s Nook Challenge #14

With the last Sunday of the month, arrives a new challenge at Jay Gee’s Nook!

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We are back with the inspiration board, and a task of creating a Christmas-themed gift or decor! Think tags, wrapping, ornaments, gift bags… you get the drill!

I created another tag, but this time I’ll be attaching it to a small treat bag of sweet goodies. The treats are not there yet (heck, I’ll start thinking about it in a couple of weeks!), but the tag is all ready 🙂
I reached for my lovely Waltzingmouse Stamps - again 🙂 In particular the Candy Jar Christmas Fillers. The peppermint candy is coloured with Copics, and the sentiment is stamped on the cute little MME tag.

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Supplies: cardstock: white; tag: Kaszazz; papers: Basic Grey (Eskimo Kisses); small tag/pearls: My Mind’s Eye (12 Days of Christmas); stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps (Candy Jar Christmas Fillers); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Versa Color (Sand Beige), Distress Ink (Pumice Stone); Copics; ric-rac trim/baker’s twine: October Afternoon; grosgrain ribbon

I’m entering this into PPA121 (Elements of Style - Pearls).

You will find more inspiration from the DT, at the JG’s Nook blog today! Enjoy your weekend,
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Nov 26

Sketchbook Saturday Challenge #39

*Check out also my Waltzingmouse sketch post underneath. Thanks!*

Thank you for all your amazing submissions, for the last week’s sketch! You must have liked it, as I had a whopping number of participants. I always LOVE checking out what you made with it!

Today’s sketch was dictated by the stamp that I wanted to use - Large Flower from Hero Arts. I’m a big fan of big stamps. LOL
Sentiments, flowers, you name it - they’re large, I like them 🙂 So, I’ve got both on my card.



As the flower stamp is especially showy, I kept both the sketch and my card toned down. This is one of these timeless layouts, that never goes out of fashion, and always looks good. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do 🙂

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Supplies: cardstock: Canson (turquoise), white; paper: DCWV (Mariposa); stamps: Hero Arts (Large Flower, Truly Appreciated); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), PTI (Fresh Snow); Copics; black pen; string; glitter glue (Stickles)

Once again, my favourite colour combo in the Hero Arts November contest, spoke to me. I only used a darker shade of teal this time.

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A few things to keep in mind if you decide to use my sketch:
- You’re kindly asked to save the image onto your computer first, and if you make a card based on it, please link back to this post.
- If you upload your card to an online gallery, please use the code SSC39.
- Please share the link to your creation via the Inlinkz widget, so that I can come and check it out. I would love to see what you did with it!
- The colours/elements mean nothing towards the card. All styles, colours and supplies, as well as slight alterations of the sketch are welcome.
- A new sketch and sample is posted every Saturday, but you’re welcome to play any time! Just leave a link in the comments section after Inlinkz widget closes.

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Nov 26

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge 75

This week’s challenge at Waltzingmouse Sketch blog is to design a set of place cards. Right on time before Christmas! I imagine that many of you are planning to have a wonderfully decorated, formal table setting, so these would come is handy!
If you’re not after place cards, like me (my family has a very casual style), you can design a set of simple cards to give out as a gift, or do what I did - cook up a few note cards, that come in handy if you want to slip a little note inside a gift bag 🙂

I combined a couple of stamp sets on these cards: the decorative strip is from Nordic Winter, the holly branch from Festive Foliage, and the sentiment from Compliments of the Season.
Did I mention how much I LOVE mixing stamps??

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Supplies: cardstock: white; stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps (Nordic Winter, Festive Foliage, Compliments of the Season); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black, London Fog), ColorBox (Hunter Green); Sprinkles: AnnaBelle Stamps

There’s plenty more inspiration, waiting for you at the Waltzingmouse Sketch blog! The Mischief Makers designed some fabulous sets that you don’t want to miss:)
I’ll meet you in a bit, for a new sketch from me, and some SFYTT goodness. Enjoy your weekend!
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