1S4M (One sketch from moi) for 2S4Y!!

Okay, okay, I know the title is a little lame, but after an evening of my sons running around the house with  my friend's kids nonstop for 2 hours, that was all I could think of!! I have to admit, it was a fun evening. The T.V was switched off, the kids were burning off excess energy, my friend and I were drinking tea, and chatting.... well, we tried to have a conversation amidst all the chaos!! Overall, this evening made me reminded me of how wonderful friendship can be.

I absolutely love Laura's Sketch (47) this week on 2S4Y. It's one of those sketches that you can do so much with. I found myself going back to some DP that I'd already used. Guess I was playing a little safe. I really would like to try and make another card with some brighter colours. But I guess, at the end of the day, I was in a mood for something mellow.

I of course used my handy dandy sewing machine (this is from watching too much "Blue's Clues" with my son)!! I realised that the card doesn't have any stamps at all, but I guess it's the paper crafting that could also count, right? Well, hopefully I should have another card done by tomorrow for this challenge. I'm going to try to find the brightest, most cheerful DP, I promise!!! Namaste!!!

The week's begun....

Today was a great Monday. Exhausting, but great. This week's going to roll by so quickly, and before I know it, my first born will be 4 years old by next week. He's such an incredible child; full laughter and smiles, always willing to give you a hug...It's amazing how such a tiny creature can become such an important part of your life. I have all these great pics of him as a little baby, and I thought I would create a scrap book page for him instead of a card. Better get to work on it soon!!

Today's card is for Card Patterns Challenge 54. 

I turned the sketch clockwise to accommodate the length of the flowers. I was trying to combine two completely different colours with the green, but changed my mind when I saw the ribbon in my stash. 

 The inside of the card has a simple "Happy Mother's Day" stamped in it. Well, I'm off to bed a little early today. Can't wait to start on my son's birthday project!! G'night and Namaste!!!

Can you feel the sunshine?

Today was such a beautiful day. The sun was out, the snow was melting, and the kids were all out on their bikes. My older son and I headed out to hang out with the "gang" and what an amazing afternoon we had!! Can't wait for spring.....

Today's card is a reflection of how I'm feeling inside; all sunny and warm and happy. I used the sketch from OCC Sketch Challenge 5. 

I combined a couple of challenges, which went so well together. I used some lacy fabric, did some stitching, used some brads and watercolour crayons, kept it really really simple and this is what I created....

The other challenges are:

1. The Play Date Cafe Challenge #19: Deep Yellow, Pale Yellow & White 

2. C.R.A.F.T Challenge 40: Mother's Day/Flowers

3. Everything But The Kitchen Sink Challenge 10: Fabric

Well, as I said before, I can't wait for spring!!! Off to have some dinner now.....Namaste!

I love my gel pen!!!

I just received my new supplies from SU and I am in love with the stuff!!! I ordered a gel pen, that I don't think I can live without now!! How did I ever manage without it???? It is one of the best tools I've used on my cards. I finally figured out why faux stitching is such a rage!!! The sketch is based on the Mojo Monday Challenge 128. 

I found a whole bunch of other challenges that this card could be entered for.......

1. Pile It On Challenge #8: Lucky Me Theme (Used green)

2. Lexi's Creations #8: "Anything goes"

3. Creative Card Crew: Celebrations

4. Digital Tuesday Challenge 48: Use of scallops

5. Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge 56: Use of scallops

6. Papertake Weekly Challenge: Buttons, bows, brads & bling (Used only bling!)

7. Tanda Stamps: Flowers

8. Stamp TV (Inspiration Challenge): Diamonds

9. Crafty Creations: Monochromatic Challenge
10. Gingersnap Creations Challenge 43: 3 colours you love ( Green, White & Blue)
11. Gingersnap Creations Challenge 44: Birthday Greeting
12. Gingersnap Creations Challenge 45: Celebrate
13. Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog: Going green
14. Stampavie & more Challenge 84: Spring
15. Cute Card Thursday Challenge 102: Lucky green
16.PPA32 - A Theme Challenge - Spring

Honestly, it's just a stroke of luck that I found all these other challenges that would accept my card. I would love to win some new stamps/accessories!! Well, off to entertain my preschooler...Namaste!!!

Second entry for Just Add Ink

I decided to do a scrapbook page out of the blue. Actually, I was inspired by the Just Add Ink DT creations (Amanda Reddicliffe & Sarah Klass). Loved what both have done with the sketch for Just Add Ink Challenge #6. 

So I pulled out some pics of my first born and got to work....

My handwriting is terrible but I realised that journaling is really part of making the whole scrapbooking process personal and special. At least, it's legible!!! My friend very generously allowed me to use her Cricut to cut out the letters on the side. Phew, I finally can add a third page to my scrap book!!!! Hope the week is going well for everyone. Looks like we won't have any snow for a while. It's beautiful these mornings and I can't wait for spring.....Namaste!!!

Before I say, "Gnite"

Today's card is for the Card Positioning System Challenge 156. I absolutely love this sketch and would love to create more based on it. 

The DP is Ancestory.com: Marcella by K and the rhinestones are from my stash. I cut out the flowers from one of the DPs, since it was all part of the same collection, and seemed to go well with the rest of the card.

Well, I have to get the kids to bed. I'm off...Namaste!!!

Card Patterns Blog Hop

I picked up some accessories from Target today and was thrilled that I could use them on this card. My creation is based on the Card Patterns Sketch 53. 

I really enjoyed using my machine to sew all the panels and pieces. The colours are a little sedate but I love the way the flower pops against it. And the sentiment, which is an epoxy sticker, seemed perfect. I really enjoyed following this sketch, and might do another one with completely different colours. All that stitching reminds me that I have to go buy fabric to make valences for my family room asap!!!! 

Card Ingredients:

Paper: Ancestory.com- Marcella by K

Accessories: Paper blossoms by hul.la.ba.loo; Epoxy sticker  by Colorbok; sewing machine; rhinestone from stash.

Well, keeping this short and sweet. Hope you all had a great weekend. Namaste!!