Seize the Sketch #19 {Wheely Sweet Friend} & CASE Study Design Team Call

Today I am sharing a card for the next sketch at Seize the Sketch and I am also auditioning for a design team position over at CASE Study. The assignment is to share a design from a designer that inspires you and then show how you would "CASE" it. It was hard to narrow down who to CASE but one of my favourite card makers is Cindy Lovell. She is on my Card Concept team and I just love everything she makes. I was inspired by her card below...you can find it HERE.

Card by Cindy Lovell

I was inspired to use some fun designer paper. I usually use simple patterns but felt inspired to use something a little more masculine. I added a simple pennant and keep my images clean and simple as well because I wanted the sentiment to stand out like Cindy's. My image comes from a Stampin' Up set called "Cycle Celebration" and I loved the sentiment that came with it. It is actually a birthday set and so much fun!!

I am auditioning for a position at CASE Study because I want to stretch myself as a card maker and I want to learn how to improve my crafting skills. Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and to see my work.

I hope you will join us at Seize the Sketch! Our challenge is on for 2 weeks and the team has a lot of inspiration to share!!!

Purple Onion Designs {Stamp Release}

This is my final card for the Purple Onion Designs stamp release! Make sure to take advantage of the current deal! For one week only you can purchase the entire A Beautiful Day! stamp collection at 30% off!  The collection of 39 individual stamps will be $115.00 ($165.00 if purchased separately).  The offer ends on Friday, May 2, 2014. 

Here is a recap of my cards for this release!

The Challenge Reminder and welcome to Karen Day!

Karen Day

The winner of The Challenge #4 was Karen Day and because of her win, she is being featured today!!! I asked her to create a project using Challenge #5...and this is what she came up with...

I just love the bright colours and the image she used from Art Impressions! Thank you Karen, for joining me this week!

Don't forget there is still one more week to join the fun! 

To play along with The Challenge #5-please CLICK HERE.

Viva la Verve {Mother's Day Wishes}

One of my weaknesses when it comes to stamping and card making is using flowers on my cards. I love them! I love to colour them with Copics, fussy cut them and pop them up. Flowers make me happy! I love to make all styles of cards...really I do! But there is just something about flowers and lacy doilies!

When I saw Stacey's awesome sketch at Viva la Verve...I knew I had to get out my Verve Stamps and play along! I inked up the flowers and coloured them with Copics. I used the set called "Joyful Blooms".

Have a happy Sunday! I am off to a card class and I can hardly wait to get there! Stamping for fun is always so relaxing!