Embellish Challenge: Birds

Doesn't it feel good when your creative juices are flowing, especially after a serious break? It's so fun. So, I haven't done a challenge in... well forever (forever = 4 months). I thought I'd try out the latest Embellish challenge.

And here's what I came up with using several PCD sets.

1. Make card from cardstock.
2. Cut kraft paper slightly smaller, stamp birch background from Carved Love.
3. Sew around edge.
4. Adhere fabric tape and tie bow.
5. Adhere cardstock.
6. Die cut shape, stamp bird and sentiment.

Stamps: Carved Love, Nature's Wonder, Christmas Wonder (Practicing Creativity)
Cardstock: Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)
Ribbon: Dark Chocolate Swiss Dot (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Blue Bayou (Stampin' Up), Burnt Umber (Palette)

Well happy Tuesday!

Farewell to 2 Sketches 4 You

Today is a sad day. We are wishing 2 Sketches 4 You goodbye. When I heard the news from Laura and Kazan I was sad, but I totally understood. These challenge sites really take a ton of work, and I know Laura and Kazan both have great things in store for us in the future.

All of the current design team and design team alumni are working with two fabulous sketches. I know you'll want to join us for these two final sketches!

And here's what I came up with (we are all focusing on miss you/good bye cards).

1. Make card from cardstock.
2. Cut stripe of cardstock and adhere to bottom of card base.
3. Cut a 2x3 piece of patterned paper. Stamp balloon and adhere.
4. Stamp balloon three more times, cut out balloon and accent piece adhere.
5. Stamp cloud, cut, and adhere with foam tape.
6. Stamp sentiment, adhere.
7. Tie bow and adhere ribbon.

Stamps: Look Up Additions, You're Dandy (Practicing Creativity)
Cardstock: New Leaf, Hawaiian Breeze, Summer Sunrise (Papertrey Ink), Solar White (Neenah)
Ink: Powder Blue (Jenni Bowlin), Black (VersaFine)
Ribbon: New Leaf (Papertrey Ink)

So go check out 2 Sketches 4 You and wish Kazan and Laura luck with their new adventures!

2 Sketches 4 You #70

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? I'm excited for a holiday and a short week! Here's this week's 2 Sketches 4 You sketch sponsored by Just Rite.

Here's what I made with Ellie Time from Just Rite:

Thanks for stopping by and come play along with us over at 2 Sketches 4 You!

2 Sketches 4 You

Scroll down for my first card of the day for the EBTKS Challenge. 
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It's time for another 2 Sketches 4 You challenge. Kazan has a super fun one for us this week.

Here's what I came up with using the latest Cupcake Cards Kit.

1. Make card from cardstock, cut 1.5" striped of patterned paper.
2. Adhere pattnern paper, and sew over seams.
3. Adhere japanese masking tape, tie twine.
4. Stamp frame and sentiment from Everyday Prints, adhere with adhesive.  
5. Add ink to flowers, adhere together, add snowflake and thread button.

Stamps: Everyday Prints (Practicing Creativity)
Cardstock: Ivory (Gina K)
Ink: Aqua Mist (PapertreyInk), Moulin Rouge (Palette), Green Ink (Maya Road)
Misc: Button, Patterned Paper, Flowers (Cupcake Cards Kit), Red Twine (Divine Twine), Japanese Masking Tape

I hope you'll come play along with this fun sketch!

EBTKS - Sketch Challenge

Have you figured out what your Christmas cards are going to be this year? After finishing this card I think this just might be it. Winter gave us this great inspiration, and I'm so appreciative of it. Here's where Winter got the inspiration, and the sketch.

Here's what I came up with:

1. Make card from cardstock.
2. Tape down cardstock shape with removable adhesive.
3. Ink around shape with white and stamp houndstooth.
4. Add faux stitching.
5. Stamp sentiments from Everyday Prints.
6. Adhere buttons and cut holly leaves.

Stamps: Retro Christmas Backgrounds, Everyday Prints (Practicing Creativity)