CC Designs Sugarplums and DT Challenge- stickles

This was from the DT Challenge a couple of weeks ago- better late than never, huh?

I love this little boy and am so excited that I will have another image of Trevor here soon! I used stickles on his swim suit and on the sand and ocean, per the DT challenge. I used some twine and buttons to make it a little more beach-y. Sentiment is from the coordinating set, Amy R's Beach Sentiments. Paper is CTMH. I added a lil sun under his eyes and on his shoulders :)

I love this image of Emma!! And the sentiment.. too perfect. Paper is from Basic Grey. The panel with the sentiment was made by using a stamp from an SU lvl 1 set dashing dots and summer sun ink. I used the reverse of the dots cuttlebug folder to look more like polka dots :)

Enjoy- I know I love these images a whole lot!!

Long time no post- Amy R's Saturday Sketch

Hey all-

It's been over a month since I posted!! We've been super busy with dr appts, testing, work, and some illness in between. I had a killer bout of viral bronchitis followed by a scare from an insect bite that looked like Lyme's Disease. I'm still on antibiotics for that but the rash/bite has gotten a lot better!

Anyway, without further adieu, here is my return to Amy R's Sketch Challenge!

This is for this week's challenge and features CC Designs' Sugarplums Beachies and Beach Sentiments from Amy R. Paper used is SU Tea Party and ribbon is from the SAB Bundle. I love these Beach images and sentiments. I ordered the beachies II set and should have them soon.. I can't wait for the new release tomorrow to buy some of THOSE goodies!

This cutie is from last week's sketch. I ordered a few Kettos during the free shipping sale at Stamping Bella. I used pacific point ink to sponge and line the paper. Sentiment is from Unity Apr. KOTM. I adore their stamps- sigh, another company to kill my budget :) Paper is Magnolia from MME. Ribbon is by MS.

I have a lot more cards to share that I have made throughout the month. I will have another post on Wednesday so ENJOY!! Happy almost summer!

Quick posts and swap cards

I am still super exhausted.. I wish I could figure it out! In the mean time, here are the last 2 cards from the swap I do with my 2 local stampin friends. Ignore any bad grammar, spelling, as I am nodding off currently :)

Supplies

• Stamps- Unity KOTM April; Sentiment from CTMH
• Ink- Palette Burnt Umber
• CS- Kraft, su kiwi kiss and baja breeze
• DP- Basic Grey Mellow
• Coloring Medium- Copics
• Other- Epoxy chipboard

Supplies

• CS- Whisper White; Bazill Chocolate
• DP- AC Play collection
• Stamps- Images from SU Forest Friends; Sentiments from SU Goody Goody Gumdrops
• Other- Primas, twine, button brad, SU Top Note die

If you have any other questions, just leave a comment. Have a great weekend! We will be taking Nate to a local farm where he will receive horse riding therapy next Fall. Should be interesting :)

Amy R's Friday Sketch #57- Be Happy

I thought I'd change things up this week and use some SU goodies on Amy R's Friday Sketch. I've had the set for a little while and just got the yummy ribbon so I figured I needed to put them to use!
Supplies

• DP- Sweet Always SU
• CS- SU Pretty in Pink; Whisper White
• Ink- SU Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin, and Chocolate Chip
• Other- SU stripped grosgrain ribbon, SU eyelet punch, CB Swiss Dots Folder

I've been super exhausted so I never got around to making another card. This one is cuter in person- seems very bright and too pink in the photo :)

Magnolia fab cards!

Two of my Real life stampin sisters and I do a monthly swap where we have a couple of challenges but also have to use items we haven't used yet. I used these images from the Magnolia Easter Collection I bought at the end of March. I used Amy R's tutorial on cutting to help my cutting become cleaner.

Supplies

• Stamps- Magnolia; sentiment and flower from Stampin Up
• Ink- Palette Noir
• Coloring Medium- Copic Ciaos
• CS- PaperTrey Ink WhitePaper- Magnolia Urban Prairie
• Other- distresser, coluzzle, clear embelly

Supplies

• Stamps- Magnolia; sentiment CTMH Say it in Style
• CS- Bazzill, PTI White
• Designer Paper- American Crafts
• Ink- Palette Noir
• Coloring Medium- Copic Ciaos
• Other- nestabilities label 2, cardboard buttons, primas

Hope you enjoy these! I will be back later with Amy R's Friday sketch challenge!

ATS DT Wed Challenge- Buttons!

WOW! It has been a long time since I last posted.. I didn't anticipate it taking a week! I didn't craft over the weekend. Amy R took a week off for sketch challenges and then I spent time with family. Most of all, I've just been super exhausted. Hormones are a lovely thing!

Today, the ATS DT issued their new challenge to use buttons! I didn't get to complete last weeks challenge because I couldn't find my microbeads. Anyway, I've been wanting to use more buttons so this is cool! I also got to use my new most favorite set EVA.. Tweeties!! You'll have to get them as soon as you see this card :)

Supplies

• Stamps- Birdie from ATS Tweetie Collection; Sentiment from SU Goody Goody Gumdrops
• Designer Paper- American Crafts and MME
• CS- PTI White; Bazzil Red
• Ink- Palette Noir
• Coloring Medim- Copic Ciaos
• Other- SU Eyelet Border Punch; Primas; MME Buttons; Nestabilities Labels One

I love the use of buttons with flowers although I didn't sew mine. I used glue dots because me and a needle are not easily compatible. I still have the celebrate! gingersnaps set to use and will definitely be using that this week. I also am expecting my Ladybug Friends set which I won from winning the Anniversary Challenge. I was so excited :) I've never won anything and honestly, winning for CC Designs is just the best since they are absolutely without a doubt my favorite independent stamp company and the customer service is great!

On an unrelated note, check out these pics from Nate today. Getting out of the bath, he looks like Edward Cullen/Robert Pattinson because of his hair! :P

I also have to share this one because Nate was angry that we wouldn't give him his juice so he looks like Edward Cullen the Vampire is trying to get him

LOL- Have a great rest of the week. I'll be back Friday!

Amy R's Friday Sketch #56- Sweet Chick

It literally took me all day yesterday to make my ATS Anniversary Challenge project and after running out to Michael's to use my coupons and laying down new mulch in the flower beds, I finally got to do a little more crafting. I didn't get much done but I did get to do Amy R's challenge, as usual :)

Sweet Chick

Supplies

• CS- PTI White
• DP- Basic Grey Urban Prairie
• Stamps- Cookie Crumbs' Cupcake Occassions; sentiment from CC Designs Spring Fling
• Ink- Palette Noir
• Coloring Medium-Copic Ciaos
• Other- Nestabilities; easter basket filler (for "bow); stickles; MM Polo Brads

I can't wait to get my craft room done so I can have a good photo set up! This card is very pretty in person! I used my coupon on the BG Urban Prairie Paper... love this paper and I was excited that Mike's had it!! I wanted a cute little image for Easter and since I already had used spring fling a lot, I decided to pull back out Cupcake Occasions for this cutie! I love Diane's sets... she's killing me because she released another gorgeous one I have to have.. argh!

I probably won't post again until this weekend so have a great week! It's the week before Spring Break here which means lots of antsy, hyper kids to deal with (and I have Spring Fever myself!)