Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #15

Hey everyone! It’s Friday all ready, can you believe that?! I know I’m having difficulty thinking that. I’m also having difficulty believing that there is only 8 weeks exactly until Christmas. I have my daughters fairy Birthday party to organise yet. I have the cake and venue organised, but we need to invite some people to this shindig or it will be a little quiet at the party. Not too mention my daughter will be very upset. So today I think I will start designing a beautiful fairy invite for the 20 kids on her fairy list….LOL!

Anyway onto this weeks challenge-

A square sketch challenge! The last time I did one of these I decided next time I would do a scrapbook layout……well it’s next time and here is my creation-

I have not done one in a while, and I’m happy to say it has sparked my interest again. So you might see some more pages from me soon.

• Stamp Set- Baroque Motifs, Best Yet and A Rose is a Rose
• Cardstock- Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Bella Rose DSP and Whisper White
• Ink- Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip and Kiwi Kiss
• Accessories- Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Punches, Kiwi Kiss Corduroy Buttons and Linen Thread

Don’t forget the rest of the DT-

• Makeesha
• Cindy
• Amy
• Renee
• Chantelle
• Sarah-Jane

I finally get my new phone today. My Nokia I have now is getting a bit old. I was going to get an iPhone but ended up deciding on the Blackberry Bold. It seems to have exactly what I need. Also I will be keeping my current number so contact details will not change. Guess I will be playing with that today as well as the fairy invites!

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Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #14

Hey everyone! It’s time for another fabulous Inkspiration Sketch Challenge! You know what though, I just cannot pick my favourite type of Inkspiration challenge. But I think I love the variety, a different one each week is just what the mojo craves! LOL!

Here is the sketch-

and my creation…..

At the moment I’m absolutely lovin’ white Staz-On on clear acetate. Actually I’m lovin’ white Staz-On period. I’m playing with it today, stamping it straight onto CS. I will let you know how it turns out.

• Stamp Set- Inspired by Nature, Flight of the Butterfly and Upsy Daisy
• Cardstock- Pacific Point, Summer Sun and Whisper White
• Ink- Summer Sun, Pacific Point, Versa Mark and White Staz-On
• Accessories- Linen Thread, Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals, Corner Rounder Punch and Heat Tool

I know you cannot see it too well, due to my crappy photography, but the sentiment has been clear embossed. I like it when the sentiment stands out a little brighter. I also wanted something else shiny on there with the acetate. I was going to Crystal Effects some of the flowers and grass to give the ‘wet’ look, but decided against it, I think it would look better with the green grass. I went for a meadow theme, and a meadow in my mind has lots of yellow grass and wildflowers amongst them.

I was actually going to ditch this card and try and come up with something else in place of the butterfly but decided to stick true to the sketch. This card also looks a little similar to another Sketch challenge I have done. Do you remember it? But I do love these colours together….What do you think?

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the DT

• Makeesha
• Renee
• Cindy
• Amy
• Chantelle
• Sarah-Jane

Well I’m off to go play with my white Staz-On.

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Inkspiration Sketch Challenge!

 

Hey everyone! It’s Friday all ready and time for another Inkspiration Challenge and this week is  sketch time. Have a look-

And here is my submission-

 

I did a very simple version of the sketch. This is my second attempt though. Just don’t ask about the first one. It was absolutely hideous. Let’s just say it will never make an appearance on this blog…LOL!

I love this stamp set, it is just beautiful. I love how it goes with Kraft CS. If I ever pick Friends 24/7 up I always follow it with Kraft. Not sure why! So what do you think? I’m happy with it because I saw the first one…LOL!

• Stamp Set- Friends 24/7 and En Francais
• Cardstock- Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Kraft and Very Vanilla
• Ink- Versa Mark, Chocolate Chip, and Tangerine Tango
• Accessories- Linen Thread, Aqua Painter and sponges

And of course don’t forget the rest of the DT-

• Makeesha
• Renee
• Amy
• Cindy
• Chantelle
• Sarah-Jane

I hope I have inspired you to go forth and create…LOL!

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Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #12

Hey everyone! I have to say it’s been a bit quiet on the creative front at the moment…….I finally decided to sit down and read the Twilight Saga. I don’t read a lot of books, mostly because of my limited time. I really love a good read. I have heard so much about this saga from SU buddies and such I thought I would just get the first book and have a look. I will be the first to tell you I am definitely not a vampire movie or book fan! Eeeewww….blood! But after reading the first book in less than 12 hours (yep I couldn’t put it down..lol), I went straight back to Toowoomba and bought the remainder of the books and the DVD! LOL! It took me by surprise I will admit!

But anyway onto the task at hand

This weeks Challenge-

Yep that’s right we are up for a sketch challenge-

I kept this quick and simple…..what do you think? Too simple? Unfortunately the photo does not do this card justice! There is some faint 3rd stage stamping on the main image using some Winter Post elements. You might be able to just see them.

• Stamp Set- Christmas Classics, Winter Post and Forever Flowers Wheel
• Cardstock-  Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla and Bella Bleu DSP
• Ink- Chocolate Chip and Riding Hood Red
• Accessories-  Riding Hood Red Taffeta ribbon, Cutter Kit, Sponges and Dimensionals

Please check out the rest of the design team-

• Amy
• Cindy
• Renee
• Keesh
• Debbie Pamment  (this months GDTM)

Well I best be off and catch up with some crafting time!

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Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #11

Hey everyone! I just have to say it just wouldn’t be me without a sneak peak to my submission to this weeks Inkspiration Sketch Challenge….just to tease you all…LOL!

I think I just gave too much away! LOL! Here is this weeks Sketch Challenge-

I had fun with this one, I changed the circle on the right just a little and made it bigger, just because I can….lol! Have a look-

So what do you think? I really like what I ended up with.

• Stamp Set- Calendar Alphabet and Numbers
• Cardstock- Whisper White, Ruby Red, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Sahara Sand and Sweet Slumber Speciality DSP
• Ink- Baja Breeze and So Saffron
• Accessories- Linen Thread, Baja Breeze Corduroy Brads, So Saffron Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and Dimensionals.

Check out the rest of the amazing DT work-

• Karen
• Cindy
• Amy
• Renee
• Makeesha(Owner and operator of Inkspirations)
• and guest designer Nancy Riley

Well of course I couldn’t help my self! I did a second one for you all to have a look at-

This time it is Christmas themed…….and well it won’t be long now and Christmas will be upon us. I think I had better start my gift shopping seeing as I have started making the cards! LOL! Here is the rest of it-

I wanted an aged look so did a bit of sponging. I must admit though I used four different Christmas sets to complete it….LOL! I just love to mix and match! I think I pulled it off!  What do you think?

• Stamp Set- Spotlight on Christmas, Holly Jolly Christmas, Snow Swirled and Winter Post
• Cardstock- Riding Hood Red, Kraft, Very Vanilla and Holiday Treasures DSP
• Ink- Riding Hood Red, Sahara Sand, Versa Mark, Staz-on White and Staz-on Black.
• Accessories- Clear Embossing Powder, Button Latte Buttons, Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Crimper, Circle Punches, Acetate, Heat Tool

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Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #10

Hey everyone! I know what you are thinking….It has been a week since I last posted. But do not fear I have been crafting. Can you believe it?? I have been making quite a few cards. Unfortunately I cannot show you what I have been up to just yet. But I have something to show you now…..the next fabulous Inkspiration sketch challenge-

I thought I would tease you again with a sneak peek..hehe-

And of course here is the rest-

I love this set when the images are aged and distressed. It sets it off perfectly. When I plan on doing a distressed card, the key tools I pull out are the Cutter Kit, Sponges, Mat Pack and the Sanded BG. I also wanted to get a start on my Christmas cards, otherwise Christmas will be here in a blink of an eye and I will have nothing prepared. Just like every year I suppose…LOL!

• Stamp Set- Winter Post, Sanded BG
• Cardstock- Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette and Very Vanilla
• Ink- Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Going Grey, Sahara Sand and Baja Breeze
• Accessories- Linen Thread, Baja Breeze Ribbon, Mat Pack, Cutter Kit, Eyelet Edge Punch, Sponges and lid off SU button container to make circle

Well of course I couldn’t stop at one…so I have some more eye candy for all you stampaholics…LOL!

I really love how this one turned out. When I finished the other one, this one just popped in my head. Don’t you just love that when it happens?? 

• Stamp Set- Flight of the Butterfly, Inspired by Nature and Really Retro
• Cardstock- Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette
• Ink- Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss and Riding Hood Red
• Accessories- Riding Hood Red Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Dimensionals, Mat Pack and lid from SU Button container to make circle.

Don’t forget to check out the other DT memebers, they always have something to blow your mind.

• Karen
• Amy
• Cindy
• Renee
• guest designer Nancy
• and the ever fab Inkspirations owner  Makeesha

I hope I have inspired you all, I know it was fun on this side…LOL!

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Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #9

Hey everyone!! Well, I’m nearly there. I have nearly completed going through all our belongings and deciding whether it is going in the garage sale or not. Oh my! Do we own some crap or what?? Lot’s and lots of crap. Not that it is crappy but just a lot of stuff. You will all be proud of me too. I went through all my scrapping stuff and thought realistically about it all. You know,

• “When is the last time I used this?”,
• “Have I used this?”
• “Will I use this?” and the old goodie
• “Why did I buy this??”

But you’re not here to listen about all that! You’re here for a card!

Now here is Makeesha’s sketch for this week- 

And of course my submission-

Unfortunately it is not too special! I had a hard time getting my act together for  this one. The sketch itself great and there are so many things you can do with it. It’s just me, I’m having an off week I think.

• Stamp Set- Organic Outlines, Always and Sanded BG
• Cardstock- Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White and Kraft
• Inks- Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, So Saffron and Versa Mark
• Accessories- Heat Tool, SAMJ, Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Designer buttons (Latte), Chocolate Chip Ink Refill, Linen Thread, Cutter Kit and Clear Embossing Powder

Please check out the rest of the design team…..they WOW me every week!

• Karen
• Cindy
• Amy
• Reneeand the Inkspirations woman herself
• Makeesha

You will not be disappointed!

Anyhoo I better get back into the swing of garaging!  LOL!

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Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #6

I loved Makeesha’schallenge so much last time I decided to do another one. Like I have said before I love challenges!

This is my submission-

I love this colour combo. Pink and brown with another colour added always works for me. Well as you can see I used the ever so fabulous Baroque Motifs SS. You can never go wrong with this set, so if in doubt pull out the Baroque…..LOL

I cannot stay to chat today as I have to go and pick up the kids. My son was in the School Swimming Carnival today and he will be so excited to tell me how he went.

Thanks for dropping by…..again!