2sketches4you and other cards

Taking a break from tidying and sorting front room, Tom is on his way to pick up a 2nd hand sofa, and I've been shunting furniture to make space for it.

Went to a friends last night for a Pampered Chef party, it had also been her birthday in the week. I ad made her a bag and corsage from a couple of retro pink floral pillowcases. Sorry I completely forgot to take a pic! I'm on the lookout for some more, and am hoping to do a tutorial on it. Here is the card I made her using Laura's sketch on 2sketches4you.


Paper by Anna Griffin, punches by Martha Stewart.


These are a few cards I made the other evening, been playing with the large Martha Stewart butterfly punch, it's so pretty! The EK success flourish is so useful.

2Sketches4you - 33

Had a tidy up under my computer desk today, and swapped a bulky 19" monitor for a smaller flat screen a friend has lent to us, suddenly my photos aren't as dark. I now have space for a cuppa, a jar of pens and notepaper by the desk! And I found my long lost Sakura glitter pen that I actually replaced this summer as I loved it so much!

I am surviving the holidays - the boys are making a slide out of a spare mattress in their room and making dens.

My bedroom has stayed fairly tidy, much to my joy, as I am not a naturally tidy person. It is my on going personal project to be more organised, and with the looming date of the birth of our 4th child I think this is becoming more necerssary!

Anyway, to the card...loved the simplicity and versatility of this sketch from Kazan.


Ingredients:
Paper - Basic Grey
Tools - Fiskar Shape Cutter, Fiskars Threading Water punch
Ribbon, Lace, Ric Rac and Pins from stash

2 Sketches 4 you - Week 1

Used this sketch by the lovely Laura to make this card for a friend who has just had a baby. You have till midnight on 6th of June to play in their 1st Annual Ultimate showdown.


Ingredients:
Paper - K and Co, DCWV and photo my sister took of roses.
Flowers - Prima and others
Swirls and Letters - Quickutz
Leaves - Sizzix (I think) and The Punch Bunch
Butterfly Punch - Martha Stewart
Pens by Sakura
Gems from stash

2sketches4you - Design team call

I've been a fan of this sketch challenge blog since it began.

Laura and Kazan do a great job of coming up with innovative and inspiring sketches. It has unsuprisingly become a popular site.

They recently had the Spring Design team call, Ilove the fact they have a new team every 3 months.

I don't really think I'm in with a chance as the standard is so high. It's nice to have a challenge though and I had fun making these for the contest.

The flap on this card can open so an additional sentiment or gift could be put inside.

Ingredients:
Paper - Maria De Marco and Basic Grey
Flower - Prima
Punch - Leone Em and EK Success
Stamp - Hero Arts
Brad, eyelets and ricrac from stash



Ingredients:
Paper - Anna Griffin
Stamp - Stampin Up!
Flower - Prima
Brad and braid from stash
Pebeo Pearl Touch

2 Sketches 4 You - Laura's sketch

As you will see from this and subsequent posts, I've been getting into my Magnolia stamps, all 2 of them! I have been so inspired by some of the talented cardmakers who use these. I have also been putting one of my New Year resolutions into practice and using up stash!


Ingredients
Paper - GinX, Anna Griffin, Brenda Walton
Stamp - Magnolia
Pencils - Derwent Watercolour
Leaf Punch - The Punch Bunch
Swirls - Quickutz
Ribbon, card and flowers from stash

2sketches4you - Design team call sketches

Had a go at these for the 2sketches4you team call.

I won't be entering this time round, but is fun to do.

Used some of my new fabby stash that I got in a PIF (Pay it forward) on Crafts by Carolyn forum, thanks Helen!

Ingredients:
Paper by DCWV, Prima flowers, Anna Griffin stamp, Fiskars threading water punch, Punch Bunch leaf punches, Pearl touch.


Ingredients:
Paper by Basic Grey, sentiment sticker by Brenda Walton, Quickutz swirls, Prima flowers, accent beads, white gel pen.

2 Sketches 4 you - Kazan's sketch 11

Well... been missing card making this week... other duties have been pressing.

Managed to encourage my mum in law to make a card tonight! She says she isn't creative, but I think she did really well!

Got some creative time tonight, used Kazan's fab sketch.

Here's my card... thanks for looking!

Ingredients:
Paper by K and Co, Prima flowers, Punches by Martha Stewart, Punch Bunch, Fiskars and Woodware. Stamp by Hero Arts.

Salt - REST and 2 Sketches 4 you

This week's challenge crept up on me this week. I've been busy designing posters and newsletters for the PTA.

I'm learning to try and physically rest earlier ie go to bed early! so that I can be ready for the day ahead. The last few days I have been learning to rest in the Lord too. So this week's topic is really apt.

Please read the blurb and join in on SALT.


Ingredients:
Paper by ... I've used the bit that has the make on it! Craft Robo cut words, flower crystals, a sequin, Pebeo pearl touch and x cut corner punch.

Finally got round to the 2sketches4you challenge, decided to turn the sketch...

Also cut into some Melissa Frances paper I had been stroking!


Ingredients:
Paper by Melissa Frances, Prima flowers, stamp by RST and Clever cut, Martha Stewart doily lace punch, Pebeo pearl touch, ribbon and pearl brad from stash.

2sketches4you no9 and man's 40th birthday card

Had a couple of commissions this week.

Was inspired by the sketch on 2sketches4you, it was just perfect! I really enjoyed making this with all the little details.

Thanks for all the lovely comments you have left, I really enjoy reading them, and I do try my best to visit your blogs.

Ingredients:
Paper by Anna Griffin, Prima flowers, stamps by Hero Arts and Hampton Art, Fiskars threading water punch, Xcut label punch, lace, thread, sequin, pearl pin and gingham heart from stash.

The same client wanted a man's fortieth card. I was a bit stumped for a bit, but using the Craft Robo helped for the big `40th'. Decorated the inside to make it extra special, and used some Quickutz swirls my sister had sent me last week, thanks est!


Ingredients:
Paper by HOTP, stamp by Hero Arts, 40th cut by Craft Robo, Quickutz scrolls, ribbon from stash.

2sketches4you - treasured friend

Thanks to Kazan for the cute sketch

Ingredients:
PP by unknown, flower by Prima, sentiment by Brenda Walton, butterfly punch by Martha Stewart. Lace and brad from stash. Pebeo Pearl Touch.

2sketches4you and a thank you

Sorry I've been away a while, was on holiday last week, and its taking a few days to recover! Had a fabulous time, and even took some craft stuff which attracted all ages to get punching and sticking!

This card is for a regular customer of mine, and based on the 2sketches4you sketch this week.

Ingredients: PP by Basic Grey, stamp by Inkadinkado and ribbon, buttons and string from stash.


Just a thank you card.
Discovered I could take the corner guards out of a favourite punch to make a border punch!


Indredients: PP by HOTP, stamp by Hero Arts, Prima flower, corner, tag and scallop square punch, Pebeo pearl touch, and Adirondak paint dauber, pin and ribbon from stash.

2sketches4you card

Made this with the latest sketch from Laura...


Ingredients:
PP by Anna Griffin and unknown. Scallop scissors by Fiskars, scalloped ribbon effect done on Craft Robo. Prima flower. Other silk flower, ribbon and embellishment from stash.

2sketches4you - Wedding card

Sold some cards this morning and was comissioned to make this for a wedding...

Have finished a paper bag album comission, will share pics soon.

I've been using Google reader for a few weeks now, it's fab! I just love it. It saves so much time clicking on all my fave blogs. Basically you program the blogs you want to be kept up to date with into it, then you automatically get updated when a new post is written. Check it out if you don't already have it!

Anyway, here's the card based on recent 2sketches4you diagram...



Ingredients:
PP by HOTP (I think) Stamps by Rhonna Farrer and All Night Media, Prima flowers, Sakura glaze pen, punch by Xcut, ribbon and gem from stash. Wording cut on Craft Robo.

2Sketches4you and more booties

Made this card using Kazan's sketch. Loving those souffle pens to add the finishing touch.



Ingredients:
PP by TLC and Basic Grey, flower by Prima, stamp by HOTP, scallop scissors by Fiskars, Sakura Suoffle pens, gems and ribbon from stash.


Made these for a friends baby, floral fabric by Laura Ashley.

2sketches4you and booties

Ooh, another sketch challenge blog called 2sketches4you, it has been set up by the lovely Kazan (Nunu Toolies) and Laura. Made this for my sister. Used the souffle pens I got from Kazan, thank you!


Ingredients:
PP by TLC, Stamps by Lavinia Stamps and Stampin Up! Souffle pens, Scallop square punch and gems from stash.

Been making lots of booties lately, Jadon is walking and I've needed something for his feet that aren't too expensive. Made these for my new neice... pattern from greenjelly on Etsy.