Challenge #3 - Seize the Sketch (#21)

I had time to play another Challenge and This time, I only chose one Challenge.  I made this on Friday and I was a bit tired after the week at work.

Here is the Seize the Sketch Challenge

I used the Close to my Heart Balloon Ride Paper Pack (X7180B) and Windy Day (D1579) Stamp Set.  The Embossing image is a Tim Holtz design.  Inks used are black for the stamping and Sorbet, Cashmere for the distressing.

The techniques used on this card include ink distressing and paper piecing (meaning, I stamped the image on different paper/cardstock and cut it out in pieces and place them on top of one another).  

I love how it turned out.  What are your thoughts?

Challenge #2 - Inspired By, retro sketch and Crafty Cardmakers and more

When I first started my blog, I wanted to do challenges.

Here it goes, my first card in a long time.

All products used on this card is from Close to my Heart.

Jubilee Paper Pack

Polka Dot Embossing Folders

Burlap Ribbon

Round Studs

Wooden Shape Mini-Medleys

Cocoa Ink

Cranberry Ink 

Banner Wishes Stamp Set (B14380

I am entering this cards in three Challenge blogs.  First is from Inspired By #117

What inspired me in this picture are the different textures of material and the wicker basket.  Which is why I made the burlap flower.

The Second Challenge Blog comes from Retro sketches #117.

The Third Challenge blog is Crafty Cardmakers and more Challenge #116 to use One of more flourishes on my card.

Well, I hope you like it.  Please leave a comment.  I sure do appreciate reading them.

Thx,

Natalie

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GreenHearts Ivy Lane Blog Hop

 

Hi there and welcome to the Greenhearts CTMH Blog Hop! This month we are featuring the Ivy Lane My Reflections Paper pack by making two cards.

If you are coming from Pam's Blog,you are on the right path!

My first card for the hop was made for my Scrappy Friend Julie.  Our birthday's are 10 days apart and I always look forward in making her card.  I know that she will cherish it for years to come and not throw it out.  It is a 5x7 size card.  For some reason, I am unable to make smaller cards.  I find that I don't have enough space for everything I want to add.

I love all the CTMH Cricut Cartridges, especially the flowers that you can make with them.

The flowers on this card are made with Art Philosophy.

The scallop square was made with the Artbooking Cartridge.

Another added feature this year to CTMH are the embossing folders.  Here I used the Quatrefoil folder.  

All materials are from CTMH except the black ribbon.  Colors include Hollyhock, Smokey Plum, Sweet Leaf and Black.

On to my second card which I am really excited to share with you.

I've been seeing alot of the easel cards and said to myself that I needed to make one for this hop.  I searched Google for Easel Card Template/Tutorials and found lots of example.  The size of this card is 5.5" x 5.5".

Again, I used the Art Philosophy Cartridge to cut out the flowers, leaves and the squares.
The stamps sets are Dreamer (B1439), Feathers (C1584) and Banner Wishes (B1438).

All materials are CTMH Products.

Well, I hope that you like my cards, please feel free to leave me a comment before hopping over to my Scrappy Friend Julie's Blog for her take on this challenge.

Quick Crafting with Class - CTMH May Stamp of the Month

My card from Julie. WOW!!!!

Well, I showed you the card I made for my Scrappy Friend Forever Julie (click here), in my post I indicated that I was waiting for my b-day card (our b-days are 10 days apart).

Drum rolllllll.

Here it is, WOW!!!  She even decorated the envelope.  Go visit her blog for more awesome ideas.

Thank you Julie... Really means alot, I LOVE IT...

Wow!!! How time flies, when you are having fun...

I can't believe my last post was December 31, 2012.

Here are a few cards that I made.

The first one was made for my SFF (Scrappy Friend Forever) Julie, she posted it on her blog and well, I had to add it to my mine.  Now waiting for my card.

Made with CTMH's Buzz & Bumble Paper

This second card was made for a co-worker's birthday. 

Made with CTMH's For Always Paper

This third one is for a former co-worker who has not been feeling well.

Made with CTMH's Chantilly Paper

Let me know your thoughts.  Apologies for not posting earlier.  I will try to get more artwork posted.