Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #126: Friendly CAS

Print Candee Digi 'Label/Tag Set'.  Studio G sentiment.  Cardstock:  textured black, Paper Studio 'Uptown Flair' DP.  Accessories:  black gem.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #126! 

We are revisiting favorites this week with a return to TMS #85, created by Melissa:

Our sponsor this week is Print Candee who specializes in all types of printables and also provides several freebies, including this 'Label/Tag set'.   Add a sentiment and a few scraps of glittery DP -- a fun, super quick and easy CAS card!

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

This is our last Design Team week with Jacki (Paper Moments) who has been a very friendly and creative addition to our team.  Best wishes  on your future endeavors; I'm sure there will be plenty of your wonderful creations to admire!!

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #125: O Christmas Tree!

Paper Pretties stamps 'O Christmas Tree', sentiment from 'Caroling Sophia'.  Cardstock:  Textured Red, GP110 white, Mellow Moss, Basic Grey 'Wassail' DP.  Ink:  Versamark, Real Red.  Accessories:  white and gold EP, red satin ribbon, Long rectangle Nestabilities, Basic Grey pearls.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #125! 

Here's our awesome sketch  created by Marie for this week's challenge:

Our sponsor this week is Paper Pretties.  I embossed this swirly image from the 'O Christmas Tree' set onto DP for a quick and elegant tree.

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Sweet Christmas Fairy

 Stamp from unknown source.  Cardstock:  Bashful Blue, 'Scandia Jul' glitter DP, black.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics.  Accessories:  Long rectangle Nestabilties. blue satin ribbon, white flocking, gold pen, Stardust glitter pen.

Doesn't this little holiday fairy make you smile?  She is the first image I have received after joining a new swap on Splitcoast Stampers -- a monthly image swap.  As an extra bonus, the hostess stamped this cutie on gorgeous, shimmery cardstock.  Thanks, Kathy!

I had so much fun embellishing her with flocking, metallic/glitter pens.  She really deserves to sparkle and shine!

Wishing you joy in this holiday season, too!

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #124: Merry and Bright Bingo!

Digi Image:  Bugaboo 'Little Penguin Winter Decorate Tree'.  Sentiment:  Papertrey 'Signature Christmas'.  Cardstock:  Real Red, Glitter White, Silver, Rob& Bob DP 'Scandia Jul', GP110 white.  Ink:  Copics, Real Red.  Accessories: Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Long Rectangle and oval Nestabilties, Stardust glitter pen, silver Stickles.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #124! 

Here's our awesome sketch  created by Melissa for this week's challenge:

We have a bonus challenge for you this week -- Christmas Bingo!  Be sure to incorporate any three of the below squares on your project using bingo rules:  a row across, down, diagonal, or even all four corners!

For my card, I went with the bottom row:  Trees, Christmas colors, and Snowflakes, but I couldn't resist throwing in some glitter, too!

Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Digi Stamps who generously provided this adorable penguin pair digi: 

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #123: Snow Globes

Images:  Tiffany Doodles digi 'Snow Globes', Papertrey 'Mixed Messages' sentiment.  Cardstock:  Real Red, K&Co. 'Let it Snow' DP.  Ink:  copics, Real Red.  Accessories:  Nestabilities Labels and Long Rectangles, glitter pen, red satin ribbon.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #123! 

Here's our awesome sketch  created by Melissa for this week's challenge:

I rotated the sketch and featured this sweet set of snowglobe images provdided by this week's sponsor, Tiffany Doodles.

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Paper Pretties Challenge #182: Clean and Simple Thank You

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Snowflakes', 'Elegant Sentiments'.  Cardstock:  Linen white, Night of Navy.  Ink:  Versamark, Night of Navy, Cool Caribbean.  Accessories:  Winter Wonderland EP, Navy satin ribbon.

It's back to CAS for this thank you card inspired by Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge #182.  This is one of my all-time favorite combos of blues and snowflakes!

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #122: Warm Wishes

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimie image, Pink Cat Studio free digi sentiment.  Cardstock:  Real Red, K&Co. 'Let it Snow' DP, PTI white and vellum.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics.  Accessories:  Nestabilities Long Rectangles, SU Word Window punch, Bazzill dotted organdy ribon, CB embossing swirls folder, Martha Stewart scallop punch.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #121! 

Here's our awesome sketch  created by Melissa for this week's challenge:

The swirls on Melissa's sketch reminded me of steam curls, so I used the opportunity to ink up this awesome stamp my generous stamping buddy, Angela of  Just Monkeying Around, gave me.  Thanks again, Angela!!

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie, GDT

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor, Stretch 'n Bubbles.!

Paper Pretties Challenge #181: Tag it!

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Storytime Sophia'.  Cardstock:   GP110 white,  Paper Studio 'Uptown Flair', Papertrey white.  Ink:  Memento black, Versafine black, Copics.  Accessories:  white dotted organdy ribbon.

A clean and simple card, inspiration courtesy of Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge #181:  Tags and Clean&Simple's Fall-To sketch #166. 

Love those tags almost as much as I love books!

Thanksgiving Goodies, Non-edible Style!

This fun Thanksgiving goodie idea comes from the 'Under the Table and Dreaming' blog (sounds perfect for Thanksgiving, doesn't it??) who describes it as a perfect hostess gift idea.  I agree, but since we aren't able to share dinner with friends or family this year, the girls and I made them as gifts for the nurses and teachers, as well as friends.

The recipe for this sugar exfoliating, moisturizing scrub is HERE; it is very basic -- only requiring brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and sunflower oil.  Despite what the title says, the scrub smelled so yummy that the girls had to taste test.  Yes, it is edible, but we wouldn't recommend it.

Instead, rub a small amount on dried hands and rinse with warm water for a soft touch!

Since no gift may go unadorned, I printed out the attached free circle labels and added some fun DP and a raffia bow.  I also included a sticky label with directions, just in case it was a little confusing on the whole edible part!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #121: Decisions, Decisions

Stamps:  Magnolia image, MFT sentiment.  Cardstock:  Chocolate chip, unknown source blue and DP, Papertrey white.  Inks:  Memento black, Copics.  Accessories:  die cuts, Nestabilities rectangles, tinsel.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #121! 

Here's our awesome sketch  created by our very own DT member, Dawn, for this week's challenge:

Supply inspiration this week was once again from one of the amazing card kits created by my stamping buddy, Angela (Just Monkeying Around).  All of the fun items on this card are from  her kits, down to the min tinsel.  Thanks for the awesome variety, Angela!

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie, GDT

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch!

Paper Pretties Challenge #180: Non-traditional Christmas

Stamps:  Paper Pretties " O Christmas Tree".  Cardstock:  Paper Studio 'Happy Hootin Holidays', Papertrey white.  Ink:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi.  Accessories:  Martha Stewart scallop border, Nestabilities rectangles.

When it comes to Christmas, I am a traditional kind of girl -- it's red and green all the way!  Paper Pretties Weekly Challenge #180 was a real challenge because I had to shift gears and go with the non-traditional colors.  And you know what?  It was fun! 

OK, red and green still made their appearance, but at least they didn't dominate the show!

I am enjoying revisiting old friends and challenges; this sketch is courtesy of Midnight Madness sketch challenge #130.  I went with the CAS version, rotated on  its side.  Hello, MMSC friends!

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #120: Cooking Up Thanks

Stamps:  Stamping Boutique 'Pantry Shelf'.  Cardstock:  Riding Hood Red, Wasabi Green, Baja Blue, GP110 white, DCWV 'Nana's Kitchen Stack' DP.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  SU RHR buttons, My Favorite Things scallop border, Sakura glitter pen.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #120! 

Here's our awesome sketch  created by our very own Melissa, for this week's challenge:

I had so much fun choosing an image from our sponsor, the Stamping Boutique, that I forgot to check the bonus challenge for this week which is to create a thank you card.  No problem -- I found this fun quote and created a thank you card that also contains a treat for the recipient!

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie, GDT

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch!

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #119: Candy Cane Wishes

Stamps:  My Favorite Things 'Candy Cane a la Mode'.  Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Papertrey white, DP from unknown source. Ink:  Memento black, Copics.  Accessories:  CM ovals, Nestabilties rectangles, SU scallop border, Bella dots, twill.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #119! 

Here's our awesome sketch  created by our very own DT member, Kathy, for this week's challenge:

I'm still having a blast actually using the fantastic kits created by my SCS secres Sis, Angela, that I have been hoarding for months!  I always know that the kit will work with any sketch because Angela includes so many goodies in each ensemble!

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie, GDT

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch!

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #118: Berry Special Gnome

 Stamps:  Stampin' Up.  Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Ol Olive, Stampin Up gingham, unknown source dotted.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  Stampin Up buttons.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #118! 

Here's our awesome sketch  created by our very own Melissa for this week's challenge:

Two weeks in a row of not rotating the sketch -- that must be a new record for me! 

Special thanks going out to my former Secret Sis on the Splitcoast Stamper's Secret Sis Kit swap, Vickie Y,  for this adorable gnome and the fun dotted DP she included in one of her many generous kits!



Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie, GDT

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch!

Wicked Halloween Treats

Ok, I'll admit it -- I love Halloween for the candy.  Dressing up is fun, but the chocolate keeps on giving!

These tins are linked to Order of the Opus Gluei's 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' Halloween challenge because we all know that treats are not only wickedly good, but the weight gained from enjoying too many of them (who, me??) is  wickedly difficult to lose.  Thanks for a fun challenge, Poobahs!

And the only thing better than chocolate is chocolate in a cute container, like these fun tins:

The pop tops are still intact, leaving recipients to wonder if they are receivintg more trick than treat.   It's magic, but not the black kind! 

Check out my TUTORIAL on the DRS blog for how to create this easy altered tin or see this post for another fun application.

Happy Halloween!

Tuesday Morning Sketch #117: Take Time

My Favorite Things 'A la Mode Take Time'.  Cardstocks:  unknown source.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics.  Accessorties:  MFT scallop edge die, Nestabilities oval dies.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #117! 

Here's our awesome sketch  created by our very own Melissa for this week's challenge: 

All the materials in this card were part of an amazing kit created by my talented stamping buddy, Angela, as part of the Secret Sister Kit swap over on Splitcoaststampers.  Thanks again for awesome inspiration, Angela!!

We're adding a special challenge for October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month:   Play along every week this month, add PINK to your card and only combine the TMS challenge with a maximum of 2 other challenges and your name will be entered for a chance to win blog cand!

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie, GDT

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch!

Tuesday Morning Sketch #116: Sweetest Day

Stamps:  Unity 'Sweetest Day'.  Cardstock:  Old Olive, DP from unknown source.  Ink:  Memento black, copics, Versamark black.  Accessories:  rectangle Nestabilties, white gel pen, gingham ribbon.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #115! 

Here's our awesome sketch  created by our very own DT member, Theresa, for this week's challenge: 

I actually kept the sketch in the original orientation for this week, only adding a bit of personalization with the ribbon -- gingham and strawberries were just meant to go together!  Special thanks to my Secret Sister on Splitcoaststampers, Vickie Y, for sending me this awesome kit!!

We have two sponsors  this week, Print Candee and DRS Designs.  Be sure to play along with this sketch for two chances to win  prizes for the week!

We're adding a special challenge for October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month:   Play along every week this month, add PINK to your card and only combine the TMS challenge with a maximum of 2 other challenges and your name will be entered for a chance to win blog candy!


Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Jacki
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie, GDT

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch!