Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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:
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.!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

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!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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, November 22, 2011

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

Saturday, November 19, 2011

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, November 15, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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