Tuesday Sketch Challenge #44: Magical Day

Stamps: Glitterbabe's Art digi 'Unicorn' , Stamping bella sentiment. Cardstock: My Mind's Eye 'Party Time' glitter DP, Melon Mambo, Kiwi Kiss, GP 110 white. Ink: Copics, Kiwi Kiss. Accessories: Prima, Bella gem and dots, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Stardust glitter pen.

This week's Tuesday Morning Sketch #44 is sponsored by Glitterbabe's Art Shop:

The unicorn was a big hit with our nine year old DD -- I actually had to search out my card in order to post it because it had 'wandered off'! I'm not sure if it was the uncorn image, the abundance of pink, or the sparkle; maybe all of the above?

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's versions of this recipe:

Melissa
Theresa
Gabby

Angela

Hollyanne

Janice

Then link up your creations HERE so we can admire your take on the sketch!

Tuesday Morning #41: Thanks a Bunch!

Stamps: Doodle Palace 'Teddy with Flowers', Hanna Stamps sentiment. Cardstock: Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip, 'Afternoon Tea', GP 110 white. Ink: Copics, Chocolate Chip. Accessories: Square Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Pink Sand blanket binding.

This week's challenge, hosted by Doodle Palace, is a recipe challenge to create a project featuring soft hues, ribbon, and flowers. Thanks to the Doodle Palace gals' generosity, I have this sweet digi bear image complete with flowers (thanks, Robin and Dee!). The Midnight Madness CAS sketch challenge #49 inspired the quilted background of 'Afternoon Tea'. Soft blues and peach in the DP coordinated perfectly with a Martha Stewart ribbon binding that also doubles as an almost-sheer ribbon!

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's versions of this recipe:

Melissa
Theresa
Gabby

Angela

Hollyanne

Genetta

Then link up your creations HERE so we can admire your take on the recipe challenge!

Happy Birthday, Hollyanne!

Stamps: Sew Many Cards digi 'Toga Birthday', Papertrey 'Birthday Basics' sentiment. Cardstock: Melon Mambo, DCWV 'Party Time' glitter DP, Bashful Blue, GP 110 white. Ink: Copics, Melon Mambo. Accessories: Rectangle Nestabilities, SU Word Window punch, Martha Stewart scallop border punch. Melon Mambo dotted grosgrain ribbon, Stardust glitter pen.

Tuesday Morning Sketches is throwing a virtual birthday party for Melissa's daughter, Hollyanne, who is turning 12 today! You may have already seen cards by this talented gal featured on Tuesday Morning Sketches; she now has a blog of very own. Be sure to visit I {Heart} to Stamp to admire her work and wish her a very happy birthday!!

Here's this week's sketch:

There are even more reasons to celebrate today -- Melissa invited me to extend my March Guest Design Team to a full-time position. Congratulations also going out to Angela (Just Monkeying Around) who is joining the team!!

Be sure to join in the virtual birthday celebration and admire the TMS Design Team's versions of this sketch:

Melissa
Theresa
Gabby

Angela

Hollyanne

Then link up your creations HERE so we can admire your take on the sketch!

Saturday Spotlight #22: You're So Slick!

Stamps: Sassy Studio digi 'Bubble Bath', Papertrey 'Mixed Messages'. Cardstock: Lovely Lilac, Silver, glossy white. Ink: Copics, Lovely Lilac. Accessories: ribbon, Glossy Accents.

For this week's Saturday Spotlight challenge.....

The Spotlight Divas would like to challenge you to be "so slick"! Nope, it's not a typo! We mean "slick" as in slick card stock, embellishments, acetate paper, crystal lacquer, etc. etc....list can go on and on! We figured this was the season for Spring rain, so why not make something slick or 'wet looking'! Sound like fun?!! Grab your slickness and get creating! We'd love to see what you come up with!

For our Spotlight sponsor this week we have...

(click HERE to go to store.)

For my card, I used the CAS version of Midnight Madness sketch #44 (the clean part of CAS is rather appropriate, don't you think?) and rotated it to fit this fun 'slick' image by Sassy Studios. The background is a faux marble sheet given to me by a very talented Secret Sister; it's so gorgeous that I wished I'd photographed it before placing the image! To complete the slick look, I used Glossy Accents to really make the bubbles 'slick':

Be sure to check out all the slick creations by the Spotlight Divas:
Vicki (Stamped Smiles)
Chris (Twinkles Glows with Stamps)
Boni (Bonibleaux Designs)
Crystal (Crystal's Crafty Creations)
Darlene (Dar's Crafty Creations)
Erin (Scrap, Stamp and Be Merry)
Jodi (Inked Inspirations)
Maria (Joyful Stamper)

**One lucky winner from our challenge in Mister Linky this week drawn from random.org will receive FOUR FREE DIGITAL IMAGES of choice from the Sassy Studio Designs store!**

Saturday Spotlight Challenge #18: Around the House!

Stamps: Digi image by Victoria Case, Papertrey 'Mailbox Greetings'. Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Almost Amethyst, Basic Grey 'Wisteria', GP 110 white. Ink: Copics. Accessories: jewel brads, hydrangea Prima, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, clear EP, grape Kool-Aid.

For this week's Saturday Spotlight challenge.....

The Spotlight Divas would like to challenge you to use something on your creation that is from your household, but NOT a craft item! :) Use saftey pens, dryer sheets, household cleaners for doing a technique...get creative and have fun!! :)!

For my card, I used a Kool-Aid drink mix mixed with clear embossing powder to make my own version of grape scratch -n- sniff on the image:

A few tips:
1) Clear Kool-Aid versions are best; mix about half and half with clear EP.
2) Try your mixture on a test sheet before using it on your final image.

3) Do NOT overheat mixture when embossing.

I followed steps 1 and 2, but was a little over zealous with the heat gun during embossing and my grapes ended up looking a little more ripe than I wanted!

Thanks to Midnight Madness sketch #40 for the layout inspiration!

For our Spotlight sponsor this week we have...

Victoria Case Art Designs

Click HERE to go to her store

One Lucky winner from Mister Linky this week will be randomly chosen to win four digital images of their choice from Victoria's store!

Be sure to check out all the 'homemade' creations by the Spotlight Divas:

Vicki (Stamped Smiles)
Chris (Twinkles Glows with Stamps)
Boni (Bonibleaux Designs)
Crystal (Crystal's Crafty Creations)
Darlene (Dar's Crafty Creations)
Dawn (My Stamping Thyme)
Erin (Scrap, Stamp and Be Merry)
Jodi (Inked Inspirations)
Maria (Joyful Stamper)

Take a new look at those household items to inspire us with your 'homemade' creations, then be sure to link HERE for your chance to win four Victoria case digis!

More Cocoa, Please!

Stamps: Pink Cat Studio 'LilyHot Cocoa', freebie sentiment. Cardstock: DCWV textured blue and 'winter mat stack', Night of Navy, GP 110 white. Ink: Copics. Accessories: white flocking, glitter snowflake brad, Adornaments fiber.

These digital images by Pink Cat Studio (PCS) are not only adorable and easy to store, but they can also be re-sized to fit any sketch like this fun sketch #35 by the Midnight Madness team. And PCS even has accompanying digital sentiments for free!

Like most of the Midwest, we've been experiencing frigid temperatures for the past week. It's so cold that the snow squeaks when you walk on it and you don't dare go outside without being completely bundled up like Ralphie (I can't put my arms down!). Despite this, we actually took the girls out sledding since it was the first 'sleddable' snow (barely) of the season:

We also found this pre-made igloo, the perfect winter playhouse:

Lily is definitely ready for the weather; not only does she have her hot cocoa, but she's also wearing her flock-trimmed winter gear:

Stay warm and keep that hot cocoa steaming!

Saturday Spotlight: Make Yourself Scene!

Digital images: Squigglefly (Hummingbird), Fred She Said (Freebie Flowerpot). Stamps: DRS Designs 'Butterfly Four Corner Background', smARTworks' sentiment, Rubber Stampede 'Ladybug'. Cardstock: GP110 white, Real Red, Gingham from unknown source. Ink: Copics. Accessories: Offray dotted grosgrain.

Today's Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential challenge is to make a scene. Not that kind, but this kind as described by Vicki: you will need to combine any images you wish to create a fun scenery. You can make a city scene, country scene, Fall scene...just get out your stamps and play!

Our sponsor this week is Squigglefly known for 'The Largest Selection of Digital Stamps for Cards, Scrapbooking & Fun ', so I thought it would be appropriate to try a scene with digital images. Talk about a steep learning curve! But in the end I managed to combine the flower pot with the hummingbird image (free on the Squigglefly site) in an almost seamless look. Then I added a stamped ladybug and butterfly for a few more creatures enjoying the bouquet.

The butterfly has glitter pen accents and is popped up for some extra dimension:

Check out the other Spotlight Diva's scenes on the 'Make a Scene' challenge post and be prepared to be impressed with the amazing views! Then play along for your chance to win 2 free Squigglefly images of your choice!!