Shout Out to SheetLoad!

It's time for the monthly "Shout Out to SheetLoad" Challenge over at the SheetLoad of Cards blog!!


Head over there today to find out how you can win...


Two (2) FREE Digital Stamps from - Whimsie Doodles!!

Stay tuned -- on Tuesday (8/11) I'll be posting my next project based August's amazing sketch. Be sure to download your free e-issue so you can start using this fun sketch today!!

More Mother of Pearl Sneak Peek

Remember the 'Incredible Adventures' card I posted a few days ago that used a faux mother of pearl technique to create a sky background? I used the same exact technique (including the same color ink!) on a sympathy card. In this case, the technique adds an elegant, soothing touch to a theme I always find difficult to make cards fo.

Be sure to stop by the DRS Designs blog to view the latest card and links to this fun and versatile technique!

Friends in All Sizes

Stamps: Stampavie 'Lily - My Little Friends', Stamping Bella sentiment. Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Papertrey white, Basic Grey 'Lemonade'. Ink: Memento black, Rich Razzleberry, Copics. Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, burgundy satin ribbon, Stardust glitter pen.

The fun sketch for this card is inspired by Mojo Monday Sketch #98 and the card features the yummy new Basic Grey 'Lemonade' DP and soon-to-be-retired Stampavie 'Lily - My Little Friends' image, both available at great prices over on KL Stampin N Scrappin!

This adorable Stampavie image reminds me a bit of our household; if Dad didn't put his foot down, we probably would have pets/friends in all shapes and sizes. Right now we have it limited to two dogs, two Zebra finches, three aquaria, and two newly adopted bunnies!

Here are our latest additions, two New Zealand White rabbits named Denali and Gizmo. To read the whole sad story on how these boys and over a hundred relatives ended up at the Missouri House Rabbit Society Rescue, see this article with photos:

After roaming the house, the bunnies love to 'chill' and clean their faces over the air conditioning vents. It kind of looks like Gizmo is saying a bunny prayer -- I wonder what bunnies pray for??

SheetLoads, Basic Style

Stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy (Chocoholic). Ink: Stampin' Up (Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red), Copic markers. Cardstock: Stampin Up (Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red, Candy Cane Lane DP). Accessories: Spellbinders (Circle and square Nestabilities), Stampin Up (scallop border punch, Riding Hood Red taffeta ribbon), Ink Essentials (white gel pen).

Have you downloaded the free August issue of SheetLoads yet? It features this great debut sketch by Liz Weber and is sponsored by Sweet N Sassy stamps. The stamp set I was able to showcase is this 'Chocoholic' and I loved it!!

This card is my simple version, based completely off the sketch with no extra frills. The use of DP was all it needed to accent this yummy image and perfect sentiment.

I'll be showcasing more cards and also a 3-D project for this issue that put my own spin on the sketch throughout the month, but you can see all the creations by the SheetLoads and Sweet N Sassy Design Team at once by downloading your own issue HERE. Be sure to try out the sketch for yourself -- it's such a versatile one!

Slow Down and Get Well, Riley!

Stamps: Hanna Stamps 'Sleepytime Riley', Papertrey 'Pondlife Sentiments'. Carstock: So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, SU 'Sweet Slumber'. Ink: Memento, Riding Hood Red, Copics. Accessories: Spellbinders tag, prima, Baja Breese courdoroy button, dotted blue organdy, hole punches.

Special thanks going out to Kathy who sent me this adorable Riley through the Splitcoast WRAK group. He not only qualifies for cutest PJs ever, but also the August WRAK challenge to use a Hanna Stamps image.

The card layout is inspired by Midnight Madness week #12 sketch. This blog not only posts a fun new sketch every week, but also offers wonderful inspiration and amazing prizes, so be sure to visit the priscillastyles blog!

Incredible Adventures

Stamps by DRS Designs: Silhouette Hiker G1026, Silhouette Background Trees F1030, Silhouette Branch Background H363, Vicki's Versatile Background H369, Successful Future Grad Greeting G850. Cardstock: Soft Suede, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Glossy white. Ink: Soft Suede, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Versafine black. Accessories: Long rectangle Nestabilities, Lumiere.

Silhouette images are the perfect stamps to use with a variety of techniques from brayering to this Faux Mother of Pearl technique (tutorial HERE). I've been wanting to use these two new silhouette images together ever since they were released a few weeks ago. Add in the sentiment for incredible adventures and a new Card Posititioning Systems sketch sponsored by DRS Designs and you have the recipe for an inspiring card!

Be sure to stop by the Card Positioning Systems blog to admire other variations on this sketch. Play along for your chance to win your very own DRS images!

August Issue of SheetLoad Now Live!

It is time for the August issue of SheetLoad of Cards!!!




(click on thumbnail above to go download the FREE issue)

The August '09 issue features a sketch by Liz Weber, stamps from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and Guest Artists from the Sweet 'n Sassy Design Team!

This is the first issue to feature my contributions, so I'm excited to hear what my stamping pals think. I'll be posting samples throughout the month, so stay tuned!!