Bo Bunny Sketch

It seems like manufacturer’s blog are always hosting fun giveaways and contests and so while I’ve many times left comments for giveaways, this week I found a card sketch on a manufacturer’s blog which I thought would be fun. Bo Bunny posted a card sketch last Friday and you have until Thursday evening to play along. I had these papers left over from design team work for Scrappy Jo’s. They are from the Beau Jardin collection which she has on sale right now as part of an amazing St. Patty’s sale. The sketch was simple but fun and it was great to pull out papers that I haven’t worked with in a few months. I trace chipboard to create the flower and added some baby pink Stickles to highlight them. I have lots more to share but don’t want to create super long posts so I’ll be posting a few times today. Feel free to check out my other projects.

Let’s Scrap Sketch

I’ve recently discovered an online community and challenge blog called Let’s Scrap. This month Dayna created a sketch for everyone to use and I based this card off the sketch. I used the SEI papers that you can get at Scrappy Jo’s during her awesome clearance sale. I also used some Colorbok chipboard and a Studio G Stamp. I’ve spent the day organizing my Christmas goodies in preparation for my return for school. I’ll be moving back to my dorm on Sunday and want to have all my new supplies witih me to enjoy.

Cardalicious and 2S4Y

For this card I combined the challenge at Card-A-Licious (which was to make a “for you” card using green and letter stickers) and the sketch at 2S4Y. I’ve really enjoyed working with the SEI papers that Scrappy Jo sent me for the DT in January so I found myself reaching for them again. I love how others interpretted the sketch with an exposed inside and so I used the same idea. It’s been freezing here in New Jersey so it’s nice to stay inside with my craft supplies.

Caardvarks Party Time

I made this card using the SEI Poppy papers from Scrappy Jo’s and with the Pagemaps sketch posted as a challenge at Caardvarks. It was a fun sketch and a great way to use little scraps I thought I wouldn’t be able to find a use for. The design team has some adorable interpretations of the sketch and the challenge is open until the 17th so you still have time to enter. I also spent some time working on a submission for a new DT. My time with Scrappy Jo’s is coming to an end and I liked it so much I would love to be part of a new DT. Also check out Michelle’s blog for some fabulous adorable valentine blog candy.

CPS #98

I made this card for the Scrappy Jo’s Design Team with the CPS sketch #98. I loved the simplicity of this sketch and its a great way to show case bold paper designs. Again I worked with the SEI Poppy Line. I just recently purchased the silver Cat’s Eye ink that I have been using and its absolutely perfect with this line and impressive in its pigment. I also got those bits of Michael’s bling for Christmas and they are so cute and its easy to find uses for them. They are self-adhesive but come in strips so you have to cut off the amount you want to use. This weekend at the mall I just found out about Aerie’s a-list club. Aerie is a loungewear store that was started as a division of American Eagle and the a-list club is free to join and then one Thursday a month you can go in and pick up a free gift. This month is supposed to be a journal. So if you have an Aerie in a mall near you check it out. Also check out Rach’s blog for a bit of awesome blog candy.

Sketch This 75

I created this using the SEI Poppy papers and KI Memories Lace Cardstock Scrappy Jo sent me as part of her DT. The paper and cardstock are both available in her store. I also used Sketch This 75 to create this card. I was only recently introduced to this fun sketch site and I like how challenging the past sketches have been and look foward to using more in January when they post new sketches.

Laura’s Sketch 16

I designed this for the Scrappy Jo’s design team using Laura’s Sketch 16. I used the fabulous SEI Poppy papers and KI Memories Lace Cardstock which are available at Jo’s Store. Even though I created this early last week I just got around to posting it and didn’t make it in time for the weekly deadline. But speaking of sketch sites, CPS choose my Happy New Year card for their Reader Spotlight which certainly made my day.

Happy New Year and CPS 97

Here’s a Happy New Year card I made with my Design Team materials from Scrappy Jo’s and CPS 97. She sent me the SEI Poppy Line and which has beautiful metallics running through it. I used Cat’s Eye silver ink on the chipboard and Frosted Lace Stickles around it. You can find ink and Stickles at Jo’s store. The Poppy Line is great because on one side is the beautiful bright metallic but on the other is a more subdued tone and you can use both sides on one project. This two sided nature was extremely important in making the paper cupcake I made. I found the project in the January issue of Scrapbooks Etc magazine and decided to make one for my mom’s birthday. I used styrofoam for the base and dress pins to put it all together. I will be sharing the tutorial with everyone at the Scrappy Jo’s forum soon so everyone can try. I love Leah Fung’s original design but I did make very slight changes to my method and decoration.

CPS #95

I used the CPS Sketch #95 to make this card. I made it with the materials sent to me by Scrappy Jo’s for the December DT work. It was made with the beautiful BoBunny Beau Jardin line that is available in her store. Also I used the awesome Glitz Frosting that she has for sale. Also check out Kath’s blog for an awesome blog candy giveaway and some gorgeous card inspiration. I love the Christmas cards she just posted.

All is Calm CPS #93

I created his Christmas card with some adorable papers my mom bought for me in November. Those little pink and blue reindeer are adorable. And that cute little tree I received in a swap so can’t take credit for it’s cute little bling embellishments. I used the sketch at CPS but flipped and tweaked it a bit. They have some really cute work from the DT this weeks so go check it out if you need some inspiration for holiday cards. I received my package from Scrappy Jo’s and will be working on some DT cards this weekend. I can’t wait to share the beautiful papers with you.