WMSC #79 - January 7, 2011 - Hey Sweet Thing

I hope everyone is having a great Thursday.  I did a little running around with my daughter this morning, but now we are home and back in business.  Actually she is going out to lunch with some friends from school, and I'm taking advantage of my quiet time.  Can you believe it's snowing here?  Our first real snow of the winter!!  It's so pretty to watch when your indoor and don't have to go anywhere.  I will have to face the slippery roads when I pick up my son from school shortly. 

Today I'm playing along with the first Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge of 2012!  The Mischief Makers were on a holiday hiatus but now they're back - and so am I!  Click here for the link you'd like to play along...   And here's the sketch. 

I've been trying to make more cards to send out vs. building up my already large card collection so I decided to make a Valentine's card.  Sweethearts is one of the most recent sets I've purchased and I'm glad to get some ink kissed on to these babies.  I really love all the unique sentiments Claire included in this set, and the one I used "hey! sweet thing" is no exception.  I wanted to do something a little non-traditional and I think this one with the turquoise accents fits the bill.  I distressed the edges, sanded down the embossed middle,  and added lots of layers.   I hope you like it and that you find some time for a little fun today!

Supplies Used:  Finished Size 5" x 7"
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Dainty Doilles 2, Sweethearts
Paper: Crate Paper Portrait Collection "Boquet"
Die Cuts:  Heart:  Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts, All others:  Spellbinders:  Double Ended Tags, Picot Edge Circles, Lattice Pendants
Ink:  VersaMagic Chalk Ink - Turquoise Gem, Red Magic
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug
Border Punch:  Ek Success Bracket Edger

Authentique Paper January Challenge - English Rose

I found a new scrapbook store in my area today.  I keep seeing these fantastic dies by Memory Box and wanted to get my hands on some.   The store I found was listed on MB's web site.  They didn't have any of the dies I was looking for - but Wow! what a collection of scrapbook papers!! You might already be familiar with Authentique but for me it was an eye opener.  And let me tell you - it was love at first site!!   Naturally I had to check out their site to see what else I've been missing from them and while I was browsing I found they have a blog challenge every month so of course I'm in! 

I started with the Uncommon Collection which is so romantic looking that I had to top it off with a gorgeous rose from Serendipity. I added lots of crochet lace and a silver locket button just under the seam binding bow.  If you are interested in playing along you can get all the details here:  http://blog.authentiquepaper.com/2012/01/january-sketch-challenge.html

I wanted to add a quick edit to this post - Mary at Serendipity is sponsoring a Rose in Winter  Festival.  You can also enter to win a $25 gift certificate!  You can get all the details here:    http://www.serendipitystampsgallery.com/2012/01/roses-in-winter

Jeanne

Products Used:  Finished SIze 5" x 7"
Paper:  Authentique Uncommon Collection "Distinct", "Unique", "Gifted"

Stamp:  Serendipity English Rose 762L

Markers:  Copic R81, 83, 85, W0, 01, G24, 28, 85
Dies:  Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Frame 3
Seam Binding:  Snug Hug Melon

Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black,  Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Antique Linen, Weathered Wood

The Shabby Tea Room #95 - Time Flies - Who Loves You?

I hope everyone had a fantastic New Year's Celebration!  Both my kids were off partying with their friends so my hubby and I got to ring in the new year on our own!  We had a quiet evening at home eating pizza and watching the celebrations on TV.   I hate to admit it, but I fell asleep just before midnight!  I think that's a first for me!  We skipped the champagne in case we had to drive anywhere, but enjoyed ourselves just the same.  I'm looking forward to 2012 and seeing all the beautiful new things this year has to bring! 

Are you ready for another great inspiration photo from The Shabby Tea Room?  How cute is this one?   I love the branch with the butterflies and the owls "nested" on the frilly bed - so of course I had to play along.  This bed looks fit for a princess who loves the outdoors.  The branch reminds me of a dream catcher - only full of butterflies! 

I started with the blue background and scored some lines in it to mimic the panelling in the background.  I added some green ruffles for the quilt, and topped it off with a spread of owls - like the patchwork quilt on the bed.  I couldn't resist blinging out the owls to give them some glam and more dimension.  I used a Quickutz die for the actual branch, and a Sizzix die for the foliage.  It was a branch with leaves - I trimmed off the leaves and added them one at a time.  I used a Martha Stewart punch for the butterflies, and any patterned paper you see is just bits and pieces from my scrap box that has been rapidly growing.

Thank you for taking the time to have a look!  I hope you have a fantastic day.  If you want to play along this week you can get all the details here:  http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2012/01/week-95-time-flies.html

Jeanne

Supplies Used:  Finished Size is 5" x 7"

Stamps:  Balancing Owls, Owl Set Hero Arts   -    Who Love Ya?  Serendipity Stamps 851D

Border Punch:  EK Success Double Embossed Dotted Lace

Dies:  Spellbinders Classic Squares, Classic Inverted Squares

Butterflies:  Martha Stewart Punches

Branch:  Quickutz Revolution DIe

Leaves:  SIzzix Branch with Leaves Sizzlit xL

Markers:  Copic