Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch#112

Classic Fashion Elegance

Hi everyone wow it's Wednesday again and that means its Sweet Sketch Wednesday.  I'm back from they Sunny Gold Coast in Australia and back to a New Zealand winter.  Before we left the New Zealand winter had been one of our warmest on record and very little snow that's why we didn't go skiing.  This week its just the opposite, one of our coldest on record and snow every where.  Closing some of our Airports down, it's either a feast or a famine.

New Zealand's Snow

we don't have snow where we live.

Gold Coast Australia

I would rather be back on the Gold Coast or even Carins Australia at present as it's a lot warmer and a lot of sunshine and it's only a 3 hour flight from New Zealand.

Congratulations to all our winners this week there were so many amazing cards.

Sketch #112

I just love this sketch.

This week our sponsor is Tammy from

A Day For Daisies

Tammy is offering our lucky winner this week

$12.00 Gift Certificate

 for her online shop

http://adayfordaisies.com

http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com

Hop over to Tammy's shop you won't be disappointed as there are so many wonderful images to choose from,  I  just love creating with them.

Now I have your attention hop over to Sweet Sketch Wednesday and see what our wonderful creative Design Team Diva's have created for you this week using A Day for Daisies images and don't forget to leave them a comment.

My Card Recipe:

Base: White SU

Card: Peacock Bazzill

Design Paper: DCWV Wedding Paper Pack

Image: Classic Fashion from A Day For Daisies

Colour Medium: Copic's, atyou Spica By Copic, Black and Silver

Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Ovals and Classic Ovals Scalloped Nestabilities, silver ink on the edges, glue dots, pop dots.

Embellishments:  Peacock ribbon, lace and pearls from my stash

I made this embellishment for my card so that it matched her embellishment on her hair piece and dress. 

Thank you for all of your kind comments, they are very much appreciated. 

Wishing everyone a wonderful week with your families and crafting.

Now I'm off to organise my sons 10th Birthday dinner for Saturday night.

Hugs always

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY SKETCH #111

PRETTY SHOES

Hi everyone, well it's my last day in Australia today with my family.  It's school holiday's and we should have been on the ski slopes of New Zealand rather than being in Australia and getting a little winter sunshine.  As our temperatures have been really warm in New Zealand there isn't as much snow as there should be so might have a few days on the mountain when we get home and the boys go back to school on 1st August.

Today is Wednesday and it's another Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Hopefully scheduler will have been kind to me again this week and posted my card when it should have and on time.

Congratulations to our winner this week and our top 3 there were some amazing cards.

This week we have another wonderful sketch from Arlana which you'll love and I loved working with it.

Sketch #111

 

This week the lovely design team have been work with one of our favourite and month sponsors which is

Sally-Ann Hancock

from her company

DigiStamp Boutique



Sally-Ann is offering our very lucky winner this week

6 Digi Images

of the winners choice

pop over now and have a look at all of Sally-Ann's wonderful images and there are always new images at the beginning of each month and she always has a monthly freebie for you to try out, isn't that lovely.

http://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/

http://www.digistampboutique.blogspot.com/

http://www.lovetodoodle.blogspot.com/

Check out what our design team Diva's have created just for you this week using Sally-Ann's images from DigiStamp Boutique over here at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Card Recipe

Base: White SU
Card: Black & Green Bazzill, silver glitter paper
Design Paper: Unknown
Image: Petty Shoes from DigiStamp Boutique
Colour Medium: Copics, Silver atyou Spica by Copics
Sentiment: PC generated using Black Chancery font
Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestability Deckled Rectangle, Fancy Labels 2, Classic Oval, Classic Scalloped Oval, Pop Dots, Glue Dots, Silver Ink and finger dabber for the edges.  Martha Stewart Rose leaf punch.


Embellishments: Roses I bought at SENDZ I just had to have them as I love this green.  Gems, Silver Twine I used for the hanging of the shoes. Silver glitter hearts for the shoes. This lovely silver ribbon I found in Silver and Gold I did put green ribbon on the card and it was too much so that's why I went with the silver.

I love this card and it was Jeannie that gave me the idea for this card as I fell in love with her card using this same image a few months ago.

 

I feel a little bit of a cheat this week as there was very little colouring but the silver applique took me ages  to stick down but I love the finish.

Wishing everyone a great week and have fun crafting.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch # 110-32

Lenny and Linda's Wedding

Hi everyone, wow it's Wednesday  and you all know that it must be Sweet Sketch Wednesday today.

Well by the time you read my posting I'll be in Australia, that's if scheduler is working properly if it's not I'm in deeps poos.......

Congratulations to all our winners this week and to our top 3 as always there were some amazing cards.

This week we have another wonderful sketch from Arlana, this one is an oldie but a goodie it's recycling week and this is another one of  Arlana's sketches from the past.

Sketch #110-32

Looking back over past years I don't believe that I entered into SSW #32 so this was a first for me making this design and I love it.

This week our sponsor is

Gerda from 

STAMPFAIRY

SHOP

Gerda is offering our very lucky winner

4 Digital Images

 of the winners choice.

You'll be spoilt for choice as there are so many amazing images.

http://stampfairy.com/

Now it's time for you to pop over to Sweet Sketch Wednesday and check out what our crazy Design Team chicks and created just for you this week.

Card Recipe

Base: White SU

Card: Cream Bazzill and Gold paper from Rosies Studios

Design Paper: Grant Archival Item #1610 This paper has the most amazing sheen to it.  This is double sided paper I only used one side.

Image: Lenny & Linda's Wedding from Stampfairy Shop

Colour Medium: Copics, atyou Spica By Copic, Black embossing pen.

Dress and Vail paper pieced from a recycled envelope.

Sentiment

Rather than putting a sentiment in I used a ribbon with a sentiment on it which I love.

Tools: Cuttlebug, glue dots, pop dots, nestability circle with eyelet holes, Martha Stewart leaf punch.

Embellishments: I plaid orange, yellow and a gold braid together for the eyelet holes and tied a knot.  Orange roses and yellow and orange flower from my stash.

  The two pins I made using beads to match.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week and I'll try and comment on as many blogs as I can, and I can't wait to see your cards.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #109

M D Happy Panda

Isn't this image cute?

Good morning everyone and yes it's another wonderful Wednesday here again.  That can only mean one wonderful thing that it's Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Today I'm off to the Airport to pick up my best friend and her family.  She has been home in Germany for the last 5 weeks visiting her family.  The sad part for her is she has to say good bye and when your parents are getting older it isn't easy.  Her son and my son started school together and are totally Soul mates unfortunately they are at different schools this year,  but they try to see each other when they can.  Her second is her daughter and my younger son and her are in the same class at school it a composite  class where you have two class in one Year 5/6,  Ryan is the year 5 and Amelie is the year 6 these two get on so well when they are together they are like two old women nattering away.

Congratulations to all our winners last week there were so many wonderful cards totally amazing.

Well this week Arlana has another wonderful design for you and here is

Sketch #109

This week our sponsor is Melissa from her company

Meljen's Designs

Melissa is offering our very lucky winner

4 Digital Images

of the winner choice

http://meljensdesigns.com/

http://meljensdesigns.blogspot.com/

http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_18

and on Paper Craft Planet

http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/meljensdesigns

Check out Melissa's images they are super cute and really fun to colour you'll just love them.

Now I've got your attention check out what our wonderful Diva's have created especially for you over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday  this week their cards are awesome as usual, so don't forget to visit their blogs and show them some love by leaving them a comment,  as we all love receiving comments.

Card Recipe:

Base: White SU.

Card: Black Bazzill.

Paper: Apple Green Magnolia Paper.

Design Papers: Magnolia paper green on white and white on green unknown source.

Image: M D Happy Panda by Meljen's Designs

Colour Medium: Copic markers, black embossing pen, silver gel pen, blue ink for the sky

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Classic Square, Pop Dots, Glue Dots, Sponge Dabber, Glass Finish for the Bamboo leaves, Martha Stewart leaf punch.

Embellishments: I couldn't put a flower with the Panda Bear so I decided to make a flower using the leaves like Bamboo, Ribbon and button from my stash.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week of crafting and I'm so looking forward to seeing your cards.

Hugs



Anniversary Post Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #108

 JJT and S Tequila

My Best Friend's Birthday Card she can't drink more than two wines.

This was for an order for a lady and her birthday is today.

Well what a Wednesday, I don't think blogger loves me any more.  It's taken me about 5 hours to try and post this weeks posting over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and I hadn't even thought of this posting for my own blog.

Well today is my Anniversary with Sweet Sketch Wednesday, a year ago today I posted my first card  as a Design Team member thanks for a wonderful year girls it's been so much fun.

As I told you last week I was going to SENDZ to have a look around,  there was so much to see by the time I got round to all the stands it was nearly time to go home.  So I quickly went back to some stands I liked and made a few purchases of design papers as they were so cheap and I also bought some more Nestabilities which were a lot cheaper than I had been purchasing them for and I also bought some lovely flowers and Roses and a new guillotine.  So you'll see some of my new purchases in months to come.

Congratulations to all our winners this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday again there were so many amazing cards.

Sketch #108

Love this sketch Arlana it looks awesome and it shows your design papers off perfectly.

This week our sponsor is

Jodie from

Bugaboo Stamps

This week Jodie is offering our lucky winner

7 Digi Images

 Valued at $21.00

I just love Bugaboo Stamps and I know you will too, if you are new to crafting or have never visited take a moment out and check what Jodie has in her shop I know you'll love her images and you'll come away with one big smile on your face.

http://www.bugaboostamps.com/

http://bugaboostamps.blogspot.com/

Now I have your attention check out what the rest of the design team Diva's have designed for you this week over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday you won't be disappointed leave them so loving comments as they love getting comments just like you. 

Card Recipes:

Base Card: White SU

 Card: Burgundy Bazzill, Burgundy Glitter card from Rosies Studios

Design Papers: Pavlova Papers

Image: JJT and S Tequila from Bugaboo

Colour Medium: Copics, White and Black embossing pens

Sentiment: Computer generated using Papyrus font

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Classic Oval, Scalloped Oval,  Fancy Label , Pop Dots, Glue Dots, Glass Finish, Kindy Glitz. ink for sponging the edges

Embellishments: Gems, pink satin ribbon, pink glitter ribbon, roses from my stash.

Card Recipe:

Base Card: White SU

Card: Deepsea green Bazzill, Dark Aqua Glitter paper from Rosies Studios

Design Papers: Magnolia Papers, DCWV Mango Frost Paper

Image: JJT and S Tequila from Bugaboo

Colour Medium: Copics, Black and White embossing pens

Sentiment: Computer generated using Papyrus font.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Oval, Scalloped Oval, Fancy Label, pop dots, glue dots, glass finish, kindy glitz and ink for sponging the edges, Martha Stewart leaf punch.

Embellishments: Gems, Satin ribbon, Flowers from my stash.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week of crafting and a great weekend and I'm looking forward to commenting on all your cards.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #107

Bini Shop Girl (Shop till ya drop)

Good morning everyone here it is another wonderful sweet Wednesday,  and you all know what that means it's Sweet Sketch Wednesday.  Where has that week gone again as I'm getting older those days are getting shorter and I seem to be getting a lot less done or am I just getting a little slower at doing things???  I do think a bit of both LOL.  This week has been a hard one for me with my creativeness or a lack of it.   I thought I would work outside my comfort zone and use colours I don't usually use PINK AND BROWN.  I love looking at other peoples cards with these colours or blue and brown or yellow and brown, but for me I just couldn't pull it off! I do think I've lost my mojo whilst making this card I had all these great intentions using these colours and my great image and I feel I could have done better.

Well I'm excited on Friday I'm going to SENZ which is a large display of retail stores, classes and demonstrations for crafts so after a day there my mojo may return.  I've never been before so this year I'm off and it's only a 30 minute drive away from where I live isn't that great?  I'll report in next week letting you know that I didn't spend any money and didn't buy anything for crafting

Ya right.... Ha Ha Ha............

Congratulations to all of last weeks winners there were so many amazing creations we have some wonderful talented followers.

Our sketch this week is another one of Arlana's wonderful and new creations.  I love this one as it really shows off your design papers.

Sketch # 107

 This week our design Diva's have had some wonderful images to work with from our new sponsor

Amber Inks

This week Amber Inks is offering our lucky winner a

$15.00 Gift Voucher

To spend on some of their wonderful creations.

If you haven't visited Amber Inks please drop by and have a look at some of their amazing images .

http://amberinklings.blogspot.com/ 

Don't forget to check out what the rest of the Design Diva's have created just for you this week over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday, so grab a coffee and let you fingers do the tapping.  Show the girls how much you love their cards, make their day and leave them some wonderful comments!

Card Recipe:

Base: White SU

Coloured Card: Chocolate Brown Bazzill.

Paper: American Crafts The Goods Lil'Lady double sided stripes and plain pink.

Image: Bini Shop Girl from Amber Inks.

Colour Medium: Copics, Pink glitter gel pen.

Sentiment: PC generated using Kristen ITC font.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Cuttlebug embossing folder, pink ink, pop dots, glue dots.

Embellishments: Pink Pearls, Pink Ribbon, Checked Ribbon, Flowers, lace from my stash.  The hat box and the bottom is part of the digital set, as well as handbags and shoes.

I can't wait to see what everyone creates this week so get crafting, wishing everyone a wonderful week crafting and a great weekend.

Hugs



I'm Not Get Old Just Ageing With Perfection

Collecting Wrinkles

Hi everyone just a quick post this morning the sun is shinning and it's a lovely winters morning. 

I've made this card this week for an order,  someone I know has a father turning 80 this weekend she told me he has a great sense of humor and loves blue.  Thought the perfect image with someone with a great sense of humor would have to be a Bugaboo image.  Isn't Gus wonderful?

Card Recipe:

Base: White SU

Card: Navy Blue and Cream Bazzill

Design Papers: Pavlova which is double sided

Image: Gus Birthday by Bugaboo

Colour Medium: Copics, atyou Spica by Copic Silver and Black, Blue Ink, Black Embossing Pen

Tools: Cuttlebug, Fancy Labels, Pop Dots, Glue Dots, Glass Finish for his glasses

Embellishments: Bronze Gems, Navy Satin Ribbon from my stash.

I'm entering this card into two challenges:

Papertake Weekly:  Dads & Lads

Spectacular Sunday Challenge:  Challenge #115 Dads & Grads

Wishing everyone a wonderful week of crafting.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #106

Wedding Chapel

Congratulations

Merry Christmas
 with Polly Penguin

Wow where did that week go too?  Here it is Wednesday again and that means it's another

Sweet Sketch Wednesday.  I went to post my card for the week and realised that I hadn't even made it let alone ordered my image from our sponsor.  I sometimes have my cards made in advance and thought I had already made this weeks sketch.  I have heaps of DigiStamp Boutique images so grabbed one off my computer very quickly.  Later on I was looking at all of Sally-Ann's wonderful new June images and noticed that she had a freebie for June so I grabbed that to make my second card.   I tried to make my image look like a Christmas Decoration.   You can find this freebie here. 
We had some amazing cards and images this week using our sketch and congratulations to all our winners.


Sketch #106

This is a great sketch to work with.

This week our Sponsor is Sally Ann from

DigiStamp Boutique

Sally-Ann is our regular monthly sponsor, she has some amazing images over at

DigiStamp Boutique so drop by and see the new images for June and there is always a monthly freebie which you can get here.

Sally-Ann is offering our lucky winner this week
6 Digi Images

 of the Winner Choice.

Visit Sally-Ann at DigiStamp Boutique for some amazing images, and inspirations that will tickle your taste buds.   You can find her here:

http://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/


http://www.digistampboutique.blogspot.com/

http://www.lovetodoodle.blogspot.com/

I just love DigiStamp Boutique images to work with they are just so easy to colour.

Our awesome Diva's have created some wonderful cards for you this week so don't forget to drop by and check them out here and don't forget to give everyone a little love as they love to receive comments just like you!!!

Card Recipes:

Wedding Chapel Congratulations

Base: White SU

Paper: Gold by Rosie's Studio, Cream Board that shimmers.

Design Paper: Paper Chic Grant Archival Item #1609

Image: Wedding Chapel from DigiStamp Boutique

Colour Medium: Copics, atyou Spica Black, Silver and Gold from Copics

Tools: Cuttlebug, Divine Swirls Embossing Folder, Classic Circle and Scalloped Nestie, glue dots, pop dots, chipboard

Embellishments: Share organza ribbon, gold ribbon, gold flower ribbon and pearls from my stash.



Framed Image

Polly Penguin Merry Christmas

Base: White SU

Board: Red Bazzill silver paper from Rosie's Studio's

Design Paper: Paper Chic  Grant Archival Image
 Image: Polly Penguin Freebie from DigiStamp Boutique

Colour Medium: Copics, Silver Gel Pen

Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Circles, and Scalloped Nestie, glass finish, Martha Stewart white glitter for the snow.

Embellishments: Ribbon, Silver Thread, Silver Glitter Paper, Circle Punch, Christmas Decoration button.

Isn't she just so cute?

I tried to make this card like the Christmas bobble that is hanging on the holly in the image.

I've just realised that I've used the same design paper on both of my cards, one is gold cream and white the other red white and silver how dum can I be???

Challenges:
Challenge #97 Pollycraft Ribbons & Flowers
ABC W is for Weddings

Wishing everyone an amazing week of crafting and a fun week.

Hugs