Get Sketchy #52 & Wee Memories #19

3rd Challenge card of the afternoon --- see how productive I can be when my kids are away!  This one is for Get Sketchy #52 - card sketch and Wee Memories #19 -something sweet & with ribbon.  I flipped the Get Sketchy sketch on the side.  I just couldn't find the right stamp to "hang" - so I improvised.  I used one of my favorite DeNami stamps - the ice cream cone.  Basic Grey Patterned Paper... Yellow Ribbon from a yard sale.  Fun, Simple, and perfect for a birthday wish!

Color Cue Challenge and EBTKS #21

Lots of 1sts on this card - 1st time participating in the EBTKS Challenge, 1st time using wrinkle ribbon, 1st time using my new W Plus 9 Stamp sets - Magical Moments and Backgrounds II, and the 1st time trying this color combo.

W Plus 9 Color Cue Challenge was to use these colors: Aqua-Gold-Red-Cream/White.

The Everything But the Kitchen Sink Sketch was based off of a washing machine - love it!! 

So, the card didn't turn out as I had pictured in my mind.... but I don't have the time to pull it apart.  LOVE my new stamps though --- just need to try them with different colors.  Somehow I managed to use a much darker shade of blue than Dawn's Color Swatch.  I think a more aqua shade would be better.  I might try it again later.

Laura's Sketch for 2 Sketches 4 You

I haven't had much time to create lately - so I have a pile of newly neglected goodies to play with.  I wanted to use my new PTI sets - Embellishments & Birthday Bash Sentiments along with the new Mat Stack 4 Die Cut.  I used Laura's sketch at 2 Sketches 4 You my my layout. I flipped the sketch to the side.   I found this fun ribbon lace border at a yard sale a few months ago, such a fun find... and I actually used it instead of collecting! Basic Grey Patterned Paper & PTI Cardstock & Ribbon. Card measures 5 1/2 by 5 1/2.

DeNami BIRTHDAY Theme Challenge

The DeNami Theme Challenge is ---- BIRTHDAYS!  I'm sure most of you make birthday cards often, so we are hoping to inspire you to participate with us. $25 Gift Certificate is up for grabs!
I've  always loved these cute little frogs.  The sentiment is perfect - "Hoppy Birthday!"  I planned this whole card around using more of this fabulous glittery ribbon - I just love it! No mess, but with all of the bling.
 
Stamps: Hoppy Birthday Frogs and Small Starburst
Cardstock: Lime, Leaf Green, Red, White
Ink: Versamark & Black Versafine
Misc: Chocolate Brown Glitter Ribbon,  Chocolate Brown Grosgrain 5/8, Red Button, Tombow Markers, EK Success Border Punch.

DeNami Featured Product - Apple Basket

It's time for the DeNami Featured Product -- the Apple Basket stamp! Such a great all occasion stamp... birthday, for my teacher, thanks, and more!  I love adding just a touch of crystal lacquer, makes nice shiny apples.  I also tried to make my kraft cardstock look basket textured by using my score-pal to add score lines like the basket.  Didn't show up well in my picture, but I think it adds just enough texture.
Supplies:
Stamps: Apple Basket and Apples & Pears Stamp Set
Cardstock: Red, Cream, Kraft, Chocolate Satin
Ink: Versafine Sepia & Versafine Crimson Red
Misc: Emerald Grosgrain Ribbon 5/8, Score Pal, Crystal Lacquer, Tombow Markers, Border Punch

DeNami POLKA DOT Blog Hop

Welcome to DeNami's 1st Blog Hop!!  The Theme is POLKA DOTS.  How fun!   I love this little turtle, perfect for a little boy's birthday.  He fits perfect in the dot circle.   I made my fun bright colored patterned paper using the polka dot border.  I had to clean my stamp a lot- but it was worth the rainbow of colors. Some fun grosgrain ribbon was perfect to add some texture to this card.
Be sure to leave a comment on EVERY BLOG along the way.  You have a chance to win a $20 Gift Certificate --- 3 lucky winners will be chosen on August 17th.    I have the honor to direct you to Ashley Cannon Newell's amazing blog.
DeNami Supplies:
Stamps: turtle with presents,   polka dot border, dot circle.
Ink: Versafine Red, Habanero, Black, Deep Lagoon and Lime Versacolor.
Cardstock: Kraft, White, Red, Orange
Misc. Lime & Emerald Grosgrain Ribbon, Fiskars Border Punch, Copic Markers, Marvy punch and Spellbinders Circle. 

Papertrey Paper Dolls & Get Sketchy #51

This card uses the Get Sketchy Sketch #51.  This card fell together in minutes since I had a great sketch & color idea too. Inspiration was from a card that Dawn made and is the challenge at the Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #17.  I didn't have anything from the July release, so I used something I bought and hadn't used yet.  The Color Couture Vol. 4-6 from a few months back.