New from InStyle Stamps

InStyle Stamps has a brand new set featuring Patty.

They also have a brand new sketch for April.

Here's what I came up with using an image called "Sitting Patty".

This is one of those images that can be used for a variety of occasions: thank you, friendship, Mother's Day. 

I used some papers by BasicGrey and paired them up with Crushed Curry cardstock and polka dot ribbon.

Be sure to hop on over to the InStyle blog for more sketch samples and challenge details.  I'll be back tomorrow with a new challenge for CSAYL!

A Class Act & A Sketch

Is anyone else hooked on the MFT sketches?!
I'm not sure who creates the sketches each week, but they're ALL fabulous!  I just got some new MFT goodies in the mail and had to put them to use right away.
Here's what I came up with for the week 12 challenge...

This is from an a' la mode set called "You Rule".  I've been wanting a teacher set for so long and this one was just perfect.  I'm hoping to make some card sets for Teacher Appreciation Week next month.

The crazy pattern is by BasicGrey, and I paper pieced her skirt to tie everything together.  When I was digging in my drawer looking for embellishments, I totally scored when I came across this A+ chipboard.  And it even matched my card - bonus!

Thanks for hoppin' by today.  It's a beautiful day and I'm off to the Farmer's Market.

In With the New

Lots of new things going on at The Greeting Farm and they're kicking it off with a challenge called "In With the New". 

Here's what I made using Tyler from the brand new Creeper set. 

It's the boy version of a card I made last week and I just love how it came out.

I paper pieced his shirt with the same crazy pattern I used on the background.  Then I did some piercing and finished it off with some bright yellow jewels.

Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long

Happy Friday stampers!  I've got a new challenge posted over at CSAYL and I'd love for you to play along!  Our sponsor this week is Pink Cat Studio and five, count em', FIVE, free digis are up for grabs!

The challenge this week is "Inside Outside". 

See if you can keep that mojo flowin' all the way to the inside of your card.  I'm terrible about decorating the inside of my cards and really want to get better about that.

Here's what I came up with using a great image called "Three Christmas Trees".

This is a simple one that could easily be mass produced.
Here's a shot at the inside.

If you play along this week, be sure to leave a link over on the CSAYL challenge post, so I can come visit your blog and choose a winner! 
Have a super weekend!

Pink Cat Digital Release Day!

Are you ready to see the cutest Easter images ever?!

Voila!

Oh, how I love Miss Lily with ponytails!

 I'm so happy that it's finally time to bust out the bright, happy Spring colors!

Here's a cute image that can be used for Easter or any other occasion.

This is Itty Bitty Betty and her homemade bunny.

He was absolutely begging for velvet flock.

I thought that this sentiment was perfect for the image.  I used an oval punch and then did some faux stitching with a black pen to mimic the stitching on the bunny.

 And here's Miss Betty in her fanciest Easter bonnet...

Adorable, no?

I colored in some grass and flowers and then accented the white Easter basket with a glitter pen.

I added some cute flowers,

and an even cuter sentiment.

Next up is Itty Bitty Baby...

For my last project today, I made an Easter "hair pretty" for mini-me.

I printed out the image on Shrink Plastic and paired it up with ribbon and felt flowers.

Now it's your turn - You can hop on over to the PCS digi store and get these goodies for yourself today!

Happy Birthday Melissa!

One of my favorite people is celebrating a birthday today!  Melissa from Pink Cat Studio is the birthday girl and I couldn't just let it go by without doing a little somethin' somethin'.  I've organized a mini birthday blog hop with members of the PCS design team, present and past.  We've all made a birthday card to share with Melissa and you today!

Here's my contribution to the party...

This fun image is definitely a favorite of mine and perfect for a birthday card.  It's called "Birds Make a Giant Cupcake" and can be found right here.

I colored the image with my Copics, popped up the bird wings with dimensionals and accented all of the sprinkles with glaze pens.

Then I finished it off with as many flowers and jewels that the USPS can handle!

So here's to you Melissa!  Have a wonderful birthday!

The next stop on the birthday hop is.....
LYSA.

Meet Miss Harlow

Still playing with my new Creepin' Creeper Crew Collection from The Greeting Farm.

(Wow - say that 5 times fast, creepin' creeper crew collection, creepin' creep....)

This is Harlow...

I fell in love with this crazy pattern by Crate Paper when I was at the scrapbook store yesterday. It's part of the "snow day" collection. The brown pattern is the reverse side and I paired it all up with some Elegant Eggplant and a touch of Bermuda Bay cardstock.

To make everything matchy-matchy, I paper pieced her hoodie and finished it off with some ribbon and jewels.

Thanks hoppin' over to my corner of blog-land today! Be sure to check out the details of my latest challenge over at CSAYL. We have an awesome sponsor and freebies this week!

Hugs,

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long

TGIF!
I've got a new challenge posted over at CSAYL!  This week I want you to make your own patterned paper.  Our awesome sponsor this week is

I love these templates!
This is the first time I've had the opportunity to play with one, and I'm hooked!  You can check out all of Leigh Ann's super affordable templates right here.

I decided to use "Top Notch" for my project today.

I decided to go for an elegant look this week.  I used a flourish stamp set that I picked up from JoAnns ages ago.  It's hardly ever seen ink and this was the perfect opportunity to bust it out again. 

 I used one image from the set and stamped it in VersaMark ink.  Then I added gold embossing powder and melted it with a heat tool.

Here's a peek at the back of the box. 

And this is how it opens.

I added a cute sentiment under the flap that is hidden when the box is closed.

So now it's your turn!

Hop on over to CSAYL for all of the prize details and a linky tool for your project.