Authentique February Sketch Challenge

Authentique –featuring  Unity Stamp, AP-315

Play in the Sun, Itty Bitty unmounted Rubber stamp

Authentique, Genuine collection, True paper GEN003 and Natural paper GEB004

Costa Rica

Have I mentioned that I like Costa Rica?  I will be back ........... I mean to write-up the balance of this post..........wink wink

Ippity/Unity stamps

Here is a Birthday Card I made for my husband.  Lots of birthdays in the month of February!!!

Featuring, Play in the Sun, Authentique stamp- Birds Unity Stamp, IB-AP-315 Authentique Itty Bitty Un-mounted Rubber stamp. 
Authentique, Genuine collection. Natural paper #GEN004,  True paper  #GEN 003 B.
Eyelets , Cheesecloth,  Burlap cord,  Cardstock,  Ranger, distress ink, gathered twigs
Spellbinders   Nestabilities  Label Sixteen die
 

Imagine the Future

Today I have a layout to share that I created using a Creative Scrappers sketch.  Kristine, the owner of Creative Scrappers, has a fabulous book of sketches out that is available as an eBook or a print version.This layout features Energetic, DayDreamer and Suave from the Echo Park - A Boy's Life paper collection. 

 Zva Creative PE-02CB-153-pearls azure blue, CR-03CA-110 baby blue pearls, PES-02CB-105 Crystal soft blue. Imaginarium Designs chipboard. EK-Diamond Lace Border Punch. Martha Stewart punches, Cherish and Garden trellis deep edge. Smooch Spritz, ice rink. Doodlebug, SP 2858 Blue Jean pigment ink. Color Box fluid chalk ink, priussian Blue. Dew Drop Billiance pigment ink, moonlight white. Brads, Cheesecloth, doily, gesso, ribbon, tissue paper, modge podge. Quickutz font, Magnolia Grand. Ranger, Inkssentials, sepia accents gloss medium.  White ribbon has been laced throughout the LO.

Cuttlebug Spot

Here is a cute valentine card that i made using the cuttlebug embossing folder, pearls, cupid die cut and donna salazar Spring in bloom paper collection.  Yes, I used a tiny heart STAMP on my cupid..

Creative Scrappers and Girlie Grunge

To-day I would like to share a layout that I completed over the weekend using this inspirational photo.

The sketch is from Creative Scrappers, #193

Donna Salazar Spring in Bloom collection, take flight and Tags, Ribbons & Mosaics.

Want2Scrap, Say it with bling

Tissue paper, Mod Podge, Ink, Sewing, Bobunny Urban Acrylic Stamp set

Scrap That, Girlie Grunge and Bella Creations

Hello everyone, all the best in the new year 2012!  December was a great month for creative challenge from my favorite web blogs.  Scrap That had a beautiful sketch designed by Robin S which worked wonderfully for my oversize photo, Girlie Grunge provided a challenge with a material list and Bella Creations added the sparkle to my layout with a freelance misting challenge........
Misted (DSD smooch spritz candle glow color)  in the top left with the Prima Brick mask I received from sweet bella Margie.   Materials include  Donna Salazar Antiquities paper collection , Smooch Spritz candle glow color,  Corrugated cardboard gears, misting using brick mask with candle glow color. Doily, cheese cloth, glitter, walnut stickles, self-adhesive jewels, blackbird color and inks.

Bella Creations

Ladies, Bella Creations had this beautiful Santa image, Lets Scrap posted a classic sketch and Scrap That gave us a challenge to reflect Santa at his best....smile . G45 papers really complemented this Vintage Santa and the sketch really showcased the image.

Dec 1, 2011 Tag Days Begin

Inspiration from Tim Holtz, I made this Tag  using G45 Le Cirque Collection pattern paper for the Scrap That Red and Green Challenge.

Eclectic shabby chic grunge

Enjoy the journey.  I have entered a new phase of discovery into the world of grunge techniques.  I plan to experiment a bit in this style.  Thanks to all for great inspiration.

Donna Salazar Antiquities collection, stanza stamp, smooch spritz.  Dusty Attic chipboard, Prima mask, BoBunny \urban stamp, cheese cloth, paint, modelling paste, eclectic treasure, hemp lacing, guitar strings, corrugated cardboard, embossing powder,