Raspberry Fizz

Several months ago I made a purchase of Raspberry Fizz patterned paper from Papertrey Ink. This is the first I've used it. I'm thankful that Sara's Perfect Match challenge this week was to use Raspberry Fizz in a creation. This is a little 4x4 card for DD...it uses her first initial in the middle. Cardstock and DP are both Raspberry Fizz.

Hope everyone is having a happy Easter day. We did an egg hunt outside here at our house early afternoon. Even though it said 50 degrees, it's very windy and we wore winter coats. Some new tulips opened today, and my late blooming daffodils are almost ready!

Happy crafting!

Sharon

CAS Bunny

This is a very, very simple & fast cas (clean & simple) card. I used PTI Vintage Cream cardstock and made a score line 1/2 inch from the top and bottom. The bunny & sentiment is from Sweet n' Sassy Stamps "I'd Pick You" collection. I masked off the mouse because for this one, I just wanted one animal.

I've been working on my projects for the Modern Sugar Blvd DT call-out. I'm really excited about my "not a card" creation. Can't wait to share it with you after the 20th!

Happy Stamping!

Sharon

Recipe Challenge

Recipe Challenge...sounds yummy!! I tried one of these for the first time ever over at SNR Card Universe. This one is located in the Victoria Case Stamps group. We were to use 1 circle, 2 colors, 3 layers, and 4 embellishments. I colored two white Prima paper flowers with Bic Mark-it's so they would match the DP from Basic Grey. Ribbon is American Crafts.

I'm one of the top 20 finalists for Modern Sugar Blvd. design team!! It will be narrowed down to 10, and I'll find out the news on April 14th. I received two images to do some more creating with, but I can't share those until the Grand Opening on the 20th. I've some ideas floating around, and will get started with those tomorrow as they are due Sunday!

Happy crafting!

Sharon

Easter Bunny

I've been busy today making Jell-o jiggler jelly beans and boiling eggs for home and school. I've also finished two cards (only showing one today) and hope to maybe make a third. Also, need to make a cute topper for an Easter bag of chocolate goodies for my helpers.

For this card I used a digi image from Dustin Pike. Such cute things he has!! I used a combo of Copic and Bic Mark-it pens for the coloring. This is a larger 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 card so my bunny would fit the sketch for the Dare U 2 Digi Stamp Challenge. My design paper is from The Sasha paper Collection...full of bright colors!

Happy stamping!

Sharon

Happy Spring CAS

Yes, happy spring because more snow is on the way!! Snow is supposed to start after midnight, and then maybe an inch tomorrow. Here I was thinking about putting my winter coat away!

This was made awhile ago for a CAS sketch challenge over on StampTV. I used Studio G stamps, and embossed a rectangle with a nestability. I stamped off to get the lighter shade of purple and green.

Happy crafting!

Sharon

I'd pick you

I was so excited to finally make a card using my new stamp from Sweet 'n Sassy: I'd pick you. I colored with pencils and can't remember if I used baby oil or GooGone for the blending...they're both sitting out on the table. The DP is Basic Grey Sultry. Loved how it looks like the animals are sitting in a field of flowers! Kept with the trend of not adding a sentiment, and waiting until I know what I'll used the for.

Oh boy, I've just kept yawning all day long!! I think I need to get to bed much earlier tonight than I've been. (Or stop staying up late reading good books!!) Ohhh, there was another one! They are sooo catching! I can't even talk/type about it without yawning. In fact, DH & DD think it's fine entertainment to try and get me to yawn! (Are you yet??!)

Anyhoo....this card also works for the Stamp Something challenge of "Happy Easter Something" because of the cute little bunny. One of the things DD and I did this year for our Easter/spring decorations is to put a bunch of her bunny & chick stuffed animals all over the house.

Happy crafting!

Sharon

Modern Sugar Blvd.

I've decided to take the plunge and begin trying out for some design teams! A brand new store, Modern Sugar Blvd. will be opening April 20th. I used their free digi image "Shopper Girl" for my "tryout" card. She's a modern girl with attitude and knows just what she wants while out and about!

I used Glossy Accents on her boots to give them a great shine, and a pop dot behind one of the shopping bags to give it dimension. I also added tissue paper to that bag, just like a fancy boutique might do. It is paper I saved from an order I received back in January...just knew it would come in handy for crafting or gift giving!

Happy crafting!

Sharon

Stamps: Digi image (Modern Sugar Blvd.)

Paper: True Black, Summer Sunrise (PTI), DP Blossoms & butterflies (DCWV Stack)

Other: Gemstones (Hero Arts), Nesties, Bridal Confetti (Michael's), Copics, Bic Mark-Its

colored pencil, foam pop dots