#SSINKCS32: Card Sketch Challenge

Hello! Bree provided us with a fun sketch for this month's challenge at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration.

I took a little creative liberty with the challenge, because I didn't want my flowers to overshadow my greeting.

This was the first time that I inked up Crazy About You, which I stamped the flower in Daffodil Delight classic ink on Daffodil Delight card stock. I then used the coordinating Flower Medallion punch to cut it out. I was going to add some vellum butterflies, but I liked the simplicity of just a single flower image. I did feel like it needed an extra pop so I added the Perfect Plum Regals Candy Dot.

The base is Watermelon Wonder. I really didn't like this color when it was released, but it has really grown on me. The green patterned layer, as well as the banner that I stamped the Happy Birthday on are both from Going Places Designer Series Paper stack. The larger banner is Pear Pizzaz card stock. The banners were created using the Banner Triple punch. The happy birthday is from That Thing You Did and is stamped in Watermelon Wonder classic ink.

Make sure to check out the other Design Team members cards at SSINK, and play along with us by linking up at SSINKspiration or using #SSINKCS31 as a tag on your photo when you post it to a gallery.

#SSINKCS22: Card Sketch Challenge

It's time for another card sketch challenge at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration. We'd love for you to play along with us if you are so inkspired.

I had a lot of fun with creative license that was inspired by this sketch. I also pulled out a little of the new and a little of the old to play today. 

• Lost Lagoon card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - scored at 4-1/4"
• Work of Art stamp set
• Lost Lagoon ink
• Blackberry Bliss card stock - (2) 3-5/8" squares
• Bohemian Designer Series Paper - (2 different patterns) 3-1/2" squares
• Delightful Dijon cardstock
• Watercolor Thank You stamp set
• Blackberry Bliss ink
• Gorgeous Grunge stamp set
• Delightful Dijon ink
• Deco Labels framelits
• Big Shot
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Petite Petals stamp set (again with Blackberry Bliss ink)
• Petite Petals punch
• Basic Rhinestones (3)

#ssinkcs19: Card Sketch

Last Friday was Employee Appreciation Day. This month's card sketch at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration allowed me to make the perfect thank you cards for my employees that were quick, easy, and perfect for college students!

I was able to tailor each card to its specific recipient. I had to chuckle when one girl opened hers and said, "It's pink!" Like she hasn't realized that I know she's obsessed with anything pink!

Each card is stamped with the a greeting from the Simply Wonderful stamp set, which you can still earn free during Sale-A-Bration! The ink color from each card is the same as the card stock color listed under each card! The layer is Whisper White on all cards. Enjoy!

Old Olive cardstock

Epic Day Washi Tape

Wooden Elements Embellishments

Old Olive Blendabilities

Strawberry Slush cardstock

Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape

2013-2015 In Color Sequin assortment

Crushed Curry card stock

Beach House Washi Tape

Vintage Faceted Buttons

Tangerine Tango cardstock

Retro Fresh Washi Tape

Epic Day Washi Tape

Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape

Neutrals Designer Series Buttons (black)

Coastal Cabana card stock

Sweet Sadie Washi Tape

Very Vintage Designer Buttons

Coastal Cabana Blendabilities

Perfect Plum cardstock

Sweet Sadie Washi Tape

Beach House Washi Tape

Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape

Regals Designer Buttons (Cajun Craze)

Bermuda Bay cardstock

Retro Fresh Washi Tape

Wooden Elements Embellishments

Are you INKspired to use this great layout? Check out other designs and link up your own creations by clicking the image below!

#ssinkcs15

It's card sketch Monday at SSINK! Please play along with us by linking up or tagging wherever you post your card with #ssinkcs15.

• Crushed Curry card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Always Artichoke layer - 4" x 5-1/4"
• Color Me Autumn Designer Washi Tape
• Gratitude For Days Photopolymer stamp set - stamped on Very Vanilla with Always Artichoke ink - punched with Scallop Oval punch
• Epic Alphabet stamp set - stamped on Very Vanilla with Cajun Craze ink - cut with Oval framelits - trimmed with Paper Trimmer
• Blackberry Bliss cardstock - cut with Oval framelits

July Card Sketch

The July card sketch at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration was inspired by Project Life.

Naturally, I grabbed my Project Life by Stampin' Up! card kits and started browsing for the perfect ones. I was actually looking for one that I could stamp on, or embellish with some stamps and punches. However, when I came across the two cards I used, they were perfect; and I was set.

I was going to dye some ribbon with Tempting Turquoise, but I almost fell asleep last night working on this card; so I left it on the table and headed to bed. When I got up this morning and looked at it, I decided that it didn't need the ribbon afterall. It did need a little embellishment at the top of the You + Me card though. I colored one of the wood hearts with the Medium Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities and flanked it with two Cherry Cobbler buttons from the Regals assortment.

Please play along with us, by linking up your July sketch inspired project at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration!

Happiness Is Project Life Card Collection

$15.95

Wooden Elements Embellishments

$4.95

Regals Designer Buttons

$7.95

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Cherry Cobbler Assortment

$11.95

Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

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Card Sketch Monday

Here is today's card sketch at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration.

When I saw the sketch I was inspired to use ribbon for the banners. I used our fabulous new In Color ribbon, folded it in half, snipped on the diagonal, and there were my banners!

I used the Petite Petals, Papillion Potpourri, and Itty Bitty Banners stamp sets. The colors featured are Very Vanilla, Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Pink Pirouette, and Bermuda Bay.

Remember, you can play along with us at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration and share your own project inspired by our card sketch.

Birthday Card Sketch

It's Card Sketch Monday over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration! If you checked out my Color Challenge post last Monday, you know that last week was my mom's birthday. Today is my aunt's birthday, so I combined the Card Sketch and last week's color challenge to create a card for her today.

Her favorite color is purple, so I tried to make the Wisteria Wonder my primary color. I was going to add some of the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape, but it just didn't look right, so I left it as is.

The Wisteria Wonder is a standard card base of 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4". The Gumball Green is 5-1/2" x 3-1/2". The Very Vanilla pieces are each 1-1/2" x 3".

Make sure to stop over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration to see the other card sketch cards. Did you know that you can link up your Card Sketch inspired card on that blog?

Happy Watercolor

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Fabulous Phrases

$37.95

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Back With a Card Sketch

I'm back! Apologies for my hiatus. I recently started working full time again, after only working part time for the last five years. In addition to being physically exhausting to my lupus/fibro body; it's been mentally exhausting too as I'm learning new duties in my office. To say that I've pretty much let everything else go the last month would be an understatement. However, I'm happy to report that I'm adjusting and it felt great getting back to my stamp table today!

It's Card Sketch Monday at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration. My grandma-in-law has requested some more birthday cards, and I thought this was a great sketch for that purpose.

This is technically a hybrid card, as I've not purchased the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper out of the Occasions Catalog. If you remember from the February Blog Hop, I do have the digital download of it, however. I picked the design I wanted to use in My Digital Studio and created a "page" with it. Then I printed it out on a piece of Whisper White cardstock. Easy! I opted to color the flowers with Stampin' Write Markers, however I think the next time I make this card, I will use the Blender Pen for a softer effect. What do you think?

We'd love to have you stop over at SSINK to get INKspired by the other designers as well!

Pink Pirouette 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$8.50

Pistachio Pudding 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

$22.95

Subtles Stampin' Write Markers

$28.95

Express Yourself

$11.00

Happy Watercolor

$21.95

Neutrals Candy Dots

$5.95

Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper - Digital Download

$4.95

Modern Label Punch

$16.95

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

$22.95

Stampin' Trimmer

$29.95

Snail Adhesive

$6.95

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Card Sketch

Do you struggle with creating using a card sketch? Sometimes they are harder for me than starting with a blank canvas. Thankfully that was not the case this month! I was instantly inspired when I saw this month's sketch.

My order arrived last week with many fun new products that I couldn't wait to get my hands on. However, since I started working full time last week, I had to wait until the weekend to get inky!

I knew that the birthday greeting from Another Great Year would be perfect in the open space. Initially, I was going to use three of the small Starburst cut-outs in the upper right corner for the banner, but it just didn't look right. So I edited it a little bit.

I had so much fun with Pink Pirouette last week for our color challenge, that I wanted to use it again this week. I grabbed the Color Coach for inspiration for my other colors. It recommended Pool Party and Crumb Cake. Perfect! I used Crumb Cake to stamp the greeting on Pink Pirouette. The rest of the layers feature Tone-on-Tone stamping. (i.e.-Pool Party on Pool Party and Crumb Cake on Crumb Cake) The Celebrate banners across the top are "fussy" cut from one of the stamps from Starburst Sayings.

If today's sketch INKspires you to create, please link up with the post this week at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration.

Another Great Year

Perfect Pennants

Starburst Sayings Framelits Bundle

Gold Baker's Twine

Other supplies used:
  Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, Pool Party
  Ink: Crumb Cake, Pool Party
  Tools: Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform
  Adhesive: SNAIL, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue