Happy Birthday

What a fun sketch at 2 Sketches 4 You this week! I added the new Digiments sentiment that you can download for free at the blog.

Supplies: Wausau cardstock; pattern paper: SEI Penelope's Potpourri; ribbon: Making Memories Noteworthy; rhinestones: Kaiser Craft; sentiment: Digiments

Thank you for visiting!

TPE

My card based on The Pink Elephant's sketch this week:
Supplies: cardstock: Wausau white; pattern paper: Webster's Pages; flowers: Prima; flower stems: Wilton; ribbon: Wright's; button: supply; floss: DMC

Thank you viewing!

The Next Level

I just discovered this new blog site and can't wait for it to get started. Looks extremely promising! Lots of have signed on as followers to watch the launch. I can't wait!



The Next Level is the exciting new concept of Dawn (All Pink Girl) and Ann (Madgesty - Love to Create) probably better known as blog name Madge. Our aim in designing this new informative style of blog is not only to produce really creative Weekly Challenges that are not tied to any specific brand, but also to explore new avenues, ideas and techniques with a completely fresh approach.

The Next Level will not only be a fun and informative place to hang out for card crafters and scrapbookers of all levels, but it is hoped that it will also become a valuable source of information, hints and tips, tutorials, downloads and much more. We want to cover the craft of traditional card making but also add in a touch of digital, not too much to scare anyone away, but enough to explore the magical world out there at your fingertips for anyone wanting to venture.

Card Patterns #16

My card based on this week's sketch at Card Patterns.
Supplies: cardstock: Wausau white and ivory; Bazzill light blue; pattern paper: K & Co. Cut-n-Paste designer's series, stamp: Amy Butler; ribbon: Making Memories sage; craft supply fushcia and white lace; ink: Archival sepia; rhinestones: Darice pink

Happy Memorial Day

Thank you to those who have given the ultimate sacrific in service to our country.

Apron Strings Blog Hop

Apron Strings Designs has a blog now! To celebrate, we are having an official blog hop with some "Cookie Treats". Cookie Treats are scrapbooking goodies that are being given away for free! To win a treat, you need to start at the beginning of the blog hop and collect "phrases" from each person participating in the blog hop. Click here to go to the start.
Here's a tip to find my hint: It's "BIG" Email your answers to admin@apronstringsdesigns.com by Sunday, May 17th at 6:00 pm MDT with the "phrases" for your chance to win.

I began designing for Apron Strings Designs in January 2009. I remember when I received the email from Kathy and Lori asking me to become a Sous Chef. :-) I was ecstatic! Since becoming a Sous Chef, I have designed with two kits. Here are a few of my favorite cards from February and May's All Year Cheer card kits.









Apron Strings Designs offers 3 different kits each month. I love to receive my kit because it
"SAVES TIME". I don't have to drive to six different stores trying to find various papers, embellishments, and ribbons. It's delivered right to my door! I ♥ that!
Anything that "SAVES TIME" is a friend of mine. :-)

Thank you for stopping by my blog! The next stop is Jana Peterson's blog. She has lots of eye candy to enjoy! :-)

It's a two-fer **Updated**

I know, that's not a word and if my beloved reads this he will be sure to point it out to me. Sometimes a title needs to be a little different though and I already used two for one on a previous post. Hence the "two-fer". My DF can not stand when people say a "couple of times". He says, there's a word for that, "twice." Doesn't this make you want to meet him? LOL! He's a really sweet guy. I swear! :-)

Okay on to the card I made. It's a "twofer" because I made it for the Caardvarks challenge to use a verse or quote and for Digiments first release party.



Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill red; pattern paper: Memories Complete Beach II, chipboard: Making Memories; ribbon: Basic Grey; stick pins: Making Memories; rhinestones: Darice; punch: Fiskar's Threading Water

The sentiment is from Digiments. Yesterday, I had an announcement on my blog a long with a project I shared as part of the design team. I am addicted to the verses and phrases because they are so diverse and make quick cards. The blog has incredible examples that you must check out! There are cards, gift sets, and altered home decor pieces that you will gasp at.

The next card is a two-fer because it uses the sketch from ICS and the recipe from Use It:



Part of the Use It challenge was to make your own border, embellishment, etc. I made this scallop edge for the inside of the card. Also, I created the flourishes with a single stamp by inverting the stamp image. Hope that makes sense.





Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill and Wausau; pattern papers: Making Memories Sabrina; stamps: Amy Butler; ink: Staz-on black; ribbon: Lil Davis pink; jewels: Darice pink


My last card is for a wedding Simon and I are attending next week. I used the CPS #115 sketch:




Supplies:
Cardstock: Wausau white, Bazzill black; pattern papers, ribbon,and flowers: Making Memories Sabrina; stamp: Amy Butler; tulle and pearl strand: Jo-Ann's

That's it! All I have. Thank you for coming by to view. :-)