1st Annual Ultimate Card Showdown

Last night I was working on my 2 Sketches 4 You card for the 1st Annual Ulimate card showdown while watching Planet 2100. It was extremely troubling and I found myself wanting to change the channel, but could not. If you did not see the show, it was a special on global warming. I am not certain I believe all the speculations predicted for our planet, but some were apparent. Just a few predictions scientists shared were Florida would be covered in water, Nevada would be uninhabited, communicable diseases would be rampant, and there would be border control problems. I think the last two are already present in today's society. I do agree we need to address this issue and everyone should be informed. Okay, this post is already way long so I will continue on to my point.

Here is Laura's fantastic sketch:

Supplies: cardstock: The Paper Co. kraft; Bazzill yellow; pattern paper: Sassafras Lass; jewels: Heidi Swapp Bling; ribbon: American Crafts salmon; alphabet stickers: Webster's Pages Storytellers; button: craft supply; floss: DMC white

I think I am going to make another card because just not sure this is a "winner." You may enter as many cards as you like which is added bonus! :-) I am not kidding when I type there are so many incredible cards for this contest. This is going to be extremely difficult to judge. Grab a favorite beverage and plan on sitting down for a bit to view the entries. Lots of great cards!

Fast comebacks needed!

As so many say, T.G.I.F. My DD was happy that her SOL's are completed which signals the end of another school year. The whipper snapper was extremely on track this week as she corrected me on Tuesday that she needed to eat a healthy breakfast since she had an SOL that day. A donut is not healthy? ;-) She constantly amazes me with her factorial statements. This week we worked on quick comebacks when someone is trying to get her "goat." After explaining what "goat" meant, it was time to find some fast words when someone was trying to get her "goat". She is extremely literal so when a boy told her that her entire family was ugly, she said, " no their not." Then continued to argue with him that he had never met her father or I so he could not know that. This ensued into a huge screaming debate in PE where the two were pulled aside. Hmmm. No further comment. I found a few online games that offer responses to bullies and she played them once. Now it's boring. If you know of any sites that provide this type of lesson I would greatly appreciate the link. Thanks!

I worked on a card for the So Sketchy sketch using the Use It challenge.


Supplies: Cardstock: Wausau white, Bazzill red;pattern paper: Making Memories Love Notes; stamp: SU; ink: Staz-On black;ribbon: Wright's red satin; button: Dress It Up pink; floss: Prism pink


Last night my alter mojo came back and I made my friend Pam a little circular box with some SEI papers and misc. items she sent me recently.

Here's a view of the entire box:

Close up of top:

Side view:

Another side view:


I hope she likes it. :-)
Thanks for visiting! Have a great Friday!

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.