Making it a Sketch Sunday

Today is almost over, but I am feeling quite accomplished. I had a few sketches that I wanted to work on today and I did. I also planned a few Valentine projects that I will be making over the next couple of days. What a productive day! I need a few more!

For the first card I used Recollections Craft It Vintage Glam paper, which was all about the sparkle.  A gold bow (yes, that is gold although it looks more copper in this lighting) was created with my bow maker and then the My Craft Spot mini tag was heat embossed with gold glitter powder.  

I used the following sketch from Your Next Stamp.

The birthday sentiment  and stitched circle are MFT dies. I used my Cuttlebug to cut them out. A few Teresa Collins gold enamel dots were scattered around the top portion.

My second card is a thank you card since I never seem to have any in my stash. One of my students brought me a can of Pringles the other day just because we were talking about our favorite chips. She was so sweet! I didn't have a card for her, so I made one. I used Lawn Fawn plaid paper, the flower is a MFT die, and thanks is a Sizzix die.

I used the following sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches.

The last card I am sharing is in honor of the upcoming inauguration. No matter your political party or who you voted for, you should still support your country. 

I used the following sketch from My Favorite Things. 

 The I heart USA is by Miss Kate Cuttables. The pattern papers are by The Stamps of Life.

I need to take a brief break from crafting, so I can grade a few papers. Then I will be back to visit blogs and leave comments. If you like what you see, please become a follower. Don't forget to leave me your blog name, so I can stop by to see what you have been creating!

Just curious...do you have Monday off for Martin Luther King Jr's birthday? We do!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana  

News Alert: Paper Play Sketches Coming Soon!

Hello Sketch Fans!

I just wanted share some exciting news with you! There is a new sketch challenge blog that will be launching on February 10th and I'm pleased to say that I am on the Design Team! Thank you Janis for starting this new challenge! You can never have too many sketches!

The first sketch challenge will begin February 10th, but there is a welcome linky that has started now! You can link up a project using a sketch from any source. Just be sure to give proper credit of the sketch source. You can read all about the rules before the fun starts over at the Paper Play Sketches Blog.

I hope you will head over and follow! If you love sketches as much as I do, you might even want to sign up for email notifications so you don't miss out when a new challenge starts! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

One Paper Pad and LOTS of Sketches

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

What a wonderful weekend it has been!

I made time to craft and be creative while the family was away on Saturday at either at work or a sporting event (my hubby has had to go to numerous district, regional, and state finals for every sporting event since he is administrator ~ plus I think he really likes it!). Today I finished adding a few touches along with taking pictures.

 

I have BUNCHES of paper pads started, but I usually don't finish them. Then I buy more since I like a pattern or two. Don't you do that too?!?!? This time I decided to try something different...use the entire paper pad, but find a variety of sketches so they are all different.

 

I started with this paper pad by My Mind's Eye ~ Bright. It was on clearance at Michaels for $2.99. I sure do like this paper since it is double sided and coordinates so well.

 

Then I searched on Paper Playful for sketches from this past week. This is the BEST site to see current challenges and winners without wasting lots of valuable time. WOW! So many to choose from!

 

Here are my cards...

For the first card layout from Deconstructed Sketch, I used a self adhesive pattern of gems for the focal point and added a few yellow flowers.

 Crinkle ribbon (3 Girl JAM) is always a perfect touch!

This sketch is from Seems a Little Sketchy. The flower pot was cut from Freshly Picked.

 Brown inking around all the edges to add an antique look.

 

This is last week's sketch from The Paper Players. I just doubled check and they have a new challenge posted.

I have never used this anchor from Wild Card 2, but was pleased to find a matching sentiment from Whimsical Designs.

 

Last sketch of the weekend...

I used the sketch from Technostamper.

I cut this mushroom and grass from Create a Critter. More crinkle ribbon (Little Scrap Pieces) for the tag.

 

Wohoo!

I am quite pleased with the progress I made this weekend and I am hoping to stay on a roll. I still have a little more paper and a few more sketches on my desktop. Planning to get a few more done with this paper pad. I need to try again with another paper pad...how about you? Are you up for the challenge?  Which paper pad with you choose?

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Birthday, Birthday, and More Birthdays

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

I have been super busy with school for the past two months and it seems like there is always more to do to help student's improve. I am constantly planning meaningful lessons and striving to help each student make progress. Hopefully all the tweaking I am doing will pay off!

 

I miss my crafting time and hope to be able to resume soon. It would be nice to find a challenge or sketch that I like and be able to use supplies that are collecting dust. I know! It is sad!

 

Here a few requested cards that I made during the past month/month-and-a-half, but haven't shared yet. Each one followed a sketch, which is posted too.

 

Give a Hoot (2") and Plantin Schoolbook

 

Hello Kitty (3") and Plantin Schoolbook

 

 

 

Nifty Fifties (3 1/4")

 

 

 

Paisley (3")

 

 

 

I bought some chocolate candy to make some Halloween treats the other day when Joanns had it on sale for 50% off, so I am looking forward to making some treats for my class. I pulled out all my Halloween molds and have them ready. I really want to be able to take some more card orders too, especially with the holidays approaching. 

 

Looking forward to seeing what you have been creating!

Georgiana