Round or Square? Use it!

 

Over at Mojo Monday, they had this fun sketch.  I've kinda been into circle cards lately so I thought I'd give it a go!

This sketch and the entries on this blog are a challenge for me in that the style is more layered and "fussy" than I usually do.  But that's the fun of a challenge, right?  I tried really hard to stick to the sketch, even though I wanted to leave some elements out. Because I mounted the butterfly on yellow cardstock, it came out really blue even though its more green in the packaging.  C'est la vie!

Here's my take on the square card, using similar supplies.  In addition to Mojo Monday, I just learned about this other challenge on Use It Tuesday:  make a project with two hoarded items.

 

My first hoarded item from my square card is the black ribbon.  I honestly don't have that much ribbon (you crafters know who you are), but this particular remnant spool is from when I made my wedding invitations.... almost 3 years ago!  I've got other black, so this spool had to go!

My second hoarded item is the 28 mm Imaginisce brad daddy.  I only have a few of these ultra big brads, so I use them sparingly.  Why - so easy to get more!

As for the round card, I have a problem getting rid of "bling" type embellishments.  I only have one of my narrow drawers from my Workbox dedicated to this type of embellishment - and its overflowing.  I can't help but always buy more.  I MUST thin the pack here!

Last but not least, I purchased this fancy-schmancy yellow pleated trim some time ago for some awesome project - and have been looking at it ever since.  Never used.  Just taking up space.  Time to get some on a project and move on!

Thanks for taking a peek, and I sure appreciate your comments!

Mojo Monday 201

Use It Tuesday:  Challenge #12: It's a Two-fer

"Thanks a Melon" Treat Box

This week's theme over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog was "Melon Time."  The idea was to create something featuring a melon, or summer fruit. Although the sentiment is not unique, the little treat box is sure to be appreciated.  No one in mind right now who to give it to, but I just get to keep it on hand for a time when a quick treat stuffed inside will let someone know they are appreciated. 

T,B,B & M, and Accent Essentials Cart.  Momento Lady Bug ink.  Bazzill Basics & DCWV cardstock.  Paper Accents tag.  Michael's ribbon.  Black Viva Decor Pearl Pen.  Finished box size is approximately 3 7/8" tall, and 2 1/2" wide, cut on my Gypsy

Sweet!

Ribbons, buttons, and a sweet treat for summer.  What could be more enticing on a card at this time of year?

Card is 6 1/4"x 4 1/2".  Bazzill Basics cardstock.  Lacy Labels, T,B,B&M, and Stretch Your Imagination carts.  Michaels ribbon. Distress inks. Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Spray.  Button.

This week I'm trying a combo of challenges...

Less Is More:  Recipe - Button or Ribbon

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog: I Scream for Ice Cream

Circles...continued: "Less Is More" Challenge

 

This week's challenge was so inspiring at the Less Is More Challenge Blog: Circles.   I couldn't help myself with just one entry.  Two more popped into my head and had to make it to paper!

This tag features the Inkadinkadoo clear stamp set "Circles & Dots."  I stamped it with Versamark on my tag (neutral cardstock cut with Plantin Schoolbook cart).  I went over the flower portion with my bronze Viva Decor pearl pen.  I'm still getting the hang of it, it reminds me of cake decorating in that for consistency you need to practice with pressure, ink flow, ect.  Then I went over the "stem" with Prismacolor pencils and inked the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.  The stickers are Heidi Grace.

Here's just one more CAS card using the circle theme.

I used my Cuttlebug embossing folder "Boo To You" to emboss the Halloween circle images.  I then punched them with a 1 1/2" circle punch and went over them with ink.  Papers were inked and layered, sentiment stamped.  The punches were raised up on foam tape.  Fun, easy, and perfect for my Halloween stash!

Thanks for stopping by!

Circles: "Less Is More" Challenge

Mother Nature had it right when the bumble bee was created.  Black and yellow are a great combination.

  Like most CAS challenges, when things come together quickly - it just works.  It took no time to put together the card base, cut, and ribbon.  Can't say the "congrats" was as easy.  Probably 3x longer to do the one sentiment, and I'm "meh" about how much I like it.  But that's the fun of crafting, trying new things to see what works!

  When its all together, I'm probably pushing the boundaries of the LIM challenge design rules, but I just love this cut for the circle design, so here goes...

Bazzill Basics cardstock.  Paper Lace and Wild Card carts.  American Crafts ribbon. Distress Ink in Black Soot.  Black Stickles.

Shades of Blue: "Less Is More" Challenge

So many options with this week's challenge from the LIMette gals.  The theme: shades of blue.  Here's my take using the "Graphically Speaking" cart and a simple stamp with glitter.

Happy 4th to you!

Treat Bags, 4th of July

Treat bags filled with goodies to take to a neighbor's bar-be-que.  Super simple & fun.  Holiday theme is from "A Child's Year" & "Graphically Speaking."  Duck fan bag was found items from a scrapbook kit, re-purposed.  Yummy fun! 

Happy birthday America!