Paper Smooches Sparks: Designer Drafts Challenge!

Three weeks ago, I did not own any Paper Smooches stamps. I now have three sets and plan to get more! I love the whimsical images and fun sentiments.

I decided to participate in their challenge, which this time was to follow a "Designer Draft" or sketch. I used stamps from the "Happy Camper" set- I don't even like to camp, but the set was too cute to pass up!

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card!

Other products used: Echo Park Paper: The Great Outdoors, We R Memory Keepers: Sew Ribbon, Imaginisce: IRock and Gems, Stampin' Up! and Amuse: Cardstock, Tsukineko: Ink

Clean and Simple 30th Birthday Card (And My First Lawnscaping Challenge!)

Ah! School has been out for a few weeks. My June Summer Institute classes are over and I finally have time to craft. I decided to get started on some cards for upcoming occasions (rather than scramble to make cards at the last minute!)

My sister-in-law, Tiffany, is turning 30 next month! I decided to make her a simple card using some Lawn Fawn stamps I just bought! I also decided to participate in the Lawnscaping Challenge # 37, which is to use dimension. I cut the banner pieces using my Big Shot and some Sizzix banner dies. I "popped" the banner pieces using Stampin' Up! dimensionals.I tied the banner to the card using twine from The Twinery.

And here it is...

Thanks for stopping by!

- Karen

Authentique Free Bird Cardmakers Dream Bundle!

Hello Fellow Scrapbook Steals Fans! Welcome to my blog! I was amazed when I received my portion of today's steal! That kit is HUGE! I worked from the provided sketch and was able to create 18 cards (and still have a little leftover paper and some die cuts!) My cards are pretty clean, but I am pleased with how they turned out.

If you have never worked with Authentique products, you NEED to. The quality of the paper is amazing! 6 x 6" paper is my ideal size to use when making cards, so the Free Bird line was perfect for me.

This card is my favorite! I love the simple sentiment. I inked the edges of all my cut pieces and the die cut for this card, which is an easy way to add interest to paper projects.

Be sure to check out the Scrapbook Steals blog today for more inspiration and go here to grab the Authentique Free Bird Cardmakers Dream Bundle before it's gone!

Thanks, Scrapbook Steals, for providing such amazing scrapbooking supplies at great prices!

And, since it's Memorial Day, thank you to those of you who serve or have loved ones serving in the Armed Forces. I truly appreciate your sacrifice and service! 

Crafters & Quilters Yard Sale

I will be selling my handmade cards at the Crafters & Quilters Yard Sale at Frontier Park in Graham, WA tomorrow from 9am to 4pm. So, if you're in the area, do stop by and take a look!

The official Pierce County Parks & Rec website will provide more information on the venue, including directions.

New a•muse Catalog!

The new 2012 a•muse catalog and inspiration guide has been released! In it you'll find pages full of superior-quality products and supplies as well as some great new project ideas.

So, go take a look. And if you find something you like, you can place your order through our a•muse consultant page.

 

Let me know if you have any questions!

ATC Swap

Wikipedia defines an ATC as:

Artist Trading Cards (or ATCs) are miniature works of art about the same size as modern baseball cards,^[1] or 2 ½ X 3 ½ inches (63 mm X 89 mm),^[2] small enough to fit inside standard card-collector pockets, sleeves or sheets.^[3] The ATC movement developed out of the mail art movement and has its origins in Switzerland.^[4] Cards are produced in various media, including dry media (pencils, pens, markers, etc.), wet media (watercolor, acrylic paints, etc.), paper media (in the form of collage, papercuts, found objects, etc.) or even metals or cloth. The cards are usually traded or exchanged rather than sold.

I am participating in an ATC Swap with an online craft group I am in. The only criteria in addition to the size was the theme of SUMMER! 

Here is my take: 

Supplies:

Pop Tones: Cardstock in Whipped Cream

Impress Rubber Stamps: Citrus Half, Citrus Slice Solid

Savvy Stamps: Happy Summer Outline

Divine Twine: Pink Sorbet

American Crafts: ZING! Embossing Powder and Heat Gun

Fresh Ink: Pigment Stamp Pads (Grass and Fuchsia)

I will send mine off to 17 other people and will receive 17 ATCs  in return!

And the winner is....

I had my husband use www.random.org to choose a winner for my a • muse | studio giveway. Thanks to everyone who entered. The winner is: CHLOE SALERNO! Congratulations, Chloe! I will mail your prize on Monday!

 Thanks again to everyone who entered!