Case this Sketch #71

Here we are, Sunday evening, the start of Easter school holidays.  A couple of very warm days, culminating in a storm this afternoon - much needed.  My daughter finished up on Wednesday then had a couple of days doing jobs around home and sorting out what she needs clothes-wise for winter.  Towards the end of next week she is having some time with friends and next week a ballet workshop - she loves those things.  

So, to the sketch, a link to a tutorial appeared on my PInterest page by Catherine Pooler via Patrice's Pinterest board.  This had me completely intrigued so I had to try it.  Unfortunately, the contrast in colour doesn't show up so well, but I loved giving this a go.  

What you need
Cardstock - SU Melon Mambo, white
Stamps - SSS Best Mum Ever;  TE It's a Banner Day 2
Ink - SU Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Lucky Limeade;  Versamark
White embossing powder - Superior Filigree
Aqua Brush, bleach
Wink of Stella pen - clear

Case This Sketch #65 and WMS Fanatics #12

Had a little bit of time on my hands today, before we get stuck into the gardening tomorrow.  After several days of humid, high temperature days, today was a welcome relief.  I wasn't quite sure where to go with this sketch till I thought I really should start to make use of my inspiration folder on Pinterest

This is the photo I decided to use - wish I had one myself

My card worked in well with the latest Case this Sketch and WMS Fanatics - For the Boys

What you need

Cardstock - BB white, navy

Stamps - WMS Ocean Bound;  MFT Washi Patterns

Ink - SU Midnight Muse, Real Red

PTI Fifth Birthday Celebrations - Days 5 - 7

OK, so things haven't quite turned out time-wise as I would have hoped.  BUT I do now have an almost fully functioning craft room, YIPPEE!!  Just afew little tweaks, some pictures on the walls, and a coat of paint can wait till winter.  My final card is very loosely based on the first two challenges

 Challenge Day 5 - Pinterest Inspiration

This site would have to be the biggest time waster - I think I spent more time looking for and deciding upon an inspiring photo than actually making the card!  There are so many beautiful images (and recipes to download) and ideas that make you think "why didn't I think of that...."

So here is the photo I have chosen, it is just so beautiful and my favourite colours

ajpscs via Blue Peublo

Forest Spider Lilies, Saitama, Japan

Challenge Day 6 - Sketch

Could have picked any of the sketches, really liked them all.

Challenge Day 7 - The theme of Hearts

Just in time for Valentines Day, and my husband really does deserve a huge thank you for all the work (read flat pack assembly) and a fair degree of frustration whilst redoing my room

What you need

Cardstock - PTI black, white, Raspberry Fizz, Pure Poppy

Stamps - PTI Heart Prints

Ink - SU Real Red, Melon Mambo;  Memento Tuxedo Black

Dies - PTI Mat Stack 4; Hearts

Impression Plate - PTI Circles

Glitter - Fire Engine Red