Card Patterns 80 - Inspiration Card

When I first found this stamp from RubberStamp Avenue, I was so drawn to the whimsical feel. It is so different from most of the stamps I use, but I knew I wanted to play around with it. I started with stamping it on a scratch piece of paper, then pulled out my Copics and started doodling on it...before I knew it, I was loving the results. I ended up using the "practice" one because I was so happy with the way it came out. I added a bunch of micro glitter to sections and some laquer to her lips and eye. I let the sketch from Card Patterns be my jump start on the design, but I can definitely call it my own.

I screams "Torrey" to me... Not quite sure why, except that she is my inspiration! She inspires my creativity in ways no one else can or does. So, when I actually conquer a challenge, she's probably the inspiration behind it.

Card Patterns Sketch 77 - Copic

I fell in love with this line of stamps for a couple of reasons... First, I grew up with HollyHobby and these have the same sweet feel and look to them. Second, I couldn't wait to start filling in all the wonderful details with my Copics - they just seem perfect for this medium. Third, the name... Sarah Kay is the name of my sweet baby-girl who has been with the Lord for a while now. I had to buy several of them, and don't tell my hubby but I've already put a couple of bids on a few more on Ebay. =)

I made this card to send to the wonder and gracious people at Copic. I used the Card Patterns Sketch 77 to design it. A little hand stitching adds some detail. The buttons and ribbon are from my stash, with no clue who to credit them to. The patterned paper is My Mind's Eye. Just a happy little card with such an adorable image.

Card Patterns 76, Color Throwdown 104 - My Favorite Things

This is a triple hitter! It's a thank you card to send to the wonderful folks at My Favorite Things, plus a card to submit for the current Color Throwdown #104 and for the Card Patterns sketch 76.

I love the images of todays stamps, but occassionally I get caught up in the current colors, themes and the such... Every now and then it's nice to use a very modern stamp and still be able to make it work in a more detressed, aged card. I also love to use up old supplies...it's an awesome feeling when you find that piece of paper that just seems to fit the mood you're looking for. This old stuff from Provo Craft worked perfectly. I added some chipboard letters from We R Memory Keepers, modified to fit the color scheme, a perfect resting place for this cute stamp.

Originally I had brads in the upper right corner to keep with the sketch. They just seemed like after-thoughts. So, instead I found some butterflies I could stamp... adding some sepia stippled ink over all of the stamped images helped tone them down to match the feel of the paper. I am very happy with the way it turned out...

Card Patterns Sketch 71

I admit it... I have problems with totally symmetrical designing - so this sketch threw me. It was challenging for me to come up with a design I liked... but in the end, this is a birthday card I already duplicated a couple of times for my friends with birthdays this week.

Found my water color crayons tucked away and was thrilled to break them out again - so many fun colors to choose from and to mix and match. And... this is my favorite color combo at work, purple and green!

Card Patterns Sketch 70

This is my second contest entry... feeling rather bold today, I guess. This one is for Card Patterns - Sketch 70. It's definitely a literal interpretation of the sketch and it came together rather easy. Can't wait to give this one to the next friend who needs a good laugh!