Beate's WSC35

Here's my try at Beate's WSC35 (I think....).

Gosh, I haven't had time to participate in one of her weekend challenges for a few weeks so it sure was fun to have the time to do this one. I bought this stamp last week while we were in Wenatchee thinking I would use it for Joe's Valentine's Day card. Mmmm, better late than never????

Anyways, here it is:

This stamp is from Stampendous and when I saw it I KNEW I NEEDED to have it. Joe and I just have that 'monkey love' kinda thing going on. :)

I also picked up the Stampendous 'Changito the Monkey' set (clear stamps). I can't WAIT to get a few minutes and use them!! Maybe when I get back from picking up Nikki. I'll be sure and post if I do. :)

Alright, well, that's all for now....

Until next time, Happy Stampin'!!

WSC32

Alright so work with me here huh?? :)

I got home from work about 7:30 am or so....about two and a half hours ago. After relaxing for a bit I decided I was going to try and come up with something for Beates WSC23 .

I really want to get as many cards as I can out to Beate by Monday. She will be sending a box of Valentine's Day cards to her husband, who is deployed to Quatar for a year, for him to share with the other soldiers so they can send them home to loved ones for Valentine's Day. What a SWEET idea huh??

Anyways, here it is:

I used:

Stamps: Because I Love You (CTMH CC1259)

Adorable (CMTH D1183)

Papers: Cranberry, Black and White cardstock (all CTMH) and CTMH Cranberry patterned paper.

Ink: Versamark Water Mark Pad

Embossing Powder: Black (CTMH)

Ribbon: Black Gingham (CTMH)

Misc: K&Co adhesive pearls, 'Love' charm (Walmart), black brads

Hopefully I'll be able to 'whip out' some cards tomorrow morning once I get home--I work again tonight.

If you're interested in making up some cards for Beate to send along, visit her blog, email her and ask her for her mailing address.

Alright, I'm going to bed now.

I'll hope to be back tomorrow!!

Until then........

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #31

Here we are at Friday again and here is my Weekend Sketch for this week:

Stamps: Happy Heart Day Set (SU!)
Inks: Cameo Coral, Ruby Red, Old Olive, SOft Sky, Blue Bayou (SU!)
Grey Flannel, Grey Wool, Sweet Leaf, True Black-Archival Ink (CTMH)
Papers: Ginger Blossom, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Old Olive, Very Vanilla (SU!)
Sweet Leaf (CTMH)
Ribbon: Ivory Organdy (CTMH)
Misc: Fruit Punch Stickles (Ranger), Pink Bubblegum Waxy Flax (scrap works)

There's stickles on ALL of the hearts. You can't tell so well in the photo and I painted her 'nails' pink. I guess at the time I figured she was a girl. Don't know that I'd do it again but.......

I LOVE this paper and I am just HOOKED on this stamp set too!! This is the THIRD card I've made with this elephant! ;)

You can click here to see the sketch challenge for yourself. Beate also has links to others who've participated in this challenge as well.
Have FUN!
-S

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #30

I've decided to start participating in Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge's. I've 'challenged' a few friends, Katrina and Aura to play along. I don't know if they will or not but.......here this is MY sketch challenge for this week.

I've gotta tell ya, I wasn't crazy about it at first but it's kind of growing on me. Pattern Paper and the green (Old Olive) are SU! as are stamps (Baroque Motifs & True Friend). The purple cardstock (Pansy Purple), beige (Bamboo) and organdy ribbon (ivory) are CTMH.

If you're interested in participating in Beate's Weekend Challenges, check out her blog by clicking here.