Smudgefest Day 6!

Today is Day 6 of Smudgefest!  Whoa!  I can’t believe I made it in time today.  I’ve been away at a stamping convention last night and all day today, so I had to try to throw a project together tonight.  Today’s challenge is “Sketchy Saturday”…a sketch challenge(as the name would imply).

I used a digi stamp from Smeared Ink on my card.(I really like this circus set)

It’s a little off, but I think you can tell I was trying to follow the sketch.(at least I hope so)

I had a lot of fun this weekend.  I got to meet a couple of friends from one of the online crafting groups I’m in, which was really cool.  And I got to meet Dyan Reaveley.  She was extremely nice and a lot of fun to watch.

Here’s a picture of us.

 

Thanks for looking!

Last Minute Projects!

I am so bad about this lately!  It’s the last day of the month and I’m just now completing projects for challenges that began at the beginning of the month.  I’m sorry!  One of these days I’ll get organized.

First off, I made this necklace to go along with two challenges.  The April Junk Funk Challenge at Smeared and Smudged was to use spools in your creations.  The April Bombshell Pin-Up Challenge was to alter something.

Here’s the necklace I made using the small rose stamp from the Rose’s Portrait set at Bombshell Stamps.

Next up is a card I made for the April Guest Designer Challenge and the Very Sketchy April Challenge at Smeared and Smudged.

I used an image from Simply Betty Stamps.

Thanks for looking!

-Laura

March Bombshell Sketch Card

I dream of one day getting things done at the beginning of a challenge instead of waiting until the last minute…but until then you’ll just have to deal with me posting lots of stuff at the end of the month.

I made this card for the March Bombshell Sketch Challenge.  I love Kathi’s sketches.  This one worked out great because I had a piece of embossed metal with an oval cutout just laying around from another project.  I love when things work out like that.

For this card I used the Vintage Raceway set from Bombshell Stamps.  I drool over muscle cars.

Thanks for looking!

-Laura

February Bombshell Sketch

I had to make a card for a grieving friend recently, so I decided to use the February Bombshell Sketch for this card.  I’ve actually had this image colored for a while, but couldn’t figure out what I wanted to use it for.  I think it makes a peaceful image for my sympathy/thinking of you card.  The main image is from the Lotus Garden set, and the sentiment is from Rose’s Portrait.  Both are from Bombshell Stamps.

Thanks for looking!

-Laura

Grumpie Canvas

Hi!  I’m here today to show you a mixed media canvas panel that I made last night.  It was so much fun! 

I made this project for the current Smudgy Antics challenge, and for the February Guest Designer challenge on Smeared and Smudged.  All stamps used are from Smeared Ink.

It was really hard to photograph this because of the metallic paint.  I used acrylic paint, Memento ink, Distress crackle paint, and alcohol ink.  I had never actually used a colored crackle paint before, I always used the clear stuff before.

And because my daughter has been wanting to play along with more challenges she made a card for the Smudgy Antics sketch.:)

Isn’t it cute?  I love the way she colored the flower and the Goth Fairy.

Thanks for looking!

-Laura

Poe Card

Just popping in to show you a card I made for the current challenge at Quoth the Raven, Nevermore and for the January sketch challenge on Smeared and Smudged.

Poe portrait is a public domain image.  Stamps are from Artful Illusions.

Thanks for looking!

-Laura

Bombshell January Sketch

Check out the awesome sketch Kathi has given us this month…

Here’s my take.

I used Harley Bikes, Bombshell Angel, and Biker Bombshell stamps all from Bombshell Stamps.

Thanks for looking!  I hope you can find the time to play along!:)

-Laura

December Bombshell Card

I’m sooo last minute with this one.  But I really wanted to make something, so here I am.  I made this card for the December Bombshell Sketch Challenge and for the Ms. December Pinup Challenge(Steampunk theme).  I used Bombshell Angel and Biker Bombshell from Bombshell Stamps.

I really like the way the embossed metal turned out for this.:)

Thanks for looking!

-Laura

November Bombshell Sketch

We have a new sketch challenge up on the Bombshell blog.  Here’s the awesome sketch that Kathi gave us this month to work with…

And here’s the card I made…

The main image and sentiment are from the Western Gal digi set from Bombshell Stamps.  I used the small star stamp from the Bombshell Angel set to make the star pattern on the kraft cardstock.

Hope you have a chance to play along with this great sketch!

-Laura

Bombshell Monthly Challenge

Hi.  Today I’m showing you the card I made for the Bombshell Stamps – Ms. October’s Challenge.  Ms. October is the lovely Paula, and she chose the challenge of “Think Pink” – to use the color pink in our creations.  Remember, you can enter your challenge on the blog and on the forum for extra chances to win.  Also, don’t forget about the upcoming forum re-launch party.  It’s going to be fun!

I used Bombshell Angel from Bombshell Stamps.

I also made this for the card sketch challenge on Smeared and Smudged.  I really liked this sketch.:)

Thanks for looking!:)

-Laura

October Bombshell Sketch Challenge

Yes, I do realize it’s almost the end of the month.  I have been running behind on everything all month.  It has been crazy.  Let’s hope November is a kinder month.  Anyway, I wanted to show you the card I made for this month’s Bombshell Sketch Challenge.

I used Rose’s Portrait from Bombshell Stamps.

I just used a white gel pen for the sentiment.  Paper from DCWV.

Remember you can enter your cards on the blog and on the Bombshell forum.  Speaking of the forum… there is going to be a re-launch party for the forum starting Monday, so you definitely don’t want to miss that.  There will be contests, prizes, and lots of fun!  Be sure to check it out!

Thanks for looking!

-Laura

Purpley Anniversary Card

I know, purpley isn’t a real word.;)  That’s OK, though.  My mom asks me to make anniversary cards for friends and relatives all the time, so this was one of the ones I made recently.  I used purple because the husband in the couple that this is going to loves purple.:)

This beautiful image comes from Kathie at Beary Wishes.  I just love it. 

And there’s a butterfly, so I’m going to submit this for Flutter By Wednesday #168.:)

Oh, and I keep forgetting to post this other anniversary card I made.  I made this one for Taylored Expressions sketch challenge a week or two ago, but forgot to submit is in time.  Oh well.  Here it is if you want to see it anyway.:)

Of course the stamp is from Taylored Expressions.

Thanks for looking!

-Laura

A Hello Card

I was cruising around blogland the other day and stumbled on the cutest image at A Day For Daisies.  All you had to do is play along with their current challenge – “It’s a Twine Thing “– and you could have the adorable image.  So here I am playing along.;)

This also goes along with Jen’s Deconstructed Sketch No. 16.

Such a cutie…

Image colored with Copics.  Paper from Echo Park and Wasau.  Sticker sentiment from Echo Park.  Twine from a local stamping shop.

Thanks for looking!

-Laura

Bombshell August Sketch

Hi!  I’ll keep this short and sweet.  I decided to play along with the Bombshell August Sketch Challenge.  I used stamps from the Rose’s Portrait set from Bombshell Stamps.  Here’s my card…

The colors are a bit truer to life here…

I think this is such a pretty set!  Papers are from Echo Park, Creative Memories, and Core’dinations.

Thanks for looking!:)

-Laura

Smudgefest Day 6

Only one more day to go!  Day 6 of Smudgefest is a Sketch Challenge.  Here’s the sketch…

And here’s my card…

Doesn’t he have the funniest little face?

Bat digi is from Smeared Ink.  The black and grey printed paper is from Crafty Chaos Designs.

I’m not super happy with how this card turned out.  I had a sentiment printed out for it, but I couldn’t find a good placement for it.  Oh well, it’s been a crappy day all around.:(

Thanks for looking!  See you tomorrow for the final day of Smudgefest!!

-Laura

Friends Having Fun Final Sketch Challenge

Hi.  Yes, today is our final Friends Having Fun challenge.  It has been a fun ride.:)  Thank you for all the support and comments over the last few months!  We have an awesome sketch from Dani to work with.  Play along if you get a chance!

Here’s my card…

Princess Rose digi from The Wild Flower Patch

Please be sure to check out the creations of the other Friends…

Rebecca

Dani

Alison

Erica

Margie

Shelley

Juanita

Alex

Danielle

The challenge closes in two weeks, so there’s plenty of time to play.

Thank you also to the lovely ladies I’ve had the chance to work with through these Design Teams.  You’re awesome!  I hope I have the chance to work with you again in the future.:)

Thanks for looking!

And just remember, Friday the 13th is considered a day of good luck in France.;)

-Laura

FHF-Sketch Challenge #4!

Hi! Still with the computer issues, so sorry if things don't look quite right in my posts for now. This week we have an awesome new sketch from Dani, check out our new Sketch Challenge here!

Here's the card I made for the challenge...



I just got an Epic Six, so I was excited to emboss something! Hope you like it! Make sure you check out the other Sketch Sorority Sisters' creations, too!

-Laura

StampInsanity Challenge and More!

Hi!  I’m so behind!  I just wanted to share with you a card I made for the StampInsanity Challenge #14-Betcha Bottom Dollar.  I think this sketch is so cute!  Here’s my card…

I love those Stardust Stickles!!  Maddie was colored using Copic markers.  You can find this Maddie stamp here from StampInsanity.

This card was made for a big sister who now has twin baby sisters!:)  And here’s the card I made for her mom and dad…

The pea digis are from Pixie Dust Studio and the inside sentiment is from Digital Doodling.

Thanks for taking the time to look!  And thank you all so much for your wonderful comments!:)

-Laura

P.S.  Mandy, to answer your question, I’m barely 5’1” and my husband is almost 6’5”.:)

A Scrappy Challenge #3

Hi!  Just posting real quick since this challenge ends tonight.  I made another one of my 5x5 layout pages.  This is for A Scrappy Challenge #3 – Scrapbook Sketch.

And without the glare of the flash…

Thanks for looking!

-Laura

Last Minute for Sketch Girl

One of these days I’m going to have an entry in early for a challenge, but not today!  If you’re looking for my FHF Sketch Challenge post, then please keep scrolling down on my blog.  This is my second post today, which is really amazing since I can’t seem to get time for anything lately! 

I’ve had this album since my husband and I got married, but the page size was odd, so, I never knew what to do with it.  Until now!  I measured the pages and there’s just enough room to put a 5 inch page inside, so, I’m going to fill it with small layouts using pictures of me and my husband.:)  Here’s what the album looks like(the friend that gave it to us put the picture of us when we were dating in it)…

I decided to use Sketch Girl-Sketch #19 for this page…

The picture is from a few years ago.  We have a friend that used to throw a jazz music party every year, and that’s where this picture was taken. 

And now I have to run because tomorrow is our wedding anniversary and I don’t have a card made for my husband yet!  Yikes!

Thanks for looking!

-Laura