SSS35 Candle Light Pocket Card

Are you ready for Christmas...I'm getting there, but still have quite a bit to finish up...I still have a few decorations to put out, Christmas Cards need to be written and mailed, and my dining room table is full of presents waiting to be wrapped...and then, my house is in desperate need of a cleaning...gotta get things ready for my daughter and her family to join us for Christmas dinner.

This year I plan to begin a new family tradition...It is an idea I found on an Internet crafting website... I bought a new cream colored linen table cloth and plan to have everyone who joins us for dinner write a message with their name and the date onto the table cloth using a fabric coloring pen. I 'hope' to embroidery all of the messages, but if I don't, the fabric color pens are permanent ink, so the messages should remain even after washing. My plan is to continue using this same table cloth each year adding new messages from each person joining us that year....isn't this a fun idea! And, while at the dentist last week, my dentist's assistant and I were talking about Christmas traditions and she mentioned using this same tradition with her family for almost 20 years...she said they were already working on their 3rd tablecloth because the others had no more room for messages...what a wonderful way to preserve the memories of these special times with family and friends!

So....what about you...do you have special family traditions for Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays....I would love to hear about your traditions, if you would care to share them with us by commenting on this post.

Well...today I've posted my card for The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge with a Spin....The spin: you have to include a 'pocket' somewhere in the design of the card. It can be a pocket on the inside or front side...anywhere you desire to add a pocket on the card. I decided to put the pocket on the card front and included a Tag as part of the sketch design.

The Candle/Rose Image is a digital image from 'Fred She Said Designs'.....I purchased the colored version and all I had to do was print it out and then I added just a little more sparkle by coloring areas of the image with my Copic Spica Glitter Pens and then adding just a little Crystal Effects on the candle area. This was a major 'time-savor' for me! The website also offers the image in outline form so that you can color it yourself, if you wish to go that route. This purchase included a couple of different images and a few sentiments,they were all very good and worth the price of $3.37. I used one of the verse sentiments on the back of the tag...it is pictured at the end of this post.

The "Merry Christmas" sentiment is from one of my Paper Pretties Stamp Sets...I had it out on my table and decided to use it for this card...I love the font used for this sentiment and find myself going to this stamp quite often.

You will find the Sketch Challenge at 'The Sweet Stop Blog'...just click on the Badge located on my sidebar and it will take you directly to the blog. And of course I would encourage you to visit the blogs of all the Sugar Babies...they have posted some fabulous cards for this sketch challenge! These ladies have fantastic talent and if you are in need of some sweet inspiration...you HAVE to go check out their blogs....you will not be disappointed!

As we celebrate with family and friends, take time to remember the Birth of Jesus--who is after all....the reason for the season!

Merry Christmas to all...
Barbg(WV)

Back View of Candle Light Tag with Scripture Verse Sentiment.

SSS28 With Thanksgiving

Well, it's time for another Sweet Stop Sketch Design and this week Korin has given us another fantastic sketch. When I first saw the sketch, I thought it should be fairly simple....well, low and behold, I had so much trouble putting a card together this week. I tried several different images but nothing was coming together. I think I know what my problem was though...I REALLY wanted to use this pumpkin paper and the coordinating stripe paper for the design. Have you ever had such a strong desire to use a particular craft product that it ended up being the 'ruler' over your entire creation....that is what happened with me! I had a difficult time finding an image that would work with the papers and the main image panel...most everything I had in my stamp inventory was either too big or would not work with a rectangular theme. So, I went into my digital image inventory finding several cute images but again, most of them would not work...so, I went back to my Sweet N' Sassy 'Harvest Fruits' digital image. And here is another reason I enjoy using digi stamps....you can make them fit most any size you would need...sometimes you can use the 'stretch and skew' tool in paint and it will help to make your image fit also....anyway today all I had to do was make the Harvest Fruit image smaller, print and color and I was finally 'good to go'!

I hope you will join us at the Sweet Stop Challenge....click on the badge in my right sidebar and it will take you to the Sketch Challenge. If you decide to play along, be sure and post a link to your creation in the Mr Linky comment box at the end of the challenge post.

And be sure to visit all of the Sugar Baby Design Team Blogs where you will find a ton of inspiration...each Sugar Baby is listed on my sidebar...again, just click on their name and you will be directed to their individual blogs.

A few of the card D-tails: the card is 3" x 6"

Card Base: Vintage Cream (PTI)

Pattern Papers: K&Company Tim Coffey Fall Pumpkins and Fall Stripes

Inside Sentiment is Computer Generated with Scripture "Psalm 100:4-5"

Embellies/Tools: 1/8" wide grosgrain ribbon, Bow Easy, Giga Rectangle Scalloped Punch (marvy uchida), Paper Piercing Tool (Making Memories), Mini Brads (Making Memories), Sponge, Color BoK Ink

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend...spend time with your family and friends and then...

Make time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience!

Barbg(WV)

Thank You

Hopefully all of you are having a wonderful week and are spending some time with your family and friends. Since the husband of my best friend passed away recently...for me, spending time with family and friends is much more precious...realizing again, we have no guarantee of even one more moment, much less one more day, with those we love. My husband and I will be celebrating the life of our friend, Paul, this coming Saturday during a Memorial Service. Our friend, who is no longer with us...Our friend, who's earthly battles have now ended...Our friend, who is now in the very presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ...We will remember you and will be thankful for the life you shared with us.

It is only because of God's grace that I'm allowed another day to think about His love and be thankful for His blessings in my life.

I am also reminded of how fortunate I am to not only have the privilege of serving the Lord each day, but also to have friends and family who encourage me through prayer and when necessary, aren't afraid to 'roll up their shirt sleeves' and 'get down and dirty' once-in-awhile. I could never accomplish the many tasks I do each day without their help and encouragement.

With this in mind, I decided it is time to make a few Thank You cards for some very special ladies at our church who have been faithfully 'serving the Lord with gladness' for more than 35 years. The faithful and loving spirit of these ladies is evident to all those who's lives they touch. 'My' ladies range in age between 76 and 88 years old....many of them are widowed but a few still have their, first and only, husband at their side....all of them have endured times of trial and testing within their lives and yet all will be quick to assure you God has been and continues to be, faithful through it all. Their love and service has been a huge source of inspiration in my life and over the next few weeks I hope to make each of them a card expressing my gratitude for sharing their life and testimony with me....I so wish each of you could know these ladies...I'm sure you would love them as much as I do!

Today's card features a 'Stamp of the Month' Image from Paper Pretties. I've had it for a little while, but this is the first time it has been inked...'bout time, don'cha think', Christie (for those who don't know her, Christie is the Pretty Mama of the Pretty Girls)!

To share a little of the Card D-Tails:

The dress is paper-pieced, times two! Meaning, I stamped the image one time on 2 different pieces of pattern paper...one image is cut out and attached to the stamped image...the second image is cut out and then I attached only segments of that piece to the first...hopefully that makes some sense...feel free to ask questions if you need more info. I also paper-pieced the bow in her hair, but I think it would have looked better if I had just colored it with my markers.

Sophia's hair, face, arms, and legs are colored with Copic Markers, but you will notice that I got a little too 'heavy handed' on her face...I tried 'cleaning it up' some using my colorless blender, which usually works pretty well, but not so this time...so I just left it as is, I think it will be OK.

I added a little felt flower with a white pearl in the center, to the flower portion of the image.

Used a couple of punches, added a few red pearls, added an Organdy White Ribbon to which I added the 'Thank You' sentiment (it is included with the image) as a 'tag' tied with white string.

Base Cardstock is PTI Select White

Pattern Papers are DCWV 'Mi Casa'

Inside the card I used a sentiment from Sweet N' Sassy's 'True Friend' set...a couple pieces of pattern paper and a few more felt flowers and pearls. I attempted to use one of my Copic Multiliner pens to make a curvy branch for the flowers, but that silly pen wasn't working very well last night, it kept 'skipping'...oh well.

Just a Reminder:

Tomorrow (Thursday) is Free Digi Day at Sweet N' Sassy Stamps...be sure to visit the website and grab it while it's free...after Thursday, the 'Free' offer goes away!

You will find the links for 'Paper Pretties' and 'Sweet N' Sassy' on my sidebar.

Be sure to spend time with family and friends

and then,

Make time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience!

Barbg(WV)

SSS24 Sugar Baby Poppies

I have some fun and exciting news to share with all of you today...I've decided to do something I've often said I'd never do....(Someday I'll learn the meaning of 'never say never')....I've accepted an invitation from Korin Sutherland ( owner of Sweet N' Sassy Stamps) to be part of her Sugar Baby Design Team. This newest team will work with the Sweet Stop Blog -- a Sketch Challenge blog where each Saturday you will find a new and exciting Sketch Challenge along with the sample cards from each member of the Sugar Baby Team!

But,here's the BEST news... you will be allowed to use any stamp product of your choice AND any stamp image from whatever designer/company your sweet little heart desires.... how FANTASTIC is that!

I was so thrilled with this innovative idea that I just HAD to say YES.

Today is the beginning of the first Sugar Baby Design Team. Each week we will design a card or project using the most current Sketch from the Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge. I hope you will join us and participate with the sketch challenges each Saturday. And I'm sure you will find a boatload of inspiration as you visit each blog of the super and awesome design team...you'll find them listed under my right sidebar entitled, 'Sweet Stop Sugar Babies'.

For this first Sugar Baby Challenge, I've opted to use a digital image from Sketching Stampers Digi Stamps, called "Poppies":

http://sketchingstamperdigi-stamps.blogspot.com/

I've printed the image onto Neena Solar White Cardstock and colored it using Copic Markers (I know...do I really have to tell you that again, LOL). The pattern papers are from an 8 X 8 paper pad called 'Poppy Paper Stack' by Sei...they are so gorgeous, I just love them...so much so, that I have been 'hoarding' them for a very long time.

The white layer beneath the main image is embossed using a Cuttlebug Folder. That luscious rose pink ribbon is 100% silk and I used my Bow Easy to make the bow....the Bow Easy is absolutely fabulous and easy to use. Both the ribbon and the Bow Easy were purchased from Sharon Johnson's 'Stamp Simply Ribbon and Tools' online store located on her blog, 'No Time To Stamp'.

(http://notimetostamp.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/)

On another note: Thursday night, my middle daughter and I spent several hours together consoling one another while my son-in-law and one of my grandson's spent their time in the ER.... my grandson had experienced what we thought was 'just a severe asthma attack'. Several hours later and after a couple of breathing treatments, some x-rays, a blood test, a mouth swab and lots of waiting, it was finally determined that our 'little guy' has the swine flu! He was given Tamiflu and observed until 4 a.m. Friday morning. The whole scenario played out very quickly and progressed rapidly...it certainly had his Mom (my daughter) and Me very concerned and praying diligently. If you have young children, please don't assume that a little cough and temperature is just a 'bad cold'....call your doctor and make an appointment to be certain it is nothing more serious. If my grandson's asthma had not been affected, we probably would not have sent him to the ER as soon as we did and his treatment may not have been as effective. The doctors told us that the swine flu can progress quite rapidly, causes the person to feel extreme fatigue, and as my grandson did--begin crying because 'everything just hurts' he said. God was good and my grandson is now home resting.....which will be all he is allowed to do for the first couple of days... he will also be out of school all next week. This was a scary situation and we are so very thankful to God for the positive outcome with this situation. Now, we have to try and keep the other 3 kiddo's well, along with Mom and Dad.

I pray all of you and your loved ones will stay healthy....

Thank you for stopping by today and I pray you will all have a wonderful and blessed weekend.

Until next time,

Take time to enjoy your loved ones and then,

Make time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience!

Barbg(WV)

SSS22 You're a Hoot!

The above card uses a sketch from Sweet N' Sassy's SSS22 Sketch Challenge...."A Sketch with a Spin". The 'spin' was to use the colors red, tan, and black on the project. My pattern papers are from Basic Grey's 'June Bug' 6X6 paper pad. I colored the white areas of the black/white dotted paper with a tan colored copic marker so that the paper would blend in with the color scheme.

I thought adding the natural string to the scalloped lace would work well with the branch on the main image. I also used the tan copic marker to edge around the white circle of the main image. Of course, the image is colored using my favorite coloring tools -- Copic Markers.

Other D-Tails:

Cardstock: PTI Select White, Gina K Pure Luxury Rocket Red, SU Basic Black, PTI Kraft

Stamped Image: "Owl Occassions" (SNSS)

Embellishments/Tools: Scalloped Circle Punch, Circle Punch, Pearls, Crocheted Lace, Natural String, Black Micron Permanent Ink Pen, Dimensionals

Encouraging words continue to arrive in my email and I do appreciate each and every one of them.

I'd also like to WELCOME all of my new 'Followers'....I'm so glad you are here!

Until next time,

Make time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience!

Barbg(WV)

Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge

I can't believe it is already Friday and that we are more than half way through September....it seems the days are just flying by for me. The card I'm sharing with you today uses the Sweet N' Sassy Stamps Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge 'SSS21' and features a couple of images from one of last week's Digi Image Sets -- "Harvest Fruits'. This digital set is awesome with 2 different fruit images, 3 scriptures, and 1 sentiment....all for a great price....just $3.75.

D-Tails

Image is colored using Copic Markers. The 'sprayed' area at the top is done using a Copic Marker with a Spritzer (from SU). A few pieces of the fruit are covered with Crystal Effects (SU) to give dimension.

For the ruffled lace....I just took a few Copic Markers in fall colors and 'swiped' them randomly over the lace....helped the lace to blend with the overall color scheme....quick and easy to do!

Cardstock: Neena Solar White, Avocado Green (PTI)

Pattern Paper: First Fruits Collection (PTI), Autumn Recollections (Michaels)

Tools and Embellishments: Felt Leaf, Button, Colored String, Chocolate Pearls, Scalloped Flower Border Punch(MS), Ruffled Lace (Michaels).

Just a Reminder: The PMSSC01 Sketch Challenge will be ending at Midnight (New York time zone), Saturday, September 19, 2009! You still have time to participate for a chance to win the Simply Sent Stamp Kit -- 'Three Thoughts' by Stampin' Up!

To participate in the challenge, just post a link to your card in the comments section of this post:

http://gotpms.blogspot.com/2009/07/sketchy-debut.html

To see the prize for this challenge, click on the following link:

http://gotpms.blogspot.com/2009/08/da-prize-da-prize-da-prize.html

The winning card will be randomly chosen and I will be contacting each participant in the next day or two with information about their entry. If everything goes as planned, the winner will be announced not-later-than, Monday evening, September 21, 2009....be watching for this big announcement.

I'm excited with all of the entries thus far -- Please see my SIDEBAR -- PMSSC01 Card Entries -- for links to each card entered at this time. If your card is not listed, please let me know so that I can make the appropriate correction.

Hope everyone enjoys a wonderful weekend.

Until next time,

Make time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience!

Barbg(WV)

Edited to Add:

Wanna get some free SNSS stamps.....then be sure to check out the Sweet Stop Blog tomorrow (Saturday) for the new Sketch Challenge with a Spin....here are the details as Korin posted them at the SNSS Yahoo Group...

"Tomorrow is our monthly Sketch with a Spin and a PRIZE at The Sweet Stop. One lucky participant in the
challenge will receive our September mini-release (You Light Up My Life & Waddle I Do?), so be sure to stop on by tomorrow
to see this month's sketch with a spin! "

The Sweet Stop Blog:

http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/

Sweet N' Sassy Stamp Website:

http://www.sweetnsassystamps.biz/shop/

Wanna digi Freebie?

Hey y'all,

I only have a quick minute to get this posted before I have to head out of the house to the church for music practice. But, I wanted all of you to know that starting today, Korin Sutherland of Sweet N' Sassy Stamps is giving away a Digital Image every Thursday. The Freebie will only be available on Thursdays. Today is the First Freebie Image Featuring 'Cleo Clownfish'! So get your booties on over to SNSS and grab up this cutie patootie before he swims away!


To find this Freebie image and check out the other fantastic SNSS images click on the following link:

http://www.sweetnsassystamps.biz/shop

Once on the site, click on the 'digi stamp faqs' button at the top of the page....this will take you to the page with digi details....read the info and scroll down to the bottom where you will find the free digital image.

I know you will enjoy all of the Sweet N' Sassy Images and this free image is no exception....I know I plan to use it very soon!

Until next time,
Take time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience!
Barbg(WV)

Berry Delicious & PMSSC01 Sketch Challenge Submissions

That pie crust is super-delicious looking and if you enlarge the image, by clicking on the picture itself, hopefully you will see what I mean!

The Lord blessed me with some free time this last week and I thought I would get a lot of stamping done....Unfortunately, my 'mojo' has been missing (my friend Sandy claims to have found him in the Walmart Parking lot .... she grabbed him up and is keeping him....err, using him, LOL...with her until the next time she drives out my way....like I said Sandy, make good use of the time you have him because he is NOT yours and he HAS to return home very soon...LOL!).

Ahh well....last night I was finally able to put a card together (even though Mojo is away, my pretty papers helped to inspire me...smile) for the Card of the Month Challenge at Sweet N' Sassy Stamps Yahoo group. For more info on the SNSS challenge, view the Card of the Month messages (posts) by visiting the following link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sweetnsassystampers/

(I'm not positive, but you may need to 'join' the group in order to view the messages)

OK....Enough rabbit chasing.....

Anyway, the challenge was simple....we were to make an Autumn Themed Card using any of the SNSS images. Earlier in the week I had gone shopping at our brand new Michaels and picked up a Recollections "Autumn" 5X7 card stock paper pad....I love these things, they are fairly inexpensive and offer a variety of papers which can be used with card making.

For this card, I used 5 different pieces of the patterned papers along with the SNSS Digital Pie Image from the 'Sweet As Pie' SNSS Digital Image Set.

The image is colored with Copic Markers. I added a little dimension to the pie by coloring the pie crust a second time and after cutting it out attaching it using SU dimensionals. To get the 'sparkly' look that sugar gives to a baked pie crust, I added a little bit of Martha Stewart's 'crystal fine glitter using a Sakura Glue Pen. For added dimension, I also added a little of the Crystal Effects (SU) to the little 'berry' sections of the pie. For the larger berry resting on top of the pie , I applied a tad of SU's chunky blue glitter. And finally, I added a few streaks of light' using an Inkssentials Opaque White Pen.

Other embellishments and tools:

1/8" wide navy blue grosgrain ribbon (SU)

Heart brad and Shimmer Brads (Making Memories)

Scalloped Decorative Border Punch (Martha Stewart)

Scalloped Corner Punch (Marvy Uchida)

Base Cardstock Bashful Blue (SU), Dark Chocolate (PTI)

Sentiment is computer generated

Now, on another note....

To date I have 8 FABULOUS cards submitted by 4 Talented Crafters for the PMSSC01 Sketch Challenge.

The sketch was designed for 'Got PMS' by my longtime 'sista- friend', Micki Harper....you can view her blog at:

http://artfulxpressions.net/

If you would like to participate in the challenge (and I hope you will), you have until Midnight (eastern...New York....time zone) September 19, 2009 to submit your cards.

For details of the sketch challenge, visit the following link:

http://gotpms.blogspot.com/2009/07/sketchy-debut.html

Now... take a quick look at all of the cards submitted so far:

Deedee's Card:

http://stampinsunshine.blogspot.com/2009/08/pms-sketch-challenge.html

Terri's Card:

http://triesmakingcards.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-challenge-blog-out-there-got-pms.html

Jess's 3 Cards:

http://jesskittelson.blogspot.com/2009/08/got-pms-papers-markers-sketches-entry.html

http://jesskittelson.blogspot.com/2009/08/justrite-stamper-pms-comfort-military.html

http://jesskittelson.blogspot.com/2009/09/pc-got-pms.html

Penny's Cards:

http://scrappinpenny.blogspot.com/2009/09/sketch-card.html

http://scrappinpenny.blogspot.com/2009/09/dont-say-I-didnt-warn-you.html

http://scrappinpenny.blogspot.com/2009/09/unscripted-sketches-and-got-pms.html

If you have submitted a card and do not see it posted above, I have failed to find your submission....I don't want you to miss out on the challenge drawing, so please email me at BarbgWV@gmail.com with your card information and I will add it to the list above.

Have a fun and safe Holiday Weekend...and until next time,

Make time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience!

Barbg(WV)

Forgetmenot Sympathy

Ugh, I feel as if I'm in a 'rut', so-to-speak, with my card making designs....always reaching for the same embellishments and using design styles that are all so similar....but when I need to put something together rather quickly, I tend to gravitate toward what I 'know' and what I have within easy reach...and so this card feels that need. This is the second card I will be sending to Jess to use for the Military Brigade Care Team...an organization which helps encourage military spouses in the event of a tragedy. If you would like to help Jess by making a couple of sympathy cards, or want more information, please visit the following link:

http://jesskittelson.blogspot.com/2009/08/comfort-military-spouse-and-win-some.html

I'm sure Jess and the organization can find a good use for as many cards as they can collect! Thank you for taking time to help support this group.

Well, I have several different activities scheduled for the rest of this week...but I will get back here if I can find some time to fit in another card or two.

Hope everyone has a great week.

Until next time,

Make time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience!

Barbg(WV)

Card Details:

Digital Image: Forgetmenot (Sweet N Sassy Stamps), Computer Generated Sentiment

Cardstock: Gina K Pure Luxury 80# Ivory, Chocolate Brown & Lavendar Moon (PTI), Linen Textured used for inside layer (don't remember where I got this piece but it is a gorgeous paper).

Pattern Papers: 8X8 Noteworthy Aubrey (Making Memories), Mother Hubbard 'Baby' (American Crafts)

Image colored using Copic Markers

Embellishments and Tools: Stickles (Ranger), Brads (SU), 1/16" circle punch (McGill), 7/8 " Sheer Organdy Pink Ribbon (Michaels), 05 Pigma Micron Brown pen(Sakura), Small Corner Rounder Punch (SU), Glue Dots & Dimensionals (SU), 7/8" Ivory Lace (for inside card-- is from Limelight Crafts)

Harvest Blessings

Fall is fast approaching and as much as I hate saying 'goodbye' to my summer, at least I won't have to listen to my hubby complaining about the heat....He hates summer as much as I hate winter. Anyone who really knows me, knows I love the hot summer weather...and it would be even more wonderful if I had a pool in my backyard...but then the Lord knows I'd probably NEVER leave the poolside and therefore wouldn't get any work done, at home or at church! Most people think I'm teasing when I say that I don't care if I have a mansion in Heaven... I just want to sit on one of those big floating pool chairs with an ice-cold glass of lemonade and float along the lazy rivers of Heaven while the Son- shines brightly along the way!

Oh well....for now, I'm still here on this ole earth and decided to 'welcome' our Fall season with a card using the sketch challenge SSS18 from Sweet N' Sassy along with one of their newer images, 'Something to Crow About'...image illustrated by Tami Mayberry.

Oh, and don't forget, I have a Sketch Challenge with a Prize and you still have plenty of time to participate....It will end at Midnight, Eastern Time Zone on September 19, 2009....Check it out at:

sketch challenge- the sketch and details-

http://gotpms.blogspot.com/2009/07/sketchy-debut.html

sample cards-

http://gotpms.blogspot.com/2009/08/da-pmssc01-samples.html

prize-

http://gotpms.blogspot.com/2009/08/da-prize-da-prize-da-prize.html

The prize will be randomly selected from all qualifying submissions....I hope your card will be among those submitted!

Sweet N Sassy Information:

SNSS Sweet Spot Sketch Challenge SSS18:

http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/2009/08/sss18-winner.com

The SNSS Online Store:

http://www.sweetnsassystamps.biz/shop/

I hope all of you have a wonderful week filled with a multitude of Sweet Blessings!

Until next time,

Make time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience!

Barbg(WV)

Card D-Tails:

Image: 'Something to Crow About' (SNSS)

Cardstock: Gina K pure luxury 80# Ivory, Gina K pure luxury 80# White

Pattern Papers: Mi Casa Stack (DCWV), Mi Casa Solid Stack (DCWV) These are GORGEOUS papers.

Image Colored with Copic Markers

Grid Technique used on the linen and green papers, using the Scor-Pal Tool.

Embellishments: 7/8 Sheer Organdy Green Ribbon, Silk flowers (WM), Paper Flowers (Prisma), Shimmery Brad (Making Memories), Buttons (Michaels), Linen thread (Limelight Papercrafts), Glue Dots & Dimensionals (SU), Zip Dry (Beacon Adhesives)

PS: I already have the next PMSSC02 Sketch Challenge ready to go and a sample card to go with it.....I can hardly wait to post this next challenge as it is MY very own sketch and is the first time I've ever submitted a sketch for anything! I think you are going to love it.....and I promise you that is said with all humility :)

I'm busting at the seams to show you, but it will have to wait until September 15th....hope you will be excited with me!

Back to School

While visiting our oldest daughter last week, my granddaughter wanted us to see the 'big school' she would begin attending next week. She is so excited to be old enough to go to her 'big school' and was even more excited to get to go school shopping while we were visiting. She wanted a Pink Princess Back Pack and Lunch Box, a Pink pencil box, and Pink Folders....Can you guess her favorite color, LOL...PINK! We were so busy while there, I didn't even think to pick up my camera and take pictures, but I asked her Mom to be sure and take a picture of her first school day for me....I can hardly wait to see her all dressed up for this very important day.

This Sweet N' Sassy Digital Stamp Image is perfect for a card to celebrate Cierra's first 'Big School' Day! The image is colored with Copics. After coloring, I added Crystal Effects to the desk and apple. I covered the 'heart' on the dress with Red Stickles and used my Copic Glitter Pens to accent areas of the stack of books, pencils, and the flower on the pencil holder. I free-handed the floor design and then colored it with copics. After posting the picture, I realized I must have moved the ribbon upwards while moving the card around on the table for picture taking....awe, well....I'm too lazy to re-take the picture...but the little shoes are colored red and she is wearing pink socks.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!
Until next time,

Make time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience!

Barbg(WV)

Card D-Tails:

Digital Stamp Image and Sentiments by Sweet N' Sassy Stamps

Image Colored with Copic Markers

Cardstock: Gina K White 80# Cardstock (Gina K Designs), Pretty In Pink, Real Red (SU), True Black (PTI)

Pattern Paper: DCWV 'The Grade School Stack"

Embellishments: 5/8" Grosgrain True Black Ribbon (PTI), 3/8" Red Plaid Ribbon (Michaels), Pencil Button (Michaels), Crystal Effects (SU),Spica Glitter Pens (Copics), Stickles (Ranger), Scalloped Fancy Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Dimensionals, Glue Dots (SU)

Da PMSSC01 Samples

Micki's 2 Card Samples Above

My Card Sample with 3 different views Below

Clicking on the pictures should enlarge image for better viewing

Sample cards using the PMSSC01 Sketch...A Sketch created by Micki Harper whose work can be seen by viewing her blog, 'Artful Xpressions Captured in Paint, Paper, and Photos', at the following link:

http://artfulxpressions.net/

And, until next time,

Make time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience,

Barb g (WV)

For more of the D-Tails on the Sketch Challenge scroll down to the post, 'A Sketchy Debut'.

Edited to add: Details for my sample card -- Image and sentiment by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps 'Inchin Along', Pattern Paper by DCWV 'Citrus Stack', Ink is Momento Tuxedo Black, Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink 'Select White', Image colored with Copics, Embellishments: Brads by Basic Grey 'Lemonade', Felt Flowers by SU, Crochet Flowers purchased from Etsy, Prima Flowers, Baubles from Stamping Bella, Ticket Corner Punch by SU, Stickles 'Frosted Lace'