Card Patterns #144 (and more)

Hi there!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  DH and I went out for an early breakfast then ran a bunch of errands so we wouldn't have to face the crowds later.  I'm hoping I'll be able to spend some time in the craft room this afternoon!  Before that, I am popping in to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This week we are again being sponsored by Kim at My Craft Spot.

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #144:

Here is my take on the sketch:

I started with a card base of GKD Fresh Asparagus and layered with patterned papers from the Graphic 45 Christmas Past 8x8 pad.   My vintage image is a digi called A Day of Skating from Create With TLC.  It was offered as a freebie during last week's Create With TLC Winter Wonderland Blog Hop.  I printed it on Cryogen White and colored with Copics.  I added a bit of Ice Glitter to the snowy hills in the background.  The sentiment is from the Shiny and Bright set, also from Create With TLC.  The image and sentiment panels were cut with Spellbinders Petite Oval Nestabilities.  I added some gold pearl accents around the scalloped frames with Gold Liquid Pearls.  I used some of the beautiful hand-dyed ribbon and Baker's Twine from My Craft Spot that Kim generously provided to the DT.  An old button from my stash finished my vintage Christmas card.

My card is also for two other challenges I like to do: this week's Color Throwdown #170:

and the current challenge at Through The Craftroom Door #15 (holiday theme and use at least three embellishments on your project - I used seam binding, Baker's Twine, glitter, Liquid Pearls and a button).

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns Sketch blog to see the gorgeous creations from the rest of the amazing DT, Kim (our sponsor) and our wonderful Guest Designer, Diana!  We hope you'll be inspired to play along with us this week!

Card Patterns #140

Hi there!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  It's another beautiful fall day here in AL.  I'm not a big college football follower, but the local fans are going absolutely crazy over the big game today between Alabama and LSU!  All I know is this afternoon will be a perfect time to get my errands done because there won't be a soul out and about around here!  Anyway, I'm here to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This week we are being sponsored once again by Kim at My Craft Spot.

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #140:

Here is my take on the sketch:

I started with a card base of SU Cranberry Crisp and layered with patterned papers from the KaiserCraft December 25th 6x6 pad.  I used some beautiful Cranberry seam binding and Vintage Cherry Bakers Twine from My Craft Spot that was generously provided to the DT by Kim.  I used a several of the diecut elements that come in the KaiserCraft pad.  In addition, I created two "buttons" from heavy cardstock and patterned paper and covered them with Glossy Accents and tied them with more Baker's Twine.  A poinsettia sticker from my stash finished my card.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns Sketch blog to see the gorgeous projects from my teammates, Kim from My Craft Spot and our wonderful Guest Designer, Dayna!  You will surely be inspired by their creations!  We'd love to have you join us this week, too!

Enjoy your day!

Card Patterns Sketch #136

Happy Saturday!  It's a gorgeous fall day here in Alabama!  I can't wait to get out and enjoy the day!  Before I do, I'm popping in to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This week, we are being sponsored by Kim at My Craft Spot. 

Here is the Card Patterns Sketch #136:

And here is my take on the sketch:

Kim generously provided the design team with some beautiful hand-dyed ribbons and Baker's twine for our projects.  I chose to use some soft and pretty Petal Pink seam binding and Chocolate Truffle Brown Baker's Twine for mine.  I started with a card base of SU Blushing Bride and papers from the My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Two Blush 6x6 pad.   I machine-stitched around all the panels.  My sweet image is Lady Tilda from the Fairytale Collection 2010.  She's colored with Copics, cut out and popped up on foam tape.  A few tiny roses airbrushed with Copics finished my card.

My card is also for the current challenge (#28) in the Copic Challenge Group on Suzanne Dean's Color Me Creative Classroom site which was Vintage & Distressed Coloring. Suzanne has some fantastic videos there on how to color in this style. 

Thanks for stopping by! If you haven't already, be sure to visit the Card Patterns blog and check out the fabulous creations from my amazingly talented teammates, Kim from My Craft Spot and our wonderful Guest Designer, Suzanne.  We hope you'll be inspired to play along with us!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Card Patterns Sketch #131

Happy Saturday!  I'm sure many of you are already enjoying the long, holiday weekend! We've got lots going on this weekend.  Mostly it's house stuff, but that's OK.  Hopefully we'll have time for some fun and relaxation, too!  Before getting on with all that, I'm popping in here to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This week's sketch challenge is being sponsored by Kim at My Craft Spot. 

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #131:

And here is my card:

Kim generously provided the DT with some beautiful hand-dyed seam binding and baker's twine to use on our cards.  I used the Cranberry hand-dyed ribbon and Vintage Cherry baker's twine on mine.  I started with a square cad base of retired SU Blue Bayou and layered with patterned paper from the Webster's Pages Hollywood Vogue/WonderFALL Petite Papers pack.  I cut out the schoolhouse image from the same paper pack with Spellbinders Classic Circle Nestabilities and layered on dotted patterned paper cut with Spellbinders Scallop Circles Nesties.  The horizontal panel was made by adhering some strip of patterned paper and a Webster's Pages Fabric Ribbon.  I did some stitching around the borders and the strips.  I created a triple loop bow from the Cranberry seam binding using my Bow Easy. I added a button and a little bow of Vintage Cherry baker's twine. A row of adhesive pearls finished my creation.

Thanks for dropping by!  I always appreciate your visits!  Be sure to stop by the Card Patterns Sketch Blog and check out all the fantastic samples created by my incredibly talented teammates!  We'd love to have you play along with us!

Have a wonderful weekend!