A Simple Valentine

Hey, for once I'm entering Vicki's Flashback challenge before the last minute! Woot! I kept several challenges in mind while creating this card. The Kraft Journal is celebrating Valentine's Day, and at Little Red Wagon they're playing Peek a Boo.

Everything on this card has been in my stash for at least a year - the rose button is probably closer to 6 or 7 years, as is the embossing folder. The Studio G sentiment has got to be 3 or 4 years old, and this is the only time I've used it this year, even though I absolutely love the font.

Supplies: kraft card stock; Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder; Studio G sentiment; Brushed Corduroy distress ink; Labels 5 Nesties; Paper Smooches kraft twine; Bow Easy; rose button from Dress it Up

I embossed the card stock and then die-cut the label. I used foam tape to adhere it to the card base for some dimension - which also made it easier to attach the rose button, since despite my 20 minutes of sawing away at it I was unable to remove the shank backing. (grumble)

xoxo,

Jessi

TINGO with Glitter!

This was one of those cards that started out without a clear idea of where I was going - and lots of 'oh, that's not working' along the way. I think it's still ended up as a great card for a girl (but next time darnit I'm having a plan!)

Supplies: Mermaid digi from Tiddly Inks; Spectrum Noir markers; Paper Smooches swirls die; 1.5" and 3/4" circle punches; PTI sentiment; Salty Ocean distress ink; Clear EP; Tumbled Glass distress stickles; seam binding ribbon from stash

The shimmery paper I used to die cut the waves and the sentiment "bubbles" was one I sprayed with mists before Christmas, so I'm not sure what I used. The blue marker ink bled a bit on the tail & bikini top so I added Stickles to distract from that! 

I'm playing along with the Tiddly Inks Challenge of TINGO (using dies, a Tiddly Inks image, and ribbon):

And with Creative Card Crew, where the challenge is GLITTER. (CCC is also having a DT call!)

xoxo,
Jessi

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - G is for...(and blog candy winner!)

Grey. As in, 50 shades!

Never fear - the sisters have ample inspiration for both choices here! I of course went with the naughtier option...

Supplies: Digi stamp from The Stamping Chef; Spectrum Noir markers; wink of stella clear glitter pen; classic small oval Nesties; purple rhinestones

Since this is definitely a naughtier Valentine I'm entering over at Naughty or Nice as well :)

Check out the huge variety of cards from the Sistahs:

Barb

Chris

Donna

Karen

Lee

Lindsey

Lynne 

Michelle

You've got until Friday, February 20th, to join in with us! 

And don't forget to stop by and leave our guest designer AMY some love for her project! (I must tell you, the sisters REALLY love it!)

And, now, drumroll for the blog candy winner for the Anniversary Challenge - Random.Riley picked comment #15, which is Carol L.! Yippee! Carol, shoot me an email at onecraftymama@hotmail.com with your mailing address and I'll get that in the mail for you :)

xoxo,

Jessi

The Crooked Stamper Sketch Challenge!

ERMAGERD! Leslie (aka The Crooked Stamper) has started a sketch challenge! *cheers* As soon as I saw it I knew I was going to be a faithful player - and if you're the least bit leery of sketches, she has a fab post showing you lots of ways to interpret a sketch. Woot!

Supplies: Bugaboo dragon digi; Spectrum Noir markers; PSX alphabet stamps; Festive Berries distress ink; Dress it Up heart button; Cuttlebug embossing folder; W plus 9 banner die; Wink of Stella clear glitter pen; googly eyes

I added a smidge of glitter to the little hearts & to the sentiment. 

Here's the awesome sketch:

You have tons of time to play along - I hope to play again, since this is a great versatile sketch!

xoxo,
Jessi

Merry Monday Plus The Challenge

I've been having a great time playing with sketches this week - this is my second of three sketch cards for you today! Fabulous sketch from Lesley for The Challenge #24, and it paired very nicely with the Merry Monday challenge of Bows. 

Supplies: Bugaboo snowman digi; Spectrum Noir markers; Bo Bunny papers; Basic Grey button; Timeless Twine; Mod Podge Dimensional Magic; Picket Fence distress Stickles

I'd printed out lots of these snowman frame images planning to make a set of cards before Christmas - which didn't happen - so figured I'd start using them slowly with the year-long challenges. After colouring I used Dimensional Magic on his nose, eyes, ornament, and holly berries, and some Picket Fence stickles to give him a glittery snowy look. 

The Challenge:

Merry Monday:


xoxo,
Jessi

I Dig You!

A triple threat card - these little Paper Smooches doggies make the cutest Valentines!

Supplies: Paper Smooches "woofers and tweeters" stamps; Memento Tuxedo Black & Gray Flannel ink; Distress inks in Spun Sugar & Barn Door; Spectrum Noir markers; K&Co paper; Doodlebug twine; Wink of Stella black glitter pen; Corner Chomper; pink gemstones; Labels 5 Nesties

I'm playing along with three challenges with this card:

The Paper Players - Critter-Tine

Make the Day Special - sketch

Paper Smooches SPARKS - Anything Goes

xoxo,

Jessi

Addicted to Love...and...

bling! I can never resist picking up more bling, because you KNOW I'll use it. And I never seem to have what I might consider "enough." So when I saw Vicki's Flashback challenge this week I knew I'd have to use bling - and I dug out an ancient Stampin' Up stamp that's been in my stash since about 10 years ago (I think - I don't have the case).

Supplies: Stampin' Up stamps; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Sharpies; Mod Podge Dimensional Magic; red rhinestones; 1 1/8" circle punch

After stamping & colouring the frogs, I punched them out in different ways to make  them look...bouncy. I doodled around each frog circle, and then added Dimensional Magic to their eyes and hearts.

Since the linky closes in an hour, that's it for now :) 

xoxo,

Jessi

Shopping our Stash #187 - Gettin' Inky! Use your OLDEST ink!

**For my Snarky Anniversary blog candy post, please click here**

**For my Tuesday Morning Sketches post, please click here**

Now here's another fun challenge for you this week at Shopping our Stash - use your oldest ink! The oldest ink that I still have is a PSX pad called Bubble Gum, and I bought it about 10 years ago on clearance. Who knows how long it had been on the shelf at that little store that didn't even carry craft supplies any more! It's still juicy as ever though. I paired it with another ink I've had for ages, Citrus from Adirondack, and an ancient stamp, and made a bright baby card.

Supplies: Bubble gum PSX ink; Citrus Adirondack ink; baby feet stamp unknown; dots & sentiment from PTI; classic small circle Nesties; banner die from Wplus9; buttons from stash

Simple and sweet and so cheery!

So what's YOUR oldest ink?  join in with the SOS crew and get your inky on!

Leslie

Alica

Deena

Lauren

Donna

Chris

Barb

And you have until Monday,February 9th to join in!

xoxo,

Jessi

Tuesday Morning Sketches #286 - Sami Stamps!

**Don't forget I have blog candy up on my Snarky Anniversary Post!**

We're on to Melissa's favourite sketch of 2014 at Tuesday Morning Sketches, and ohhhh our sponsor Sami Stamps generously provided this absolutely perfect image - is it ok to love my card? Because I love my card.

Supplies: On Your Arm digital stamp from Sami Stamps; Spectrum Noir markers; sentiment from Doodle Pantry; 1.5" circle punch; May Arts cream twine; Hero Arts lace; Fancy Pants paper; Antique Linen distress ink; buttons from stash

*happy sigh*

I love it when it turns out just the way I pictured it in my head!

Here's the sketch:

This challenge is open until next Sunday, February 8 - hop on over & see what the design team has created for you! 

Debbie

Jenee 

Kris 

Melissa (off this week)

Nina

xoxo,

Jessi

Super last minute!

Less than an hour before the linky closes on this week's Merry Monday - I had my card made but forgot to photograph it!

Supplies: MME paper; PSX angel stamp; Versamark & Pirate Gold EP; scrap of textured paper; Spectrum Noir markers; Simple Stories LOVE sticker; Studio Calico veneer heart

Pretty straightforward! Now off to sneak it in!

xoxo,

Jessi