CAS(E) this Sketch #243

Welcome to CTS #243! Donna has designed a fantastic sketch that's sure to inspire.....so take a peek an the DT creations and then break out the stamps, ink and paper!

I've been playing with some new-to-me Distress Oxide inks (and thinking that, perhaps, I 'need' ALL of the colors!), a few little seahorses from Flora and Fauna and a bit of clear sparkle..... and loving all of those beautiful blues. 

Please join in at CAS(E) this Sketch #242 and add to the always fabulous CTS gallery. Can't wait to see what you've created!

P.S.- A WARM welcome to GD, Deanne!

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Striped Wreath'

Happy Thursday and welcome to the newest Fusion Challenge- 'Striped Wreath'. The amazing inspiration photo is a great starting point. But that sketch is pretty great too! So which will  you try??   

Both the lovely photo and the fabulous sketch  have helped to create this card, with lots of my favorite Simply Chartreuse, a few lovely PTI patterned papers and an itty-bitsy spider subbing in for that scary skull.  And...a veritable potpourri of stamps/dies- Papertrey Ink, Concord & 9th, and Frantic Stamper. 
The DT has some amazing inspiration! So...... be sure to HOP on over and join the party.
When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together! 

We hope that you'll join in at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Becca Cruger
Betty J
Carol Mayne
Jeanne Jachna
Karren Johnson
Linda Callahan
Lyndal Higgins 

Michelle Lupton
Michelle Williams

PROCEDURES:

1. Play with just the sketch challenge.
2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.
3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.
4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.

CAS(E) this Sketch #242

Happy Thursday and welcome to CTS #242! Leigh has designed a fantastic sketch that's sure to inspire.....so take a peek an the DT creations and then break out the stamps, ink and paper!

Lots of Raspberry Fizz with black and white accents, a beautiful butterfly from The Stamp Market and a RC sentiment.... and substitute  any greeting in this sketch for additional versatility! 

Please join in at CAS(E) this Sketch #242 and add to the always fabulous CTS gallery!

P.S.- a WARM welcome to GD, Emily!

Make It Market Kit: WONDERLAND!

This kit is definitely the kit to top all kits. Betsy has gone above and beyond with this one! Each and every piece has been thoughtfully designed and selected to give you an endless amount of design options as you prepare for the holidays. From gorgeous gift tags to unforgettable holiday cards, you will have everything you need at your fingertips! One of the best parts of this kit? Well besides the innovative die-cut and stamped mini vintage pick-up truck. The mini cloches! Yes! Real mini cloches! Betsy cleverly designed all of the elements to fit inside these sweet mini cloches that you can use for gifts, holiday table decor, the perfect finishing touch for your tree and SO much more. 

Stop by Nichole's blog HERE for all the details, and the kit itself will be available for sale on Sunday, October 1st at 10pm ET, exclusively at Papertrey Ink.

I imagine that many of you have been waiting patiently (or not so patiently, lol!) to see what fabulousness Betsy Veldman has envisioned for Holiday 2017! AND here it is, TA-DA, the Make It Market: Wonderland holiday kit!! Yes, Betsy has thought of everything, and I do mean every. single. thing. including the amazing 'Trimmings Mini Kit' add-on. Oh... my creative heart is aflutter with the abundance of loveliness and all of the creative possibilities!

My first project includes the lovely pre-printed tags. So easy peasy, just die cut and tszuj 'em up with a bit of dimension and glitter! I just love the color palette of the Wonderland kit.... that aqua/red combination is one of my favorites. 

Next are some petite 3.25"  square notes using the floral sprig dies cuts, the beautiful patterned papers from the kit and the lovely scalloped tag die. Wouldn't these make a lovely gift enclosure set with matching envelopes?

AND, and, WAIT ...... next up are the phenomenal cloche-related items, including those dear little deer and the adorable little 3D pick up trucks! 

And, for good measure, here a little paper box (made with We R Memory Keepers Gift Box Punch Board), with a paper-coated clothespin, gift tag and 3D pick up truck loaded with a mini tree and tiny reindeer.

Hopefully, you're also as excited as I am to see Betsy's Periscope presentation at 6 PM on September 30th, where you'll find more project ideas, tips and details related to the new MIM: Wonderland kit! 

AND 

 Papertrey Ink's Facebook LIVE Broadcast on 10/1 @ 9 PM 

Many thanks for taking a peek today. Be sure to see more inspiration on Nichole's blog!

Happy Weekend!

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Sunshine On A Cloudy Day'

Happy Thursday and welcome to the newest Fusion Challenge- 'Sunshine On A Cloudy Day'. The amazing inspiration photo is a great starting point. But that sketch is pretty great too! So which will  you try??   

Both the lovely photo and the fabulous sketch  have helped to create this card, with some sunshine-y yellows, a bit of gray and black and lots of lovely white space. And...a veritable potpourri of stamps/dies- PTI, Reverse Confetti, SSS and Flora and Fauna. 
The DT has some amazing inspiration! So...... be sure to HOP on over and join the party.
When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together! 

We hope that you'll join in at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Becca Cruger
Betty J
Carol Mayne
Jeanne Jachna
Karren Johnson
Linda Callahan
Lyndal Higgins 

Michelle Lupton
Michelle Williams

PROCEDURES:

1. Play with just the sketch challenge.
2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.
3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.
4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.

CAS(E) this Sketch #240

Happy Thursday and welcome to CTS #240! Chrissy has designed a fantastic sketch that's sure to inspire...... so take a peek at the DT creations and then break out the stamps, inks and papers. Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Clearly, I'm still in holiday mode with this bright and bold card. Lotsa white  too, highlighting that beautiful Papertrey Ink snowflake die and the simple sentiment.
Please join in at CAS(E) this Sketch #240 and add to the always fabulous CTS gallery!

More Papertrey Ink Release - Silver White Winters and Wine Tag Die #2!

Welcome to the fifth and final day of Papertrey Ink's September post-release celebration! Hope that you've gathered LOTS of additional ideas for your holiday creations and have be pinning and CASE-ing up a storm (as I have)!!

Today's highlighted stamps/dies are Silver White Winters and Wine Tag #2. I've created a few projects using a less traditional holiday color scheme... with lots of white and plenty of bright- using Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet, Raspberry Fizz and Hibiscus Burst.

And..... my second project includes the Wine Tag Die #2, Silver White Winters dies, Mix & Mat: Berry Boughs die and Keep It Simple:Winter Wishes in the same ombre-ish colors as my card. 

Many thanks for taking a peek today AND for joining me in celebrating Papertrey Ink's September release and the fabulous 'after party'!  Please be sure to check out Nichole's blog, as her post is just chock full of Day #5 inspiration! Lots from Betsy, Dawn, Heather, Laurie, Lizzie, Melissa, Stephanie and Wanda too! HAPPY creating!