CAS(E) this Sketch #325

Happy Thursday and welcome to CTS #325....... and another amazing design from N@Ali! There are SO many possibilities with this versatile sketch and I think that I'll be tucking this one away for future use(s). You'll surely find lots of beautiful inspiration from the DT too, so please play along!
Lots of lovely white space on this sweet 'hello beautiful' card .... with a flurry of simple posies with ombre hued centers and a pretty Weathervane-hued scalloped frame/crisp sentiment. 
We hope that you'll be inspired to join in at CAS(E) this Sketch #325.... can't wait to see your masterpiece in the CTS gallery!

Paptertrey Ink - Throwback Thursday

      THROWBACK THURSDAY - feista Flag: Birthday

It's time for the latest 'Throwback Thursday' feature over on the Papertrey Ink Blog! 

Oh...... how I love this sweet little cake from First Flag: Birthday. With a variety of stands, florals and frosting options this confection will allow you to send lovely birthday wishes, both masculine and feminine!

For this decidedly 'girly' CAS card I've ink blended in Pale Peony ink, stenciled/shimmered my circular focal point in Moonstone Nuvo Glimmer Paste, added a few petite posies and finished with a crisp sentiment and pierced rectangular frame. Sweet birthday wished indeed!

I've used the oh-so-versatile Weathervane ink as my 'neutral' on the simple sentiment and cake stand.  Shades of Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet and Pure Poppy provide a colorful cake and pretty floral accents.

The single candle is die cut with a snippet of striped paper from Bitty Big: Berry Sorbet and the tiny flame is highlighted with a bit of Sunburst Stickles glitter.

Lots of beautiful white space, with the  Pierced Feature Frames die providing a little texture and definition, on this CAS birthday card.  

We hope that you'll be inspired to play along with some of your favorite Papertrey Ink birthday stamps/dies...... because one can never, ever have too many occasions to celebrate with cake!

Many thanks for taking a peek!

CAS(E) this Sketch #323

Welcome to CAS(E) this Sketch #323 AND another of our throw-back/'Retro' Sketches.... a timeless design by the lovely Leigh Penner!! See the originals from September 2015 here. You'll surely find lots of inspiration from the DT, both the 2015 and 2019 versions, so please play along!
Lots of beautiful white space on this sweet 'hello' card .... with a cascade of delicate anemones, a subtle stripe, a pop of black/green and the most beautiful sentiment. 
There are so many wonderfully designed creations from the DT, both past and present, so be sure to take a peek and then JOIN in at CAS(E) this Sketch #323!

CAS(E) this Sketch #322

Happy Thursday and welcome back to CTS #322, and another fabulous sketch from Donna Mikasa! Ahhh......such a beautifully versatile design, with some really lovely DT interpretations that we hope will inspire!
I fell in love with Penny Black's Special Friends as soon as I saw Therese Calvird's designs/cards using this adorable set -  most especially the cute little bunny (or is he a hare?). Anyway..... this little critter, some pretty patterned papers from Reverse Confetti, a few Papertrey Ink frames and a lovely mauve-y pink/gray color combination helped to create this sweet birthday card.
We hope that you'll find the time to get creative..... and can't wait to see your addition to the CTS gallery!
P.S. A warm welcome to GD, Mila!

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Hedgehog Scooter'

Thanks for joining us for the newest Fusion Card Challenge - 'Hedgehog Scooter'. The amazing inspiration photo is a wonderful starting point. But that sketch is pretty great too! So, which will you try?
The fabulous photo and the great sketch helped with this design. Although I don't have any scooters in my stamping arsenal (how can that be??), I do have this adorable Avery Elle hedgehog, lots of lovely/textured white space, a  bit of petite patterned gingham and the perfect little speech bubble!

The DT has provided 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!

Barb Ghigliotty

Jeanne Jachna

Jen Mitchell

Karren Johnson
Linda Callahan
Lyndal Higgins 

Michelle Lupton
Wanda Cullen

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.

Ink to Paper May Release - Day Four

INK TO PAPER MAY RELEASE - DAY 4

       Welcome back to the fourth and final day of the new Ink to Paper release! 

Today is all about Jennifer Campbell! With four new designs.......the Tag Creations: Blooming Indulgence die set along with the new Just Sentiments, Many Anemones, and Loosely Woven stamp sets, you will surely be in floral heaven with all of the pretty blooms and beautiful sentiments/fonts!

       All of the new Ink to Paper items will be available for purchase on May 15th at 10 pm ET!

The versatile Loosely Woven stamp is embossed in white and ink blended in order to create a background for all of the beautiful anemones in shades of Harvest Gold, Pale Peony and Aqua Mist.

The card front is framed using Papertrey's Scallop Stackers: Medium and the Noted: Simply Stitched A2 dies, adding a bit of texture/dimension to this decidedly feminine card. And.... isn't Jennifer's hand lettered sentiment just the prettiest??

Next up is the amazingly detailed Blooming Indulgence, which includes six different layered flowers, two banners, a stitched circular tag and an abundance of fantastic foliage (I think I've counted 12 different leaves in this set!).

I've used just one of the flowers included with Blooming Indulgence (and many of the pretty leaf dies!) to create this Green Parakeet/Berry Sorbet/Sweet Blush card. The crisp 'hello beautiful' sentiment and tiny pearls are the finishing touches!

And, yes, I am still in love with those beautiful Bitty Big patterned papers (here, in Green Parakeet)! It just pops off of the page when combined with crisp white and Berry Sorbet.

                       

Be sure to check out the new Ink to Paper blog!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Ink to Paper May Release - Day Three

INK TO PAPER MAY RELEASE - DAY 3

Today at Ink to Paper, we are featuring three new creations, World's Best Dad, Rustic Brick and Simply Sweet: You! 

Al of the new items will be available for purchase on May 15th at 10pm ET!

This first creation incorporates two new stamp sets, World's Best Dad, by new designer Nancy Messieh AND Kara Yoder's beautiful background stamp, Rustic Brick. World's Best Dad has a plethora of sentiments, in a variety of sizes and fonts, all geared to honor your dad/papa/father/daddy! 

I've stamped both layers of Rustic Brick to create a backdrop for the XO Skinny Mini/Keep It Simple tag combo, and the Scarlett Jewel and Classic Kraft palette is just perfect for a unisex/masculine card.

My second card is also decidedly masculine, in shades of Pinefeather, Ocean Tides, Classic Kraft and  Prairie Grass. I've created a frame using the Shape Shifters: Square 2 die and have masked/stamped a plaid pattern with the new Watercolor Textures: Brushstrokes.

Lots of Rustic Cream card stock, a little layered mountainside and a bit of sunshine create this 5" square 'full of adventure' card.

For a bit more inspiration, make sure to check out the new Ink to Paper blog!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'll be back tomorrow with a few more peeks.