CAS(E) this Sketch #121

Welcome to CTS#121! Sam has fashioned a lovely sketch for us to try.... and just wait until you see the varied creations from the DT! I am playing with PTI's Make It Market Mini:Wee Folk - a kit full of coordinating dies, stamps and linen-y papers. SO, so cute! Hardly any stampin' going on here-just pretty pp, die cuts and a few embellishments! 
We hope that you will join in the fun and create a little something for CAS(E) this Sketch #121!

And Still More.......!

Yes, I am still a bit obsessed with the PTI Brushed Blooms and this navy/coral-y color combination! I promise to stop. Well, for today anyway.........

Papertrey Ink MIM #210: Using Vellum to Soften Patterns

I'm not sure how the Papertrey designers keep on comin' up with more fantastic techniques, but here's a great one from Lizzie! Using vellum to soften patterns has so many applications, and Lizzie has created three bee-u-ti-ful example cards for MIM #210!  Since Mother's Day is just around the corner, I decided to use the Text Block: Mom die, more of Brushed Blooms and some dotted vellum. I'm sure that I'll be giving this lovely technique another go (and so should you)!

Papertrey April 2015 Blog Hop!

Oh, just look at this amazing inspiration photo! Don't you just love that perfect navy in combination with the beautiful pinks? Papertrey Ink's April 2015 Blog Hop is sure to be amazing and I cannot wait to peruse the gallery - there are sure to be many, many pin-worthy creations! 
Here is my rendition.... some petite florals from PTI's Brushed Blooms and a lovely sentiment from Graceful Greetings!
I'm off for some spring-time inspiration on the Blog Hop!

Papertrey MIM #209: White on White Die Cuts with a Pop of Color

I couldn't wait to play along with PTI's Make It Monday #209! There's so much fun to be had with Lexi's white-on-white technique! LOVE that it looks great with almost every die, and I especially love all of that beautiful white space. Then... you add that bit of color, and BAM! A great technique for any, and every, occasion!

CAS(E) this Sketch #120

Welcome to CTS #120!  Gayatri has created a beautiful, collage-y sketch, which we hope will inspire you!
I've inked up Papertrey Ink's new 'Flower Favorites' and an older stamp (from Unity Stamps 'Moments in Bloom') for the subtle background. This is a one layer card (YAY!) which I rarely attempt because...... CAS is much easier said than done! Which is one reason why I so admire those creative geniuses who are able to convey a crisp, clean design using a minimalist approach.
Please join in and create your masterpiece for CAS(E) this Sketch #120!

CAS(E) this Sketch #119

Good morning... it's a beautiful, sunny Thursday and time for CTS #119! Leigh has designed an amazing sketch to inspire you (and the DT!). 
I've created a little card set in some pretty spring-y colors - a bit of texture (love PTI's linen cs) and, of course, more flowers! Yes, I have taken some liberties here. Looks a bit tree-like doesn't it?
We hope that you'll find time to create something lovely and join in at CAS(E) this Sketch #119!

I used my Lifestyle Crafts leafy die (from the "Wildflower" set, circa 2011)

http://www.amazon.com/Wildflower-Spring-Gift-Lifestyle-Crafts/dp/images/B006T2ZEWM

and the little flowers are from the Paper Smooches "Flower" die set.