CAS(E) this Sketch #261

Welcome to CAS(E) this Sketch #261 AND another of our throw-back/'Retro' Sketches.... a timeless, and beautiful, design by Gayatri Murali. See all of the originals from September 2014 here! You'll surely find lots of inspiration from both 2014 AND 2018, so please take a peek and then play along!
Here's one more to add to my February 12 Kits of Occasions collection.... a few pretty Wplus9 roses and leaves, PTI Aqua Mist polka dots and the perfect Pretty Pink Posh sentiment help to create this little floral scene. Clean a simple all the way.

Please join in the fun at CAS(E) this Sketch #261! I can't wait to see what you've created!
P.S. - A warm welcome to Shawna, this week's GD!!

And...... version #1, circa 2014:

Many thanks for taking a peek! Happy Thirsty Thursday!

The 12 Kits of Occasions - February 2018

Welcome to the 12 Kits of Occasions! Lindsey is our fabulous hostess for February 2018 and has provided a bright and beautiful kit, 'Faith & Family', with an array of floral themed stamps, patterned papers and die cuts, inspired, in part, by the hues of one of her daughter's dresses.  Aaah.... a harbinger of spring perhaps? All of the fabulous kit supplies can be found here.
The abundance of lovely blossoms makes my heart happy! Lots of pretty blooms in different combinations (with a few cacti for good measure) help to create these cards..... conveying kind thoughts and wishes.
Surely the lovely projects from the talented 12 Kits team will inspire a bit of ooh-ing, aaah-ing and CASE-ing. Please be sure to hop around to see ALL of the crafty inspiration!
Many thanks for joining us today!

CAS(E) this Sketch #260

Happy Thursday and welcome to CAS(E) this Sketch #260 .... a beautiful, crisp and clean design by Chrissy Larson. You will surely find lots of inspiration in the DT creations, so please take a peek and then play along!
Well, Spring has sprung..... again! Just look a peek at all of the pretty butterflies (Papertrey Ink's 'Bunny Blessings') surrounding this fabulous Frantic Stamper sentiment die (which I had to have after seeing what Chrissy did with it HERE and HERE).
There are SO many wonderfully designed projects from the DT, so please join in the fun at CAS(E) this Sketch #260! I can't wait to see what YOU have created!

Papertrey Ink Throwback Thursday- 'Winter Penguin'

Good morning!  Today I'm playing along with Throwback Thursday from Papertrey Ink, where a few of us are revisiting the Winter Penguin collection...it's a favorite of mine!

This a-dorable little penguin, from the Winter Penguin collection, is perfect for any season - Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, and always ups the 'cute factor'.  She's bow-tifully attired, subtly glittered and sending love your way!

Lots of crisp and bright, using the Bitty Bold: Pure Poppy and Bitty Bold: True Black patterned papers. I started playing with all of the fabulous combinations and may have gotten a bit carried away. So, ta-da, I made two cards with the same color palette. And ....aren't the Penned Elegance stamps and dies just beautiful?? 

This little mini set sure packs a big punch! Be sure to hop on over to check in on Betsy and Lizzie for more Winter Penguin inspiration! 

Many thanks for taking a peek. Have a great day!

CAS(E) this Sketch #259

Welcome to CAS(E) this Sketch #259 .... a beautiful, crisp and clean design by Donna Mikasa. You will surely find lots of inspiration in the DT creations, so please take a peek and then play along!
Well, Spring has sprung.....  just look at this adorable bunny and his pretty butterfly friends (all from Papertrey Ink's latest/February release) in a lovely Kraft/Spring Moss color combination.
There are SO many wonderfully designed projects from the DT, so please join in the fun at CAS(E) this Sketch #259! I can't wait to see what you've created!

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Spring Wreath'

Welcome to the newest Fusion Card Challenge - 'Spring Wreath'! The amazing inspiration photo is a wonderful 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 lovely Dark Indigo, a flourish of coral flowers  and the perfect sentiment/die - all from Papertrey Ink.
And...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!

Becca Cruger
Betty J
Barb Ghigliotty
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.

Papertrey Ink 11th Anniversary Celebration - Day 10!

                            FEBRUARY RELEASE DAY 5

+garden of faith + seasonal borders:spring

+ Feature post- huggables: bunny & chick 

+ the stripes challenge!!

Today Papertrey has some exciting new products coming your way! Betsy Veldman's heard loud and clear that you’re all smitten with her Huggable animals, so there are two more adorable critters making their debut. She’s also bringing you a seasonal series of gorgeous botanical clusters and borders along with a set of beautifully designed sacred sentiments. There is a little something for everyone today!

Today I am highlighting Huggables: Bunny & Chick, the newest in Betsy Veldman's 'Huggables series'! As always, the cute factor is WAY up there, with an adorable little chick and bunny and darling little accessories - bows, hearts, petite carrots (my favorite!) and a beautifully detailed egg! The Bunny & Chick stamps and dies create sweet spring characters... perfect for Easter, birthdays, babies and more! 

Lots of pretty yellows, courtesy of one of the newest Bitty Big colors, Harvest Gold, helps to create this sweet card. Surrounded by a beautiful scalloped heart, the adorable little chickie sends her love using the lovely sentiment from the new Penned Elegance, designed by the talented Jennifer Campbell!

For my second project I've allowed the beautifully detailed egg die from Huggables: Bunny & Chick to take center stage. Lots of spring colors (Hibiscus Burst, Harvest Gold, Amethyst Allure, Spring Moss), a few snips of greenery and a Classic Kraft background makes sure your recipient know how eggstra special they are!

And lastly, this beautiful little carrot-stealing little guy, hopping down the bunny trail! Plenty of Soft Stone, highlighting the lovely and delicate floral pattern of the new Bold Borders Blooming die, creates a subtle background for this little gray hare. 

Be sure to visit the Papertrey Ink BLOG for more fabulous DT projects, inspiration, 

peeks at the newest February products, additional details on the latest 'STRIPES' Challenge and a limited time 11% discount on ALL Papertrey goodies! 

AND, we hope that you'll join in the FUN as Julie and the Papertrey Ink hostesses celebrate on Facebook LIVE tomorrow night, February 15th, from 8-10 PM, when the 11th Anniversary contest winners will be announced and all of the new February products will be revealed! Oh..... and perhaps some additional surprises!! 

Many thanks for taking a peek today!