Whew! Time for another Amy R Sketch (#49)

I can't tell you how happy I am to make something that's not pink or red! I do love making Valentine's projects, but I always get a little tired of it by the time the day arrives.

Just recently, I started participating in Amy R.'s weekly sketches, and I love them! Here is her Friday Sketch #49.

And here's my take on it! I colored in the monkey from the Happy Day set with prismacolor pencils and OMS. The patterned paper is Rustic Chic. The faux stitching on the center strip is just as crooked as my sewing machine stitching would be. LOL And I added some buttons from my stash.

That little monkey just cracks me up! And I can totally identify. Sometimes I have so many balls juggling at the same time, I feel the same way!

It's my Anniversary!

Yep! It's been 11 years since we tied the knot! Click here if you want to see us on our special day. I wanted to make a special card for my groom, but it's a challenge to make a "romantic masculine" card. Too often I think that phrase is an oxymoron. But I think this attempt turned out rather well.

I started with this week's sketch from Mercy Kerin, some Rustic Chic papers, and the Forever Family stamp set. I used a marker to ink up only the "forever" in the phrase stamp. And I even finished off the inside...something I rarely do, but this is for someone special, right? The heart is also from the Forever Family set, and the sentiment was a GWP in the previous catalog. I think this card would work very well for Valentine's Day too if you're still needing for an idea for that special guy.

Don't forget about the class kit giveaway! You still have a few hours to post a comment to win!

AFSS25 and Paper Wings Sketch

Paper Wings is an online forum for TAC demonstrators to share ideas, challenges, and socialize. But, the gallery is open to everyone...just in case you're looking for inspiration for some of those TAC stamps you have.

Yesterday, a sketch challenge was posted. I found it perfect to combine with Allison's Words challenge. The stamp is a retired GWP stamp from the Spring/Summer catalog and that beautiful paper is Rustic Chic.

Limited Supplies Cardmaking

Well....practically none of my supplies are unpacked. But I was able to find my ink, acrylic blocks, and Prismacolor pencils to make a card.

When my sweet friend Denean issued a plea, I just knew I had to come through with a card. So I pulled out the Happy Day stamp set and some Rustic Chic paper, and used some little jewels that were RAK'd to me by Samantha. I just love this little monkey!

When Addison found out who this card was for, she wanted to make one too. The flamingo is from the Happy Day set also and after she colored it in, we paired it up with some Kaleidoscope Girlz paper and bright little flowers. I did all the gluing and stamping, but Addison told me where to place everything and how to mat the image. I promise she's going to surpass me in the card-making department sooner rather than later. :)


I hope you'll feel inspired to send Steph a card too! I know she would appreciate it.