Sketch 19 Norway Heidi sponsored by Kreativ Hobby

I came across another great sketch blog called Friday Sketchers thanks to Carole. I was planning to have a go at last weeks sketch but never got the time so i made sure i joined in this week.

Here's what i made using the sketch:

This was a very quick and easy card to make, it only took 10 minutes as i was trying to get a few made while my little girl had an afternoon nap.

Supplies used:
DCWV Nana's Nursery girl papers
Prima flowers
Buttons galore
Dovecraft chipboard glitter letters
Doodlebug rub-ons

Challenge #5 - Paper Piecing

Over on House Mouse and Friends the challenge this week is paper piecing.

Here's my card:



<--Here's the view straight on.





In this one you can see how i tried to create some dimension by 3Ding the mouse in the bag, jar and the third mouse. ----->








For this card i coloured with copics. Used Crate Paper papers (can't remember which collection). Papermania silk flowers, some buttons and ribbon scraps from stash.

Sketch #16 - 13th September

Sorry for the short post but thought i'd quickly blog my sketch saturday DT card.
This was a great sketch but for some reason i struggled a bit with it. I kept trying to add a bit more detail for dimension but everything i had didn't look quite right. I think i must need some more stash!!..........lol. Anyone who knows me would laugh at that as i have more stash than i care to admit!!

Stamp with Sarah Kay Challenge 10

Here is my first challenge card i created for Stamp with Sarah Kay. I am a bit late posting it as i was trying to decide whether or not to post as i got the sketch slightly wrong as i worked from memory (not a good thing these days!!).

For this card i have used a text stamp from catslife press, basicgrey offbeat papers, Sarah Kay stamp, prima flowers and lace from stash.

House Mouse Challenge - On A Budget

This weeks challenge on House Mouse & Friends is:

With the economy in mind and the looming credit crunch we are all watching the £'s/$'s so i would like you to make a card (or whatever you choose to make) for less than £1/$2.

Your stamps and colouring pens/pencils are excluded from the price/budget.
You may also use any tools you have to create the card/project.
Items you may have received for free/in a swap or a RAK may be used but they must have an estimated value/cost.
Please remember to work out the cost for everything else:

card blank

any papers and card used

flowers/blooms

DST, glue etc (obviously this won't be much so a small estimate is fine).

Again i have tried to change my style (anyone would think i'm going through a mid-life crisis!!!)
I love cards that make the use of the white space on their cards which is something i rarely do so thought i would try and do it 'simple style'.

The cost!!
Card blank - 10p
flower - 10p
sticky gems - 8p
wool - from a ball i was given estimated cost is less than a penny but i will call it 1p
DST-only used a tiny amount to sick the image on the inside so will call it 1p
Tag & brad - 10p
Total cost.............£0.40

Sketch Saturday

I am so behind with posting on my blog!! I will be playing catch up over the next few days.

Here's my DT card for sketch Saturday.

This card should come with a health warning to wear sunglasses.........lol. I tried to think outside of my 'cute card' box but i don't think it has worked!! I love funky styles but just can't seem to get them quite right. I suppose with a bit of practice i may get it one day!

In all honesty i don't like the card so would love to hear your comments on how to improve this style.

Thanks for looking. x

House Mouse Challenge #3

This weeks challenge is a sketch:

With the sketch you can - flip it, stretch it, shrink it, twist it, add accents to it BUT you MUST be able to see the original sketch on your project.

Here's the card i made (at 4am this morning.......lol)

Wish i could say i'm gong to bed now as i've been up since 3am but unfortunately i have to get ready for our day out shopping for school supplies!! My eldest is going to High School in 2 days!! Where does the time go.

Thanks for looking. x