Have A Wicked Halloween

I am on a roll!

When I saw the square sketch over at Moxie Fab... my brain went in a slightly different direction.  It's  gift box :)

I used Close To MY Heart B&T paper from a kit called Mischief.  One of the cool changes CTMH made is that the B&T papers are now double sided. This feature makes if perfect for gift boxes.  I also used CTMH August Stamp Of the Month: Wicked

1. Cut CTMH B&T  in box( page 21 , AP index) at 11 inches
2. Cut (2) Shape 1 ( page 26. AP index) at 1.5 inches in Sunset
3. Cut (2) squares 4.5 x4.5
4. Stamped  sentiment from Wicked on Shape 1, black ink
5. Stamped witch from Wicked on 4.5 square, black ink
6. Stamped witches hat on second Shape 1, used edge of hat stamp to finish Witches square. black ink
7. Embellished with brads and ribbon
8. Adhered squares back to back on left flap of the box
9. Adhered Shape 1 back to back on CTMH chipboard on the right flap of the box
10. ENJOY :)

Have not quite figured out what is going inside, but the box is pretty deep... some candy, a big cookie... a set of cards to use.  Still thinking about it.  Any ideas?

You can create!
Julia

Hi ( Moxie Fab Shaped Sketch Challenge)

When I saw this sketch this morning on Moxie Fab, I knew instantly that I wanted to give this sketch a go.   Off to my corner of the garage to create.

 To make this card I used the Sophia Kit from Close To My Heart.  Here is the list of cuts I made on the Cricut with the Art Philosophy Cartridge:

1. 5 inch scallop card in Hollyhock ( page 41 AP index)
2. 4.75 inch scallop layer in White Daisy ( page 41 index)
3. (3) 3.25 inch circles in B&T.  2 of these circles were cut in to quarters. ***see note***
4. 1.5 inch Font Layer letter h (page 46 AP index) and 1.5 inch Font Layer letter i (page 38 AP index) in Hollyhock
5. 2 inch circle3 ( page 41 AP index)

 I offset the White Daisy layer on to the Holly Hock card and then added the stripped B& T circle to the middle.  ***If I were to make this card again, I would have made the 3 circles at 3.5 inches so the edges would  fit UNDER the white daisy layer.  I think it would be a cleaner finished card.  I added the 2  quarter circles in floral B&T.

I added brads to the font letters (through the White daisy Circle 3) and then adhered the circle with pop dots.  I added the bling stick pins for some sparkle.

You Can Create,
Julia

 

With All My Heart

This is the most recent sketch from 2Sketches 4 U.Here is what I ended up with. When looking through my file of inspiration cards, I noticed lots and lots of cards with "paper quilts". That is definitely where I was headed when I started this card.



I once again used CTMH's Key To My Heart paper. I am please with the way this one came out. I think I will give it to one of the kid's teachers with a "Thank you with ALL my heart" message inside.

Thanks for looking,
Julia

Wish

I wish you could see how pretty this card is! The pattern on the purple paper is glittery, the blue paper is metallic, and I used pearl Create-a -Shade paint from CTMH on the flower too. It has subtle BLING :)

This card is based on the sketch challenge over at 2sketches4 you(Laura's Sketch #21).

Thanks for looking!

Julia

Happy 4 U!

Whoo Hooo! I am on a roll. Two weeks in a row I have been able to participate in the 2Sketches4U challenge.


I used scraps from CTMH Rough and Tumble Kit, plus some odds and ends that I had.

This card is based on Kazan's sketch # 21 shown above. I rotated the sketch for my card and am happy with the results.

This was going to be a birthday card, but ended up going in a different direction. I love when I set out to do one thing and end up with something so totally better then I first imagined.

Thanks for looking,
Juia

Thank You Card ( Laura Sketch 20)

I am very happy with how this card came out. As soon as I saw Laura's Sketch 20 on 2sketches4You this week, I knew that I wanted to make a it a "flap card" Here is what it looks like open:
Papers: CTMH Notebook
Stamps: Simple Stitches,Say It with Style
Flower: Petaloo


Thanks for looking,
Julia

Bloom

I created this card for the 2 Sketches 4 U blog. It is Laura's sketch # 19 I follow this blog EVERY week, but this week I can participate.

The papers I used are from CTMH Emporium Creative Basics.

The flower is made of strips of paper folded for dimension. I am glad I got to make this card.
I cut the letters using Jasmine on the Cricut.

Thanks for looking,
Julia

2 Sketches 4 You: Laura Sketch 6

Ok...this card has 2 sources of inspiration.

#1 This card is based on 2 Sketches 4 you: Laura Sketch #6:#2: I used the color scheme and stamp motif from this shirt I recently purchased.


And here is my card. I really need a good tutorial on heat embossing. I am not very good at it. Any one know how to keep stray powder from clinging to the paper??? Any feed back would be appreciated.

Thanks for looking,
Julia

Paper: CTMH Twilight and Black
Black embossing powder
Stamps: CTMH Say it With Style and With Love

Laura Sketch # 5: 2 Sketches 4 You

This week's sketch on 2 Sketches 4 You was provided by Laura. Here is her sketch:
Here is what I came up with. I do not know who made the cute stripe paper. (If you do, please leave a comment so I can give proper credit)
The chipboard is from Love, Elsie. It is sooo hard to keep track of where the buttons and bling are from...sorry!

The stamp is from CTMH: Say it With Style


Thanks for looking,
Julia

Kazan's Sketch 5: Shine

Here is another great sketch from 2 Sketches 4 U...

As usual, my card looks a bit different from Kazan's sketch, but I am happy with it.

Thanks for looking,
Julia

Paper: CTMH: Free Spirit

Chino Crop Swap July ( part 1)

I know I said that I was not going to participate in any swaps for a while, but I needed to ANGEL 2 spots in my Chino Crop Swap. I did not have a lot of time to get this done, so "cheated" a bit...

Remember when I was messing with a sketch in May? I had 2 LO's already done, so I completed 3 others to make my 5. Here are 2 that are different from the others. ( I made a 2nd Christmas one) I really like this sketch and think I will use it again in the future.

I will share what I did for the 2nd spot in a day or two.

Thanks for looking,
Julia

Thank you with all my heart

This card is based on card sketch found on 2 sketches 4 you.
I tweaked the orientation of the sketch, and am please with the outcome.

Thanks for looking,
Julia

Papers used: CTMH Sweet Harmony

page 72 and 73: Decorating the Rose Parade Float

This LO is based on a sketch I found on the Sketches R Us Blog: It's a one page sketch, so I had to strech it. I am please with the outcome.
I used Basic Grey Papers to create this LO. The title was cut with Cricut Alphalicious and the flowers were cut with Cricut Walk in My Garden.

Thanks for looking
Julia

messin' with sketches

I know this sketch is by Erica Hildebrand, but I can not find a blog or website to reference where this sketch is from. There are several reasons I like this sketch. It is very linear. I like linear. I notice many of my LO's have that quality. The layers of paper on this LO however are a stretch for me.

The first LO I did , I used CTMH Caprice papers. I am quite pleased with. I think it is very pretty. I am not sure exactly how I will use this LO...but I like it none the less.

This second LO I am afraid that it has too much green or maybe too much brown or not enough of...something. So, I am not so sure of this one. Becky wanted me to use these papers to make a Christmas LO for her growing stash of Christmas pictures. I am not so sure, she is going to like the outcome. I am sure she will tweek it just the right way to make it PERFECT.


Thanks for looking,
Julia

I love SKETCHES

This sketch is made by Tiare Smith


I have a love affair with sketches. I have a sketch saved and used it today to make 2 really cool LO's. The first one I am not sure what I will use for. The second will be used for my accumulation of Disney pictures.

Thanks for looking
Julia

Swap #2 of 2008: Done

This was another swap sketch....1 sketch, 16 pages

The title was left off on purpose. Each participant will get an extra strip of paper to make their title in the future...

Fun Fun Fun!!!

Julia

PS...If you love sketches,check out this BLOG. This sketch is a pencil line sketch .