CPS 143

I spent a lot of time on DT assignments the past few weeks as I had to meet quite some deadlines. I still have to finish some DT assignments but I wanted to have some "me time" today and create a project that I chose myself. Last Wednesday I received the gorgeous Very Merry collection by October Afternoon. I told myself not to buy more Christmas papers, but I couldn't resist October Afternoon's Christmas collection? I just love their collections too much. The project of my choice today is a card based on Sketch 143 at CPS. I enjoyed playing with my Papertrey Ink stamps.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Papertrey Ink (Vintage Cream) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Very Merry Button: Papertrey Ink Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Vintage Labels, Signature Christmas, Background Basics: Text Styles II) Ink: Papertrey Ink, Versafine Vintage Sepia Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels One, Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop edge punch, Cuttlebug Ice Crystal, sewing machine Twine: Jillibean Soup Other: Ranger Stickles, foamtape

We have to wake up early tomorrow morning as Sanne has to do the test for swimming diploma B at 8am. I was really excited when she got a notification last Friday. She passed the test for diploma A on October 3rd, and only 8 weeks later she goes for B! She is a bit nervous as she has some problems with the freestyle (crawl) technique. I told her she can do it, but she is not too confident about it. Hopefully she will be able to enjoy herself tomorrow.

CPS #130

This week Jillibean Soup is a sponsor of the card challenge blog Card Positioning Systems. This week a few of the Jillibean Soup Design Team members have participated in Sketch #130 as well. Here's my take on this week's sketch...



Supplies: all by Jillibean Soup except for button (Autumn Leaves)

Have a wonderful day!

CPS125 - Christmas In July

I am just in time for this week's sketch over at Card Positioning Systems. When I saw Sketch 125 I felt the urge to create a Christmas card. I don't know why, but I really wanted to use my Cuttlebug Ice Crystal die. So.....I digged into my October Afternoon stash and created a card using last year's Good Sheer collection.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: October Afternoon Good Sheer Rub-ons: Pebbles Inc. Button: Rusty Pickle Tools: Cuttlebug Ice Crystal, QuicKutz Nesting Flowers, EK Success circle punch, sewing machine Glitter: Ranger Stickles Ink: VersaColor Pinecone

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CPS124

Card Positioning Systems is one of my favorite sketch blogs. However, it has been a while since I played along with their weekly sketches and I missed it. Now that all assignments are done I have time to do some challenges again. This afternoon I made this card based on CPS Sketch 124.



Supplies: Cardstock, ribbon: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: October Afternoon Cherry Hill, Good Sheer Button: Creative Café Rub-ons: Melissa Frances Tools: Stampin'Up! 3/4" Circle punch, Sizzix Build a Flower #3, sewing machine Ink: VersaColor Pinecone Other: thread

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sad News

I made this card for my grandma. Last Thursday her daughter (my dad's sister) passed away in her sleep unexpectedly. I feel very sorry for my grandma. She is 96 year old, and needless to say the loss of her daughter has a huge emotional impact on her. She is going through a very hard time, and I truly hope that she will be able to cope with her loss.

The design of this card is based on CPS Sketch 106.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Making Memories Greenhouse Paperie Letter stickers: Prima Marketing Chipboard: Maya Road Ink: VersaColor Pinecone Tools: sewing machine

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CPS Sketch 103

I was lucky to be able to work with the gorgeous Minestrone collection by Jillibean Soup for Scrapbook Magazine. I had some scraps left that I used to make this card based on Sketch 103 over at CPS. My dear friend Jane inspired me to use a circle on my card. If you are not familiar with Jane's work yet you should really check her blog. Her work is gorgeous.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Jillibean Soup Minestrone Rub-ons: Melissa France Tools: EK Success Large Corner Punch, Coluzzle Circle Template Ink: VersaColor Pinecone Other: ribbon

Do you have a favorite scrapbook tool? My favorite tool is my Fiskars Paper Trimmer. Last Friday it fell from my desk and.....it broke. :( I immediately ordered a new one on eBay for a very, very reasonable price. I ♥ eBay. It had to arrive from the UK, so it took a few days, but look what I received yesterday.....



I am so glad I can work with my trimmer again.

I'll be back tomorrow with my card for the new Card Patterns sketch.

ShortCuts & CPS

I am huge fan of the sketches by Card Positioning Systems, so I am excited that ShortCuts is sponsoring Card Positioning Systems' 2nd anniversary today and yesterday. The ShortCuts DT was asked to make a card based on CPS Sketch 102. Some of the CPS DT members also worked with a ShortCuts clear card blank, and they did a wonderful job. Here is my take on the CPS sketch. I cut down a ShortCuts Clear Full Sheet (8.5x11") to create a square card.





Supplies: ShortCuts Clear Sheet Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Little Yellow Bicycle Love Letters Flower: Prima Marketing Button: Buttons Galore Rub-ons: Melissa Frances Tools: Martha Stewart Scalloped Dot Edge Punch Ink: VersaColor Pinecone Other: ribbon, cord

My "Scrambled Saying" words:

"would" & "CPS" & "2nd"

Does this sound like abracadabra to you? Hop over to the ShortCuts blog and find out more. And also visit the blogs of Carla, Joy and Melyssa.

I'll be back tomorrow to announce the winner of my Valentine's Card Sketch Challenge. You still have till midnight today to play along. Two winners will get a ShortCuts Sampler Pack. Tomorrow I'll also reveal my own take on the Valentine's sketch, and.......my card for the new Card Patterns' sketch.

CPS 100

Last evening I made this card based on Sketch 100 over at Card Positioning Systems. I thought I missed the deadline, but found out earlier this week that I was still in time to submit my card for the contest. I really enjoy making cards based on a sketch. A sketch is a great help to design your card, and not only when you lack inspiration. Besides, I love seeing how everyone interprets a sketch in a different way. No card based on the same sketch is alike. This is my take on sketch 100. Again I used the lovely Love Notes collection by Making Memories. I just can't get enough of these papers.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper, pin: Making Memories Love Notes Button: Rusty Pickle Rub-ons: Melissa Frances Tools: Martha Stewart Scalloped Dot Edge Punch, EK Success Retro Flower Large Punch Ink: VersaColor Pinecone Other: ribbon, cord, Jenni Bowlin Mini Bingo Card, chipboard heart

Thanks for all the sweet comments!

CPS #97

I forgot to make a card for one of my parents' best friends. He is having his birthday today and I wasn't able to send a card in time. Actually....I hadn't made one until early this afternoon. I hopped over to the CPS blog for some inspiration and used their latest sketch #97 for this card. My parents picked up my card on their way to their friend's birthday party so they can hand it over personally. I made a cute mini album this weekend with some Melissa Frances and Making Memories papers. The scraps were used on this card.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Melissa Frances, Making Memories Paperie Tools: Sizzix Big Shot, Sizzix Stars die, QuicKutz Maddie Anne Alphabet Ink: VersaColor Pinecone #171 Other: twine, button, chipboard

I am off from work, and enjoy spending time with our girls, scrapping and baking. At the end of this week I will be leaving for France to spend 4 days (well, actually 2 days as it takes a day to get there) with my co-workers in the snow.

CPS #96

We had quite a relaxing Christmas day. While the girls were playing with My Little Pony and Playmobil Eric took pictures for his photography class assignment and I had some time to scrap. I was really late sending Xmas cards this year and still have to send some cards. *blush* It doesn't make sense anymore to scrap any Xmas cards, so instead I made a few New Year cards like this one. This card is based on CPS sketch #96.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: October Afternoon Good Sheer Letters: American Crafts Foam Thickers Daiquiri Tools: Cuttlebug Cut & Emboss Ice Crystal, sewing machine Other: Ranger Stickles, button

Around 4pm we went to my parents' place for dinner. My brother and SIL came over too. My mom had made us a delicious 3-course meal. We went home at 9.15pm. Tomorrow we will have dinner at my MILs.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Day.

CPS#95 Reader Spotlight, 2S4Y & Xmas CC

I was quite surprised to find out this evening that Linda Beeson from Card Positioning Systems chose me (and my CPS#95 card) to put in the Reader Spotlight this week. You can read more about it here. Thanks for your sweet words, Linda.

It feels like my creativity has already taken a break for the holidays. I can hardly come up with card designs myself, but fortunately there are some great sketch sites like my favorite one....2 Sketches 4 You. I missed a few sketches, but I am catching up. Earlier this week I made this card based on Kazan's Sketch 15. I sent the card to my dear friend Hanneke. She is such a sweet person and very special to me. She lives an hour and a half away from me so we hardly see other. BUT......we e-mail each other daily. Not just one e-mail, but lots of e-mails a day. We always have something to talk about.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Scenic Route Garland Ribbon: Bo Bunny Rub-ons: Imaginisce Merry Christmas Tools: Sizzix Big Shot, Sizzix Stars die Ink: VersaColor Pinecone #171 Other: chipboard

Last Wednesday I made 12 Xmas cupcakes using my new mixer. They were so YUMMY! Instead of a Xmas card I gave my 2 bosses each 4 cupcakes and they both liked the gift.



ETA: Alicia from ShortCuts is having a FROST-y giveaway. She is going to give away FREE Frosted Card Blanks to five (5) lucky readers. Hop over to the ShortCuts blog and leave a comment here.

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your weekend.