Happy Valentine's Day & Card Patterns Sketch # 2

Have you planned anything special for today? We don't do anything special. It's just a regular Saturday. As promised I would reveal the card that I made for Eric. This card is based on the sketch I designed for my Valentine's Card Sketch Challenge.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Little Yellow Bicycle Love Letters Rub-ons: Making Memories Button: Autumn Leaves Tools: Martha Stewart ZigZag Edge Punch, Martha Stewart Scalloped Dot Edge Punch Ink: VersaColor Charcoal Other: cord

I want to thank all the girls who participated in the Valentine's Card Sketch Challenge. I really liked all the cards. It is so nice to see that each take on the sketch is different. I am glad that the Random Generator picked two winners for me, because I couldn't make a choice myself.

The winner of the ShortCuts Clear Card Blanks Sampler Pack is....



And the winner of the ShortCuts Gift Card Holder Folders Sampler Pack is...



That brings us to.....Anja and Monique! Congrats, girls!! Please e-mail me your address and I will send you the Sampler Pack.

Saturday means a new sketch over at Card Patterns. It was so good to see that so many of you joined us last week. You made our debut a success, so......thank you! I hope you will join us this week again. You can find Michelle's Sketch # 2 here. This is my take on this week's sketch. I created this one with My Mind's Eye scraps.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: My Mind's Eye Magnolia Letter Stickers: Bookworks Mini ABC Letters and Numbers Pearls: Kaisercraft Tools: sewing machine Ink: VersaColor Pinecone

Card Pattern's Guest Designer for week 2 is Liz Weber. If you play along this week you'll have a chance to be chosen as Guest Designer for Sketch # 4. How exciting would that be?

Have a great weekend!

Valentine's Card Sketch Challenge

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I thought it would be nice to organize a challenge. You know I love making cards based on a sketch. This time I draw a sketch myself and challenge you to make a Valentine’s card based on this sketch.



Of course I made a card myself, but I can’t share it yet as my own sweet Valentine reads my blog. So I’ll leave you with a sneak peek of my card.



Will you play along? I can’t wait to see your version of my sketch. To share your card leave a direct link to your card (not a general link to your blog) using Mister Linky. Deadline is Friday February 13th at midnight. I will randomly pick 2 winners on Valentine’s Day. One will receive a ShortCuts Clear Card Blanks Sampler Pack, and the other one will receive a ShortCuts Gift Card Holder Folder Sampler Pack.


Please use the Mister Linky widget only to share your card. Any other comments can be left in the comment field....as usual.

Have a wonderful week!

WCMD - Challenge 4

As promised, I would show you the 4th challenge of the World Card Making Day online crop on the Dolls & Decorations forum. I designed a simple sketch, and made a Christmas card.....again with the yummy My Mind's Eye papers. I just can't get enough of the lovely colors and designs. Since everyone was so enthusiastic about the online card crop I scheduled another one for November 15th. I am sure that one will be fun too. Here's my sketch.....



And here's my take on my own sketch...



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper, die-cuts: My Mind's Eye Be Merry Rub-ons: Imaginisce Merry Christmas Tools: Fiskars Winter Greetings embossing border punch Ink: VersaColor Pinecone #171 Other: ribbon

If you would like to try out my sketch, don't forget to link me up so I can take a look at it.

Enjoy your day!

My Sketch For 2 Sketches 4 You

Since the beginning of June Monday is my favorite day of the week, because Monday means a new sketch over at 2 Sketches 4 You. This week you don't get 1 sketch, but 2 sketches. The regular sketch (#7) is designed by Kazan. The bonus sketch is designed by.....ME!!! The Design Team gets a chance to also design a sketch which will be added to the blog as a bonus sketch. You won't be able to win a prize with the bonus sketch.....it is just for FUN. I really enjoyed designing a sketch for 2 Sketches 4 You, but I can tell you I was a bit nervous to send it to Kazan and Laura. They both are great sketch designers, so mine had to be....well, you know.....good. Fortunately they liked my sketch, and I truly hope you like it too. I would love to see your card creations based on my sketch.



Here is my card based on my own sketch. I made this card for my brother Peter and his wife Li who are celebrating their 2nd anniversary today. Have a nice day, Peter and Li!



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Scenic Route Loveland, Collage Press, Tinkering Ink Flowers: Prima Marketing Tools: EllisonDesign BigShot, Sizzix Primitive Hearts die, QuicKutz Cookie Cutter Nesting Flowers, QuicKutz Alphabet Maddie Anne, Coluzzle Circle Template, sewing machine Other: crystal rhinestones, chipboard

I haven't been able to make a card based on Kazan's Sketch #7 this week as we are staying here with no scrapbook supplies. I will make a card when we get back home later this week.

Au revoir!

Expecting

My brother Peter and his wife Li are expecting their first child. The baby is due March 2, 2009. Needless to say, we are very, very happy for them. I made them a card to congratulate them on this wonderful news. The card is based on the sketch that Kazan Clark made for Caardvarks.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Sassafras Lass Flowers: Bazzill, Prima Marketing Ribbon: American Crafts Tools: EllisonDesign BigShot, QuicKutz Photo Corner die, Studio Skinni Mini Alphabet, Fiskars Threading Water punch, sewing machine Other: S.E.I. brad

Enjoy your weekend!

12 Years of Love

Today Eric and I are celebrating our 12th anniversary. We are not married, so we always celebrate the date that we officially started dating....August 1st, 1996. Of course I had to make him a card. The card is based on the sketch that Laura Davis made for Caardvarks. It has been too long since I joined one of the Caardvarks challenges, so it was fun to play along again.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Scenic Route Laurel Ribbon: local market Tools: EllisonDesign BigShot, Sizzix Heart #1 die, QuicKutz Photo Corner die, sewing machine Letters: Heidi Swapp Chipboard Alphabet Other: chipboard

Have a nice day! And thanks for all your sweet comments.

Laura Sketch 5

Today is my part-time day so I had a little time to make a card following Laura's Sketch 5 at 2 Sketches 4 You. This time I used some Crate papers from the Polka Dot Whimsy July kit that I received last week. I think that the papers are perfect for a baby boy card, so that's what I made.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Crate Paper Ribbon: local market Embellishments: S.E.I. brad, Rusty Pickle button Rub-ons: Sassafras Lass Stamps: My Sentiments Exactly! Multi Retro Ink: VersaColor Pinecone #171 Tools: EllisonDesign BigShot, Sizzix Traditional Bookplate die, sewing machine

My first DT card for 2 Sketches 4 You is also finished, but I can't show it yet. Not even a sneak peek. Sorry, girls! You'll have to wait till Monday. I can tell you though that it is a great sketch.....as always, so don't forget to check in on the 2 Sketches 4 You blog on Monday.

I received the Blogging Friends Forever award from Marije and Wilma. Thanks, girls!! I love visiting your blog, and I appreciate you also stop by and comment on my blog.

Carla, my blogging friend and fellow DT member at 2 Sketches 4 You, made it into the Paper Crafts Gallery Idol Top 10. Not a real surprise to me, because Carla's cards are simply gorgeous. She has a great style, and I truly hope she will win the contest. First she has to make it into the Top 5 and I am sure she will, but......she can always use some extra votes. You can find her unique card here. If you like it as much as I do just follow the link in her blog post and vote for Carla.

Well, I am off to prepare dinner and play a game with Fleur. Enjoy your day!

Woot...Woot...another TOOOOOTTTT!!

I am sooooo thrilled!!! I submitted 2 cards for the 2 Sketches 4 You DT call and this weekend I received an e-mail from Kazan and Laura to officially invite me to the Fall DT for 2 Sketches 4 You. Wooohooo!! I guess I don't have to tell you how excited I was to find their e-mail in my inbox. I guess you all know that I am a huge fan of 2 Sketches 4 You since the very first moment, and I love to be part of the DT for 3 months. Kazan and Laura had the difficult task to pick only 6 girls out of many, many applications. I am sure it wasn't easy, but they have chosen an amazing and very talented team. The other DT members are Ashild, Carla, Joke, Lisette and Pam. I was so excited to find out that my SIL Lisette and I both got selected for the DT. How cool is that!! We didn't tell each other about our application, so it was a huge surprise. I look forward to working with all these talented ladies and to inspire you with our cards. Kazan and Laura, thank you so much for the opportunity. Here is the card that I made based on Kazan's DT sketch.





Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: CherryArte Ribbon: May Arts Tools: Sizzix die-cutting machine, Sizzix Paper Sculpting Daisy die, QuicKutz Alphabet Studio Skinni Mini, sewing machine Other: button, thread

The other card that got me into the DT is out for publication. I have never thought that I would ever be able to use these 3 words....out for publication.



Supplies: Digital Scrapbooking Kit Truly Blessed by Cori Gammon at Scrap Artist.

It seems that everything is happening at once now. I got selected for the fab 2 Sketches 4 You DT, and I will have my first pubs in 2 Dutch magazines. Next month I will have a few of my layouts pubbed in Scrapbook Magazine, and in September I will have some of my cards pubbed in Cards Only. I am a very down to earth person, but I must honestly admit that I am very excited about these opportunities. So a big thanks to everyone involved.

Now that I met all magazine deadlines I can scrap for me again. Of course all layouts and cards are for me, but I can't show you anything yet. Not even a sneak peek.....sorry!!

Thanks you all for your sweet comments, and talk to you soon!

Kazan's Sketch 5

I have a confession to make....I am addicted to the sketches at 2 Sketches 4 You. As soon as I have finished my card I want it to be Monday again, so I can start on the new sketch. I know I am not the only one because by stopping by other girls' blogs I found out there are more girls addicted to 2 Sketches 4 You. LOL! Yesterday evening I made a card based on Kazan's Sketch 5. I started with different papers but got stuck as I didn't really like the papers that I had chosen. So.....I switched to October Afternoon. Their Detours and Daydream papers are so yummy! I love the pink/brown color combination.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned papers: October Afternoon Chipboard: Maya Road Fresh Chipboard Library, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Alphabet Newsprint Brown Ink: VersaColor Pinecone #171 Tools: sewing machine Other: ribbon, Martha Stewart Royal Butterfly die-cuts, Hotfix pink rhinestones, Uniball Signo white

Thanks to Carla I could use some Martha Stewart butterfly die cuts on this card. I won this gorgeous card on her blog, and along with the card she also sent me the butterflies and some other die cuts. Carla is one of the contestants in the Paper Crafts Gallery Idol, and of course she would love to make it into the Top 10. She made a fabulous card for this week's monochromatic theme. If you like her card as much as I do follow the link in her post and vote for her!

Have a nice day!

Happy Anniversary, and Laura's Sketch 4

Today my SIL Lisette and her husband David are celebrating their 11th anniversary. Congratulations, Lisette & David. Wishing you a wonderful day. Here is the card I made for them...



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Scenic Route Laurel, Little Yellow Bicycle Delightful Flowers: Petaloo Stamps: Autumn Leaves Love Clear Stamp Ink: Versafine Onyx Black Embellishments: brad, button, ribbon and thread

I also played along with Laura's Sketch 4 on 2 Sketches 4 You. For this card I used a ShortCuts Gift Card Holder Folder. Do you remember that I won a sampler pack of these Gift Card Holder Folders with my Card of the Week? I received my prize last Tuesday. The sampler pack contains 40 cards, so I am sure you will see more cards with this product. The cards are easy to assemble and lots of fun to play with. You can check the ShortCuts blog for more ideas.





Supplies: Card: Short Cuts Gift Card Holder Patterned paper: Pink Paislee Spring Fling Tools: Sizzix Flower Power #1 die Letters: Pink Paislee Alphabet Stickers Ink: VersaColor Pinecone (#171) Embellishments: button, thread and ribbon Other: chipboard

Enjoy your weekend, and thanks for your sweet comments.

My Own Sketch

It is the 15th of the month, so time for a new card sketch challenge on the Dolls & Decorations forum. I designed a sketch myself this time. The design is quite simple as I still struggle with designing sketches in Photoshop Elements 6. I wish I could make them like Becky Fleck, but I don't know how to do it and have no idea how to add any elements like flowers, scalloped borders, and so on without using a digital scrapbook kit. If anyone has a (link to a) tutorial on how to create sketches in PSE6 I would love to receive it. :)





Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Making Memories Noteworthy Flowers: Prima Marketing Flowers Essentials Buttons: Rusty Pickle Ribbon: Prima Marketing Ink: VersaColor Pinecone (#171) Letters: Making Memories Tiny Alphas Brown Ledger Other: fabric scalloped border, staples

If you decide to make a card based on this sketch don't forget to leave me a comment, because I would love to see your card.

Last Friday our new dining table and 6 chairs were delivered. You can visit Eric's blog to see what it looks like.

Card Sketches

Again at the very last moment I managed to create a card based on Kazan's Sketch 4 at 2 Sketches 4 You. I simply didn't have much time to start sooner. I had some other projects to finish first, and this week was also full of activities at school, and at the girls' sports clubs. Here is my card using Kazan's sketch...





Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Scenic Route Ashville Ribbon: American Crafts Buttons: Rusty Pickle Rub-ons: Making Memories Alphabet Heidi Black Tools: Sizzix BigShot, Sizzix Flower Power #1 die, Ellison Design Circles die, QuicKutz Alphabet Studio Skinni Mini, We R Memory Keepers Crop-a-Dile, Coluzzle File Folder template, Sewing machine Ink: VersaColor Pinecone (#171) Other: We R Memory Keepers large eyelets, thread, chipboard

I also made a card for My Sketch World. The card sketch for July as well as the other DT cards can be found here. I am not too happy about my card, but I couldn't come up with anything better than this.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Sassafras Lass Letters: American Crafts Foam Thickers Daiquiri, Making Memories Alphabet Rub-ons Heidi Black Tools: Sizzix BigShot, Ellison Design Stars die, Sewing machine Other: Tulip Puffy Paint white

Enjoy your weekend!

Card of the Week

I checked the 2 Sketches 4 You blog this afternoon - just curious if they already announced a winner - and was very surprised to find out that my card (see yesterday's post) was chosen as card of the week. Wooohooo! As every week there were many gorgeous entries, and I just couldn't believe that Laura and Kazan picked my card. Thanks, girls! If you are not familiar with 2 Sketches 4 You yet you should really check their blog.

I totally forgot to mention that I received the Brillante Weblog Award from Cecilia, Hanneke, Marga, Marije, Petra and Rozella.

Who gets the "Brillante Webblog Award"? Websites and blogs, which by its currency, the issues of choice and for their designs are especially noteworthy.

Thank You, girls. I really appreciate this. Since I am a bit late posting about this award many of my favorite blogs already got an award, so I won't be passing it on. However, there is a blog that I discovered recently and would like to address to you. It is Carla's Blog, and her blog is absolutely worth a visit. Carla is a very talented card maker, and makes gorgeous layouts too. She made it into the PaperCrafts Gallery Idol Top 20, and her cards are stunnng.

Take care, and talk to you soon!

Laura's Sketch 3

It wasn't until this afternoon that I finally had some time to make a card for Laura's Sketch 3 at 2 Sketches 4 You. Fortunately I am 8 hours ahead, so I am still in time for today's deadline. I used some Cosmo Cricket and Chatterbox papers from Polka Dot Whimsy's June kit. The colorful papers are perfect for this time of year.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, KI Memories Lace Cardstock Patterned paper: Cosmo Cricket, Chatterbox Ribbon: brand unknown Stamp: Stamps Away Tools: QuicKutz Cookie Cutter Nesting Flowers, EK Success Circle Punch, Fiskars Threading Water Punch, Sewing machine Other: Versafine Onyx Black

Enjoy your weekend!

Miss You

It is the 1st of the month, so time for a new card and layout sketch challenge on the Dolls & Decorations forum. I picked a sketch by Pencil Lines for the layout challenge. Unfortunately I was too busy to create a layout based on the sketch, so nothing to show you yet. I guess I will be able to show you my layout later this week.

I did create a card for the card sketch challenge though. I asked the talented Kazan Clark permission to use one of her sketches. She is not only very creative, but also a very nice and friendly person. I am glad I met her through My Sketch World. If you like Kazan's sketches as much as I do you should be checking the blog 2 Sketches 4 You. Kazan and her friend Laura Davis launched this sketch blog a month ago, and it is a great source for inspiration. So....if you are looking for inspiration to make some cards hop over to 2 Sketches 4 You.



Here is my take on the sketch. I just can't get enough of the gorgeous Delightful patterned papers by Little Yellow Bicycle. I made this card for a blog friend.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper White Patterned paper: Delightful Sharon Ann by Little Yellow Bicycle Stickers: Heidi Swapp Damask White, Pink Paislee Alphabet Stickers Button: Creative Café Tools: Fiskars Threading Water punch, EK Success Whale Punch Retro Flowers, sewing machine Pen: Uniball Signo White

Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful day! The weather is beautiful over here. Unfortunately I have to work today.

Kazan's Sketch 3

Last Monday Kazan posted a new sketch on 2 Sketches 4 You, and of course I play along again. This time I used the sketch to make a card for a friend who will get married on Friday June 27th. I don't think she visits my blog frequently, so it is safe to already showcase my card.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill White Patterned papers: Scenic Route Loveland Button: Rusty Pickle Rub-ons: Scenic Route, Basic Grey Ribbon: brand unknown Tools: Sizzix Double Hearts die, Sizzix Circles die, EK Success Circle Punch, Sewing machine Embossing powder: psychedelic StampWorld Other: safety pin, thread

Have a nice day!

Laura's Sketch 2

I so love to work with the sketches designed by Kazan and Laura for their sketch blog 2 Sketches 4 You. This week it is Laura's turn and I created a card based on her Sketch 2. Again I used the gorgeous Delightful papers by Little Yellow Bicycle. I really love the colors of these papers.



SUPPLIES: Cardstock: Bazzill White Patterned paper: Delightful by Little Yellow Bicycle Chipboard: Maya Road Butterflies and Bugs Ribbon: Bazzill Tools: EK Success Corner Rounder Large, Fiskars Threading Water Punch, Sewing Machine Other: safety pin, white tag Font: Arial

Another Card

I have been working on a few things, but can't post them yet. So, in the meantime I thought I'd share another card with you. I participated in the biggest swap ever and had to send a card to Robyn in Australia. I received an e-mail from Robyn yesterday letting me know that she received my card, so now I can also showcase it on my blog. The card - again with my favorite Scenic Route papers - is based on Laura's Sketch 1 posted on 2 Sketches 4 You earlier this month.



Supplies: Bazzill cardstock, Scenic Route Laurel PPs, Prima Flowers, Making Memories Tiny Alphabet Stickers, QuicKutz Cookie Cutter Nesting Flowers, Hotfix Crystal Rhinestones, Tulip Puffy Paint, and ribbon.

Have a wonderful day!

Card Sketches

Last Saturday the first card sketch for June was posted on My Sketch World. Again I used Scenic Route's Lynden PPs. I made this card last Saturday when we stayed with my parents in Ouddorp for the weekend. The sketch and cards by the DT can be found here.



Supplies: Bazzill cardstock, Scenic Route Lynden PPs, American Crafts ribbon, Making Memories brad and Alphabet Rub-ons Heidi Black, Rusty Pickle buttons and EK Success Corner Punch - Round Large.

And yesterday it was time for another card sketch on the Dolls & Decorations forum. I used one of the latest card sketches by Becky Fleck from Pagemaps. I used some girlie Sassafras Lass left overs for this card. I might send this one to one of my friends who is expecting a baby girl.



Supplies: Bazzill cardstock, Sassafras Lass In Stitches PPs, Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Bazzill Flowers, white brad, QuicKutz Olivia Alpabet dies, EK Success Corner Punch - Round Large, and sewing machine.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday Envelope

My dear friend Irma celebrates her 40th birthday tomorrow. Since she didn't know what to ask we bought her a gift coupon. Instead of wrapping it up in wrapping-paper I made an envelope. I used Kazan's Sketch 2 for this envelope. I really love the sketches at 2 Sketches 4 You. I am already looking forward to the new sketch by Laura.




Supplies: Bazzill cardstock, Sassafras Lass PPs, DCWV Adhesive Mat Stack Brights, Artemio flowers, Prima Flowers, EK Success Flower Punch, QuicKutz Olivia Alphabet, Ribbon, We R Memory Keepers Crop-a-Dile and Eyelets, Hotfix Crystal Rhinestones and sewing machine.