Triple the Sketch Anniversary

I check into Triple the Sketch often. I can't say I have done a lot of their weekly challenges, but I have copied some sketches and they're in my inspiration file. I think I still have the "old" blinkie on my blog! Anyway -- it's their First Anniversary!

I created this piece in honor of their anniversary. You can see the sketch here. They are giving away some AWESOME blog candy to a random entry!

If you visit my blog often, you know I have a couple of children. My oldest who is 17 is currently sick with abdominal pain that we do not know the cause of. She has to go for a colonoscopy and an endoscopy on Wenesday to see if we can find out exactly what is causing her all this pain. As I made this card (because it is a 5.5" x 5.5" card in a frame) I thought of this saying, which is a stamp from Unity. LIVE ALL THE DAYS OF YOUR LIFE. Now I am thinking that her pain is something normal and easily treatable but you know there's always a possiblity that it could be something more. I am sure she is going to live a normal healthy life and she should do what this card says anyway and LIVE All the Days of her life. I love you Manda!

And the other details in case you'd like to know them: Paper is from an Apron Strings Designs kit, the ribbon was purchase at All That Scraps, Stamp is Unity, and I made the little crocheted flower.

Thanks for stopping by! I am sure there'll be more soon...I just can't stop creating these days and it's GREAT!

Paper Blooms - Challenge #1

I was blurfing...you know how that goes...jump from one blog to another and pretty soon you don't know where you are or how you got there. Well, that happened to me tonight and I happened across a blog called Paper Blooms that was issuing Challenge #1!! I was so excited...nothing I like better than a challenge!!


It was two parts - sketch and color. The color challenge was lavender, green and white or cream. I always prefer cream to white, so here it is. I am also usually a clean and simple kind of person and this does have that clean and simple look, but MORE than my usual. LOL

So I did a folded ribbon technique and the flower center is made from Dew Drops - purchased at CropStop.com along with my 3-D QuicKutz die, but I can't help it - I LOVE THEM!! And since this challenge was issued by Paper Blooms, I figured a Paper Bloom would be appropriate (at least that is how I validated it to myself). I also put that paper bloom through my Cuttlebug using the Script embossing folder and popped it all up on foam dots! The sentiment is from Verve. Cardstock and ribbon are both CTMH. And I think that's about all there is to say about this one.

I am not 100% sure I LOVE the way it came out, but it's growing on me! Thanks for stopping by and I did actually post a little party favor a little bit earlier today, so be sure to scroll down to see it. It was EPLS!

Party Favors - Really Cute Ones!!

Yesterday as I was "cruising" around SCS, I decided to go through their resource center, as I had not been there in a while. I found the CUTEST little party favor there and the instructions were SUPER EASY! I was actually able to make this one while waiting for people to arrive for my son's birthday party (HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY DEVIN!!!)

Isn't it just the cutest?!?! Anyway, just figured I would pop this one up here for your viewing. I also scored and cute more to do little Easter "gifts" for my nieces and nephews. I am thinking just cute spring-like paper and a little tag tied into the ribbon that says Happy Easter and they'll be good to go!! So you know, you can fit 3-4 of the Hershey's individually wrapped chocolate eggs in here! I will post a few pictures of the birthday boy tomorrow!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Danni's Dream - Flutter By Challenge

I found a blog today - I don't remember how...well I do sort of - I was on Unity Hip Hop thread and followed a blog, which led me to another blog...you get the picture. Anyway - I ended up finding Danni's Dreams and she had a challenge! You must know that I just LOVE a challenge. This one was - NO DESIGNER PAPER!


If you look at the post below - you will see a cute card that I was thinking I could enter. I then realized that the flower was made with DP. Darn! But - an opportunity for a few more cards - and an opportunity to use my new 3-D QuicKutz dies (that I just ADORE!) So these two cards are the result of the No DP Challenge!


I am thinking they are pretty cute! Both the phrases are from Cuttlebug. The yellow and green cardstock are both CTMH. The cards bases are textured from DCWV. Ribbons are just on rolls from Michael's. Buttons are Doodlebug.


As always - thanks for visiting. The mojo is obviously now in full gear, so I am sure there'll be more for you to see soon!!

Unity Hip Hop Challenge

Today's challenge over at the Unity Hip Hip was three layers and three colors - no more, you could do less. Which makes me ask - how do you truly count a layer?!?!


At most this card would be three layers - leaf, flower, flower center. This card was created with one of the new 3-D QuicKutz dies - which I am TRULY LOVING!! The stamp, of course, is Unity. It's from the March Kit of the Month which I personally just got in yesterday! I have seen SOOOO many great creations with it throughout the month that I just had to have it!

I thought the simple sentiment was perfect for my simple card!

The papers are from an Apron Strings Designs kit - the same kit actually that I used in the post below (if you can believe it). The ink is CTMH Garden Green and the base is actually a premade base from DCWV.

I made this card this morning in literally 10 minutes!! Hope you like it and as always - thanks for taking the time to vising my blog!

Welcome Back Mojo! Time for a 2-fer!!

Hey there and welcome back! If this is your first time here - welcome! You're in luck, because my Mojo is now working just fine!!

I have a new card to share this evening - it's a challenge two-fer!! First, it's this weeks (#36)color challenge from the Color Throwdown blog (pink, orange and turquoise) and it's also this week's sketch challenge for CPS! On top of that I was able to use my Clear Dollar Stamps for which I am a past guest designer for, and I also used an Apron Strings Designs kit to make it! So all in all, it was pretty productive all around! Oh - and I used my nestibilites which were purchased, as always, from CropStop.com.

It's a nice bright perky card - it's a get well card for my daughter. She's 17 and has had abdominal pain for almost a week now and unfortunately the pain isn't getting better. She actually has to go for a colonoscopy and an endoscopy. Luckily she doesn't read my blog or she'd probably kill me for putting that information into blogland for all the world to see. I won't tell her if you don't! :) LOL

Anyway - I am liking it and I hope you do too!

Thanks for stopping by and hopefully, I'll have more to show you tomorrow!!

Beate's Weekend Sketch CropStop Style!

Okay - for somebody who hasn't had time for any scrapping lately - I hit three challenges tonight! I am feeling the MOJO coming back to me and obviously it's making up for lost time!!



This is for Beate's Weekend Sketch, which I believe was provided by Charmaine. Of course, there was probably a Weekend Deadline, but since I have never done this challenge before and the Mojo has be SOOOO missing, I am not going to worry about a deadline - especially when I was able to make such a lovely card. I will still link it for all to see.




Everything but the sentiment and border punch are available at CropStop.com. All papers and embellishments were part of the January Crafty Kit. The ovals are Nestibilities. The front flower was created using one of the brand new 3-D QuicKutz dies.

Love the way it turned out. Of course, you need to know that I was really trying to make a card for my niece, who will be four on Sunday. Obviously, this is not going to work for her. I guess that means I will have to create some more stuff tomorrow! ***Twist my arm*** LOL

Thanks for visiting. Hopefully, I'll have more to show you tomorrow!!

Amy R Sketch #63

***Second Post Today - Yes - you read that right!! LOL****
Scroll Down to see my CAS challenge off Jenn Buck's blog...

Now - if you review my blog, you will find that I am not really a stamper - I am definitely a scrapper! However, I do have "my share" of stamps - and I do look through all the wonderful stamp blogs out there - as they are full of beautiful art and I can often use a card sketch for a scrapbook page. In this particular case - I did use the card sketch for a card.

This card is for my son Devin's birthday. He'll be 7 on Saturday - and I had this BRILLIANT idea (if I do say so myself) for his card - using Amy R's Sketch #63. Take a look:


The pinwheel is made using a QuicKutz 3-D die that came out in February (I think). I got it from CropStop - as I do with ALL of my QK dies. The ribbon is American Crafts, the papers is part of the Apron Strings Designs February kit and is from the Night Light line by October Afternoon and the sentiment is part of the AmyR stamp set Boutique Sentiments. Brads are Doodlebug Sugar Coated - also from CropStop.

I hope you like it - and more than that - I hope Devin likes it!!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog. Please come back soon - I think my mojo is returning!!

CAS - Take Two

Thanks to all of you who left comments during the Unity Blog Hop!! I am still actually hopping!! But I intend to hop until I get to the end! LOL

Onto my next creative endeavor....Jenn Buck is now doing a weekly sketch challenge...CAS...here's the link - and here's my take on her sketch!

The picture is of my lovely daughter - if you visit often, you'll see her a lot! She's a varsity cheerleader and just to brag a bit - they took second at both States & Nationals this year!!


I am a BIG fan of simple for scrapbooking so I hope to be able to do this challenge every week. And if you've never been to Jenn's blog (shame on you) be ready to be inspired!!

As always - thanks for visiting!!

BLOG HOP!

If you've gotten this far - I am impressed!! I believe I am #120, but I could be off. If you happened by here and didn't start at the beginning, click HERE, to start back at the Unity Blog.

I am to keep this short and sweet, so here are the deets:

Materials used:

Unity Stamps: Hot Air Balloon from Love Is in the Air Kit

Verve Stamps - Flourish & Phrase from Fairy Tales (this cute little box is also for the Verve Project Parade - I saw the original on somebody's blog (had a bird on it) and forgive me because I don't remember whose it was)

Papers - Apron Strings Designs - February Smaller than a Breadbox Kit

Favorite Quote: Pulling it right off the Project: Believe in your Dreams...

Your Next Stop: http://linseyrickett.blogspot.com

Happy Hopping to you!

CAS Challenge!

I love a challenge! Especially those that challenge you to be simple! Simple is not always easy...

Jenn Buck is one of my favorites for simple - her term EPLS (easy peazy lemon squeezy). You'll have to ask her where it came from! LOL I love her blog and am inspired EVERY TIME I go there -- which is often!!! Anyway - she started a new challenge and as soon as I saw it I KNEW I had to participate. So here it is....click on her name and it'll take you to her blog so you can see the challenge yourself if you'd like!

The black and orange cardstock came out of an Apron Strings Designs kit. The stamp is Unity. The ribbon from the stash; flower and lettering (QK Chickadee alphabet) are both from CropStop.com.

As always thanks for visiting - and be sure to stop by on Saturday. I am participating in the HUGE HUGE HUGE Unity Blog hop!! And THAT - you don't want to miss!

Monsters Monsters Monsters

Well, I have absolutely had NO time to create in such a long time! Today I got called out of work because my son was sick - I got him settled on the couch and then got busy on this little Kaiser Craft tag album!! All the papers are from my February Apron Strings Designs kits (they might have some left if you check!) The papers are by October Afternoon and are called Night Light - all little monsters!! I did buy the additional sheet of cardstock die cuts to go with it!

I didn't add much to the kit - I used Unity Stamps "Cuter than Most" set - which is also monsters, I added Kaiser Craft black pearls and I think that was about it! I love the way the album came out!! I might get a big ring for it instead of leaving it on the ribbon, but that's about all I would probably do to "finish" it! It's probably fine as it, but you know how it is when you get an idea in your head!! LOL

Also, CropStop is sponsoring a challenge over at Letters to Scrap By and the challenge is to use Lime Green - they're on the letter L. This little album has quite a bit of Lime Green in it - so I figure I am good to go!

So all in all, it was a pretty creative day!! And there were lots of pictures for you! Hope you like it and as always, thanks for stopping by! Hopefully it won't be another 2-3 weeks before I blog again!! (it probably won't be that long - my daughter now wants me to do one of these for HER!)