CPS Sketch # 177 - Flower Soft

Hello!  I thought I'd share my CPS sketch project for the week.  This week's sponsor was Flower Soft.

Grows with Love

I had a blast coloring this little girl image.  It's a stamp that Flower Soft sells... and is designed perfect for use with their Flower Soft product.

I colored this sweet girl with Copic markers.  To give the grassy area texture, I added Sage Ultra Fine Flower Soft.  Such a wonderful product!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Grows with Love - Moments in Time (Flower Soft)
Embellishment: Sage Ultra Fine Flower Soft
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (Tsukineko)
Ribbon: Ruffled pink (May Arts)
Paper: Solar White (Neenah), Baby Pink Lt and Med (Prism)
Tools: Sewing machine
Copics: RV00, R81, R83, R85, 0, W1, YG21, YG63, YG67, BG72, BG75, E00, E002, E42, E44, E47

Birthday Cards

Hello!  Happy Wednesday!  I just posted a quick card on the Stamp N Plus Scrap N blog and I'd love if you stopped by to see the details.

Thanks!
lise

Gina K Technique Challenge

I was inspired by sweet Ms. Gina's recent blog post to find a technique on StampTV and create a project.  I had a few minutes today and thought I'd give it a shot... just before time runs out to submit!

I Love You

My first card uses the emboss resist technique.  The lace stamp is just gorgeous, isn't it?  I've had this stamp set for awhile and not used it yet... shame on me.  The soft colors of the Gossamer patterned paper were my guide for the main image.

I stamped the lace in Versamark and embossed in clear.  I sponged pink and lavender ink over the embossed areas to bring out the detail of the lace.  Such a wonderful technique!

And because I had a bit of extra time on my hands, I made another while I was at it...

Quilts

My second card had a bit more detail involved.  I paper pieced the quilt... every bit of it.  I thought I'd be cross-eyed before I was finished.  But, patience pays off and I really love the eclectic mix of colors for my patchwork quilt.  While the June Bug Basic Grey paper has been out for a while, it's just perfect for a homespun quilt.

I didn't completely adhere the whole quilt in place.  The ends are tipped up a bit and curled to mirror a real quilt.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa
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I Love You
Supplies:
Stamps: Nana's Needlework, Nana's Needlework Sentiments by Gina K Designs
Ink: London Fog, Angel Pink and Lulu Lavender Memento Inks by Tsukineko, Versamark by Tsukineko
Paper: Iridescent white by Prism paper
Patterned Paper: Gossamer by Memory Box
Other: Sewing machine, sponges, clear embossing powder by Ranger, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, flower by I am Roses, Pin by Maya Road, seam binding in pink tulip

Quilts
Supplies:
Stamps: Nana's Needlework by Gina K Design
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink and Versamark ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Kraft and Iridescent white by Prism
Patterned Paper: June Bug by Basic Grey
Other: Quickie glue pen by Sakura, white embossing powder by Ranger, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, trim by Maya Road, Precision scissors, patience, a steady hand...
Copic markers: R22, R24, W1, E42, E44

CPS Sketch 176 - Sponsor Free

Hello!  I'm back with another CPS project.  This week's prize sponsor is Kitchen Sink Stamps - but I'm flying solo.  I created a super quick card... and well, keeping it simple made me happy.

Hi

Seriously, this couldn't have been quicker.  I think it took longer to glue everything in place than any other step.  And I promise to put down the Thrift Shop paper soon... I admit, I'm addicted to October Afternoon papers.  I just can't get enough.

Be sure to stop by the CPS blog for more inspiration and to learn more about how to join in the fun.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Paper: Kraft by Bazzill, Classic Cream Classic Crest by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Thrift Shop by October Afternoon
Other: Black seam binding, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, black foam Thickers by American Crafts

Blast from the Past Blog Hop

I am really excited to be joining the Taylored Expressions Blast from the Past Blog Hop this month.  I've seen the posts in the past and have wanted to join... well, this time I did.

Thank You

I love the CreativiTEA stamp set.  It's elegant images are just my thing.  I paired the stamped images with the Gossamer MemoryBox paper... a perfect match!

I stamped the flower image and popped it up as the embellishment for my central image.  The final touch is the pearl flourish... a touch of elegance!

Keep hopping along the path for more inspiration...



Thanks for visiting,
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-CreativiTEA by Taylored Expressions

Ink:
-London Fog Memento ink by Tsukineko

Paper:
-Solar White Classic Crest by Neenah

Patterned Paper:
-Gossamer by MemoryBox Inc.

Other:
-Pearl flourish by Zva Creative
-Sewing machine
-dimensional tape
-precision scissors
-Clear Atyou spica pen

Copic markers:
-RV91, RV93, RV95, BG93, BG96, N1, 0

CPS Sketch # 175 - Lizzie Anne Designs

Hello!  I'm back from vacation with a fresh CPS Sketch project.  This week's sponsor is Lizzie Anne Designs.  I fell in love with this little Sixlet set and had a ball with the sketch this week.  Pure fun!

Whale of a Birthday

I stumbled upon my Joy Ride Cosmo Cricket paper (by dumb luck, I tell ya) when it fell on my work desk.  It was kismet!  The grid paper and little dots paper match my sweet what and the bubble trail perfectly!  Match made in paper craft land!  I hand cut a bit of ocean for my little whale and this fun project was complete.

I hope you'll stop by the CPS blog for more designer inspiration and details on how to join in the fun.

Thanks for visiting!
lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Merry Marine Sixlet by Lizzie Anne Designs
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Detail Blending paper by Couture Cardstock, Core Impressions by Core'dinations
Patterned paper: Joy Ride by Cosmo Cricket
Embellishments: Ribbon by PaperTrey Ink, Gelly Gems by Gel-a-tins
Copic markers; BG10, BG13, BG18, 0, W1, B41, B45

CPS Sketch # 174 - Gina K Designs

Hello!  I'm so glad I can pre-post with blogger.  We're on vacation this week and I am a million miles away from computers.  Ah...

OK.  I'm back.  I have a CPS Sketch project to share with you again.  This week's sponsor is Gina K Designs.

Silhouette

I just love this set.  I paired the silhouette flowers together and stamped in Versamark ink, embossing with clear embossing powder.  To really make these bloom, I used various Memento inks and softly sponged on color.  I really love how bold the background looks... orange is one of my favorite colors!

Be sure to stop by the CPS blog for more designer inspiration and the details on this week's sketch.

Thanks for visiting,
lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Botanicals by Gina K Designs
Ink: London Fog, Cantaloupe, Tangelo and Lady Bug Memento inks by Tsukineko, Versamark ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Kraft and Black cardstocks by Bazzill, Simply Smooth Vanilla by Cornish Heritage Farms
Patterned paper: 365 Degrees by Pink Paislee
Tools: Sponges, Nestabilities
Embellishments: Opaline pearl flourish by Basic Grey, seam binding

We Remember - 4th of July

Happy Independence Day!!!  I thought I'd share a card I recently made that helps celebrate the day - in a very special way for me.

The Brave

I'm really so proud of the images of the We Remember set.  It's a set I designed and it honors my family's experience serving our country.  In fact, the handsome gentleman on the left is my grandpa.  Here's a shot of him last year in May.  Isn't he darling?  Seeing him smile just makes me smile (and if you couldn't tell, I love him a ton).

Well, I stamped the photo image and colored with Copic markers.  Then, to give it an aged effect, I did the cracked glass technique.  I really like how it looks over a detailed image.  I had a little reflection from the cracked surface, so this isn't the best photo, but gives you an idea of the effect.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps:
-We Remember (Rummage Bin) by CHF


Ink:
-Tuxedo Black Memento ink and Versamark ink by Tsukineko
-Old Paper, Vintage Photo and Black Soot Distress inks by Ranger


Paper:
-Simply Linen, Simply Smooth White Simply Heavy Black and Simply Kraft by CHF


Other:
-photo corners
-ribbon by May Arts
-Sanding block
-Copic markers (W1, E00, E42, E50, E44, YG91, YG93)
-UTEE by Ranger


Technique:
-cracked glass