Mint Chocolate Chip Color Challenge

Welcome to the Studio!

I want to share a card I made for the Crafting When We Can Challenge Blog.  It's a color combo challenge of mint green and brown.  Don't ask me why, but that just screamed vintage baby card to me.  I don't understand it either.  That's just how my brain works;)

For this card, I used a Card Patterns Sketch #169.  For the vintage baby carriage, I found a free digi online.  I changed the color in Photoshop Elements from black to brown so it would match my color scheme.  And I even used one of my Anna Griffin bows that I bought like 8 years ago when I first started scrapping and would never use it because it was too pretty;)  I'm really happy with the way the card turned out.

Supply List:
Card base: 5x7 Recollections/Michaels
Bow:  Anna Griffin
Pattern Paper:  Paper Studio, Hobby Lobby
Cardstock:  CTMH Colonial White, SU Early Espresso
Stamps:  JustRite
Ink:  CTMH Olive
Punches:  SU Word Window and Modern Label
Bling:  green pearls, Recolletions/Michaels 
Flowers:  Recollections/Michaels
Other:  Free image, found online


I hope you enjoyed your visit.  Until next time, Scrap Sassy!

Card Patterns 167 & A Challenge

Welcome to the Studio!
I've had time to craft and my mojo has been working overtime...for a change.  I recently got the "Going Places" stamp set from Justrite Stamps.  It's perfect for guy cards, and I hardly ever make them.  I have several friends though who need cards for Father's Day, so I've been focusing on more manly designs.  I don't know if any of you have the same problem I do, but I find it REALLY difficult to embellish guy cards.  Cards for us gals are easy, flowers, butterflies, and bling.  Guys, not so much.  And there's only so much metal and wood you can put on one card without it looking like a shop class fiasco. 

When I saw the sketch for this week from Card Patterns, it gave me the perfect jumping off point for my new masculine stamp set.  I love the way this card turned out.

I used the Stampin Up Well Worn paper pack (so sorry to see it go).  I used the Going Places stamp set and coordinating Spellbinders dies.  I stamped the image with Staz On in Timber Brown on watercolor paper.  I used watercolor pencils and a water brush to "paint" my image.  My plane looks like the Red Baron swooping in:)  I added a sentiment from a Stampin Up set and two vintage brads by making memories.  I popped up the banner, center image, and sentiment strip on foam tape. 

Masculine cards are a real struggle for me and I'm always glad to get new inspiration.  I hope I was able to give you at least an idea or two to help with your guy cards.  If you're looking for a "guy" challenge, stop over at Lexi's Creations.  Their DT has some great ideas, even for teens.  And you can share your creations with everyone in their challenge.

Thanks for stopping by.  Until next time, Scrap Sassy!

Sketchy Fun With Card Patterns

Hi Everyone.

I found a really great site that offers a weekly dose of inspiration. Whether you're just in a momentary rut or enjoy a dose of constant creativity, this is the place to go. They also have a "Super 6" contest. To participate, all you need to do is create a card using their weekly sketch and leaving your link. Here's Sketch 101...

I really had a lot of fun using this sketch. So much fun in fact, that I made two cards. For my first creation, I decided to use a DCWV Mediterrean Cafe Paper Pack that I got out of Mom's purge pile. We always go through each others purges before we actually get rid of something.

I've been wanting to try some pleated paper on a card and I thought this card was the perfect opportunity, which is why I used the pleating technique on my second card as well.

This one just screams girly to me. I love the polka dots! These papers were another Mom purge. The ribbon I used was American Crafts. I've had it in my stash for years and it was patiently waiting for this project to come along. I added mini pearls to the scalloped circle for a little extra wow factor. Totally Cutesy!

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time, Scrap Sassy!