IC204 inspired OCC Card

Happy Saturday and if you are celebrating *Halloween* today - I hope you are having a fun one!?!

Lori has thought of one more fun challenge before handing it off to the next month host!!! This time she is challenging us to create a *Vintage* card or anything *vintage inspired*!!! For all the details please visit the OCC Blog!!!

Once again the IC Challenge came to my rescue :)......I accidentally made the wrong challenge card for today...oooops....so I had to come up with a new card - yikes!!! So I waited for the IC204 to be posted and thank goodness I was immediately inspired!!! After looking thru the wonderful Franz Porcelain Collection I chose this beautiful *Angel Figurine* .

It reminded me of a card I recently created.....you can view it right here.





















I used the same beautiful *Banner of Joy* Set from Penny Black. It's available at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!

I inked the *Angel* image in Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. Next I covered up my image and sprayed my background with my new toy the Copic Airbrush System. At last I used the *right* embossing enamel and added the *Cracked Glass* technique.

The DP is from the Ski Slope Collection and for my card base I used the Vintage Cream CS. To finish the card off I ink distressed the edges, added the Laced Ribbon and the Large Halfback Pearls.

I'm not very good in creating *vintage* cards.....so I hope you like my idea and you'll come out and play with us....??? Make sure to check out the Samples at the OCC Blog!!!

I see you back tomorrow when we kick off the ODBD November Release Blog Hop - you don't want to miss it!!!

Have a great remaining weekend!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Banner of Joy (Penny Black)
Ink: Memento Black, Versamark, Tea Dye Ink (PTI), Copic Markers - B34,R27, R29, Y35, W00 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: Vintage Cream (PTI)
Design Paper: Ski Slope (SU)
Accessories: Laced Ribbon, Halfback Pearls, Copic Airbrush System, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glassy Glaze Enamel, Heating Tool
Technique: Cracked Glass, Coloring with Markers

JustRite inspired SFYTT

Happy Thursday you all!!!

When I saw the SFYTT Sketch from this past Saturday I knew I had to use it with one of my beautiful JustRite Sets!!!

I actually mixed up two JustRite Sets.....the border image is from the Christmas Treasure Border & Center Set and the flower image is from the Friendship Border & Center Set.

Make sure to stop by the Stamper's Dream Store to see all the awesome JustRite Sets!!!





















Both images were inked in Memento Black. The flower image was colored with Copic Markers.

I pierced around the edges and finished the card off with some Glitter, some Ribbon and a matching Button.

Just in case you wonder....I used a Scissor and trimmed around the scalloped border.

Thank you for stopping by today...hope you like my *bright, fun* card?!?


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Christmas Treasure Border & Font, Friendship Border & Font (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - R27, R29, G24, G94, C0,
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Pawsitively Prints, Summer Picinic (SU)
Accessories: Circle Spellbinder Dies, Glitter, Perfect Plum Ribbon (PTI), Button (PTI), Bow Easy, Scissor, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Coloring with Markers

Some gorgeous RAK's to share

Hey you all....

I've been meaning to share all those super amazing RAK's I received for my birthday.....here is the first round....!!! Thank you all again for the birthday wishes and gifts!!!

I received a few more cards and since it's raining here in GA...I have to wait till we have enough daylight to take descent pictures!!!

Here we go......

This fabulous creation is from my sweet blogging friend Carol.

I feel super special, because she told me she is hoarding the *Afternoon Tea* DP for special occasions and she used it for my fabo Birthday Organizer :)!!! Carol made this Organizer with a *Bind-it* machine - cool huh?!?

Carol - as you already know...I was totally blown away by this...I totally L.O.V.E it!!! Now I have no excuses to forget any ones birthday - LOL!!!

I had to show you a photo from the inside of the Organizer as well....I think it's so neat....isn't it???
Please make sure to click on each and every card/project for close ups!!!




Carol also made this absolutely gorgeous card for me...!!! Of course I love the embossing...and all the white with the yellow is so striking!!!





Here is a super gorgeous and elegant gift collection from my super sweet German friend Sabrina.

She knew my favorite color combo is Red-Black-White and she made each and every gift in this combo!!! Aren't they all fabulous....you've outdone yourself - GF!!! Love each and every gift!!!






This elegant white beauty is from my super sweet friend Penny Allen.









This gorgeous card is from my fellow-Georgian blogging friend Robin.

You can read about all the wonderful products Robin used right here.

The fun thing is Robin and my birthday are only five days apart....so we can always celebrate together - wahoooo.






This gorgeous Sarah Kay card is from my BFF Denise.

OMG - her coloring is awesome!!! You can read all about this card over on her blog right here.

Look at all the goodies she mailed along :)!!!




My super sweet friend Simone mailed this sparkling beauty all the way from Germany!!!

Aren't these some fun bright colors??? She knows me all to well - LOL!!!

Oh and not to mention the yummy goodies she mailed me prior to my birthday....sorry no photo...we ate it all - LOL!!!






This SU beauty is from my sweet friend Vera.
Aren't these some beautiful rich fall colors?!?

You can read all about this card card right here.





My sweet DT Member from ODBD Angella sent me this gorgeous creation.

Isn't this a clever and fun way to create a tree???
You can read all about this card right here.



Ladies - thank you again.....these are all so special to me and I will cherish them forever!!!

Hugs
~Silke~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday and MTSC45 Sketch

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Oh my goodness I can't hardly believe the month of October is almost over...how could this be??? I guess when you have fun...time does fly by fast - LOL?!?

Anyway - today I have to cards for you :)

The first one is for the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC39. We are welcoming the fabulous Kathy Jones aka *Wattle* on SCS as our Guest Stamper. Kathy is also our challenge host....she is challenging us to use *Border Punches or Borderabilities*.

You decide if you want to use just one border, different patterns, or layer several for a fanciful look. Whatever you decide, we would love to see what you create!!! Have fun with this one....the sky the limit!!!

Here is my take on it.....





















I used the beautiful Seasonal Wreaths Set. The image was inked in Memento Rich Cocoa and colored with Copic Markers. For the borders I used the EK-Success Fleur de Lis Punch.

For my colors I chose Chocolate Chip and Summer Sunrise. I really like this color combo - who about you!?!?!

I finished the card off with some Glitter, Gold Pearls, Satin Ribbon and a matching Button.

Hope you like it?!?

Please make sure to stop by Kathy, Betty, Cindy, Dee, Kimberly and Makiko's Blog for their take on the challenge!!!

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My next card is for the MTSC45.

Mercy has done it again....she has created another fabulous Sketch for us to try. Sadly....this is my last *official* October Muse post - sniff....!!!! I had so much fun playing along with these fabulous ladies!!! Thank you Mercy for allowing me to be your October Muse!!! I'm already looking forward to the next Sketches!!!

So here is today's Sketch......

And here is my take on it.....















I used the *Flores Suaves* Set from Stampin' Up. I inked the images in Memento Rich Cocoa and colored the butterfly with Copic Markers. For the border I used once again the EK Success Fleur de Lis Punch.

Please make sure to check out Mercy's blog and her fabulous Muses - Pam Speidel, Cindy Haffner, Pam Varnell, Julie Lacey, Crystal Birr, Jessica Diedrich.

Hope you like it and find the time to play along with us???


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Seasonal Wreaths (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers - Y35, Y38, E47 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sunrise (PTI)
Design Paper: Summer Sunrise from the Bitty Box Basic (PTI)
Accessories: Brown Satin Ribbon, Gold Pearls, EK Border Punch, Circel Spellbinder Dies, Scor-it, Bow Easy, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Flores Suaves (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers - Y35, Y38, E47 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Chocolate Chip
Design Paper: Summer Sunrise from the Bitty Dot Basic (PTI)
Accessories: Brown Satin Ribbon, Gold Pearls, EK Border Punch, Circle Spellbinder Dies, Scissor, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Coloring with Markers

A weekend full of stampin'.....

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

I had a wonderful stampin' weekend.....

First I would like to share a card with you I made Friday afternoon....it is a *multi-task* card - LOL!!!

Here are the challenges I crammed onto this one....the original idea was for the fabulous CCEE ladies who were so sweet to feature my *sparklegirl* name as their Challenge - you can read about it right HERE. Next is the LSC243 - make a *girly girl* card (compliments the CCEEC), the layout is from the VSOCT09E Sketch (last one), and the square card idea is from the ssnotime110. This card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".

The super sweet *Dahlia* image is from The Greeting Farm.



















I inked the image in Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. For my birthday my sweet hubby treated me to the Copic Airbrush Starter Kit and the square BG was sprayed with it!!! I definitely have to practice some more :).....it's a very fun tool to play with!!!

The DP is from the Pawsitively Prints and I matched it with the Raspberry Fizz color. At last I added the Raspberry Fizz Ribbon, the Glitter and the fabulous Silver Pearls.

Oh...... before I forget my super duper awesome *BOWS* are easily done with the *Bow-Easy*....a must have tool!!!

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Next are two card are a bit more serious....I made them both for the CAS37 - With Sympathy plus a few other Challenges.

For this card I used the CPS37 Sketch. The sentiment is from the ODBD Set Praying for You and I inked it in Chocolate Chip.





















I used the beautiful *Blue Awning* DP from K&Company. The card base is a Textured Creamy Caramel CS. At last I added the halfback Pearls.

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The layout for this card is from the VSOCT09B Sketch (second one). I used the ODBD Set With Deepest Sympathy. The sentiment was also inked in Chocolate Chip.





















I used the same *Blue Awning* DP and my card base is Vintage Cream. I finished the card off with a matching Satin Ribbon and halfback Pearls.

Thank you for stopping by today!!!

Have a wonderful remaining weekend and I see you back shortly!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Dahlia (The Greeting Farm), Family Phrases (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - E00, E47, RV19, Y35, YR09 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Raspberry Fizz (PTI)
Design Paper: Pawsitively Prints
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Raspberry Fizz Ribbon (PTI), SU Border Punch, Bow Easy, SU Circle Punches, Copic Airbrush Starter Kit, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scissor
Techique: Using Airbrush System, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Praying for You (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Textured Creamy Caramel, Vintage Cream
Design Paper: Blue Awning (K&Company)
Accessories: Halfback Pearls, Circle Cutter
Card Size: 3 1/4" x 6"


~Supply List~ 3rd card

Stamp Set: With Deepest Sympathy (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Vintage Cream
Design Paper: Blue Awning (K&Company)
Accessories: Halfback Pearls, Satin Ribbon (Michael's)

OCC Challenge - Halloween Frights

Happy weekend!!!

As you know Saturday is OCC time!!! Our host Lori with her wonderful wicket mind created another fun challenge. Today she is challenging us to make a card/project *inspired by your favorite scary (or Halloween-themed) book or movie*.

For all the info about this challenge please visit the OCC Blog!!!

I based my card on the movie *The Birds* from Alfred Hitchcock. I think the last time I saw this movie I was very young.....hmmm maybe we should do a movie night tonight :) ?!?

I also combined this card with the IC203 and I chose this beautiful black tee, since it fits the black *frighting* theme!!! To be honest with you the ruffles on the front remined me of the Crow's feather......I know I'm weird - LOL!!!

Here is what I used on my card....the *Halloween* image is from the Crow Stamp by Inkadinkado. This Stamp is available at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!


















I inked the image in Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. I added some Black Kaiser Pearls, Black Ribbon and the cute *web border* is from a MS Punch.

Please visit the OCC Blog for all the Samples and we hope you have a change to play along?!?

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Next I would like to announce the winner from the Flourishes Blog Candy Giveaway!!!

The winner is Beth Greco!!!

Anonymous said...
I hope your birthday was fabulous!! Thanks for sharing the inspiring work that you do. Thanks too for the chance for Blog candy. My favourite of the new releases is the Holly and the Ivy. I just love those birds. HB Beth Greco

Congrats Beth.... I will e-mail you shortly!!!

Thank you all for playing along!!! It was so fun to read every ones choice!!!

Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for stopping by today!!!

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Crow (Inkadinkado)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - YR04, Y35 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Design Paper: Night & Day Specialty, Gostly Greetings
Accessories: Black Kaiser Pearls, Black Ribbon, Circle Punches, MS Punch
Technique: Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Mojolicious JustRite - Happy Holidays!!!

Happy Thursday everyone!!!

First of all I want to say *thank you* for all the wonderful birthday wishes, e-mails and birthday goodies I received!!! You guys are the best!!! It was truly a fabulous birthday for me!!! I will try to share some of my RAK's soon!!!

I have been so busy the last few days that I didn't get to stamp at all, so I escaped and worked on the Mojo109 Sketch!!! Ever since I saw this Sketch I had this card idea floating in my head...I'm so glad I finally had a chance to put it all on paper!!!

I used the super duper cute JustRite *birdhouse* image from the Christmas Treasures Borders & Centers Set and I created my own sentiment with this awesome Bonus Font Set from the Times New Romans Collection. Love it!!! These JustRite Sets are available at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!





















I inked the image with Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. On top of the birdhouse I added some Liquid Applique. After heat drying it I gently used the Glue Pen and added some Glitter.

To finish my card off I added the Red Plaid Ribbon, the Button, Red Scrap Floss and the Silver Pearls.

What do you think - isn't it cute???


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Christmas Treasures Borders & Centers, Bonus Font & Center Set (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - E47, R27, R29, W00, N1, G94 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Summer Picnic
Accessories: Glue Pen, Glitter, Liquid Applique, PunchRed Plaid Ribbon, Red Scrap Floss, Silver Pearls, Button, QuicKutz Stripes Label Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1 1/4" Circle Punch
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday and more goodies!!!

Happy day you all!!!

If you are here for the *MTSC44 Sketch* please go down one post...or stay and check out this post :) too!!!

Oh what a fun day it will be :) !!! I love having birthdays!!!

Anyway... today is another Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC38 !!! Dee is our host and she is challenging us to *Watercoloring*!!! We can use any medium for watercolor we choose and any theme we want. Pretty simple and straight forward!!!

What an awesome way to show off the newly released Flourishes Sets!!! I chose to watercolor the beautiful *Christmas Wreath* Set.



















The wreath was inked with Memento Black onto European Watercolor Paper (love the thickness of this paper!!!) I used different SU Inks to color it!!! After I colored the image I bedazzled it with some Dazzling Diamond Glitter.

The DP I used is from the Ski Slope Collection. I also used Chocolate Chip CS for matting!!! At last I added some *Faux Stitching* to the squares!!!

I finished the inside of the card as well.....as you can tell I kept the card very simple....since the sparkly wreath makes the card!!! Make sure to click on the close up photos!!!!

Hope you like the card!?! We can't wait to see what you will create!!!

Please don't forget to check out the rest of the ladies on their take on the challenge - Betty Wright, Cindy Haffner, Dee Jackson, Kimberly Crawford and Makiko Jones !!!

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Now I would like to announce the winner from the Birthday Bash Giveaway.......

Congrats to....... jpmayo said...
Your card just jumped out of my google reader and made me want to do this week's sketch challenge!! It's gorgeous!! Have a happe birthday next week!! October babies are the best..from one to another ;)

Please e-mail me your address under silkeledlow@yahoo.com so I can mail off your package ASAP!!!

Thank you all for playing this round!!!!

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As promised I'm giving more goodies away!!! Anyone can play for this Blog Candy...I will mail it anywhere - it's my treat!!!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU PLAY ALONG!!!!

Here is what I will mail you.........


















A whole bunch of different Clear Stamps, a beautiful new Embossing Folder (HERE is a card I made with the same EF!!!) PLUS YOUR CHOICE OF ONE NEWLY RELEASED OCTOBER SET FROM FLOURISHES!!!

Here is what you have to do.....go and check out the new Flourishes Stamp Sets right HERE......come back and let me know which one of the Stamp Sets you like best!?!?! This will be the Set I will order for you....so choose wisely!!!

Please include your e-mail address or full name with your comment...so their is no confusion at the end :)

I will chose a winner this upcoming Friday, October 23 evening and I will announce it with the OCC post on Saturday, October 24th!!!

Have fun playing!!! *****DRAWING IS CLOSED******
Thank you for playing along :)

MTSC44 Birthday Wishes

Happy Tuesday!!!

It's time for another fun Sketch from Mercy!!!! She has created this awesome layout for us to try!!!

Here is my take on it.....when I printed out the Sketch for me to work on...it had a rectangle form....now that I posted it...it's square - ooops :) ......so that's why my card is not square :( .....















I used the beautiful Thoughts & Prayers Set from Stampin' Up. I turned it into a *Birthday* card by adding the sentiment from the Sincere Salutations and the Frame with Flourish Set.

The DP is from the Cottage Wall Collection. The images were colored with Orchid Opulence and Old Olive Markers.

To dress the card up I added some Silver Pearls and some yummy Plum Pudding Satin Ribbon!!!

Hope you have time to play along with us!?!?

Please make sure to check out Mercy's blog and her fabulous Muses - Pam Speidel, Cindy Haffner, Pam Varnell, Julie Lacey, Crystal Birr, Jackie Pedro, Jessica Diedrich, Shannan Teubner.


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Thoughts & Prayers, Sincere Salutations, Frame with Flourish (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Orchid Opulence, Old Olive Markers
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Cottage Wall
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Plum Pudding Satin Ribbon (PTI), Oval Coluzzle, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Coloring with Markers

What a surprise!!!

Hello and happy Monday!!!

Check out what the fabulous CCEE ladies surprised me with today?!?

Aren't they sweet or what ???

Enjoy your day and I'll have a card or two for you tomorrow!!! Hugs ~S~

FS141, JUGS3, C4C7 JustRite Snowman

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

Here is a card I made for three different Challenges.....first the FS141 - DancerRiley. I chose THIS cute little card from her gallery.

Second I used the C4C7 Sketch Challenge for my card. Third was the JUGS3 Color Challenge - using Red, Aqua and Cream........ I had to replace it with White since I'm completely out of Vanilla and Vintage Cream......yikes!!! Hope the awesome JUGS ladies can forgive me :)?!?

Here are the changes I made - color, layout, stamp set.

The image is from the JustRite Set - Old fashioned Christmas Borders & Centers. This Set and many more are available at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!

The snowman was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic & Prisma Markers.

To finish the card off I added this gorgeous Dark Red May Arts Ribbon, some Glitter , the Red Kaiser Pearls and some piercing on the top and bottom panel.

See you on Tuesday for the FTTC38 Challenge......which reminds me check out the brand spankin' new Flourishes October Release at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Old fashioned Christmas Borders & Centers (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic & Prisma Marker - R08, R29, PM-202 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Ski Slope
Accessories: Kaiser Pearls, Dark Red Ribbon (May Arts), Spellbinder Dies, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals, Bow Easy
Technique: Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

OCC Challenge - Color Challenge and ssnotime101 Praying for You

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

Time for the OCC Challenge!!! Today we have a Color Challenge....for you!!! Lori is challenging us to some very interesting colors :) and what a challenge it was - LOL!?!

To be honest with you...it was a *tough* one for me and my brain is still smokin' - he,he,he!!! Hmmm - I really needed to get inspired....so I waited for the IC202 - Xenia Taler to go live... and to my pleasant surprise I found these fabulous hand crafted tree tiles and I knew what to do - wahooooo!!!

Let me just tell you....I was playing *Russian Roulette* tonight....I almost didn't have a card for the OCC.... :() - I know I'm crazy!!!! Stef saved my little fanny with this awesome Inspiration Challenge!!!





















I had a really hard time placing the *Handsome Hunter* & *Sage Shadow* together in one card - LOL!!! But once I colored the gorgeous Birch Tree Painting Set from Innovative Stamp Creations for my image I realized I could combined these two colors..... and out came this fabulous new color you see on my card!!! You should try it - it really looks AWESOME!!! Let me know what you think :) after you tried it?!? BTW - it did not mess up my Markers at all by combining these two colors....just go easy on the Sage Shadow :)!!!

To finish this card off I added the sentiment from the Let it Bloom Set also from ISC, the butterflies with little Silver Pearls in the center and the Vintage Button.

Please make sure you swing by the OCC Blog for all the Samples. If you get a chance to stamp this week I hope we have inspired you to play a long with us :) !?!

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Here is a card I made with the newly released ODBD Sympathy Sets - *Praying for You* and *With Heartfelt Sympathy*.

I was inspired by Sharon Johnson's - ssnotime109 to make a *Gate fold*. I haven't made a *fold* card in awhile and thought it would be perfect for a *Sympathy* card.




















The DP I used is from the beautiful Thoroughly Modern Collection and I embossed it with the Cuttlebug Folder - Branch Leaves.

Next I added the Bible Verse on the outside and stamped the inside of the card - both were inked in Chocolate Chip!!!

At last I added the Brown Ribbon and the sparkly Prima Flowers with the decorative Design Brads.

This *Gate fold* card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". If you have never made a one before....here is how you cut your Cardstock - 5 1/2" x 11". Next you score the 11" side at 2 3/4" and at this point I usually flip my Cardstock around and score is again at 2 3/4" - voila!!! Have fun making one too!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!!! Enjoy your weekend!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Sets: Birch Tree Paintings, Let it Bloom (Innovative Stamp Creations)
Ink: Soft Suede, Handsome Hunter, Sage Shadow and Blush Blossom SU Markers
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Soft Suede Patterns Designer Series (SU)
Accessories: Vintage Button (PTI), Silver Pearls (Michael's), Light Brown Scrap Floss (Karen Foster), Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Coloring with Markers


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Sets: Praying for You, With Heartfelt Sympathy (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Thoroughly Modern (SU)
Accessories: Prima Flowers, Label Four Spellbinders, Brown Ribbon (Michael's), Designer Brads (Making Memories), Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

SC250 Make a Wish and a Birthday Bash!!!!

Happy TGIF!!!!

Finally weekend....wahooooo!!! I'm planning on doing absolutely nothing, nada, nix!!! My girls wore me out...they only place you will be finding me is my stamp room...I call it my *cheaper* therapy session - LOL!!!

Anyway - I wanted to share my card I made the other night for the SC250 Sketch. I'm not sure if the excitement over this Sketch didn't make me want to go to sleep or I was wired for no reason???

As soon as I saw the layout I knew I wanted to use the awesome Simple Delights Set (Simply Sent Kit). The sentiment is from the A Little Birthday Cheer Set.














The image was inked in Chocolate Craft Ink and embossed with Clear EP. The DP is from the Haiku Collection. To finish the card off I added the Pearls from the Prettiest Kit and the Ribbon.

Hope you like it???

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Now on to the good stuff.......as promised I wanted to offer some BIRTHDAY BLOG CANDY.....it's been awhile since I offered some goodies....but I hope you like what I've put together today?!?

I just want to briefly say that you guys really make my day by stopping in and taking the time to let me know what you think of my creations!!! I also can't believe that I have so many followers...I feel SO honored that you want to check out what I've been up to!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!

So here is a little token of my appreciation.........















1 of each.....6 x 6 Design Paper from the

*** Autumn Meadows Collection (Holiday Mini Catalog)
*** Holiday Lounge Collection
*** Noveau Chic Collection
*** Merry Moments Collection

3 of each Big Felts Flurries (White, Baja Breeze and Red Riding Hood)

Several Chip Board from the *On Board Essential*, *On Board Something Seasonal* Collection

2 Packages for my favorite Silver Pearls :)

Several different Note Cards, Love Notes and Pocket Note Cards including Envelopes

1 Package of Large Scalloped Rectangle Spellbinders

1 Case of SU Stampin' Pastels

1 SU - *Holiday & Wishes* Stamp Set

1 SU - *From the Garden* Stamp Set

1 SU - *Celebrations* Stamp Set


VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!!!

Only US and Canadian Residents may play at this time!!! When you sign up please leave your FULL NAME or e-mail address if you don't have a blog!!! This giveaway will be short so make sure to sign up quickly!!!

I'll pick the winner on MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th in the evening and I will announce it on my blog post TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20th!!!

I WILL HAVE AN *INTERNATIONAL BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY* ON MY BIRTHDAY, OCTOBER 20th!!!! This will include your choice of one brand spankin' new FLOURISHES SET from the October Release ...which will be going on tonight!!! Plus I will include a few other Clear Stamps!!!! So make sure you stop by again on Tuesday!!!

Have a wonderful weekend and hopefully you'll check out the OCC Challenge tomorrow!?!

Hugs
~Silke~ ************ DRAWING IS CLOSED NOW ***************

CCEE, WSC101 Merry Christmas

Happy Thursday you all!!!

We didn't get a chance to go shopping yesterday :(.......I had a sleepless night plus it was raining really hard here!!! We might head to Savannah today and do some serious shopping!!! Autumn is slowly but surely coming and my girls need some long sleeved shirts, pants and shoes....we are so used to just wearing tank-tops and flip-flops!!!

Anyway....since I couldn't sleep last night...I had time to stamp :)...I'll show you another card tomorrow.....!!!

Today I would like to share this super gorgeous *Ice Skate Stocking* image from the Impression Obsession Collection. Isn't it awesome - so fun to color!?!

The sentiment was created with this JustRite - Bonus Times New Roman Font Set. Please click on the photo to see it a bit closer!!!





















The DP is from the new BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses Collection. I added some Kraft CS and piercing around the edges.

The image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers. At last I decorated the image and sentiment with some Silver Pearls.

I was inspired to make a *taller* card by this weeks CCEE Challenge . My card measures 4" x 6 ". The layout is from this weeks WSC101 Sketch.

ETA: Just in case you would like to see another card design with the same image...stop by Michelle's blog and check out her beautiful card.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you'll have a wonderful day!?!


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Ice Skate Stocking (Impression Obsession), New Times Roman Font Set (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - B34, E0000, G24, G94, N1, R85, R27, R29, V12, W00, Y35, YR01 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: Smooth White, Kraft
Design Paper: Eskimo Kisses (BasicGrey)
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack
Technique: Piercing, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 4" x 6"