Time for sketches! #80

Happy Thursday to you all!!! And that means another sketch over at Sketches! {by tamara}!!!
For this card I used a how usually Patterned paper from Basic Grey - "Bittersweet". I stamped the sentiment "A kind heart" (from Hero Arts) stamp set onto cream c.s. using Perfect Plumeria (Versa Magic) ink and sponged the edges using another color of ink - Angel Pink (Memento). Then, I used Border punch (Martha Stewart) for create paper lace. For embellishments, I added a Silk Flowers, Corner punch, Branch punch, Gemstones.

I hope you play along with us this week!! Make sure you leave a link to your card at the Sketches! {by tamara} site!! We would LOVE to see your card!!

RECIPE:
Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts)
Papers: Cranberry and cream c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Grey)
Inks: Perfect Plumeria (VersaMagic), Angel pink (Memento)
Accessories: Silk Flowers, gemstones
Tools: Corner punch (Fiskars), Branch and border punches (Martha Stewart), Paper pierser.

Thanks for stopping by to share in my sketch creation! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches

I have some news to share... I have been asked to be on the Design Team of a brand new Sketch Challenge!!! Thanks Dawn for this amazing opportunity. Every Tuesday, you will be able to view my new card on the website Inspirational Card Sketches. The new card will be made on the basis of Dawn's Card Sketch. In addition to being able to view my card, you will also be able to read the description of how to make the my card and the list of materials that I used on my Blog every Tuesday.

Thanks for stopping in today. Hope you have a nice Weekend!

~Olena~

Mojo Monday Sketch #71

Happy Wednesday to you all!!! It's Mojo Monday again. This is my card to enter for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 71. This was a fun card to make. For this card I used beautiful patterned paper "Bittersweet" from Basic Grey. I stamped the image (from Stampabilitis) onto white c.s., using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored the image with my Prismacolor markers. Next, I used my classic squares Nestabilities to create the layered.

For the sentiment I made a heart with the heart Nestabilities, then stamp word "LOVE" from the Paper Company " Secret Garden" set using Chestnut Roan (ColorBox) ink. For embellishments, I added a Silk Cream Ribbon, Silk Flowers, Gemstones, Pink Button. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday Blog and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week!

RECIPE:

Stamps: Tails of True Love (Stampabilities) and sentiment (The Paper Company)

Papers: Brown, pink, white c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Grey)

Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance), Mushroom (Adirondack), Chestnut Roan (ColorBox)

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Squares and Hearts; Prismacolor Markers, Gemstones, Silk Flowers, Silk cream Ribbon, Pink heart Button

Tools: Cuttlebug machine; Corner punch, Branch punch (Martha Stewart), Paper pierser.

Thanks for stopping by to share in my sketch creation! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT Call

Happy Thursday to you all!!! I created this card for the Inspirational Card Sketches Design Team Call. Dawn, is starting an Inspirational Card Sketch Blog. She's looking for 6 designers who love creating cards.

You have until January 26 to send a submission for this sketch.

Dawn wrote:

"I'm starting up Inspirational Card Sketches in order to share my inspiration with you.
First and farmost there will be no compensation at this time. I'm looking for 6 designers who love creating cards.
Your term will be 4 months. Term is from Feb-May 2009
If you would love or like to be on a Card Sketch Design Team this call is for you.
Every Tuesday I will send you a card sketch one week in advance for you to work on. You however as a DT member will have to get your creations to me no later then Monday at 12:00pm (noon) Central Standard Time.
You will also get to embellish your cards however you want. My sketches are for your inspiration only. And to help others get ideas on how to use these sketches.
To start this call off I want you to make a card using this sketch below. Then I want you to
post it on your blog along with this call and leave me a direct link to your blog post in the comment section here."

For my card I used:

RECIPE:
Stamps: "Bird" (Inkadinkado)
Papers: Dark Olive and White c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Grey)
Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance), Mushroom (Adirondack)
Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circles, Ribbon, Silk flowers, metallic bead, Embossing folder "Sweet Dots" (Cuttlebug), Prismacolor markers, Gemstones
Tools: Cuttlebug machine, Paper Piercer.

Thanks for stopping by to share in my sketch creation! And Good Luck ~Olena~

Time for sketches! #79

Happy Thursday to you all!!! And that means another sketch over at Sketches! {by tamara}!!!

For this card I used a how usually Patterned paper from Basic Grey - "Archaic". I used "Cats" stamp set (from Inkadinkado) to create the background. I stamped the cat onto white c.s. using Hint of Pesto (VersaMagic) ink and sponged the edges. I manually stitched two long edges with a zig-zag. Next, I stamped the sentiment "You're Purrrfect" and paw prints onto white c.s., cut out and glued to the card. To finish the card, I added some gemstones and piercings.

I hope you play along with us this week!! Make sure you leave a link to your card at the Sketches! {by tamara} site!! We would LOVE to see your card!!

RECIPE:

Stamps: "Cats" (Inkadinkado)

Papers: Dark Olive and White c.s.; Clear vellum paper, Patterned paper (Basic Grey)

Inks: Hint of Pesto (VersaMagic)

Accessories: Cotton Thread, Silver gel pen, Gemstones

Tools: Corner punch (Fiskars), Paper Piercer.

Have a blessed day! ~Olena~

Mojo Monday Sketch #70

Happy Tuesday to you all!!! It's Mojo Monday again. Here's my card for the Sketch #70. For this card I used Marina Drive Small Stamp Set from Heidi Grace Designs. I stamped the flowers onto white c.s., using Bamboo ink (VersaColor) and Cranberry ink (Adirondack) then colored the flowers with Re-inks and sponges. Next, I used my classic circle Nestabilities to create the layered circles. Then, I stamped green branch onto white c.s., and sponged the edges. I used some "Wassail" patterned paper from Basic Grey layered with Razzleberry Prism c.s. as my base. To finish the card, I added some corner punch, Corner swirls ("Vintage" from Cuttlebug die), leaves punch (McGill Craftivity), silk flowers, gemstones.
Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday Blog and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week!

RECIPE:
Stamps: Mini stamp set (Heidi Grace)
Papers: Cranberry, Lt.Green, white c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Grey)
Inks: Bamboo (VersaColor), Lettuce, oregano, currant (Adirondack)
Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic circles and Squares; Cuttlebug Vintage corner die, Gemstones, Silk Flowers, Beads
Tools: Cuttlebug machine; Corner punch (Stampin Up!); Leaves punch (McGill).

Thanks for stopping by to share in my sketch creation! ~Olena~

Butterfly Award!!!

Hi Deborah Beadn & Stampn has awarded me with the Butterfly Award!!! Thank you so much, Deborah!!!! I am to nominated 4 other fellow bloggers for this award!!!!

* Lindsay

*Melissa

*Krista

*Carol

Check out these blogs!!!!

Thanks so much, Deborah!!!!

Mojo Monday Sketch #69

Happy Saturday to you all!!! It's Mojo Monday again. Here's my card for the Sketch #69. For this card I used a mini stamp set from Inkadinkado (a dollar from the $section at Jo-Ann). Gotta love the $section. I stamped the turtle onto white c.s., using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored the image with my Prismacolor markers. Next, I used my classic circle Nestabilities to create the layered and scalloped circles. I used some "Offbeat" patterned paper from Basic Grey layered with Spring Willow Light Prism c.s. as my base. For the sentiment, I used Dollar stamp from Studio "G" (Michaels). To finish the card, I added some Heritage corner punch, silk ribbon, prima flowers, gemstones, and some piercings.

Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday Blog and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week!

RECIPE:

Stamps: Mini stamp set (Inkadinkado) and Sentiment (Studio "G")

Papers: Lt.Green (Prisma), white c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Grey)

Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance), Hint of Pesto (VersaMagic), Lettuce (Adirondack)

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic and Scalloped Ovals and Squares; Ribbons, Gemstones, Silk Flowers, Cuttlebug embossing folder

Tools: Cuttlebug machine; Corner punch (Fiskars); Brunch punch (Martha Stewart); Paper Piercer.

Thanks for stopping by to share in my sketch creation! ~Olena~

Time for sketches! #78

Happy Thursday to you all!!! And that means another sketch over at Sketches! {by tamara}!! I hope you play along with us this week!! Make sure you leave a link to your card at the Sketches! {by tamara} site!! We would LOVE to see your card!! For this card I used a NEW Patterned paper "Bittersweet" from Basic Grey. I used my classic square and scalloped square Nestabilities to create the three small square panels. Then, I embossed ("Sweet Dots" Cuttlebug) and sponged them. Next, I stamped the birds ("Hearts and Love" set from Inkadinkado) onto white c.s. using Chestnut Roan ColorBox ink and cut it out. I added some red heart gemstone in the middle of the panel and mounted birds onto a layered panels. For the sentiment, I used Dollar stamp from Studio "G" (Michaels). I stamped it on some pink c.s., and used my oval Nestabilities to cut it out. To finish the card, I added some Lace corner punch (Fiskars), ribbons, gemstones, silk flowers and some piercings.

RECIPE:
Stamps: "Hearts and Love" (Inkadinkado) and Sentiment (Studio "G")
Papers: Raspberry, brown, pink c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Grey)
Inks: Chestnut Roan (ColorBox)
Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic and Scalloped Ovals and Squares; Ribbons, Gemstones, Silk Flowers, Cuttlebug embossing folder
Tools: Cuttlebug machine; Corner punch (Fiskars); Brunch punch (Martha Stewart); Paper Piercer.

Have a blessed day! ~Olena~

Mojo Sketch Challenge #68

Happy Saturday to you all!!! First Mojo Monday Sketch of 2009!, Hurray!!!! I'm super excited, this year I hope to be able to play more Mojo Mondays.

For this card I used a "Bird Assortment" set from Inkadinkado. I punched a circle from the sticky part of a post it note and used them as masks for the moon and sponged different colors ink on the unmasked portion of the white card stock. And next, I removed the post it note masks and stamp owl. Than I, colored owl with Prismacolor markers. I used Cuttlebug embossing folder ("Tiny Bubbles") for creating background layer. I'm just, embossed clear vellum paper for this. Then, I stamped sentiment "Bird Assortment" set onto clear Vellum paper, and than cut out with a slider die (Cuttlebug). To finish the card, I added some Vintage corner die (Cuttlebug), ribbon, gemstones, gel white pen and some piercings.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Bird Assortment and sentiment (Inkadinkado);
Papers: White, blue and gold c.s., Clear Vellum paper;
Inks: Moonlight white (Brilliance), Cloudy blue and Eggplant (Adirondack), Faded Jeans (Ranger);
Accessories: Embossing folder (Cuttlebug), Slider and Vintage corner dies (Cuttlebug), white gel pen, gemstones, ribbon;
Tools: Cuttlebug machine, Circle punch, Paper Piercer.

How to enter: A new challenge is posted each Monday, and on the first Monday of each month we do a contest. Use the sketch to create a project and then post a link to your creation in the Mr. Linky form on this post.

Prize: This is a judged contest, so my two favorite entries will each win their choice of any Verve Stamps set (up to $24)!

Mojo Rules: Everyone is welcome to play along with ANY stamps they choose. The more the merrier! You can play any week at any time, but once a month we hold a Mojo Madness contest with a deadline and prizes. To play, just upload your creation using the sketch to your online blog or gallery and then leave a link to your creation in the Mr. Linky section on that week's post.

Thanks for stopping in today. Hope you have a nice Weekend! ~Olena~

Design Team - My first card!

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! Today is the first day of my time with Sketches! { by tamara} Design Team. Here is the card I made using the sketch # 77 this week. Also, make sure you see what the other DT members did, they are all fabulous!!! Click here to see all the Design Team cards using this sketch. And, if you want to play along, make sure you upload your link to the site so we can all check it out!
Today, in this card I used some "Boxer" patterned paper (by Basic Grey) for both the background layer. I sticky Rub-On with birdies ("Chickadees") onto light patterned paper, sponged edges with green ink and put onto punched corner the other patterned paper. I stamped the sentiment from Hero Arts "Frames and Messages" set onto white oval Cuttelbug tag and through two color ribbons. To finish the card, I added some Silk Flowers, a metallic bread, a scalloped lace bottom edge punch (Martha Stewart), Gemstones.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Sentiment (Hero Arts)

Papers: Green c.s., Clear Vellum paper; Patterned paper (Basic Grey)

Inks: Pearlescent ivy (Brilliance)

Accessories: Rub-On; Ribbons, Gemstones, Silk Flowers; Cuttlebug Tag die;

Punches;

Tools: Cuttlebug machine, Paper Piercer.

Have a blessed day ~Olena~

Sketches Design Team!!!

I have some news to share... I got an email that I was picked to be on the Sketches! {by tamara} Card Design Team. Thanks Tamara for this amazing opportunity. Every Thursday, you will be able to view my new card on the website Sketches! {by tamara}. The new card will be made on the basis of Tamara's Card Sketch. In addition to being able to view my card, you will also be able to read the description of how to make the my card and the list of materials that I used on my Blog every Thursday.

Thanks for stopping in today. Hope you have a nice Monday! ~Olena~

Table for Two

Happy Friday to you all!!! Today is nice day!!!! Today I am presenting for you my project. This work has been accomplished last year as a Valentine's Day present for my husband won in Inque Boutique Gallery.

First, for WINE COASTERS you'll need: two blank coasters; gold, black, red cardstock; stamps (Inque Boutique); golden chain; gold and white embossing powder, black and white photo. For start, all (3) pieces of paper should be different sizes. On the red paper stamp many small hearts, then emboss. Glue together 3 pieces paper. Cut the photo out in a shape of a heart. Make a small hole at the top of the center of the heart, for the chain to go through. This should look like a pendent. Glue the heart to a foam square and glue to red paper. Stamp the phrase "Forever My Love" on black paper, emboss with white powder and cut. Glue the phrase below the heart. Now insert the completed projected into the coaster.

MEMORY ALBUM: The cover of the album consists of (3) different colors of paper and sizes. In this project I don't need to use any decorative paper. The pattern, which is used, I thought of myself, with the help of stamps from INQUE BOUTIQUE (look at the red paper). For this pattern I used stamps and golden embossing powder. I used a black and white photo. On the top glue a frame (stamp, emboss and cut). Stamp the words "YOU & ME" on black paper (emboss, cut)and glue below the photo. And, glue ribbon.

GIFT BOXES: you'll need (2) different sizes boxes, red, orange cardstock, stamps. Wrap the boxes in paper, which you should have already stamped. Place one box on top of the other and wrap them together of ribbon.

WINE TAG: Cut out a tag (golden paper), cut out black and red paper (different sizes), glue. Stamp (2) hearts on black paper, emboss and glue to the red paper. Put the tag on a piece of gold cord. And… you're done.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

Thanks for stopping in today. Hope you have a nice Weekend! ~Olena~