Time for sketches! #84 and Mojo Monday #75

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! Today I present my new creations.
The first card I made for Sketches! { by tamara}. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #84 this week.

Click here to see all the Design Team cards using this sketch.

In my first card I used sentiment ("Thank you" stamp set) from Inque Boutique. I stamped sentiment onto cream c.s., using Gingerbread (VersaMagic) ink. For embellishments, I added some gemstones, silk flowers with green crystal beads and paper leaves.

The second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 75. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week.

RECIPE (for first card): Stamps: "Thank you" (Inque Boutique; Papers: Green and Lt.green c.s.; Patterned paper ('Boxer" from Basic Grey) Inks: Gingerbread (VersaMagic) and Butterscotch (Adirondack); Accessories: Silk Flowers, beads, gemstones, Foam tape; Tools: Leaves Punch (McGrill), paper piercer.

RECIPE (for 2nd card): Stamps: "Just Bee...cause" (Studio G); Papers: Black, yellow and white c.s.; Patterned paper ("Pretty Poppies" from Autumn Leaves); Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance); Accessories: Prismacolor markers, Silk ribbon, gemstones, Stickles, Embossing folder (Swiss Dots from Cuttlebug); Tools: Cuttlebug machine; Border punch (Fiskars), paper piercer.

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

Inspirational Card Sketches DT #5 + Blog Eye Candy!!!

It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! Thanks so much for all who played along with us last week. This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #5 . Fun Sketch!!!

Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week.

This week Dawn has put together a lovely RAK for one one lucky person to Win (6 stamped Autumn Leaves 'Butterfly', 4 hand crocheted blooms (by me), 4 Paper Studio Brads, 1 yard of light pink lace trim). The winner of this RAK will be chosen by the good old Random.org Tuesday morning (3/3/09). You have until Monday March 2, 2009 CST midnight 12:00am to get your creations linked up in Mister Linky.

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.

In this card I used patterned paper from The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby). I stamped the dog ("Dogs" stamp set from Inkadinkado) onto cream c.s. using Jumbo Java (VersaMagic) ink and sponged the edges. Then, I stamped the sentiment "Having a RRRUFFday?" onto cream c.s., glued to the card.

Here's a close-up picture so you can see the Crystal Effects I added to the dog.

To finish the card, I added some gemstones, ribbon and piercings.

For more inspiration, you can check out what the other ICS DT members have created.

RECIPE: Stamps: Dog and sentiment (Inkadinkado); Papers: Brown, Lt.cream and Lt.yellowc.s.; Patterned paper (The paper Studio); Inks: Jumbo Java (VersaMagic), Mushroom (Adirondack); Accessories: Ribbon, Paper Glaze and Gemstones; Tools: Paper Punch (paw) and paper piercer.

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

Time for sketches! #83 and Mojo Monday Sketch #74!!!

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and great Valentine's Day! Today I present my new creations. The first card I made for Sketches! { by tamara}. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #83 this week.

Click here to see all the Design Team cards using this sketch.

For first card I used a Patterned paper from Deja Views . I stamped the main image from Northwoods Rubber Stamps onto white c.s., using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored the image with my Prismacolor markers and added the Crystal Effects.

Here's a close-up picture so you can see the Crystal Effects I added to the flowers.

For embellishments, I added some gemstones, ribbon, oval label holder.

The second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 74. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week!

For this card I used new patterned paper "Safari Chic" from DCWV. Cool paper!

I stamped the main image from Inkadinkado and colored with Prismacolor markers. I popped it up one horse on dimensionals. You can see on the picture. To finish the card, I added some ribbon, gemstones.

RECIPE (for first card): Stamps: "Iris" (Northwoods Rubber Stamps), sentiment (Studio "G") Papers: Dk. and Mid. Violet and white c.s.; Patterned paper (Deja Views) Inks: Graphite Black (Brilliance), Eggplant (Adirondack), New sprout (Memento), Pearlescent ivy (Brilliance) Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic rectangles, Prismacolor markers, Ribbon, Gemstones, Oval label holder, Foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Border punch (Fiskars).

RECIPE (for 2nd card): Stamps: Horses (Inkadinkado), sentiment (Paper Salon)Papers: Brown, Lt.cream and white c.s.; Patterned paper ("Safari Chic" from DCWV)Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance), Latte and Mushroom (Adirondack), Chestnut Roan (ColorBox)Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities classic squares and circles, Prismacolor markers, Embossing borders (Cuttlebug), Paper Glaze, Ribbon, Gemstones Tools: Cuttlebug machine; Corner punch.

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

Inspirational Card Sketches DT #4

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! Today is time with Inspirational Card Sketches . Here is the card I made using the Sketch ICS4 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.

For this card I used a how usually Patterned paper from Basic Grey - "Urban Prairie". I stamped the main image "Apples" from Heartfelt Creations onto white c.s., using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored the image with my Prismacolor markers and added the Crystal Effects. Here's a close-up picture so you can see the Crystal Effects I added to the apples.

Next, I used my classic circles Nestabilities and Swees Dots Embossing folder from Cuttlebug to create the layered. The sentiment is from Paper Salon Simply Sentimental stamp set. For embellishments, I added some red and clear gemstones, piercings.

RECIPE: Stamps: "Apples" (Heartfelt Creations ), sentiment (Paper Salon); Papers: Red, Green and White c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Grey); Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance), Warm Red (ColorBox), New Sprout (Memento); Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circles, Embossing folder "Sweet Dots" and Border die (Cuttlebug), Prismacolor markers, Gemstones, Paper Glaze (Aleene's); Tools: Cuttlebug machine, Corner punch (Fiskars), Paper Piercer.

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

Time for sketches! #82

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #82 this week.

Click here to see all the Design Team cards using this sketch.

If you want to play along, make sure you upload your link to the site so we can all check it out!

Today I used my favorite stamps from Inque Boutique company. In my card I used "Cherries" stamp set from Trinkets Collection. I stamped the cupcake and cherries on white c.s. with Brilliance Graphite Black ink and colored it in with PRISMACOLOR markers.

This sweet cupcake and cherries is also paper toled. The cupcake is actually 2 layers for cherries just one.

For embellishments, I added some Clear Stickles, Diamond Glaze, gemstones, piercings.

RECIPE: Stamps: "Cherries" (Inque Boutique), sentiment (Inkadinkado) Papers: Red, yellow and white c.s.; Patterned paper (Deja Views) Inks: Graphite Black (Brilliance), Watermelon (Adirondack) Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic squares and tag, Prismacolor markers, Ribbon, Stickles, Gemstones, Paper Glaze, Foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Border punch (Martha Stewart), Paper piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Mojo Monday Sketch #73

Happy Wednesday to you all!!! It's time for Mojo Monday again. This is my card to enter for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 73. This was a fun card to make.

For this card I used beautiful patterned paper "Archaic" from Basic Grey. I stamped the Little Boy ("Seashore Fun" stamp from Inkadinkado) onto white c.s., using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored the image with my Prismacolor markers and Glaze Gelly Roll Pen (clear). Next, I sponged the edges using Latte ink from Adirondack.

For sentiment "Friends" I used Simply sentimental stamp set from Paper Salon. To finish the card, I added some corner punch"Royal " from Fiskars, Ribbon, Buttons, Threat, 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: Seashore fun (Inkadinkado), sentiment (Paper Salon)

Papers: Dk.Blue and white c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Grey)

Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance), Latte (Adirondack), Aegean Blue (Versa Magic)

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities classic rectangles, Prismacolor markers, Glaze Gell pen, Button, Threat, Ribbon, Gemstones

Tools: Cuttlebug machine; Corner punch (Fiskars).

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

Inspirational Card Sketches DT #3

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! Today is time with Inspirational Card Sketches . Here is the card I made using the Sketch ICS3 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.

For this card I used a how usually Patterned paper from Basic Grey - "Urban Prairie". I stamped the main image "Doodle Bugs & More" from Inque Boutique onto white c.s., using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored the image with my Prismacolor markers. For the background, I ran a piece of yellow c.s. through my Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots embossing folder and then adhered it to a piece of cream c.s. and patterned paper.

For embellishments, I added some flowers, beads, gemstones, piercings.

P.S. This week Dawn has something new to add to the challenge. She has thrown in a wonderful RAK (Blog Candy) to be given away to one lucky person whom will be chosen using the good old RANDOM. ORG. You could be the new owner of this PRIMA Collection of flowers. Good luck to all!!! Your cards are due Monday, February 16th, 12:00 midnight Central Standard Time USA. And, if you want to play along, make sure you upload your link to the site so we can all check it out!

RECIPE: Stamps: "Doodle Bugs & More" (Inque Boutique) Papers: M.Orange, Yellow and white c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Grey) Inks: Graphite Black (Brilliance), Tangerine (ColorBox), Butterscotch (Adirondack), Summer sky (Memento) Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Ovals and Tag, Prismacolor markers, Flowers, Gemstones, Beads, Embossing folder (Swiss Dots) Tools: Cuttlebug, Corner punch (Fiskars).

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Time for sketches! #81

Happy Thursday Everyone!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch # 81 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 "Archaic" patterned paper (by Basic Grey). I stamped the image ("Baby" stamp set from Fiskars) on White c.s. with Brilliance Graphite Black ink and colored it in with PRISMACOLOR markers. Next, I used my classic rectangle Nestabilities to create the layered. For sentiment I used embroidered sticker. To finish the card, I added some Silk Flowers, beads, Crystal Stickles, gemstones and some piercings.
RECIPE:

• Stamps: "Baby" (Fiskars)
• Papers: Green, Yellow and White c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Grey); Clear vellum paper
• Inks: Brilliance Graphite Black; Caramel (Adirondack)
• Accessories: Prismacolor markers; Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Rectangles; Ribbons, Gemstones, Silk Flowers, Beads, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Embroidered Sticker
• Tools: Cuttlebug machine; Paper Piercer.

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

Mojo Monday Sketch #72

Happy Wednesday to you all!!! It's Mojo Monday again. This is my card to enter for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 72. This was a fun card to make. For this card I used beautiful patterned paper "Renee"" from Me&My Big Ideas. I stamped the Little Girl ("Lola Love" stamp set from Our Craft Lounge) onto white c.s., using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored the image with my Prismacolor markers. For the sentiment I made a heart with the heart Nestabilities, then stamp word "LOVE" from the Studio G set using Warm Red (ColorBox) ink. For embellishments, I added a Silk Ribbon, Buttons, Gemstones, Diamond Glazee. 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: "Lola Love" (Our Craft Lounge) and sentiment (Studio G)
Papers: Red, brown and white c.s.; Patterned paper (Me&My Big Ideas)
Inks: Warm Red(ColorBox), Mossy Stone (Inque Boutique)
Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Rectangels and Hearts, Prismacolor markers, Silk Ribbon, gemstones, Diamond Glazee, Foam tape
Tools: Corner punch (Fiskars).

Have a blessed day! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT - My first card!

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! Today is the first day of my time with Inspirational Card Sketches Design Team. Here is the card I made using the sketch ICS2 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 patterned paper (by My Mind's Eye) for background. Then, I stamped sentiment "With much LOVE" ("A Kind Heart" stamp set from "Hero Arts") onto a piece of white c.s. using Plumeria VersaMagic ink and sponged the edges. Next, I used corner punch to created a waves border. To finish the card, I added some ribbons, gemstones and Crystal Stickles.

RECIPE:

Stamps: "A Kind Heart" (Hero Arts)

Papers: Cranberry and white c.s.; Patterned paper (My Mind's Eye)

Inks: Plumeria (VersaMagic), Angel pink (Memento)

Accessories: Silk Ribbon, Square gemstones, Crystal Stickles, Foam tape

Tools: Corner punch.

Have a blessed day! ~Olena~