Tuesday Morning Sketches #736

Thanks for stopping by for Tuesday Morning Sketches #736.  

I can’t seem to even keep track of time anymore but I lost a couple weeks sick and  coughing my head off.  I’m all better now just behind on everything. 

I hope your holiday season is going really well.  Mine is going way too fast but then I guess it always does. I had to really rush my card, it just seems like I have no time these days.  It felt really good to at least take a few minutes for some fun.  I set the stopwatch on my phone and here is how long this card took:

I realized I forgot to round the corners but wasn’t starting over so I rounded the corners on the tiny sentiment.

Not too bad considering that included figuring out what to use for the trees, papers, die and embossing folder plus putting together.  

So I hope you join us over at Tuesday Morning Sketches and have FUN!

Tuesday Morning Sketches #734

I’m so sad, I realized that I never posted  Tuesday Morning Sketches #734 but just for the record here it is. I put more work into to this one than I have put in on one card for a long long time…oh well. No use crying over spilt milk right?

See you soon for the next Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

Tuesday Morning Sketches #733

HI, hi, hi!!!

Thank you for stopping by for  Tuesday Morning Sketches #733 : )

Is playing in your crafty place an even more wonderful escape from all that is going on these days?  For me it sure is.  I used the same Maggie Holmes Woodland Grove papers and stickers as last week but it did take some effort to strategically cut where I could protect more whole animals lol.  

I decided to make this for my daughter in law.  I keep goofing up and just giving her one of my generic made for whoever cards and not one specifically meant for her.  She loves green and yellow and books so much - I think this is perfect for her. So now I already have it ready to file under next SEPTEMBER!!  Haha so unlike me - but very happy to say that.

I’m looking forward as always to one of the best parts of the week —checking out what you all make for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

Tuesday Morning Sketches #732

Hi there!  I hope your week is going well.  Here’s my creation for Tuesday Morning Sketches #732. 

I stamped!!  Haha, I know I’ve been a lazy bones lately.  I feel like I’m always short on time and for this one I loved the sketch but I just had such a hard time getting inspired by anything I put my hands on.  I was just so meh! I ended up using this Maggie Holmes Woodland Grove paper and stickers along with CTMH sequins, white daisy & sage cardstock, evergreen ink and an older retired stamp set. 

I’m sure you will do great with it and I can’t wait to see what you make for Tuesday Morning Sketches this week!! Enjoy!

Tuesday Morning Sketches #731

Happy Halloween!

Thanks once again for stopping by for the latest Tuesday Morning Sketches #731.  Big news—I kinda cheated haha been doing that quite a bit.  I did however need to pick papers & use embossing folder etc.  It was still fun and what else are you supposed to do with these great stickers?  Guess what is prob the neatest thing about this card?  That ribbon and little flower I’ve posted a few times before, they are actually from my granddaughter's baby shower favors - she’ll be 13 next month!!

It’s your turn now to head on over to Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  Have fun!

Tuesday Morning Sketches #730

 Hi & thanks so much for stopping by for Tuesday Morning Sketches #730.  

I was a little lazy and didn’t angle every element of the sketch - I just needed to simplify and save a little time.  I kinda regret it in a way though because it is really cool with all the elements.  

I’m trying to be a little more intentional with what I make and be sure I’m ready for everyone’s birthday instead of just creating random whatever cards. I know I will still be doing plenty of random just cuz that seems to be how I roll but this card I planned for my daughter.  She has been hiking and fishing and doing all manner of outdoors activities so I thought this fun tree paper would be great for a card for her.  I didn’t really have that in mind when I picked out this paper - I just liked it!  

This paper is by American Crafts and it was part of my Joann’s splurge - I should have bought more than one because I kinda thought it was most likely that I would use it on a scrapbook page. Not that I’ve been scrapbooking but I mean to! LOL

I used pretty much the whole 12 x 12 piece for the card and envelope.  Accidentally cut the square for the envelope too small so I had to improvise and I actually really like how it turned out :) - happy accident.

I’m excited to see what you make Tuesday Morning Sketches this week and thank you again for being here!

Tuesday Morning Sketches #729

 Hi there & happy Tuesday (or whatever!)!

Thanks for being here!  It’s time for Tuesday Morning Sketches #729.  I never thought I would but I really love these mini slimline cards.  The size I have been doing the most lately is 3.5 X 6.  It  fits the minimum requirements for the Post Office and I can get two from a piece of 12 x 12 card stock.

I lost my will power and went in Joann’s the other day to spend $10.  Well $40 later lol I got out of there before spending even more.  I did get a Christmas gift for someone and a stamp and die set, a die and a bunch of paper all on sale.  Oh well.

One of my favorite things was this really pretty patterned vellum.  It is so pretty in person!  I thought about sticking a little butterfly on the front but I didn’t want to cover any more of the paper than I already did with my sentiment.  I used a Hero Arts stamp & cut set for the sentiment and then the Vellum is American Crafts then all the other card stock and ribbon is Close to My Heart. 

Your turn to head on over to Tuesday Morning Sketches and join us for the fun!