Sketch Saturday #33

Yes, it's another day and another challenge to complete, today it was another first, the Sketch Saturday, I thought I'd better get this one done before Saturday comes around again. I have used one of my new "free" stamp sets, Botanical Blooms which I received on Monday. Oh, I love to receive my Stampin' Up orders and it was great to received the freebies when you purchase other goodies. Thanks Jayne for coordinating my order and for providing me such good service.

Stamp Set: Botanical Blooms, Short and Sweet
Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi
Card: Whisper White, Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi, Rose Red Deisgner Series Paper
Accessories: Wild Wasabi Double-Stitched Ribbon, Small Oval Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch

Kristina Werner Design Colour Inspiration #38

I am really enjoying these challenges so I made time in between the housework to participate in Kristina's Colour inspiration. I hope you all have been enjoying my cards over the last couple of weeks. I love to receive your feedback, so please leave a comment it does not have to always be positive as any suggestions of improvement would be greatly appreciated.

Stamp Set: Tarty and Tangy, Lots of Thoughts
Ink: Ruby Red, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie
Card: Ruby Red, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper
Accessories: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Small Oval Punch

Stampin' Addition Weekly Layout Challenge

Nerine each week now has a layout challenge and since I am still on holidays I am taking the opportunity to participate in lots of challenges, I have more on my list but have only had time for one today.

Everyone has been talking about Valentine's Day and I have decided to make one using all the stamp set that I have that have hearts in them. I chose to use the traditional red and white colours but I am really not happy with the finished card as I think it is too busy (too many hearts, but that means lots of love).

Stamp Set: Always, Polka Dot Punches, Short and Sweet
Ink: Real Red
Card: Whisper White, Real Red
Accessories: Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch

Makeesha Sketch Challenge

It's hotting up here in Adelaide today, but 41 tomorrow that's hot! I wanted to do another challenge today. After spending the day looking at how dry the lower lakes at Milang and Clayton were and so depressing it is for the people living in such a terrible situation. So to cheer me up this evening I got out the stamps and completed this whilst enjoying the airconditioned comfort of my lounge room (not the normal craft room, but that does not have the cooling). This is another first for me, oh I have loved being on holidays to have the time to fit these challenges in as usually the cut off has been before I even discover them. Thanks to Makeesha Byl for this sketch challenge, and I look forward to making more in the coming months ahead.

Stamp Set: Eastern Blooms
Ink: Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie
Card: Whisper White, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Bail Breeze Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Blue Rhinestone Brad, Green Rhinestone Brad

Mel's Weekly Challenge #4

I think I am now "Challenge Out" with another one completed, this one is from Mel Hanlon. Its was a three in one - colour, technique and accessory, so I really had to think about it. I have used the Wild Rose stamp set which is the only flower one I currently have as my stamping friend has borrowed a selection from me at the moment (Lynette look forward to seeing some cards soon).

Colour - Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery
Technique - I stuffed this right up it was suppose to be the Kissing technique as I have check out other entries but I thought it just ment any technique oh well, Two Step Stamping (with the stamp-a-ma-jig)
Accessory - 3 D Dimensionals

Stamp Set: Wild Rose, Seaworthy
Ink: Orchid Opulence, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery
Card: Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch

Kristina Werner Design Colour Inspiration #37

Today, I decided to spend a little time making a card. I have had this stamp set for many months now and have not used it so I thought I would try it out with Kristina Werner's Colour Challenge. I am really enjoying having the time to fit in these challenges while I am on annual leave. I am on holidays until 21 January so I might get in a few more next week.

I took a trip yesterday to the beautiful Barossa Valley and enjoyed some great food but as I was driving I did keep away from the fantastic South Australian wines (oh well, there is always next time).

Stamp Set: Wanted, Circle of Friendship
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Card: Old Olive, Soft Sky (in Australia we don't have Baja Breeze), Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Accessories: Chocolate Chip 1" Double-Stitched Ribbon, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Circle Scallop Punch