Southern Scraps

There is a brand new stamp site called Stamps and Smiles. To celebrate the opening and release of this new line of stamps, there was a series of sketches on the Stamps and Smiles blog . I made these cards using the sketches. I used JessicaLynnOriginals stamps. Papers are by Making Memories Boho chic collection.

and a technique challenge too. Tonight I'm sharing my card that I made earlier this week for the Our Daily Bread sketch challenge . I combined it with the High Hopes challenge this week- sponging. I left my panel in the Nestabilities die and sponged some brown and pink ink on the edges. I also added some ink to the die before cutting out the panel- that's how I got that cool border. Stamps : Our Daily Bread Design Paper : Hot Off the Press Accents : Ribbon (Michaels), Crystal lacquer Tools : Nestabilities labels two die

Do you have some upcoming weddings to attend and shop for? Consider this gift/ card combo for the happy couple. Wonderful White Wavy Bowl by RDGDesigns Love Binds card by SouthernScraps

Isn't it funny how you can see something and it does nothing for you, like a sketch, or idea? But then one day something else makes it click and inspires an idea for you. That's how it was for the Mojo Monday sketch this week and the Etsygreetings team challenge. At first the sketch didn't spark much interest, but then OCC issued a challenge yesterday to use a tag and I remembered the Mojo sketch had the perfect place for a tag. The Etsygreetings team challenge is to make a St. Patrick's Day card, and I'm not real big on those, but I did buy a few green embellies. The Dutch Dare Card challenge is to use green and yellow. I recently bought this green and yellow ribbon so with all this prompting from all these sources, it finally came together. Here is my card. Stamps : Rubber stampede, heart; studio G Paper : imagination project; sonburn Accents : Stickles, brad, Making Memories metal rim vellum tag; ribbon (Michael's) A few details: I stamped four hearts and cut...

Valentine's Day has passed, but love is a feeling and sentiment we can always express. How about doing it with some of these great etsy finds? Unlock My Heart Pillow Set by diffractionfiber Vinyl Wall Lettering Art Decor Master Love by SimplyStickItDesign Inspirational Image - 12x18 Love themed print with sweet words by ADRphotographicart Unique HEART love quote spiral design full long sleeve shirt by InnerPeaceDesigns

I used the sketch from CPS this week for a sympathy card I needed to make. And even before I checked in on the Timeless Tuesday challenge at Flourishes, I knew I wanted to use this flower stamp. As it turned out, the Timeless Tuesday challenge is to use flowers. I like this card because it's simple and peaceful to look at. The sketch is really clean. I added a little more texture by stitching and tearing and rolling the edges. Enough from me, have a peek for yourself.

What a long busy day. And now it's time for bed. I just wanted to share a couple of challenge cards I made earlier this week. This one is for the sketch at the sweetest thing . Karen makes the simplest sketches that are so fun to use for a quick card. Paper : Bazzill cardstock; HOTP patterned paper Stamp : Inkadinkado Accents : ribbon, Offray; flower, Petaloo; rub on stitches, DCWV; brad The challenge at High Hopes this week is to make a spring/ Easter card. I needed a push to start some Easter cards. I used the sketch at Friday Sketchers for my design. Here's my card: Paper : cardstock; patterned paper, HOTP Stamp: Inkadinkado; Studio G Accents : Flowers, Making Memories, other Tools : Cuttlebug argyle embossing folder; paper piercer; black marker; Nestabilities large petite ovals Thanks for looking!