Celebrate at S:CY

This week we have card inspiration on the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog. Here is mine:

Simple Stories Year-o-graphy papers, Core'dinations Cosmo Cricket embossed cardstock, Jillibean Soup note card, Kaiser craft buttons, hemp trim. This card is based on a sketch by Vikki Whittington:

I hope you get a chance to check out the rest of the team's beautiful cards at the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog. And if this sketch and photo inspires you, let us know.

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Birthday card

This Mother's Day, I took some time for myself and played at my craft desk. Here's one of the cards I made (the rest is DT stuff):

Echo Park Playground papers, October Afternoon rubber charms, SRM sticker, Creative Impressions silk ribbon, Glossy Accents, SU! embossing folder, Lifestyle crafts hexagon die, Jillibean Soup note card.

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Rainforest Cafe at S:CY

There is another great sketch posted on the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog today. Here is my interpretation:

LilyBee Design Double Dutch paper; American Crafts Remarks and Delights; Cosmo Cricket Ready-set-chip alphabet; EK Success Jolee layered foam stickers; May Arts ribbon; unknown cardstock and pocket. The challenge this week is "round," so I used polka dots and medallion flowers.

Here is S:CY sketch 6-13:

I kept the placements pretty close to the sketch this time, just less photos.

I hope you get a chance to check out the rest of the team's beautiful layouts at the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog. Our guest designer this month is Keely Yowler. And if this sketch and photo inspires you, let us know. Maybe you can win the monthly prize :)

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S:CY Adventure time

Ali posted another great sketch on the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog today. Here is my interpretation:

Jillibean Soup Staples II paper, American Crafts foam Thickers, October afternoon rub-ons, Ranger Glossy Accents, Disney maps, SU! butterfly punch, WRMK stitch piercer. Unknown: cardstock, washi tape and crochet thread.

The challenge this week is musically-inspired. I added some rub-on musical notes to the guide brochure to bring out the music in the parade. And here is S:CY sketch 5-13:

I stretched the sketch to a two-page layout while keeping most of the elements.

I hope you get a chance to check out the rest of the team's inspiration at the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog. Our guest designer this month is Jenifer Cowles and she is offering the giveaway prize this month. It is a Lovely Day collection from My Little Shoe Box, a Super Stick from Therm-o- Web and coordinating May Arts ribbons. She might even add to the prize if there is a lot of participation and comments. So if this sketch and photo inspires you, let us know.

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New Favorites

It has been a while since I read a book that I considered a favorite and wanted to start over when I finished, so I was very surprised that I read two like that back to back.

The first one was The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I loved the intricately woven, non-chronological love story. Although it is a "crying book," it wasn't one I wanted to pitch across the room (like One Day by David Nicholls, which literally, I did). Ms. Niffenegger's use of foreshadowing not only prepared me for the climax, but kept me curious about how events would take place. I was so attached to the characters that I didn't want the story to end.

Then last night, quite late, I finished Karen Lord's The Best of All Possible Worlds, which combines a culturally rich world with a delightful boy-meets-girl love story. I've tried reading sci-fi romances before, but this was the first one that felt real, like the world I've been writing.

I'm on the lookout for non-dystopia sci-fi love stories with a literary bent, so let me know if you think of any.

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Latkes at S:CY

Ali has another great sketch posted on the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog today. Here is my LO:

Jillibean soup papers (Talk Soup, Alphabet Soup, Pasta Fagioli) and journaling spot; Creative Imaginations Puffy Felt Flowers; SRM stickers; AC Thickers; WRMK floss; Bic marker; unknown washi tape, cardstock and buttons. The misting was done with a Stampin' Up! marker (Cajun Craze) and spray tool. I've been holding on to those flowers for almost 3 years and I finally had an excuse to use them. The challenge this week is combining different patterns and textures :)

Here is S:CY sketch 4-13:

I rotated the sketch 180 degrees to fit my photo series better. Here is the inspiration photo with lots of patterns and textures:

I hope you get a chance to check out the rest of the team's beautiful layouts at the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog. Our guest designer this month is Jenifer Cowles.

And Jenifer was kind enough to offer the giveaway prize this month. It is a Lovely Day collection from My Little Shoe Box, a Super Stick from Therm-o- Web and coordinating May Arts ribbons. She might even add to the prize if there is a lot of participation and comments. So if this sketch and photo inspires you, let us know.

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Happy Birthday MSFV

One of my favorite writing blogs, Miss Snark's First Victim, is celebrating its 5th blogversary. Authoress asked her fans to help celebrate by creating something artistic. I just had to make her a card.

Jillibean soup Pasta Fagioli paper and sugar pick; Lilybee alpha stickers; SRM sticker sentiment; May Arts ribbons; American Crafts button; Ranger Glossy Accents; unknown twine. This card was inspired by the photo below:

Authoress posted her favorites and I got honorable mention.The winners are amazingly creative, so check them out.

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Birthday card at S:CY

Today we have card inspiration on the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog. Here is mine:

I used American Crafts Heat Wave paper, Core'dinations cardstock, SRM sticker sentiment, Pebbles button, Little Yellow Bicycle Boardwalk Clear Cuts, October Afternoon chipboard dots, SU! embossing folder, and unknown ribbon. Placing those circles took longer than anything else...

This card is based on a sketch by Vikki Whittington:

I hope you get a chance to check out the rest of the team's beautiful layouts at the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog. And if this sketch and photo inspires you, let us know.

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Disney layout

I'm ready to attack the Disney pictures from 2010. It was the boys' first time there and we also had cousins visiting. I have a lot of pictures for just one weekend, so I'm thinking 4 or 5 pages will be good :)

Fancy Pants Childish Things paper, Colorbok cardstock, EK Success stickers, American Crafts badge (Margarita).

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Farewell & Get Well

Here are some cards I made for Dada to take to work:

Jillibean Soup Macho Nacho Soup papers, Christmas Eve Chowder alphabet, twine and craft note card from the Card Kitchen June 2012 kit. Other: Stampin' Up! marker (Night of Navy) and mister; Ranger Glossy Accents, WRMK Corner Chomper.

Jillibean Soup Neopolitan Bean Bisque papers, Bella Blvd designer tape, and Maya Road pin from the Card Kitchen May 2012 kit. Other: SRM sticker sentiment, Jillibean Bean Soup note card, EK Success circle punch, unknown ribbon.

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