Sketch Saturday Challenge 774 ~ Optional Twist: Add Embellishments

Hi Crafty Friends,

I have a new Sketch Saturday challenge sketch for you.

Sketch 774 has the optional twist to add embellishments.  You don't have to ask my twice since I love adding embellies to my projects.

The patterned papers are Crafter's Companion.  I used Spellbinders 3D embossing folder SES065 to add dimension to the largest circle.  The butterfly is from Pinkfresh Studio's Butterfly Washi and I used Jaded Blossom's Stitched Circles to die cut the circle shapes.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

You can upload your project HERE.

Sketch Saturday Challenge #768 ~ Optional Twist: Include a Heart

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another card for you today.  This time for the Sketch Saturday Challenge.
This card design is mostly about the paper.  I've used gold foil to highlight this pretty Lala Land Crafts patterned paper.  I also die cut a LLLC heart locket and added gold twine.

and here's the sketch for your inspiration.

The optional twist is to include a heart.

I hope you'll play along.

Pearly Sparkles June Challenge ~ For the Girls

Hi Crafty Friends,
New month and a new challenge at Pearly Sparkles.
Our theme for June is "For the Girls."
I've used several products from one of my favorite companies, Pinkfresh Studio.

The sentiment and washi tape floras are from the Enchanting Flora suite.  I love using PF washi because there is a companion die set making it so easy to cut out the florals and stamped sentiment.

I've also used a PF essential die for the sparkly frame and PF inks to blend the background which is a Spellbinders 3D embossing.

I hope you'll play along with us this month.

Congratulations Graduate

Hi Crafty Friends,

It's my day to share on the Jaded Blossom Blog.

For today's design team project I made a graduation card for a young woman who put herself through college and is now graduating and ready to become a teacher.

For this card I used an older Authentique 6 x 6 paper pad and these Jaded Blossom products:

Octagon Dies

Diagonal Card Mat Die

Gnome Dies: School Add Ons

Gnome Dies: New Years  Add Ons

School Dies (inside)

Hard Work (inside)

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Thanks for stopping by today.

Passionate Paper Creations & Friends ~ Lili of the Valley Sponsorship

Hi Crafty Friends,
Lily of the Valley Digital Stamps is our newest sponsor on the PPCF Facebook page.  Be sure to visit to see the special that is being offered during the sponsorship.  You must join our page in order to view the coupon but you're always free to just visit to see all the fabulous design team makes along with the crafty posts of our visitors.
You will find some of the sweetest images at LOTV.  I chose to use Wish Upon a Star.

I framed my image using Jaded Blossom Stitched and Scallop circle dies cut from some beautiful papers from Authentique.  I colored using Copic markers and added glitter gel pen to the stars.
We always appreciate it when you visit our sponsors who so graciously support our crafting community.

Pearly Sparkles September Challenge ~ Traci's Recipe: Pink, Pearls, Sparkle

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to the August challenge at Pearly Sparkles.
This month's challenge is our annual tribute to Traci, the founder of the Pearly Sparkles blog. Traci loved to use pearls (her dog's name, too) pink, and sparkles in her crafting.
Here's my card honoring Traci's favorite crafty things.

This adorable image is free digital image from Whimsy Stamps.  I colored using Copic Markers and used Liquid Pearls for her necklace.  The die cuts are from Jaded Blossom.
I hope you'll play along with us this month.  Just follow the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #213 ~ Be Brave~Bold~Strong!

Hi Crafty Friends,
For this Cut it Up Challenge we are celebrating women!  Let's see your projects that reflect the strength of females.

I used a sentiment from CAS-ual Friday's Calling all Sistahs Collection.

CAS-ual Fridays is this challenge's sponsor.

I also used an image and die cuts from LaLa Land Crafts.  Isn't this panda the cutest?

I hope you will join us in celebrating our sisters!!!

Pearly Sparkles September Challenge ~ Traci's Recipe

Hi Crafty Friends,

It's time for our special September Challenge at Pearly Sparkles,

This is the month we use Traci's Recipe:  Pink, Pearls, Sparkles - the things our Dear Traci loved most when crafting.

Here's my project:

The sentiment and tag are from Jaded Blossom. I heat embossed the sentiment using gold ink and clear embossing powder. The tea set dies are from LaLa Land Crafts.  

I think it all goes together to make a very sweet friendship card.

I hope you'll join this month's challenge as we remember and honor Traci.