Sketch Saturday ~ Sketch 758 ~ Twist, Use Sequins

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Sketch Saturday challenge.The OPTIONAL twist for this challenge is to use sequins.

I've used the Betterpress Society exclusive Betterpress plate Winter Springs Tree which I foiled using my Glimmer machine.  I used the stencil add-on to ink up tree then added a Spellbinders Holly Sprigs die cut and some gold sequins.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration:

I hope you'll play along.

Just link your project to Sketch Saturday.

Cut it Up Challenge #311 ~ Anything Goes

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's one of your favorites!  Our new challenge at Cut it Up Challenge Blog isANYTHING GOES.
Here's a card I made for a very special friend for her birthday.

I used some amazing Pinkfresh Studio products to create this card including Sunflower Washi Tape/die and Folk Edge Circles, Twist Pattern press plate/die, and Extra Special Sentiments/die.

We hope you'll play along.  Just add your project to the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #310 ~ Thinking of You

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge up on the Cut it Up Challenge Blog.
Our theme is THINKING OF YOU.  This is a great theme for cards to add to your stash.
I used some amazing Pinkfresh Studio products along with a Spellbinders 3D embossing folder to create this card.

I used a PF press plate for the edges but hot foiled it instead of pressing with ink.  I love that press plates have a dual use.  I foiled the image on patterned paper - a technique we learned at the June Create and Connect workshop.

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just add your project to the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch 42, February Challenge

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch challenge on the Build Your Stash Holiday CardmakersFacebook page.  You'll find the sketch below.  The challenge is open for the entire month.  You may visit the BLOG and the Facebook page for inspiration and then upload your challenge project HERE.
Here's my first design team project.

I used a Betterpress plate for the background, blue ink on white watercolor paper, and then the Glimmer foil system for the sentiment.  So easy with the right tools/systems, yet it looks so elegant.
Here's the challenge sketch for your inspiration.

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

Cut it Up Challenge #295 ~ A New Year

Hi Crafty Friends,
Hard to believe that my second year as owner of Cut it Up Challenges has begun.For this challenge we're celebrating A New Year.The challenge is to use a NEW crafty tool, technique, idea, etc.
Hubby gave me money for Christmas so I bought the Glimmer Hot Foil system.
Here's my first attempt at hot foiling.

This foil plate came with the system.  The sentiment was made using the Betterpress system.  I love the gold foil and white combination so I was pleased with how this turned out.  I did the cutting and scoring using my new We R Memory Keepers All - in - One Tool.  I could have also used the tool to make the matching envelope but this is a standard A2 card so I have ready-made ones.
You can add your NEW project to the CIU blog.Something new this year at CIU:  we will be sharing our TOP CUTS (DT's faves from all of the entries) on our Cut it Up Facebook page HERE.
You'll also want to visit the blog to welcome our four new designers.
Happy New Year!