Sketch Saturday #776 with the Optional Twist to Add an Extra Layer

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's our next Sketch Saturday challenge for May.Challenge #776 has the Optional Twist of adding an extra layer.

I've used my favorite color combination with this card :).

The patterned paper is from an old Crafter's Companion kit.  I've used shape dies from Jaded Blossom along with an oldie but goodie Cuttlebug Dotted Swiss embossing folder and Altenew's Deck Planks 3D embossing folder.  I think the flower is an older Spellbinders die set.  This was one of those cards that came together by digging through my product stash of dies, folders, and papers.

Here's the challenge sketch.

I can't wait to see your interpretation.

Cut it Up Challenge #290 ~ Layer it Up

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for a new Cut it Up Challenge and it's one of my favorites ~ Layer it Up.Layering is one crafty technique that I use on almost every one of my projects.
Here's my card using images and a sentiment created using the Spellbinders' Betterpress.It's my newest crafty toy and I'm loving it.  I've never used the letterpress process but this new tool really makes it easy.

I began by inking up a Ranger Water Color panel using Distress Inks.  I added Archival Burgandy ink to my Betterpress plate to get the leaf images.  After using the companion dies to cut out the leaves, I used water and a brush to add splatters and a little color release.  Using the water color paper allows the Betterpress to give a deep stamped impression.  I also used a Betterpress plate for the sentiment stamping and pressing on gold foil paper.  It's been fun experimenting with different papers, inks, and other mediums to create some interesting results.  

I hope you'll join in our challenge and show us your Layered Up project.

Just follow the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #209 ~ Happy Fall Y'All (using 3 or more layers)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Here's a fun fall challenge from Cut it Up.

Your creation can be anything fall but you must use at least 3 layers!

I LOVE layers so this challenge was just my style.

I made the background by ink blending on Neenah Desert Storm paper.  I used Jaded Blossom's Fall Leaves to do some random stamping and then added the die cut post and some grassy accents.  A little bit of sequin bling is always a good thing!  The leaf stamping technique was inspired by my fellow Jaded Blossom design team member, Lee-Ann Kubinec.  Her stamping is A-Maz-ing!!!

Come play along with us for a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from our challenge sponsor,

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