Cardztv Sketch Challenge Seven

Hi crafty friends!

Are you ready for another one of 

Cardztv Sketch Challenges??

Keep in mind the sketches are to start

your creative mojo!  You don't have to follow them

exactly, but use them for inspiration.

I used Sketch 12 but turned the squares on the front

so the front square would accommodate by

set of trees.  I used an embossing resist technique that 

I saw on a YouTube video and I loved it so

much I wanted to recreate it.

I embossed the set of trees with clear embossing ink

and clear powder.  Then I used some Tim Holtz blue distress ink

and began sponging in the center of my trees and to 

the outside.  I made sure that I got out all the way so

all of the trees would show up.  I added some white gel

pen dots to look like snow and some sequins for sparkle.

What you cannot see is the sparkle mist I sprayed

lightly on the trees.  Close up it is stunning.

Here is the same card on my tree!

I love using non-traditional colors for Christmas.

I am over the moon for this plaid.

My stamp set is the Big Holiday Wishes set!

Love these larger fonts - perfect finish on the front

on it's own banner stamped with black ink!

Are you ready to try your hand at a sketch challenge?

Head over to Cardztv and leave a link to your project.

You have until December 29th!

I can't wait to see your creation!

Cathy

Cardztv Sketch Challenge - Dec 2

I have to confess.  I LOVE MARY'S SKETCHES!

Why?  Mary has done all the thinking for me.  All I have

to do is pick out my papers, images and sentiments.

The rest has been done for me!

Before Mary even created her wonderful stamps, I was

an avid fan of her YouTube channel.  I had a notebook and I was

always writing down the dimensions of each layer so I could recreate

what she was showing.  Now we have the sketches, that she

has already put together and the dimensions WORK!

This week we are challenging you to use sketch 7 or 8.

I chose sketch 8 (it's one of my favs!)

I had a total knee replacement almost 3 months ago so I find my 

evenings are more relaxing while I'm recuperating.  I love to color so

I have many images that I have colored and cut out.  I have them in 

a large "pill" container so when I want to create a card I have 

the images ready.  This is so fun!!!

Here is a closer look.  I used Winter Cheer Stamp set

from Cardztv.  This set has so many terrific sentiments - it's

perfect for the cold winter months.

I hope you enjoyed my card and I have inspired you to

create your own card with Mary's sketches.

You have until December 15th to enter and link your

card on Cardztv website.

Thank you for stopping by!

Cathy

Cardztv Sketch Challenge - Create a Thanksgiving card using sketch 5 or 6

It's time for another fun sketch challenge!

Today the Designers for Cardztv is making

cards using sketch 5 or 6 as their inspiration.

Join us on this fun challenge to create your

own card using Mary's sketches.

I have an egg die and I used it to

create my pumpkin.  I cut three "eggs", inked the edges

and glued them together to create a pumpkin.

I used a scrap of brown cardstock for the stem

and added some greenery cut with a 

Martha Stewart punch and a ribbon.

I used two other dies to cut the circle under

the pumpkin and a smaller scalloped circle

to stamp the sentiment.

Using the layer sizes according to sketch

6 that set the stage for making the

pumpkin the centerpiece of this card.

The sentiment comes from Thankful for You!

I did cut it apart so it would fit on my

circle, but no issue, it will work fine the

next time if I need the sentiment 

in a straight line.

Okay, now it's time for you to join the fun!

Link up your card by December 1, 2016

to see if you are the luck winner of

a set of Cardztv Stamps!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cathy

Cardztv Sketch Challenge #4

I hope you are enjoying our

sketch challenges!  This week, Mary has ask

use to create a Thank you card using sketch 9 or 10.

You know one of the best things about

using the sketches?  Mary has done all

the thinking for you.  All the measuring

is done if you just follow her sketch.  Of course

you can always use the sketch for inspiration 

and do something on your own.

For my card, I used Sketch 10.

I used a PNG file, printed it out and cut with

my Silhouette!  I love print and cut!

My sentiment on the outside of the card comes

from Favorite Phrases.  On the inside of my black

card base, I layered a white piece of card stock and used

Heartfelt Wishes.

During the season of the year where we should

be most thankful, this design will work anytime

of the year!

You have until November 17th to create your

own Thank you card and add it to the 

challenge link at Cardztv.

Thank you for stopping by!

Cathy

Cardztv Sketch Challenge #3

Are you having fun yet with our sketch challenges?

I know I am loving them.

Welcome to Sketch Challenge #3 for

Cardztv Stamps.  For this challenge, Mary has

 asked that we use sketch 4 or 5 and make a 

Halloween card.

Keep in mind the sketches are to get your

creative juices flowing.  You CAN follow the sketch

exactly or you can use it for inspiration.

I chose sketch 5 but I changed it up a bit.

I made pointed banners of the three panels

and I placed the sentiment in a different location.

I used the Frankly Frightful Stamp Set.

I used an print and cut image from the Silhouette

store for the center of my card.  I have a die cut in the shape

of a bat and added two.  I broke out my Black

Diamond Stickles to the bats for a little punch.

Don't you love this little crow??  My card

is being sent to California to my sweet granddaughter

Sloane!  She will love it!

You have until noon EST, Thursday, November 3, 2016 to post

your name and a link to your sketch card creation on Cardzt blog.

This is your chance to link up your creation and have the 

opportunity to win a set of Cardztv stamps or Die Cuts!

Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

Cathy

Cardztv Sketch Challenge #2

It's so good to be back!

I cannot believe that the last time I posted on my

blog was at the end of May, but when I think about our

summer it was a whirl wind.  Whew!  Welcome fall!

 I am especially excited to be starting another term

with the Cardztv Design Team.  I like to think

"I knew Mary when......"  Ha ha!

I have followed Mary for years, even before she had

a stamp line.  I was an avid fan of her videos as I believe

she truly taught me my craft.  I still watch her videos as soon

as they are posted and I'm thrilled to be one of

her designers.  I kept a notebook by my computer

writing down the dimensions as she would share so 

I could recreate her card.  She always had unique ideas

for her cards and they always looked awesome.

Last year Mary started something new called

Sketches!  Basically this was what I was writing

down in my notebook, but now she has them on

her blog for everyone to download the sketch picture 

which has all the dimensions.  LOVE IT!

You can have sketches cut out and ready to go

in envelopes and pull them out when you need a

card personalizing it at that time instead of 

having it made up ahead of time.

Here is my card!

The cute little mouse is a print & cut from the Silhouette

Store.  I printed 3 pieces and glued them together giving them 

more dimension.  I used Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress ink

on the edges of all patterned paper.  I like to cover the white

edges.  I even inked a little around the mouse.

If you struggle as I have with selecting papers

that go together - use a paper pad as many of them

are themed and coordinate beautifully.  I used Glossy

Accents on the nose and eyes of the mouse and a little

Wink of Stella pen on the features.

I used Stampin Up Chocolate Chip ink to stamp

the sentiment on my banner.  My sentiment comes from

THANKFUL FOR YOU!

Here is a quick video I did on my phone.

Pardon the shaky picture!

Okay now it's your turn to be creative.  The challenge starts at

8am on October 7 and runs until October 20.

Remember to use Sketch 3 or 4 and post your 

creation on Cardztv Website.  By entering the challenge, you have

a chance to WIN a set of Cardztv Stamps!

I will be checking back all week to see what you have come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cathy

Cardztv 3D Challenge - Anything Goes!

Welcome to my blog today!

I am featuring a lovely

2 layer card and when you look at it

you may think "where's the 3D?"

I have started to use a product called Fun Foam

that you can purchase from Amazon or even from the

craft store.  I have a full layer of foam (instead of small pieces

of foam tape) under the one layer.

By using this full layer of foam, I find

that my cards mail better and make it

to their destination without damage.

Look how pretty these cards turned out!

SIMPLE THOUGHTS is one of my all time favorite

sentiment stamp sets from Cardztv Stamps!

Just look at that stunning font!

Again, even though you cannot see the foam layer

it makes a nice smooth surface and the dimension

that is perfect for a two layer card.

Do you like it?

If you are just starting the Blog Hop with me,

here's the full line up of all

my crafty friends!

BLOG HOP LINE UP:

Mary - http://cardztv.blogspot.com/

Deanna - http://deannaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

Maria - http://maria-linacreativedesigns.blogspot.com/

Rhonda Z - http://www.bumblcreate.blogspot.com/

Laura - http://www.queenscardcastle.blogspot.com/

Tonya - http://www.paperofmanycolors.com/

Barbara - http://www.spotofsanity.blogspot.com/

Cathy - http://mimiscraftcorner.blogspot.com

Krystal - http://krystalklearcreations.blogspot.com/

Elaine - http://lizzielainedesigns.blogspot.com/

Make sure you go to Cardztv blog to

leave your comments!  Mary is giving away

two sets of Cardztv stamps.

I fully believe when you have some awesome

sentiment stamps, you can create anything!

Thank you for stopping by!

Teacher Treats - Cardztv 3D Challenge

I have a heart for teachers!  Love them!

They have to have patience beyond normal and do

what many of us moms could never do!

Here in Indiana/Michigan, our teachers and kids

still have a summer break of about 2 1/2 months.

With the Cardztv 3D challenge, I decided instead of a

"treat", I would make a mini album and

give to a well deserving teacher.  This way they can chronicle

their summer fun and have the album already

put together.

Here are three snapshots but look below

as I've added in a quick video showing you more

detail and the exact Cardztv Stamp set that I used.

Here's the video!

Okay, now it's your turn to make a

gift for a teacher!  Pick someone who could

really use a pick me up!  They will love their 

treat!  Don't forget to click on all

of my Cardztv Design Team Sisters links!

They are all so talented!

Thanks for stopping!

Cathy

Easter 3D treats!

On my Instagram feed the other day

I saw this cute little

bunny die that was too cute for 

words and I knew I had to have him.

He is from Lil' Inkers.  He cut beautifully

in my Cuttlebug and just so you know, I have

about 70 of these to make for work, but

I'm sharing with you now.

Isn't he the cutest????

I did use a Peachy Keen face, but

there are faces that come

in the die set.

Here's a basket FULL of bunnies!

I used two sets of Cardztv Stamps, 

EASTER PUNNIES & GOING IN CIRCLES

I used Easter Punnies on the banner tag

and Going in Circles under the candy.

Hop on over to Cardztv Stamps

to pick up your new stamps today!

Now you have until March 31 to link

up your own 3D Easter box or goodie bag

on Mary's site.

I can't wait to see what you create!

Cathy

SPRING! I can't wait!

Hi all you Cardztv fans!

I am excited about Spring and even with

snow on the ground, I know it's coming.

The 3D Challenge for this week is

a spring home decor product and I'm so

excited to show you mine!

I used the Cardztv St. Patrick's Day stamp set

to create my tissue box cover for spring.

I cut the largest saying apart, placing it

exactly where I wanted it to go

and divided it into two panels.

Here's the first panel.

Here's the second Panel.

I added in some shamrock die cuts

and sequins and my project is done!

Look at this awesome set!

I apologize for my dark photos!

No sun here in Indiana (we have snow and ice).

Make sure you add your 3D spring home decor

project over on Cardztv.blogspot.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cathy

Cardztv 3D Valentine's Challenge

I am so excited to be back

from our hiatus over the holidays.

I have wonderful new Cardztv Stamp set to

share with you today and I teamed it up

with some of Mary's earlier stamp sets.

I just love my little mailbox!  It is cut with my Silhouette

and it was so easy!  This set is featuring the LOVE YA set

that has just been released!  I used two of the sentiments

on this project along with a few sentiments from

SNAIL MAIL.  These two sets were the perfect

compliment to each other.

Below is the bare box before I started

decorating it.  I used a few of my favorite

heart dies to cut out a variety of sizes

to use on the mailbox.

I love the flag!!!

Remember those mint Hershey kisses left

over from Christmas?  Well they fit 

perfectly in a bag for my sweet gift!

I couldn't resist decorating the front of

the mailbox.

Every mailbox needs a love note!

I used a rectangular die to cut out

my post card.  Tim Holtz distress inks

did an awesome job of making this

vintage postcard come alive.

I hope you like my Valentine's Gift Box for my

sweetie.  I know he will like it.

Now make sure you head over to the

Cardztv blog and enter your own project

for the chance to win a set of Mary's stamps.

From February 5, 2016 - February 18, 2016

you have a chance to win!  Let's have some fun!

I can't wait to see what you create.

Cathy