Celebrate...

Good morning!

I'm the host for today's blog post at ScrapTownLady's blog, and I have a fun card to share.  No stamping.  Yep, none!  The ScrapTownLady store is sponsoring a challenge this week.  "Bird is the Word".  In this challenge, the layout sketch must be followed, and along with each sketch is a word that must be included in your creation.  The word for this challenge is "Celebrate".   To every mom or dad out there that has totally enjoyed summer vacation with their kids, but is also totally excited that school will soon be in session, this one's for you!

This card went together so quickly!  The sentiment is computer generated.

And here is the sketch:

If you participated in the fun at Bird is the Word - you could win a very nice gift card to the ScrapTownLady store.  Hopefully, while you are out and about, you canl stop by the ScrapTownLady blog, and become a follower!

Designer's Tip:  You can have a beautiful coordinating sentiment like the one on my card, anytime you like.  Just type and print what you want in your word program.  Adhere a piece of patterned paper directly over the word, and print again. Voila!  

ScrapTownLady Supplies:
Graphic 45 ABC Primer Collection Designer Papers
Graphic 45 ABC Primer Tags 1
Snug Hug Clipper Grey Ribbon
Glossy Accents
Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive
EZ Runner Adhesive
My Favorite Things DieNamics Fancy Flourish Die

Other Supplies:
Amuse Studios' Baker's Twine

Thanks for stopping by today,

Patti J.

Thinking of you...

Good morning!  Today is my day to post for the ScrapTownLady Blog. I can't believe what a great variety of stamps she carries in the ScrapTownLady store!  I chose to work with this fun Stampendous image today. Just thought something a bit 'girly' seemed like a good plan.

This image was so much fun to create with. I wish you could see it in real life.  There's a touch of sparkle, lots of gloss, and a nice, rich color.  The color was painted on, using Tim Holtz Distress Inks, and a water brush.  Reminded me of being a kid, and playing with my watercolors!  Painting was great therapy, too, as it's been a week of sadness, having lost a friend to cancer. KaiserCraft makes such gorgeous papers, and it was fun searching for just the right combination - it needed to look elegant, a bit vintage, and even a little sassy!  Used my Perfect Layers Rulers for that beautiful 1/8" white border (see sidebar for details). Hope you will head over to the store, and purchase this stamp yourself.  Can't wait to see your creations!

ScrapTownLady Supplies:
KaiserCraft 6.5 x 6.5 'Lavendar Haze' Paper Pad
Impression Obsession Stamps (sentiment) 'Hydrangea Set'
Stampendous Stamps 'Cling Rose Corset'
Prima Flowers 'Pixie Vine Fairy Belle'
Tim Holtz Distress Ink 'Tattered Rose & 'Bundled Sage'
E-Z Runner Adhesive
Scrapbook Adhesive 3-D Foam Adhesive
Ranger Inkessentials Glossy Accents

Other Supplies:
Black & White Cardstock
Perfect Layers Rulers
Kuretake Wink of Stella 'clear'

Designer's Tip:  If you are using a stamp that is larger than any acrylic blocks that you have, grab one of your Cuttlebug Plates!  The stamp will stick to it perfectly, it will wipe clean, and you won't have to invest in a larger block!  

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a great day,
Patti J.