*SweetStamps #128

Good morning!

Happy Tuesday and thank for for stopping by today. 

We have a new challenge for you at SweetStamps for you to play along this week. 

 This weeks theme is: 

Christmas Tag

I was planning on working on Christmas tags, but I opt to make a tag for me card, since I found a sketch that I really wanted to work with.  It was from Freshly Made Sketches and besides that, I had the perfect embossing folder for the Classy Deer SweetCuts die. I cut the deer twice and layered it, but did not glue the antlers, because I wanted to make them dimensional. I added a bit of twine to the neck, just to give it a more festive look. 

Love the simple and clean look.  I think this may just be in the running for bulk Christmas cards this year.

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Next week's challenge #129 is:

Silhouettes

Our monthly challenge, can be found HERE

Theme is:

Dryer Sheet Technique

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I would like to enter the following challenges:
CAS on Sundays #13
Just Us Girls #199

Hugs,

Calypso

*Sentimental Sundays #162

Morning again!!

I am with this weeks card for Sentimental Sundays weekly challenge. 

This weeks challenge is a recipe challenge:

1-Image

2-Die Cuts

3- Patterned Paper

4- Embellishments

I am using Hula Diva, which was donated for the team to use by this weeks sponsor: Meljen;s Designs. She has been colored with Copics, which does not count as one of the ingredients for this weeks challenge.  So here is the break down of what I used:

1- Image (Hula Diva) 

2- Die Cuts (Oval and Corners)

3-Patterned Paper (by Crate Paper)

4-Embellishments( Glitter Glue, Flowers, Stitching and Bling)

So I hope you will take this weeks challenge and apply to your cards this week and join us.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

 I would like to enter the following challenges:
Digi Sketch Challenge

Cheery Lynn Challenge #88

Hugs,

Calypso

Sketchy Friday #13

Morning.

I am so glad it's FRIDAY!!!

And it's time for another sketch challenge over at, Sketchy Friday

I love this weeks sketch.  I so many ideas for it, but being on a time constraint, I had to do what came naturally.  Clean, simple and some stitching.

Here is this weeks sketch:

This is my interpretation of the sketch:

Very fresh and clean, eh?!?!

Can you tell that I am ready for Spring?!?! 

I am...I am so ready!!  LOL

Did you check out my fancy stitching?  Nothing fancy about it really, just getting silly with the sewing machine.  That's all!!! LOL

Remember that if you join us using SKdigis, the win is double.  Hope to see you next time and thanks for using Sketchy Friday sketches.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

DL. Art Challenge #106

Paper Craft Journey 

Whimsy Inspirations #57

ICC #103

Jen's Digi: Inspired by Spring

The Sisterhood of Crafters

Flourishes: Timeless Tuesday #213

RCC78

Hugs, 

Calypso

Easter Blessings

Good morning again.

Are you all ready for Easter?  

Do you make your own baskets?  I do...Actually WE do!! LOL

I love shopping for Easter goodies...it's not all candy either.  We buy books, games, socks, videos, a new plush...Good stuff!! :)  We wanted to spend Easter in the cabin up north, but since the boys are sick, we will be staying home.

Have you seen the cute Easter images at From the Heart?

When Faith sent over these images, I really fell over heels for Easter Bunny.

Didn't I tell you!!  He TOO cute for words!

This fella has been colored using my Copics and patterned paper is from Echo Park: Sweet Girl.

I really love this new line. It's fresh and bright.

Don't forget that From the Heart has a sketch challenge every Monday.

EVERYONE who enters will receive $1 to FromTheHeartStamps.com. Use it as a discount, or save them up to earn a free stamp. I'll have a new sketch for you next week. Linky will close on Sunday at 10PM EST. Join us on Facebook and “Like” our page to see sneak peeks of the next sketch.

This is this weeks sketch:

Stamp of the Month Challenge, which can be found HERE

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Deconstructed Sketch #93

Celebrate the Occasion #104

Digital Tuesday Challenge #202

PTT #112

My Sheri Crafts #106

{Pin}spirational Challenge #49

Cutie Pie Challenge #40

Hugs,

Calypso

FTH Sketch #10

Morning everyone.  Oh...I feel like things are starting to get back in order now. 

We had a rough week...Still lots to finish, but at least there is some direction with it all. 

Today is the start of a new sketch challenge over at From The Heart. 

It's pretty straight forward and simple too. 

Here is my sample card.

I used Hello Bunny, which is a new image to the store and the sentiment is from the Hello Sentiment Pack. I colored my image with Copic and the patterned paper is from Fancy Pants Designs: Park Bench.

My hubby surprised me one week with a box full of goodies, take contained a great deal of new releases and I am loving them all.  Thanks babe!!! MUAH! ;)

So I hope that you will play along with us this week. 

You don't  to use a FTH image, but if you need one or want one, there a great deal to choose from.

EVERYONE who enters will receive $1 to FromTheHeartStamps.com. Use it as a discount, or save them up to earn a free stamp. I'll have a new sketch for you next week. Linky will close on Sunday at 10PM EST. Join us on Facebook and “Like” our page to see sneak peeks of the next sketch.

I would liek to enter this card in the following challenges:

Stamp and Create: Fur

DICC#50 1,2,6

Simply Too Create #33

My Time to Craft #213

Hugs, 

Calypso

Sketchy Friday #11

Good evening everyone-

This post is coming to a bit late this evening.  So much going on at my household at the moment, that just when I think I'm ahead of the game, I get the rug pulled out from underneath me and I fall behind. 

Things should be back to it's normal schedule by Monday.

So anyways...Today is Friday and that mean time to get sketchy.

Here is this weeks sketch for Sketchy Friday!!

It's actually an easy sketch. It's not too simple or too intimidating. 

So here is what I came up with using one of the newest digis to the gallery: FAIRY

She looks like a red head doesn't she?  I love it!!! :)

I used one of my favorite and almost finished paper pads by MME: Market. 

I've colored the image with my Copics and glitter glue for her wings and want.

The sentiment "wish", is from PTI, along with the card stock.

So I hope you will join us this week and every week for that matter. 

You do not have to use a SK digi to join in the fun but, if you do, then you double your winnings. 

Look forward to seeing this week.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Flutter By Wednesday #231

The Cutie Pie Challenge #39

Hugs,

Calypso

Thinking about you

Good morning...good morning!!

Are you off today? Do you have any plans?

Me? Hmm...It was so warm yesterday, that the boys actually started work on the backyard. 

Clearing out an area in the backyard, so that I can grow my vegetable garden. 

So excited, but still a ways to go.

Yesterday, I got some time to be crafty.  And sticking to my new years resolution, pulled out a stamp from the pile and went to work.  I pulled out a few actually, but those will come later!!

I've had this stamp for ages and my little sister is the only one who has used it.  So she has been well neglected and I feel bad.  That feeling didn't last long once I found a couple of challenge she would be perfect for. 

Here is The Greeting Farm: Laundry

Is she just not precious, sitting on that pile of clothes?

I had so much fun coloring her and doing a little bit of paper piecing too.

I flipped the sketch and The inspiration I used from the photo were pillows, blankets and some of the black and white pattern too.

I would like to enter in the following challenges:

Anyone for Anya

Yumi & Fumi Handmade

Dream Valley #49

Totally Stampalicious

Thanks for visiting today...I appreciate you stopping by.

Hugs, 

Calypso

SS: #138-Negative Space

We are BACK....

Yes, Sentimental Sundays is back from break and off to a fantastic start.

Wow...those few weeks went by so fast...I almost need just one more week to get caught up and really ready.  LOL...don't we always need a little more time these days?

Well I am excited about days challenge and sponsor. 

This week we are being sponsored by Chickydoddle.

Winnie, the owner has amazing goodies on her store.  If you are into washi tapes, twine, boxes...she's the gal to go see. I'm telling you, you won't be disappointed and she ships fast too!!  The design team is playing with some Washi Tapes Petite and I am HOOKED!!  This is my first experience with washi tapes and I love it!!  I LOVE it...so now I understand the crave for these amazing tapes.  Winnie, will be giving a $50 goodie back to this weeks winner.  So if you get a chance, come on by and play along with us this week. 

But first, let me tell you this weeks challenge theme.

NEGATIVE SPACE

Now, this is not white and open space. This is the space that is left after you have removed your die cut from the paper. (You can also use your die cut machines.)  Here is what I created for you this week.

Those butterflies were cut out with my Cameo using THIS silhouette file. I only used one of the butterflies, but copied it 3 times and positioned them the way I wanted them.  I think it looks great.  I love the clean lines and the beautiful colors of the washi tape peeking through.

And because I couldn't help it, I had to make another card :)

I told you these tapes are fun...the possibilities are endless.

These are the same butterflies from above. For this card though, the washi tape is on top and the image was then cut out of it!!  Very cool huh.  I could have made another card, but I figured I would hold off on the butterflies for today!!  :) All the cardstock and sentiments used are from Papertrey Ink.

So there you have it folks.  I really hope that you will pay us a visit at Sentimental Sundays this week and take a jump into this weeks challenge.  Looking forward to seeing you soon. 

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

CAS(E) this Sketch #11

Addicted to CAS

Card Makin Mamas

Lil Red Wagon

Simon Says: Use Washi Tape

See you soon.

Hugs,

Calypso

Sentimental Sundays.....Scatter Joy

Good morning early birds.

It's another beautiful Sunday here.  We spent yesterday afternoon playing ping pong and by the beach.  We were waiting to see the dolphins but instead we saw seals...which is still a beautiful scene.

This weeks challenge at Sentimental Sundays is:

Garden Party

(include a sentiment)

Products used:

Crate Paper: Bliss Collection: Glee

Cardstock:Papertrey Ink: Stamper's Select White, Scarlet Jewel

Stamp: Papertrey Ink: Year of Flowers Collection, MSE: Joy (CS-M111)

Spellbinders: Labels Six (S4-230), Fancy Tags Three (S4-031)

Other: pearls, satin ribbon and Copics

This challenge came at such a perfect time.  My girlfriend recently bought a house and their backyard was bare and dry, so I bought a Sweet Pea Seed Kit.  If you have never experienced the sweet essence of sweet peas....you are missing out.  They come in so many colors, very small flowers, that have amazing aroma. 

So there you have it folks...now it's your turn to create anything that is garden related.

I can't wait to see how you interpet this weeks challenge.

I would like to enter this project in the following challenges:

Mami Doodles:Challenge #31: Flowers

Phindy's Place Challenge #66: Delightful Die cuts

Colours Create Challenge #76: Pink. Green, White

Paper Play Challenge #30: In The Garden

Papercraft Star: Challenge #55: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today.

See you soon!

 Hugs,