*Sentimental Sundays #168

Hi everyone-

We are celebrating my hubbies birthday this weekend!!

To top it all off, we are having GORGEOUS weather here! 

YEAH!!!

Today at Sentimental Sundays, it's time for another weekly challenge. 

This weeks theme is:

WITH SYMPATHY

We are being sponsored by Sonia from SKdigi's who graciously allowed us to play with her digis!!  :) 

I colored Orchid, which I thought was such a perfect image for this weeks challenge. 

Making sympathy cards are not always an easy task, but finding the right words is my biggest battle. 

I always seem to write and re-write what I want to say in a notebook, before actually writing inside a card. 

Does anyone else do this or something similar?

Well I hope that you will join us this week. Make sure you check out Karolina and Sandy's cards this week. 

See you soon. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting Musketeers #4

4 Crafty Chicks #155

Hugs,

Calypso

Sketchy Friday #16

Happy Friday!!!

It's FRIDAY ya'll, can you believe it? 

Where has the time gone?  Hey, I'm not complaining, just looking forward to seeing the sun.

Now, it is time to get sketchy.

Today at Sketchy Friday, it is time for another brilliant sketch. 

Here it is:

Don't you love those banners?  I know I do. 

I LOVE anything with banners or fishtails. 

Here is my sample card.

I love how my card came out.  My gorgeous little fishy was colored 4 times.  I was initially going to go with a more goldfish...then later in the week, I changed my mind.  I decided to add a different color of shading, but that was a mistake. So I recolored the entire image.  I'm so glad I did, because I LOVE it.  You can see a little bit of the orange/yellowish hues peeking out through the blue-ish green.  I cut underwater elements using my Cameo, to create a more underwater scene to my card.  

So join us this week and show us what you can do with the this weeks sketch. 

Hugs.

Calypso 

Sentimental Sundays #151

Ok...It's Sunday and it is BEAUTIFUL outside!!

The sun is warming up the pavement and the Chico (my Yorkie), has already found a spot to sun bathe in!!

So, I have to say that I am done with Blogger.

I had my post all typed, scheduled and ready to go, but it never posted. 

My determination at this point is...I am switching it up!!

Yes, I will be opening a new blog...SOON!!!

I want a really cool, slick, fun, shabby and clean look though.

We will see what happens...but look for a new blog near YOUUUUU!! :) 

So on to today's visit.

The girls and I have a fun challenge for you over at Sentimental Sundays this week. 

Sonia, from and Sketchy Friday and  SKdigi's, has designed a sketch especially for US!!  YEAH!!!

I love sketches and I LOVE this one, not only that..the team was allowed to play with her cute images too!!

Here's this weeks sketch challenge:

And here is my card using Kitty Kitty #2

I wanted a black cat, when I first started coloring this image.  Then it was way to dark and way to scary looking.  So instead of starting over, I pulled out my acrylic paint and colored in patches of white.

I really like how it came out.  I went back with a semi dry brush and just added little scratches of color.

PERFECT!!!

So...come on by Sentimental Sundays today or later this week and join us.

Take a chance at the sketch, you never know...you might be this weeks lucky winner.

Also, make sure you say hello to the girls too...They are all so amazing!!!

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:
One Stitch At A Time: Challenge #160
The Squirrel and The Fox: Challenge 42

Hugs.

Calypso 

Sketchy Friday #14

Good morning everyone-

How have you been?  It's seems and feel like forever.

I've been SOOO busy lately, but busy good that is!!  :) 

Well today at Sketchy Friday we have a new sketch for you to play with. 

Now as we approach the end of our first term, Sonia has kindly given us a 2 week break. 

HOWEVER, we want you guys to inspire us this week. 

Here is this weeks sketch:

So show us what you can do with this weeks sketch.
You have 2 weeks to INSPIRE US!!!

Looking forward to seeing what you come with. 

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

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

Sketchy Friday Challenge #9

Happy Friday!!
Guess what?  Sketchy Friday has a new look!!!
Yes and I LOVE it....Make sure you stop by the blog, check it and say hello.

I just love this weeks sketch.

I even colored my image a little more in depth than I normally would.
Last time I attempted to color clouds was last year sometime.
I really need to keep practicing.
ANYWAYS.....Here is my card:

The image is Home Sweet Home
The sentiment is from Studio G, which I found randomly while looking for some ribbon in my boxes.
The paper is a perfect match too, it's MME: Gnome Sweet Gnome.
When you link your cards and projects, you have the chance to be the random winner of (1) of my digital stamps "SKdigis" or (2) if your project has one of my "SKdigis" digital stamps as the main image.  So come on join us this week.

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

Addicted to Stamps & More (the sentiment is a stamp)

PTT #109
Sincerely Yours Challenge #2
Hugs.
Calypso

Sketchy Fridays #7

Happy Friday everyone!!

Are you ready for the weekend?  I am...I am ready!!!  So ready!!

It's been a long week of sickies around here and now that we are on the mends, things are starting to feel a little like normal!! :)

It's Friday and that means it's time for another Sketchy Friday Challenge.

My Buddy loved this little Silly Monster and yes...he is green and pink!!  LOL

We decided that we would give this card to Nanny....since he is her little monster.:)

He was so excited to give it to her...he even had flowers too!!  He loves his Nanny so much.

Sonia has even created these cut files for her sketches, which was pretty easy to work with.

I have never thought of cutting ALL my shapes with my Cameo and I am so glad that she introduced me to this because it really does make life so much easier.  So if you have a Cameo, give these cut files a go and join us this week.  It really takes measuring completely out of the equation.

Before I leave you today, did you see that there are new SKdigis in the store.
The are a total of 10 new images, 5 digital paper and a sentiment pack too!!
I created a pillow box, using Shamrock Paper and the digital image is Lucky Hat.

Well I hope you will join us this week and come by Sketchy Fridays and see the rest of the beautiful creations, created by the rest of the team.

I would like to enter  in the following challenge:
Crafty Ribbon #39
Creative Moments #10
Cuttin  and Stampin Challenge #6
Have a great weekend.

Hugs.

SFC #5: Happy Birthday

Morning-

What a beautiful morning it is today!!  The sun is out and shining bright!!

The birds are already chirping outside my bedroom window. 

What a wonderful way to wake up.

It's Friday and that means it's time for another Sketchy Friday Challenge.

Here is my take on this weeks sketch:

I used "Strawberry Cupcakes" and the sentiment "wishing you a Happy Birthday" sentiment, is from the "Birthday Sentiments".  I colored this HUGE yummy cupcake with my Copics and added glossy accents to the strawberry and stickles to the frosting!!  Now I am craving chocolate cake!!

So cupcakes, I hope that you will join us.

Grab a FREEBIE and join us. 

Can't wait to see what you create!

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

Stampin Royalty #161

PTT #105

Hugs,

Calypso

I love You w/ Gus the Worm

Good morning-

Well our warm 80 degree weather only lasted about 3 days. 

We rain and gray skies all day yesterday...it really puts a damper on the day.

Argh...

Anyways...Today is my very first official post for Sketchy Friday Challenge.

I love Sonia's images, they are so perfect for my little ones and so versatile for sentiments too.

Here is this weeks sketch:

For my card today I am using Gus The Worm Holding A Heart.

You can find him in the SKdigi Store, by clicking HERE

Also, you don't have to have to use a SKdigi in order to play in the weekly sketches, all and any other companies are welcomed.  There are however FREEBIES up for grabs too.

One more thing, before I leave you today, Sonia has a Blog Candy currently available on her site, click HERE, for more details. 

Well I hope you have enjoyed my sketch and I hope that you will join us.

Looking forward to seeing your creations. 

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

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #191
Craft Us Crazy #35
Whimsical Wednesday Designs
The Sisterhood of Crafters
City Crafter Challenge #143

Hugs,
Calypso