BE Inspired #43 - {Chill Out}

Thanks for stopping back this morning - I've got a BE Inspired Challenge to share with you all. Considering Christmas isn't too far away, it seems only fitting that Alison would pick a wintery-themed photo:

In a HUGE departure from the norm, I decided NOT to go with the colors in the photo, but with the snowflake inspiration instead.  I KNOW...am I sick??? LOL  I promise you, I am totally fine.  But, truth be told, I wanted to play along with the color combo over at the CAS- Colors and Sketches blog and this is what they gave us:

Pretty nice Christmas-y colors, don't you think?  So I grabbed the snowflakes from Chill Out and used this week's sketch from CAS(E) This Sketch to create this fast and fun card:

I hope you are all staying warm wherever you are - it's still awfully chilly here...makes me wish I was retired and could go south for the winter!!  If you are stuck inside, you should go into your craft area and play along with us - we love to see what you create. 

See you on Sunday - brand new Sweet Sunday Sketch!!!  Until then... :)


 

Peace {Mojo322} & {CTD271}

BRRRRRRRR! It has been bone-chillingly cold here in central Alberta the last few days.  And before that, Mother Nature dumped MORE snow on us.  I've had just about enough of this darn winter and it's not even officially here yet!  I'm in trouble...

Today I've got a card that uses this week's Color Throwdown and the sketch from Mojo Monday.  It's been quite awhile since I've played along with Mojo Monday so it was nice to get back. 

The stamps are from the TAWS sets, Seek Him and Christmas Magic:

Thanks for stopping by today - see you tomorrow with a brand new BE Inspired Challenge!

 

Love Life {Colour Q #218 & Retrosketches #92}

Oh my goodness...can you believe it is DECEMBER already? I haven't even STARTED my Christmas shopping and, quite honestly, am not totally sure when I'm going to be able to get that under control.  This working thing really puts a hitch in my "road trip" shopping trips.  ;)  I know it will get done but every year I tell myself I will start earlier and, somehoe, it never happens.  Can anyone relate? 

Well, it's Tuesday and that means it's time for a brand new Colour Q challenge.  This week's inspiration photo is a cool fabric banner from Hello Lovely - what a great idea to used up some scraps of fabric you might have lying around:

For my card, I used one of the new releases from The Alley Way Stamps, True Colors.  This set has some great "artist" splatters and brushstrokes - really versatile for so many things.  Part of the sentiment is from All About You.  The sketch is from Retrosketches:

Thanks for stopping by today - I really do appreciate that you all take the time to pop by and say hello.  I'll be back on Thursday so I'll see you then!

December Blog Hoppin' With The Alley Way Stamps!

Hi everyone! How much fun are you having???? Haven't the girls totally outdone themselves this time?   Of course, I say that every month but this month is truly awesome.  Hopefully, you hopped here from Kasia's blog but if you didn't and want to see all the fabulousness they've created, start back at the beginning:


 
 
 
In the meantime, stick around for a few more minutes to see what I created using Bubbling Over.  This set is perfect for all those self-proclaimed nerds...I'm including myself in this group.  :)  I used this week's Mojo Monday sketch:

Are you ready for your chance to win ALL 3 NEW SETS?!? 

YEP!! So if you want to be that person.. all you have to do is comment on the hop! 
Here are ways you can win.. You can pick and choose which ones you want to do.. but the more you comment, the more chances you have to win.. 

1-Comment on The Alley Way Stamps Blog

2-Comment on the DT girls blogs (above)

3-Post about it on Facebook or your blog

4-Like us on Facebook

5-Follow us on YouTube

6-Follow us on Pinterest

(leave a separate comment on the TAWS Blog for each that you do)

You have until Tonight at 9:00PM TAWS time to leave them.. 

This fun mini set, Meltdown, is FREE when you spend $40.00 or more during the month of November!! Nothing to do but shop.. this little guy will be added to your package...

OKAY - READY TO HOP?!?!  Off you go!  Have fun!

 

The Alley Way Stamps Sneak Peek - Day Three {Gabfest}

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the US!  I hope that you all will be able to take some time to relax and enjoy your families...and maybe find a few minutes to create something awesome.  :) 

Today is Day Three of the new release sneak peeks over at The Alley Way Stamps and today's peek is an AWESOME alphabet set that no craft room should be without.  Gabfest is a great mix of uppercase and lowercase alphabet letters, some numbers, and a couple other tiny images.  For my card, I used the only word in the set, "hi", to create my background and a sentiment from Petal Pushers on a die cut cloud finishes it off:

The color combo is from the week's Color Throwdown and the sketch is from Freshly Made Sketches:

Thanks for stopping by today.  Don't forget to head over to the TAWS blog to leave some comment love for your chance to WIN this awesome set...LOVE!!!  And make sure to come back on Saturday for the Blog Hop where one lucky commenter will win ALL THREE new sets!  See you then!

Birthday Wishes {CQC217} & {DS128}

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Thanks for stopping by today - I've got a brand new Colour Q to share with you all.  As a woman who {loves} a nice purse, I totally appreciated this week's inspiration photo...even if it is $280!!!  Take a peek:

I just love the bright pops of color - makes the crapload of snow outside my front door seem less annoying.  ;)  I used this week's Deconstructed Sketch for my card...it's been awhile since I've used this many layers:

I hope you will play along with us over at the Colour Q - we always love to visit your blogs and see what you've created.  Have a great week and I'll be back on Thursday for Day Three of The Alley Way Stamps Sneak Peeks!  See you then!

 

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like... {SSSC198} & {Colour and Sketches #52}

Good morning, everyone! I'm so glad you were able to stop by today - I've got an awesome Sweet Sunday Sketch to share with you all.  I had to make a few minor tweaks on my card because when I punched out that little bit at the top-right corner, it just didn't look *right*.  So I added a little tab detail and quite like how it turned out:

 Also, my image panel is a *bit* larger than the square Karen had envisioned:

The awesome color palette is courtesy of the CAS-Colours and Sketches Blog - perfect for a Christmas card:

Okie dokie - that's it for me today.  I'll be back on Tuesday with a new Colour Q challenge... see you then!