Humorous Sentiment for Inkspirational Challenge with Sketch Saturday Sketch

I've been having fun with the Through Thick and Thin stamp set and was inspired to create yet another card with it by the current Inkspirational Challenge to use "Funny Sentiments".  I paired the challenge with Sketch Saturday's challenge to use any previous layout.

Close to my Heart products used:

     Stitched Rectangle Frames Thin Cut Dies

     Sapphire Card Stock

     Linen Card Stock

     Raspberry Card Stock

     Celebrate Today patterned paper

     Through Thick and Thin stamp set (retired May 31)

     Charcoal Ink

     Raspberry Ink

     Sapphire Burlap Ribbon

     Sugarplum Glitter Gem

Here is the Inkspirational Challenge Graphic:

This Sketch Saturday graphic inspired my card layout:

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

      Simon Says Monday--Make Your Own Background

      Addicted to Stamps and More--Make Your Mark

      Always Fun Challenges--Layers

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

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60th Birthday Card With Stick It Down Sketch

A dear friend of mine is celebrating a milestone birthday so I made her a quick card using January's Stick It Down Sketch.

The numbers were cut from a sparkly gold posterboard with a Cricut font called Chip Decor--Chipboard. 

Close to My Heart products used:

     Carolina CS

     Bluebird CS

     Celebrate Today paper

     Say it In Style stamp

     Versamark Ink

     Bluebird Ink

     Polysparkle Tinsel Embossing Powder (retired)

Here is the fabulous Stick It Down sketch that inspired my card layout:

I'm also sharing my card with the following challenges:

     Heart2Heart--Bluebird Color Challenge

     Simon Says Wednesday Challenge--Anything Goes

     Watercooler Wednesday--Occasions

     Shopping Our Stash--Winter Blues

     Always Fun Challenge #147--Sparkle

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

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Celebrate Today Card With Mojo Monday #529

I love playing with new products--this post uses Close to My Heart's Celebrate Today paper with an older stamp set called Stamps of Approval. This card also qualifies me for the Heart 2 Heart Perfect Attendance for January 2020.

Close to My Heart products used:
     Celebrate Today
     Ballerina CS
     Carolina CS
     Bluebird Ink     
     Stamps of Approval stamp (retired)
     Blue Shimmer Trim (retired)
     Tri Blend True Blue Marker (used with a ruler on paper panels)

My card layout was inspired by this wonderful Mojo Monday sketch:

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

     Heart2Heart--Bluebird

     Always Fun Challenge #147--Sparkle

     Papercraft Challenges--Use 2 Designer Papers

     Tales from the Craft Room--Something New

     Inspirational--Glitz a Strip

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

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