Sketches!{By Tamara} ~ 'Paper Roses' ~ Sketch#100

Sketches!{By Tamara} is taking a break over the Summer so this is the final Sketch until the Autumn and it just so happens to be Sketch #100................................I'm also sad to say that this is my final DT Card. I've enjoyed my DT stint (Mojo allowing) and hope you'll join creating with the new Design Team in the Autumn.

I really enjoyed this one and had a play with my Distress Inks and some wonderful textured card I managed to get hold of from my local Craft Shop (I think I'm going to have to see if I can get my hands on any more.........I just love the effect using Rubber Stamps on it). It is a lovely creamy shade but unfortunately the Photo hasn't picked the shade up very well.

Recipe List:

Rubber Stampede ~3258R Wild Rose Background

Stampin' Up! ~ Sincere Salutations

Spellbinder Wizard ~ Labels One

Cuttlebug ~ D'Vine Swirl Embossing Folder

Versafine ~ Vintage Sepia

Distress Inks ~ Worn Lipstick & Shabby Shutters

Embroidery Thread & Beads from my Stash

I hope you'll join the Design Team at Sketches!{By Tamara} for our last Sketch together.

Thanks for looking

Sketches!{By Tamara} ~ Stampin' Up! Meets Hero Arts

Well my DT Time with Sketches!{By Tamara} is nearly over. One more Sketch to go, so I hope you'll join us to have a play this week and next week.

This week I just had to use my new Stampin' Up! Set and combined it with my other favourite Rubber Stamps by Hero Arts.

Recipe List:

Hero Arts ~ S5101 Raindrop Background

Hero Arts ~ Gingham Ribbon Rubber Stamp

Stampin' Up! ~ Simply Said Set

Distress Inks ~ Shabby Shutters, Dried Marigold & Spiced Marmalade

Spellbinder Ribbon Trio Die

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Grosgrain Ribbon and Embroidery Thread from my Stash.

Thanks for looking

Sketches!{By Tamara} ~ Sketch#98 ~ 'Cherish Dragonfly'

This is the 1st Card I made today which is unfortunately the one I didn't submit in time for Tamara to upload on Thursday {Very naughty Girl, Slap legs}.

Why not pop over to Sketches!{By Tamara} to see what the other ladies created for this week.

As mentioned, I'm still desperately seeking my mojo........................hope it comes back soon as I've got some lovely new stamps but no get up and go to use them lol!

Of course stitching is included as I can't seem to finish a Card off without it now.

Recipe List:
My Silhouette Cherish Wording
Hero Arts ~ S5034 Design Block Flourish
Spellbinder Wizard Flower Dies
Quickutz Dragonfly Die
Distress Inks ~ Broken China & Shabby Shutters
Clear Embossing Powder
Pearls, Ribbon & Embroidery Thread from my Stash

Thanks for looking

Sketches!{By Tamara} ~ Sketch#97 ~ 'Oriental Flowers'

I've been a really naughty Blogger as this is a Sketches!{By Tamara} Sketch from a couple of weeks ago.......................Mojo has still unfortunately gone A.W.O.L but I thought I'd better catch up with a few things and can't believe I've actually made two Cards today.

If you visit Sketches!{By Tamara} you will actually recognise this one.................I've just been a little slow uploading lol!

Recipe List

Rubber Stampede ~ 3552J Cherry Blossom.

Freebie Little Flower Punch and Flower Stamp.

Cuttlebug Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder.

Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch.

Distress Inks ~ Walnut Stain & Aged Mahogany.

Beads, Ribbon and Embroidery Thread from my Stash.

Cream, Black & Red Card

Thanks for looking

Sketches!{By Tamara} ~ 'Just For You....Hearts'

It's a fab Sketch this week over at Sketches!{By Tamara} .....................I hope you'll join us and play along.

Close up of my Silhouette Hearts.............Embossed with the Quickutz Goosebumps Flourish Embossing Folder.............Embellished with Quickutz Buttons and Embroidery Thread.

Main Sections showing the Co-ordinations Card. Embossed with the Cuttlebug Folder and then Sanded. The Spellbinders Frame has also been sanded and attached with Foam Pads

Close up of the Ribbon which I've Embellished with Pearls...................and not forgetting a little stitching lol!

Recipe List:

My Silhouette Hearts.

Spellbinder Frame

Cuttlebug Embossing Folders.

Judikins Background Stamp.

Hero Arts Sentiment Stamp.

Sahara Sand & Aegean Blue Versamagic Ink Pads.

White Embossing Powder.

Embroidery Thread, Ribbon and Pearls from my Stash.

Thanks for looking

Sketches!{By Tamara} ~ 'Flowers & Butterfly'

Well, it's Thursday so that means a Fab new Sketch over at Sketches!{By Tamara}.

A simple one from me this week.......................my Mojo seems to have gone awol..........sorry Tamara!

I don't know if it's the weather, waiting for Spring/Summer but I seem to be a bit down in the dumps.....................hopefully I'll snap out of it soon. Unfortunately this means I haven't felt like Crafting or Blogging. Sorry Everyone!

So I'll give myself a slap on the legs and a "Must do better" talking to.

Here's the Recipe List
Hero Arts ~ S5213 Dots & Flowers
Whispers Flower
PSX ~ With Love Sentiment
Spellbinder Frame & Ribbon Trio Die Cutter
Quickutz Butterfly
Leaf Punch
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Versamagic ~ Pixie Dust, Sea Breeze and Jumbo Java
Embroidery Thread, Pink Chiffon Ribbon and Pebeo Touch Chocolate.

Thanks for looking

Sketches!{By Tamara} ~ Floral Lattice Butterfly

Its's a brand new Sketch over at Sketches!{By Tamara} this week. Why don't you pop over an have a play with us.................we'd love to see what you create.

I just had to use my new Hero Arts Stamp and off course, there had to be Stitching lol!

Recipe List:
My Silhouette Lattice Corners.
Hero Arts ~ S5213 Dots & Flowers
Rubber Stampede ~ Signiture Background
Inca Stamps ~ In415-D Swallowtail & In431-a Queen Of Spain
PSX ~ A-557 Little Butterfly
Spellbinder Wizard Flower Creations
Hero Arts Shadow Ink Soft Sand
Distress Ink ~ Tea Dye
White Embossing Powder
Pearls, Grosgrain Ribbon and Mulberry Flower from my Stash


Thanks for looking

Sketches!{By Tamara} ~ 'Vintage Cherish' ~ Blast From The Past.

This week on Sketches!{By Tamara} it's the last 'Blast From The Past' Week.

As you can see I've had a play with my Distress Inks and Hero Arts Stamps this week.

I've used my little Silhouette Flower again and added a Heart, Flower & Pearl.

Recipe List:

My Silhouette Die Cuts ~ Hearts, Flowers & Cherish Wording

Hero Arts ~ K5153 Heart Flourish

Hero Arts ~ S1832 Italian Poetry Background

Distress Inks ~ Walnut Stain, Tea Dye and a hint of Tattered Rose

Quickutz Goosebumps Flourish Embossing Folder

Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirl Embossing Folder & Flower Die

White Embossing Powder

Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch

Embroidery Thread & Pearl from my Stash

Why don't you pop over to Sketches!{By Tamara} and join in the fun.

Thanks for looking

Sketches!{By Tamara} ~ 'Blast From The Past' ~ 'Oriental Delight'

Well it's Thursday again and time for Sketches!{By Tamara}.

It's another 'Blast From The Past Week' so I hope you enjoy this weeks sketch.

I had fun this week messing about with my Distress Inks and my Silhouette and off course, not forgetting a little stitching lol!.............I hope you like the result.

Recipe List:
Frame & Matting Layer ~ Created by me with the Silhouette.

Hero Arts ~ Lp126 Three Japanese Dolls ~ Delight from LL987 Special Words

Funstamps ~ F-C72 Oriental Fan ~ F-A87 Oriental Flower

Stampendous ~ AA085 Petite Dragonfly

Heidi Grace ~ Flourish Stamp

Distress Inks ~ Worn Lipstick ~ Fired Brick ~ Walnut Stain

Adirondack ~ Butterscotch

Versafine ~ Black

Clear Embossing Powder, Foam Pads, Ribbon & Embroidery from my Stash

Be sure to pop over to Sketches!{By Tamara} to see what the other DT Members have created.

Thanks for looking.

'Blast From The Past!' ~ Sketches!{By Tamara} ~ 'Country Cottage Chintz & Lace!'

Silhouette, Silhouette Everywhere!.....................This is my version of Tamara's Sketch #91 this week and I went a little Silhouette mad lol!

All elements are created with the Silhouette apart from the Wizard Butterfly, Punched Leaves and the embellishments on the Flower.

I had a Vintage Chintzy Country Cottage idea in my head so I hope this has come across!

Just a little angle Pic to show you the dimension.

Close up of my Gorgeous Flower......................even if I say so myself lol!

Recipe List:
My Quickutz Silhouette Die Cut Creations...............Card, Matting Layers, Flower Layers, Dream Wording & Shadow.
Spellbinder Wizard ~ Butterfly
Woodware ~ Leaf Punch
Rubber Stampede ~ 3255R Signiture Background
Heidi Grace ~ Urban Acres Blvd Rubber Stamps Flourish
Versamagic Ink Pads ~ Pixie Dust & Niagara Mist
Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad ~ Soft Blossom
Embroidery Thread, Brad & Mulberry Flower from my Stash

Why not come over and join us at Sketches!{By Tamara} this week..................We would love to see what you create!

Thanks for looking.