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Wednesday, 21 January 2009

Sketch and Stash challenge 2

Its the second Sketch and Stash, and another fab sketch by Becky. I have had 2 goes at this as I wasn't overly happy with the first - not sure why.

The new part is the stamp (a sale purchase from the Glitterpot!). I haven't used these papers for ages - I am loving using stash as I am finding stash I had forgotten I have!

Recipe:
Stamps: Lily and Milo - I love Shopping
Colouring Media: Promarkers
Papers: DCWV adhesive stack
Embellishments: Prima flowers, organza ribbon from stash, papermania brads

This is my 2nd attempt - I prefer this one, but I am back into doing the more vintage, lace, floral cards at the mo. I used 2 of the paper beads for two of the corner embellishments.
Close up of the beads - tutorial can be found here.

The new bit for this is my Tim Holtz blending foam - I was using a make up sponge, but the delinquent cat shredded it so I just HAD to buy a tool to distress backgrounds with (the cat does have her uses!!)

Recipe:
Stamp(s): Sugar Nellie, Reflective
Colouring Media: Distress inks
Papers: K and Co McKenna
Embellishments: Papermania brads, ribbon and lace from stash, paper beads.

20 comments:

Alison said...

Stunning cards Cathy love them both.

Macpurp said...

oh I love both these cards!
I am wanting to dry more vintage cards.

love tina x

Marlou said...

awww, these are so very cute!!! :) :)

Karen said...

boh cards are gorjus cathy. i love the way you make those beads.

love karen xxx

nessy said...

both cards are stuning cathy ~i have to say i like the first one best ~lovely and bright ~on such a darkening day!!
vanessa xx

All Pink girl said...

Stunning cards ,love the colours and the papers you have used ,brilliant ,Dawnxx

Chrissie said...

These are both such gorgeous 'girly' cards Cathy, I love them both!
Thank you for joining in with the challenge.

Becky said...

Wow Cathy!! I love them both but I must admit that I think your first one is just oh so cute!! I think I'm a bit more immature than you and that's why you're not much for it he he!!
Thanks so much for joining in the fun!
Love Becky xx

Supermum said...

Beautiful cards Cathy, love the beads, thanks for sharing the link.
Sue

Vicki (basement stamper) said...

WOW!! Fabulous cards!! Love those paper beads!! You rocked on those!! TFS!! :)

LINANNA DESIGNS said...

Hunny these cards are just gorgeous. Hugs Linda x

Vicky (Angeldrummer) said...

both fantastic cards - adore the sugar nellie one though the antique look is fantastic x

Pauline C said...

Very pretty cards Cathy - esp. love the second vintage-feel one.
Pauline x

Kim Piggott said...

Wow gorgeous cards!
hugs
kim x

Lilian said...

Your cards are both adorable! Love how you've added the beads on the second card. Thank you for joining the Sugar Sugar project and have a great weekend!

ella bella said...

stunning card love the beads and the beautiful colours.
Tracy x

Crafting Joanne said...

Both are gorgeous cards Cathy. Congratulations on your DT post, well deserved. Joanne x

LOUISE said...

Hi Cathy, love all your creations with the paper beads, I know how you feel. It is so addictive making the beads, I has so much fun too, I ended up making two projects. Louise x

Chrissie said...

Hi Cathy!
Just popped over to say welcome to the DT, I'm really looking forward to getting to know you.

aardvarkpest said...

Beautiful cards. Love them both.

Glenda