Monday, August 24, 2009

Getting back in the groove..

With summer winding down and the hot hot days we've had, I just haven't been in the creative mode I like to be in. Since we had a storm come in and kick out the humidity- today was FAB-YOU-LOUS! So after getting the house all cleaned up and ready for the week, I sat down and created a bit.
This card is for the 2sketches4you challenge- Laura's 33 sketch. Kelly- my sister- gave me this super adorable glitter chips she got clearance by K&Co- I grabbed my scraps carton and got to work. I used bobunny cardstock, some K&Co dot paper and a bit of DCWV glitter paper.
I also got some swiss dots embossed cardstock I cut into a circle, and placed that on some green glitter paper- also DCWV. I added a bit of Bobunny dot ribbon, a button and floss tie on the top of the cherry stems. Then I used some old thickers from Am. Crafts for the greeting.
I also added a bit of the tiny dot paper along the edge, and scalloped with scissors.

Had to include a close up to show you the glitter!
Next I did the Mojo Monday Challenge- I've never done this one before- so it was fun to try a new challenge blog.
The sketch was fab and I got out these MAMBI glitter chips that I bought a while ago and keep trying to pull out- I used the popsicle. Added in some K&CO paper- also a gift from my sister.


I kept this one simple- mostly cardstock, but did add in a bit of orange glitter paper- I scalloped the blue cardstock and cut a white circle I cut with smaller scallops. I printed the sentiment- don't see that much nowadays do we? and added a few teal gems, and teal button.


Here is another close up to show the glitter off a bit better.
thanks for dropping in!
be sure to drop by Kelly's blog for her blog candy giveaway- I will be doing one myself this week- in celebration of my 20,000 th blog hit!
kris

19 comments:

~dawne said...

These are awesome!!! Love both your cards...I'm trying to work w/the 2S4U now!!

cnelson said...

These are perfectly perfect! love them BOTH sooooooo much!!

Laura Davis said...

Absolutely adorable Kristen! Thanks for playing at 2S4Y!
Laura

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Carla G. said...

I just visited your blog for the first time and I LOVE both of your cards...you did a fantastic job and they are both so sweet!

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Anonymous said...

I love your 2s4u card!! In fact I love all your cards. I'm going to have to add you to my reader. TFS :)

Elisa K said...

Love your cards... So sweet and awesome at the same time... hehe

Joke said...

Both cards are lovely!

whoistracy said...

These are both so sweet!!! Love the blue and orange together.

masha minaeva said...

An icecreem with cherry...yummy!! :)

Kelly said...

Love your cards! They are so bright and cheery, very summery!!

Now, where did I put my dangity K&Co chipboards???? My scrap table is a mess I tell ya!

Cindy Lee said...

Oh wow! This is so beautiful!! I love the colors! So bright and fun!

Amanda Winkelman said...

Super cute cards! Great job on both sketch challenges!

Julia Sandvoss said...

These are both adorable girl! Although given I am very very partial to all things cherry..I must say I love that card the most!!!! :-)

Mary said...

So pretty! I love all the flitter :o) I can't decide if the cherries or the popsicle is my favorite, but you could send either one to my mailbox and I wouldn't complain ;o)

Anabelle O'Malley said...

These are both precious, Kristen!!!

Katie said...

Hi Kris! These are soo adorable!! Love those little bits of chipboard :) I know what you mean about not being in the creative mode....but as Summer is coming to a close, I find that I am ready to get crafty again!! It's always such a treat to see your projects....thanks for the inspiration!

Hugs,
Katie

Winter said...

So cute and your pictures are great! :)