Get Creative with The Shabby Tea Room #47

Happy Monday and welcome to another fun challenge at The Shabby Tea Room.  This week we have a challenge for you, or atleast I found it to be a challenge.  Clare our lovely hostess has challenged you all to creating a card/project using no DP's, stamping only and no manufactured embellies. Does shabby seam binding ribbon, buttons and twine count? How about a pearl or rhinestone adhesive? Felt? LOL :)

Our sponsor this week is the ever so generous JustRite Stamps!! :)  As part of the DT we were given our choice of stamps and dies that we would like to showcase.  I chose Fancy Frames which is compatible to the JB08950 Spellbinders Nested Dies.  Love JustRite and love Spellbinders - the two together are like peanut butter and jelly - yummy! :)  JustRite Stamps will be providing our lucky winner a scrumptious prize package containing the Happy Everything Mini Tag Kit and the Fancy Tags Set Cling ... a prize package valued at approximately $53 - WOW!  The Shabby Girls {heart} JustRite Stamps :)

For my DP.....I used my favorite Basic Grey stamps, misted the paper with GlimmerMist, colored in the bird cages with Copics, and ended up with pink, yellow and green.  The cardstock circle is handstamped with yellow and pink roses with glitter added.  The bird was handcut from my scrap felt.  I did cheat a little and added a button, twine and a rhinestone adhesive for her eye.  The lovely frame was handstamped on PTI's cardstock with Avocado Green Ink and the center of this frame I diecut using Spellbinders S4-290 Labels Fourteen.  Last but not least - two pearl adhesives and some shabby seam binding ribbon.  What can I say....I cheated, my card was looking shabby and not in a good way!

Make sure you stop by my Shabby GF's blogs to see their beautiful creations! Thank you for stopping by and have fun creating!  Cathy xx :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures

Clare Buswell - Clare's Creations

Pattie Goldman - The Pampered Paper Patch

Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations

Melissa Bove - Creating from the Heart

Avoir - WMSC32, PDCC66, C4C72, Crafty Sentiment and Paper Players

Happy Saturday!! It has been a pretty nice day here in Chicago except the weatherman is predicting a pretty big snowstorm over the next couple of days that will effect a fairly large area across the US.  For all you of you in the South get your shovels ready!! :)

This card was designed based off of this week's sketch at WMSC , PDCC color challenge, C4C challenge to create a project with a Shabby Chic feel, Crafty Sentiments to use your favorite materials and Paper Players - anything goes. The sketch was a fun one to work with and the colors were fun as well because I have never created a card using just these colors, but to create a card based off of C4C's challenge and Crafty Sentiments was right up my alley and needless to say Paper Players made it easy by challenging us to "anything goes".

DP's from Websters Pages, paper flower and rhinestone adhesive from Prima, decorative pin from JBS, stamps from Pink Paislee, misc. crocheted trim, shabby seam binding ribbon, vintage lace, and mini envelope.

Thanks for taking a peek..........off to post my card.  Have a wonderful relaxing evening - Cathy xx :)

Hello - CR84FN #12

TGIF.........have a deadline to meet!  5 minutes and counting! I already missed the deadline for Waltzing Mouse who's sketch I used for this card - darn! :)

This card was created off of this weeks gorgeous colors at CR84FN.

DP's from Melissa Frances and Imagination Project, paper flower from a vintage pattern, button from a dear friend who's aunt passed away and I inherited her vintage button collection, shabby seam binding ribbon, appliqued leaf, decorative pins and crocheted trim, handstamped sentiment and cardstock from PTI.

Thanks for taking a peek..........mad dash to post my card!  Have a great evening - Cathy xx :)

Be Mine - Get Sketchy #72

TGIF and welcome to another fun sketch challenge this week with Get Sketchy! 

Based off of this week's sketch, I designed a card with Valentine's Day in mind!  DP's used are from Making Memories, handstamp frame, cupcake and sentiment from PTI, decorative pin from Maya Road, misc. pearl adhesives, flower and shabby seam binding ribbon.

 Looking for some added inspiration..............be sure to take a peek at the rest of the DT's cards - they are just gorgeous!  Thanks for stopping by........have a great weekend! :)

Melissa Bickford - Just Dandy
Sarah Michelle - Polka Dot Doodle
Stephanie Muzzulin - Handmade Creations by Stephanie
Summer Braxton - SummerSault Designs
Yvonne Yam - Do More With Less
Laurel Seabrook - Want 2 Scrap
Gladys Chia - I Want To Scrap
Elisa K - Perpetual Stew

Winter Wonderland - The Shabby Tea Room #46

Happy Monday, and welcome to another fun challenge this week with The Shabby Tea Room.  I am your hostess this week, and I chose this beautiful photo for inspiration and ask that you create a card/project with a winter theme and/or the colors. I fell upon this photo while browsing Flikr one day and dropped this gentleman an email asking for his permission to use his photo for inspiration.  He gladly responded "yes"!  Thank you Thierry - your photography takes me to places I can only imagine. :)

Our sponsor this week is Lori Boyd - Lollipops and she has so generously offered at $10 gift certificate toward your choice of digital images. 

DP's used are from My Mind's Eye, rubberstamp tussie image from Impression Obsession, velvet flower and decorative pin from Maya Road, silk flowers and pearl flourish from Prima,  handstamp sentiment from PTI,  misc. paper doily, shabby seam binding ribbon, pearl adhesives and snowflake diecuts.

your couch or mine? - Moxie Fab's - Tuesday Trigger

It is absolutely freezing here today - well below zero, too cold to go out!  My DH said he knows it's too cold if I haven't ventured out to my favorite scrapbook store on my day off!  Huh, got him fooled....I was there last weekend! :)  Needless to say, I have been in my studio all day, warm and cozy, creating away.

I know most of you who visit my blog may find this card totally unlike anything I normally create, but everytime I visit Moxie Fab's blog, I get this urge to create CAS.  So, based off of this week's Tuesday Trigger photo for inspiration this is what I came up with.  I'm so happy that I had a reason to go back to this set of PTI's stamps and dies again.  I also decided to make my pillow a heart and stir towards a more masculine Valentine - no pink and red. :)

Cardstock and polka dot paper, twine, stamps and twine from PTI, stripe and text DP from MME.  The paper flower is handmade from a vintage pattern that I have been hanging on to that I finally put to work for me! See....I haven't been able to let go completely! It is a modern meets vintage type of card! :)

Thanks for taking a peek - have a relaxing evening!  Cathy xx :)

Happy Birthday - Get Sketchy #71

TGIF and welcome to another fun sketch this week from Get Sketchy.  This week's sponsor is Pink Cat Studio and for the winner they have generously offered up some free digi's!! :)

I already had my card made by the time the digi images were made available, so I based my design off of the sketch alone.

DP's from Basic Grey, twine, diecut, stamp and sentiment from PTI, decorative pin from Maya Road, misc. vintage trim and rhinestone adhesives all have been added.

Super cold here today and it's only going to get worse.  They are predicting wind chill temperatures for tomorrow to reach any where from 10-30 below zero!!

 Looking for some added inspiration..............be sure to take a peek at the rest of the DT's cards - they are just gorgeous!  Thanks for stopping by........have a great weekend! :)

Melissa Bickford - Just Dandy
Sarah Michelle - Polka Dot Doodle
Stephanie Muzzulin - Handmade Creations by Stephanie
Summer Braxton - SummerSault Designs
Yvonne Yam - Do More With Less
Laurel Seabrook - Want 2 Scrap
Gladys Chia - I Want To Scrap
Elisa K - Perpetual Stew

White and Bright - The Shabby Tea Room #45

It's Monday, and time for another fun challenge from The Shabby Tea Room sponsored this week by Webster's Pages.    They are gearing up for CHA and are giving sneek peak at their new releases - so be sure to stop by!  Can you say "bea-u-tiful"! Our lovely hostess, Debbie, has supplied you with an inspirational photo and  challenges you to create a card/project using the color white/cream, and one additional color. 

DP's and charms used are from Making Memories, buttons, twine and rubberstamped sentiment from PTI, decorative pin from Maya Road, misc. vintage applique, paper flower, glitter and shabby seam binding ribbon.

Make sure you stop by my Shabby GF's blogs to see their beautiful creations! Thank you for stopping by and have fun creating!  Cathy xx :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures
Clare Buswell - Clare's Creations
Pattie Goldman - The Pampered Paper Patch
Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations
Melissa Bove - Creating from the Heart

Happy Valentine's Day - CR84FN11 and CPS121

Well, the weekend is coming to a quick finish, but I did have time for one more card, and so happy that I did. It gave me a chance to play along with Mona and the girl's at CR84FN and use their beautiful color challenge with this week's sketch at CPS.  I love when that happens! :)

DP's used are from My Mind's Eye and Making Memories, chipboard frame from Tattered Angels, scallop diecut and stamped sentiment from PTI, glitter from Martha Stewart, misc., seam binding ribbon and heart rhinestone adhesives.

  My daughter Courtney, who recently finished with Graduate School (Forensics) was offered a position with a prestigious forensic lab here in Chicago. She starts tomorrow, and of course we're suppose to get snow.  She just bought a new car last week and it's a Honda Fit (small) and she just asked if she should bring a shovel! LOL Needless to say, they're only predicting 4 inches..........I don't think she will need a shovel this week! :)

Off to post my card...........have a wonderful evening!  Cathy xx :)

Be mine - Card Patterns #99

I hope you all had a great day.........me?  Well, I have finally had the day to myself creating, and what fun I have had!  I am so happy that I did because I finally got to play along with Card Patterns this week. :)

This card was created off of this week's sketch at Card Patterns.  They keep turning out these great sketches that are hard to pass up! :)  Thanks ladies!!

DP's used are from Basic Grey, flourish and sentiment from PTI, paper flower from Prima, decorative pin from jllibean, misc. diecut hearts, heart adhesive and seam binding ribbon all have been added.

Thanks for taking a peek........off to post my card and time to call it a night.  Have a relaxing evening!  Cathy xx :)

Nothing's the same - PDCC #64

Happy Saturday.....cold,  damp day and the grocery stores are too crowded due to the pending Bear's game tomorrow.  So, what better way to spend your afternoon than to create a card based off of this weeks challenge at PDCC.  It has been awhile since I have played, but that doesn't mean that I haven't taken a peek here or there to see the DT's gorgeous creations! :)

The color's this week reminded me of the beach or maybe that's what I wish I were looking at when I look out my window! :)  The new DT are all in full swing, and they certainly have not disappointed!  Inspiration.........the cup runneth over! Great job ladies!!

DP's used are from Pink Paislee and Making Memories, bird diecut from Quikutz, diecut cage, kraft cardstock, stamp and sentiment from PTI, decorative pin from Jenni Bowlin, flower from Prima, glitter from Martha Stewart, misc. paper heart doily, rhinestone adhesives, vintage lace, shabby seam binding ribbon and pearl adhesive.

Thanks for taking a peek.................off to post my card!  Have a great weekend!  Cathy xx :)

~with love~ Get Sketchy #70

Good Morning and TGIF! :)  I am so happy the weekend is finally here and I can sit down and have some fun creating!

Speaking of creating......this card was created based off of this week's sketch at Get Sketchy.  DP's from Making Memories, frame stamp and sentiment from Waltzing Mouse, twine and ink  from PTI, paper flower from Prima, chipboard heart and decorative pin from Maya Road, glitter and pearl adhesives from Martha Stewart.

Our sponsor this week is Canadian Scrapbooker and they have so generously offered a copy of the winter's issue for the winner! :)

Looking for some added inspiration..............be sure to take a peek at the rest of the DT's cards - they are just gorgeous!  Thanks for stopping by........have a great weekend! :)

Melissa Bickford - Just Dandy
Sarah Michelle - Polka Dot Doodle
Stephanie Muzzulin - Handmade Creations by Stephanie
Summer Braxton - SummerSault Designs
Yvonne Yam - Do More With Less
Laurel Seabrook - Want 2 Scrap
Gladys Chia - I Want To Scrap
Elisa K - Perpetual Stew

Sketch This - TSTR #44

It's Monday and time for another fun challenge from The Shabby Tea Room!  This week our lovely host is Pattie and she has chose a great sketch for all of you to work with.  Our sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish, and the DT was given their choice of a digital image.  I chose Chester The Snowman! Isn't he adorable?  The winner this week will receive two digital images!! :)

DP's are from My Mind's Eye, cardstock, ribbon, buttons, twine and scalloped border die from PTI, frame die from Spellbinders, Copics, glitter from Martha Stewart and misc. sentiment stamp.

Make sure you stop by my Shabby GF's blogs to see their beautiful creations! Thank you for stopping by and have fun creating!  Cathy xx :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures
Clare Buswell - Clare's Creations
Pattie Goldman - The Pampered Paper Patch
Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations
Melissa Bove - Creating from the Heart

Love Birds - WMSC29

Happy day to you, and it is a happy day for me!  It seems forever that I have been waiting for Waltzing Mouse to return from holiday!  So happy you are back and with a great sketch to work with - hope you all had a wonderful holiday! :)

DP's used are from Making Memories new line Je t'adore - so lovely!  Buttons, twine and handstamped sentiment from PTI, decorative pin and chipboard heart from Maya Road, bird die from Quickutz, GlimmerMist, glitter from Martha Stewart,  misc. pearl adhesives and shabby seam binding ribbon.

Off to post my card.........thanks for taking a peek - have a great weekend!  Cathy xx :)

Welcome to 2011 from Get Sketchy - #69

Good morning and TGIF!  It is always hard going back to work after a holiday weekend!  This whole week, I felt like a needed a vacation from my vacation!  :)

Welcome to the first 2011 sketch from Get Sketchy!  What a fun sketch to start the New Year off and our DT has some wonderful inspiration for you this week - so be sure to check it out!

DP's from My Mind's Eye, twine, sentiment and die and stamp for the little house is from PTI, key from Making Memories, die for label from Spellbinders, frame stamp from Waltzing Mouse, glitter from Martha Stewart, misc. Copics and rhinestone adhesive.

Have you had a chance to check out our new sister site....Get Your Sketch On?  If you love Get Sketchy sketches, you will love this new site .... they are now going to offer Scrapbook layout sketches as well.  Make sure you check it out - there is a SUPER-DUPER prize this week!! :)

Thanks for taking a peek - hope you find time to play along!  Have a great weekend - Cathy xx :)

Welcome to 2011 from The Shabby Tea Room

Welcome to the first challenge of The New Year!  I hope you all had a wonderful celebration and are ready to ring in the New Year with another fun challenge from The Shabby Tea Room.  This week (#43) our hostess is Nicole, and she challenges you all to create a card/project using 11 different elements/layers/embellishments, etc.  So drag out your stash, and get creating! :)

Our sponsor this week is Cosmo Cricket and up for grabs is a 6 x 6 pack of Garden Variety & Material Girl DSP!! 

DP's used for this card are from Making Memories, buttons and handstamped sentiment from PTI, handstamped image from Tim Holtz, Copics, glitter from Martha Stewart,  misc. rhinestone adhesives, twine, shabby seam binding ribbon, and paper flower.

Make sure you stop by my Shabby GF's blogs to see their beautiful creations! Thank you for stopping by and have fun creating!  Cathy xx :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures
Clare Buswell - Clare's Creations
Pattie Goldman - The Pampered Paper Patch
Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations
Melissa Bove - Creating from the Heart