July 10, 2008

TAMARA'S SKETCH CHALLENGE - AND BACK TO MY ROOTS!

Hey, it's that time again - another fabulous sketch from Tamara!! I swear, I just love doing these, it is pure joy for me to do these - her sketches are just awesome! And, I did go back to my Stampin' Up! roots....can't stray too much! So, here is my take on the sketch! I used one of my favorite stamp sets which is the Stitched Exotics - just adore these stamps! And, the sentiment is from the new Fresh Cuts stamp set, which I use a lot because I LOVE it!! Make sure you all head on over to Tamara's site to check out what the other talented ladies did for this sketch, and, if you try your hand at this one, upload it and provide the link so we can all see!! I will leave you with the recipe - off to do some shopping with my oldest since he has to leave early Saturday morning and head back to Annapolis for his summer cruise....*sniff, sniff*. I will be a blubbering mess I am sure, I already miss him just thinking about it and I know I don't get to see him again until December which will just about do me in! I don't know why people think it is soooo great when their kids move out, I want mine to move back in!!!!! So, off to get him some shoes and other necessities he needs - at least I can still do small things for him, it makes me feel needed! So, until tomorrow!! Smooches!
Card Recipe: (all items SU! unless otherwise noted)
Paper - Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Naturals White card stock, Ginger Blossom Designer Series Paper
Inks - Cameo Coral, Mellow Moss Classic Stampin' Pads, Cameo Coral Stampin' Write Marker, Black Stazon Ink Pad
Stamps - Stitched Exotics, Fresh Cuts
Accessories - Corner Rounder Punch, Mat Stack and Paper piercer, River Rock double-stitched ribbon, Old Olive Button, 1/4 inch Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Large Oval Punch, Square Rhinestone Brads, Small adhesive pearl (EK Success)

33 comments:

corinnesomerville said...

How cute is this !!!!

BTW...love the picture of the kids on your profile....so adorable !!

What's that....how many sleeps???? 19 !!!!!!!

Nikki Bond said...

WOW! I'm gone for 2 weeks and you change your header and pictures! LOL LOVE your profile pic girl! What a GORGEOUS picture of your children! They are all beautiful! Awesome card too! Love the ginger blossom DP and the sketch is wonderful...all your creations this past week are great! It's goooood to be home!
{SMILES}

Scrappy Girl said...

Love your new pics. Cute card. Pack lots of tissues when you send him off again...

Dawn Easton said...

Fantastic card Alex! I'm waiting for my SU! pre-order to arrive...can't wait to get new stuff!

Love the new pic of the kids!!

Lauren said...

This is so pretty Alex. The square brads are the perfect touch lady!

Marilyn said...

This is a really great card Alex - love the colors you used and the square brads too!! I'm feeling your pain - I know its gonna be rough when your son leaves - so I'll say a prayer for you and him!! Have fun shopping!

Deb said...

this is so pretty, just love that paper and fabulous stamps!

Melissa said...

Lovely Alex! I've loved that DP from the first time I seen it and am terrible about hoarding it!

Many Blessings,
M.

PS - What an awesome mom you are!

Emily said...

This is beautiful Alex! I love the colors, and layout! I love the faux stitching.

BTW, great picture of your kids in your avatar!

papel1 said...

Love your card. Keep up the good work.
Judy

Chris said...

just stopped by for my daily dose or alex!!! gorgeous card as always!! sorry to hear your son has to leave so soon...i could send you one of mine to fill the void...LOL

Deborah said...

Lovely! Reminds me of the one you sent to me! SO the faux stitch is part of the actual stamp? Hugs, Deb

Maureen said...

very very cute card! Just love these colors and paper!!
((()))reen

jjcreations said...

Great card....those square eyelets are too cool. Joan

My Paper World said...

Oooooh! It's beautiful Alex! xx

Christi Flores said...

This is beautiful Alex!!!

ScrapMomOf2 said...

Aw, Saturday is going to be horrible for you! HUGS!

Awesome card! I love it! I love doing the sketch every week too! It's just so much FUN!!

Michele Kovack said...

You are such a good mommy! Love this card!!!

Rose Ann said...

This is beautiful, Alex!! I what you've done with the layout, and your papers and stitching look so pretty!! Awesome, girl!!

Dani said...

Wow! Great card! I love this set. I keep telling myself- I don't need it. I don't need it.- We'll see how long that lasts! LOL!

Diane said...

Beautiful card as always Alex!
Poor girl! I feel for you missing your son!!! If it's any consolation,December will be here in no time you'll see.

Joanne said...

This is SO pretty!

Manna said...

Lovely colours on this card, Alex! Great take on the sketch!

~Denise Lynn~ said...

Beautiful Alex! Love the groovy guava prints, great layout and images too. Great stitching and ribbon details too. Awesome job with the sketch! :)

joslyn said...

very cute. those square brads are great.

Risa said...

What a beautiful card Alex and the papers are the most...I love it!!!

Anonymous said...

cute card!
Sorry your son is leaving...It's awesome that he's such a great young man and it's obvious that he makes you a proud mama!
I'm off to Idaho tomorrow morning...I may catch your blog over the weekend at my parents. I'm addicted to reading blogs! Help!
:-)

Latisha said...

I feel the same way, I can't even think about my kids graduating.
Cute card, I really need to do those sketches, they look like fun.

Dawn♥ said...

such a beautiful card!

kathleenh said...

Pretty card Alex! I'm gonna miss this paper.

Louise F NZ said...

Ohhhh, this is pretty! I love this new SU set that I am seeing on all you US demos blogs at the moment. You have done a stunning card with it Alex.

Natalie said...

This is a really pretty card. x

Tammy Hershberger said...

Fabulous job on this sketch, ALEXANDRA! It's such a pretty card, and that paper is fabulous!