Cards & Tags Thursday - Katie Skiff

Hi there - it's Katie and I am very excited to be sharing my cards with you today.  Cards are my specialty!  I recently went on a spending spree with the new goodies in the MemoryWorks store.  I had to have way too much. 

What did you get?

 

 

My first card uses papers from the new Fancy Pants Swagger line.  I always buy the 6x6 pads for cards.  I used a few pieces of the Ephemra pack to embellish the card. 

This month's challenge over on the MemoryWorks Studio forum is to Go Green.(As seen yesterday!)    So I used part of the packaging from the ephemra pack (seen laying in front) on my card front.  I love when companies package their items cute! 

 

This is another scrappy card, using ephemra from the FP Swagger line.  This time I used papers from Teresa Collins He Said She Said line.  They go well together. 

 

Finally, anyone else fancy the mustache?  I had to pull that paper out right away and make a cute card.  This is from the TC He Said She Said paper pack, and the My Handsome Guy is from the matching 12x12 sticker sheet.    I added some hexagons down the side for a border and some black twine to finish this card.

All three of these make great Guy Cards.  That is somethng I struggle with, and with these two paper packs I am going to be ready for any challenge now!! 

Open Blog - Pocket Calendar

Hi... Janey here and I am excited to share with you a project that I make each year for my friends and myself.  I've made them stocking stuffers too.  I have taken a calendar from the dollar bin at Michael's and repurposed it.  For some reason I remember things better when I write them down rather then just putting them in my phone or on my computer.  It came in a plastic cover which I removed to create the project and then put back on to preserve it, since it will be hanging out in my purse.  I put my checks in the back of it as well, so everything is in one place.  I have been known to take one of these calendars out to use and had people comment on them.  I've even had people ask me make one for them!  It is always a conversation piece that could even promote your business.

This may also count as the challenge for the month as well as the MemoryExpress Kit project!  I have used this month's "AMORE" February Kit.  I inked all the edges of everything even the chipboard and numbers.  I used Stickles to add to some of the pieces that didn't have bling already on them.  The ribbon, baker's twine and heart pin are fun additions to the project too.  There is a little washi tape on there too.  The calendar came together really easy and fast not to mention the idea can be created on a card or layout later on.  Give it a try for yourself.

I hope you have been inspired today and stay tuned for more inspiration coming up for our very talented MemoryWorks TeamWorks Designers!

Keep on scrappin'

30 Days, 30 Cards - Day 29

We are to day 29!! Wow, this has been a fabulous event full of wonderful sketches from all over and card creations! It is not too late to still participate in the event for a chance to win a PRIZE package from the MemoryWorks home office!!! So link up those cards!

Today I bring you another sketch I have designed.

For this card sample I used the BasicGrey: Aspen Frost line. The corner banners really give you an option to layer some Washi, torn paper and flags!

Supplies: BasicGrey - Aspen Frost (6x6 paper pad, Stickers); American Crafts - White Cardstock; American Crafts Stamp; Teresa Collins - Christmas Cottage (Washi)

Have fun with this sketch and thank you for stopping by together! Don't forget to join in our challenge and contest for your chance to win a prize!!! Stop by tomorrow for another awesome sketch and inspiration.

ALSO, coming in December. Another TeamWorks event and a chance to win a prize!!! The team will be hosting a 15 Days of the Holidays album event! Don't miss it!

30 Cards, 30 Days: Day 9

 Hi All! Welcome to Day 9 of the 30 Days, 30 Cards challenge.  Today's sketch comes from Mojo Monday, and is from 2010. (Don't forget to check out blog archives when looking for a little inspiration!)

I love the simple lines in this sketch. It lends itself well to the Washi tape trend, as well as the geometric designs that are all the rage. 

My card uses the Teresa Collins Christmas Cottage line. The background papers are from the 6x6 pad and the red polka dots are Washi tape. The bling is from the brad collection in the same line.

Here's a close up of the bling:

For a complete how-to, feel free to visit me at The Feast!

Hope you're inspired to go out and create something beautiful today!