Celebrate Monthly Sketch Inspiration

Ah....Saturday!  Love this day of the week the most!  Even better because this particular Saturday falls on a long weekend!!  Here's to extra time to get stuff done!
To start your weekend off right, I have another take on this month's sketch.  Wondering what I'm talking about?  Check out the Monthly Sketch Inspiration tab at the upper right of this page and see the sketch and a couple of samples I created with it.  Today I have another take on it...this time I've rotated the sketch to make a horizonatally oriented card.  Have a look:

Birthday card featuring the Pretty Petites, Collage Curios and Fabulous Phrases stamp sets.

One thing to remember when working with a sketch is that it is only a suggested starting point for your creativity...don't be afraid to play with it!  Here I turned the sketch on it's side and came up with a completely different look.  What do you think of that metal medallion encircling the sentiment?  Cool, eh?  It is one of the new Soda Pop Tops that I ran through my Big Shot and squished!  So easy and it doesn't hurt the Big Shot one bit!  Just open your platform up so you're using no tabs.  Put a cutting plate on the platform, lay the pop top on the plate so the open side is down, put the second cutting plate on top and run it through.  You'll feel very little resistance when rolling it through, but the result is a perfectly squished bottle cap that makes a lovely embellishment!  Try it for yourself...and while you're at it, try the sketch too! 
Have a happy Saturday!!

Pretty Petites Take Two!

Today I want to show you a completely different look for the card I posted yesterday.  I designed this one using the same basic layout but rotated it and switched up the DSP.  This time I used the fabulous Sycamore Street DSP available for FREE during Sale-a-bration.  Have a look:

Birthday Card featuring the Pretty Petites stamp set and Sycamore Street DSP...both available for FREE during Sale-a-bration!

Cute, huh?  I am in love with the Pretty Petites stamp set and coordination punch in this year's Sale-a-bration brochure.  The best part?  The punch will be available for purchase AFTER Sale-a-bration, so I'll get to spend lots of quality time with it over the coming year!  Can you believe I used FOUR different freebies on this card?  The stamp set, the punch, the DSP and the ribbon were all free!  Talk about crafting on a budget!  Oh, how I adore Sale-a-bration!

It's Gonna Be An Extravaganza!

Many of you know that my Sale-a-bration Open House is coming up this weekend.  Today I want to show you one of the Make-n-takes my guests will be creating.  I wanted everyone to have the option of creating a Valentine's card for someone special in their lives and  thought the More Amore DSP was just the ticket.  Have a look:

Valentine's card featuring the Pretty Petites stamp set with sentiment from Lovely  Little Labels.

Fun, huh?  Don't you wish you were coming on Saturday?  Well, what are you waiting for??  Email to confirm your attendance and drop on by between 2 and 5!  This card will be waiting for you, as will yummy treats, games, prizes and a few surprises as well!  Hurry...today's your last chance to get in on the fun! 
By the way, the punch and stamp set I used to create this card are available for FREE during Sale-a-bration!  Can't come Saturday?  Email me your order of $60 and get the Petite Curly Label punch free!  As a thank you I'll send you this card as well as the other Make-n-Take.  Free product, free cards...what could be better?  See you Saturday!!