{Happy Bee-day} SFYTT meet Honey Bee's challenge

Hi everyone,

We're in the middle of overtime at work since we're getting ready for E3 but I did have a little bit of time today so I decided to  maximize it by combining two challenges: the sketch challenge by Reverse Confetti with the color challenge by Honey Bees. I'm a bit new to Honey Bee's but I absolutely love how versatile they are. 

Here are the challenges:

                                          

 

and here is my card:

I used the stamps and dies from the Sweet As Honey set by Honey Bee's. I paired that with some jute twine and stitched circle die. To give the illusion of fireflies in a jar I used a piece of vellum and added a bit of glitter and jewel drops on top. The flower was colored in using Copic markers.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great start to your week!

Sony

{Hello, hello, a cheerful hello} SFYTT 57

Hi everyone,

I'm back with one more card today. This one is for this month's Reverse Confetti Sketch for you to try challenge. You can see the sketch a bit further below in my blog post. I was in the mood for something jazzy, something with dimension and graphic. And that's how I ended up with this card here:

the inside:

So...for this card I used the hello die from the Hello & Thanks Label. The toucan sans saying are both from the Toucan of Friendship set. Both of these products are from Reverse Confetti. The circular dies are from My Favorite Things.

The official sketch:

and a closer look:

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Sony

{A Toucan Christmas} SFYTT 55

Hi there,

it's been a little while but I'm back. We finally managed to unpack all our boxes after moving halfway across the world to Sweden, just in time for christmas. I'm very excited to share my first card - I managed to squeeze in about four over the last few days.

 I discovered a hobby store not too far from us and thankfully they had some cardstock since I did not bring any with me from the States, just in time to play along with this month's SFYTT.  I've posted the sketch a bit further below.

Here's a closer up look:

I used the flowers from a Toucan of Friendship by Reverse Confetti and made them into Poinsettias by coloring them with beige and grey Copic markers and adding lots of Stickles glitter. The Santa Hat is a stamp from the now retired TCP set a Beary Year.

And here is this month's SFYTT sketch:

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Merry Christmas!!

Sony

{Happy Birthday} SFYTT

Hi everyone,

alright...this will be my last post for tonight. I took a little break from packing tonight and decided to participate in this month's SFYTT sketch using my brandnew Reverse Confetti stamps and dies. Very exciting!

For this card I used the Toucan of Friendship set and paired it with the Happy Pretty Panels Confetti Cuts . The papers are from On the Bright Side by My Mind's Eye.

Here is a closer look: 

and last but not least...here's the sketch for this month's SFYTT challenge:

thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a great start to your week tomorrow,

Sonja

{Travel vacation} SFYTT

Hi everyone,

Making my card I got really inspired to make another...so the next day, when I had a moment I made this card here, using the March SFYTT sketch. I'm a huge fan of Jen's sketches. They are always a little more complex than the average sketch, giving ample opportunity for me to challenge myself and try something new. This time I wanted to push my pattern limits. Patterns for some reason always scare me a bit but at the same time I'm always super impressed when I see someone who's really good at using them.

I figure - it's just a matter of practice. :)

Oh and here's the sketch I've been raving about so much:

Isn't it fun?!

If you participate and use Reverse Confetti stamps you even have the chance to win something. I unfortunately don't own any Reverse Confetti stamps yet so no chance for me but I still had fun playing along. The stamps I used are a hodge podge mix from The Cat's Pajamas and (I believe a retired set now from) My Favorite Things. 

Have a great rest of the weekend!

2011 in Retrospect

Good Morning Everyone,

At the beginning of each year I like to take a moment and think about the year that's passed...what was good about it and what was bad about it. Remembering and thanking God for all the good things and {hopefully} ;) learning from the bad things. It sort of feels like a fresh start :)

In that same spirit I like to show you some of my favorite creations from last year:

Tote-ally

Together

Love & Kisses

Just a Note

Bee


A Letter For You


Coffee & Friends

An Udder Birthday

Spring has Sprung

Spunky Birthday


Happy Hi There

OMG

Gingerbread Christmas

Well that's it...I hope you enjoyed the little stroll down memory lane with me.

Time to create something new!!! lol

til next time,

Sony :)

{OMG} SFYTT

Hello everyone,

it's the very first Saturday of July...already. Are you ready for summer to start?! I know I am...although I probably won't get to see too much of it...being inside so much all the time buuut this weekend is definitely going to be a ton of fun. Tonight a bunch of my friends from school are going out, to celebrate end of finals (for some) and the beginning of a new term and then tomorrow I'm going to another friends' BBQ and then on monday I have a feeling I'm just going to do a ton of hugging my pillow and catching up on homework in front of the tv. :) My kinda weekend. :)

So let's talk cards tho shall we?!

Guess who our sponsor over at SFYTT is this month: it is My Favorite Things!!! You definitely want to check Jen's Blog for details on the deets, the prize this month aaand that's where you'll also upload your creations.

For my sample here I'm using the Die-Namics Say What Die & Stamp Set aaand can I tell you I LOVE this set?! I really really do and not just because you can do sooo many things with it but because it is also the perfect set for the so hard to make teenager cards. I'm sure you all know exactly what I'm talking about...so this right here, is cool enough even for the "hippest" teenagers. ;)

oh and the sketch...hehe...I almost forgot: love this sketch as well...so much fun. I got a little carried away and did a little more tilting aaand some additional layering but I'm sure you won't mind, right?! :)

Ready for some more eye candy?!

Stop by my amazing sisters for some more inspiration:
First of a very hearty and big welcome to Debbie Carriere -she is our fabulous Guest Designer this month and will be featured on Jen's Blog

• Amber Hight
• Amy Sheffer
• Carole Burrage
• Jen Tapler
• Jodi Collins
• Kelly Lunceford
• Kerry Johnson
• Megan Lock
• Susan Liles
• Terri Moore

 thanks so much for stopping by and have an awesome weekend!!

Sony 

Stamps: Say What (MFT)
Paper: Newspaper (SU), Kraft, Real Red (SU)

Ink: Frayed Burlap, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Say What Die-Namics (MFT), Grosgrain Ribbon (TCP), Divine Twine (TCP), Button, Linen Thread (TCP), Morroccan Border Punch (EK), Sponges, Stickles Glitter, Ribbon (SU), Pop-Up Dots, Cards (OA), Kraft Thread and Sewing Machine, Hot Glue and Glue Gun

{Dessert First} SFYTT spin-off

Hi everyone,

I thought this day would never come but it has: finals are coming to an end!! I'm so excited...I was able to catch up on sleep today, I was able to clean my apartment which was soo overdue, I got to cook (yay no more take out) aand I was also able to squeeze in a card!! Can you believe it?! Yeah me neither lol....anyway...I got this adorable stamp set from Your Next Stamp for I believe it was last month's SFYTT challenge and I never got around to getting it inked up so of course that was the very first set I reached for today.

The set is called Double Chocolate Cake and as a known chocaholic how could I resist really?!
I'm calling this card an SFYTT spin off because as you can see I sort of omitted the big center strip and I turned the square into two strips of twill tape wrapping around my paper.

thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Sony



Stamps: Double Chocolate Cake (Your Next Stamp)
Paper: Destination Paradise (M&MBI)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen (Distress Ink)
Accessories: Twill Tape, Copic Markers, Lace, Flowers, Mini Library Clips (SU), Nesties, Pop-Up Dots, Glitter Glue (Studio G), Hot Glue, Charming Oval Die (Verve)

standby for SFYTT

Hi guys,

I just wanted to drop in and tell you that it's SFYTT time today aaaand I'm in the thick of midterms so I've been pulling two allnighters in a row...which also means I haven't had a chance to create anything with today's sketch quite yet. I need a little nap and then I'll get to it so please come back a little later on today...I promise I'll have my sample for you ready by then.

Okay but real quick before I get back to work: this month's sketch challenge is being hosted by Your next Stamp and they even have an amazing discount for all you SFYTT fans out there!!! Don't miss out on this!!! There are some cute cute stamps at your next stamp!!

hope to see you back here soon,

Sony :)

{Rain or Shine} SFYTT & Unity

Hi guys and a happy happy weekend to you all,

this is my last weekend of free time before the mayhem of school starts back up for me aaand I actually did some relaxing today, no running errands, no working on personal projects...no I went to the beach with friends and it was just the perfect day. The weather was gorgeous! We found the perfect parking spot, right by the stairs leading down to the beach by the Santa Monica Pier. We had a fantastic lunch at this little Indian place. It was delicious!! Oh and then we had front row seats to watching this poor guy who was completely intoxicated, fall all over the place and then he eventually got himself arrested. It was quite the day....minus the hour and a half it took to get back home (rush hour...gotta love LA). Oh but best of all it looks as though I didn't get sunburned!!!! Yay!! That is quite the accomplishment considering I haven't been in the sun for months! 

But let me get on and tell you about our SFYTT challenge this month. Are you ready?! This month's challenge is being sponsored by Unity Stamps so be sure to stop by Jen's Blog to enter your creations and see what goodies you can win.

For my card here I'm using their Rain or Shine stamp. The papers are from the Quite Contrary collection by My Mind's Eye.  

Well this is when I should probably break the bittersweet news to you all: bitter because we're saying farewell to two of our fabulous sisters and sweet because we're welcoming a new sister into our midst so let me make this quick....like pulling off a bandaid: Amy R. and Leigh are leaving and Terri Moore is joining. Please stop by their blogs to say your farewells and welcomes!!!
Here's your Sisterhood lineup:

and a special warm welcome to our guest designer this month: Jen Shults - yay Jen!!! We're so glad to have you!!
Amber Hight

• Amy Rohl
• Amy Sheffer
• Carole Burrage
• Jodi Collins
• Kelly Lunceford
• Kerry Johnson
• Leigh O’Brien
• Megan Lock
• Susan Liles (sitting this one out this week)
• Terri Moore - welcome Terri!!!!! 

that's all I have for you today folks!!!

Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Stamping!!!

Sony

Stamps: Rain or Shine (Unity)

Paper: Quite Contrary (MME), Taken With Teal (SU)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copics, Stardust Stickles Glitter, Mini Library Clip (SU), Brads, White Thread and Sewing Machine

{You Rock} SFYTT

Hi everyone,

I'm just dropping in really really quick today to share this month's SFYTT sketch challenge and my sample with you. Final projects for school are due in two weeks aaaand there's still soo much work to do. I foresee a whole lot of coffee and take out food in my very near future....lol ohh goodie.

Anyway let me give you all the important details on this month's sketch challenge before I get back to work: Amber Ink is our sponsor this month and they have some adorable stamps: digi as well as clear.

I'm sorry I do have a card for you but not one featuring one of their designs but I know my amazing SFYTT sisters have some stunning samples just waiting for you so let me show you the sketch first:

for all the deets on how you can play along and what you can win please click on the sketch in my sidebar, which will take you to Jen's Blog.

Here's the list of my SFYTT Sisters which will surely have some Amber Ink for you to enjoy:

* Jen del Muro
* Amber Hight 
* Amy Rohl
* Amy Sheffer
* Carole Burrage 

*Jodi Collins
* Kelly Lunceford
* Kerry Johnson 
* Leigh O'Brien
* Megan Lock
* Susan Liles                                                    

aaand a hearty congrats to our March Guest Designer Shelley Dupont! Thanks for playing with us Shelley!!!

For my card this week I used some heavenly Verve: stamps from the sets Sweet Treats and Blue Skies, plus the classy Label die, which I simply love. Here's another closer look:

thanks so much for stopping by,

I've gotta get back to work!!

Oh if you'd like to see some of my work I've got a blog dedicated for my school work, all you need to do is click on the "my Professional Blog" link in the tabs bar.

Sony

Stamps: Sweet Treats (Verve), Blue Skies (Verve)

Paper: Avignon (7 Gypsies),  Black Glitter DP, Kraft, Smokey Shadow (PTI)

Ink: Frost White (ColorBox), Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark

Accessoriest: Classy Label A-Cut-Above Die (Verve),  Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Copics, Stickles Glitter, Lace Ribbon, Layered Arches Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Jute Twine, Pop-up Dots, Black Thread and Sewing Machine

{Little Star} SFYTT

Have you played yet?!

And with that I mean this month's SFYTT sketch challenge which is being hosted by Anita Be Stamps.
One lucky participant will win a nice little price package from Anita Be Stamps!!! You have until the end of this month to enter your creation!!

Click on the sketch in my sidebar to find out all the deets!!

Happy Stamping!!!

Sony

Stamps: Little Star (Verve)
Paper: Chick-a-doo (SEI), Textured Grey, Old Olive (SU)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Pebble (Adirondack), Bashful Blue (SU)
Accessories: Copics, Baby Blue Stickles Glitter, Sponges, Nesties, Divine Twine (TCP), Checkerboard Border Punch (Martha Stewart). Pop-Up Dots, White Thread and Sewing Machine

{Party} SFYTT

Happy Friday everyone,

I'm back with another birthday card featuring the sweet cow Cooper from Anita Be Stamps who is our sponsor this month over at SFYTT - Sketch For You To Try. You have until the end of the month to play along with our sketch challenge for a chance of winning some cute Anita Be Stamps yourself so get your sketch on and good luck!! :)

For all the exact details just click on the sketch in my sidebar and you'll be taken to Jen's Blog which is where you need to link your creations to.   

Here's the sketch one more time aaaand then let's talk a few details: This here is Celebration Cooper. You'll notice I replaced the circle of the sketch with a window I cut out using different Nesties. I stamped the kraft background with another sentiment from the Celebration Cooper set to break it up just a bit more. I added some Stickles Glitter to Cooper's hat and flower and some crystal effects to his balloon for extra shine.

thanks so much for stopping by,

have a great weekend!!!

Sony

Stamps: Celebration Cooper (Anita Be Stamps)

Paper: Fine and Dandy (MME), Crushed Curry (SU), Chocolate Chip (SU), Aqua Mist (PTI)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Frayed Burlap (Distress Ink)

Accessories: Nesties, Copics, Crystal Stickles Glitter, Crystal Effects, Button, Divine Twine (TCP), Twill Tape, Hot Glue Gun, Kraft Thread and Sewing Machine

{An Udder Birthday} SFYTT & Anita Be Stamps

Happy Saturday everyone,

can you believe it's February already?! This year is going by so fast. I feel like I just started a new term in school yesterday and really we're already in week 4 out of 10. Before you know it I'll be graduating and looking for a job again...yikes!! lol But let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet...how about a little SFYTT challenge and inspiration today??

This month's challenge is being hosted by Anita Be Stamps.

A great little company with both rubber and digi stamps.

I'm showing off Celebration Cooper today, Anita B's cute cute cow

and here are some detail shots:

Wanna play along with this month's Sketch Challenge for your chance to win some Anita Be Stamps?!

All you have to do is create something using Jen's sketch and link it to Jen's Blog...it's really quite that simple. For all the deets in detail and for the link list just click on the sketch in my sidebar.

Now are you ready to see some more eye candy using this sketch? Stop by my amazingly talented SFYTT Sisters - I just know they have something yummy waiting for you: 

* Jen del Muro
* Amber Hight 
* Amy Rohl
* Amy Sheffer
* Carole Burrage *Jodi Collins
* Kelly Lunceford
* Kerry Johnson 
* Leigh O'Brien
* Megan Lock
* Susan Liles                                                         aaand a very special welcome to our February Guest Designer Becky Carafa

Thanks so much for stopping by and have an amazing weekend!!!

~ Sony

Stamps: Celebration Cooper (Anita Be Stamps)
Paper: Tickled Pink (My Mind's Eye), Spring Moss (PTI), Summer Sunrise (PTI), Berry Sorbet (PTI), Aqua Mist (PTI)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Lemonade (Adirondack)
Accessories: Banner CutUps (TCP), Divine Twine (TCP), Nesties, Copics, Crystal Stickles Glitter, Crystal Effects, Button, Mini Paperclip, Pop-Up Dots, Polka Dot Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), White Thread and Sewing Machine