{Getting Lucky} SSDS

Happy Thursday you guys!! It's been quite the busy stamping day for me today so guess what...I'm back with my second post today.

I'm in need of a funny male birthday card because our Soundmixer on ER (the TV show) is turning 40 and the gang meaning my old ER crew is planning a big surprise bash for him. He is a great guy with a great sense of humor so I was extra excited when I got my first order of Skipping Stones Stamps in the mail yesterday.

They have some outrageously funny stamps!!! And I used one of 'em here!!! :)

Also my fabulous and

famous SFYTT sister Jen del Muro is guest designing for them and she came up with this fun sketch a few weeks ago and I thought why not?!

The only thing I changed was I traded the oval for the square - I'm so excited I finally have some oval Nesties I try to get good use out of 'em. :)

Since this is supposed to a cool manly card I tried to keep it a bit more on the simpler side. I did minimal stitching, some distressing to add some cool-ness to it and added some screw brads.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! I still have a few more cards to make!! :)

~ Sony

Stamps: You know you're getting older...(SSD)

Paper: Boyfriend (CC), Bitty Box Basics (PTI), Kraft, Basic Black, Ocean Tides (PTI)

Ink: Basic Black (SU), Taken With Teal (SU)

Accessories: Nesties, Screw Brads, Clear Button (TE), Jute Twine, Twill Tape, Sewing Machine

{Hugs 4 Megan} FFF & Saturday Sketches

Hi guys!! You're probably getting a bit tired of seeing me combine challenges but what can I say?! It just makes sense when you want to play along in multiple challenges but only have so much time on your hand. I'm sure you know exactly what I'm talking about.

On that note let me tell you which challenges I combined this time: I took this week's Farm Fresh Friday Color Challenge and put it on this weeks Saturday Sketch Challenge all from the Greeting Farm.

Their cute images have a special place in my heart although the TGF gallery has quite the opposite effect on me. Argh! Some of my photos just won't show! It's infuriating!

But that's a whole 'nother can of worms - let's talk some details shall we?

The challenge was to use the colors cream, pink and red and you know what that screams right? Yup you got it - Valentine's day!

And I still had some left over Valentine's day paper! Handy!!! So this paper here is from an old Martha Stewart Valentine's Day Paper Pack I had gotten at Michael's back in February.

Who's the cutie on my card? Meet Miss Wild Sprout Megan. She is one of my all-time favorite WS. It's probably because Miss Sassiness kinda reminds me of me. hehe

I colored her in with Copics, cut out her head and propped it up a little and of course I just had to add some Stickles Glitter to her top and bow.

I also got to use my new Martha Stewart border punch. I've

been eyeing this punch for a while now but had to wait until my coupon was valid. I am a poor student after all!

Thanks sooo much for coming by!

take care and see ya next time!!

~ Sony

Stamps: WS Megan (TGF), O&A Buddies (TGF)

Paper: Valentine Day (MS), Cream, Real Red (SU), Pink (PTI)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen (Ranger Distress Ink)

Accessories: Buttons, Stickles Glitter, Deco Fan Border Punch (MS), Nesties, Sponge, Kraft Thread, Twill Tape, Pop-Up Dots, Copics

Copics: Hair - E33, E57, E29; Skin - E000, E00, E53; Clothes - R20, RV02, RV06, R17, R29, T3, T5

{a Pottery Barn Beach Bum} TCP Tues110 & TESC113

Hi guys!!! Are you noticing something?

Yup you got it - this card here was the inspiration for my recent Blog make-over. I just felt like this color combo was so me I couldn't help myself. I hope you like it. :)

I don't know how you're doing (I hope your answer is well) but I'm

doing pretty good although life is really funny sometimes - just when you think you've got your next step in life figured out life throws you for a loop and you're back to square one!

You know what I mean?!

I was just getting used to going back to school, I had even figured out what classes I wanted to take next term and now I'm starting to hear from my former employers again. Now I haven't been offered a job yet so it could still go both ways but I just think it's funny that when I was just sitting around at home being unemployed I heard nothing for months and now that I'm going to school - my phone rings again.

It's the exact same thing with dates - when you're single you can't get one but when you have a boyfriend, you can't get away from 'em.

Weird how that always works out! Oh well - I'll keep you posted with what happens next with the whole school vs job thing! :)

One thing is for sure though and that is that I have less and less time nowadays which makes me try and combine challenges wherever I can so this week I combined our TCP Tuesday challenge with a Taylored Expressions sketch challenge.

Toni is our mostess hostess and she brought us this yummy inspiration photo straight out of a Pottery Barn catalog. Isn't it just to die for? I actually couldn't believe it when I saw this because all my recent cards (most of them are for later posts so stay tuned for those) have been using this exact same color scheme. Oh well...what's one more right? :)

So my card features fun Beach Poochie from the TCP set By the Sea. He's just chillin' reading a book, sipping on his lemonade. I'm hoping to be doing the same in a month at my parent's home in Florida. :) The sentiment is also from that same set.

The wooden patterned paper is from the Cosmo Cricket line Snorkel and the beige polka-dot paper is from a paper pack that caught my eye at Michael's last week. It's called Songbird and it's made my DCWV. You'll be seeing lots more cards using some of this paper - it's soo fun!!!

My favorite ribbon (also from the Cat's Pajamas), some fun buttons and a wavy border complete my card today. :)

Ready to see more? Why don't you head over and check out what the rest of the Cat Pack has come up with!!

Oh and did I mention that you can win $25 in Cat Cash and earn the title Swanky Stamper of the month if you play with us???????!

All it takes is one FAB card!!! Click HERE for all the deets!

Thank you soo much for spending a little time with me here on my blog.

'til next time,

~ Sony

Stamps: By the Sea (TCP), Small Circles (Waltzing Mouse)

Paper: Snorkel (CC), Songbird (DCWV), Kraft, Real Red (SU), Basic Black

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen (Ranger Distress Ink)

Accessories: Sponges, Buttons, Grosgrain Ribbon (TCP), Jute Twine, Nesties, Pop-up Dots, Wavy Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Copics

Copics: R17, R29, E50, C1

{Balloon Greetings} Mojo139 & Ready, Set, Stamp

Quick! Somebody up the weather's meds!! It's out of control again!!

Yesterday it was shorts and tank top weather here in "sunny" California and today it's cold and grey and foggy!! WTH is goin' on?! It may have even rained a little or is about to again. Yuk yuk yuk!

But oh well...at least this way I don't feel so bad that I'm just hanging out, stamping and in my PJs. :)

And I've got another Two-fer for ya! This time I combined this week's Mojo Monday sketch with the Ready, Set, Stamp challenge by Verve, which called for the Up, Up and Away set. I adore this stamp set!!! It's soo cute and whimsical!!

My balloon is colored in using my Copic Markers and propped up on Pop-Up Dots as are the clouds. Since it's all gloomy outside I decided to add some glittery sparkle to my card and put some Stickles Glitter on my balloon.

The sentiment was a single stamp that Julee was so kind to send with my last order.

All my patterned papers are by DCWV: the wood grain paper is from the Tahiti Beach Stack and the cloud paper is from the Songbird collection, one of my recent favorite finds at Michael's.

Thank you for stopping by on this dreary Monday! I hope the weather is much better wherever you are!! :)

~ Sony

Stamps: Up, Up and Away (Verve), Heartfelt Greetings (Verve)

Paper: Tahiti Beach Stack (DCWV), Songbird (DCWV), Kraft, Aqua Mist (PTI), Chocolate (PTI)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Aqua (Adirondack)

Accessories: Sponge, Stickles Glitter, Pop-Up Dots, Jute Twine, Twill Tape, Button, Sewing Machine, Nesties, Copic Markers

Copics: R17, R29, T3, E50, E53, E33, E57

{Vintage Blossom} SFYTT

It's Saturday already...again...my where does the time go?! Before you know it we'll be making christmas cards. lol

But while we still can - let's enjoy some spring colors. :)

Saturday also means it's time for Jen to bring us another great sketch over at Sketch For You To Try!!!

And what a perfect timing: I just got my order of oval Nesties!! Yay!!

My card here is my twisty interpretation of shabby chic.

Everything on this card is just a little off -

the sentiment and the flap on my oval nestie (the flap was inspired by the fabulous Joanne btw) are both a bit tilted, the stitching is just a bit crooked here and there and the jute twine has a little wave to it.

I also added some rhinestone flourishes and made my own 3D flower embellishment out of two stamped flowers, a button and some jute twine.

My stamped sentiment and the flower are both from my two all-time favorite Verve sets: Beautiful You and Wishful Elegance. The patterned papers I used are all from the Fly a Kite collection by October Afternoon.

Wanna be featured on Jen's Blog as Guest Designer next month? Make something fabulous, upload it to Jen's Blog and stay tuned for Jen to pick you. :)

Until then - are you ready to see what my fabulous SFYTT Sisters have created using this sketch? Stop by their blogs to see for yourself:

* Jen del Muro and Guest Designer Chupa

* Amber Hight

* Amy Rohl

* Amy Sheffer

* Jenn Diercks

* Jodi Collins

* Kelly Lunceford

* Leigh O'Brien

* Megan Lock

* Susan Liles

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a GREAT weekend!!!

~ Sony

Stamps: Beautiful You (Verve), Wishful Elegance (Verve)

Paper: Fly a Kite (October Afternoon), Kraft, Aqua Mist (PTI), page out of an old book

Ink: Basic Black (SU), Vintage Photo (Ranger Distress Ink)

Accessories: Jute Twine, Rhinestone Flourishes, Kraft Thread, Sewing Machine, Nesties, Button

{Awesome w/ Sparkles} another SFYTT

Hi guys!!! I had so much fun with this weeks SFYTT sketch that I decided to make another card with my brand new Verve stamps.

This card here was very inspired by the amazing Amy Sheffer! I just love how Amy layers Kraft on Kraft all the time. It's such a fun and classy look I just had to try it myself.

I also played with a new product...well it's not new really, it's just new to me. Liquid Pearls!

They were so fun to use it was hard to stop. lol

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Wanna win a $25 MFT gift voucher and one of their brand new jumbo scalloped die? Play along with this week's SFYTT sketch. Click HERE for all the deets!!

~ Sony

Stamps: Happy Days (Verve)

Paper: Destination Paradise (M&MBI), Kraft

Ink: Soft Suede (SU), Pumpkin Pie (SU), Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Rhinestone Flourishes, Copic Markers, Liquid Pearls, Pop-Up Dots, Sewing Machine, Jute Twine, Nesties, Sponges

Putt Putt, the dragon

**a lil Copyright Reminder: All content (including text, photographs, drawings and design work of any kind) is © Sonja Christoph.**

Hi everyone!!

I don't have a card for you today but instead I have something I'm VERY excited about.

Meet Putt Putt, my little dragon.

He was my homework for my Visual Communications class this week. We had to design a character that displays an emotion and is made up entirely out of primitive shapes.

I'm so excited about Putt Putt because this is my very first character design ever and honestly I never thought, not in a million years that I could ever come up with a character like this from scratch. I'm used to drawing from something like a photograph or a model, not actually design or create something from nothing.

I'm still working out the lighting and the shading but all in all I think he's just adorable and I'm kinda beside myself. lol

Thank you for indulging me :)

~ Sony

{Dogs vs Cats} TCP TUES109

a happy TCP Tuesday to you all!! I really hope you can find some stamping time this week because you don't want to miss out on this fun sketch and you don't want to miss out on the chance of winning $25 in Cat Cash and be crowned the months' Swankiest Stamper!!!

Leigh is our hostess with the mostess this week and she's challenging us to make a card from this fun round sketch.

I laughed so hard when I first read this sentiment. It's so true, isn't it? I just love it!!

The sentiment and Sprinkle, the cat are both from the set It's a Mod, Mod World by the Cat's Pajamas. It's a great set to have because you get a lot of elements to play with and create your own scene

with. I used a Copic Marker around the letters of my sentiment to create this sort of drop shadow effect and I used Liquid Pearls on Sprinkle's collar.

The papers I used are from the Boyfriend collection by Cosmo Cricket and from the Quite Contrary line by My Mind's Eye. I also used some cork...I know I know I can't seem to get enough of it. I'm blaming Amy ;)

A fun little detail: I used a mini brad as push pin for the corkboard. :)

Thanks for peeking in...oh and make sure you upload your creations to Alma's Blog!! Want some more inspiration? Check out what the rest of the Cat Pack has come up with!!

Happy Stamping!!

~ Sony

Stamps: It's a Mod, Mod World (TCP)

Paper: Quite Contrary (MME), Boyfriend (CC), Basic Black

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen (Ranger Distress Ink), Soft Suede (SU)

Accessories: Brads, Liquid Pearls, Cork, Nesties, Twill Tape, Pop-Up Dots, Notebook Style Punch

{Shooter Baby} Mojo138 & Monday Mania

So I have a question for you: I've noticed that some of my cards that I'm maybe not soo sure about have been getting a lot of feedback and on the other hand some of my cards that I really really love, haven't. Does that happen to you too? Or is it just me? lol

Oh well...as long as the card can bring a smile to someone's face I say mission accomplished, right? :)

So time is becoming more and more sparse so I combined this week's Mojo Monday sketch challenge with this week's Monday Mania challenge. Gotta love a two-fer!!

This week's Mojo sketch is a definite Sketchbook Keeper. I just love those three strips on the right there.

This week's Monday Mania challenge over at Club Anya is presented to us by Crafty Jenn and she's challenging us to Pierce it! Punch it! Piece it! Sounds like good times right?

So I got

busy with my card here: I featured the cute Cheeky Shooter from the Greeting Farm. I love love love their retro, vintage-y pin-up look. I colored her in with Copic Markers, added some small Rhinestones to her belt and scarf and paper pieced her boots.

The papers I used are from the East Meets West collection by Moxxie. I did some heavy distressing to the edges of the paper and the cork panel with my Cuttlebug scissors and I sponged some Vintage Photo ink all around the edges.

I used Kraft Thread to go with my card and did some partial double line stitching on the main background panel and some zig zag stitching on the smaller panel behind Cheeky Shooter. I wanted the stitching to add to this messy and sort of unfinished look to it so you'll notice they are neither perfectly straight nor completely off-kilter and there are also some small pieces of thread sticking out at various places.

A piece of Jute Twine, some brads and paper piercing to the main background panel and the small hanging paper strips finish the card.

Thank you so very much for taking the time and stopping by! I love having you over!! :)

~ Sony

Stamps: Cheeky Shooter (TGF)

Paper: East Meets West (Moxxie), Kraft, Soft Suede (SU)

Ink: Vintage Photo (Ranger Distress Ink), Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Kraft Thread, Sewing Machine, Brads, Ribbon, Jute Twine, Checkerboard Border Punch, Cork, Paper Piercer Kit (SU), Pop-Up Dots, Rhinestones, White Gel Pen, Copics, Sponges

Copics: Hair - E97, E99, E08; Skin - E000, E00, E21; Cowboy Hat - E31, E33, E57, E29; Clothing: B05, B29, T3, E33; Scarf & Gloves: V15, V17, E33 -- Colorless Blender throughout --

{Fun In The Sun} Viva La Verve Wk 2

Hi guys - did you have a great Mother's Day? I know I did even though I wasn't with my mom. (My parents live in Florida.) We have a very special tradition at my church: on Mother's day all the Mom's get to take the day off meaning the men and the kids are singing in the choir, the men prepare lunch, wash our cars and even prepare a little craft table for us. Isn't that a neat tradition?

In turn we always come up with something fun for the men on Father's Day as well. Last year we organized a big Whiffle Ball Game a la Dodger Style with Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Ice Cream and Sodas. It was a ton of fun! I think this year we're playing with the idea of doing a father's day carnival with a massage booth, a hugging booth, perhaps even a name that beer booth,. :) But we'll see...

Anyway enough about that...it's Monday and I just now got around to making my Viva La Verve card. Every Friday Amber presents us with a sketch challenge and three inspirational photos we can pick from.

I love these colors in that craft room, aren't they just fun and spring-like?

I also loove the new release stamps from Verve so I jumped at the chance of using them to create this cute scene.

All the stamps I used for this card are from the Verve set Relax. I added some Stickles Glitter to the palm trees. To get this Sand look I took a piece of cream CS, tore it, sponged it with Antique Linen and Soft Suede ink and applied Distress Stickles on top of it all. Voila - I present to you the beach! :)

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a great day!!

~ Sony

Tips'n'Tricks: have multiple layers propped up? Stack your pop-up dots to achieve different heights.

Stamps: Relax (Verve)

Paper: Kraft, Certainly Celery (SU), Appealing Apricot (SU), Soft Suede (SU), Cream, Old Olive (SU)

Ink: Basic Black (SU), Taken With Teal (SU), Always Artichoke (SU), Soft Suede (SU), Antique Linen (Ranger Distress Ink)

Accessories: Stickles Glitter, Distress Stickles, Copic Markers, Post It Notes (for masking), Nesties, Jute Twine, Wavy Border Punch, Pop-Up Dots, Distressed Stripes Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

{a Yankee Bday}

***PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR MY SFYTT POST***

Hiii guys - one of my good friends is a huuge Yankees fan and Softball Player and I actually bought this set called Pupstar by the Greeting Farm with her in mind because it came with a baseball and a visor so now that her birthday is approaching I'm super excited to put it to use.

The visor actually has a bone on it but with the help of a little wipe it became a plain visor and I just drew in the Yankee logo.

The sentiment is made up out of bits and pieces from other sentiments, all by the Cat's Pajamas.

The papers I used are from the Beach Stack by DCWV and Bitty Box Basics by Papertrey Ink. The baseball pattern is stamped and colored in with Copics.

Thank you so much for coming by! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

~ Sony

Stamps: Pupstar (TGF), It's a Western Thing (TCP), Happy Camper (TCP)

Paper: Beach Stack (DCWV), Bitty Box Basics (PTI), Kraft

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Slate (Adirondack)

Accessories: Copic Markers, Twill Tape, Jute Twine, Button (MFT), Photo Corner Punch (SU), Sponges, Nesties, Pop-Up Dots

{Happy Mail} SFYTT

Hiii guys - it's Saturday and boy what an exciting Saturday it is: you have the chance to win a $25 gift voucher and a jumbo scallop border die from My Favorite Things!!

Yup you heard correctly: Kim is so very kind to sponsor this week's Sketch For You To Try challenge and let me tell you this week's sketch is AWESOME!!! But then they always are! hehe

Make sure you upload your creations to Jen's Blog by Friday at Noon CST. Jen will announce the winner next Saturday.

My image is from the super cute Pure Innocence Line. I colored her in

with Copic Markers, paper pieced her dress and propped her up on Pop-Up Dots. I also added some Stickles Glitter to the heart on the mailbox.

The papers are from the Fly a Kite

and Road Map collection by October Afternoon. I just love their papers - very unique with a touch of vintage. Fun fun!!

Soo are you guys ready to see some more?

Stop by my very talented SFYTT Sisters for some more eye candy!!

* Jen del Muro and Guest Designer Chupa

* Amber Hight

* Amy Rohl

* Amy Sheffer

* Jenn Diercks

* Jodi Collins

* Kelly Lunceford

* Leigh O'Brien

* Megan Lock

* Susan Liles

Thank you so much for stopping by and Good Luck to you!!! I can't wait to see what you guys create!!!

~ Sony

Stamps: PI Happy Mail (MFT), Small Circles (Waltzing Mouse)

Paper: Fly a Kite (October Afternoon), Roadmap (October Afternoon), Cream, Kraft, Bermuda Bay (SU)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Jute Twine, Brads, Polka Dot Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Pop-Up Dots, Nesties, Stickles Glitter, Sewing Machine

{I Smooch U} FFF

I'm soooooo stoked you wouldn't believe it: my World Market Cost Plus is now carrying my favorite chocolate!!! It's called Kinder Chocolate and I grew up with it in Germany. It's YUMMY!!!

And up until now I couldn't get it here in the states so now that I can - I'm totally beside myself. :)

Soo todays' Farm Fresh Friday challenge over at the Greeting Farm is presented to us by the amazing Cindy and she came up with this fun sketch.

A little while ago Marie found some discontinued sets and put them in the clearance bin. Well, one of them was this cute-petutie here and as soon as I spotted this I was gone, smitten, had to have this set. It's called Pupstar and this pup comes with a bunch of cute little accessories and toys...there are so many possibilites I can't wait to play around with them all but for now here's just one of them.

The papers I used don't necessarily match but I think that makes for a fun funky card - something a little bit different. I used papers from the Cosmo Cricket's Boyfriend Collection, My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary Collection and Fly a Kite by October Afternoon.

I'm also using Kraft colored Thread - yeah you heard right - colored thread again!! I really liked how my Thirsty? card with the burgundy thread turned out so I had to give it another go. I'm starting to like playing around with different threads. hehe I may have to go get some more colors now.

What else can I tell you about my card...oh yeah - the sentiment. The "I" and the "U" come from the Nightie Alphabet set by the Cat's Pajamas and the "Smooch" is from the Pupstar set by the Greeting Farm.

That's all for now folks!! I hope I was able to inspire you a little to get funky and try something a bit different, think out of the box. :)

~ Sony

Stamps: Pupstar (TGF), Nightie (TCP)

Paper: Fly a Kite (October Afternoon), the Boyfriend (CC), Quite Contrary (MME), Kraft, Basic Black

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Suede (SU), Antique Linen (Ranger Distress Ink)

Accessories: Kraft Thread, Copic Markers, Ribbon, Screw Brads, Nesties, Pop-Up Dots, Sewing Machine

{Crackle Bake} WSC

Hi guys,

well it's mighty late over here but I wasn't in the

least bit tired so I decided to get some stamping done.

This week the Wednesday Stamp Club over at My Favorite Things is presenting us with this fun sketch.

This color combo I used is a bit unusual for me but I have to say it's kinda growing on me. This whole combo was inspired by this fun paper I got a little while back at my local scrapbooking store. It's called Joy of Baking by Moxxie. I used it as background panel and as apron for my WTGirl.

The image is from the set Lovin' From the Oven by My Favorite Things. I applied some Crackle and Crystal Effects to the bowl.

Thanks for stopping by!! I think I am going to bed now. :)

~ Sony

Stamps: Lovin' from the Oven (MFT)

Paper: Kraft, Chocolate Chip (SU), Cream, Joy of Baking (Moxxie)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Ink

Accessories: Copic Markers, Sponges, Crackle Effects, Crystal Effects, Button, Jute Twine, Ribbon, Polka Dot Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nesties, Sewing Machine, Pop-Up Dots

{Did You Eat Your Greens?} TCP TUES108

Happy TCP Tuesday, everyone!!!

This week's challenge is brought to us by the always swanky Susan Liles and she's challenging us to use stamps from the set You Sick Thing.

Did you know that was one of my very first TCP sets ever? As soon as I saw this set I fell in love.

It is guaranteed to bring a smile to any patient...trust me...I've had lots of opportunities to test it out. Seems like everybody is getting sick lately. I'm starting to think it's really just a secret plot to get cards {wink wink}. :)

This card here is gonna go to my friend's husband Brian. He has a herniated disc and after trying to let it heal on its own (that didn't happen) and consulting with multiple doctors he is now having surgery on May 10th. Please keep him and his family in your prayers!!

I'd also like to ask you to please continue to keep Susan and her husband Eric in your prayers. Eric was diagnosed with cancer and he's currently undergoing very aggressive treatments for it. If you'd like to send a card to show a little love and support, here's their address: Susan and Eric Liles

7920 Sunrise Dr.

Watauga, TX 76148

Do you wanna play along with us this week? You could win $25 in Cat Cash and be deemed the Swankiest Stamper of the month!!

Here are the deets for the challenge.
1. Each a week one of The Cat’s Pajamas DT members will host a challenge.
2. The challenges will vary {stamp, techinque, color, theme, sketch, etc.}
3. You will have until the end of the month to complete the challenge.
4. Post your design to the guestbook on this blog. Your design must be uploaded to the guestbook to be considered.
5. TCP stamps are not required, but of course, highly encouraged. {Unless it is a challenge calling for a specific stamp}
6. There will be one winner each month. They will be deemed that month’s Swankiest Stamper and get $25 in Cat’s Cash {money to spend on the TCP site!}.
7. Only designs posted to the guestbook will be considered for the Swanky Stamper.
8. The newly crowned Swanky Stamper will be announced on the First of the Month and have his/her winning entry posted on The Cat’s Pajamas website where he/she will reign for the entire month.

Thank you so much for popping in and I can't wait to see what you come up with!!! Looking for a little more inspiration? Stop by the rest of the Cat Pack to check out their take on this challenge!

Happy Stamping!!

~ Sony :)

Tips 'n' Tricks: Be a Rebel and use your brads on only one side of your card for a fun and different look!

Stamps: You Sick Thing (TCP), Small Circles (Waltzing Mouse)

Paper: Garden Variety (CC), Cream, Black, Pure Poppy (PTI)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen (Distress Ink), Soft Suede (SU)

Accessories: Copic Markers, Sponges, Button, Jute Twine, Grosgrain Ribbon (TCP), Sewing Machine, Nesties, Brads, Pop-Up Dots

{Thirsty?} Two-fer

Happy Monday!! It's a new week and I'm super excited to share this card with you because it's the first time I've dared to use colored thread!! Eeekkk - how exciting!!! lol

This card here combines this week's Mojo Monday sketch challenge and TGF's Farm Fresh Friday Inspiration challenge. I did take a little bit of creative license with the Mojo Monday sketch but shh...don't tell anyone. ;)

The Farm Fresh Friday challenge was to create a gothic card inspired by the bedroom picture below.

Well I don't know about you but when I hear goth I think of Vampires!

My image is the Dressy Edward Digi Stamp by the Greeting Farm. I love their new Creeper line and I wanted to make my Edward a bit more like them so I took a thin black pen and thickened his eyelashes and changed the shape of his eyebrows to give him a bit more sinister look.

The sentiment was typed up on the computer.

The paper I started out with is from the Cosmo Cricket line Snorkel. I s

ponged the edges with Antique Linen and Vintage Photo ink by Ranger Distress Ink. After that I added some gold shimmer with Smooch Spritz. Now I have to tell you that I do like this Spritz but I don't like their spritz bottles. They don't work properly so I bought some empty Mini Misters from Michaels' and used them instead. Works like magic!!

On top of all the sponging and misting I went to town with my scissors and distressed and tore the edges.

The four little panels on the left are embossed with a Cuttlebug Folder and stitched together with burgundy thread. I also spritzed some Gold Shimmer on them.

The netting underneath Edward is actually Floral Wrapping and I streaked some Scattered Straw Distress Stickles over it.

Thank you soo much for coming by! I hope you have a great week!

~ Sony

Stamps: Dressy Edward (TGF)

Paper: Snorkel (CC), Kraft, Dark Chocolate (PTI), Bravo Burgundy (SU)

Ink: Antique Linen (Ranger Distress Ink), Vintage Photo (Ranger Distress Ink)

Accessories: Smooch Spritz (Gold), Sponges, Floral Wrapper, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Glittery Chipboard Sticker, Computer, White Gel Pen, Copic Markers, Sewing Machine, Scattered Straw Distress Stickles

{Cool} Viva La Verve Wk1

Hi everyone!! I got so much done today, it's awesome!! I went to yoga with my friend Stacy, the Farmer's Market, a movie, prepped the Mother's Day Craft for SundaySchool and I even had time to get some cards done while I was snacking on some fresh strawberries. Yay!!

So it's May (I hope you didn't forget to pay your rent) and that means it's a new month full of Viva La Verve Challenges.

Every Friday my fabulous SFYTT Sister Amber challenges us with a sketch and inspirational photos.

I'm especially excited about this card because I got to use my brand new Verve stamps!!! Double Yay!!!

The Surfboards and the faint background pattern on the Kraft CS are all from the Verve set Relax. The sentiment is from the Happy Days set.

The DP comes from the Tahiti Beach Stack by DCWV which is quickly becoming one of my favorites. It has a ton of fun, hip and cool patterns. Perfect for manly cards!!

I distressed the edges with my scissors and I also aged everything by sponging some Antique Linen and Soft Suede onto the paper. The surfboard and the waves are propped up on pop-up dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a blessed Sunday everyone!!

~ Sony

Stamps: Relax (Verve), Happy Days (Verve)

Paper: Tahiti Beach Stack (DCWV), Kraft, Cream

Ink: Antique Linen (Distress Ink), Soft Suede (SU), Bashful Blue (SU), Memento Tuxedo Black, Pumpkin Pie (SU)

Accessories: Sponges, Buttons, Jute Twine, Checkerboard Border Punch, Pop-Up Dots, Black Pen, Sewing Machine