LAD Weekly Sketch #170

Hi friends!

This week I am posting the Lizzie Anne Designs Weekly Sketch Challenge. This is my first time actually designing a sketch and I kept it pretty simple. Here's the sketch:

And here is the card I came up with, using the fun tiki guy from the Summertime Celebration mix set:

Fun, huh? I think my Dad will love this card for his birthday.

There is more info here on the LAD blog if you'd like to play along!

Have a great day!

Anya

Recipe
Stamps: Summertime Celebration - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Ripe Avocado, Rustic Cream - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Thatched Straw, Jumbo Java VersaMagic - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger Industries
Other: Canvas Impression Plate - Papertrey Ink

Lizzie Anne June DT Challenge

Hi there, friends! Today is Design Team Challenge day at Lizzie Anne. This month we were challenged to create a project with a summer vacation theme. Perfect timing that we had the new Summertime Celebration Mix Set to use!

For the past few years, a dive trip to Cozumel has been one of our summer events, so I thought the sombrero and maracas would be perfect for my card. Here's the colorful card I came up with:

I started by layering a rainbow of cardstock that I had punched with a scalloped edge. I colored the sombrero and maracas images with Copic markers in coordinating colors. Mexico is always so colorful! I think this would be great as a party invitation, too - for a Fiesta, of course!

I'm so glad you stopped by today, please be sure head over to the Lizzie Anne Designs Blog to see what the other DT members created for the challenge. Have a great day!

Anya

Recipe
Stamps: Summertime Celebration Mix Set - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Bermuda Bay, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Melon Mambo - Stampin' Up!; Rustic Cream - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink - Tsukineko
Other: Scalloped edge border punch - Stampin' Up!; Copic markers

LAD Summer Mix Preview

Hi there!

Today I am sharing a preview of the new Lizzie Anne Designs Summer Mix Set, called Summertime Celebration. All the details about the Mix Club can be found here on the LAD website. This is one of my favorite Mix sets so far! There are some really fun images included - and its an extra large set, too!

I'll share a few cards today and then some more later on. The hibiscus flower is one of my favorite stamps from the set.

I stamped the flowers in a few tropical colors and cut them out, adhering them to the side of my card. Sort of reminds me of a lei!

I stamped the sentiment and then stitched it to my card base. The flower centers are all glittered up, too? Can you see them?

My second hibiscus card uses a technique my friend Julia Aston shared, called ghosting.

You start by stamping your image in white pigment ink and letting it dry. Then, you add ink on top of it. It is sort of like emboss resist, but not so intense. It has a neat look, huh? It almost look bleached.

My last card uses the super cute banana split image from the set. I could go for a banana split right now.

I stamped the image and then colored it in with Copics. I added some Glossy Accents to the chocolate syrup... looks yummy!

The papers are Emma's Shoppe from Crate Paper - a sweet sugary perfect fit!

Thanks for stopping in today. I hope you like what you've seen so far! Head over to the Lizzie Anne Designs Blog to see what the other DT members have created for the Summer Mix and to find out how you can get your own set!

Anya

Recipe
Aloha Card
Stamps: Summertime Celebration Mix Set - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Rustic White - Papertrey Ink; Baja Breeze - Stampin' Up!
Ink: Melon Mambo, Peach Parfait, Groovy Guava, Early Espresso - Stampin' Up!; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger Industries
Other: Woodgrain Impression Plate - Papertrey Ink; Star Dust Stickles - Ranger Industries; Sewing machine

Thinking of You Hibiscus Card
Stamps: Summertime Celebration Mix Set, Perfect Phrases - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Berry Sorbet - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink - Stampin' Up!; Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Dried Marigold Distress Ink - Ranger Industries; Tuxedo Black Memento Ink - Tsukineko
Other: Sewing machine

Being Your Friend is a Treat Card
Stamps: Summertime Celebration Mix Set - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: White, Sweet Blush - Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Emma's Shoppe - Crate Paper
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink - Tsukineko
Other: Apron Lace punch - Fiskars; Glossy Accents - Ranger Industries; Copic Markers - Imagination International, Inc.

LAD April DT Challenge

Happy Friday, friends! Today is Design Team Challenge day at Lizzie Anne. Our challenge this month was to create an Easter card. I used the flourish-patterned egg from Follow Your Dreams (the Spring 2011 Mix set) to fill this sweet little Easter basket.

The base of my basket started out as an oval die cut shape that I trimmed to resemble a basket shape. I cut 1/4-inch strips of cardstock and then wove them together before stitching around the outside to adhere them to the basket base. Here's a closer look.

The eggs were stamped and cut out, and I inked the edges of each with a little Antique Linen Distress Ink. I tucked them into my basket (there is a back to it, like a pocket, but the eggs overlap it) and added a handle. The bunches of grass were just cut by hand.

I'm so glad you stopped by today, please be sure head over to the Lizzie Anne Designs Blog to see what the other DT members created for the challenge. Have a great day!

Anya

Recipe
Stamps: Follow Your Dreams (Spring 2011 Mix Set) - Lizzie Anne
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Spring Moss, Aqua Mist - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Thatched Straw, Sea Breeze, Pretty Petunia VersaMagic; Old Rose, Sage VersaColor - Tsukineko
Other: Classic Oval Large Nestabilities - Spellbinders; Aqua Mist button - Papertrey Ink; Sewing machine

Happy Spring

I know, I keep talking about this 'spring' thing. It is still very much winter here in Pittsburgh, despite the daffodils and tulips trying their best to get started. I am hopeful that things will warm up soon, though! Today I am sharing another card made with stamps from the Lizzie Anne Spring Mix, Follow Your Dreams. I stamped my image and colored it with Copics, choosing some colors to match this happy patterned paper from October Afternoon. Then after a light application of glue, I dusted my butterflies with glitter. Aren't they pretty? Short and sweet, that's it for me today. I have been busy, busy! Lots of stuff going on over here... later this week Waltzingmouse will be having a little fun for our first non-release month.. more about that later, but I promise you it will be a great time! See you soon!

Anya

Recipe Stamps: Follow Your Dreams - Lizzie Anne Cardstock: So Saffron, Kraft - Stampin' Up!; Vintage Cream - Papertrey Ink Patterned Paper: Fly a Kite - October Afternoon Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink - Tsukineko Other: Copic Markers (R20, R22, YR02, Y21, BG11, BG34) - Imagination International; Dazzling Diamonds glitter - Stampin' Up!; Button; Sewing machine

Happy Mother's Day, PDCC74

Hi there! Thursday is quickly becoming one of my favorite days of the week, when the new Play Date Cafe Challenge is announced! I look forward to seeing what the new colors will be. This week is doubly fun, as Lizzie Anne is sponsoring the challenge.

I even got a bit of a sneak peek for this week's color story. Here it is:

I used the gorgeous cameo image from Follow Your Dreams for my card.

I stamped the image twice, once in purple and once in gray. I cut just the gray silhouette out and adhered it inside the purple frame, then I cut that out. It is matted with a shape die-cut from Label Five Nestabilities. To add a little interest to my monochrome background, I cut strips of cardstock and inked the edges in white.

To help tie the colors together, I added a row of purple buttons. I wasn't sure about this at first, but its growing on me!

This is a challenging color combination, I hope you'll give it a try! And while you're at it, head over to the Lizzie Anne store, where they have just announced an Overstock Sale! The sale runs through Sunday with 40% off select products! Woo!

Have a great day!

Anya

Recipe:
Stamps: Follow Your Dreams - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: White, Spring Rain - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Pretty Petunia VersaMagic - Tsukineko; Going Gray, Whisper White - Stampin' Up!
Other: Plum Pudding buttons - Papertrey Ink; Labels Five Nestabilities - Spellbinders

LAD March DT Challenge

Good morning!

I am here today to share the March Design Team Challenge from Lizzie Anne Designs. This month we were challenged to choose a photograph from the Pottery Barn Kids website and use it as inspiration for a baby card. There is certainly lots to be found there!

This is the photo I chose of the Harlington Nursery:

Three things that jumped out at me when looking at this picture were the bold color combination of red and white, the three framed pictures on the wall, and the outlined shape around them. So this is the card I created with inspiration from the photo.

The little baby shoes are another of the new images included in the new Spring Mix, Follow Your Dreams. I stamped the image three times and cut them out. I added a bit of shading with my Copic markers and an adhesive pearl 'button.'

Thanks for stopping to visit me today, be sure to head over to the Lizzie Anne Designs blog to see what the other DT members created for this challenge. Have a great day!

Anya

Recipe:
Stamps: Follow Your Dreams - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Ruby Red - Stampin' Up!; Kraft, Rustic White - Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Be Mine (Hey Sugar) - Cosmo Cricket
Ink: Ruby Red - Stampin' Up!; Coffee Archival Ink - Ranger Industries
Other: Copic Markers (W1, W3) - Imagination International; Ticket Corner Punch - Stampin' Up!; Adhesive pearls

The One You Love

Hi there!

I'm working on scheduling some blog posts for while I'm away, but thought you might like to see some goodies now! I know that I have not been exactly the most consistent blogger recently, but for good reason! I am looking forward to getting back into a regular schedule once I return from my trip.

This fun little card features some of the new images from Lucky in Love, the Lizzie Anne Winter Mix set.

The background was stamped with each of the 'fortunes' in the set. Then I used a black marker and my spritzer to add the splotches to the background. Dropping your black ink pad onto your stamped cardstock after you've finished lining up all those little phrases is optional - oops! The fortune cookie was stamped onto patterned paper and cut out. I stamped one of the fortunes onto regular typing paper and slid it behind the fortune cookie, just like the real deal.

Cute!

Things are winding down here, our flight leaves early Thursday morning. I hope you'll bear with me while I'm gone, I worked hard to be able to still share some goodies with you! ;) Amazingly, we'll have internet access halfway across the world on our remote little island, so I'll see if I can pop in and say hello. Until then, take care my dears!

Anya

Recipe
Stamps: Lucky in Love - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: True Black, White - Papertrey Ink; Riding Hood Red - Stampin' Up!
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink - Ranger Industries
Other: Color Spritzer - Stampin' Up!; sewing machine

Made With Love

Hi there!

How are you? Things going well? I've been thinking of you!

I am excited to share today's project with you - I think they are super cute!

I used this cute apron image (don't you just love it?) and coordinating sentiment from Lucky in Love, the Lizzie Anne Winter 2011 Mix Set, to create some fun tags. These little guys will come in handy for Valentine's Day.

I started by die-cutting the tags, each in a different color. I stamped the apron image onto coordinating patterned paper and then cut each of them out. I also cut out a few blocks of solid color. I had fun laying all the bits out and picking what pieces to put together. I like how cohesive they all are, they make a fun set. The final touch was a bit of glitter on the apron bow.

Cute, cute, cute! These will look great on a little bag of cookies or some chocolate dipped pretzels! Yum!

Thanks for visiting today, I'll see you soon!

Anya

Recipe
Stamps: Lucky in Love - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: White, Hibiscus Burst, Pure Poppy - Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Simple Valentine - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink - Ranger Industries
Other: Tag Sale #1 Die - Papertrey Ink; Corner Chomper - We R Memory Keepers; Glitter, Baker's Twine - Martha Stewart Crafts

Love You a Latte Packet

Hi there! How is your day going?

I have a little gifty idea for you today. This idea is certainly not something new, but it came together so cute using some new Lizzie Anne stamps.

I started with a 3-1/2 by 8-1/2 piece of Kraft cardstock and scored it at 2-1/2, 2-3/4, 6-3/4, and 7 inches. You can easily adjust this depending on what you're putting inside. I stamped the fancy heart from the Lucky in Love mix set onto the two front flaps. The Love you a Latte single was stamped onto some cream cardstock and colored with colored pencils. This little panel is adhered with foam dots to the top only. The baker's twine keeps the little package closed, and here's the open view.

I tucked some cappucino mix in there, but you could just as easily use hot chocolate mix, cider mulling spices, or tea! It is easy and fun to make, and something cute to give a friend. The hot chocolate mug and little marshmallow guy images from the Warmest Wishes mix set would be great to use to. I think I'll give them a try!

Thanks for your visit today!

Anya

Recipe
Stamps: Heart from Lucky in Love, Love you a Latte - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Kraft, Rustic White, Pure Poppy - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Crumb Cake - Stampin' Up!; Coffee Archival Ink - Ranger Industries
Other: Maraschino baker's twine - The Twinery; Colored pencils - Crayola; Cappucino mix

The River Bends

Hi there!

Its a cozy Friday here.. the snow is slowly falling, the birds are busy at the feeder. I am looking forward to a warm evening at home.

Here's a card I made using The Key to Happiness, November's mix set from Lizzie Anne.

I love that each of the images in the mix sets have at least one sentiment that coordinates. I particularly like this one - a great masculine encouragement sentiment - those are hard to come by!

I hope you have a great Friday and fantastic weekend. On tap for me is to update my blog banner, to work on a project for a super fun WMS thing that is happening next week, and to try and finish some more shopping! Fun times!

Anya

Recipe
Stamps: The Key to Happiness - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Fine Linen - Papertrey Ink; Early Espresso - Stampin' Up!
Ink: Coffee Archival Ink, Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger Industries
Other: Woodgrain Impression Plate - Papertrey Ink; string

LAD November DT Challenge

Hi there!

I am here today to share the November Design Team Challenge from Lizzie Anne Designs. This month we were challenged to create a wreath, using this photo as inspiration.

Gorgeous, huh?

Here's what I came up with - I used the hot air balloon stamp from Warmest Wishes, the new December 2010 Mix Set!

I stamped the balloon four times in each of my selected colors (I went for the rich holiday jewel tones :). Then I used a 1-1/2 inch circle punch to punch out the portion used for my ornaments. I scored each of the circles down the center and adhered them together to create a three-dimensional shape. I lined the edges with a gold paint pen and added a punched ribbon bow for the top. I adhered my ornaments to a scalloped circle and then to my wreath. The wreath is approximately 5-1/2 inches in diameter.

Here's another photo - this was hard to photograph!

Isn't this a fun project, just in time for the holidays!

To see what the other DT members have created for this challenge, head over to the Lizzie Anne Designs blog!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

Anya

Recipe
Stamps: Warmest Wishes - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Rustic White - Papertrey Ink; Handsome Hunter, Elegant Eggplant, Not Quite Navy, Bravo Burgundy, Cranberry Crisp - Stampin' Up!
Ink: Handsome Hunter, Elegant Eggplant, Not Quite Navy, Bravo Burgundy, Cranberry Crisp - Stampin' Up!; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger Industries
Other: 1-1/2 inch circle punch - EK Success; Scalloped Circle punch - Marvy; Ribbon bow punch - Martha Stewart Crafts; Gold paint pen - Zig Painty; Gold pearls - Recollections; Gold elastic cord - Stampin' Up!; Gold brads

LAD December Mix Preview

Happy Monday to you!

Today I am sharing a preview of the Lizzie Anne Designs December mix set, called Warmest Wishes. Each month on the 15th the DT previews the newest monthly mix set, which is available at a discounted price by becoming a member of the LAD Mix Club. All the details you need are here on the LAD website. This month's set is super cute!

I knew I had to make my first card using *the cutest* little gnome!

Last week my niece (she's 4) had eye surgery. It went well, but it sounds like she could use a card, so this is on its way to her.

I paper pieced my gnome's hat and shirt. I can't wait to use this guy again - wouldn't his beard look perfect in felt?

My second card for today uses another stand-out image for me.

I love this fancy filigree dress form! I stamped the crocheted lace image (also in the mix) along the bottom - this is a fun element!

I am just scratching the surface here! There is a little marshmallow in this set that I just can't wait to use!

Thanks for stopping in today. Head over to the Lizzie Anne Designs Blog to see what the other DT members have created for the December mix!

Just a note before I go, this week I am the Guest Designer over at The Shabby Tea Room blog! More about that later, but in the meantime hop over there to check it out! :)

Have a great day!

Anya

Recipe
Make Gnome Mistake Card
Stamps: Warmest Wishes (Dec. mix) - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery - Stampin' Up!; Rustic White - Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket
Ink: True Black - Papertrey Ink
Other: Copic markers; Sewing machine

My Style Card
Stamps: Warmest Wishes (Dec. mix) - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Pink Pirouette - Stampin' Up!; Vintage Cream - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Pink Pirouette - Stampin' Up!; Coffee Archival Ink, Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger Industries
Other: Crinkle ribbon - MemrieMare (Etsy.com); Pearl stick pin

LAD November Mix Preview

Good morning, my dears!

I am pleased to be able to share my first post as a Lizzie Anne Designs DT member! Today I am sharing a preview of the November mix set, called The Key to Happiness. Each month on the 15th the DT previews the newest monthly mix set, which is available at a discounted price by becoming a member of the LAD Mix Club. All the details you need are here on the LAD website. It is a super deal!

On to the cards!

I got a jump start on this card by using this week's LAD sketch challenge. So excited to add some more sketches to my book!

I used the fancy skeleton key stamp to create my background. Then I stamped the image of the door, inking up the sentiment part two more times to create a ransom note paper piecing bit. I found the little key charm in my stash - one of those things I've had for years just waiting for the right card!

Here is my second card, a little cutie if I do say!  I combined the fancy teapot and sentiment with some October Afternoon patterned paper for a card that would be perfect for my Nana.  A piece of a Die-Cut Lace Tag peeks out from under the teapot, like a fancy doily. 

Thanks for stopping in today.  Head over to the Lizzie Anne Designs Blog to see what the other DT members have created for the November mix!  Have a great day!

Anya

Recipe:
Open Door Card
Stamps: The Key to Happiness (Nov. Mix) - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Soft Suede - Stampin' Up!; Rustic Cream - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Soft Suede, Basic Black, Cajun Craze - Stampin' Up!; Bundled Sage, Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger Industries
Other: Bracket punch - EK Success; Linen thread; Sewing machine; Key charm
Time for a Cuppa Card
Stamps: The Key to Happiness (Nov. Mix) - Lizzie Anne Designs
Cardstock: Baja Breeze - Stampin' Up!; Vintage Cream - Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: The Thrift Shop - October Afternoon
Ink: Poppy Parade - Stampin' Up!; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger
Other: Yellow rhinestone - Recollections; Die-Cut Lace Tag - Martha Stewart Crafts