{Challenge! Ad Inspiration}: Easter Basket

Happy spring!

Over at 365 Cards, we were asked to create a card inspired by this ad:Here's my card: I sueded a piece of Bliss Blue card stock (did you catch my video this week about Distressing techniques?) and then tore strips of Creamy Caramel to make the basket. I scored along another strip of Creamy Caramel for the handle.

For the eggs, I stamped Eastern Blooms flowers in and then used my Large Oval punch to make the eggs.

The Modern Label punch and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set give me my sentiment...
Another video is on its way... bow-tying!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Eastern blooms, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Papers: Whisper White, Bliss Blue, Old Olive and Creamy Caramel card stocks

Inks: Brilliant Blue, Bliss Blue and Old Olive Classics

Accessories: Large Oval and Modern Label punches, Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade, Whisper White Narrow Grosgrain ribbon, 1/16-inch Punch, Linen Thread

Have a great weekend! Thanks for your visit!

{My Digital Studio} Another New Look!

Here's another quick and easy change to Studio Sara! I used Bliss Blue as my background color, and the Holiday Blitz, Garden Whimsy, and Torn Edges stamp sets.

Check out my March 1 post ("Top o' the Mornin' to Ya!") about specifics with making banners in MDS. The beauty is that I get to switch out elements quickly and easily (since I've built this initial banner). The same is true for the buttons. My email button didn't turn out exactly as I'd like it, but I'll fiddle with it later today.

Don't forget to place your Sale-A-Bration orders! We're inside of the final two weeks!

Happy Saturday! Thanks for your visit!

My first challenge

So I've decided to take the plunge and enter in my first challenge. This challenge called for a card that followed a certain sketch:
Here's what I came up with...Stampin' Up! Supplies:


Stamp Sets: Best Wishes and More


Inks: Pumpkin Pie Classic


Papers: Whisper White, Bliss Blue, Pumpkin Pie and So Saffron Card Stock and Washington Apple Designer Series Paper


Accessories: Scallop Edge, Scallop Circle, Corner Rounder and 1/2-inch Circle punches, Button Latte, and So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon

I'm really excited about these challenges! They're so inspiring!

Thanks for looking!