Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #37

This week's sketch challenge had me stumped, until I remembered that I had a certain Martha Stewart border punch.  Once I remembered that, the rest of the card came together very quickly.  Here is the sketch:

Here is the card I came up with using the sketch as inspiration:

The sentiment stamps are from the Stamps of Life - sampler2love.  This set has all kinds of hearts, banners and sentiments for Valentines Day and I also have the matching dies.  The design paper is from an unknown source aka as my stash.  I also added some flat back rhinestones cuz it just isn't complete without a bit of bling!

Won't you consider playing along with us this week?  We are looking to fill some empty spots on the design team.  Here are the guidelines to be considered as part of the design team:

To submit that you'd like to be part of our design team please enter one of our challenges (enter every week for a higher chance to be chosen) and put DT at the end of your name when you submit.

Requirements of Design Team members:

• must participate every week (if we get enough members we may make this requirement every other week instead). We will always have sketches done for a full month ahead of time to make this easier.
• must have a blog to post details of your creation on
• must have facebook or email to keep updated on the sketches as we will have a group for all of this information.
• you will also be required to comment on our entrants each week.

I would love to see what you create using the sketch.  Don't forget to link it up on the blog and remember to tell them that Anna sent you!

I will be stepping down from the design team soon but will probably still play along with a lot of the challenges.

Good luck everyone!
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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge # 31

Wow, this week's sketch challenge really challenged me to think outside the box!  Here is the sketch:

Here is the card I created using the sketch:

All the cardstock I used other than the card base are scraps.  I inked up the Santa with Versa Fine Majestic Blue and the sentiments with Versa Color - Ladybug.  The stamps are from CTMH and I added some red rhinestones to the swirl stamp on the bottom of the card.  The inside sentiment reads Santa Clause is coming to town which was also stamped with the red and then punched out using my oval scallop punch.  This card will be going to a child at The Hospital for Sick Children here in Toronto.

Won't you consider joining us at AHSC?  If you do decide to make a card for this week's challenge, please tell them Anna sent you.  Who knows, you might even get to display the top 3 award on your blog!

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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge # 27

Here is the sketch for this week's challenge which was quite easy to do once I decided which image and sentiment I wanted to use.

Here is the card I created using this sketch:

The stamp is from Marianne - a Dutch stamp and die company.  The sentiment is from Your Next Stamp and was stamped using Color Box - Chianti.  The silver glitter paper is from Michaels - Recollections which is Michaels own brand.  The red ribbon bow which I placed near the top to avoid covering up Merry Christmas ribbon is from my stash.  The Merry Christmas ribbon is from the package of ribbon that I bought at Scrapfest last weekend.  The image was coloured using a mixture of Prisma Color Pencils and Sakura glitter pens.  I also added some extra bling with some clear flat back rhinestones.  The card stock is from my stash.  I have made this card for Kards for Kids HSC.  Hopefully it will put a smile on a young patient's face when they receive it.  If you would like to donate cards for Kards for Kids, please contact me so I can give you the information you will need.

Won't you consider playing along with us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge?  If you do decide to play along; please tell them that Anna sent you.  We have some very talented Design Team Members who do an excellent job of inspiring you with their interpretation of the sketch.  Don't be afraid to flip the design if that is what you prefer.  Go ahead, don't be shy!  We are a friendly bunch and will welcome you to play along each week.

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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge # 25

One of our design team members designed this week's sketch at Atlantic Hearts.  It's an interesting sketch to say the least and it definitely challenged me and had me thinking outside the box.  Here is the sketch that Anna-Carin designed:

And here is my interpretation of the sketch:

The card base is ivory and is a larger than normal size.  It is 6 1/2 x 4 1/4.  The card stock is all by Bazzill.  The medallion was made with my paper scraps.  The snowflakes were cut using an Impressions Obsessions set of dies.  The sentiment is from CTMH stamp set - To You and Yours.  I also added the navy ribbon and some flat back rhinestones for some added bling.  I am quite pleased with how this card turned out.
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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge # 19

The sketch this time around is so easy and clean and simple.  It literally took me less than 15 minutes to to cut, punch and stamp my card.

Here is the sketch:

Here is my card:

I used 2 different Martha Stewart punches.  One of the punches embosses and cuts.  I added some ribbon for a border for the hearts.  Papers are by Papermania - Vintage Notes - 6 x 6 paper pack.  This paper pack also included some different shaped journaling cards which I cut out.  I stamped the sentiment with Versa Fine ink onto the journaling card.  I will be giving this card to hubby next Valentines Day as long as I remember that I made this card for him.

Won't you join us and play along?  If you are lucky you may be able to display a Top 3 badge on your blog.  I am having a blast doing these sketch challenges.  Some of them have me thinking outside the box and challenge my creativity.

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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #15

Time for another sketch from the talented ladies at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  I really like this sketch and can see myself using it again and again.  Without further ado, here is the sketch:

And here is my card:

The ivory and light blue card stock as well as the ribbons are from my stash.  The design paper is from a 6 x 6 paper pad by Fancy Pants - Park Bench.  The image and sentiment which was stamped with Versafine Majestic Blue Ink is Taylored Expressions - Cutie Pie and was the stamp of the month for May.  I tried something different this time around and paper pieced the 2 dresses on the end of the line onto designer paper and the middle dress onto the light blue card stock.  I also used baby blue liquid pearls at the top of the dresses where they are hanging on the line.  I am very pleased with how this card turned out.

Won't you join us at Atlantic Hearts?  I would love to see your interpretation of this sketch.  Who knows, you might just be able to display a Top 3 badge on your blog!


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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge # 10

It is no secret that I love butterflies and flowers.  I have several dies for both and love to incorporate them onto a card.  When I saw this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge, I knew I could use both a butterfly die and some flower dies.

Here is the sketch:

And here is my card:

Card stock is all from Bazill.  The embossing folder is from Nellie's Choice - Small Flowers.  The strip of design paper is from Echo Park - 6 x 6 paper pad Sweet Girl.  The square die is a Spellbinders Nestibility - Decorative Labels One.  The butterfly and flower dies are both from Your Next Stamp - Spring Fling - Garden.  The bling which is in the shape of flowers are from K & Company.  The sentiment which was stamped with Versafine Majestic Blue is from Penny Black.  I am quite pleased with how well this card turned out and I am hoping to make it onto the design team for Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenges.  

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