Sketches in Thyme sketch with scraps

July has really gotten away from me.  I don't think I have had one completely crafty weekend all month...well, maybe one.  So this weekend, after reaching my maximum upload limit on Evernote.  (I have an extreme amount of craft supplies to catalog.)  I have finally gotten a chance to resume some scrapbooking.  Lastly I worked on my honeymoon album, so I thought I would switch it up and work on my 2013 vacation.  I was searching through sketches to use and found this one and immediately had the idea for the heart sketched behind this picture.  I loved the way it turned out.  I must credit my sister for the photo.  We took this vacation together and I used a lot of her photos.  She has a great camera and I was lucky enough to take photos with it during this vacation, too.  These are her and her husbands hand prints and wedding rings.

Here's the sketch I used from Sketches in Thyme:

Close ups

You can make out a little of the orange flecks that were in this sand.  I used some coral and orange papers to highlight the unique color.  We were on Ocean Isle in North Carolina.

Ingredients:

Bazzill card stock base

Creative Memories CCS heart templates (for tracing)

Tattered Angels Cork & Copper Penny shimmer spray inks

Prima marker A94 umber

Distress marker frayed burlap

assorted scrap papers and materials

K & Co embellishments

button and heart shaped jewels

raffia

I am entering this in the following challenge:

http://sketchesinthyme.blogspot.com/2016/07/sketch-208-and-feature.html until 7/31

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alicia

Heartfelt Creations Delightful Daisies Thanks Bunches Emboss Resist with Distress inks

I created this card for a swap.  The swap was for images and we needed to make one card using the images.  I initially stamped these to be cut out but as I examined the piece I decided I could make it into a background as it was.  I also included some of the flowers in the swap.  I used my Heartfelt Creations Delightful Daisies for this set.  I didn't cut them out as we were to send the images on 4.25x5.5 sheets.

Ingredients:

Heartfelt Creations Delightful Daisies stamps and dies

Versamark ink

Ranger Silver Pearl embossing powder

Distress inks:  Lucky Clover, Cracked Pistachio, Seedless Preserves, Victorian Velvet

white card stock

Impression Obsession Everyday Phrase die

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://cardsundmore-challengeblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-163-embossing.html until 8/1x

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-29/ until 8/2x

http://snarkystampers.blogspot.com/2016/07/soss-64-r-is-for-resist-technique.html until 8/5x

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Alicia

Sizzix Fold-along Owl shaped card in Purples

I sent this card to my sister recently.  I was very excited about this die until I received it.  I looked up a youtube tutorial on the die and learned maybe I should have watched the video before I purchased.  I recognized the same inadequacies as that crafter who did the video.  I am a little disappointed at having to use the reverse cut for the opposite side.  I heavily chalked the edges to cover up the differences.  I also had problems with the coating coming off and I only used this die for the one card!!!!  It is cute and I doubt the coating will make a significant difference but I don't think I have ever noticed that problem on dies before.

It is a super cute card but I am not so excited to get the other shapes as I was initially.  

Ingredients:

Sizzix Thinlits Fold-a-long Owl

K & Co Recycled Purples

misc card stock

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://scrapbookstampsocietychallengeblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-96-anything-goes-option.html until 7/30

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-209-anything-goes.html until 8/3x

http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-15-use-die.html until 8/5x

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alicia

DCWV Rainbow Polka Dot Get Well Card

Today I have for you a bright and cheery simple card.

I was playing around with this DCWV The Pet Stack mat stack and combine it with this sketch I saw on Paper Playful.  A resource I use almost daily.

Ingredients:

DCWV The Pets mat stack

misc card stock

Our Daily Bread Designs stitched rectangles

Close to My Heart sentiment

Stampin Up Tempting Turquoise

Quick Quotes Blue Lagoon, Barb Red, Limeade

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/tuesday-morning-sketches-362.html until 7/30

I won! images from a Day for Daisies

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/challenge-20-spots-andor-stripes.html until 8/1x

http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2016/07/sos-262-stitch-in-time.html until 8/1x

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2016/07/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-288.html until 8/2x

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-29/ until 8/2x

http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-15-use-die.html until 8/5x

http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.com/2016/07/ffc-149-anything-goes.html until 8/5x

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alicia

Quick Quotes Grid cards His & Her versions

Good morning Quick Quotes readers, Alicia blogging today with a cute way to use up some scraps. If you are like me you hate to throw out any scrap of beautiful paper like Quick Quotes papers.  This card is a great way to use up and show off some beautiful papers.  I simply used a 1.25" square punch to create a pile of squares.  I then started arranging them on my 4.25x5.5 card base.  I decided to mat the grid on a piece of designer paper cut 1/8" smaller than the card.  Then I chalked them up and placed them in the grid pattern.  Add a sentiment, mine are die cut words, and some embellishments!  Quick cards that use scraps and show of beautiful papers, you can't beat that!

Quick Quotes Products used:

Farmhouse 102 paper

Farmhouse 103 paper

Farmhouse 104 paper

Anchors Aweigh 107 paper

Antique Linen PowderPuff Chalking Ink

Ribbon Grab Bag

other products used:

Spellbinders Phrases two die

misc brads

Creative Memories Square punch

Quick Quotes products used:

Farmhouse 101 paper

Farmhouse 103 paper

Farmhouse 104 paper

Farmhouse 107 paper

Anchors Aweigh 107 paper

Navy PowderPuff Chalking Ink

Ribbon Grab Bag

other products used:

Spellbinders phrases set two and ribbon tag trio dies

Recollections enamel dots 

Creative Memories square punch

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-29/ until 8/2x

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-209-anything-goes.html until 8/3x

http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/2016/07/crochet-away.html until 8/4 JFF

http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-15-use-die.html until 8/5x

http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.com/2016/07/ffc-149-anything-goes.html until 8/5x

Thanks so much for visiting today!

Alicia

Distress Worn Lipstick Congrats stencil card for Card a Day Challenge Blog

Good morning!  Today I am guest designing for the Card a Day Challenge blog July Stencil Extravaganza.  I made a card using shimmer mist and stencils and then embossed the sentiment on top of the background.  I matted the back ground on a black card base.  I usually have more layers, I feel this card is so so simple.

Here's the video tutorial I used to create my card:  Jennifer McGuire's easy Distress ink background.

Ingredients:

Distress Worn lipstick ink

Smooches Vanilla Shimmer mist

Mister Huey's V pattern stencil

white and black card stock

Stampin Up Perfect Pairings

Judikins black detail embossing powder

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/160-dt-call-and-challenge-anything-goes.html until 7/31 (4 of 5)x

http://cardz4galz.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/challenge-27-no-patterned-paper.html until 8/2x

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2016/07/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-288.html until 8/2x

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-29/ until 8/2x

http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/07/challenge-204-cas.html until 8/2x

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget the inspiration over at the Card a day challenge blog and this month's July Stencil Extravaganza!

Alicia

DCWV Stack-a-holic June card sketch challenge

I tried my hand at the DCWV July Stack-a-holic Challenge a second time this month.  Not sure if I can enter twice but here is the sketch.  I also used it for a Christmas card.  For this version I used DCWV Birds & Butterflies stack.

Here's the sketch:

I fussy cut the border and punch the flower with a circle punch.

Ingredients:

DCWV Birds and Butterflies stack

Metallic Cucumber card stock

Quick Quotes Midnight Confessions chalking ink

Creative Memories circle cutter and punch

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-231-floral-prints.html until 7/30x

http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/july-challenge-have-fun-with-circles.html until 7/31x

http://www.dcwv.com/blog/post/stack-a-holic-challenge-for-july until 7/31x

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2016/07/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-288.html until 8/2x

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alicia

Picture This Challenge Blog Grand Re-opening!

I just heard about a grand re-opening of Picture This! Challenge Blog!  I am a new follower and I can't wait to see their challenges!

I have several new projects in the works and working on some giveaways of my own soon!

Alicia

Christmas in July Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to day two of Christmas in July.

You should have come from Kim's blog, if not start with Theresa!

We just couldn't stop playing with the holiday theme, 
so we've got a second day filled with great ideas that you can start creating now for Christmas.
Along the way today, you'll find card and gift ideas, a scrapbook layout page or two 
and even a couple great decorating ideas. 

We hope this hop gets you in the holiday spirit a little early this year. 

We'd like to say a HUGE THANKS to our sponsor today.




Theresa is giving away a $20 Stampin' Up Gift Certificate to one lucky winner AND
take 10% off any order placed through her (not available on website) by July 30th. 
Email her at scrapsbygracie AT gmail.com with your order. 

All you have to do to win this fabulous prize is comment on each of the blogs.
That's it! It really is easy. 
Of course, we would love it if you became a follower too. 

Comment buttons can be found at the bottom of the post (on most of the blogs).
Now on with the hop!

I pulled out an oldie for today's project.  I found one of the first Cricut carts I owned, Christmas Cards.  I think that is the name, it has been re-released by Cricut.  However, I must worn you this cartridge does not come with instructions.  I searched the web and found a couple of good videos on youtube that helped.  But with this cart you are basically winging it!  So I ended up not using all the layers.  I like how it turned out but the curve at the bottom might pose a problem.  I saw in some of the examples they had cut that part off, but I think it is an elegant touch.



I tried to find some really stunning and rich papers to use for this beautiful scene.  Most came from bins sorted by color so I don't really know the brands.  The background I believe is a Storytellers Club card stock. 

I tied some twine around the necks for scarves.  I also embossed the tree shape with wood grain.

Ingredients:

Cricut cuts from Christmas Cards cart

misc papers and card stock

wood grain embossing folder

twine for the scarves

Quick Quotes Milk Chocolate chalking ink

Up next is Lisa!

Here is today's hop line-up in case you get lost along the way.

Theresa ~ http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com
Kim ~ www.katydidcards.com
Alicia ~ http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
Lisa ~ http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com/
Miranda ~ www.nanasscrapspot.com
Holli ~ Sunflowerholli.blogspot.com
Sharon ~ http://piece-ofheart.blogspot.com
Sarah ~ www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
Amanda ~ http://salnclts76.blogspot.com
Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com


I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-203-holiday.html until 7/25x

http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/2016/07/christmas-in-july.html until 7/26x

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2016/07/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-287.html until 7/26s

http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-373-21st-of-july-christmas.html until 7/27x

http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/2016/07/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-168-christmas.html until 7/28x

http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/2016/07/himcr-260-christmas-in-july.html until 7/29x

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alicia

Christmas In July Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to Christmas in July!

Get ready for some great ideas that you can start creating now for Christmas.
Along the way today, you'll find card and gift ideas, a scrapbook layout page or two 
and even a couple great decorating ideas. 

We hope this hop gets you in the holiday spirit a little early this year. 

You should have come from Kim's blog, if not start with Theresa!




Theresa is giving away a $20 Stampin' Up Gift Certificate to one lucky winner AND
take 10% off any order placed through her (not available on website) by July 30th. 
Email her at scrapsbygracie AT gmail.com with your order. 

All you have to do to win this fabulous prize is comment on each of the blogs.
That's it! It really is easy. 
Of course, we would love it if you became a follower too. 

Comment buttons can be found at the bottom of the post (on most of the blogs).
Now on with the hop!


I won this great stack from DCWV during an instagram giveaway.  I thought it was so neat.  I have had it on my desk to use ever since!  It is called Mercury Glass and it is the most beautiful stack!  



I used this month's DCWV Stackaholic Challenge sketch to design my card.  I hated covering up those detailed cuts, but it turned out very nice if I do say so myself.

A close up:

Ingredients:

DCWV Mercury Glass Stack

Cricut cuts from Creative Memories Tis the Season cart

metallic papers and black card stock

tinsel twine

Creative Memories circle cutter

Up next is Lisa!

Here is today's hop line-up in case you get lost along the way.

Theresa ~ http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com
Kim ~ www.katydidcards.com
Alicia ~ http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
Lisa ~ http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com/
Enclade ~ www.nanasscrapspot.com
Holli ~ Sunflowerholli.blogspot.com
Sharon ~ http://piece-ofheart.blogspot.com
Sarah ~ www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
Amanda ~ http://salnclts76.blogspot.com
Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com

Be sure to hop tomorrow too for even more great holiday projects and ideas. 
You can start tomorrow at Theresa's blog.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-203-holiday.html until 7/25x

http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/2016/07/christmas-in-july.html until 7/26x

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2016/07/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-287.html until 7/26x

http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenge-373-21st-of-july-christmas.html until 7/27x

http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/07/l-is-for-lots-of-layers.html (C10) until 7/25x

http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/2016/07/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-168-christmas.html (C10) until 7/28x

http://www.dcwv.com/blog/post/stack-a-holic-challenge-for-july until 7/31

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alicia