Cheryl Ann First Expressions: Congratulations

February 26, 2012

Freebie SVG & Stella Says Sketch 105 at Catch the Bug!

Hi, everyone!

It's a Sunday.....and "every other" Catch the Bug hosts a

Stella Says Sketch Challenge!

I love sketches! They make putting together a card much quicker for me, as I probably spend most of my time deciding on a sketch for my images! :0) The sketch today is actually one that I had put together for this challenge. :0) "Go, me!", right?! lol!

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I had originally come up with this sketch when I created a birthday card, which you can see here. I actually took a few liberties today........I kept the bow off this card, and there are a few other small variances. I had to consider image size, embellish size, etc.....but that's okay! :0) We want you to be inspired by a sketch and make it your own, so if you have to flip it, mirror it, or make small changes to it - no problem-o! Just make sure you post your finished card with Mr. Linky when you're done creating so you don't miss the chance to win some Bugaboo images! You can win two, four or even seven! :0)

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These SVG files are no longer available for free.

Please visit my SVG's for Sale Page located at the top of this blog.

This card uses Scarlette Cafe by Bugaboo Stamps. I created the wine bottle svg (a freebie for you!) and hand wrote the "Cheers to You" label as a sentiment. This card actually has a destination.......one of my bff's from waaaaay back (I'm talking jr high) is a lawyer, and recently was featured in a Statewide Publication as "An Up and Coming"! Woohooo! She is awesome! :0)

Anyhow, I did some sponging around my image to lessen the stark white paper, and try to match it better to my bg papers, which are a new purchase for me (aren't they pretty?! I just love the colors!).

My ribbon was white, too, and I ran my sponge dauber over it to try to muddy it up a bit, too. It did okay, but I think maybe a little more would have been better. The ribbon is a silk, so it just wasn't holding the ink very well.

That's it from me today! Thanks for stopping by.........please stay a while longer, and browse! :0) If you like what I do, why not consider following me? ========== > >

Happy Crafting!

This card has been entered into the following challenges:

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Drink Up

Poodle's Parlour - Mother's Day or Female Card

Delightful Challenges - Use Pattern Paper

December 23, 2011

It's Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps!

Hi, everyone!

It's Friday, and that means that Jodie has a new Freebie Friday image posted over at Bugaboo Stamps! She's done it again.....another great image! She's amazing, I tell you! This weeks freebie is from her "A Kid's View" line of images, called AKV Boxing, and below is my card. You can always go check out the other super-fantastic "stuffs" that the rest of the Bugaboo team came up with by clicking on their links in the blog roll in the right sidebar ================ >>

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I used some of my old SCWV "All About Boys" paper as the base for this card. I colored my image in PSE, printed him and then added some shadowing with my SU markers in various places. The sentiment is something I made in PSE. I've been on a kick with making encouragment/congratulations cards the past few days, and thought this sentiment worked nicely for the image. :0) My boxing gloves were created by coloring in some line art I found online, then printing and cutting with my new Cameo. (Yep! I have a new Cameo AND a new eClips! Crazy, I know!) I added some paper glaze to the gloves to try to make them look like leather. I think they turned out okay, what do you think??

Make sure you hurry over to the store to pick up the free digi-stamp, as it's only available for a limited time as a freebie! While you're there, don't miss the 50% OFF SALE that Jodie has posted...time is running out on for you to pick up some super sweet Bugaboo images at super sweet price!