FUN...

I did it I bought my first ever Anya set my second will arrive soon! I had a blast making this card. I glittered the tight rope and stretched it down; there's an elephant on it for goodness sakes! I hope you all have a splendid afternoon as I am off to visit some of my favorite sights! Be Well, Beth

it's like insectopia outside...

I have no way to express the amazement going on right now. It must be mating season for the insects because there is a orchestra in my yard! Crickets thousands of them, I don't particularly care for them but I can appreciate their song. Saturdays are wonderful especially the slow paced ones...

Let's check out Unscripted Sketches 21st challenge shall we:



I have been creating so many bright creations I decided to tone it down a bit this week:



I want to thank all of you who take the time to participate in Unscripted Sketches , it really opens our minds for all the amazing interpretations you share! Remember today we will have oodles of ideas to share with you because our DT family has grown and that means more inspiration! It would wonderful if you could take some time to give all these ladies some words of kindness and welcome. And then get out there let go and make something that puts you in US, be Well! Beth


Supplies:
Card base & gray card stock CTMH( Made in the
USA)
Black card stock American Crafts
Patterned card stock DCWV or is it DWCV the Old World Stack
Happy Birthday and Legendary Moments stamp sets Close To My Heart( made in the USA)
White pigment ink Close To My Heart( made in the USA)

Black bity brads Close To My Heart
Metallic rub on paint Craf-T
Squares & Flowers Embossing folders Cuttlebug

Foggy Friday...

Today I woke to a hazy world, I love the fog though it can be scary some times while driving. My MIL called me saying come see the amazing spider webs so Oscar and I drove on over...here's what we saw:









I then got the chance to create a couple cards, the first is for Pink Elephant sketch # 29. Here is my card:







My next card incorporates the Cuttlebug Spot challenge by using the word "hot". Tiny as it may be the word "hot" is one the newlyweds License plate. I also used Midnight Madness sketch of the week. Here is my card:



I hate to post and run however I need to feed my family before they turn into an angry mob! Don't forget to stop by Unscripted Sketches tomorrow and scope out our new DT members as well as a fantastic new sketch! Beth

I love you guys...

I want you all to know you are fantastic and your creations are so wonderful! We are so unique yet we share a passion so amazing... a gift! We are all truly blessed...

I created a relatively simple card to hit on several challenges out there:




The challenges this card hit are Creative Inspirations with the stitching(they didn't say it had to be good!) Penny's Challenges requesting the use of Flourishes, The Secret Crafter wants to see Torquoise & Brown and finally we can toss in Pile It On wanting three of something my card has 3 colors and 3 styles of stitching.

I hope everyone is having a great day and if your having a not-so-much day we have these days to appreciate the great days! Be Well! Beth

Supplies:
Flourish and Flower stamps See D's
Sentiment stamp CTMH(made in the USA)
Doodle Tab Stamp by Autumn leaves
Card Base And Ocean Card stock CTMH(Made In the USA)
Brown card stock Hobby Lobby
Chocolate and Ocean ink CTMH(Made in the USA)
Micro brad and Chocolate ribbon CTMH
Turquoise Embossing Powder Stampendous

hot...

pink that is! Caardvarks wants to the colors of their sponsors logo which happen to be Hot Pink, Black & White. Now don't get me wrong I like the color pink but I'm uncomfortable using it! I just tossed it up to fate and just let things happen, and did they happen:





I stamped Dream on it probably because my brain is telling me that is what I should be doing! I am going to listen to my brain so good night or good morning which ever you prefer! Beth aka BR-T


Supplies:
Treasures of the Heart stamp set CTMH(made in the USA)
White Card Base & Pink textured Card Stock CTMH(Made in the USA)
Black Textured Card Stock American Crafts
Black Ranger Ink(made in the USA)
White Daisy Ink CTMH(Made in the USA)
Brads CTMH
Glitter Unknown
Wild Card Cricut Cartridge

2 new sketches...

I came across a new challenge site called Get Sketchy and another I have known about called Jazzy Inspirations that has a color challenge of Black, White,Gray and a pop of Green. After some thought I came up with this card:




I'm really enjoying all the new challenges in blog world keep them coming! Beth aka BR-T



Supplies
Blooming Flourishes & Say It In Style stamp set from CTMH(made in the USA)
Gray and White Card Stock CTMH(made in the USA)
Black Card Stock American Crafts
Patterned Green Card Stock K&Company(made in the USA)
Pewter MicroBrads CTMH
Black Ribbon CTMH
Gray and White Souffle Pens from Sakura

Midnight Madness # 15

I so love this sketch! I had planned on completing this card days ago but the days went by too quickly. So here it is, the night before the new sketch is up hastily posting it! I flipped the sketch a couple of ways and really am pleased with the end result, I hope you like it too! Have a good night, Beth aka BR-T




Supplies
Images Doodle Factory Grace Girls and Birds and Fishes(made in USA)
Card base and Desert Sand card stock Close To My Heart(made in USA)
Black Card Stock American Crafts
Patterned Card stock K&CoMPANY(made in USA)
Ranger Inks(made in USA)
Prismacolor Markers(made in USA)
Hemp and Brads Close To My Heart
Beads unknown

Full of grace...

I am not, so this card's sentiment really hit home with me...
I tried something different, I used some left over window screen for this card why I don't know, it was in the cards I guess! I do my best work when I am playing, to me that is. Have a wonderful day hopefully full of grace!



Supplies:
All stamps Doodle Factory Grace Girls (made in the USA)
Card stock Close To My Heart (made in the USA)
eyelets and micro brads Close To My Heart
Screen unknown
White Souffle pen by Sakura
Prismacolor Markers (Made in the USA)
Hemp unknown
Classic Rectangles Nestabilities from Spellbinders

More of US...

We have many fabulous creators added to the Unscripted Sketches DT and I am so excited for them I'd like to share their names:

Susan
Irit
Alanna
Kelly
Hollie
Dawn
Marcy

Please stop by their blogs to congratulate them and enjoy the view while your there!
I know Jenny had a hard decision in selecting from all who entered I would hate to be the jury...I am but one and I see things differently than others as we all do. I hope you are all creating because it's your passion, never stop sharing! Beth

Sweet birdies...

I love all the tweetlings the birds make; each so unique and wondrous! Here is my homage to the feathered music makers:



I think this turned out rather cute and made with scraps only card base excluded!
I hope your Sunday is wonderful, I almost let myself over sleep and miss Church, I am glad I put forth the effort needed! We always sing the best songs just like the birds, Be Well...Beth aka BR-T


Supplies:
Spooky Tree(not so much here!) and birdies Doodle Factory images
the sun, musical notes and sentiment Close To My Heart
solid card stock Close To My Heart
Patterned card stock K&cOmpany
button and hemp unknown
additional tools:
Swirls Cuttlebug embossing folder
Marvey circle punches

I didn't call but I did make you a card...

My father-in-laws birthday was today and I feel lame for not calling up to say Happy Birthday, I made him a card for when we celebrate tomorrow instead. Upon completion of this card my husband said we'll be grilling out burgers and hot dogs, how funny! I must be psycho oops I mean Psychic! Happy Birthday Dale! Have a wonderful evening...BR-T

Our 20th Sketch!!!

Can you believe Unscripted Sketches has had 20 sketches posted already!?! I feel we have come a long way in our adventure! I love our sketches because I feel they can to help you go outside the lines a little and I hope you do to! Here's sketch # 20:




And here is what I came up with:



As you can see the basic principal is there, I just had to modify it a bit to represent myself in this instance. I hope you'll hop on over to Unscripted Sketches blog to check out the rest of the DT's amazing creations, then high tail it over to your craft area and show us what you're made of! I am very much looking forward to stopping by your blogs to see how you put a little of you in US! Beth aka BR-T


Supplies
Inks,stamps,Card Stock and brads Close To My Heart
Patterned Papers by My Mind's Eye
Glittered Chipboard Accent Piece Basic Grey
Dew Drop by Robin's Nest
Spellbinders Label Two
Marvey Circle Punches

So much to do, so little time

And all I want to do is play, play, play! Have you all had a chance to check out Penny's Challenges yet? If not this is the week to hop on over to see her fabulous sketch and amzing DT creations! Here is the sketch:


I was perusing all the challenges and noticed Daring Cardmakers is wanting Anniversary cards so here my my double challenged card:



I was able to play this next card in the Stamp Something challenge who wants Birthday Cards as well as Stamp Simply, they want polka dots! Here is my outcome:



Well I pray you all get to play a little too and don't forget tomorrow is our 20th sketch challenge at Unscripted Sketches and we'd love to see you there! Beth aka BR-T

blow me down...

my cards that is! It is windy today and it took forever to take pictures of these cards of course the clouds didn't help but it's cool outside so I am glad for all of it!
I went back to Stamps and Smiles for a sketch challenge they are a very encouraging crew. I don't know about you but when I do a creation for another challenge site I really appreciate feedback from their designers. I try my best to comment on every submission for US sometimes I fail and for that I am sorry! With that being said, check out Stamps and Smiles sketch # 29:



Her is my take:



I wanted to share something I discovered, I love Close to My Heart card stock, it has a white core which is rockin for distressing however when I was running it through the Cuttlebug embossing folders it came out with little tears. I played around and configured a new stack: Start with the A plate, then C plate, embossing folder, and then add one tan rubber mat from spellbinders. You will get a perfect embossing every time! If this is old news well, I always was a day late and a dollar short!

I happened by chance to a sight called Artful Inkables and they are having their first ever challenge to use Red, White and black. Now I think we can all agree these colors look so great together! Here is my take:



Thanks for stopping by I hope your day is blessed! Beth aka BR-T

Unscripted Sketches DT call...

You saw right, Unscripted is on the look out for several additions to our fantastic design team! Stop by Unscripted Sketches to get all the details!

Gettin sketchy...

I have two less kiddos in the house now so I was able to get some cards created before my third woke up and during his nap! Check out Taylored Expressions sketch this week! Love it!!! And here is what I came up with using my best stamp mates.





I also stopped by 2Sketches4You they happen to be searching for a guest designer so stop on over and check them out! Here is my take:





I also got a chance to revisit an old favorite Stamps and Smiles their site is quite lively! Sorry I can't seem to get the sketch image right! Her is my take:



Well I hope you get a chance to check out these fun sketch sites! Have a terrific evening...Beth

Saturday is here again...

Don't you just love Saturdays, it's raining outside, my dog just yacked on our already doggy stained carpet...life is awesome!
Well if sketch #19 for Unscripted Sketches isn't wide open for interpretation I don't know what is. Here is my card:



I hope you can take the time to stop by Unscripted Sketches and check out the other DT Works! I love this challenge site the ladies put a lot of love into it! So go on and make a little somthin somethin by putting a little of you in US! Have a terrific day! BR-T Wow! That's a lot of exclamation points!

so simple...

I was perusing the challenge sites searching for one I haven't attempted yet and came upon 2Sketches4You, this is a wonderful sketch with endless possibilities!
Here is my take on their challenge:




Have a wonderful evening! BR-T

Midnght Madness Sketch #14

Midnight Madness has another terrific sketch right now go check it out! Here is my take on the sketch and have a super day!

butterflies...

I stopped over at CuttleBug Spot and thought their new sketch was amazing so I went to work on it straight away. I also used The Pink Elephants challenge of using the colors brown. turquoise and neutral for a card.

There must be some butterfly madness in the air because I've been seeing them all over! Here is my tribute to the wonderful world of butterflies...


PS should I panic? I had a wonderful list of people I follow and my dashboard says I am not following anyone however I still see my picture on their list of followers.

Challenging myself x 3...

Happy Monday to you all,I hope your weekend was filled with lots of creating! I was able to squeeze in some time while all were snoozing to tackle some challenges as well as complete the Mojo Monday's 99th sketch challenge! Wahoo!





Taylored Expressions is a sketch site haven't been to in some time I really loved this weeks sketch and example!






I also decided to do a sketch site I have never done before I stopped over to Sketch Saturday and here is there terrific sketch:



Well that's all for now, I only have one week with my kiddos until school starts so we are going to squeeze in as much fun as possible! BR-T

I think I know where all your money goes....

Steph, you keep giving it away! Folk this woman is giving away big bucks 150 smackeroos! Go check our her blog for all the details at Where'd All My Money Go!

Unscripted Sketches #18...

Wahoo! It's Saturday and life is great! I hope you're up for another awesome sketch over at Unscripted Sketches because we are ready for you to let loose and have some fun!
I went very simple this week crazy huh? I have never seen so much white on one of my cards! Sometimes simple just has to be... Here is my scantily clad creation:






Ok now that I've shown you mine make sure you check out the rest of the girls! Then make a little ditty for US! Happy Saturday Crafting!!! Beth aka BR-T