Monday, January 26, 2009

Stepping Out a Little More

This weekend, I went poking around the SCS forums to see what I could find.  You know, because I'm venturing out.  I headed over to the Verve member company forum and found that Amber (who I know from Unity) posted a weekly sketch challenge over there.  I don't have any Verve stamps yet, but Amber said you could play along even if you didn't have any of the stamps.  I haven't completed one of the sketches yet for this month but I will.  Actually, I tried BUT I messed it up a bit so I will try again later.

Here is my first card using a $1 stamp I got from Joann's.  The twist on this sketch was to use hardware which I hardly ever use.  I put brads on the main image.  I was going to make a monochromatic card but it was just so dull so I added some black dots and I put some Black Diamond Stickles on the vellum butterflies.
Here's another one of those sweet $1 stamps from Joann's.  I am in LOVE with this Me and My Big Ideas paper.  In love I tell ya, I need to go buy some more.  I'm usually never this drawn to paper, but I'm sure you've seen it on my blog a few times over the last week.  

And here's my first ever The Greeting Farm card.  I got this image from WishRAK but I will eventually buy it since my little sister's name is Dorothy and she likes Wizard of Oz stuff.  The twist on this sketch was to use bling.  Hello?  That's what I'm good at so here you have some rhinestones and some Stickles on the ruby slippers.

18 comments:

  1. Adorable, way to venture out! :)

    (FYI, in the books the slippers aren't Ruby, they are silver) :)

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  2. Oh my! You are doing an AMAZING job of venturing out! Love all of these but that first one--wow!! LOVE it!!
    Can't wait to see more of your creations!

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  3. Nice way to venture out! Your cards are great!!!

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  4. Oh my gosh Ash!!! That lil Dorothy card is sooo sweet!!! And your butterfly card is just stunning!!! I love those 3D butterflies!!! And what sweet ribbon with that birdie!! You are just so inspiring!!

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  5. These came out beautiful, love the the lil Dorothy card, she is just adorable.

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  6. Very nice, I adore the last card.

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  7. Adorable cards Ashley! I especially love that butterfly card...those vellum butterflies are beautiful!

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  8. Awesome job on all of the cards! I love $1 stamps....I nedd to go by JoAnne's to see if they have these! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. The first card looks so elegant and delicate! Love what you did with the butterflies!

    The second card is awesome too! Love the layout and the bling!

    The third card is adorable :) I love her rosey cheeks and the cuttlebugged section!

    Great Job Ash!

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  10. Too cute!! I love your dorothy card and the butterfly card is just stunning. Great job girl!

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  11. I love your bird card! That is a beautiful card. I have to go by Joanne's!

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  12. These are fantastic! I think the butterflies are my favorite.

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  13. Wow Ashely these are all great Cards girly!!! I love the Dorothy it is perfect for what you are displaying Dorothy!!!!

    I love the popped up stickled Butterflies too!!! Great Cards Ashely I am glad you are sharing them with us!!!

    Heather

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  14. These are great cards Ashley. I love the Dorothy card, so cute!!

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  15. That little Anya must have found my uniform from Catholic school, that is it exactly!!
    Such beautiful cards, love them all.

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  16. Great cards, Ashley! LOVE them!!!

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  17. I love that bird card. It is absolutely beautiful.

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  18. i'm behind on my blog hopping for the past 2 weeks! but these cards are Great!!!

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