Freshly Made Sketches #293

Here's another kick-starter card I made today using the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches #293!

Here's the sketch:

I used 3 sized die-cuts (Spellbinders) from matching papers to create the right-hand side decorative area and over-stamped it with a butterfly stamp (after stamping off excess ink) to tie it together.

The sentiment and butterfly stamp is from an old Kit of the Month  "Be your own kind of Beautiful" (1/14) of Unity Stamps.

Be well.

Riette

I'm back with CtS #227

After a very, very long time in the desert I am finally back. So much has happened in my life in the past two years it can fill volumes, but the most important thing is, I'm here. I'm back.

To get back into the groove of things I reverted to my favorite CAS challenges and started with Cas(e) this Sketch #227 which is running currently.

Here's the sketch:

I used one of my own images at Digistamps4Joy:  Tea Cups

Also playing with: http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/2017/06/2017-summer-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/

Be well and God bless!!

xxx
Riette

DS4J challenge February 2016

Good morning all

It's a beautiful day here in Africa and we're grateful for cooler days here and there. Today it's the start of Digistamps4Joy's February challenge - always Anything Goes but with a twist this month of adding a tag.

I decided to MAKE TAGS with my Flower Frame image:

I will still make an envelopbox or something to put them in to give as a gift. So watch this space.

Have a great day everyone.

Riette

DS4J January 2016: Floating lanterns

Hello everyone
I've been away so long this feels like a new venture. But now I'm back with a card for Digistamps4Joy for the January 2016 challenge. It's Anything Goes (with an optional twist of a handmade embellishment).
I'm working out of boxes so had to forego the embellishment, but here's my CAS card using my image, LANTERNS (in the DS4J shop). 

Head over to: http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.co.za/ 

Xxx
Riette

(Pardon the basic post - had to do it on my phone)

A special scrapbook card

I think many would agree that making a project specifically for someone special is a blessing in itself. I had to make a large card that could hold a number of signatures and well-wishes so this is an A4 card with 3 panels:

Outside

(Die-cut letters, flowers, leaves (all Spellbinders) and some florish. Papers all from Prima)

Open the outside cover and this is inside. 

This opens to reveal the full 3-page spread for signatures and messages

It must go in an envelope! This is HUGE and I used the large floral stamp from Unity KOM June 2013 to stamp around the edge.

I hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for Christmas. May it be a blessed time with family and friends.

xxx
Riette

My Favorite Unity Blog Hop

Welcome to my page for the My Favorite Unity Blog Hop!! You should have come here from Kim's page.  If you want to start at the beginning, hop over to Unity's blog homepage so you don't miss anything!

I chose Strength & Dignity (KOM November 2013) for it's inspirational quotes and images. 

I want to dedicate this card to everyone who is struggling at the moment. Know that we are stronger than we think.

 I stamped the silhouette image on the same wood-grain paper as the layering DP. I cut it out and popped it up with foam tape. The sentiment was first inked in the middle with Wild Honey (all Tim Holtz distress inks), then the top with Peeled Paint and the bottom with Barn Door. Overlapping the colours doesn't matter, as long as you start with the lighter colour first.

I'm so glad I could take part in this Hop. Things have been difficult on the home front but we can only look forward and Upward.

Remember to leave a comment and Unity will pick 2 random winners from the Hop blogs to win a Unity Grab Bag of 25 stamps.

Your next stop on the Hop is Gaylynn.

xxx
Riette

If you get lost, here's the full list:

1. Kristina Beagle http://lllscrap.blogspot.com/
2. Kim Rippere craftisanstudios.com
3. Riette Gasser www.redcardcorner.blogspot.com
4. Gaylynn Martling http://neatnook.blogspot.com/
5. Kristy MacKeen http://mamasanity.blogspot.com/
6. Nazia Naz - http://www.arareruby.com/

Winners of my GIU week comments

Here are the TWO lucky ladies that win a bag of Unity goodies each!

From Day 2:

Lisa LuccheseAugust 26, 2015 at 3:39 PM

I have always loved that stamp set. It is so nice to see it done up.

and

From Day 4:

Gina FurmanAugust 30, 2015 at 12:21 AM

Great card! CAS, yet bold and bright! Love the bows on the packages! Great coloring too! TFS

Please send me your e-mail addresses to redgasser@gmail.com.

Thanks to everyone who visited last week. Your comments were so appreciated.

xxx

Riette