Hey Sugar!

Hey there friends! I am back after spending some good quality Summer vacation time with my boys. I just can't believe how this summer is zipping by. I have to admit, I am not ready for my guys to go back to school.  I am probably going to miss these carefree days more than them! Also, my oldest is going into the seventh grade. I just can't even fathom that he is going to be a "teen" in just a couple of months! Ack, I feel old. Well, not really. I will always be young at heart.

Enough of my rambling. I know you want to get to the card, right?! Ha.  I have been loving the Retro Sketches challenge blog and have finally gotten a chance to play. Seriously, they have the best sketches and a killer design team.  You should really check it out if you haven't yet. The concept behind it is brilliant. 

I used this week's sketch and pulled out a "new to me" Paper Smooches stamp set to come up with this CAS card. I paper-pieced the ice cream using this adorable 6 x 6 pad and the cone from my current favorite Studio Calico pad.  Oh, and that cute little pinked edge...it is a Die-Namics die that was only $2.99!! You can't beat that. You can find it here.

As you can see, I swayed a little from the sketch. That's the beauty of sketches. They are always a great starting point to get the creativity flowing. I almost always end up with a card completely different from what I intended!


So, here's a crafty confession.  I originally loaded up the ice cream piece with star dust Stickles. It turned into a Stickle-trastophy! Apparently, I was a bit heavy-handed with the sparkle and it just looked awful and bumpy. I ended up tearing that part off and re-doing that part. I am posting a picture that I took last night that somehow looks a lot better than it did in real life!

So, what do you think? To Stickle or not to Stickle? Maybe a re-do with  a thinner layer?

I am also entering this into the Anything Goes Challenge over on the Simon Says Stamp challenge blog for a chance to win a $50 gift voucher. Yeah, count me in on that!!

Oh, one more thing that will make some of you very happy! I am updating my stamps for sale page with a TON of stamps! Great prices too! Don't forget to check back. I will post as soon as I get it updated. 

Enjoy the rest of your day!

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Cheer Up Paper Smooches Card

Happy Monday! I am back from a very unexpected break.  You know the saying, "when it rains, it pours"? Let's just put it this way...It has been pouring nonstop around here! I won't bore you with all the details and be a "Debbie Downer". Just seems like everything is breaking around my house...at once. Ugh!

On a brighter note...

I have gotten a TON of new goodies. In fact, I have gone a little crazy, but I definitely needed some retail therapy (that's my excuse and I'm stickin' to it)! 

Here is a card made with some of my new goodies:

I am officially obsessed with Paper Smooches stamps! Oh my goodness, such cuteness! I paper-pieced the kite from the Authentique "Delightful"  6 x 6 patterned paper pad (see supplies below). The clouds and background are also from the same paper pad. I did add just a touch of Distress Ink to the background panel to make it stand out a little more. I used a bunch of different sizes of foam dots so the kite and clouds are at all different heights. Fun!

I hope your week is starting off wonderful. I am expecting another BIG order from here tomorrow and hope to get a haul video filmed (that is if my camera doesn't break before then!).  See ya soon. :)
Kimmy


P.S.  I know my blog design is seriously awful.  I have been on a waiting list FOREVER to get it customized. Hopefully will be done soon. 

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