dahlhouse designs

[11.13.2014] CAS(E) this Sketch hits #100

Congrats CAS(E) this Sketch

I can’t believe CAS(E) this Sketch has hit challenge #100.  I was thrilled when Chrissy invited me back to help celebrate this milestone.  I was lucky to be apart of CTS’s beginning and I’m beyond excited to see that it still is going strong.  So, tet’s take a look at the sketch and get started.

CTS_100

dahlhouse designs | birthday 10.2014

When I saw the sketch, I immediately reached for patterned paper.  I knew I wanted that to be the major focal point for this card to mimic the bottom feature of the sketch.  Surprisingly, the first paper pad I grabbed was perfect.  I trimmed out this flourish from the paper and glued it down.  Next, I found the flower and circle stamps to mimic a similar pattern from the paper to accent and blend the trimmed out portion into the card.  I love how it was almost made to go together.  Yay.  Last, I added my birthday sentiment and some sequins to finish everything off.

I hope you’ll play along and celebrate the 100th sketch too.

2014sig

2014supplies

other: cupped coffee sequins (Simon Says Stamp)


{5.20.2013} case this sketch no. 28

Giggle.

It is kinda fun to play along with CASE this Sketch from this side of the fence.
I love N@ Ali’s sketch and had to play along.

IMG_0362_dahlhouse

The sketch has great motion and I tried to mimic it with the circles and sequins.  I’m hoping it is manly enough for my brother-in-law’s birthday.  Well, I know, it is pretty borderline, but I’m going with it.  Ha.

<<< This tickles me pink!  My first whole Unity kit designed by me — Everything Wonderful.  I love sentiments and I love it when they are the focus for the card.  I wanted a set where almost any occasion would be covered.  Hope you love it.

For my card, I went circle crazy!  Ha.  The open circles were cut with my Cameo and then I used my Spellbinder dies to cut out the sentiment.  It fits perfectly!  After some adjustments with the rings and a slice and dice to get them entertwined, I glued them down on the black panel.  That panel is popped up from the gray background.  Then I added the sequins for more fun and movement.

{4.18.2013} no. 24

CAS(E) this SKETCH!

CTS is a challenge blog to inspire you to create a clean and simple card based on a fun sketch.
Here is my inspiration for this week’s challenge and brand new sketch.

It is that time for our friend’s twin boys to have their birthday.
I always make them an airplane card and this year is no exception.

Lots of stamping this week again.

I’m sad to say this will be my last post with the CTS gang.  My plate is a little full and I’ve had to make some hard decisions to lighten up on some of my blogging commitments.  It is really difficult to say goodbye to this design team.  I’ve put my heart into the start up and the creation of cards plus sketches.  But life has other plans for me right now.
I will still be around cheering everyone on and playing from the other side.

Hugs to all my amazing team members, I will miss working with all of you.

Make sure you hop over to the CTS blog for challenge rules and a blog full of inspiration.
The design team girls are so talented and have the most fabulous cards to share.

sig2013

supplies2012

{4.11.2013} no. 23

CAS(E) this SKETCH!

CTS is a challenge blog to inspire you to create a clean and simple card based on a fun sketch.
Here is my inspiration for this week’s challenge and brand new sketch.

LOVE this sketch!
I’m using lots of stamps in this one and NO pattern paper.  I’m also using my favorite color combo right now.  Teal, yellow and kraft.  Amazing.
I have to say this is one of my all time favorite cards.
Mainly because it is a bit snarky.
hee hee

Make sure you hop over to the CTS blog for challenge rules and a blog full of inspiration.
The design team girls are so talented and have the most fabulous cards to share.

sig2013

supplies2012

{4.4.2013} no. 22

CAS(E) this SKETCH!

CTS is a challenge blog to inspire you to create a clean and simple card based on a fun sketch.
Here is my inspiration for this week’s challenge and brand new sketch.

I love this inkwell stamp.  Isn’t fun?  I decided to turn the tag in the sketch into a label instead.  I stamped the inkwell onto the label itself and then the feather top on a scrap piece.  I trimmed out that feather and popped it up with some foam adhesive.  Just to give it a little something fun.

I’ve had this Smooch Spritz stuff for ages.  Never really knew what to do with it.  I’m so not savvy with the whole spritz crazy.  I can’t seem to make it look pretty.  So, I did it my way.  I sprayed a little onto some paper to make a puddle, then used the end of my paint brush (the handle end) to create some ink drops.  I went a little crazy and wish I could take it back.  Well, I can’t so I have to go with it.  Lol.  Note to self – practice beforehand on some scraps.

Make sure you hop over to the CTS blog for challenge rules and a blog full of inspiration.
The design team girls are so talented and have the most fabulous cards to share.

sig2013

supplies2012