Sunday, August 19, 2012

OWH Sketches

I've been so busy with the start of marching band season that I've had to slow down my card-making...but not for long!  Last weekend, I went to the Creating Keepsakes Convention in Charlotte and discovered a new stamp company - Stamps of Life.  They've got some adorable stamps and although I resisted joining their club at the convention, I think I'm going to give in and do it anyway!

One of the stamp sets I bought was the August Stamp of the month - raccoon2love - and I've already made several cards using the stamps, including today's OWH #134 sketch:



Since I don't like fussy cutting, I made an SVG of the raccoon shape by stamping it, scanning it and then tracing it in SCAL.  Then I can let my machine do the cutting for me and all I do is stamp the image.  I really like this sketch and it didn't take me an hour to complete!

I loved last week's sketch and made this card from it:
The owl and sentiment is also from Stamps of Life - owls2love.  So stinkin' cute!  I've got several other stamps that I can't wait to play with.

I'm looking forward to the Labor Day Virtual Cardmaking Party (VCMP) that OWH is sponsoring!  I applied to be a hostess and I hope to be chosen, but even if I'm not, I'm going to enjoy all the blog-hopping and inspiration for that weekend.  If you missed the post about this, you can find it here: OWH VCMP

That's all for now, my blogger friends!  I hope to keep up with all the great ideas that keep rolling in at OWH!




7 comments:

  1. Thanks for your sweet comments....it's nice to now I am not the only one with fails, from time to time..it's clear to me that BOTH of these cards came out wonderful!!

    I also used to be a member of SOL, but after awhile, I started have WAY too many sets!! Now, I'm in the process of cleaning house and giving away and/or selling lots of my things...at this point I am OUT of room and NEED some space in my craft room!!

    Happy Crafting!!
    Lisa

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  2. Oh I need to get started on my Halloween card. I love both of these cards you've shared with us today. Thanks for that.

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  4. Sorry Erika...I think it is time for bed, wrong blog...wrong comment. For some reason I do not mind fussy cutting...that owl is adorable. Sweet fall cards! TFS!!!

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  5. Both cards are adorable. The stitching and piercing is perfect on the first one. Love the stirpes, polka dots, and checks on the second.

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  6. Two great cards, Erika! Love those critters! Thanks for joining us in this week's OWH Stars & Stamps Sketch Challenge!

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  7. Both cards are adorable. The little racoon is too cute. I'll have to check their stamps out. Thanks for sharing

    Sharon

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