CPS-Card Sketches: July 2007

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

More designs for CPS #24

Here are a few more designs for this week's CPS. Keep those great designs coming!!

CPS 24 Design Ideas

Happy Birthday
Designer Kim Hughes

Supplies
**Cabernet, Merlot and Pinto Noir patterned papers from the Periphery Collection by Basic Grey (CHA release)
Winnefred Street clear stamps by Heidi Grace
Chestnut Roan Ink by Colorbox
Flower by Prima
Ribbon by Offray
Button by Autumn Leaves

Monogram card
Designer Anabelle OMalley

Designer note: I stamped on the background paper as well as the label. Then I stamped on the flowers, too.

Supplies
Cardstock-The Paper Company
Patterned Paper-Daisy D's, Creative Imaginations
Label and letter-Daisy Ds
Flowers-Prima
Jewels- Heidi Swapp
Brad-Making Memories
Stamps-Autumn Leaves, Purple Onion Designs
Ink-Clearnsap
Adhesive-Beacon Zip Dry

Butterfly Greetings
Designer Linda Beeson

Supplies
Solid card stock - WORLDWIN Paper/Coffee Brown/DoubleMates
**Patterned paper – Cape Cod Stripe, Ocean View and Surf & Turf/New England/Zsiage (new from CHA)
Butterfly stamp – Autumn Leaves
Rhinestone – Me & My Big Ideas
Corner rounder – Papershapers/EK Success
Creamy Brown and Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk stamp pad – ColorBox/Clearsnap
Ribbon – May Arts
Metallics Dimensional Fabric Paint – Tulip
Liquid Embossing liquid – All Night Media

Monday, July 30, 2007

Our Readers

Sunday, July 29, 2007

CPS #24

Can you believe it is already the end of July!!? CPS #24 is the last card sketch of the month. The designers are already working on designs for the the months to come. Starting next week will will be having a variety of awesome sketch sponsors that you won't want to miss. We are very excited about these opportunities and are already booked through October!! We are also working on a few other big contests and some great prizes. Stay tuned for more info in the near future. So, now, without further delay.....

CPS #24

CPS Designer Ideas

"F" Frolic/Fun
Designer: Sherry Wright

Supplies:
Paper Salon Spice papers & tag (new)
Paper Salon Fall Frolic stamp (new tin)
Paper Salon Spice scrap elastic

Celebrate
Designer: Christine Traversa

Supplies:
Pink Martini patterned paper.
SEI stickers.
Fiskars stamp.
Stazon black ink.
Therm o Web Memory Tape Runner Permanent Adhesive.
Scenic Route patterned paper.
Misc. cardstock.
Making Memories staples.
American Crafts ribbon.
Fiskars scissors.
Tonic trimmer.

Hi
Designer: Lea Lawson

Supplies:
Paper/Rub-ons/Stickers: Love, Elsie
Cardstock: Bazzill
Rhinestones: Westrim Crafts
Stamp: KI Memories
Ink: Doodlebug Pigment Ink & Colorbox Chalk Ink

Asian accents
Designer: Lisa Strahl

Supplies:
Cornish Heritage Farms Asian Seasons Backgrounder stamp
-Stonehouse Stamps (Asian Lady, intricate background)
-Dove of the East Asian Coin charm
-Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink, Ultra Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder, Glossy Accents
-Clearsnap Champange Silk Pigment Ink
-Herbal Green Dark and Black Prism Paper
-Basic Grey Paper
-Sakura Stardust Gel Pen
-Stampin' Up! Fibres
-Mocha Gold Adhesive Pearls

Thursday, July 26, 2007

More ideas for CPS #23

Here are a few more ideas to go with CPS #23. Thanks so much to all who have shared your designs so far this week!!

Love
Designer Anabelle OMalley

Supplies-
Patterned Paper-Fancy Pants, My Mind's Eye
Tag-My Mind's Eye
Ribbon Slide-Lil'Davis
Jewels-Heidi Swapp
Vellum-The Paper Co.
Epoxy Stickers-Creative Imaginations
Ribbon-craft supply

For My Friend
Designer Melissa Phillips

Supplies:
My Mind’s Eye, Rusty Pickle, and Chatterbox paper
Cosmo Cricket die cuts and chipboard
Making Memories button brads and ribbon
Deja Views rubons
Maya Road velvet trim
Ranger ink
Button from craft supply

Adore
Designer Tami Mayberry

Supplies:
Cardstock: Prism Papers (Mystic Light, Suede Brown Dark)
Pattern Papers: Cosmo Cricket (Gretel Line)
Ribbon and Lace: unknown
Flower: Prima
Jewel brad: Making Memories
Corner Punch: Fiskars (Lace)
Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Sunday, July 22, 2007

CPS #23

Here is the latest card sketch-CPS #23. Can't wait to see your take on it. Check back this week for more cards as well as news, updates and some other inspiration ;-)

CPS #23

CPS Designer Ideas

Happy Birthday
Designer Christine Traversa

Supplies:
Carolee's Creations patterned paper.
Anna Griffin patterned paper.
Autumn Leaves (Rhonna Farrer) patterned paper.
Gartner tag and brad.
Reminisce alpha stickers.
American Crafts ribbon.
Making Memories brads.
Misc. cardstock.
Therm o Web Memory Tape Runner Permanent Adhesive.
Tonic trimmer.

Secret Crush
Designer Kim Hughes

Supplies:
card stock by Prism
Couture ribbon by Beaux Regards
Meadow Decorative Pin by Heidi Grace
Card Stock Tags by Making Memories
Vintage Red Ledger patterned paper by Jenni Bowlin

A Little Love Note
Designer Sherry Wright

Supplies:
Fancy Pants paper & Ribbon
Creative Imagination papers & sticker
Prism iced pink cardstock

Warmest Wishes
Designer Linda Beeson

Supplies:
Patterned paper – Handsome/Oui Oui Collection/Tres Jolie/My Mind’s Eye
Transparency frame – Brothers/Oui Oui Collection/Tres Jolie/My Mind’s Eye
Clear button – Hero Arts
Stamp on button – Stampers Anonymous
Black Stazon ink
Fluid Chalk stamp pads – Colorbox/Clearsnap
Flowers - Prima

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Round and round we go....

where we stop no one knows!! Here are some more CPS #22 circle ideas (including some new products that are appearing at CHA). Also a congrats to Anabelle, Christine and Linda who all had CPS card designs removed for publication this week! Congrats girls :-)

Beautiful
Designer Lisa Strahl

Supplies:
-Basic Grey Rub-on
-Doodlebug Lily White Paper Frills
-May Arts Ribbon
-A Muse Twinkle Stickers
-My Sentiments Exactly dot stamp
-Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink

I Love You
Designer Melissa Phillips

Supplies:
Prism cardstock
Scenic Route paper
Bazzill chipboard
Prima flower
Pebbles inc. ribbon
SEI and Doodlebug brads
My Mind’s Eye rubons
Deja Views sticker

Enjoy
Designer Linda Beeson

Supplies:
Solid Card stock – WORLDWIN Papers/Totally Tan/DoubleMates
Patterned paper – Spice Collection/Paper Salon (new for CHA)
Card Stock sticker letters – Spice Collection/Paper Salon. (new for CHA)
Butterfly stamps – Tailored Tin/Paper Salon (new for CHA)
Chipboard flourish – Paper Salon (new for CHA)
Glitter – Stickles/Ranger
Clear liquid – Plaid
Large Scallop scissors – McGill
White Dimensional paint - Plaid

Hi
Designer Kim Hughes

Supplies:
Love Your Life patterned paper by Around The Block (new for CHA)
Colored Pencils by Around The Block
Milan Alphabet Stickers by American Crafts
White Flowers by Lil' Davis
Rhinestone brads by SEI
Mini Graph Transparency by Hambly

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Our (fabulous) Readers

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

CPS 22--More Circles

Is your head spinning with circles yet? Well, here are a few more designs to help you out ;)

CPS #22 Designs

Smile Big
Designer Tami Mayberry

Supplies:
Cardstock: Prism Papers (Intense Pink, Cielo)
Pattern Papers: Dude Designs (tomboy at heart)
Ribbon: KI Memories (Love Elsie)
Flower: Sandylion

Cherish You
Designer Lea Lawson

Supplies:
Cardstock: BazzillGlitter
Cardstock: Doodlebug
Rub-ons: Creative Imaginations
Rhinestones: Westrim Crafts
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink (Warm Violet)

Happy Summer
Designer Alissa Fast

Supplies:
scalloped circle: waste not paper
chipboard coaster: starbucks
paint: making memories
chipboard letters: american crafts
letter stickers: making memories
rhinestones: doodlebug

Be on the lookout for still more designs this week!!

Sunday, July 15, 2007

CPS #22--Circles!

This week we are using lots of circles. The CPS designers were issued a challenge to use circles...pattern papers, embellishments...even a circle card if you are really up to the challenge. Here is the sketch and just of a few of the great designs we have for this week. Also look for more new products on the cards that will be showing up at CHA this week!!

CPS #22

CPS Card Designs:

Hi
Designer Christine Traversa
**Card is circular in shape.

Supplies:
Lisa Bearnson QVC chipboard kit.
Reminisce stickers.
Sticker Studio alpha stickers.
Misc. white cardstock.
Therm o Web Memory Tape Runner Permanent Adhesive
Stazon black ink.

Birthday Girl
Designer Sherry Wright

Supplies:
Sassafrass Lass papers, stickers
Maya Road flower
Queen & Co. brad
Prism cardstock
Clearsnap ink

Happy Birthday
Designer Kelly Grundhauser

Supplies

Baby It's Cold
Designer Anabelle OMalley

Supplies:
Supplies-
Paper and Tag-Paper Salon
Stamps-Paper Salon
Ink-Paper Salon
Brads-Queen and Company
Clip-Making Memories
Ribbon-Michael's
**Lots of new Paper Salon here. The papers are from the new Winter Wonderland collection and the stamps are from the Let it Snow tailored tin.

Be on the look out throughout the week for more great designs. Can't wait to see yours as well :-)

Friday, July 13, 2007

A few more designs to inspire

Yet more designs for this week's CPS:

XOXOXO

Designer Melissa Phillips

Supplies:

Bazzill cardstock
Chatterbox and Creative Imaginations paper
Making Memories denim blossom and ribbon
7gypsies tag
Foof-a-la buttons
SEI brad
Marvy Uchida punch

Hi

Designer Alissa Fast

Designer note:

i used Maya Road chipboard letters as templates for the stitched letters.

Supplies:

cardstock: Bazzill
chipboard buttons: Love, Elsie
floss: DMC
ink: Distress Ink by Tim Holtz

What's up?

Designer Kelly Grundhauser

Pattern papers: Mustard Moon *New for CHA

Boy

Designer Kelly Grundhauser

And a Bonus design for those who still haven't done card sketch #20

enjoy
Designer Alissa Fast

Supplies:
pp: Scenic Route, Mara Mi
ghost star: Heidi Swapp
rub on: Making Memories
paint: Making Memories

Thursday, July 12, 2007

More Congrats!!

I just wanted to take a moment to say congrats to Sherry, Melissa and Anabelle. They all had cards removed for publication today. Congrat girls!! You definately don't want to miss checking out cards from the CPS designers...you never know when they might be here today and gone tomorrow ;-) How about you? Have you had any card published using the CPS card sketches? If so we would love to hear about it!

I still have some more CPS designs to post as well. Look for those early tomorrow!!

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

More cards for sketch 21!!

First off a big congrats to Kim. Her card for this week was accepted for publication. Hope you got to see it earlier because it was awesome! Now, here are a few more designs for CPS #21. With even more to come later in the week!!

You & Me
Designer Linda Beeson

Supplies:Patterned paper – Trendy and Simple/Crate Collection/Crate Paper Co.
Punch out ampersand and tag – Crate Paper Co.
Rub-on letters – Making Memories
Creamy Brown and Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk stamp pad – Colorbox/Clearsnap
Pearl brad – Art Warehouse
Embossing border punch - Fiskars

Get Well
Designer Anabelle Omalley

Supplies:
Cardstock-Bazzil
Patterned Paper-Daisy Ds, Crate Paper
Tag-Fancy Pants
Chipboard Square-SEI
Stickers-Making Memories
Trim-May Arts
Stamp-Paper Salon (from the Geometric Art tin) *new for CHA*
Paint Dauber-Ranger
Ink-Clearsnap
Adhesive-Beacon Zip Dry
Foam Adhesive

Adore
Designer Tami Mayberry

Supplies:
Metallic Cardstock: Prism Papers (Cappucinno *new for CHA*)
Pattern paper, sticker border: My Mind's Eye
Gems: Westrim
Adore Eyelet: We R Memory Keepers
Rub on: American Crafts

Peace
Designer Sherry Wright

Supplies:
Scenic Route papers
Jenni Bowling tag and rub-on
Zig pens
Michael's ribbon
Foofala button

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Our Readers Sketch 20

Sunday, July 8, 2007

CPS #21

Well, it's time for yet another CPS card sketch. This will be #21. As you'll notice, one of the fun things about having design team members who are on manufacturer's design teams is that we get a few sneak peeks of new products coming out at CHA. I'll try to highlight some of them so they are easy to spot and you can be the look out for some new products that will be available soon!!

CPS #21

CPS Designs

Love
Designer Tami Mayberry

Supplies:
Fit for a Queen and Cream Brulee Metallic Cardstock: Prism Papers *new colors for CHA*
Pattern paper and ribbon: All My Memories
Stamp: Heidi Swapp
Chipboard hearts: GinX
Jewels: Westrim
Ink: Clearsnap

Food, Family, Fun
Designer Kim Hughes

Supplies:
New Basic Grey Infusion Collection
"f" is my design
ink by Color Box
button by Autumn Leaves
machine stitching

Hello
Designer Christine Traversa

Designer note: the left edge of the card is not black. That is the scanner background. The flower runs off the side of the card to the left. There is no paper behind the flower on it's left back side.

Supplies:
Misc. cardstock
SEI stickers
Therm o Web Memory Tape Runner Permanent Adhesive
Martha Stewart library pocket
Therm o Web fiber
Making Memories needle
Tonic trimmer
Quickutz die and machine
Sizzix dies and machine
Misc. felt paper
Therm o Web Peel n' Stick Foam Squares
Family Treasures circle punch

Birthday Bash
Designer Lea Lawson

Supplies:
Supply List:Cardstock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Glitz Designs (lime pattern- new company releasing at CHA! Be on the lookout for them!), & Urban Lily (striped pattern)
Rub-on Sentiment: Basic Grey
Dimensional Sticker: Hot Hues by Target
Rhinestones: Westrim Crafts
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink (Warm Red)

That's it for today. More to come later in the week!!
Be sure and share your designs as well and be watching tomorrow for another reader update!!

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Still Seeing Stars

Well, hopefully everyone is enjoying the summer. With the busy summer fun and outside activities card making always seem to slow down for me during summer time. But, never fear, we still have lots of great things planned here at CPS. July sketches have been sent out are being worked on right now. I am seeing some great designs coming in. Starting in August you will be seeing some great sketch sponsors as well. The spots are booking up fast and the line up so far has some great products that you won't want to miss. We also have some other big contests and such in the works, so check back often and be sure and share with us what you think and what you are working on!

Today is the last day of the "star" feature. We have one more card design and some quotes to round out the week. Be sure to get your card designs posted as well because you never know when we may be giving out a prize.

Thanks a Bunch
Designer Lea Lawson

Paper: Scenic Route
Rub-ons: American Crafts
Rhinestones: Westrim Crafts
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink (Tangerine)
Corner Rounder: EK Success

Remember that stars are great for so many different card themes, not just July 4.
Here are some quotes to add to your "star quality" cards:

Straight from heaven's brightest star, what a miracle babies are!

Climb high, climb far your goal the sky your aim the star

Stars skipped... Moonbeams danced... The day heaven delivered you to earth. ~Robin Ritter

Those who reach... touch the stars.

Guys are like stars - so many to pick from but only one can make all your dreams come true! ~Lindy Strahan

The stars are God's dreams, thoughts remembered in the silence of the night.
~Henry David Thoreau

You are the star for which all evenings wait

Every fool knows you can't touch the stars, but it doesn't stop a wise man from trying. ~Harry Anderson

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

CPS #20..More Stars!

Well, a Happy Independence Day to all of our US readers and a Happy Wednesday to all of our other readers. Here are some more great star themed cards from the CPS designers. Don't forget to share yours as well ;-)

CPS 20 Designs (Stars)

Hi
Designer Anabelle OMalley

Cardstock-Bazzil
Patterned Paper-Cherry Arte
Chipboard Star-Imagination Project
Brads-Queen and Company
Chipboard Letters-Queen and Company
Ink-Clearsnap
Adhesive-Beacon Zip dry, foam adhesive

So Blessed
Designer Kelly Grundhauser

Rusty Pickle Mayflower Papers
Rusty Pickle Cardstock quotes
Prism Cardstock
Red Felt
Colorbox Chalk ink
Red Glitter
Beacon liquid adhesive

Hi
Designer Kim Hughes

papers by Basic Grey Infusion collection
button by Autumn Leaves
Waxy Flax by Scrapworks
Chipboard alphabet by Crate Paper
Ledger rub-on by Jenni Bowlin Studio
Hole punch
machine sewing
sand paper by Making Memories
"star is my design"

Charming
Designer Sherry Wright

Paper Salon papers
MME rub-on
Sakura Souffle pen
Offray ribbon
Making Memories button
Beacon adhesive

Land That I Love
Designer Lisa Strahl

-chipboard star by American Crafts
-focal image - Seasonal Booklet by Crafty Secrets
-Blush Red Dark card stock by Prism
-Very Vanilla card stock by Stampin' Up!
-Denim Adirondack and Faded Jeans Ink by Ranger
-Gold Metalic Paint Dabber by Ranger
-Glossy Accents by Ranger
-Princess Brad by Karen Foster
-sponges to create background
-white gel pen
-paper piercing tool

Monday, July 2, 2007

Our Readers 7.2.07

WOW! Yup, socks are knocked OFF! WTG everyone, what a fantastic week. :)

The random winner for this week to receive a prize from Lea is...

Mum on The Run

Congratulations, you have won a Doodlebug Design Every Occasion Icon Stamp Set. Please e-mail us your information and that will be sent to you. ;)

Thank you for participating in our fun blog.

Onto your links:

color feature:

tami:
http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?gallery=3&cmd=display&layout_id=1179627

sketch 19:

mum on the run:
http://mum-on-the-run.blogspot.com/2007/06/cps-sketch-19.html

deanne:
http://a-scrapaddict.blogspot.com/2007/06/i-did-card-for-cps-blog.html

jane:
http://janesblogworld.blogspot.com/

rachael:
http://uniqu-ards.blogspot.com

ashley Harris:
http://ashleyharris.typepad.com/scrappersblock/2007/06/orange-kick.html

andrea:
http://andreagourley.blogspot.com/

roree:
http://roreerumph.blogspot.com/2007/06/it-all-started-with-3-x-4-scrap.html

samm:
http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2007/06/cps-19-and-dcm-love-dare.html
http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2007/06/dcm-and-cps19-and-marks-birthday.html

kaz:
http://kazscraftbits.blogspot.com/

dana:
http://kismetartlife.blogspot.com/2007/06/sweet.html

leigh:
http://leighslittleblog.blogspot.com/2007/06/cps-19.html

kandis:
www.mycreativetreasury.blogspot.com

debbie g:
http://designsbydeb.blogspot.com/

jo:
http://jo-kill.blogspot.com/2007/06/beady-eyed.html

den:
http://densbloggers.blogspot.com/

rachel:
http://behanfamily.blogspot.com/

maisymary
http://maisymary.blogspot.com/2007/06/dcm-emboss-me-cps-18.html

danni:
http://dannisdoodlesthings.blogspot.com/

marlou:
http://scrappingwithlove.blogspot.com/

jo:
http://jo-again.blogspot.com/2007/06/cps-19.html

June Color challenge 2

danni:
http://dannisdoodlesthings.blogspot.com/

lexi:
http://confetti.typepad.com/confetti/2007/07/red-room-inspir.html

Sunday, July 1, 2007

CPS #20 (Stars)

Well, as many of you may know, this week we celebrate Independence Day in the United States. So, since many of our readers are not in the USA, the challenge for CPS #20 was simply to use a star or stars on the card. It can be an Independence Day card or whatever you want to celebrate.

CPS #20

CPS Designer Ideas:

Smile
Designer Christine Traversa

*No stars here, but the paper shooting up and to the left remind me of star points.

Supplies:
Prima flower
Gartner tag
Making Memories brad
Therm o Web Memory Tape Runner Permanent Adhesive
Stazon black ink
Misc. cardstock
Anna Griffin and Luxe patterned papers

Happy Happy Day
Designer Tami Mayberry

*Stars were brayered with ink on the back side.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Prism (Kraft, Blus Red Dark)
Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms (Weave Backgrounder, Happy Happy Day, Celebrations Word Set, Ribbons)
Ink: Stewart Superior (Barn Red, Midnight Blue, Gauzy Beige Chalk Ink)
Chipboard Stars: GinX

July
Designer Melissa Phillips

Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Daisy D’s and Fontwerks paper
Melissa Frances vintage trim, antique button, and glitter chipboard star
Making Memories chipboard heart and mini tag
Ranger ink
EK Success button

You're a Star
Designer Linda Beeson

Supplies:
Solid Card stock – WORLDWIN Papers/Deep Black and Pure White/Treasures
Patterned paper – Savannah/Sailmaker Lane/Scenic Route Paper Co. (both sides)
Black stamp pad – Ancient Page/Colorbox/Clearsnap
Big Zig Zag scissors – All Night Media
Alphabet stickers – Thickers Hat Box/Remarks/American Crafts

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