Let it Snow ...

Good morning. Ruza here sharing my final project with you as a Guest Designer for Sweet Stamps. So let's get to it ...

This weeks Sweet Stamps Challenge #141 is all about Frames.

I make cards for Operation Write Home so I created a Winter card for today's post. Before I inked up the cool Artist Trading Card Frame 440L stamp with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink I went thru my design paper collections to find the perfect set to use for my Winter card. I went with Echo Park's Winter Wishes Collection from last year. 

Once the Artist Trading Card Frame 440L was stamped on the design paper, I fussy cut it out, including the center to add my scenic design paper behind it. That penguin sticker just spoke to me so I put him in the center of the Frame, and placed the frame at a slight angle on my cardbase of Rustic White cardstock. A sticker sentiment flag, some snowflakes, and enamel dots were added to finish off my design. 

While you are here scroll down for all of the details about this weeks Challenge #141, and then share your project for a chance to win a $20.00 Shopping Spree to Sweet Stamps Online Store.

I have truly enjoying being a Sweet Stamps Guest Designer, and I hope that my projects have inspired you to get crafty and shop!

I would be honored to continue to inspire your crafting, and would love for you to follow me on my blog Ruza's Craft Corner.

Hugs!
Ruza

Mums Bouquet Tag ...

Good morning. Ruza here sharing the Tag I created to inspire you to play along with this weeks Sweet Stamps Challenge #140 ~ Tags. 

Last week I mentioned that I was saving the Corner from the beautiful Mum Bouquet & Corner Duo (1006). Today's Tag features the beautiful Mum Bouquet Corner which I stamped at the top of the tag and then around the edges with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Each image was colored with my Copic Markers, then I used a dauber to apply three different Distress Inks, and distressed the edges. The final step was to add my ribbon.

While you are here scroll down for all of the details about this weeks Challenge #140, and then share your project for a chance to win a $20.00 Shopping Spree to Sweet Stamps Online Store.

I'll see you next week, same time, same place.

Until then ... Enjoy!

Ruza

Mum Bouquet ...

Good morning. Ruza here sharing a Center Step card for this weeks Sweet Stamps Challenge #139 ~ Anything Goes/Center Step Cards. I'm not that good when it comes to making Center Step Cards, so today's project was a struggle for me. Hope you like it!

Today's card features the beautiful Mum Bouquet & Corner Duo (1006). Mums were my mothers favorite flowers so I had to choose this beautiful set. I'm saving the Corners for another project. 

Once the Mums were colored with my Copic Markers I used Chalk Pencils to shade the background. I created the Center Step Card with Bazzill Haley. It was a perfect match for the Mums. Add in the decorative die on the sides with some butterflies, and then the sentiment Thinking of You Curly (909C) was stamped on the distressed bottom strip.    

While you are here scroll down for all of the details about this weeks Challenge #139, and then share your project for a chance to win a $20.00 Shopping Spree to Sweet Stamps Online Store.

I'll see you next week, same time, same place.

Until then ... Enjoy!

Ruza

Autumn Blooms ...

Good morning. Ruza here sharing a Fall inspired card for this weeks Sweet Stamps Challenge #138 ~ Fall. I can honestly say that I'm not a fan of Fall, but I do love the flowers that bloom at this time of the year.

I love all types of flowers so I picked out the Autumn Blooms ATC (1006G) for this weeks project. These beautiful flowers were colored with my Copic Markers, and Distress Inks were used for the grass and sky. 

Here's a closer look of the Autumn Blooms ...

Copic Markers: YR12, YR16, YR18, E09, YG03, G14, G07

While you are here scroll down for all of the details about this weeks Challenge #138, and then share your project for a chance to win a $20.00 Shopping Spree to Sweet Stamps Online Store.

I'll see you next week, same time, same place.

Until then ... Enjoy!

Ruza

Thinking of You ...

Good morning. My name is Ruza, and I am honored to be this Months Guest Designer for Sweet Stamps!

I'm a former Administrative Assistant turned stay-at-home mom to a very special young lady. I've been crafting in one form or another since I was a child, so when I became a SAHM I turned to crafting to stay busy. Staying busy making cards, altering items, and just having fun with paper is an amazing hobby that I really love. I'm very grateful that my family supports the work I am doing.

This weeks Sweet Stamps Challenge #137 is all about Borders.

I designed a Clean & Simple card to showcase the Beautiful Victorian Rose Border (7018) stamp and Thinking of You Curly (909) stamp. The roses were colored with Copic Markers, and layered onto the Crimson Weave cardstock from AC.

While you are here scroll down for all of the details about this weeks Challenge #137, and then share your project for a chance to win a $20.00 Shopping Spree to Sweet Stamps Online Store.

I'll see you next week, same time, same place.

Until then ... Enjoy!

Ruza