Dressy Miss Anya

This week's share for Unscripted Sketches # 22 uses an image from The Greeting Farm, called Miss Anya Dressy. She's a cutie pie, as are all the TGF stamps. I just love the Ian and Anya series of images!

First the sketch for this week:



Now my take on it. Again, I flipped it ... guess I enjoy modifying sketches, hehe.

Hop on over to Unscripted Sketches to see the other Design Team members take on this week's sketch. I hope you will consider playing along ... if you do decide to play, be sure to leave a post in Mr. Linky so I can see your creative take on the sketch!

I can't resist one more look at pretty Miss Anya ... just a little bit closer:

Supplies: Miss Anya Dressy image, Nestabilities, Copic markers, DCWV cardstock, ric rak, unknown pattern paper (gift).

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Go Nats!

I'm a little nervous today because it's my first official post as a Design Team member for Unscripted Sketches {woo hoo!}. I'm not feelig this layout is up to par, so please give me some grace this week, and I'll get on the ball for next week's sketch, ok? Great, thanks!

You're going to see a mixture of cards and layouts with Unscripted ... but I hope to do more layouts because I am so darn behind getting photos in our albums. Here is the US#21 sketch for this week:

And here is my take on the sketch, flipped and modified just a wee bit:


Plus a closer look at the punched border:


I hope you like it. If you'd like to participate, there is a Mr. Linky on the Unscripted Sketches website where you can add a link to your sketch interpretation too. I'd love to see what you come up with!


Supplies: Bazzil cardstock, Fiskars border punch, SU pattern paper, Blossom Quicktuz font.

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Hold fast

The sketch for today's card is from Unscripted Sketches #20. The gals at Unscripted come up with the best sketches!

I love the sentiment on this card. It reads, "Hold fast to your dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird, that cannot fly." ~ Langston Hughes. What a great reminder to keep our eye on the goal {whatever yours may be}.


The card was cut using a Sizzix Movers & Shapers die which cuts the card and a window. I've been playing around with placing the window cut-out in different positions ... so you may see more card with a similar design. I plan to purchase other shapes as I am able ... hehe.

Be sure to check out the other Unscripted Sketch #20 interpretations by clicking over to the US blog HERE.

Supplies: Unity Stamps; Copics; DCWV cardstock; Nestabilities label, flower; Sizzix die; Memento ink; Target brad, SU ribbon.

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Happy Mail

Ah, Cheryl! You're such a sweetheart ... and way too kind to me! While I would love the coveted title of Copic Design Team member, that's not the surprise. I am, however, totally and completely THRILLED to announce that I am on the Design Team for Unscripted Sketches! WOO HOO!

Please send me your address so I can send out Happy Mail to you. And everyone, be sure to check in regularly for the Unscripted Sketches design each week. Drop by their blog to see the other new designers.

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I have some really fun news to share ... but I'm not sure that's it is ok to tell you yet!

Boy, what a teaser that sentence is, lol! I will say it's something that I have wanted to do for a while now, but have never been selected. Any guesses? How about a prize of HAPPY MAIL to the first person who guesses correctly ... and no fair guessing if you are "in the know."

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Vintage + Unscripted

So I am really curious to know what you think about today's posting. It's been too long since I scrapped, and I really wanted to complete a layout yesterday. This is way out of the box for me.

I loosely interpreted this week's sketch from Unscripted Sketches #19 and this is what I came up with:


I used Ranger Distress inks liberally. The papers are delicious Graphic 45. This is one of my new favorite companies. I think I put the star brads in the wrong place ... maybe I will move them, maybe not. I'm not sure yet. Any suggestions?

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Chelly Challenge

I have a quick share today. It's actually a challenge to case a Paper Makeup Stamps card from the SCS galleries (PMSRP13). I chose this card CHELLY to case. I love Chelly, and the green & purple colors she used. So ... here is my case:




... and a closer look so you can see the delicious Spica glitter pen usage:

Paper Makeup is hosting two challenges and a blog hop this week. Be sure to check them out, you just might see something you like!!

Supplies: Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Eggplant, Lavender, white cardstock (SU); EK Success border punch; CHELLY fairy (PMS); pearls, tag corner punch and Cuttlebug embossing folder; Copics.

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Color Me ... Happy

My lss has pattern paper that is perfect for coloring with Copics ~ woo hoo! It is by Luxe designs and the pattern I used today is called, appropriately, Color Me ... Happy. Now ... a little disclaimer, the Copic ink will bleed a bit on this paper, so choose your colors carefully. Purples and reds seemed to be the most difficult for me. As long as I colored with a light hand the ink stayed in it's place.

I used the Unscripted Sketches 17 for the card today. I really like the way it turned out. What do you think?


Here is a close look. Maybe you can tell I used Spica glitter on the word laugh. I resisted the temptation to glitter up the whole card ... but it took a lot of restraint!

I have several more sketches I'd like to complete this week, so hopefully you'll see a few more posts from me. :)

Supplies: Luxe designs pattern paper, Reminisce stripe and floral pattern paper, Eggplant Stampin' Up cardstock, Nestabilities, Copics, velvet ribbon and various buttons.

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GNO ~ Friday, Aug. 7

GNO {Girl's Night Out} is this Friday, August 7th. It kind of snuck up on me, but now the word's out so I hope we have a great turn-out. GNO is always FREE to attend. We do accept donations for the Senior Center where we meet, and this month their need is coffee creamer.

Remember BYOC {Bring Your Own Craft}, and bring coupons you'd like to exchange or send overseas to military families {they can use expired coupons in the commissary}. For info, or directions to the Senior Center email me.

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So Simply Sweet!

As promised, the third simple card from the kit. I believe I purchased the kit at Michael's when scrapbook kits were on sale at 40%.

I really like the little heart that reads, "You are so sweet." I think it adds just the right amount of sparkle and pop to the card. It's also versatile since I am not restricted to using this card for a birthday.

I have a photo of all 3 cards together to share as well. There is a 4th card which has yet to be photographed, and more embellies and cardstock in the kit so I really need to finish making the cards. Maybe I can get that done next weekend.

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Party!

Another card from the 6x6" kit I purchased. And, yes, it's pink too. I have no idea why I thought I could get a few masculine cards from this kit. This card took probably 10 minutes and most of that time was spent trying to decide on the ribbon.

Again, the "Party" is all glittery, but it doesn't show well in my photo. Thanks for stopping by today. I'll have another card from this kit in the next post.

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Celebrate!

Today's post is a quick birthday card. I bought a 6x6" scrapbook kit with the intent of making cards instead. It was all glittery and sweet with cupcakes and such. For some reason I was thinking the kit would make cards for guys or gals, but when I started working with it I realized there was more pink than any other color! Oh well. At least I'll have a stash of girlie cards when I need them.

The cupcake and "Celebrate" are all glittered up. I didn't do a thing, but cut the cardstock, punch a circle and stick it all together. Nice.

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Giving Shelter

Ah ... something new to show! I have been cleaning and organizing my craft area {because honestly it's been such a horrible mess I couldn't move, much less find my table top!} I got this stamp, called "Giving Shelter" (Stampavie), when we were on vacation at the beach and just inked it up today. I thought the snail using a flower blossom as an umbrella was really cute and versatile too.


It may be difficult to see, but I embossed the pattern paper with the paisley cuttlebug folder. I love the cuttlebug folders - they emboss so well, but don't photograph so good. Oh well, you get the idea. I also remembered to leave out the Copic markers as I used them, so I can actually show you which colors I used on the image. I think that is a first for me! Yay me! Lol.

I also airbrushed a little around the image. I cut a smaller piece of cardstock to mask the image and used the ABS with BG10 to get a light color, then took BG72 and ran around the embossed edge. I think the effect turned out ok, but I'm not sure I like it well enough to do it again.

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GNO Update

I've been working with the new In-Colors and guess what? I love them! Yes! Our Girl's Night Out project is going to incorporate the newest colors too. Below is a sneak peak for the actual Birdhouse card box we will make on Friday.

We will also have a set of cards to coordinate with the box. Woo hoo! I think this project is super cute. If you can't attend, I will mail you all the info and supplies (minus adhesive) to make the complete project. See THIS POST for pricing and details.

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Tragedy

** Edited Tuesday, July 7**
The person committing these horrible crimes against our community was killed in a shoot-out with police yesterday. His reign of terror has come to an end. Please continue to pray for our community as the families try to piece their lives back together. Five wonderful, innocent people were murdered, and we will be forever changed because of the horrible crimes.

I try to limit my blogging to projects with a few personal posts thrown in from time to time. However, this week has been unusual and I feel that there are many blog readers who would be willing to join with me in prayer. Tragedy has struck our small town twice in one week. Please pray for the family and friends of the victims. Also, I would ask that you pray that the person who committed these unspeakable crimes would be caught and brought swiftly to justice.

Altered Spinner class

I taught a class today at Funkie Munkie Scraps and wanted to share the photos with you all {or y'all}. It was small group, but such a fun class. Really, smaller most often ends up being more fun because you can really talk and get to know each other better.

We altered a spinner designed to hold remote controls. However, our spinners will probably end up on craft desks or work desks instead! They are too pretty to drop a remote and tv guide inside, lol!

Here is a slide show for you:

If you are in the area of Funkie Munkie Scraps {Greer, SC}, you really should stop by. It's a great store with stamps, papers, and all sorts of fun things!

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more family time

Just for fun, here are a few more photos of our vacation. This is my absolute favorite part of summer ... I love the beach! In my dreams we live ocean front and frolic in the sand every day!

And, please excuse any wonky formatting ... Blogger has been playing around with me on the last couple of posts ... ugh!

our 3 kiddos

shelling at low tide

hermit crabs

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July Project + GNO

Here is a sneak peek at my July Class. In the class we will make 4 cards plus the cutest birdhouse card holder! The photo below shows most of the project with more details following.

I love the birdie theme ... it's very summery to me. What do you think?




A little more info on the projects -- if I receive my new product order from SU in time, we will make the project using the NEW In-Colors and ribbon - which are simply divine - woo hoo!

Ok, here are the details -- please note, this month you have TWO options to take this class:

Option 1 ~ Hands on class with me

Class date: July 10th @ Girl's Night Out,

6pm, Senior Centers of Cherokee Co.

Cost: $10

which includes all supplies to make 4 cards and

the birdhouse card holder, plus a detailed take home

instruction sheet so you can make more!!!

Option 2 ~ Class Kit on your own
Class date: Anytime!
Cost: $14
which includes shipping and all supplies, except adhesive, to make 4 cards and the birdhouse cardholder, plus a detailed instruction sheet to explain every step, just as if I were there with you (maybe even better!).

I will also pre-stamp the kit if you request.

If 10 people sign up for the class - either option - I will have a drawing for a sampler of new In-Color products (cardstock & ribbon).

To sign up, email or call me. You can also take a chance and show up at Girl's Night Out and maybe I will have an extra kit available -- but it's always best to let me know ahead of time so I can have plenty of kits prepared!

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Family time

Sometimes silence is a good thing ... I've been hanging out with the family on vacation. It was so much fun I hated to see this week come to an end, of course I knew it couldn't last forever. An additional bonus to vacationing was a nice little side trip to Scrapbooks by the Sea. The store is under new ownership, and in a larger building. It's nothing like my fav lss, but it was fun to see some different product ... and yes, maybe buy a little bit too.

Here is a photo of our family from the trip:

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Don't miss this

This is a wonderful opportunity you don't want to miss if you are new to digital editing:

We all know LOTS of people who could really love Photoshop if they gave it a try - this FREE class is a perfect chance for you to share the experience with a friend or loved one while you both learn something great! Please help pass the good word along!

Registration is 100% free, and simply requires that you create an account here at JessicaSprague.com. You must register during our Birthday Celebration, which runs from June 22-28, 2009. Free registration ends on June 28. Class begins on July 6. I'll send out a link for you to click, and you'll be in!

Now, leave a little room for me to get in on the class too, ok? LOL.

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