Simply Stampin ' Sketch Challenge!

My Big Shot has been doing overtime recently!  Here, I've taken inspiration from the Simply Stampin' Challenge #55 Sketch.  Using 2012 In Colours of Lucky Limeade and Pool Party along with Everyday Enchantment from the recently finished SAB event, I've put my embossing folders (Stripes and Perfect Polka Dots) to good use together with Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die.

I've embossed the butterflies with white using an image from the 2012 SAB Fresh Vintage.  The sentiment is from stamp set It's Your Day cut with the Word Window Punch.

Summer Mini Sneak Peak! #3

I took inspiration from Simply Stampin' Challenge this week and inked images from the Charming stamp set (a recurring theme at the moment!) in the Spring Mini.  The ink effects are made using Stampin' Write Markers - a really great investment.  I'm using these more and more on my stamped images.  The punches I used were: Punch Blossom from the upcoming Summer Mini which I snipped and glued to create a 3D effect, along with the Scallop Circle and Small Heart.

These challenge blogs are a great way to get those creative juices flowing.  I've set myself a task to use these at least once a week!!