Pink Cat Studios Graduate Billy

Some people work on building their stash of Christmas cards throughout the year, but I seem to do that for Graduation cards. I always need a handful and they are big sellers at the office come May. If I don’t spread out the graduate love, I get a bit burnt out with caps and gowns in the spring.

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness Sketch #106

Inspiration

Creative Stamp Friends Challenge #33 ~ Card for a Man
Cupcake Craft Challenge #159 ~ Back to School
Party Time Tuesday Challenge #33 ~ Ribbon Trim Fibers
The bottom background panel is a wide ribbon, not DP.
Creative Inspirations Challenge #129 ~ Anything Goes

My Creation

Image Detail

Ins and Outs ~ Pink Cat Studios Graduate Billy
Stamps: Pink Cat Studios Graduation Billy
Paper: DCWV, SU Whisper White
Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (C5, 7, 100; E00, 21, 29, 37, 49; YR00; B32, 34; R29)
Accessories: Walmart Ribbon, My Minds Eye Cap die cut

Graduation Prayers for Sarah

This card was created for a super talented and beautiful young woman for her high school graduation. I wasn't able to travel for the big event, but she was lifted in prayer and I look forward to a fun get together this summer with the cousins.

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 41 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Color Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 109 ~ Mega Movie Friday

 Real Life Inspiration ~ Sarah

So blessed to have such a lovely young woman in my family tree.

Inspiration

Creative Belli Challenge #120 ~ The Letter G
How about a GorGeous Girl Graduate?
Alphabet Challenge ~ H for Half a Dozen
I have 6 elements on my card (1 base, 2 DPs, 1 ribbon, 1 image, 1 sticker)
The Crazy Challenge #73 ~ Beautiful Women

My Creation

Image Detail

Colored with Copics

Inside

Ins and Outs ~ Graduate Lily in Red
Stamps: PCS Lily Graduate, Computer generated verse (inside)

Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Gradeschool Stack
Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (R20, 22, 24, 29; E21, 25, 29, 30, 50); Spica (Clear, Chocolate, Lipstick); White Gel Pen
Accessories: TPS Ribbon, Jolee’s Balloon Sticker

CAS Graduate Lily

Thanks for stopping by! This is a quick post of a Clean and Simple graduation card. I had Lily colored up last year and finally put her front and center where she belongs.

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 6 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Inspiration

365 Cards Day 12 ~ Keep it Simple

Dutch Dare Challenge #118 ~ Clean and Simple

Moving Along with the Times Challenge #104 ~ Clean and Simple
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge ~ Clean And Simple

My Creation

 Image Detail

Ins and Outs ~ CAS Graduate Lily
Stamps: PCS Graduate Lily
Paper: SU Whisper White, TPS Paper Graduation Stack
Ink: Laser Printer, Copics (Hair: Y21, YR23, 31; Shoes/Ribbon: R29; Skin, Scroll: E50, 51, R20 cheeks; Robe/Cap: 100, C05, 07)
Accessories: Walmart Ribbon

Diamond Grad Lily

Another graduation card to share today. I was completely out of my stash this year and am making some extras so I'm prepared the next time the season comes around. You can take that as I'm planning ahead or just too lazy to put the graduation supplies away yet. :o)

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #105

Color Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 68 ~ You Can Do It

 Inspiration
Stamp Something Challenge ~ Something with Pretty Papers
One Stop Crafts Challenge #136 ~ Stick It
Everybody Art Challenge #147 ~ Anything Goes
Rainbow Lady’s Challenge #158 ~ Digi Day

My Creation

 Image Detail

Inside

Ins and Outs ~ Diamond Grad Lily
Stamps: PCS Graduate Lily
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Elementary Stack
Ink: Laser Printer, Copics (Y15, 17; E07, 09, 17, 21, 50; R20; 100, C00, 03, 05, 07); Spica (Lemon, Gold, Clear); White Gel Pen
Accessories: Walmart Ribbon, Graduation Stickers

Grad Owls Whoop it Up

This card

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 83 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Color Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 106 ~ Mega Movie Tuesday

I picked up on the amazing colors in the movie poster and kept with the summer/end of school theme by choosing a graduation image. I’m pretty sure most kids would say a summer out of school is ‘not so terrible’.
Inspiration

Real life inspiration is my gorgeous cousin as she graduates from high school.

Creative Belli Challenge #119 ~ Branches
Simple Create Challenge #46 ~ Fly With Us
The Craft Garden June Challenge
Something Old (image from last year); Something New (DCWV paper stack); Something Blue (Copics)

My Creation

Image Detail

Ins and Outs ~ Grad Owls Whoop it Up
Stamps: PCS Owls Graduate From School and Verse
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Gradeschool Stack
Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (E51, 53, 55, 57; BG0000; R35; Y00, 04, 08; G02, 05; B00, 05, 29); Spica (Sky Blue, Red, Orange, Sand); White Gel Pen

Birthday Ladybug Tower

This is card number 2 for my friend Tattoo Sue. I'm the designated card lady at the office and make a greeting for everyone on my team at birthdays and Christmas. I had this cute image from Pink Cat Studios in the 'printed but not loved' pile and thought it would be cute from the office group. I'd won the laser cut ants at a retreat and figured they'd make nice 'friends' for the other bugs. Plus they helped me meet a few challenges on my 'to do' list for 365 cards!

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 35 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Color Inspiration ~ A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge #137

Inspiration

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge ~ Anything Girlie

Flutterby Wednesday Challenge #140 ~ Open
Digital Delights Challenge ~ Come Fly With Me
My ladybugs and butterfly represent flight.
365 Cards Day 88 ~ Insect Frenzy
Use at least 3 different bugs with a total of 10 on your card. I used 6 ladybugs, 8 ants, 1 butterfly on the paper and 1 butterfly metal sticker accent.
365 Cards Day 303 ~ Flashback Tuesday: Day 20 "Let's Make Some Noise"
I took a 'bit' of leeway on this one as my card only makes noise if you shake it. All the sets of eyeballs jiggle and click when you shake them up.
365 Cards Day 341 ~ Let’s Celebrate
Create a birthday card with at least one sticker (my metal butterfly is a sticker)

My Creation

Image Detail

Adding 3D 'googley eyes' is a fun accent to your stamped images.

Inside

Ins and Outs ~ Birthday Ladybug Tower
Stamps: Ladybug Party Tower (Pink Cat Studios), TLC Verse (inside)
Paper: DCWV; SU Sweet Pea DP
Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (R24, 29; RV21; YR04; E21; 100; N5); Spicas (Orange, Blossom, Lipstick, Pitch Black)
Accessories: Laser Ant Die Cuts, Googley Eyes, Metal Butterfly Sticker

Flowery Friendship

This card was so quick and easy; totally NOT my style. LOL. I tend to futz, and futz, and futz until I just have to walk away. I needed a simple thinking of you note for a friend and this fit the bill.

Sketch Inspiration ~ Get Sketchy #42

I flipped the sketch to the right.

Color Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 96 ~ Color Scheme

 

Inspiration

Bee Crafty Challenge #31 ~ Bloomin’ Marvelous
Allsorts Challenge #56 ~ Lace and/or Buttons
365 Cards Day 80 ~ Keep It To Yourself: Friendship
365 Cards Day 86 ~ Keep it Simple (1 image, 1 sent, 1 embell, no DP)
I rebelled at 'bit' on this one. I had the precut card base in my stash so I didn't actually 'add' any designer paper. That counts - right?

My Creation

Inside

Ins and Outs ~ Flowery Friendship
Stamps: Pink Cat Studios Small Flower Digi
Paper: Stamping Up
Ink: Copics (V12, 15, 17; RV14; G00, 05; YR04, 07; Y08, 17, 38); Spicas (Melon, Blossom, Orange, Lavender, Lilac, Lemon, Mint); White Gel Pen
Accessories: Buttons, Run on sentiment

Preschool Graduate Card

This card was made for another super sweet girl in my life (little sis to DivaBella who also got a special graduation card posted here). Today I'm sharing NoisyBella's graduation card. She proudly walked across the stage for her PreSchool Completion Certificate. I sat next to mom, dad and little brother (Krazey) snapping photos non-stop. Until my furry cat herd is accepted into school, I will absorb the experiences through my friends human children. :o) I am also blessed to be NoisyBella's godmomma and auntie.

Sketch Inspiration ~ Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge #155

Color Inspiration ~ Crazy 4 Challenges #41

Inspiration

PaperPlay Challenge #23 ~ Home
I could interpret 'home' in any way I wanted. As the saying goes, home is where the heart is; and my heart belongs to those closest to me. NoisyBella is one of those people.
Your Next Stamp Challenge #18 ~ Buttons
InStyle Stamps Challenge ~ Graduation

Real Life Inspiration
NoisyBella is the only person I know who can convey a smile while forcing a frown. This is a very common expression on her sweet mug. Cracks me up every time.

My Creation

Image Detail

WAHOO for graduates and dorky aunties!

Ins and Outs ~ Preschool Graduate Card
Stamps: Itty Bitty Betty Graduate (Pink Cat Studios Digi)
Paper: DCWV and SU scraps
Ink: Copics (E000, 00, 51, 53, 55; RV23; V000, 01, 12); Spicas (lavender, lilac, clear, sand); White Gel Pen
Accessories: Misc buttons, Punches (Fiskars scalloped circle, Martha Stewart edger), Buttons
Techniques: DIY Flowers

DivaBella’s Graduation Card

I’m a bit behind with this card, as the graduation already took place. Life kind of cramps my stamping style from time to time. All is well since the graduate has been out of town and busy herself. The goal is to connect with her this week and hand off the sweets (that would be the card and a candy treat). What else would a Kindergarten graduate prefer?

Sketch Inspiration ~ OCC Sketch Challenge #19

Color Inspiration ~ Colour Create #46 ~ Baby Pink and Pastel Blue

Real Life Inspiration
Here’s my sweet DivaBella on her big day. It seems just a few days ago that I shed tears of joy at her arrival. I am so honored to be her godmother and auntie.

Inspiration

Hand Full of Stamps #31 ~ How Cute Is This

Hard to choose if the owl or real graduate is cuter! Certainly not the dorky auntie!

JUGS Challenge #37 ~ Digi

Pink Cat Studios has an awesome selection of digi and traditional stamps. The owl is part of their digi collection.

365 Cards Day 54 ~ Fancy Folds (Create a Joy Fold card)

My Creation

Image Detail

Ins and Outs ~ Diva Belle’s Graduation Card
Stamps: Owl Grad Digi (Pink Cat Studio)
Paper: So-so Sweet (The Paper Studio), DCWV, Whisper White (SU)
Ink: Copics (Y000, 02; RV000, 00, 02), Black Spica, White Gel Pen, Silver Marker
Accessories: SU Ribbon, Nesties
Techniques: Joy Fold, CAS

Mojo Digital Cowboy

I had this cowboy cutie floating around my work space and thought he needed to find a home. I love digi stamps and usually print off a full sheet of images when I work with them. This can mean a few strays mosey around before I actually use up the whole sheet of images. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ MoJo Monday #111

Color Inspiration

365 Cards Day 4 ~ Ad Inspired

I used the colors in the photo as a jump off for my card.

Inspiration

PaperTake Weekly Challenge ~ Digi Sparkle

My image is a digital stamp from Pink Cat Studios and I tried to bling up my little guy with spicas and diamond glaze. Tried to keep it low key so he’d still feel manly.

My Creation

Image Detail

I used a gold Spica on the balloon, belt buckle and horseshoe. A bit of Diamond Glaze on the balloon, belt buckle, boots and hooves finished things off.

Inside

INS AND OUTS ~ Mojo Cowboy
Challenges:
MoJo Monday #111
PaperTake Weekly Challenge ~ Digi Sparkle

365 Cards Day 4 ~ Ad Inspired
Stamps: Weiman Wranglers (Pink Cat Studio), All About Birthdays (H&M Stamps)
Paper: DCWV All About Boys Stack, Neenah Solar White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E00, 33, 37, 50; Y28; R29; C3, 5, 7; B21, 24), Spicas (Gold, Black), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials)
Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Creative Memories Star Punches, Diamond Glaze, Kaiser Black Droplets