UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Hi all!  This week's sketch just cried out for the Triple Layer Technique!  It is sooooo easy!  I'll post directions after the supply list.  By the way, the UDI Sketch Challenge Design Team will be taking a break until January but I'll still be posting here!  Here's our sketch:


And here's my card:




Supplies:

Stamps:  Endless Wishes (new photopolymer stamp set!)
Ink:  Whisper White Craft, Night of Navy
Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Night of Navy
Accessories:  Denim ribbon, rhinestones, Whisper White embossing powder, Stampin' Dimensionals

To create this card, you need to cut cardstock as follows:

Crumb Cake:  5 1/2" x 11"  scored at 5 1/2" to make a square card base (1 piece)
                        4 1/4" x 4 1/4" (1 piece)
                        3 1/4" x 3 1/4" (1 piece)

Night of Navy:  4 1/2 " x 4 1/2" (1 piece)
                          3 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Use removable tape to tape the Crumb Cake layers together, centering each layer on top of the other.  Stamp the snowflake image randomly over the three layers and emboss.  Undo the Crumb Cake layers and then reassemble adding in the Night of Navy layers.  Stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy and attach a bow made from the Denim ribbon.  Add rhinestones for some sparkle power!
I fussy cut the center snowflake and popped it up with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Enjoy! Don't forget to visit the UDI Blog HERE to see what the other Designers have done with the sketch. 

Ta ta for now!!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Hi all!  We are having another lovely weekend here in Central Texas.  I'm spending this weekend getting ready for a local craft show in November.  Our sketch this week will be really helpful in putting together some card sets for this!!!  Here's our sketch:



and here's my card:



Supplies:

Stamps:  Tags 4 You
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Season of Style Designer Series Paper Pack
Accessories:  Label Bracket Punch, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding

Be sure to visit the UDI Blog to see what the other Designer's have done.  Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

HAPPY WORLD CARDMAKING DAY!

I am planning on stamping all day long!  We are expecting a rainy weekend here and that makes for wonderful stamping time.  Hopefully it will cool down a little.  It's very discouraging to still have temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s in October!!!!!  Here's our sketch for the week:



And here's what I did with it:



Supplies:

Stamps:  Halloween Happiness
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Early Espresso
Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Early Espresso, Polka Dot Parade

Be sure to visit the UDI Blog to see what the other Designers have done and have a wonderful week!!!! 

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

We are finally having some cooler weather (well in the 80s and low 90s at least) and it is supposed to rain all day today and tomorrow! 

When I saw this week's sketch, I knew I wanted to use it to promote our Butterfly Bundle special that has been going on this month so I made my card ahead of time (gasp!, don't fall over!) and used it in this month's Stamp Camp. 

Here is the sketch:



And here's my card:



I got the idea for the staggered lines from Pinterest, boy do I love that site!!!!  Be sure to stop by the UDI Blog to see what the other Designer's have done!

Here are the supplies I used:

Stamps:  Gorgeous Grunge and Sassy Salutations
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Midnight Muse
Cardstock:  Whisper White
Accessories:  Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape, Curly Label punch and Bitty Butterfly Punch

Monday is the last day to save 15% on the Bitty Butterfly Punch when you buy the matching stamp set, Papillon Potpourri --  you can see all the details HERE

Have a wonderful weekend!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Woo Hoo!!!!  We have rain here in Fort Worth.  While I know that the weather has been devastating in the Colorado area, we are grateful that it has come our way.  We so needed this rainy day and the cooler temperatures it brought.  While 77 degrees may still seem warm to a lot of you, it is a welcome relief to the over 90 degree days we have still been having.    I am getting ready for Banner Days and Scrapbook Saturday next weekend so I'm glad for the weather that makes me want stay inside and craft!

The cooler weather is also making me remember that Christmas is right around the corner and I better get started on my Christmas cards!!!!  So here's this week's sketch:



And here's my card:



Here are the supplies I used:

Stamps:  Ornament Keepsakes
Ink:  Encore metallic Silver
Cardstock:  Pool Party, Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack
Accessories:  Silver embossing powder, Pool Party Seam Binding

The centers of the ornaments are Designer Series paper from the paper stack punched out with the 3/4" punch and the ornaments are popped up with dimensionals.

Be sure to stop by the UDI Blog to see what the other Designers have done.  Have a great weekend!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

What a sketch we have this week!!!!  Talk about perfect for any occasion!  Be sure to visit the
UDI Blog to see how the other Designers used this sketch!! 

Here's our sketch for the week:



And here's what I did with it:



Supplies: 

Stamps:  Yippee Skippee
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar
Cardstock:  Etcetera Designer Series Paper, Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla
Accessories:  5/8" Ribbon Trim

Yippee Skippee is not a set I normally would have ordered for myself.  We were all given this set at Convention and I am so glad I got it.  I was on Pinterest and saw someone alter this particular phrase and I though how fun it would be to play with it!  We've all been keeping our CEO/Co-Founder, Shelli Gardner, in our prayers lately after her fall from her horse so I thought I would alter the saying this way.

Have a wonderful week!!!!!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Before I post this week's sketch, I would ask that you keep the family of Jerry Russell in your thoughts and prayers this week.  Jerry has been a beloved presence in the Fort Worth Theatre industry.  He was the founder of Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth.  Everyone who ever worked with him was truly blessed by his talent and generosity.

Also, Stampin' Up!'s CEO and Co-Founder, Shelli Gardner, took a really bad tumble during a horseback endurance ride in Utah.  She has many major fractured bones and will require months of physical therapy.  She is blessed to have a large family to support her but they will all need our prayers in the coming months as she faces the challenges of returning to full health.

Now on to this week's sketch.  I keep telling myself that Christmas is just around the corner so I decided to use this week's sketch for a simple card for the season.  Here's the sketch:



and here's my card:



Supplies:

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Season of Style Designer Series Paper Stack
Accessories:  Expressions Thinlets

Be sure to visith the UDI Blog to see what the other Designer's have done.  Have a wonderful week!!!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Hi everybody!!!  I hope you are enjoying the start of our Holiday weekend!!!!

Here's the sketch for this today:





and here's what I did with it:



Supplies:

Stamps: Delightful Dozen
Ink: Coastal Cabana
Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Afternoon Tea
Accessories: 7/16" Trim, Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Trim, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Linen Thread

Have a safe holiday weekend!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Another week of adventures here at the Burkey House!  My sister, Fay, is in the hospital.  She had some heart issues that they will be able to fix with medication for now, so we are very thankful for all the prayers from everyione!  She should be home tomorrow!

So on to this week's sketch:



And here's what I did with it:



I so love our Designer Series Paper!!!  The little flags were made from the back of the green and white striped paper!  Soooo wonderful to have two designs that coordinate like that!

Here's what I used:

Stamps:  Hello, Lovely
Ink:  Old Olive
Cardstock:  Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Etcetera Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Labels collection Framelits

Next Satruday, August 24th, I will have a booth at the Keller Lions Club for the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Sale-a-bration.  I'll have a make and take and we'll also make cards that I'll be sending off to From Our Hearts for all our servicemembers who are deployed.  If you are in the Fort Worth area, I hope you'll stop by, say "hi" and make a card this great cause as well as one for yourself!  And,  of course, I'll have my class schedule there so you can sign up for some of my upcoming classes. 

Till next week!!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Hello everyone!  Sorry I missed last week!  I hope to make it up to you though as I was really inspired by the sketch this week.  Be sure to check out what all the other Designers have done HERE  Here's our sketch:



And here's what I did!  We have an online class through Stampin' Up! right now called "What to Washi".   It is an Online Class all about the uses of Washi Tape which is all the rage in the papercrafting world right now.  I'm going to show you the cards I made and then I'll show you the flyer with all the information on the class:

Card #1 - Feminine Birthday



Supplies:

Stamps:  Blooming with Kindness 
Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Melon Mambo
Accessories:  Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape

Card #2 - Masculine Birthday

 

Supplies:

 

Stamps:  Blooming with Kindness

Cardstock:  Smoky Slate, Very Vanilla, Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Smoky Slate

Accessories:  Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape

 

Card #3 - Halloween

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

 

Stamps:  Seasonal Sayings

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive

Accessories:  Witches' Brew Designer Washi Tape

 

Card #4 - Christmas

 

 

 

Supplies:

 

Stamps:  Seasonal Sayings

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Season of Style Designer Washi Tape

 

Aren't those great fun??????  Here's the link to the flyer for the What to Washi online class and bundle information.  Several of you have already ordered the bundle.  I am going to have a special class (to be arranged) for everyone who ordered the bundle where we will make some of the projects included in the class.  Be sure to contact me at rburkey@charter.net when you order this bundle so I can be sure you are included in the special class.

 

Whew, what a long post!!!!  Thanks for hanging in there with me!  Have a wonderful week!

 

 

 

 

 



UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

What a great week!!!  Convention in Salt Lake City and then a little mini vacation with my awesome husband!  Here's our sketch for this week:



And here's what I did with it:


Supplies:

Stamps:  Tags 4 You
Ink:  Basic Black Marker, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango
Cardstock:  Basic Blac, Very Vanilla, Modern Medley Designer Series Paper, Brights Designer Series Paper Pack, Daffodil Delight
Accessories:  1 3/4" circle punch, Witche's Brew Designer Washi Tape, Stampin' Dimensionals.

A couple of notes:  The actual "Trick or Treat" stamp has spiders and a border but I wanted this to look more like a moon, so I used a maker and only colored the words.  I then punched it and sponged around the edges with Pumpkin Pie and Tangerine Tango.  The orange polka dot is actually the opposite side of the large piece of orange and white DSP.  I mounted the vanilla Washi Tape onto Very Vanilla so that I could pop it up. 

Be sure to visit the UDI Blog to see what the other Designers have done with this sketch!  Have a wonderful week!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Hi all!  My post is coming from Salt Lake City, Utah.  I am off at Stampin' Up!'s annual Convention learning and seeing some exciting new things!!!!!!!


Here is the sketch for this week:



And here is what I created for you:



Supplies:  All from My Digital Studio - Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper Digital Download and Cycle Celebrations Stamp Brush Set Digital Download.

Have a wonderful week and don't forget to stop by the UDI Blog to see what the other Designers have done with the sketch!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

I am officially on VACATION!!!  I love my job but I love vacation too!!!!!  On Wednesday I'll be heading off to Salt Lake City for Stampin' Up!'s annual Convention and I'll come back all filled with wonderful ideas to share! 

So, on to this week's sketch!  Here it is:




And here's my card:




Supplies:

Stamps:  Best of Birthdays
Ink:  Basic Black
Cardstock:  Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Wide Oval Punch, Linen Thread

Be sure and visit the Utah Divas International Blog HERE to see what all the other Designers have done.   Have a wonderful week!!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

I hope you all are having a relaxing 4th of July weekend!!!!! 

Stampin' Up! is offering a special Online Class teaching you all about Washi Tape!  Our sketch this week was designed with this in mind. 




Here's the card I created:



Supplies:

Stamps:  Sassy Salutations
Ink:  Early Espresso
Cardstock:  Cameo Coral, Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape

Be sure and click on my Shop Now button to check out this Online Class and Washi Tape special!!!!  The special includes Washi Tape that will be in our upcoming Holiday Catalog.  Also, for everyone who orders the Bundle (includes the Online Class and 12 rolls of Washi Tape!!!), I will be having a special class where we will make ALL the projects included in the Online Class. 

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Can it really be the last weekend of June???????  Time is flying so quickly!  Here is our sketch for this week:



And here's my card:



Supplies:

Stamps:  Kind and Cozy
Ink:  Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzaz
Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Paper Doily, 2 1/2" Circle Punch

Be sure to visit the Utah Divas International Blog HERE to see what the other Designer's have done with the sketch.  Have a wonderful week and a safe 4th of July.

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Hi all!  It's time for another challenge!  Here's our sketch for this week:



And as you can see, I blew it.  You would think that I could look at a picture and walk into another room and make a card but well.......... (sigh), at least it has three panels and a ribbon right?  Pop on over to the Utah Divas International blog HERE to see how the other Designers did it right!  LOL!



Supplies:

Stamps:  Petite Pairs
Ink:  Always Artichoke
Cardstock:  Always Artichoke, Afternoon Picnic Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla
Accessories:  5/8" Crochet Trim - Victoria

Have a wonderful week!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Well Summer has finally hit Fort Worth.  It has been pretty hot the last couple of days!  This week's sketch is really great and I think it will be a "go to" one for me.  I wanted to do a 4th of July card that was a little different and I think this fits the bill.  Here's the sketch:



And here's my card:



Supplies used:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, Brights Designer Series Paper pack
Ink:  Pacific Point, Real Red
Stamps:  Words of Courage
Accessories:  Stripes embossing Folder, Modern Label punch and Hearts Framelits

Be sure to stop by the Utah Divas International blog to see what else has been done with this sketch and have a great weekend!!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

Ahhhh!  Saturday is here!  I have to get straight to today's sketch.  You know, sometimes when you have as sketch, you look at it and aren't quite sure how it will turn out.  This one is kind of like that.  I kept looking at it and no matter how many times I looked at it and walked away, everytime I returned to it I kept seeing a Bumblebee!  I couldn't help it!  And what is really funny is that I was working on this card and kept hearing a buzzing.  I thought it was a fly but it was a little bumblebee that must have gotten in the back door.  Sooooooo, it was meant to be!!!  (Hubby was laughing at me because I had to trap the bumblebee and set it free LOL!)  Anyway, here is the sketch for this week:




And here's my little guy.  Have mercy on me because I am not an artist so his little mouth is kind of funky!



Here's what I used:

Stamps:  A Round Array
Ink:  Basic Black and Uni Ball Signo Gel Pen
Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories:  Honeycomb embossing folder, Blossom Party Originals die, 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1/4" handheld punch (non-SU), Extra Large and Larg Oval Punches and Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border.

I hope this little card made you smile.  If it did then I've done my job!  Have a wonderful week!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

What a fun weekend!  I started it out by having an early birthday lunch with my dear Husband and his two sisters at Applebees.  Yum yum!  Great food and even greater food!  Then, Sunday is my New Catalog Unveiling Party and Annual Stampin' Garage Sale!!!!!  Speaking of New Catalogs, you can see it Online by clicking on the picture in my Sidebar then just come back here and click my Shop Now button and have a great time shopping!!!!!!!!

On to this week's sketch..................Here it is!



And here's my card:



I used all sorts of new things!!!!  Here's the list of supplies:

Stamps:  Label Love
Ink:  Island Indigo
Cardstock:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Artisan Label Punch, Delicate Details Lace Tape, Simply Pressed Clay, Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds.

Have a wonderful weekend!  Till next time.........................................

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

What a week!  I am so glad it's over! A week ago Wednesday areas around Ft. Worth were hit by tornados and then this past week the Nation watched as Moore, Oklahoma was completely devastated by a tornado.  I feel so terrible for all those who have lost not only their homes but their loved ones as well.  The one thing I take heart in is how people have responded with love and support for all these communities.  God is good and is evident in this help!

This week's sketch is so wonderful!   I think it could be used in so many ways.  I saw a flower done like mine on a blog somewhere this week but I'm sorry, I don't remember whose it was.  Thank you for the inspiration though!  Here's our sketch:




and here's my card:



Supplies:

Stamps:  A Round Array
Inks:  Old Olive and Calypso Coral
Cardstock:  Calypso Coral, Tea for Two, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
Accessories:  7/8" and 1 1/4" scallop punches, Flower Folds Bigz Die, Ruffled Old Olive ribbon

Don't forget this is the last week to order from the 2012-2013 Catalog so get what you want before it's gone!  You can click on my Shop Now button to be directed to my online store where you can see what is retiring.  Don't miss out!

Have a wonderful and safe Holiday Weekend!!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge

My heart goes out to all those effected by Wednesday's devastating tornadoes.  They we all around our Metroplex area and much damage was done, not only by the tornadoes themselves but the resulting high winds and hail. 


It seems like spring just got here and now summer is coming.  With all the changes in the weather around here, people are having a lot of allegy problems.  As I was making this card, I knew I wanted to use our precious doilies and had the idea of folding them.  Here's the sketch:



and here's my card:


I needed to add a sentiment and I remembered that my up-up-upline gave us a gift at convention last year of a stamp from the Sassy Salutations set.  I chose Feel Better and I thought it was the perfect complement to my card.  Don't the doilies remind you of soft little hankies???? 

Supplies: 
Stamps:  Sassy Salutations
Ink:  Elegant Eggplant
Cardstock:  Tea for Two Designer Series paper, Perfect Plum
Accessories:  Paper Doilies, 1 1/4" Two Tone Ribbon, 3/8" White Taffeta ribbon

Have a wonderful weekend and don't let the sneezies get you!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge 5/11

Thinking about my Mom this Mother's Day weekend.  Nuff said..........

Here's our sketch for this week:



And here's my card:



Supplies:

Stamps:  Loving Thoughts
Ink:  Midnight Muse, Early Espresso
Cardstock:  Midnight Muse, Crumb Cake, Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Natural Trim Ribbon, Top Note Bigz Die


Be sure to stop by the Utah Divas International Blog to see what the other Designers have done.
Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge 5/4

Hi everybody!!!  What a wild weather week we have had this week!  80 degrees for two days then yesterday it was in the 40s and rainy!  We have a wonderful weekend in store for us though so let's start it off with a sketch, okay?

Here it is!



And here's my card:


I'm trying to use up some of wonderful Designer Series Paper before it retires to make way for some great new designs. 

Supplies:

Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Floral District Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  2 1/2" circle punch, Elegant Butterfly punch, Bitty Butterfly punch, Paper Doilies

Be sure to visit the Utah Divas International Blog HERE to see what the other Designers have done!

And speaking of RETIRING PRODUCT, the Retirement list is out and things are flying off the shelves.  Please visit my Online Store by clicking the shop now button in the upper left hand side bar.  You'll want to place your order online so you can be assured of getting your items. 

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

UDI Saturday Sketch Challenge 4/27

First of all --- Happy Birthday to my Sister-In-Law, Janet!!!  Today is your day and I hope it is wonderful for you!!!!

My heart goes out to all the people who were injured or lost loved ones in Boston and in West, TX last week.  My prayers for comfort and healing are with you all!

Here is our sketch for this week:



And here is my card:



Supplies:

Stamps:  Make a Wish
Ink:  Calypso Coral
Cardstock:  Calypso Coral, Tea for Two Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla
Accessories:  In Color Designer Brads

Be sure to visit the UDI International blog to see what all the other Designers have created!  Have a wonderful week!