October 9th, 2020 – Hallowe’en This week the chosen theme for Simple Stamping is Hallowe’en. Such fun to see the children in their costumes as they pop around for treats. I wanted to feature the multi-occasion stamp set, Festive Post and the matching Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch. This great little stamp set covers you forContinue reading “Friday Simple Stamping”
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Paper Pumpkin Play Date – Frights & Delights
October 8, 2020 Getting in to the SPIRIT, I chose the SEPTEMBER 2018 – FRIGHTS & DELIGHTS kit. This kit featured cellophane treat bags to give to the Ghosts & Goblins that arrive at your door on Hallowe’en! Today, I am featuring alternative uses for the cellophane bags. How about we cut them apart… SpookyContinue reading “Paper Pumpkin Play Date – Frights & Delights”
Birthday Cheer
October 6, 2020 Global Design Project #261 – #GDP261 – Color Challenge Case-ing Tuesday #272 (August – December 2020 Mini Catalog, page 36) This week, the Color Combo challenge has a great mix of colors and I decided to combine them with today’s Case-ing Tuesday #272 challenge. Key elements from the sample from the Mini CatalogContinue reading “Birthday Cheer”
Sunday Sketch – SS023
October 4th, 2020 Thanks Have you ever made a card with no stamp and / or no ink? When I was deciding what stamped image to use for today’s sketch, I thought about trees. Should it be Fall or Christmas? I made a Christmas card last week. Okay, then an Autumn card… Then I thoughtContinue reading “Sunday Sketch – SS023”
Saturday Keep Stamping – Two Cut / Three Card Pattern
October 3rd, 2020 This week my challenge is to use a layout from Just Add Ink that I originally found on Pinterest. I nicknamed it the Two Cut/Three Card Pattern. Essentially, you choose three pieces of paper. All cardstock, all patterned paper or a combination of both. All three pieces are cut to the sameContinue reading “Saturday Keep Stamping – Two Cut / Three Card Pattern”
Friday Simple Stamping
October 2nd, 2020 – Fall Florals This week the my chosen theme for Simple Stamping is Fall Florals. I am not ready for Hallowe’en or Thanksgiving…but I am enjoying the colors of fall. Taking a trip to the Nursery, the explosion of colors in the different varieties of Fall Mums makes me happy! I wantedContinue reading “Friday Simple Stamping”
Paper Pumpkin Play Date – Blissful Blooms
October 1, 2020 Out of the cupboard, out of the box came the AUGUST 2018 – BLISSFUL BLOOMS kit. This kit featured lovely colored preprinted card bases, labels, a stamp set full of sentiments and lovely accent floral builder stamps. Today, I want to welcome Fall. You Make Me So Happy The purple blossom onContinue reading “Paper Pumpkin Play Date – Blissful Blooms”
Sunshine
October 1, 2020 Global Design Project – GPD260 – CASE (Copy And Selectively Edit) This week, the challenge is to case the following card created by Su Mohr. I decided to flip it because I wanted to use the larger sentiment from the stamp set Ridiculously Awesome and add more color with the Ornate GardenContinue reading “Sunshine”
Upcoming Challenges and Studio Classes
Wednesday, September 28th, 2020 I wanted to let you know that I will be celebrating WORLD CARD MAKING DAY on Saturday, October 3rd. Come by the Studio, create a card to mail and be counted in the 2nd annual World Card Sending Week. While you are here, create additional cards for only $2.50 each. LetContinue reading “Upcoming Challenges and Studio Classes”
September Round-Up
September 30, 2020 It was a truly busy here at the Inque Spot Studio. I am happy to report that I have resumed my in-person classes, albeit limited in seating due to social distancing. It has been wonderful to see your faces again and have a few laughs as we craft. That said, I wasContinue reading “September Round-Up”