Jolanda Johnstone

Rest Relax Enjoy – Treat Yourself

Welcome back! Friday already…here’s hoping you have some fun weekend activities planned. My card today, is inspired by three challenges: Freshly Made (#663) for the Sketch; Creative Colour (#168) for the Palette; and Tic Tac Toe (#261) for the elements – Heat Embossing, the color White and Baker’s Twine. Here is the result: Steps: AllContinue reading “Rest Relax Enjoy – Treat Yourself”

Autumn Thanksgiving

Welcome back! It has been a busy day…but I found some time to be creative. Playing with the Color Throwdown (#820) Palette, the Tuesday Morning (#783) Sketch and selecting the theme suggested by Paper Craft Crew (#597). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch andContinue reading “Autumn Thanksgiving”

Celebrate – Sentimental Wishes

Good afternoon! Wednesday already…and I got out one of my favorite 2024 Holiday sets. Had a chance to play and I created a card for: Ellibelle’s I Spy (#21) and Stampin’ Up! Only (#365), with the Facebook Colour INKspiration (#177) suggested Palette using the Atlantic Hearts Sketch (#604) and adding Stitched Elements for Double TroubleContinue reading “Celebrate – Sentimental Wishes”

Penguin Birthday Greetings

Is he not the cutest little guy! Today’s challenges: Cupcake Inspirations (#606) featuring Penguins; Seize The Birthday (#295) asking for a single stamped image. Creating with the Alphabet Letter “Q” – for Quick and Easy in mind and a loose interpretation of the Stampin’ Up! Template Number 10 Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: AllContinue reading “Penguin Birthday Greetings”

Changing Leaves – Thank You

Design Team Time: Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#487) where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs. Today? The card can be found on page 49 of the Sep – Dec Mini Catalog. My design was influenced by a number of current challenges. TGIF (#499) has an Autumn Leave theme goingContinue reading “Changing Leaves – Thank You”

Cozy Moments

Welcome back! And just like that, another week has started… Today’s challenges: Time Out (#267) with a Cozy Theme; Color Dare (#626) as those are really cozy colors; Freshly Made (#662) Sketch, and sharing with Can You Handle The Pressure (#67) featuring Warm Drinks. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to theContinue reading “Cozy Moments”

Soft Seedlings – So Grateful

Good afternoon! After completing a few chores, I am back in the Studio… The challenges: As You See It (#336) Seeds; Facebook Joy of Sets (November) Smores Colors; Crafter’s Café (#314) Anything Goes with a Monochrome Twist; and Atlantic Hearts Sketch (#603) for a clean and simple A2 Layout. Here is the result: Steps: TheContinue reading “Soft Seedlings – So Grateful”

Poppy Remembrance – No Words

Good morning! Having a nice Sunday play in the Studio. Aren’t weekends grand? The challenges: Stampin’ Up Only (#364) to Honor Our Heros; Festive Friday (#172) for several elements: Red, Black, Masking, Texture and Twine; and Tuesday Morning Sketches (#782) for the Layout. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the cardContinue reading “Poppy Remembrance – No Words”

O Christmas Tree – Decorative Trees

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#716) challenge. This week, Jaydee has selected a Holiday themed clean and simple card. Clean & Simple (CAS) does not have to be so very simple. It can have plenty of layers but should also have plenty of “white” space. My design was influenced by theContinue reading “O Christmas Tree – Decorative Trees”

Sentimental Wishes – Someone Special

Hi again! Lots of upcoming deadlines so, I am back in the Studio for a second card today. The challenges: Try A Sketch On Tuesday (#658) Layout; Color Throwdown (#819) Palette; and Just Add Ink (#758) Choose Two. I opted to create another Holiday card. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adheredContinue reading “Sentimental Wishes – Someone Special”