Round Three and my stint as a Guest Designer with the Alphabet Challenge comes to an end. It has been a pleasure to play along with this group of talented Designers. This time around, Veronika has chosen the word “Gentleman” for the Letter “G” and is looking for suitably masculine cards. Inspiration: I chose theContinue reading “Happiest Day – Better Days”
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Poised Peony – Hello
Stampin’ Through the Catalog is featuring Poised Peony (page 28) today, Thursday June 27th and I decided to play along. So, I selected the Atlantic Hearts (#583) Sketch and to use a Stencil for Just Us Girls (#733) to design my card. Here is the result: Steps: A pretty Hello card. Thanks for spending someContinue reading “Poised Peony – Hello”
Unbounded Love – Sympathy Card
Design Team time. Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#465). The card we are case-ing can be found on page 69 of the Annual Catalog. Each week, a card sample from the catalog is selected and we invite you to re-create it any way you like. I was inspired by the Stampin’ Up! #SimpleStamping challenge for June toContinue reading “Unbounded Love – Sympathy Card”
Sailing Home – There is Good in the World
Design Time: This round Hand Stamped Sentiments (#441) has a great Summer Mood Board to jump start your creativity and Cardz 4 Guyz (#350) has an Anything Goes category. Gravitating towards the Sunset image, I created a card suitable for a fellow. Additional inspiration: Sketch – Just Add Ink (#707); Technique – TGIF (#478); andContinue reading “Sailing Home – There is Good in the World”
Spotlight on Nature – It’s Your Day
One more card for today… Stampin’ Through the Catalog is featuring Spotlight on Nature (page 69) for Tuesday and I am getting a head start by combining it with a number of other challenges. How about a clean and simple card? One of my favorite styles. Addicted to CAS (#261) theme – Critter; CAS onContinue reading “Spotlight on Nature – It’s Your Day”
Sketched Butterflies – Hope
Welcome back! The week begins anew… Today I am creating a card for Just Us Girls (#732)…a magnificent Mood Board with an eclectic set of colors and images. I just love the Crushed Curry but try as I might, I couldn’t get it play nicely with the Pretty in Pink. It had to be oneContinue reading “Sketched Butterflies – Hope”
Playing in the Rain – Sending Sunshine & Smiles
Happy Sunday! It is very hot here today and I am taking refuge in the Studio and having a play. The Atlantic Hearts (#582) Sketch had me a little perplexed. Wasn’t sure what to do with it. However, upon reflection I opted for the Cookie Challenge (#193) Theme and chose the Summer Popsicle Colors fromContinue reading “Playing in the Rain – Sending Sunshine & Smiles”
Sketched Butterflies – Thinking of You
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#695) challenge. This week, Ann has given us a really neat Sketch to work with. I took it a step further and created a Double Point Fun Fold card. Additional inspiration: Colors and Flight for Inspired By (#294); Stampin’ Up! Only (#354) for Heat Embossing; and ofContinue reading “Sketched Butterflies – Thinking of You”
Textured Floral – Smile
Welcome back! Happy Saturday. It is going to be a busy day. Hubby is up early to beat the heat with some garden work so, I headed to the Studio before I have to get in gear. Starting with the Freshly Made (#641) Sketch and the Creative Colours (#146), I chose to make a cardContinue reading “Textured Floral – Smile”
Beside Me – Summer Fun
Friday! Wow the week went by fast. Hoping you have a great weekend and have some time for creative pursuits… Today I created a clean and simple card for a number of challenges. Theme: Make My Monday (#228) and Time Out (#266); Style: Krafty Chicks (#721); Color: Color Throwdown (#798); and Sketch: Facebook Global DesignContinue reading “Beside Me – Summer Fun”
The Inque Spot Studio 