Radiating Stitches Dies – One Card, Two Ways

Welcome back!  It has been a minute…I have been busy and distracted from my blog posting.  Several classes to prepare for and celebrating with my husband. Last week, TGIF had a challenge to create one card two ways.  I missed the deadline, but here is what I chose to do. I created the Birthday cardContinue reading “Radiating Stitches Dies – One Card, Two Ways”

Land Among The Stars

Tuesday Design Time.  For the Cardz 4 Guys (#331) challenge, I have selected one of my favorite quotes and let the wonderful Designer Series Paper carry the load. Here is the result: Steps: All layers were adhered with the circle openings framing the quote.  So simple, so stunning. What a great quote!  I keep thisContinue reading “Land Among The Stars”

With Love & Gratitude – Happy Birthday

Tuesday – Design time and today I am combining the Hand Stamped Sentiments (#423) inspiration mood board with the Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#426) sketch.  Additional Challenges: Seize the Birthday (#269) and Happy Little Stampers (September) Birthday along with Happy Little Stampers (September) Dies. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the cardContinue reading “With Love & Gratitude – Happy Birthday”

Timeless Charm – Best Wishes

One last card for today… Playing with Less Is More (#491) for a clean and simple card and Color Dare (#654) for the color palette. Here is the result: Steps: Keeping it simple, the Floral panel was popped up with Dimensionals for a bit of interest. A pretty little birthday card. Thanks for spending aContinue reading “Timeless Charm – Best Wishes”

Grassy Grove – You Are Amazing

Welcome back!  Playing catch-up again.  Fantastic class yesterday and my first live video.  This card is a variation of the technique I showcased bringing together three challenges. Just Us Girls (#696) Theme Word; Global Design Project (#411) Outdoor Theme; and Paper Players (#657) for the Colors. Here is the result: Steps: An outdoor night sceneContinue reading “Grassy Grove – You Are Amazing”

Translucent Florals – Hello There

Welcome back!  And before you know it, it is Tuesday again.  Design time:  Case-ing Tuesday (#425).  Using the Stampin’ Up! Catalog Samples for inspiration and changing none, some or all the elements as you recreate a card is such a great place to start…My theme and color choices were influenced by Beautiful Blossoms (#8). AddingContinue reading “Translucent Florals – Hello There”

Happy Labels – Hello

This has been a very busy week, and I had a chance to play in the Studio this afternoon.  Catching up with Facebook Case-ing Tuesday Sketch (#424).  And combining the following challenges: Can You Handle The Pressure (#39) Theme; Tic Tac Toe (#225) Line – Layers, Die Cut(s) and Masculine; Just Add Ink (#669) Colors;Continue reading “Happy Labels – Hello”

Thinking of You – Happy Scenes

Welcome back!  I have the honor of being selected as a Guest Designer for Double Trouble for the month of September.  What fun to be a Crazy Cousin! Challenge (#147) includes Fall Colors, Pumpkins and a chance to partner with Inspiration Station (#53) for their photograph of the Fall Market Gourd Display which is soContinue reading “Thinking of You – Happy Scenes”

Toile Tidings – ‘Tis The Season

Jumping from Fall into Christmas with a Vintage inspired card. Several challenges with a Vintage theme:  Use Your Stuff (#491); Jingle Belles (#2318); Try Stampin’ On Tuesday (#621); and I chose the colors from the Color Dare (#563) Tic Tac Toe board. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card baseContinue reading “Toile Tidings – ‘Tis The Season”

Timeless Tiles – You’re Too Kind

Welcome back!  How can it already be September?  Are you looking forward to Fall? Playing with two challenges:  Cupcake Inspirations (#576) for the colors and Sunday Stamps (#316) for the layout. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch with the Sentiment popped up with Dimensionals.Continue reading “Timeless Tiles – You’re Too Kind”