Wednesdays are always busy days in the Studio as that is Class Day and I sometimes do not have time to create for challenge deadlines. I wanted to play with the As You See It (#321) lovely Color palette (adding a green tone for my one neutral). But what to do with them? I selectedContinue reading “Layers of Country Roses”
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Country Flowers – So Lucky
Let’s play!! It is Tuesday and time to create for this week’s Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#457). The original card can be found on page 10 of the Jan – Apr Mini Catalog. I am not fond of Shaker Cards, so I converted the layout to a Fun Fold Card. The other challenges: Just Add InkContinue reading “Country Flowers – So Lucky”
Textured Floral – You Make me Smile
Welcome back! What a pretty Monday…lots of sunshine today…that always makes me happy. Let’s have some fun with new stuff. The new In-Color Shy Shamrock and two products, the Textured Floral stamp set and coordinating dies along with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder moving forward into the new Catalog, that will be available inContinue reading “Textured Floral – You Make me Smile”
Hello Friend
Back at it! Diving into the Stash can be fun. For Retro Rubber, a challenge blog that loves older stamps, I came across a stamp set, Hello Friend (circa 2017) that had not seen any ink. In fact, an older wood set that had not yet been mounted. So, it is now in service. Today’sContinue reading “Hello Friend”
Feather Flight – New Adventure
Welcome to the newest round of the Cardz 4 Guyz (#345) and Hand Stamped Sentiments (#436) challenges. I have combined them… clean and simple with the suggested colors. My stamp set choice was influenced by Make My Monday (#223) for Birds and Alphabet (Letter A) for Adventure. I am also sharing this card with SimpleContinue reading “Feather Flight – New Adventure”
Spotlight on Nature – Thanks
Hi again! Quiet day about the House of J, so I am able to continue playing in the Studio… This time around: Color Throwdown (#788) with Just Add Ink (#697). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the mirror image of the sketch and the Tulips CircleContinue reading “Spotlight on Nature – Thanks”
By My Side – Hello
Happy Sunday! A few more challenge deadlines today. Let’s create. Playing with Creative Colour (#136) and the Tuesday Morning (#752) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch and the Focal Circle image was popped up with Dimensionals. Have Butterflies been visiting with you yet? Continue reading “By My Side – Hello”
Country Flowers – Flower Market
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#685) challenge. This week, Claire has given us a bright and beautiful set of colors to work with. Let’s have some fun! I combined this week’s challenge with the Try a Sketch on Tuesday (#644) Layout which I flipped. I also substituted the new In-Color Summer SplashContinue reading “Country Flowers – Flower Market”
Playing in the Rain – Beautiful You
Welcome back! Friday…how did that happen? Have any fun plans for the weekend? We will be out and about and hoping for lovely weather, but I do think there is rain in the forecast. So, the Inspired By (#284) Inspiration photograph is a stroll in rain gear…and I opted for the retired Beautiful You stampContinue reading “Playing in the Rain – Beautiful You”
Country Flowers – Best Friend Ever
Welcome back! Squeezing in a little play time for a few challenges. A sneak peek of a new bundle coming next month: Country Flowers for Inspired By (#282) and Color Dare (#593). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble a version of the suggested sketch. The FlowersContinue reading “Country Flowers – Best Friend Ever”