Yellow Tulips – My Mother’s Favorite

Easter is on its way…and I just knew that I could not show up at my mother’s house without a bright beautiful bunch of tulips.  I am ever so happy when they pop up in my yard as they always remind me of her. Combining As You See It (#318) with both the Global DesignContinue reading “Yellow Tulips – My Mother’s Favorite”

Detailed Dogwood – Heartfelt Hellos

A quiet Sunday and a great day to be in the Studio.  I have another card for you today… Over at TGIF (#460), the challenge is to use products from the Sale-a-bration Brochure that you can get for free with a qualifying purchase. Over at As You See It (#317), the challenge is to useContinue reading “Detailed Dogwood – Heartfelt Hellos”

Hills of Tuscany – Sepia Study

Hi!  Back again for the Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#446) sketch where we select a card sample from one of the Stampin’ Up! catalogs. Today’s sketch is found on page 30 of the January – April Mini Catalog. I kept the layout pretty much the same but changed out the stamp set, showcasing the Hills of TuscanyContinue reading “Hills of Tuscany – Sepia Study”

Translucent Florals – Four Square

Welcome back!  We had a really great class this afternoon.  I taught the Four-Square Stamping Technique and played around with the As You See It (#315) Colors for a truly #simplestamping card.  Just Stamps, Ink and Paper. Here is the result: Steps: All layers were adhered together.  I added a couple of Brushed Brass ButterfliesContinue reading “Translucent Florals – Four Square”

By My Side – Mitten Weather Birthday

Welcome back!  Is it cold in your neck of the world?  Lots of snow and it’s time for those mittens. As You See It (#314) is back for 2024 with a cool sketch. My choices were influenced by Inspired By (#271) for the theme, texture and general coloring which tied in well with the ColorContinue reading “By My Side – Mitten Weather Birthday”

Starry Night – Winter Wonderland Silent Night

Hi!  I am supposed to be getting ready for Holiday company and what am I doing?  Playing with my stamps, ink and paper…. Deadlines are on the horizon: As You See It (#313) a speed challenge incorporating Stars.  Can I do it in less than 10 minutes? I went a little literal by choosing theContinue reading “Starry Night – Winter Wonderland Silent Night”

Joy of Noel – Season of Sparkle

Welcome back!  I missed you.  I had a very lovely but busy weekend with friends and family. I am happy to be back in the Studio.  Today, I am playing with Inkspirational (#303) for a Season, and I chose Christmas; As You Can See It (#312) for a Holiday themed card; CAS Colours & SketchesContinue reading “Joy of Noel – Season of Sparkle”

Joy of Noel – Holiday Card

Welcome back!  Friday already…where does the time go? Back to the Christmas cards.  Today I am playing with these challenges: As You See It (#311) for their Holiday Recipe of ingredients; Tic Tac Toe (#233) for a line of the board; the colors suggested by Facebook Colour INKSspiration (#154); and bringing it all together withContinue reading “Joy of Noel – Holiday Card”

Timeless Charm – Just Wanted to Say

Welcome back!  Studio time after spending the day in the city. For the color challenge over at the Global Design Project (#417), I chose the Try Stampin’ On Tuesday (#629) sketch and added the material challenge from As You See It (#310). Let’s have some fun! Here is the result: Steps: All elements were arrangedContinue reading “Timeless Charm – Just Wanted to Say”

Bird’s Eye View – Hello

Welcome to the middle of the week!  Had a lovely class this afternoon and now I am catching a deadline. Playing with the colors from As You See It (#309) and predominately the sketch from Inspired By (#258) incorporating the Fall copper color found in the grass, hay, leaves and trees.  Instead of Pumpkins, IContinue reading “Bird’s Eye View – Hello”