Welcome back to a brand-new week! January is fast giving way to February and that means Valentine’s Day is once again on the horizon. I created a somewhat masculine card for several concurrent challenges: Heart’s Quest (#46) to use a puzzle piece; Festive Friday (#151) to include a love sentiment; Tic Tac Toe (#239) whichContinue reading “Puzzled Pieces – Love You Lots”
Category Archives: Color Challenge
Quiet Meadow – Sending Thanks
Hi again! There are some weeks when the ratio of sketches, themes and color do not balance out. Such is the case this week. More color challenges than available sketches. That said, I created another clean and simple card for Color Throwdown (#776) and sharing with AAA Cards (#257) for an Anything Goes theme. HereContinue reading “Quiet Meadow – Sending Thanks”
Cheerful Daisy – Hello There
Sunday and it is playtime in the Studio. A quick little greeting card for you this morning for CAS Colours & Sketches (#528). Here is what I came up with: Steps: The Focal Panel was added to the card base. A really clean and simple, simple stamping card. Just stamps, ink and paper. Thanks forContinue reading “Cheerful Daisy – Hello There”
Frosty Friends – Warm Heart
Happy Saturday! Bright and Sunny here, but oh so cold. So unusual for South Carolina. Reminds me of winter days back in Canada. A few challenges for today: Can You Handle the Pressure (#47) with a twist to include Snow People; The Card Concept (#203) with a New Year Love theme and winter colors; andContinue reading “Frosty Friends – Warm Heart”
Enduring Beauty – Birthday Wishes
It’s Friday in Australia and that means Just Add Ink (#685) is back for 2024 and starting off with a Floral theme. I am combining several other challenges that are complimentary. Over at Global Design Project (#428), they are looking for a CASE (copy and selectively edit) of Cindy Timmers card. My take-aways: flowers, generalContinue reading “Enduring Beauty – Birthday Wishes”
Lovely & Sweet – Birthday Wishes
Welcome back! Had a rather busy day yesterday so I am off to the races today. Challenges: Inspire Create (#159) to use product from the new Mini Catalog and/or the Sale-a-bration Brochure; Make My Monday (#217) for a Birthday theme; Cupcake Inspiration (#585) for the colors; Krafty Chicks (#699) for a clean & simple cardContinue reading “Lovely & Sweet – Birthday Wishes”
Chinese New Year – Good Luck
I am back! Challenges just have a way of sneaking up on you and before you know it a deadline is imminent. So, indulge me in another card today. Festive Friday (#150) is celebrating Chinese New Year – The Year of the Wood Dragon. The year of the Wood Dragon 2024 is special. It isContinue reading “Chinese New Year – Good Luck”
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”
Butterfly Accents – Nature’s Prints Best Wishes
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players challenge. Anne Marie has selected a favorite of mine. Black and White with a pop of color. I selected the TGIF (#455) Sketch and the Rock & Roll Designer Series Paper for today’s clean and simple, #simplestamping card. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adheredContinue reading “Butterfly Accents – Nature’s Prints Best Wishes”
Heartfelt Hello – Watercolor Bokeh
Happy Saturday! Hope you had a wonderful day. Today I am working with the Tuesday Morning (#739) sketch and the Color Dare (#582) selection. The sketch inspired me to think of Bokeh Dots and reminded me of a watercolor technique that I saw on Instagram. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered toContinue reading “Heartfelt Hello – Watercolor Bokeh”
The Inque Spot Studio 