Welcome back! We are having a lovely morning for the first day of Spring. I am not ruling out rain and or frosty morning temperatures yet, but it sure is pretty right now. Several challenges for you today: Retro Rubber (#250) with an “under the sea” theme; Facebook Colour INKSpiration (#183) for the colors; AddictedContinue reading “Under The Sea – Love You”
Category Archives: Favorite Retired Products
Love, Joy and Soda Pop
I have the pleasure of being a Guest Designer with Color Throwdown (#829) this round and I couldn’t be happier as the combination is one of my favorites. Pulling out a favorite retired Close To My Heart product, Soda Pop Paper Packet & Stickers, that was available when they joined Stampin’ Up!, I selected theContinue reading “Love, Joy and Soda Pop”
Hugs & Kisses – Friends For Life
Welcome back! I have a few things on the go tomorrow and may not have time to work on the As You See It (#343) Speed Challenge and as I have said before, it is one of my favorites. Can you create a card in 10 minutes or less? How long do you think itContinue reading “Hugs & Kisses – Friends For Life”
The Open Sea – Cheers!
Design Team Time: This round at Cardz 4 Guyz (#368), we have an open inspiration challenge with the Letter “S”. My “S” word is Ship. Design choices were influenced by The Male Room (#196) featuring Mixed Media and I am sharing this card with Inspire Create (#188) and their current Masculine theme. Here is theContinue reading “The Open Sea – Cheers!”
Soft Spring – Simply Said Hello
Design Team Time: This round at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#459), we have a wonderful inspiration board. I was drawn to the Lavendar Patch photograph on the right. The Christmas (or not) Bingo (#12) Board – Letter “B” influenced how I created the card. Here is the result: Steps: I always enjoy the opportunity to doContinue reading “Soft Spring – Simply Said Hello”
Painted Posies – Celebrate
Design Time for The Card Concept (#215) and we have a lovely floral cake for our inspiration this month. I loved all the texture and the white space, so I chose to create a clean and simple, yet textured card. I am sharing this card with the CAS on Friday (#304) for water coloring andContinue reading “Painted Posies – Celebrate”
Thinking of You – Delightful Floral
Welcome back! Just couldn’t resist using the retired Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper again, as it was out on my desk. This time for Time Out (#283) and CAS Colours & Sketches (#555). Case-ing the lovely card from Donna Mikasa, I changed the orientation vertically but kept it clean and simple. Here is the result:Continue reading “Thinking of You – Delightful Floral”
Delightful Floral – It’s Your Day
Time again for Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#503), where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs. Today? The card can be found on page 37 of the Jan – Apr Mini Catalog. A very quick little card for you. I’m getting ready for Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage convention and I shouldContinue reading “Delightful Floral – It’s Your Day”
Holiday Celebration – Have a Cup on Us
Hi again! How about a bit more green? This time for a Holiday card. The challenges: Caffeinated Christmas Card (#39); Jingle Belles (#2505); Addicted to Stamps and More (#487) and bringing my ideas together, the Sunday Stamps (#355) sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble theContinue reading “Holiday Celebration – Have a Cup on Us”
Special Reason – I’m Lucky
Welcome back! Again, it is Monday and the start of a new week. Rainy and cool here this morning…all the reason to play with the color green. St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and so many challenges are featuring things green including: Color Hues (#105); Color Dare (#642); Double D (#030525); and PaperContinue reading “Special Reason – I’m Lucky”
The Inque Spot Studio 