Back again! A few more challenges… Facebook Colour INKspiration Challenges are a favorite and the pastels or subtle color collection is one I generally struggle with. So, what to do with (#160)? Then along comes a sketch from Atlantic Hearts (#567) and the light bulb went off! Here is the result: Steps: All elements wereContinue reading “Looped Circle Birthday Card”
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Stippled Roses – Sending Thanks
Welcome back! Friday again…and the weekend is almost here…but first a few challenges. Over at The Flower Challenge (#89), a square card is desired. The current Freshly Made (#626) sketch is also square, and I chose the to use the Color Throwdown (#783) suggestions because they were ideal colors for flowers. I am also sharingContinue reading “Stippled Roses – Sending Thanks”
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”
On the Grow – Perfect Adventure
Design Team Time. This round at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#433), we are using the colors: Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry and Flirty Flamingo or a close match if you do not use Stampin’ Up! colors. I have to say I was struggling for inspiration. At the moment Easter and St. Pat’s are everywhere and these colorsContinue reading “On the Grow – Perfect Adventure”
Hello, Friend
Welcome back! Monday again…and we are off to a fine start with a clean and simple card. Over at CAS of Friday (#278) the theme is Hello. Over at Addicted to CAS (#253) the theme is Friends. I selected the Freshly Made (#625) Sketch and the Color Dare (#589) palette for the card. Here isContinue reading “Hello, Friend”
A Winter Cup of Joy
Back again! One more deadline… Over at Caffeinated Christmas (#27) we are asked to add Green. Over at Jingle Belles (#2405) we are asked to use Die Cuts. Over at Farm Quest’s Country Christmas (#5) we need a bit of Outdoor warmth. Imagine a Coffee and a Blanket while sitting around a fire. Bringing theseContinue reading “A Winter Cup of Joy”
Floral Cake – Happy Birthday
Catching up with a challenge or two…and playing with the Mood Board over at INKspirational (#310) incorporating elements from the Heart’s Quest (#49) A & B themes and bringing these ideas together with the current Tuesday Morning (#746) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: The Cake was set to the right to accommodate the greetingContinue reading “Floral Cake – Happy Birthday”
Rainy Days – All Weather Friends
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#679) challenge. This week, Claire has selected the theme Rainy Days. I was inspired by the bottom left Window and the upper right Rain Boots. I opted to use the Triple Play colors suggested by Color Dare (#590) and CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) a card createdContinue reading “Rainy Days – All Weather Friends”
Posted For You – Sending Love Your Way
Hi again! A very gloomy, very rainy day here. So, I am taking refuge in the Studio to create a sweet Spring card to cheer me up… Let’s play! Working with the Retro Rubber (#225) Tic Tac Toe Board: Jewels, Butterflies and Florals; Inspired By (#278) for Happy Mail; selecting the colors suggested by ColorContinue reading “Posted For You – Sending Love Your Way”
Echinacea – Neutral Tone Study
Again, it is Friday! How does that happen? The week just flew by… Putting together an idea for a few challenges: I started with the Color Board over at Sunday Stamps (#328) full of my favorite Neutral colors. Influenced by Tic Tac Toe (#242) to add a Floral element and add some Embossing using theContinue reading “Echinacea – Neutral Tone Study”
The Inque Spot Studio 