What fun! I have been selected to be a Guest Designer for Color Throwdown this round. The Colors are so fun and bright. A ton of possibilities. My major design influence was Park Hopping – My Happy Place (October) and the tradition of Dia de los Muertos to celebrate those that we have loved. IContinue reading “Dia de los Muertos – Blessed”
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Thinking of You – Amber Autumn
Design Time for The Card Concept (#220) and we have a Cozy Fall themed inspiration photo this month. I picked up on the Knitted Throw, Book Pages, Pumpkins and Colors. I opted for a clean and layered styling for this card choosing the Sunday Stamps (#370) Sketch. I am also sharing this card with InspiredContinue reading “Thinking of You – Amber Autumn”
Joyful Tidings – Home for Christmas
Welcome back! Design Team Time for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (#650). Lots of possibilities with this one! Design influences: Jingle Belles (#2520) for the theme and Color Throwdown (#842) for the palette. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch. Both the Swag Wreath andContinue reading “Joyful Tidings – Home for Christmas”
Awash in Beauty – Birthday Wishes
Hi again! One more card for today… This time around I am playing with: Cupcake Inspirations (#627) for the Palette; Krafty Chicks (#789) for the Theme; Freshly Made (#706) for the Sketch and sharing with Beautiful Blossoms (#33) as I chose to add Flowers. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to theContinue reading “Awash in Beauty – Birthday Wishes”
Darling Baby – A Little Wild Lion
Welcome back! Wow, it is already Thursday…let’s have some fun… Challenges for today include: Color Dare (#670) for the Palette; The Male Room (#300) for the Theme; Critter Crazy (#103) for the Subject Choice and AAA Cards (#300) for the CAS Style and the Sketch which I flipped to the vertical position. Here is theContinue reading “Darling Baby – A Little Wild Lion”
Noel – Winter Scenes
Welcome back! I found a bit of time to create today. We had a great class this afternoon…if you are local, you should come and have fun with us. Combining the As You See It (#357) Color Palette and taking inspiration from the photograph with the Paper Players (#757) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps:Continue reading “Noel – Winter Scenes”
Let It Ride – Go For It
Design Team Time: This round at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#473), we have a cool sketch. My design choices were influenced by: Festive Friday (#194) with a list of options and Time Out (#298), with another list of options. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch. Continue reading “Let It Ride – Go For It”
Picture Perfect – Greeting Card Kids
Welcome back! Monday and the start of a brand-new week. The challenges: If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (#208) for a Back to School theme; Color Dare (#671) for the Palette and bringing it all together with the current Freshly Made (#705) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were then adhered toContinue reading “Picture Perfect – Greeting Card Kids”
Amber Autumn – You Make a Difference
Hi again! I love Sunday’s – lots of time to play… The challenge: Stampin’ Up! Only (#385) to CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) a card created by Cynthia Stevenson. I did a little digging into her Pinterest Board and selected a card. Elements cased were the layout and the stenciled background omitting the ribbon. TheContinue reading “Amber Autumn – You Make a Difference”
Gift of Joy – Just Because
Welcome back! Hope you have some time to be creative today… I have a quick little love card for you this morning for the Alphabet Challenge – Letter L. Here is the result: Steps: A sweet card to brighten someone’s day! Thanks for spending some of your time with me today. Cheers, Jolanda! Need aContinue reading “Gift of Joy – Just Because”