Layers of Country Roses

Wednesdays are always busy days in the Studio as that is Class Day and I sometimes do not have time to create for challenge deadlines. I wanted to play with the As You See It (#321) lovely Color palette (adding a green tone for my one neutral).  But what to do with them?  I selectedContinue reading “Layers of Country Roses”

Simply Zinnia Fun Fold Birthday Card

Welcome back!  Playing with a few challenges that have pushed me outside of my comfort zone.  While I admire 3D Fun Fold type cards, they are not my usual go to. Inkspirational (#313) for the Word: Fold and Creative Creases (#79) for the Stampin’ Up! Only (#349) Birthday theme using the color palette suggested byContinue reading “Simply Zinnia Fun Fold Birthday Card”

Merry Christmas White On White Card

Welcome back!  Lots going on today but adding a quick card for two challenges. Inkspirational (#312) for a White on White treatment and Farm Quest Country Christmas (#6) for a Rural Winter Holiday theme.  I used only Dies and a heavy weight Watercolor Paper. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to theContinue reading “Merry Christmas White On White Card”

Sending Good Luck – Bird’s Eye View

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#681) challenge.  This week, Joanne has a selected a clean and simple style with a Good Luck theme. A few other clean and simple challenges added a few extra elements:  Inkspirational (#311), a Balloon option and CAS Colours & Sketches (#532) for the color selection. Here isContinue reading “Sending Good Luck – Bird’s Eye View”

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”

Joyful Life – Friendly Critters

Welcome back!  A new work week and I am playing with a number of related challenges today. Critter Crazy (#83); Inspiration Station (#58); and If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (#189) all featuring animals and animal love. Working with Inkspirational (#309); Color Throwdown (#780); and Retro Rubber (#224) for hearts, colors and sketch layout.Continue reading “Joyful Life – Friendly Critters”

Stylin’ Girl – Born to Shine

Hi!  I created a delightful card for a sweet girl… Playing with patterned paper for Make My Monday (#218) and choosing to paper piece for Inkspirational (#308) and selecting the Tuesday Morning (#743) sketch to bring it all together. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble theContinue reading “Stylin’ Girl – Born to Shine”

Snow Much Fun – Snowball Fight

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#673) challenge.  Claire has selected a clean & simple card style with a Winter Fun theme.  Let’s have some fun! I selected the retired Snow Much Fun stamp set (Circa 2011) for the Retro Rubber (#222) theme, also Winter Fun and the Snowflake Stencil from the nowContinue reading “Snow Much Fun – Snowball Fight”

Celebrate – New Year Glam

Welcome back!  Where does the time go?  It is already Wednesday… I am combining a number of similar challenges with today’s card starting with the Freshly Made (#618) Sketch. Taking inspiration from the Inkspirational (#306) Mood Board and the TGIF (#454) Colors along with the Stampin’ Up! Only (#342) Materials with the Heart’s Quest (#45)Continue reading “Celebrate – New Year Glam”

Celebrate

Welcome back!  Zipping in for a little me time.  All this housecleaning etc. is driving me crazy.  Let’s play… Layout: Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#439) Sketch found on page 16 of the September – December Mini Catalog. Additional Inspiration: Themes: Alphabet (Letter S) Stars, Park Hopping (December) Holiday Lights and Inkspirational (#305) Celebrate; Color: Color DareContinue reading “Celebrate”