Welcome back! Friday…how did that happen? Have any fun plans for the weekend? We will be out and about and hoping for lovely weather, but I do think there is rain in the forecast. So, the Inspired By (#284) Inspiration photograph is a stroll in rain gear…and I opted for the retired Beautiful You stampContinue reading “Playing in the Rain – Beautiful You”
Category Archives: Inspiration Challenge
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 Patterns – Happy Holidays
Welcome back! A few more deadlines… Playing with Jingle Belles (#2407) and choosing a Cookie for inspiration and using the color palette from Cupcake Inspirations (#591) and bringing them together, the Paper craft Crew (#564) sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble a version of theContinue reading “Merry Patterns – Happy Holidays”
Sunshine and Rainbows
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#684) challenge. This week, Anne Marie has given us a lovely colorful Inspiration Board entitled Sunshine & Rainbows. Let’s have some fun! I combined this week’s challenge with a few others that have a similar theme: Inspired By (#283) for the Sketch, Colors and Umbrellas; Four SeasonsContinue reading “Sunshine and Rainbows”
Sweet Thoughts – Circle Sayings
Welcome back! It’s Saturday. Will you have a chance to be creative? This is the card I created today…for Just Add Ink (#696) Inspiration Photo – Cake and Colors, the Global Design Project (#439) Sweet Treat Theme and the Crafter’s Cafe (#306) Food Theme using the Atlantic Hearts (#571) Sketch. I am also sharing withContinue reading “Sweet Thoughts – Circle Sayings”
Nature – Earth Day – You’re in my Thoughts
Welcome back! Today I am celebrating Earth Day as there are several challenges…in the spirit of re-use and recycle, I pulled out an oldy but a goody stamp set: Lovely as a Tree. Festive Friday (#156); Double Trouble (#163) partnering with Inspiration Station (#60); Retro Rubber (#227) for the Colors of Nature; and bringing itContinue reading “Nature – Earth Day – You’re in my Thoughts”
Country Flowers – Best Friend Ever
Welcome back! Squeezing in a little play time for a few challenges. A sneak peek of a new bundle coming next month: Country Flowers for Inspired By (#282) and Color Dare (#593). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble a version of the suggested sketch. The FlowersContinue reading “Country Flowers – Best Friend Ever”
Bird House – Hello
Design Team Time. This round at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#435), we have a wonderful Inspiration Board. So many lovely Spring images to spark your creativity. I selected the “stack of bird houses” photograph and picked my color palette from there too! Inspiration for my overall design was influenced by CAS on Friday (#280) to useContinue reading “Bird House – Hello”
Heartfelt Hellos – Enjoy Your Day
Welcome back! How is it already the end of the month. There are still a few challenges that have deadlines today… Playing with Inspiration Station (#59) and just love the color combination of the dresses and the swirling movement of the wind. I have combined the colors with the Atlantic Hearts (#570) sketch keeping itContinue reading “Heartfelt Hellos – Enjoy Your Day”
Cheerful Daisies – Notes of Nature Birthday
Playtime!! It is so good to be back in the Studio. Several related challenges: Seize the Birthday (#279) creating a matching tag; Tic Tac Toe (#243) Style, Color, Materials; Festive Friday (#155) also for Color, Materials and Sentiment; Inspired By (#281) for Daisies and Color; and bringing it all together, Try a Sketch on TuesdayContinue reading “Cheerful Daisies – Notes of Nature Birthday”
The Inque Spot Studio 