Thoughtful Expressions – Softly Sophisticated

Welcome back!  It had been a couple of busy days, but I wanted to post the card I made inspired by Michelle Last who was profiled on the Facebook Stampin’ Through the Catalog as a Guest Designer on February 15th. She had a really cute card with an inside surprise.  I took inspiration from TheContinue reading “Thoughtful Expressions – Softly Sophisticated”

Epic Celebration – Bright Birthday Wishes

Welcome back!  Let’s get messy… Today I created a teen birthday card inspired by a card created by Sarah Gray for Time Out (#256) and my take-aways are the Splatter / Ink Spot elements.  After all, this is the Inque Spot Studio!  Over at Seize the Birthday (#277) the optional twist is to add splatter. Continue reading “Epic Celebration – Bright Birthday Wishes”

Thanks A Latte – A Nice Cuppa and More

Shall we have a coffee, tea or hot chocolate?  For the Inspired By (#275) theme, colors and sketch.  Sharing with Coffee Loving Cardmakers for a Coffee Date with Laurel and Amy and using elements suggested by Just Add Ink (#688). Here is the result: Steps: All of the pieces were adhered in place to resembleContinue reading “Thanks A Latte – A Nice Cuppa and More”

London Calling

Welcome back!  Happy Wednesday.  One last deadline for today. Playing with the Inspired By (#274) theme. Here is the result: Steps: All layers were adhered to the card base to complete the card. Thanks for spending some more of your time with me today.   Cheers,  Jolanda! Need a card? Ask me and I can createContinue reading “London Calling”

Love Birds – To the One I Love

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#675) challenge.  Joanne has given us a delightful Mood Borad full of Love-ly images.  I selected the image of the birds. Rounding out my choices, I picked the colors from the Colorful Options (February) Mood Board and the Just Add Ink (#687) Sketch.  I am also sharingContinue reading “Love Birds – To the One I Love”

Winter Wonderland – Just For You

Indulge me…a few more deadlines are looming with similar themes. CAS on Friday (#275); Shopping Our Stash (#514); Time Out (#255) along with Retro Rubber (#223) which suggests the colors and bringing it all together the Global Design Project (#430) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were arranged to resemble the sketch whichContinue reading “Winter Wonderland – Just For You”

XOXO – Galentine Card

Welcome back!  More Valentine challenges… Inspiration Themes: TGIF (#457); Inspired By (#273); Stampin’ Up! Only (#343); and Heart’s Quest (#47) including elements; Color: Color Dare (#583); and Sketch: Paper Craft Crew (#554) to bring it all together. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were arranged to resemble a variation of the sketch. A prettyContinue reading “XOXO – Galentine Card”

My Santorini View – In the Country

Welcome back!  Happy Wednesday.  I have a busy day today with a full house for my card class, so I am getting this one in early.  Yasou! Playing with the Inspired By (#272) photograph and sketch option. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were arranged to resemble the sketch.  The Painting was popped upContinue reading “My Santorini View – In the Country”

Cozy Winter – Forever Friends

One more card for today as there is an impending deadline. The Mood Board over at Just Us Girls (#711) is nothing if not cozy. I selected the Tuesday Morning (#741) Sketch and am sharing with Time Out (#255) for their Inspired Words Week = Winter. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were arrangedContinue reading “Cozy Winter – Forever Friends”

Puzzled Pieces – Love You Lots

Welcome back to a brand-new week!  January is fast giving way to February and that means Valentine’s Day is once again on the horizon. I created a somewhat masculine card for several concurrent challenges: Heart’s Quest (#46) to use a puzzle piece; Festive Friday (#151) to include a love sentiment; Tic Tac Toe (#239) whichContinue reading “Puzzled Pieces – Love You Lots”