What did I do this afternoon? More cardmaking, of course! First off, I was considering the FUSION – It’s All in the Elements – Wheel Wreath Sketch and Inspiration Challenge. My take-away? Earthy colors with metallic accents and circle shapes. Additional inspiration? Elements as suggested by Can You Handle the Pressure (#9) and TGIF (#373).Continue reading “Shaded Summer – Hello”
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He’s All That – Father’s Day
Welcome back to my crazy Tuesday. I am on three design teams and all of the challenges are due the same day. Always a fun time when I am deciding what to make. A friend reminded me that sometimes it is better to work smarter and not harder. So, this card will address all threeContinue reading “He’s All That – Father’s Day”
Splendid Thoughts – Sending Hugs
Afternoon playdate in the Studio. Taking inspiration from the current Time Out Challenge (#215), I selected to give you a sneak peek of a new stamp set, Splendid Thoughts that will debut in the new Holiday Mini Catalog available in July. I also decided to keep this card clean and simple. You know that isContinue reading “Splendid Thoughts – Sending Hugs”
He’s All That – Thank You
Working on a number of pending deadlines… Somewhere been day and night, we have a sunset: Time Out Challenge (#214) and along with the sun we have a beach and birds: Just Add Ink Challenge (#605) and Tic Tac Toe Challenge (#163). Bringing it all together, the Facebook Stampin’ Through the Catalog stamp set choiceContinue reading “He’s All That – Thank You”
Floral Celebration – Celebrating You
Today I am playing with a new stamp set (to me) Floral Celebration from Close To My Heart. I received this stamp set as a winner of a random draw from the Double Trouble team. It only seems fitting that I use it on the newest Double Trouble Challenge (#111). Additional Inspiration: Sketch: Tuesday MorningContinue reading “Floral Celebration – Celebrating You”
Just Because – Happiness Blooms
Happy Sunday! I have been invited to be a Guest Designer for the AAA Cards Team. What a nice opportunity to share with such talented designers. This week, the challenge (#215) is to create a No Layer Card with the theme options of Plant, Grow and/or Farm. Perusing my collection of stamps for an imageContinue reading “Just Because – Happiness Blooms”
Delicate Dahlias – Fragrant Blossoms
Hi! Welcome back. I have a lovely floral card for you today. A friend asked me to create a card for someone really special. Her favorite flowers are Dahlias and specifically pink ones… Several challenges inspired my creation: Retro Rubber (#182) Flower Power; Just Us Girls (#631) Word Week – Flowers; The Card Concept (#175)Continue reading “Delicate Dahlias – Fragrant Blossoms”
Honeybee Home – Stay Wonderful
Having a bit of a play… Sketch – Freshly Made Sketch (#534); Theme and Colors – The Card Concept (#174) and The Four Seasons (May). Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼”) Basic White cardstock. Background Panel: (4” x 5¼”) Basic White cardstock. The sentiment, Stay Wonderful, from theContinue reading “Honeybee Home – Stay Wonderful”
Amazing Silhouettes – Blue Butterfly Birthday
Hi! Welcome back. Two challenges today… Sketch, Theme and Color – Fusion (Blue Butterflies) and Sentiment – Seize the Birthday (#237). Adding the gorgeous new Sun Prints Designer Series Paper available in the current Annual 2022/2023 Catalog. Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼”) Basic White cardstock. Background Panel:Continue reading “Amazing Silhouettes – Blue Butterfly Birthday”
Perfectly Penciled – Happy Mother’s Day
Had a chance to catch up and create my card for this week’s Case-ing Tuesday Facebook Challenge (#354). Have to admit that I was a little stumped with this one. Loving all the circles but what theme, what colors and what materials to use… With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I opted to playContinue reading “Perfectly Penciled – Happy Mother’s Day”
The Inque Spot Studio 