Welcome back! Every month, Stampin’ Up! creates a #simplestamping challenge and this month it was to use the something NEW with the new In-Colors. On-Stage April 2024 was a time when all of the new products in the catalog were on preview. Many of the products were demonstrated by a local Demonstrators. In this case,Continue reading “Thinking of You – Thoughtful Wishes”
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Loyal Leaves
Alas, my time as a Surprise Party Guest with Seize the Birthday has come to an end. It has been a pleasure to create with the team. My last Party Topping (#285) this round is to “Use Metallics”. I selected the new Textured Metallic Specialty Paper and Gold Embossing Powder for my metallic elements. IContinue reading “Loyal Leaves”
Leaf Collection – On My Mind
Welcome back! Happy to be creating… Every week, the Facebook Stampin’ Through the Catalog Crew selects a couple of stamp sets to play with and today it is Leaf Collection. My creative choices were inspired by: TGIF (#473) to create a background; the Color Dare (#600) center tic tac toe line for the palette; andContinue reading “Leaf Collection – On My Mind”
Unbounded Love – Butterfly Celebration
Hi! Welcome back. Thursday already – where does the week go… I am playing with Double Trouble (#166) asking us to do a mixed-up unmatched project and partnering with Tuesday Morning (#756) for the suggested layout. I also selected the color combination from the Facebook Global Design Project (#445) and added elements found on theContinue reading “Unbounded Love – Butterfly Celebration”
Latte Love – Be Merry
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#689) challenge. This week, Ann has selected a lovely set of colors for us to use plus adding a fourth. I chose Smoky Slate as all the other three have a gray undertone. Inspiration for this card was influenced by: Inkspirational (#315) to pick a Season andContinue reading “Latte Love – Be Merry”
To A Classic – Guy Greetings
With pleasure, I accepted the Guest Designer role with the Tic Tac Toe team for Challenge Number 247. I picked the left column: Dry Emboss, Stripes and Plaid. I was inspired to create for The Male Room (#186) and Alphabet (Letter C). Choosing the Automobile image from the retired Guy Greetings stamp set. And choosingContinue reading “To A Classic – Guy Greetings”
Layered Floral Beauty – Heart Smile
Welcome back! It’s Monday and the start of a brand-new week. Play time in the Studio. Just Add Ink (#700) is looking for Shimmer. I chose to create with the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder for Can You Handle the Pressure (#54) Feminine with the Pink and White Colors from The Card Concept (#206) FloralContinue reading “Layered Floral Beauty – Heart Smile”
A Little Wild – Animal Outing
Design Team Time. This round at Cardz 4 Guyz (#346) we are visiting the Jungle, and the Hand Stamped Sentiments (#437) Sketch was ideal. Additional inspiration came from Retro Rubber (#229) for the stamp set(s) selection…something older than one year and the items on the Tic Tac Toe Board. Here is the result: Steps: AllContinue reading “A Little Wild – Animal Outing”
Unbounded Beauty – You are Incredible
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#687) challenge. This week, Joanne has provided us with a Sketch to get our creative juices flowing. I did a mirror flip as it seemed to suit my choices better. Let’s have some fun! I selected to use new colors and products from both the new catalogContinue reading “Unbounded Beauty – You are Incredible”
Hooray for Surprises – Hello Birthday Card
Hi! Round two as a Surprise Party Guest with the Seize the Birthday Team. The Party Topping (#283) this time is “Off the Edge” and I created a mock step fold card, so I would have edges to decorate using the delicious green/blue colors from the Sunday Stamps (#333) suggested palette and sharing with CreativeContinue reading “Hooray for Surprises – Hello Birthday Card”