Sunrise Sailing – Ahoy!

Hi again!  Another quick little card for you… How about a sneak peek of a new stamp set bundle that will be available as an On-Line Exclusive in May.  The Sunrise Sailing Bundle includes the Stamp Set and the Hybrid 3D Embossing Folder & Dies.  I wanted to have a play with it. The CreativeContinue reading “Sunrise Sailing – Ahoy!”

Hello There

Welcome back!  A fun little scrappy card for you this morning… The current Atlantic Hearts (#622) Sketch is ideal for using up some of those off cuts that result from your card making.  What better way to use them up. I selected the Facebook’s Stampin’ Up! Color (March) Palette to play with my Soda PopContinue reading “Hello There”

Floral Delight – Hello There

Welcome back!  Wednesday already…time for a spring fresh card today. Over at Inspired By (#328), we are presented with a series of floral pillows with a clean and simple sketch.  Over at Beautiful Blossoms (#27), we are given a lovely floral mood board as an option from which I drew the colors. Here is theContinue reading “Floral Delight – Hello There”

Nests of Winter – Peace on Earth

Time again for Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#505), where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs.  Today?  The card can be found on page 48 of the Jan – Apr Mini Catalog. Today’s design was influenced by: Jingle Belles (#2506) a holiday card featuring green and Farm Quest Country ChristmasContinue reading “Nests of Winter – Peace on Earth”

Petal Promenade – Friends

Welcome back!  Happy Sunday. Over at Time Out (#284), we are challenges to create inspired by Red Carpet Fashion.  I opted for a lovely floral dress worn by Zendaya at the 2023 SAG Awards. Additional influences related to my design were: Ellibelle’s Garden Party (#1) for anything in or from the Garden; Love Those PrettyContinue reading “Petal Promenade – Friends”

Textured Notes – Appreciation Card

Hi again! I had a chance to create another card post class today… Just Add Ink (#743) has a fun little sketch and Festive Friday (#180) has a delightful list of options featuring Black and White.  Let’s do it! Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble theContinue reading “Textured Notes – Appreciation Card”

Beautiful Butterflies – Thank You

Welcome back!  I must get ready for this afternoon’s class, but I am popping in with a card for a couple of challenges. Creative Colour (#185) has an unusual combination: Lemon Lime Twist, Gorgeous Grape and Pumpkin Pie.  I wasn’t quite sure what to do with them. The Atlantic Hearts (#621) sketch has a cascadeContinue reading “Beautiful Butterflies – Thank You”

Along These Lines – You Are The Best

Welcome back!  I am having another play with the new Along These Lines stamp set, a sneak peek, from the upcoming 2025/2026 Annual Catalog. Over at Paper Players (#729), we are tasked to just use one stamped image for a clean & simple card. Crafter’s Café (#317) also has a clean & simple twist andContinue reading “Along These Lines – You Are The Best”

Love, Joy and Soda Pop

I have the pleasure of being a Guest Designer with Color Throwdown (#829) this round and I couldn’t be happier as the combination is one of my favorites. Pulling out a favorite retired Close To My Heart product, Soda Pop Paper Packet & Stickers, that was available when they joined Stampin’ Up!, I selected theContinue reading “Love, Joy and Soda Pop”

Textured Notes – Note of Appreciation

Time again for Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#504), where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs.  Today?  The card can be found on page 38 of the Jan – Apr Mini Catalog. Influences: Just Add Ink (#742) Foliage filled Sunroom for inspiration; Just Us Girls (#742) for Color; and MakeContinue reading “Textured Notes – Note of Appreciation”