Welcome back! There are a lot of theme and color challenges this coming week and very few sketches. Isn’t that the way it goes…feast or famine. What I always find very interesting is that with so many choices out there, the collective universe always seems to be on the same wave length…so, I am goingContinue reading “Dragonfly Garden – You Mean So Much”
Category Archives: Paper Craft Crew
Count On Me – Happy Anniversary
Another quick post. Another deadline approaching… Sketch: Paper Craft Crew Challenge (#441) mixed up with Tic Tac Toe Challenge (#128). Here is the result: Steps: The Sweet Ol’ Bear from the Count On Me stamp set was stamped on to a Crumb Cake piece of cardstock with Soft Suede ink. The image was layered withContinue reading “Count On Me – Happy Anniversary”
ABC / 123 – It’s Back to School for You and Me!
This card is a real mash-up of challenges. However, getting ready for school was one of my favorite things to do. Even today, when I pass the School Supply aisles in the store, my heart quickens…So indulge me as I take a trip down memory lane! Sketch: Sketch Saturday Challenge (#672); Theme: Stampin’ Up! OnlyContinue reading “ABC / 123 – It’s Back to School for You and Me!”
Plentiful Plants – Positive Thoughts Friendship Card
I am working on some designs for my cardmaking class tonight. Yup, I always leave it to the last minute…that is how I roll. And there is always a challenge or two that inspires me. Sketch: Paper Craft Crew Challenge (#438) and another line from the current Tic Tac Toe Challenge (#125) highlighted although theContinue reading “Plentiful Plants – Positive Thoughts Friendship Card”
Beautifully Hand-Penned – Thanks
To showcase the new Sale-a-bration Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper and how nicely it goes with the Hand-Penned Petals Suite, I chose to combine a few challenges. Sketch: Paper Craft Crew (#437); Subject/Theme: Global Design Project (#303) and Colors: Just Add Ink (#565). Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (11” x 4¼” scored atContinue reading “Beautifully Hand-Penned – Thanks”
Celebrating with Flowers – Happy Birthday
Mixing it up! Having fun combining a few challenges: Sketch: Paper Craft Crew (#432), Color: Just Add Ink (#560), Stamp Set: Stampin’ Through the Catalog (Celebrate with Flowers – June 27, 2021). I decided to flip the Sketch 90 degrees. Here is the result: Steps: Three Rectangle Blocks: Coastal Cabana cardstock. Left Block (¾” xContinue reading “Celebrating with Flowers – Happy Birthday”
You Are Simply, Elegantly, Extraordinary!
I need a bit of a break from all of the June influenced “Manly” themed projects I have been creating. We all need a little glitz and glamour in our lives. I picked the color challenge from the Paper Craft Crew (#430) and the “Mark It Up!” tools challenge from the Stampin’ Up! Only ChallengeContinue reading “You Are Simply, Elegantly, Extraordinary!”
Bamboo Beauty – You Are So Loved Collage
I created a subtle masculine card with a pop of green that can be used for any occasion. The color palette is neutral enough that it is suitably feminine as well. This card was created for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (#424) using the color challenge suggested by the Paper Craft Crew (#430). IContinue reading “Bamboo Beauty – You Are So Loved Collage”
Shapes & Colors – Happy Hello
We all learned our colors and shapes with Building Blocks. The current sketch from the Paper Craft Crew (#428) made me think of this fundamental lesson. Especially when paired up with the new Watercolor Shapes stamp set. I kept the concept but altered the design layout. I chose to use the current color challenge fromContinue reading “Shapes & Colors – Happy Hello”
Flowers of Friendship – Miss You
Catching up on a few more challenges. Deadlines are looming… Sketch: Freshly Made Sketches (#486), Colors: Color Hues (#18), Style: Paper Craft Crew (#427) and Theme: The Card Concept (#155). And this is the result: For the Color scheme I chose a piece of Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper for the Purple and colored aContinue reading “Flowers of Friendship – Miss You”
The Inque Spot Studio 