Back at it! Diving into the Stash can be fun. For Retro Rubber, a challenge blog that loves older stamps, I came across a stamp set, Hello Friend (circa 2017) that had not seen any ink. In fact, an older wood set that had not yet been mounted. So, it is now in service. Today’sContinue reading “Hello Friend”
Category Archives: Retro Rubber Challenge
Nature – Earth Day – You’re in my Thoughts
Welcome back! Today I am celebrating Earth Day as there are several challenges…in the spirit of re-use and recycle, I pulled out an oldy but a goody stamp set: Lovely as a Tree. Festive Friday (#156); Double Trouble (#163) partnering with Inspiration Station (#60); Retro Rubber (#227) for the Colors of Nature; and bringing itContinue reading “Nature – Earth Day – You’re in my Thoughts”
Spring Tulips – Hello
Hi again! Guess what? Tulips are popping up in my yard. We need to celebrate! Over at Retro Rubber (#226), Stampin’ Up! Only (#447), and Make My Monday (#221) the themes are Spring, and all suggest Flowers. I just had to use my all-time favorite Tulip stamp set (Easter Blessings circa 2014). The Global DesignContinue reading “Spring Tulips – Hello”
Posted For You – Sending Love Your Way
Hi again! A very gloomy, very rainy day here. So, I am taking refuge in the Studio to create a sweet Spring card to cheer me up… Let’s play! Working with the Retro Rubber (#225) Tic Tac Toe Board: Jewels, Butterflies and Florals; Inspired By (#278) for Happy Mail; selecting the colors suggested by ColorContinue reading “Posted For You – Sending Love Your Way”
Joyful Life – Friendly Critters
Welcome back! A new work week and I am playing with a number of related challenges today. Critter Crazy (#83); Inspiration Station (#58); and If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (#189) all featuring animals and animal love. Working with Inkspirational (#309); Color Throwdown (#780); and Retro Rubber (#224) for hearts, colors and sketch layout.Continue reading “Joyful Life – Friendly Critters”
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”
Snow Much Fun – Snowball Fight
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#673) challenge. Claire has selected a clean & simple card style with a Winter Fun theme. Let’s have some fun! I selected the retired Snow Much Fun stamp set (Circa 2011) for the Retro Rubber (#222) theme, also Winter Fun and the Snowflake Stencil from the nowContinue reading “Snow Much Fun – Snowball Fight”
Timeless Tidings – Spotlight on Christmas
Welcome back! Do you ever find that you need a quick card (or two) but don’t have a lot of time? I sure do and that is why I love to create “spotlight” inchies. One great image as the focal point and a simple greeting can create a super clean and simple card. Inspiration: PaperContinue reading “Timeless Tidings – Spotlight on Christmas”
Seasonally Layered Leaves – Happy Birthday
Totally love Holiday breaks. Lots of time to craft. Let’s have some fun! This afternoon I am playing with AAA Cards (#253) and their Fall theme; Seize The Birthday (#274) for the same; Alphabet (Letter Q) for Four of something; Retro Rubber (#220) Tic Tac Toe Board elements; and Color Dare (#576) for the colorContinue reading “Seasonally Layered Leaves – Happy Birthday”
Peace & Joy – Festive Season
Welcome back! And we are stepping back into Christmas… Let’s Play: Global Design Project (#419); Alphabet (Letter P); and Krafty Chicks (#689). Colors: Cupcake Inspirations (#581) and Sketch: Retro Rubber (#219). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch. Several Rhinestone Basic Jewels were added toContinue reading “Peace & Joy – Festive Season”
The Inque Spot Studio 