Stippled Roses – Sending Thanks

Welcome back!  Friday again…and the weekend is almost here…but first a few challenges. Over at The Flower Challenge (#89), a square card is desired. The current Freshly Made (#626) sketch is also square, and I chose the to use the Color Throwdown (#783) suggestions because they were ideal colors for flowers. I am also sharingContinue reading “Stippled Roses – Sending Thanks”

Everlasting Beauty – Happy Anniversary

And it is already Wednesday!  Getting this one in before everyone arrives for class this afternoon. Frosted Pinks for The Flower Challenge (#88); Four Seasons (February); and Color Dare (#587) along with the CAS Colours & Sketches (#531) layout which I flipped to the vertical position. Here is the result: Steps: A very clean andContinue reading “Everlasting Beauty – Happy Anniversary”

Floral Birthday Wishes

Welcome back!  Let’s play… Inspiration: The Flower Challenge (#87) for Subject and the addition of Gold; Color: Colorful Options (December) Silver & Gold and always a Rainbow; Materials: Inkspirational (#304) Add Glitter; Layout: Facebook’s Case-ing Tuesday (#438) Sketch found on page 38 of the September – December Mini Catalog. Here is the result: Steps: ThereContinue reading “Floral Birthday Wishes”

Timeless Charm – Floral Thanks

Good Morning!  The Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend has started in the House of J.  A quick little card to make a couple of deadlines… Are you a purse and/or bag lover?  I know that I am attracted to all things pretty and the inspiration photo from Time Out (#251) of the lovely Floral Bag provided theContinue reading “Timeless Charm – Floral Thanks”

Timeless Arrangements – Floral Spray

Hi, welcome back!  This morning I am celebrating The Flower Challenge for their 7th Anniversary. There are a few other challenges with a Floral theme: Double Trouble (#150) partnering with The Crafter’s Café (#302), so I will share this card with them also.  I selected the colors from Just Add Ink (#674) and the TGIFContinue reading “Timeless Arrangements – Floral Spray”

Timeless Arrangements – Floral Thanks

One more for the day!  Happy Sunday… Playing with the Atlantic Hearts (#536) Sketch, the Color Throwdown (#754) Palette, and the Flower Challenge (#83) to include Spots or Stripes (I added both). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch.  These colors look great together andContinue reading “Timeless Arrangements – Floral Thanks”

Sending Loving Thoughts – Rosy Ranunculus

Welcome back!  Class is finished for today and I have a bit of play time… Working with The Flower Challenge (#82) for a Floral CAS (clean and simple) card and the Inspired By (#244) Inspiration Photo.  I chose the central line from Tic Tac Toe (#215) Pink, Encouragement and Square so that I could incorporateContinue reading “Sending Loving Thoughts – Rosy Ranunculus”

Yellow Primroses – Irresistible Blooms Miss You

Welcome back!  Happy Friday…still catching up from being away.  Colors: Paper Players (#644); Theme: The Flower Challenge (#81) and the Facebook Joy of Sets (June) for the current Atlantic Hearts (#529) Sketch. Here is the result. Steps: Using the products from the On-Line Exclusive Irresistible Blooms Suite. Putting it all together, the stamped Vellum wasContinue reading “Yellow Primroses – Irresistible Blooms Miss You”

Helping Me Grow – Friend

Still catching up…always takes some time to get back into the groove when you take a break. Several Challenges: Just Add Ink (#651) for the color and floral inspiration; Retro Rubber (#206) for the choices; Happy Little Stampers – Stencils and Watercolor; The Flower Challenge (#80) as I opted for Flowers instead of Teacups; andContinue reading “Helping Me Grow – Friend”

Pretty Petals – Wonderful Mother

Hi!  Getting a chance to create another clean and simple, simple stamping card for a few challenges. Playing with The Flower Challenge (#79); Double Trouble (#136) partnering with Beautiful Blossoms (#4) and choosing the colors from Inspire Create (#140). Here is the result: Steps: The Focal Panel was added to the card base and theContinue reading “Pretty Petals – Wonderful Mother”