I have the pleasure of being a guest designer for Farm Quest Country Christmas this month. What fun! As a crafter, especially a paper crafter, you know that we hoard all little bits of pretty stuff with the caveat “I can use this for something – I just don’t know yet when”. In this case,Continue reading “Winter Chickadees”
Category Archives: Theme Challenges
Winter Meadow – Great Friend
Welcome back! A new week has started. For today I have a study in Black, White and Gray for a few challenges featuring wintery themes that include animals: Color Throwdown (#824) and Four Seasons (January 2025). I selected the Freshly Made Sketch (#667) for its winter motif and central focal design. Here is the result:Continue reading “Winter Meadow – Great Friend”
Jolly Gingerbread – From Our House
Welcome back! Catching up on a few challenges that I didn’t have time for during the Christmas week. Ho, Ho, Ho! Design Team: Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#492) where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs. Last week’s card can be found on page 47 of the Sep – DecContinue reading “Jolly Gingerbread – From Our House”
Pretty Petals – Thanks
Welcome back. No WIFI today, so excuse any operator errors as I create this post via my phone. The challenges: Facebook Stampin’ Through the Catalog – today’s selection: Pretty Petals, an On-Line Exclusive product; TGIF (#505) Thank You theme; Color Dare (#632) palette choices – Gorgeous Grape, Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve and Pool Party; andContinue reading “Pretty Petals – Thanks”
Everyday Greetings – Birthday
Hey! Welcome to 2025. Hoping you have a great year coming your way. I had a nice holiday break but it is now time to get back to business… Design Team Time: Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#493) where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs. Today? The card can beContinue reading “Everyday Greetings – Birthday”
In the Barn – Barn Swallows
Welcome back! Taking a few minutes to play… Working with the As you See it (#338) Sketch… Influenced by: Farm Quest (#66) for what can be found in a barn; Shopping Our Stash (#537) to use something cherished / saved for a special occasion; and sharing with Make My Monday (#241) to add stitching. IContinue reading “In the Barn – Barn Swallows”
Yuletide Village – Silent Night
Design Team Time: Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#491) where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs. Today? The card can be found on page 32 of the Sep – Dec Mini Catalog. A serene clean and simple holiday card for you today that is very easy to make. Creative choicesContinue reading “Yuletide Village – Silent Night”
Welcome Door Wreath – Believe
Welcome back! The Christmas countdown has started…I am going to have to get my “chore” mojo going as company is coming and that means there is just over a week to get ready. But my Wreath is up! Inspiration: The Card Concept (#212) with a pretty wreath and color suggestion; Colorful Options (December) with red,Continue reading “Welcome Door Wreath – Believe”
Hot Cocoa Day – Have a Cup on Us
Welcome back! The sun might be shining but it’s an unusually cold day (almost freezing temps) for us in the south. Let’s say “It’s a Hot Cocoa Day”. A number of challenges that fit a “cold” theme. Addicted to CAS (#273) Code Word: Brrr!; Caffeinated Christmas Coffee (#36) to add a Snowman; and Time OutContinue reading “Hot Cocoa Day – Have a Cup on Us”
Stylized Florals – Celebrate
Welcome back! Wednesday already and I hope the week has been good to you so far… It is moody and rainy here this morning , so I just had to find some time to play as creating cheers me up. What trouble can we get up to today? Let’s start with the AAA Cards (#280)Continue reading “Stylized Florals – Celebrate”
The Inque Spot Studio 