Sketched Butterflies – Hope

Welcome back!  The week begins anew…  Today I am creating a card for Just Us Girls (#732)…a magnificent Mood Board with an eclectic set of colors and images.  I just love the Crushed Curry but try as I might, I couldn’t get it play nicely with the Pretty in Pink.  It had to be oneContinue reading “Sketched Butterflies – Hope”

Playing in the Rain – Sending Sunshine & Smiles

Happy Sunday!  It is very hot here today and I am taking refuge in the Studio and having a play. The Atlantic Hearts (#582) Sketch had me a little perplexed.  Wasn’t sure what to do with it.  However, upon reflection I opted for the Cookie Challenge (#193) Theme and chose the Summer Popsicle Colors fromContinue reading “Playing in the Rain – Sending Sunshine & Smiles”

Thinking of You – Thoughtful Wishes

Welcome back!  Every month, Stampin’ Up! creates a #simplestamping challenge and this month it was to use the something NEW with the new In-Colors. On-Stage April 2024 was a time when all of the new products in the catalog were on preview.  Many of the products were demonstrated by a local Demonstrators.  In this case,Continue reading “Thinking of You – Thoughtful Wishes”

Layered Floral Beauty – Heart Smile

Welcome back!  It’s Monday and the start of a brand-new week.  Play time in the Studio. Just Add Ink (#700) is looking for Shimmer. I chose to create with the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder for Can You Handle the Pressure (#54) Feminine with the Pink and White Colors from The Card Concept (#206) FloralContinue reading “Layered Floral Beauty – Heart Smile”

Spotlight on Nature – Happy Mother’s Day

Welcome back!  A few of our plans got rained out today…so I am happy to be in the Studio. Today, I started with the Atlantic Hearts (#575) Slim Line Sketch. Inspiration for my design came from: Beautiful Blossoms (#16) and specifically the color palette, the Four Seasons (May) Mood Board for the delicacy of theContinue reading “Spotlight on Nature – Happy Mother’s Day”

Unbounded Beauty – You are Incredible

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#687) challenge.  This week, Joanne has provided us with a Sketch to get our creative juices flowing.  I did a mirror flip as it seemed to suit my choices better. Let’s have some fun!  I selected to use new colors and products from both the new catalogContinue reading “Unbounded Beauty – You are Incredible”

Pretty Pastel Pinks – XOXO

Welcome back!  How about a pastel pink Hugs & Kisses card today? I was inspired by Heart’s Quest (#52) Part A – Pink Ombre & XOXOXO and Part B – Stamped Hearts & Pink Heart Doily.  I selected the Atlantic Heart’s (#574) Sketch to bring my ideas together. I am also sharing this card withContinue reading “Pretty Pastel Pinks – XOXO”

Hooray for Surprises – Hello Birthday Card

Hi!  Round two as a Surprise Party Guest with the Seize the Birthday Team. The Party Topping (#283) this time is “Off the Edge” and I created a mock step fold card, so I would have edges to decorate using the delicious green/blue colors from the Sunday Stamps (#333) suggested palette and sharing with CreativeContinue reading “Hooray for Surprises – Hello Birthday Card”