Inked & Tiled – Dainty Delight

Welcome back!  Just want to share this card I made for this afternoon’s class. Inspired by both the Creative Colours (#138) palette and the Tuesday Morning (#754) sketch, I decided to play with two of my favorite stamp sets which, alas are retiring…Inked & Tiled and Dainty Delight. Here is the result: Steps: All elementsContinue reading “Inked & Tiled – Dainty Delight”

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”

Feather Flight – New Adventure

Welcome to the newest round of the Cardz 4 Guyz (#345) and Hand Stamped Sentiments (#436) challenges. I have combined them… clean and simple with the suggested colors. My stamp set choice was influenced by Make My Monday (#223) for Birds and Alphabet (Letter A) for Adventure.  I am also sharing this card with SimpleContinue reading “Feather Flight – New Adventure”

Simply Zinnia Fun Fold Birthday Card

Welcome back!  Playing with a few challenges that have pushed me outside of my comfort zone.  While I admire 3D Fun Fold type cards, they are not my usual go to. Inkspirational (#313) for the Word: Fold and Creative Creases (#79) for the Stampin’ Up! Only (#349) Birthday theme using the color palette suggested byContinue reading “Simply Zinnia Fun Fold Birthday Card”

Best Birthday Wishes

Hi!  I have the pleasure of being invited to be a Surprise Party Guest (Designer) with the Seize the Birthday Team for the next several weeks. A fun challenge with a Party Topping, if you choose to play along or if not, an Anything Goes Birthday option. The Party Topping (#282) this round is AnyContinue reading “Best Birthday Wishes”

Happy Birthday

As I mentioned in the previous post (A Happy Hooray), I was playing with the Color Throwdown (#787) colors, and I created a second card.  This one is a fun Birthday card that can be ideal for a fellow.   Here is the result: Steps: Lots of tactile texture for this cool birthday card.  KeepingContinue reading “Happy Birthday”

Bird’s Eye View – You’re Amazing

Happy Sunday!  All set for the Eclipse tomorrow?  Do you have your glasses?  Working with two challenges that have deadlines today…Creative Colour (#135) and the Tuesday Morning (#751) Sketch and sharing with Critter Crazy (#85). Here is the result: Steps: Spring Graduations are around the corner…but celebrating a child or a friend is always aContinue reading “Bird’s Eye View – You’re Amazing”

Sweet Thoughts – Circle Sayings

Welcome back!  It’s Saturday.  Will you have a chance to be creative?  This is the card I created today…for Just Add Ink (#696) Inspiration Photo – Cake and Colors, the Global Design Project (#439) Sweet Treat Theme and the Crafter’s Cafe (#306) Food Theme using the Atlantic Hearts (#571) Sketch.  I am also sharing withContinue reading “Sweet Thoughts – Circle Sayings”

Rev Up the Fun! – Birthday Card

Welcome to the newest round of the Cardz 4 Guyz (#344) challenge. This time we are creating with the colors Navy, Kraft and Red.  Such a classic combination. I created a no nonsense #simplestamping clean and simple card for my guy.  I opted for the current AAA Cards (#262) sketch and decided to play alongContinue reading “Rev Up the Fun! – Birthday Card”

Heartfelt Hellos – Enjoy Your Day

Welcome back!  How is it already the end of the month.  There are still a few challenges that have deadlines today… Playing with Inspiration Station (#59) and just love the color combination of the dresses and the swirling movement of the wind.  I have combined the colors with the Atlantic Hearts (#570) sketch keeping itContinue reading “Heartfelt Hellos – Enjoy Your Day”