Thoughtful Expressions – Softly Sophisticated

Welcome back!  It had been a couple of busy days, but I wanted to post the card I made inspired by Michelle Last who was profiled on the Facebook Stampin’ Through the Catalog as a Guest Designer on February 15th. She had a really cute card with an inside surprise.  I took inspiration from TheContinue reading “Thoughtful Expressions – Softly Sophisticated”

Sitting Here – Come and Sit a While

Welcome back!  Monday and a brand-new week…let’s have some fun. Over at Farm Quest (#45) the theme is Porch Furniture.  I dug out an old favorite stamp set, Sitting Here for this.  I selected the Color Throwdown (#779) suggested colors and took inspiration from the Paper Craft Crew (#556) sketch design which I flipped. MuchContinue reading “Sitting Here – Come and Sit a While”

Notes of Nature – Field Notes

Hi! A little play time in the Studio…on a rainy Sunday. Working with the Creative Colour (#127) suggestions and the Atlantic Hearts (#563) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch.  The Small Flowers were popped up with Dimensionals and three Copper Clay colored 2023/2025Continue reading “Notes of Nature – Field Notes”

Established Elegance – Birthday Card

A few things on the go today, so I am getting another card done first thing this morning! This card is a celebration of favorite retired stamp sets for the Alphabet (Letter V) for Vogue theme incorporating the Seize the Birthday (#276) colors and theme and bringing it all together with the Inspire Create (#160)Continue reading “Established Elegance – Birthday Card”

Floral Study in Blue – Thinking of You

Hi! Again, there are more color challenges than sketch challenges this week.  Lots of Sunday deadlines, and I am trying to get ahead so I can enjoy some of the expected sunshine. Playing with Stampin’ Up! Only (#343) and the set of colors given.  I opted to go monochromatic and chose Pool Party to createContinue reading “Floral Study in Blue – Thinking of You”

Circle Sayings – Happy Birthday

Welcome back! A bunch of ideas have been percolating in my brain as I pondered what to do with sets of colors, some open themes, a tool usage and various sketches. These were the ones I settled on. Firstly, the colors: Facebook’s Colour INKspiration (#158); then the theme: TGIF (#456); thirdly using stencils for Just UsContinue reading “Circle Sayings – Happy Birthday”

Butterfly Accents – Nature’s Prints Best Wishes

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players challenge.  Anne Marie has selected a favorite of mine.  Black and White with a pop of color. I selected the TGIF (#455) Sketch and the Rock & Roll Designer Series Paper for today’s clean and simple, #simplestamping card. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adheredContinue reading “Butterfly Accents – Nature’s Prints Best Wishes”

Starry Night – Winter Wonderland Silent Night

Hi!  I am supposed to be getting ready for Holiday company and what am I doing?  Playing with my stamps, ink and paper…. Deadlines are on the horizon: As You See It (#313) a speed challenge incorporating Stars.  Can I do it in less than 10 minutes? I went a little literal by choosing theContinue reading “Starry Night – Winter Wonderland Silent Night”

Dasher

Welcome back!  After lots of chores and a bit of Holiday Merry Making, I am able to get back into the Studio to play… Playing with the Global Design Project (#422) Sketch and selected a favorite retired stamp called Dasher for the Alphabet Letter R = Reindeer challenge.  I chose to keep the card cleanContinue reading “Dasher”

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”