Welcome back! I must get ready for this afternoon’s class, but I am popping in with a card for a couple of challenges. Creative Colour (#185) has an unusual combination: Lemon Lime Twist, Gorgeous Grape and Pumpkin Pie. I wasn’t quite sure what to do with them. The Atlantic Hearts (#621) sketch has a cascadeContinue reading “Beautiful Butterflies – Thank You”
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Thoughtful Expressions – Birthday
Happy Friday! How did that happen? Hoping that you will have a chance to be creative this coming weekend. Having fun CASE-Ing Jay Soriano’ s card for the Facebook Global Design Project (#488) challenge. My design choices were influenced by the Double D (#031925) Bird theme and Seize The Birthday (#301) Birthday and Anything ThatContinue reading “Thoughtful Expressions – Birthday”
Under The Sea – Love You
Welcome back! We are having a lovely morning for the first day of Spring. I am not ruling out rain and or frosty morning temperatures yet, but it sure is pretty right now. Several challenges for you today: Retro Rubber (#250) with an “under the sea” theme; Facebook Colour INKSpiration (#183) for the colors; AddictedContinue reading “Under The Sea – Love You”
Along These Lines – You Are The Best
Welcome back! I am having another play with the new Along These Lines stamp set, a sneak peek, from the upcoming 2025/2026 Annual Catalog. Over at Paper Players (#729), we are tasked to just use one stamped image for a clean & simple card. Crafter’s Café (#317) also has a clean & simple twist andContinue reading “Along These Lines – You Are The Best”
Love, Joy and Soda Pop
I have the pleasure of being a Guest Designer with Color Throwdown (#829) this round and I couldn’t be happier as the combination is one of my favorites. Pulling out a favorite retired Close To My Heart product, Soda Pop Paper Packet & Stickers, that was available when they joined Stampin’ Up!, I selected theContinue reading “Love, Joy and Soda Pop”
Hugs & Kisses – Friends For Life
Welcome back! I have a few things on the go tomorrow and may not have time to work on the As You See It (#343) Speed Challenge and as I have said before, it is one of my favorites. Can you create a card in 10 minutes or less? How long do you think itContinue reading “Hugs & Kisses – Friends For Life”
Textured Notes – Note of Appreciation
Time again for Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#504), where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs. Today? The card can be found on page 38 of the Jan – Apr Mini Catalog. Influences: Just Add Ink (#742) Foliage filled Sunroom for inspiration; Just Us Girls (#742) for Color; and MakeContinue reading “Textured Notes – Note of Appreciation”
The Open Sea – Cheers!
Design Team Time: This round at Cardz 4 Guyz (#368), we have an open inspiration challenge with the Letter “S”. My “S” word is Ship. Design choices were influenced by The Male Room (#196) featuring Mixed Media and I am sharing this card with Inspire Create (#188) and their current Masculine theme. Here is theContinue reading “The Open Sea – Cheers!”
Soft Spring – Simply Said Hello
Design Team Time: This round at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#459), we have a wonderful inspiration board. I was drawn to the Lavendar Patch photograph on the right. The Christmas (or not) Bingo (#12) Board – Letter “B” influenced how I created the card. Here is the result: Steps: I always enjoy the opportunity to doContinue reading “Soft Spring – Simply Said Hello”
Along These Lines – On My Mind
I am delighted to be a Crazy Cousin Guest Designer for Double Trouble this month. Next Up: Double Trouble (#187) 3-2-1 of something(s) from my stash. Okay: Three stamp sets, three images, three ink colors; and three pinks; Two gems; and One sentiment. The challenge also includes partnering with Try A Sketch on Tuesday (#666).Continue reading “Along These Lines – On My Mind”
The Inque Spot Studio 