No end of wonderful challenges to keep me busy… Sketch – Try Stampin’ on Tuesday (#304); Subject – Seize the Birthday (#213) and Theme – Paper Players (#539). And this is the result: Steps: For my Furry Friend, I chose the Lion from the retired Wild About You stamp set. I tilted the Basic WhiteContinue reading “Wild About You – Happy Birthday”
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Inspired Thoughts – You Make a Difference
Enjoying time in the Studio and working on another round of challenges…Inspiration came from the following: Sketch – Sketch Saturday (#658); Color – Fab Friday (#212) and Technique – TGIF (#314) And this is the result: Steps: To create the Ombre effect on my three panel strips (⅝” x 3”), I used a variety ofContinue reading “Inspired Thoughts – You Make a Difference”
Stay Brave
A quick little card for the current CAS Color & Sketch Challenge #417. The Handwritten Sentiments stamp set from the Dina Wakley collection was still on my work table. I wondered whether any of the sentiments could be used to replicate the diagonal pattern and make sense if they were grouped together. I chose: Don’tContinue reading “Stay Brave”
Beautiful Brushstrokes – Weekend Challenge – Paper Pumpkin Alternative
On this 5th Friday in April, I decided to play with an older Paper Pumpkin kit and see what I could make with it. I pulled the February 2021 kit – Bouquet of Hope. My goal was to create a card using the MOJO Monday Sketch #558. What was still in the box? Remember thisContinue reading “Beautiful Brushstrokes – Weekend Challenge – Paper Pumpkin Alternative”
Grace’s Garden – Positive Thoughts
Another fun evening…Christine Bertram’s Mystery Stamp Night for April. Christine provides you with Clue #1. These are the materials you need to prepare before she goes live. Following subsequent clues, you create your card in real time. But never fear, if you miss the live broadcast, you can always watch the replay. Select a pieceContinue reading “Grace’s Garden – Positive Thoughts”
Butterfly Bijou – You are Tea-riffic
I entered The Tea Swap over at Joy of Sets and it just so happens that the Just Add Ink Challenge – JAI551 this week is to create something Three-Dimensional. How fortuitous for me because I get to share this with more people. And this is the result: For some time now, I have seenContinue reading “Butterfly Bijou – You are Tea-riffic”
Butterfly Bijou – Making Magic
Another challenge deadline is coming up fast. I really liked the suggested sketch this week from the Paper Craft Crew – PCC423 and played with the current colors suggested by the Global Design Team – GDP289. I have been creating projects with the Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper and had a few pieces on myContinue reading “Butterfly Bijou – Making Magic”
Be Awesome – There is Nothing Better!
I created this card for the Colour INKspiration Challenge – CI97. These are fun colors to work with. To create my color collage, I chose to use the backside of Dots from the Life is Beautiful stamp set. The colors: Rococo Rose, Calypso Color, Pumpkin Pie and Crushed Curry were stamped off once and randomlyContinue reading “Be Awesome – There is Nothing Better!”
You’re The Best – Boho Indigo Study in Texture
Created a card for the Freshly Made Sketches Team – FMS476. A two color: Blue and White creation using a particular favorite, the Boho Indigo Product Medley All-Inclusive Kit. Here is what I created: Working bottom to top. Card Base (8½” x 5½” scored at 4 ¼”) Basic White. Accent Panel (4⅛” x 5⅜”) MistyContinue reading “You’re The Best – Boho Indigo Study in Texture”
One Single Life – Timeless Floral
Time for this week’s Sunday Sketch – SS045. I chose to use the colors suggested by the Color Throw Down Team – CTD633. A very soft and subtle palette. Here is what I created: These are the steps I followed: For the light blue, I selected to use Seaside Spray. The card base and theContinue reading “One Single Life – Timeless Floral”
The Inque Spot Studio 