Welcome back! A new week has started. For today I have a study in Black, White and Gray for a few challenges featuring wintery themes that include animals: Color Throwdown (#824) and Four Seasons (January 2025). I selected the Freshly Made Sketch (#667) for its winter motif and central focal design. Here is the result:Continue reading “Winter Meadow – Great Friend”
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Jolly Gingerbread – From Our House
Welcome back! Catching up on a few challenges that I didn’t have time for during the Christmas week. Ho, Ho, Ho! Design Team: Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#492) where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs. Last week’s card can be found on page 47 of the Sep – DecContinue reading “Jolly Gingerbread – From Our House”
Everyday Greetings – Birthday
Hey! Welcome to 2025. Hoping you have a great year coming your way. I had a nice holiday break but it is now time to get back to business… Design Team Time: Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#493) where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs. Today? The card can beContinue reading “Everyday Greetings – Birthday”
In the Barn – Barn Swallows
Welcome back! Taking a few minutes to play… Working with the As you See it (#338) Sketch… Influenced by: Farm Quest (#66) for what can be found in a barn; Shopping Our Stash (#537) to use something cherished / saved for a special occasion; and sharing with Make My Monday (#241) to add stitching. IContinue reading “In the Barn – Barn Swallows”
Welcome Door Wreath – Believe
Welcome back! The Christmas countdown has started…I am going to have to get my “chore” mojo going as company is coming and that means there is just over a week to get ready. But my Wreath is up! Inspiration: The Card Concept (#212) with a pretty wreath and color suggestion; Colorful Options (December) with red,Continue reading “Welcome Door Wreath – Believe”
Umbrella Days
Welcome back! Happy Sunday. I have a quick little clean and simple, simple stamping card for you this morning. Vickie has a very nice color selection this week at Creative Colour (#170), and I thought they would be ideal to showcase one of the new On-Line Exclusive stamp sets – Umbrella Days. This set alsoContinue reading “Umbrella Days”
Autumn – Thank You
Welcome back! Happy Saturday. A couple of challenges combined: The Card Concept (#211) for both theme and colors along with the Tuesday Morning (#785) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch. A Bow was added using Very Vanilla Baker’s Twine and the Leaf wasContinue reading “Autumn – Thank You”
Nests of Winter – Cardinal Hello
And…it is Friday! Lots happening today but I am sneaking a card in to meet a deadline. Cupcake Inspiration (#607) is featuring warm toasty colors…but what to do? Heart’s Quest (#67) is looking for at least three items on the list and I chose Cardinals, Woods and Woodgrain Heart which ties in nicely with FarmContinue reading “Nests of Winter – Cardinal Hello”
Be Merry Ornament
Welcome back! Already Thursday – where does the time go? I am having a play with a few CAS (clean and simple) challenges using the opulent colors and photo inspiration offered up by Sunday Stamps (#349). Additional inspiration: Addicted to CAS (#272) Ornament; AAA Cards (#279) Christmas Theme; and bringing it all together CAS ColoursContinue reading “Be Merry Ornament”
Painted Trees – Peace on Earth
Welcome back! I have a few things on the go tomorrow and may not have time to work on the As You See It (#331) Speed Challenge and it is one of my favorites. Can you create a card in 10 minutes or less? How long do you think it took me? I’ll let youContinue reading “Painted Trees – Peace on Earth”
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