Tropical Leaves – Thanks So Much

It’s Friday!  The end of the work week and time to think about your weekend creative plans. I have a quick little card for you today for two challenges: CAS Colours & Sketches (#529) with the Color Hue (#79) suggestion. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resembleContinue reading “Tropical Leaves – Thanks So Much”

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”

Playing in the Rain – Oh, Happy Day!

Hi!  I am actually getting the Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#444) done on Tuesday…Yipee! I created a card for the Alphabet (Letter U) challenge with the suggested sketch found on page 54 of the new Mini Catalog. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were arranged to resemble the sketch.  The Umbrella, Fox and Sentiment wereContinue reading “Playing in the Rain – Oh, Happy Day!”

Puzzled Pieces – Love You Lots

Welcome back to a brand-new week!  January is fast giving way to February and that means Valentine’s Day is once again on the horizon. I created a somewhat masculine card for several concurrent challenges: Heart’s Quest (#46) to use a puzzle piece; Festive Friday (#151) to include a love sentiment; Tic Tac Toe (#239) whichContinue reading “Puzzled Pieces – Love You Lots”

Lovely & Sweet – Birthday Wishes

Welcome back!  Had a rather busy day yesterday so I am off to the races today. Challenges: Inspire Create (#159) to use product from the new Mini Catalog and/or the Sale-a-bration Brochure; Make My Monday (#217) for a Birthday theme; Cupcake Inspiration (#585) for the colors; Krafty Chicks (#699) for a clean & simple cardContinue reading “Lovely & Sweet – Birthday Wishes”

Chinese New Year – Good Luck

I am back!  Challenges just have a way of sneaking up on you and before you know it a deadline is imminent.  So, indulge me in another card today. Festive Friday (#150) is celebrating Chinese New Year – The Year of the Wood Dragon. The year of the Wood Dragon 2024 is special.  It isContinue reading “Chinese New Year – Good Luck”

Crazy Floral Quilt – Happy Birthday

Welcome to Thursday!  Catching up after running around and completing some chores.  Much more fun to be in the Studio! Playing with the Sketch Saturday (#741) Layout with a modification to the “Quilted” side.  I selected the Color Hues (#78) Blues and the Farm Quest (#43) Quilt Theme.  The Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper fitContinue reading “Crazy Floral Quilt – Happy Birthday”

Celebrate – New Year Glam

Welcome back!  Where does the time go?  It is already Wednesday… I am combining a number of similar challenges with today’s card starting with the Freshly Made (#618) Sketch. Taking inspiration from the Inkspirational (#306) Mood Board and the TGIF (#454) Colors along with the Stampin’ Up! Only (#342) Materials with the Heart’s Quest (#45)Continue reading “Celebrate – New Year Glam”

Merry Café – Spirited Snowmen Hugs

Welcome back!  A brand-new work week and I have a fun winter card for you today. Sketch: Sunday Stamps (#326); Theme: Caffeinated Christmas Cards (#25), If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (#188) and Inspired By (#270) for both theme and colors. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card baseContinue reading “Merry Café – Spirited Snowmen Hugs”

Planted Paradise – Happiness Wishes

Welcome back!  Chasing a deadline or two…. Working with the Tuesday Morning (#738) Sketch and taking a few liberties.  I flipped it to the horizontal position and fit my three shapes a little differently and picked the Letter “O” from the Christmas (or not) Bingo Board (#5) for the elements and chose the Color ThrowdownContinue reading “Planted Paradise – Happiness Wishes”