Having a little fun combining a number of challenges. I sometimes think we are all on a collective wave as often as not different groups think similarly… SKETCH: Freshly Made Sketch Challenges (#493); COLOR: Color Hues Challenges (#21); SUBJECT, THEME and/or MATERIAL TYPE: The Flower Challenge (#58); and THEME and/or MATERIAL TYPE: The Paper PlayersContinue reading “Pierced Blossoms – I Like You”
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Biggest Wish – Hello
My second speed challenge. What can you make in under 10 minutes? The As You See It Challenge (#253) asked if you can do it and use Foliage as your theme. Here is the result: How long do you think it took? Steps: Card Base: (8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼”) Soft Succulent cardstock. AccentContinue reading “Biggest Wish – Hello”
Bamboo Beauty – Caring Thoughts
I decided to play with the Blended Alcohol Technique for this card. Over at Sunday Stamps (#259), the current challenge is Color and you must pick at least three colors. As a “Green” girl, I opted for what I determined to be White, Soft Sea Foam, Just Jade and Pool Party. To create the backgroundContinue reading “Bamboo Beauty – Caring Thoughts”
Blossoms in Bloom – Penned Flowers Birthday
Over at the Color Hue challenge site, the colors are Black and Aqua. Such a striking combination! I felt that the Saturday Sketch (#665) would work nicely for the idea that popped in to my head. I pulled out a piece of retired Tempting Turquoise cardstock and the matching Stampin’ Write Marker for this project. Continue reading “Blossoms in Bloom – Penned Flowers Birthday”
Bamboo Beauty – Strength
One of my favorite challenges has a deadline today…got to get cracking! The challenges that I combined are – Sketch: Just Add Ink (#558), Colors: The Paper Players (#545), and Theme: CASology (Week 392). Here is the result: Steps: Shape / Circle: (2⅝”) Shimmery White cardstock die-cut with one of the Layering Circle Dies. TheContinue reading “Bamboo Beauty – Strength”
Plane & Simple – Just WOW and have a Happy Day!
I think I will be happy when Father’s Day passes. June certainly has been the month for masculine card challenges. This, however, has created an opportunity to do a deep dive in to my retired stamp set stash. Masculine sets are keepers in my world! The color challenge over at The Color Hue (#19) thisContinue reading “Plane & Simple – Just WOW and have a Happy Day!”
Swirly Bird – Nautical Happy Birthday
Having some fun with a few challenges today. I created a great guy card for the young and the young at heart fellow! Sketch: CAS Colours & Sketches (#423), Sentiment/Theme/ Colors: Seize The Birthday – Nautical (#216), Theme: Make My Monday (#150) Outdoor Fun. Here is the result: Steps: Shapes / Circles (1) and (2):Continue reading “Swirly Bird – Nautical Happy Birthday”
Bloom Where You Are Planted – Birthday
I have been invited to be the guest designer for this week’s Tic Tac Toe Challenge (#116). So exciting! Thanks to the Design Team for giving me this opportunity. Tic Tac Toe is always fun…eight different ways to inspire your creativity. You may remember that I have mentioned GREEN is my very most favorite color,Continue reading “Bloom Where You Are Planted – Birthday”
Plentiful Plants – You Touched My Heart
This week’s Case-ing Tuesday Sketch Challenge (#305) features the new stamp set Plentiful Plants and the colors suggested by the Global Design Project Team (#293). I am back in the 70’s and in my Mother’s Living Room… Steps: Focal Image: All pieces were die-cut with the coordinating Perfect Plant Dies. The Clay Pot was stampedContinue reading “Plentiful Plants – You Touched My Heart”
Apple Pie = Special Day
Popping in for a quick post. Getting ready for today’s class and had an idea that just needed to be tried. Theme: CAS on Friday (#205) and Style: CASology (#391). Stampin’ Up! has released a Digital Download of FREE images. UNITED THROUGH CREATIVITY. You can find it at my on-line store. And this is theContinue reading “Apple Pie = Special Day”
The Inque Spot Studio 