I created a subtle masculine card with a pop of green that can be used for any occasion. The color palette is neutral enough that it is suitably feminine as well. This card was created for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (#424) using the color challenge suggested by the Paper Craft Crew (#430). IContinue reading “Bamboo Beauty – You Are So Loved Collage”
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Sailing Home – You Are My True North in any Storm
Today, I am tackling the Tuesday Morning Sketch (#609) and chose the theme suggested by the As You See It team (#252). Here is the result: Stormy weather suggested a monochromatic color scheme. Steps: Focal Image: (2⅜” x 4”) Basic White cardstock. The Rectangle image from the Watercolor Shapes stamp set was stamped with 2ndContinue reading “Sailing Home – You Are My True North in any Storm”
Butterfly Brilliance – Live, Laugh, Love
Another quick little card to enter into the Fusion Sketch / Inspiration Challenge. and The Cookie Challenge (#157) Here we go…The colors and the sentiment were chosen from the Fusion Challenge Inspiration Photo and the choice of Butterflies for the three shapes in the sketch was influenced by the Cookie Challenge. It was also helpfulContinue reading “Butterfly Brilliance – Live, Laugh, Love”
Dragonfly Garden – Thank You So Much
A quick little card to enter into the Freshly Made Sketch (#488) Challenge using the Reflection Technique. Here we go… Steps: Focal Image: The Black-Eyed Susan Floral image from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set was stamped in Soft Suede ink to the right and again on to a hard plastic sheet (much like that whichContinue reading “Dragonfly Garden – Thank You So Much”
Blossoms in Bloom – Hello
Sunday again, and I am catching up on a few more challenge deadlines. Playing with the sketch from Try Stampin’ On Tuesday’s (#508) and the colors from the Color Throw Down Team (#645). Here is the result: Steps: Rectangles: (1½” x 3½”) cut from two patterned sheets from the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper pack.Continue reading “Blossoms in Bloom – Hello”
Color & Contour – You’re Absolutely Amazing
With pride, I dedicate this card to many of my friends… Strong and resilient as Hammered Metal, you move through the world with grace and kindness. Each of you unique. I love you and you are truly amazing! Steps: Colored Strips of cardstock were sourced from my storage bins and trimmed (4” x ¼’) inContinue reading “Color & Contour – You’re Absolutely Amazing”
Rev Up The Fun! – Happy Birthday
For this week’s Case-ing Tuesday Sketch Challenge (#306), I am featuring a favorite retired stamp set. Every once in a while, you need to take a break from the new and visit with an old friend. The sketch was ideal for combining a few other challenges together: Stampin’ Up! Only (#276), Seize the Birthday (#215)Continue reading “Rev Up The Fun! – 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”
A Good Man – Dad Remembered
Having a play with the Sketch Saturday Challenge (#662): Choose from the Archives (#279) and picking the theme from The Spot Challenge (#164), the Materials from The Paper Players (#523): Tic Tac Toe Challenge with the colors suggested by the CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge (#422). Creating a dream sequence where my father is stillContinue reading “A Good Man – Dad Remembered”
Nautical All Squared Away – Thanks
So many of the challenges that I like to do have deadlines that fall on Sunday. So here is another quick post. Working with the Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge (#607) and mixing it up with the Card Concept Challenge (#156). Who doesn’t love a little Red, White and Blue? Such a fresh combination. Ahoy, there…ComeContinue reading “Nautical All Squared Away – Thanks”
The Inque Spot Studio 