Welcome back! Hope that you are having an enjoyable week. We are experiencing some lovely temperatures here. Meaning…we have open windows and no air-conditioning. Totally delightful! Today, I am playing with Retro Rubber (#238) for their Outdoor theme choosing a favorite scene from the retired Hostess stamp set (circa 2023) Calm & Quiet. I selectedContinue reading “Calm & Quiet – Rest, Relax, Enjoy”
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From Our House To Yours
Welcome back! It is already Wednesday…boy does the week go by fast. Rumbling around in my head are two challenges that have today as the deadline. Inspire Create (#175) with a sketch and Farm Quest Country Christmas (#11) for their monthly theme. I was doing a little rearrangement of my vast patterned paper collection (anContinue reading “From Our House To Yours”
By The Bay – Happy Paths
Design Team Time: I am combining two challenges with this card. Cardz 4 Guyz (#355), where the creative focus is on the menfolk, the theme is Nautical and the Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#476) sketch where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs. Today? The card can be found on pageContinue reading “By The Bay – Happy Paths”
Leaf Fall – Thank You
Design Time: This round at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#446) we have a sketch. It presents as a Slim Line but I chose to create an A2 card. My design choices were influenced by several similar themed challenges. Sunday Stamps (#343) Inspiration Photo and Colors; Can You Handle The Pressure (#62) Twist – Leaves; Four SeasonsContinue reading “Leaf Fall – Thank You”
Happiest Day – Thinking of You
Hi again! I had some time to play in the Studio this afternoon… The challenges: Freshly Made (#651) Sketch; Color Dare (#616) Palette; Hearts Quest (#61) Elements; and Critter Crazy (#90) Theme. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch. Both the Rooster and the SentimentContinue reading “Happiest Day – Thinking of You”
Sentimental Wishes – Delivering Cheer
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#705) challenge. This week, Joanne has chosen a fun option for us. Are you team Spots or team Stripes? I selected the Atlantic Hearts (#592) Sketch for my Spots and am showcasing the Sentimental Wishes Bundle (stamp set and dies) and the Take a Bow Designer SeriesContinue reading “Sentimental Wishes – Delivering Cheer”
Wildflower Designs – Sending Happy Thoughts
Welcome back! Here’s to a great weekend and hoping you have some time to be creative. Today, I am playing around with the Just Add Ink (#717) Sketch, the Color Throwdown (#808) Palette, and the Time Out (#271) and If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (#195) Themes. Here is the result: Steps: All elementsContinue reading “Wildflower Designs – Sending Happy Thoughts”
Mid Century Modern – Birthday
Hi again! I needed a guy card. Do you have trouble creating cards for guys? I find that simple shapes and earthy colors are ideal to work with. I selected to create a Retro style birthday card for Seize The Birthday (#290) in a loose Frank Lloyd Wright interpretation of his famous window designs. IncorporatingContinue reading “Mid Century Modern – Birthday”
Full of Life – Friends for Life
Welcome back! I am totally in love with the Full of Life Suite. The Colors are just so bright and wonderful! That being said, the team at TGIF (#487) is asking us to use the gorgeous Designer Series Paper. I selected to use one of the Stampin’ Up! Sketch Templates and this one can beContinue reading “Full of Life – Friends for Life”
Thoughtful Journey – Secret Garden Celebrate
Hi again! I am having a productive day in the Studio… Playing with the Sunday Stamps (#342) sketch and the Double Trouble (#173) Three-Two-One Recipe along with the Color Dare (#614) palette. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch. The Focal Image Circle and theContinue reading “Thoughtful Journey – Secret Garden Celebrate”
The Inque Spot Studio 