Skating Party on the Pond

Welcome back!  It has been a busy Saturday, and I am just getting into the Studio… Creating a fun little winter card for a number of different challenges. Over at Farm Quest (#64) the theme is Frozen Pond or Creek and Heart’s Quest (#66) has some coordinating elements on their list…Ice Skates, White Hearts andContinue reading “Skating Party on the Pond”

Rest Relax Enjoy – Treat Yourself

Welcome back!  Friday already…here’s hoping you have some fun weekend activities planned. My card today, is inspired by three challenges: Freshly Made (#663) for the Sketch; Creative Colour (#168) for the Palette; and Tic Tac Toe (#261) for the elements – Heat Embossing, the color White and Baker’s Twine. Here is the result: Steps: AllContinue reading “Rest Relax Enjoy – Treat Yourself”

Autumn Thanksgiving

Welcome back!  It has been a busy day…but I found some time to be creative. Playing with the Color Throwdown (#820) Palette, the Tuesday Morning (#783) Sketch and selecting the theme suggested by Paper Craft Crew (#597). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch andContinue reading “Autumn Thanksgiving”

Changing Leaves – Thank You

Design Team Time: Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#487) where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs.  Today?  The card can be found on page 49 of the Sep – Dec Mini Catalog.   My design was influenced by a number of current challenges.  TGIF (#499) has an Autumn Leave theme goingContinue reading “Changing Leaves – Thank You”

Cozy Moments

Welcome back!  And just like that, another week has started… Today’s challenges: Time Out (#267) with a Cozy Theme; Color Dare (#626) as those are really cozy colors; Freshly Made (#662) Sketch, and sharing with Can You Handle The Pressure (#67) featuring Warm Drinks. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to theContinue reading “Cozy Moments”

Poppy Remembrance – No Words

Good morning!  Having a nice Sunday play in the Studio.  Aren’t weekends grand? The challenges: Stampin’ Up Only (#364) to Honor Our Heros; Festive Friday (#172) for several elements: Red, Black, Masking, Texture and Twine; and Tuesday Morning Sketches (#782) for the Layout. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the cardContinue reading “Poppy Remembrance – No Words”

O Christmas Tree – Decorative Trees

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#716) challenge.  This week, Jaydee has selected a Holiday themed clean and simple card. Clean & Simple (CAS) does not have to be so very simple.  It can have plenty of layers but should also have plenty of “white” space.   My design was influenced by theContinue reading “O Christmas Tree – Decorative Trees”

Sentimental Wishes – Someone Special

Hi again!  Lots of upcoming deadlines so, I am back in the Studio for a second card today. The challenges: Try A Sketch On Tuesday (#658) Layout; Color Throwdown (#819) Palette; and Just Add Ink (#758) Choose Two.  I opted to create another Holiday card.   Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adheredContinue reading “Sentimental Wishes – Someone Special”

Christmas Wishes

Every second Tuesday, three of the Teams that I design for fall together, so indulge me with one more for today. Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#486) where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs.  Today?  The card can be found on page 23 of the Sep – Dec Mini Catalog.  Continue reading “Christmas Wishes”

Feathered Flight – Hello

Design Team Time: This round at Cardz 4 Guyz (#360), we are asked to choose three of our favorite colors.  When designing for men, I like to choose neutral earthy colors and selected Crushed Curry, Old Olive and Crumb Cake. My card design was inspired by both the Farm Quest (#63) and Heart’s Quest (#65)Continue reading “Feathered Flight – Hello”