Design Time: This round Hand Stamped Sentiments (#442) showcases some fun summer bright colors for us to play with. I selected the Sketch Saturday (#561) layout from 2019 to play along with Sketch Saturday (#754) asking us to pick a sketch from the archives. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to theContinue reading “Attention Shoppers – Happy Birthday”
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Thoughtful Moments – Celebrate
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#696) challenge. This week, Anne-Marie has given us a Tic Tac Toe Board to work with. Lots of possibilities with eight different combinations. I selected the left-side down: Stars/Stipes, Birthday, and Twine. Additional inspiration: Festive Friday (#162) selecting a number of the possible elements; Just Add InkContinue reading “Thoughtful Moments – Celebrate”
Poised Peony – Hello
Stampin’ Through the Catalog is featuring Poised Peony (page 28) today, Thursday June 27th and I decided to play along. So, I selected the Atlantic Hearts (#583) Sketch and to use a Stencil for Just Us Girls (#733) to design my card. Here is the result: Steps: A pretty Hello card. Thanks for spending someContinue reading “Poised Peony – Hello”
Playing in the Rain – Sending Sunshine & Smiles
Happy Sunday! It is very hot here today and I am taking refuge in the Studio and having a play. The Atlantic Hearts (#582) Sketch had me a little perplexed. Wasn’t sure what to do with it. However, upon reflection I opted for the Cookie Challenge (#193) Theme and chose the Summer Popsicle Colors fromContinue reading “Playing in the Rain – Sending Sunshine & Smiles”
Sketched Butterflies – Thinking of You
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#695) challenge. This week, Ann has given us a really neat Sketch to work with. I took it a step further and created a Double Point Fun Fold card. Additional inspiration: Colors and Flight for Inspired By (#294); Stampin’ Up! Only (#354) for Heat Embossing; and ofContinue reading “Sketched Butterflies – Thinking of You”
Beside Me – Summer Fun
Friday! Wow the week went by fast. Hoping you have a great weekend and have some time for creative pursuits… Today I created a clean and simple card for a number of challenges. Theme: Make My Monday (#228) and Time Out (#266); Style: Krafty Chicks (#721); Color: Color Throwdown (#798); and Sketch: Facebook Global DesignContinue reading “Beside Me – Summer Fun”
Summer Fresh Florals – What I Love
Welcome back! On Tuesday, a whole round of new challenges pop up, and I got inspired to create this card for them. First up…Shopping Our Stash (#524) is asking us to use buttons. It has been a minute since they were all the rage. Coincidently, the Tuesday Morning Sketch (#761) also features a button. NowContinue reading “Summer Fresh Florals – What I Love”
Poised Peony – Unbounded Love
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#694) challenge. This week, LeAnne has opted for a CAS (clean and simple) card with an Encouragement or Sympathy theme. I am a tad sad. I moved to the US in 2006 and my first and therefore longest American friend just recently passed away. Her love, caringContinue reading “Poised Peony – Unbounded Love”
The Best There Is – Father’s Day
Welcome back! Happy Saturday. Mixing it up for a Father’s Day card: Paper Craft Crew (#574) Theme, Creative Colour (#145), and Judy’s Freshly Made (#640) Sketch. Here is the result: Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch. The Matted Sentiment was popped up with DimensionalsContinue reading “The Best There Is – Father’s Day”
Tea Party – Thank You
Hi! I have a bit more time today, so I am playing with a few more challenges. Over at Retro Rubber (#232), the site that celebrates all older and most loved stamp sets has a nice Sketch to use. I married this up with the Color Hues (#88) pairing and the As You See ItContinue reading “Tea Party – Thank You”