Cheerful Daisies – Friendship

Hi again!  The other day when perusing Instagram, where I seem to get a lot of Zentangle clips, I saw one that intrigued me.  I wondered if I could do that. There are a number of CAS (Clean & Simple) Challenges about, so I thought I would give it a go. The challenges: Double TroubleContinue reading “Cheerful Daisies – Friendship”

Spring Fling – Life is Better with You.

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#686) challenge.  This week, Jaydee has given us the challenge to create a CAS (clean and simple) card with a Spring Flower theme. CAS…my favorite style!  Let’s have some fun! I combined this week’s challenge with the Color Hues (#85) Palette and the Try a Sketch onContinue reading “Spring Fling – Life is Better with You.”

Spotlight on Nature – Thanks

Hi again!  Quiet day about the House of J, so I am able to continue playing in the Studio… This time around: Color Throwdown (#788) with Just Add Ink (#697). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the mirror image of the sketch and the Tulips CircleContinue reading “Spotlight on Nature – Thanks”

Country Flowers – Flower Market

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#685) challenge.  This week, Claire has given us a bright and beautiful set of colors to work with.  Let’s have some fun! I combined this week’s challenge with the Try a Sketch on Tuesday (#644) Layout which I flipped.  I also substituted the new In-Color Summer SplashContinue reading “Country Flowers – Flower Market”

Simply Zinnia – Thank You

Hi again!  There are a few “Purple” challenges out there and this is what I created… Playing with Christmas (or not) Bingo (#6) Line “N” for Purple, Watercolor and Black along with the Facebook Joy of Sets (April) for Purple, too.  I selected the current Freshly Made (#631) Sketch for a Square card incorporating elementsContinue reading “Simply Zinnia – Thank You”

Simply Zinnia Fun Fold Birthday Card

Welcome back!  Playing with a few challenges that have pushed me outside of my comfort zone.  While I admire 3D Fun Fold type cards, they are not my usual go to. Inkspirational (#313) for the Word: Fold and Creative Creases (#79) for the Stampin’ Up! Only (#349) Birthday theme using the color palette suggested byContinue reading “Simply Zinnia Fun Fold Birthday Card”

Heartfelt Hellos – Enjoy Your Day

Welcome back!  How is it already the end of the month.  There are still a few challenges that have deadlines today… Playing with Inspiration Station (#59) and just love the color combination of the dresses and the swirling movement of the wind.  I have combined the colors with the Atlantic Hearts (#570) sketch keeping itContinue reading “Heartfelt Hellos – Enjoy Your Day”

Simply Zinnia Floral Blank Greeting Card

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#683) challenge.  This week, Ann has given us a plethora of choices with a Tic Tac Toe board.  Eight combinations, endless possibilities! I chose the top row and have combined it with the Color Throwdown (#786) palette and As You See It (#320) for the sketch.  IContinue reading “Simply Zinnia Floral Blank Greeting Card”

Fresh Spring Floral – Alphabest

Welcome back!  It’s Friday and it is the start of the Easter Holiday.  Best wishes to you all. Playing with the Facebook March SU! Colors, the Paper Craft Crew (#563) Tic Tac Toe Board, and the Sketch Saturday (#747) Layout. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resembleContinue reading “Fresh Spring Floral – Alphabest”

Simply Zinnia – Thoughtful Expressions

Welcome back!  Had a great class yesterday, but it was a full day.  Glad to be in the Studio playing with some of my new things… Easter is almost here, and there are still quite a few Spring/Easter themed challenges about.  So, let’s knock some off! I started with the Stampin’ Up! Only Challenge (#348)Continue reading “Simply Zinnia – Thoughtful Expressions”