Designer Tag – Hello Friend

Welcome back!  It has been a busy day.  Just now getting a chance to blog about the card I made earlier today. Sometimes I think there is a collective spirit running through the universe.  Several challenges with similar elements are on my radar. Just Add Ink (#678) is looking for Bright(s) and Friend.  Festive FridayContinue reading “Designer Tag – Hello Friend”

A White Christmas – Celebrate

Happy Friday!  Another card for you… The challenges: Tic Tac Toe (#234) line including Die(s), Holly, and a Wreath (albeit a square one); If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (#186) for the color; Tuesday Morning Sketches (#732) for the layout; and Happy Little Stampers (November) Anything Goes. Here is the result: Steps: All elementsContinue reading “A White Christmas – Celebrate”

Timeless Charm – Thank You

Welcome back!  Friday already…the week just slips on by. Today I am playing with the Color Dare (#573) colors and the Try Stampin’ On Tuesday (#631) sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch.  For a bit of bling, three retired Amber Gems were addedContinue reading “Timeless Charm – Thank You”

Treasured Medallion Art Card

Hi!  Who loves coloring books?  I know that I do.  I find them meditative.  This afternoon, I have a very clean and simple art card for you. Over at AAA Cards (#252), the color scheme inspired me to dig out the Treasured Medallion stamp set and my Stampin’ Blends Markers. Here is the result: Steps:Continue reading “Treasured Medallion Art Card”

Your Special Day – Inspired Thoughts

Welcome back! Another invitation…as a Guest Designer for Seize the Birthday.  It was fun conceiving and creating this card! I chose the layout from Sketch Saturday (#738) and chose to add Die elements for Happy Little Stampers (November). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch. Continue reading “Your Special Day – Inspired Thoughts”

Peace & Joy – Festive Season

Welcome back! And we are stepping back into Christmas… Let’s Play:  Global Design Project (#419); Alphabet (Letter P); and Krafty Chicks (#689). Colors: Cupcake Inspirations (#581) and Sketch: Retro Rubber (#219). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch.  Several Rhinestone Basic Jewels were added toContinue reading “Peace & Joy – Festive Season”

Autumn Adventure

Welcome back! I have the distinct pleasure to be invited to be a Guest Designer with Color Throwdown this week.  What fun and what a nice selection of colors. The illustration photo led me to the All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper and I chose the Walk in the Forest photograph design.  Such aContinue reading “Autumn Adventure”

Quiet Meadow – Heartfelt Sympathy

Sometimes all you need is a pretty piece of paper for an occasion that we often wish did not happen. For Heart’s Quest (#41) Sympathy theme I selected the colors suggested by TGIF (#445).  I love the Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper and in particular the White Painted Daisies with the Moody MauveContinue reading “Quiet Meadow – Heartfelt Sympathy”

Poppy Gratitude – A Tribute

Coming up very quickly is Remembrance Day and this is my very clean and simple acknowledgment. My choices were influenced by the inspiration listing provided by Festive Friday (#146). I opted to use today’s Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#433) sketch and share with Colorful Options (November) and Simply Clean & Simple (#5). Here is the result:Continue reading “Poppy Gratitude – A Tribute”

Garden Meadow – Happy Birthday

One more card for today as I am chasing a few deadlines.  I am giving you a sneak peek at the new Garden Meadow stamp set/die bundle that will be available as an On-Line Exclusive tomorrow (Tuesday, November 7th).  Lots of great images in this set! My birthday card is for Seize the Birthday (#272)Continue reading “Garden Meadow – Happy Birthday”