And now for something completely different…over at Happy Little Stampers there is a monthly Christmas Challenge and while I don’t usually start thinking Christmas until August/September, I thought, why not? The Saturday Sketch Challenge (#664) seemed to be a good fit for one of my all-time favorite retired Background stamps: Christmas Collage and the retiredContinue reading “Holiday Joy – Christmas Collage”
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TASTEFUL TOUCHES – New Year’s Card
Sunday Sketch – SS034 I am so looking forward to getting back to a normal routine! I have been enjoying the holiday week but when your family is on vacation, your personal plans can sometimes get a little behind. Regardless, let’s start with wishing all of you a very Happy New Year. Are you lookingContinue reading “TASTEFUL TOUCHES – New Year’s Card”
SIP, SIP, HOORAY – Cheers Card
Keep Stamping Saturday // Sunday Sketch – SS033 Let’s start with a very Merry, Merry to all that are celebrating at this time of year. It is Christmas Day and I now have a chance to relax and give myself a little gift. Did Holiday prep get in the way of your crafting? It certainlyContinue reading “SIP, SIP, HOORAY – Cheers Card”
Jolly Gingerbread
Keep Stamping Saturday Challenge Did you know that Saturday, December 12th is Gingerbread House Day? It is also Poinsettia Day, but I chose to do Gingerbread. I really like the little house in the current Paper Pumpkin kit. Here is what I created: Similar to the other Gingerbread House I created last week, I usedContinue reading “Jolly Gingerbread”
Great Layout #1
Friday Simple Stamping – Sketch Challenge December 4, 2020 It always amazes me how quickly one can get behind. I find this happens to me near a month end. I am updating my calendar of events. My meetup.com class happens and before you know it, the personal deadlines I have set for myself were yesterdayContinue reading “Great Layout #1”
Itty Bitty Christmas – Thinking of You
December 2nd, 2020 Are you ready for Christmas? Have you addressed all your cards? One more… CASE-ING TUESDAY #280. I came across this very pretty retired Specialty Designer Series Paper the other day called Springtime Foils. The floral image reminded me of the winter Amaryllis blooms so popular at Christmas. I chose this to beContinue reading “Itty Bitty Christmas – Thinking of You”
Wrapped in Christmas – Mason Jars
Saturday’s Keep Stamping Challenge – November 28th, 2020 International Calendar of Days…did you know that Monday, November 30th is Masan Jar Day? Who knew? Well, in honor of that interesting tidbit, the Keep Stamping theme selected was Mason Jars. MERRY DAYS For this card, I selected to use the retired stamp set: Jar of LoveContinue reading “Wrapped in Christmas – Mason Jars”
PINING FOR PLAID – Paper Pumpkin Mash Up
November 26, 2020 The OCTOBER 2017 – PINING FOR PLAID kit had enough supplies to make ten great shaker cards. Needless, to say I did not create all ten and still have some supplies remaining. The coordinating colors were Pool Party, Old Olive and Basic Black with hints of gold. Today, I created a mashContinue reading “PINING FOR PLAID – Paper Pumpkin Mash Up”
Tea, Anyone?
Saturday’s Keep Stamping Color Challenge – November 21st, 2020 If you know me, you will know that I love tea! What is your favorite? I will probably have it in the pantry. Come over for a Cuppa! The challenges that I give to myself and like to share with you have really pushed me toContinue reading “Tea, Anyone?”
Wonderful Winterland – Paper Pumpkin Play Date
November 19, 2020 The NOVEMBER 2016 – WONDERFUL WINTERLAND was lovely note card kit of Winter Hills with Tree and House die-cuts. The coordinating colors were Dapper Denim, Pool Party, Soft Sky and Pear Pizzazz. So soft and pretty. Today, I am using the original Stamp Set and mixing it up with newer products. AContinue reading “Wonderful Winterland – Paper Pumpkin Play Date”