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”

SEE THE GOOD

Sunday Sketch – SS028 – November 15th, 2020 Keeping it short and sweet today! Essentially a three-element layout.  Card Base, Stamping Panel and a Shape. I like to add a mat layer, usually 5¼” x 4” or 5⅛” x 3⅞” to my card base.  I think it adds just a little something and gives youContinue reading “SEE THE GOOD”

Spirited Snowmen – Parts & Pieces

Saturday’s Keep Stamping Challenge – November 14th, 2020 Sometimes a girl just has to have some fun! I am excited to share my cards with you today!  In a weekly newsletter from Stampin’ Up!, the company challenged one of the in-house concept artists to see what she could create with a given set of materials. Continue reading “Spirited Snowmen – Parts & Pieces”

Celebrate the Season

November 12, 2020 Welcome to my blog! I thought I would sneak in another post regarding a few cards I just made. Challenges, challenges and challenges! Today’s card features the Itty Bitty Christmas sentiment stamp set along with the Tree Angle stamp set.  I have created this card for the Global Design Project sketch challengeContinue reading “Celebrate the Season”

Mistletoe & Holly – Paper Pumpkin Play Date

November 12, 2020 The NOVEMBER 2015 – MISTLETOE & HOLLY kit was a favorite.  Mostly because it was red (Cherry Cobbler) & green (Old Olive).  Have I mentioned before that I am a real red & green girl when it comes to Holiday colors? HAPPY HOLIDAYS Truly keeping it clean and simple, this is aContinue reading “Mistletoe & Holly – Paper Pumpkin Play Date”

Snow Front Season’s Greetings

November 10, 2020 Happy Tuesday!  Today I am sharing a multi-scene gallery card for CASE-ing Tuesday. The card that we are CASE-ing is from page 61 of the 2020 August-December Mini Catalog. If you want to play along with the sketch here are the details: The measurements and supplies I used to create my CASE areContinue reading “Snow Front Season’s Greetings”