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”
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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”
Hooray for Surprises – You’re the Best
Design Team time. Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#465). The project we are case-ing can be found on page 58 of the Annual Catalog. Each week, a card sample from the catalog is selected and we invite you to re-create it any way you like. I was inspired by the Colors and Stripes suggested by Just AddContinue reading “Hooray for Surprises – You’re the Best”
Simply Said – Hello
Happy Sunday! One more card for today…deadlines keep creeping up on me. Inspired by the colors, patterns and textures in The Card Concept (#208) photograph and marrying my ideas with the Atlantic Hearts (#581) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: A length (5”) of retired Basic Black Shimmer Ribbon was added and all elements wereContinue reading “Simply Said – Hello”
Sky is the Limit – High Flying Birthday
Welcome back! Hump day…how can it already be Wednesday? With Father’s Day around the corner, several challenges have a masculine vibe. I am creating a birthday card, in the clean and simple style. First off, Inspired By (#292) for the colors and the sketch which I turned to the horizontal position. Next, Inspiration Station (#62)Continue reading “Sky is the Limit – High Flying Birthday”
Forget Me Nots – In My Thoughts
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#693) challenge. This week, Joanne has selected a lovely color palette. Yellow and Blue is always a nice combination, and I added a little bit of Green. Additional inspiration for my card was influenced by Festive Friday (#161) and their Alzheimer’s Awareness theme; The Flower Challenge (#92)Continue reading “Forget Me Nots – In My Thoughts”
Country Flowers – My Best Friend
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#692) challenge. This week, Jaydee has selected the theme, Friendship and a nice selection of images on her Mood Board. Never one to go empty handed to visit a friend, I selected to use the Country Flowers Bundle. My choices were influenced by both The Card ConceptContinue reading “Country Flowers – My Best Friend”
Key To My Heart
I have been invited to be a Guest Designer with the Alphabet Challenge for the next few challenges and I am delighted as this is one a regularly participate in. Lydia has selected Embossing – Wet and/or Dry for the next letter, Letter E! So, I am going for it. For inspiration, I selected componentsContinue reading “Key To My Heart”