Some Sundays just get off to a slow start… A few clean and simple (CAS) style challenges came together quickly. AAA Cards (#223) for the theme, Addicted to CAS (#228) for the subject and Less is More (#472) for the color. Sympathy cards are my least favorite to make…yet I love a black and whiteContinue reading “Simply Sketched – Sympathy Card”
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Winter Cheer
I had a chance to create another card this afternoon. Slipping into Winter for this one. Mixing up several challenges: Jingle Belles (Embossing), Happy Little Stampers Christmas (September), Creative Color (#53) and bringing it all together, the Tuesday Morning Sketch (#674). Sharing with Ellibelle’s Crafty Corner (September) just because… Here is the result: Steps: TheContinue reading “Winter Cheer”
Beautiful Day – Autumn Splendor
Welcome back! Fall may actually be here. The temperature has dropped, and I have a few red leaves on my Maple tree. Several challenges are pursuing a Fall theme and I created this card influenced by them. Inspiration Station (#39), Make the Cards (#63), Tic Tac Toe (#178) and Global Design Project (#359). Here isContinue reading “Beautiful Day – Autumn Splendor”
Pansy Petals Birthday
Sharing another card that I created this afternoon. A very pretty floral birthday card. My materials and color choices were influenced by two challenges: Less Is More (#472) and Color Dare (#511). Here is the result: Steps: The Leaf Sprigs and the Pansies were arranged and adhered around the Oval Frame. The Pansies wereContinue reading “Pansy Petals Birthday”
Oh, Baby
Welcome back! Having a nice play in the Studio this morning… As You See It (#282) has a Baby theme and over at Festive Friday (#117), they are recognizing Memories. Babies create precious memories. I have selected the colors suggested over at Color Dare (#512) and the layout was adapted from the current Saturday StampsContinue reading “Oh, Baby”
Soft Seedlings – Hello
Happy Tuesday and welcome to the Facebook Tuesday Case-ing the Catalog (#372) challenge. Combining this sketch with a number of Fall themed challenges. Stampin’ Through the Catalog featured stamp set – Soft Seedlings and the Tic Tac Toe (#171) and Paper Craft Crew (#484) boards. Here is the result: Steps: All of the elements wereContinue reading “Soft Seedlings – Hello”
Let’s Set Sail – Special Day
Happy Tuesday. Time again for the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge! This week, our theme is Sports and/or Hobbies. I chose the following challenges to bring my idea to life. Theme: Seize the Birthday (#246) and Happy Little Stampers (September), Color: Color Hues (#48) partnering with Seize The Birthday, Inkspirational (#273) for the multiple images andContinue reading “Let’s Set Sail – Special Day”
Rustic Harvest – Season of Chic Thinking of You
Welcome to the Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge (#397) launching today! This week, we have a Mood Board to serve as Inspiration for your Fall themed project. I am looking forward to seeing what you will inspire you. Several current challenges also have this theme, and I will play with them too! Color: Sunday Stamps ChallengeContinue reading “Rustic Harvest – Season of Chic Thinking of You”
Greeting Card Kids – Off to School
The Tuesday after Labor Day was always the first day back at school when I was growing up. So, I am celebrating… Several challenges also have this theme: Make The Card (#62), Make My Monday (#182), If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (#172) along with the Atlantic Hearts Sketch (#489). I have also incorporatedContinue reading “Greeting Card Kids – Off to School”
Caroling Mice – Merry Christmas
A fun little Holiday card. Playing with: CAS Colours & Sketches (#485) and mixing it up with Jingle Belles (Vintage), Time Out (#221), Colour Crazy (#34) and Happy Little Stampers Watercolor (September). Here is the result: Steps: A very quick and cute card! Thanks for spending some of your time with me today. Cheers, Jolanda.Continue reading “Caroling Mice – Merry Christmas”
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