Special Moments – Thinking of You

Design Time: This round at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#445) we have an interesting set of colors to play with. Several other challenges informed my design decisions.  The AAA Cards (#272) Sketch for a clean and simple, single layer card; Just Add Ink (#715) to play with Shadows; and the Facebook Global Design Project (#459) forContinue reading “Special Moments – Thinking of You”

Loyal Leaves

Alas, my time as a Surprise Party Guest with Seize the Birthday has come to an end.  It has been a pleasure to create with the team. My last Party Topping (#285) this round is to “Use Metallics”.  I selected the new Textured Metallic Specialty Paper and Gold Embossing Powder for my metallic elements. IContinue reading “Loyal Leaves”

Leaf Collection – On My Mind

Welcome back! Happy to be creating… Every week, the Facebook Stampin’ Through the Catalog Crew selects a couple of stamp sets to play with and today it is Leaf Collection. My creative choices were inspired by: TGIF (#473) to create a background; the Color Dare (#600) center tic tac toe line for the palette; andContinue reading “Leaf Collection – On My Mind”

Leaf Collection – Good Things

Saturday and we have been out and about!  Sneaking in this card before dinner.  Happy weekend! Playing with the Color Throwdown (#792) palette and inspiration photo along with this week’s Freshly Made (#635) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch.  I liked the organicContinue reading “Leaf Collection – Good Things”

Gorgeously Made – Love that we are Friends

Welcome back!  I am having fun in the Studio today… A few more challenges: Time Out (#260) to include a Striped element; Just Us Girls (#720) for the Colors; and the Freshly Made (#630) Sketch to bring it all together. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resembleContinue reading “Gorgeously Made – Love that we are Friends”

Tropical Thank You

Hi!  A few more deadlines… For: Colorful Options (March); Cupcake Inspirations (#590); and If You Give a Crafter a Cooke (#190).  Bringing it all together: Freshly Made Sketches (#629). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch with the Tropical Leaves popped up with Dimensionals. MarchContinue reading “Tropical Thank You”

Spotlight on Nature – Leaf Collection Thank You Card

Design Team Time.  This round at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#434), we are using a lovely sketch. I have selected the colors suggested by Inspire Create (#163) and am showcasing two new stamp sets from Stampin’ Up! that I received at our On-Stage convention this past weekend: Spotlight on Nature and Leaf Collection. Here is theContinue reading “Spotlight on Nature – Leaf Collection Thank You Card”

Enjoy Your Day – Thoughtful Expressions

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#680) challenge.  This week, Jaydee has an eclectically bright collection of colors for us.  I selected the current Just Add Ink (#692) sketch to showcase these colors. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch.  A few BlackContinue reading “Enjoy Your Day – Thoughtful Expressions”

All About Autumn – I Like You

Tuesday Design Time.  For the Cardz 4 Guys (#332) challenge, I have selected one of my favorite Designer Series Papers – All About Autumn for the color scheme. Additionally, I was inspired by the following challenges: As You See It (#308) for the Sketch; Retro Rubber (#216) for the Elements; Alphabet (Letter M) for MonochromeContinue reading “All About Autumn – I Like You”

Season of Chic – Happy Birthday

Welcome back!  I have the pleasure of being a guest designer for the Color Hues this round.  What fun!  The colors are Coral and Blue (#73). I selected the Just Add Ink (#672) Sketch and am playing with Paper Craft Crew’s (#537) Tic Tac Toe board, The Male Room (#178) Theme and Seize the BirthdayContinue reading “Season of Chic – Happy Birthday”