Layers of Beauty – In My Thoughts

Good afternoon!  Indulge me one more time today…there is a deadline, and I wanted to meet it. Just Add Ink (#729) has a vibrant color selection this week.  Amid all of the Holiday fanfare, I was a little stumped… I selected the Atlantic Hearts (#605) Sketch and am playing along with the Double Trouble (#180)Continue reading “Layers of Beauty – In My Thoughts”

Country Denim – Thank You

Design Team Time: This round at Cardz 4 Guyz (#361) the theme is Thankful and at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#452), we have a very versatile sketch. To that end, I was inspired by the colors and country theme suggested by the photograph at Inspired By (#311) creating a clean and simple card for Krafty ChicksContinue reading “Country Denim – Thank You”

Skating Party on the Pond

Welcome back!  It has been a busy Saturday, and I am just getting into the Studio… Creating a fun little winter card for a number of different challenges. Over at Farm Quest (#64) the theme is Frozen Pond or Creek and Heart’s Quest (#66) has some coordinating elements on their list…Ice Skates, White Hearts andContinue reading “Skating Party on the Pond”

Penguin Birthday Greetings

Is he not the cutest little guy! Today’s challenges: Cupcake Inspirations (#606) featuring Penguins; Seize The Birthday (#295) asking for a single stamped image. Creating with the Alphabet Letter “Q” – for Quick and Easy in mind and a loose interpretation of the Stampin’ Up! Template Number 10 Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: AllContinue reading “Penguin Birthday Greetings”

Poppy Remembrance – No Words

Good morning!  Having a nice Sunday play in the Studio.  Aren’t weekends grand? The challenges: Stampin’ Up Only (#364) to Honor Our Heros; Festive Friday (#172) for several elements: Red, Black, Masking, Texture and Twine; and Tuesday Morning Sketches (#782) for the Layout. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the cardContinue reading “Poppy Remembrance – No Words”

Christmas Joy

Welcome back!  Some more Christmas challenges… Just Us Girls (#753) Joy and Jingle Belles (#2423) Tasty Holiday Treats. I am also sharing this card with Krafty Chicks (#742) and Colorful Options (November). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base and the Santa Sack Elves image and Sentiment were poppedContinue reading “Christmas Joy”

Feathered Flight – Hello

Design Team Time: This round at Cardz 4 Guyz (#360), we are asked to choose three of our favorite colors.  When designing for men, I like to choose neutral earthy colors and selected Crushed Curry, Old Olive and Crumb Cake. My card design was inspired by both the Farm Quest (#63) and Heart’s Quest (#65)Continue reading “Feathered Flight – Hello”

Party Bubbles – Birthday Card

Design Team Time: This round at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#451), we are using a fun set of colors. To that end, I selected the Saturday Sketch (#763) layout and the Alphabet (Letter P) for the theme. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch.  The GiftsContinue reading “Party Bubbles – Birthday Card”

Greetings of the Season – Latte Love

Design Team Time: Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#485) where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs.  Today?  The card can be found on page 44 of the Sep – Dec Mini Catalog.   My choices were influenced by so many challenges: Double Trouble (#179) who is partnering with Coffee Lovers (2024)Continue reading “Greetings of the Season – Latte Love”

Birds of a Feather – You’re in my Thoughts

Welcome back!  A few more deadlines… Starting with the Atlantic Hearts (#601) Sketch and the Facebook Color INKspiration (#176) Palette. Further inspired by the Shopping Our Stash (#533) and Seize The Birthday (#294) Themes and sharing with Cupcake Inspiration (#605) which has a similar color scheme. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adheredContinue reading “Birds of a Feather – You’re in my Thoughts”