Keeping up with my “work”. “Work” is subjective and mine includes the pleasure of crafting, hanging out in the Studio and generally making a mess…that is until I put everything back in it’s place. So two more combined challenges: Try Stampin’ On Tuesday (#518) for the sketch and Colour INKspiration (#105) for the color scheme.Continue reading “Free As A Bird”
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Nature’s Harvest – Thinking of You
Continuing with my less is more theme for my WEEKEND CHALLENGE to you – SIMPLICITY, I created this elegant and simple card to show you what can do. I discovered a new blog challenge group: Less Is More which completely supports the concept of Simplicity. What fun! A new challenge to keep my eye onContinue reading “Nature’s Harvest – Thinking of You”
Positive Thoughts – Hello
I decided to create a card for the Global Design Project Challenge (#304) which is to CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) a project designed by Kerstin Kreis. My take-aways: A Shape A Weave Small Tag Tag Tie (twine, thread, bow etc.) Splatter and Colors (Black, White, Green, Aqua, and Teal) Here is what I cameContinue reading “Positive Thoughts – Hello”
Pretty Kitty – Blank Card
My upcoming WEEKEND CHALLENGE is SIMPLICITY. It is always difficult to remember that sometimes “Less is More”. I am trying to embrace this concept. We often have lots of supplies at our disposal and it is so tempting to just add a little more… To wit, I combined a number of challenges that are outContinue reading “Pretty Kitty – Blank Card”
ABC / 123 – It’s Back to School for You and Me!
This card is a real mash-up of challenges. However, getting ready for school was one of my favorite things to do. Even today, when I pass the School Supply aisles in the store, my heart quickens…So indulge me as I take a trip down memory lane! Sketch: Sketch Saturday Challenge (#672); Theme: Stampin’ Up! OnlyContinue reading “ABC / 123 – It’s Back to School for You and Me!”
Feels Like Home – Happy Moments
Time to case the catalog…this week it is a card found in the Sale-a-bration Brochure on page 12. Let’s have some fun! Sketch: Case-ing Tuesday Challenge (#316) and I opted to use the current colors over at the Color Throw Down Challenge (#655). Additionally, this card meets the requirements for the August Stampin’ Up! #SimpleStampingContinue reading “Feels Like Home – Happy Moments”
Plentiful Plants – Positive Thoughts Friendship Card
I am working on some designs for my cardmaking class tonight. Yup, I always leave it to the last minute…that is how I roll. And there is always a challenge or two that inspires me. Sketch: Paper Craft Crew Challenge (#438) and another line from the current Tic Tac Toe Challenge (#125) highlighted although theContinue reading “Plentiful Plants – Positive Thoughts Friendship Card”
Better Than Ever – Every Year!
Our current challenge at CARDZ 4 GUYZ (#277) is AGE IS JUST A NUMBER. and just like fine wine, you get better with age… I hope I inspire you to join us with this challenge and that you will create your own “Age” card! Here is what I came up with: Steps: Focal Scene: (2¼”Continue reading “Better Than Ever – Every Year!”
Celebrate Sunflowers – Happiness
I have combined the two weekend challenges to create a single card. WEEKEND TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE – Use Soft Pastels. SUNDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE – SS008 and the Paper Players Challenge (#553) for the colors. Here is the result: There are several ways to use the new Soft Pastels and I tried three different techniques: (1) DirectContinue reading “Celebrate Sunflowers – Happiness”
Joyful Life – Good Friends
Having a play with some delightful colors and a great new stamp set, Joyful Life. Those two, Buster Bear and Cotton Tail are having so much fun! Sketch: Freshly Made Sketch Challenge (#497) Inverted; Color: Paper Players Challenge (#553) and as I water colored the image, Happy Little Stampers August Water Color Challenge. Here isContinue reading “Joyful Life – Good Friends”
The Inque Spot Studio 