Timeless Tidings – Filigree Ornaments

Welcome back!  A brand-new week, aka Monday…and we are off to a good start. I have a cute little clean and simple card for you today as I played with the CAS Colours & Sketches (#549) Layout and the Color Hues (#99) Palette. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the cardContinue reading “Timeless Tidings – Filigree Ornaments”

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”

Changing Leaves – Anniversary (You Are Amazing)

Design Team Time: Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#484) where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs.  Today?  The card can be found on page 34 of the Sep – Dec Mini Catalog.   My choices were influenced by: Just Add Ink (#725) and Just Us Girls (#750) to do some stenciling;Continue reading “Changing Leaves – Anniversary (You Are Amazing)”

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”

Seasonal Sparkle

Welcome back!  The beginning of a new week and I am looking backward or forward depending on how view the Holidays. Over at Jingle Belles (#2401), the challenge is to recycle holiday wrapping paper (or other holiday stuff) before you put it way but also get ready for the coming holiday season. In the HouseContinue reading “Seasonal Sparkle”

Lifetime of Love – Happy Birthday

New Year’s Eve!  Do you have plans to party all night?  It is generally a quiet night in the House of J.  Wishing you all a happy new year… Catching up on a few deadlines today.  Playing with the colors suggested by the Global Design Project team and chose to create a clean and simpleContinue reading “Lifetime of Love – Happy Birthday”

Stippled Roses – Blank Card

Welcome back! Playing with a new stamp set that will be available in January.  The Stippled Roses is a beautiful set. Inspiration for today’s card: Beautiful Blossoms (#11); Creative Colour (#118); Happy Little Stampers (December) for the Watercolor Technique; Tuesday Morning (#735) for the Layout; and sharing with Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday (December). Here is theContinue reading “Stippled Roses – Blank Card”

Making Spirits Bright – Joy of Noel

Still catching up.  Indulge me for making an additional card today. Inspiration: The lovely Jingle Belles (#2324) Blog Header for 2023. Color: Color Dare (#575) Choose Two and I went with the Pinks. Technique: Just Add Ink (#680) to use Alcohol in some way. Materials: Use Your Stuff (#480) Shine Bright with Glimmer and ShimmerContinue reading “Making Spirits Bright – Joy of Noel”

Joy of Noel – Season of Sparkle

Welcome back!  I missed you.  I had a very lovely but busy weekend with friends and family. I am happy to be back in the Studio.  Today, I am playing with Inkspirational (#303) for a Season, and I chose Christmas; As You Can See It (#312) for a Holiday themed card; CAS Colours & SketchesContinue reading “Joy of Noel – Season of Sparkle”

Treasured Medallion Art Card

Hi!  Who loves coloring books?  I know that I do.  I find them meditative.  This afternoon, I have a very clean and simple art card for you. Over at AAA Cards (#252), the color scheme inspired me to dig out the Treasured Medallion stamp set and my Stampin’ Blends Markers. Here is the result: Steps:Continue reading “Treasured Medallion Art Card”