Trusting you all had a great weekend! How can it be August already? One year has gone by since I started this blog. Happy Birthday to the process. Thanks for following me! My weekend got away from me and I wanted to create a card for the Freshly Made Sketches (#496) Challenge. Squeaking under theContinue reading “Pansy Petals – You Make the World a Better Place”
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Daisy Lane – Thank You
The inspiration photo presented by the Cookie Challenge (#158) for July is so pretty. Lovely little flowers in soft colors bearing the message, Thank You. I created a very quick and simple card based on the theme and colors. Here is the result: Steps: Focal Panel: (4” x 5¼”) Basic White cardstock. The Daisies fromContinue reading “Daisy Lane – Thank You”
Beautifully Penned – Sending Caring Thoughts
Can you tell that I was away from the Studio for several weeks? Lots of challenges to catch up on before the month is through and deadlines are looming. Over at TGIF, the challenge is to decorate an envelope. I do not do this too often unless the card is for someone very special. I,Continue reading “Beautifully Penned – Sending Caring Thoughts”
Never Blue When I Think of You.
Welcome back! Our current challenge at CARDZ 4 GUYZ (#276) is SHADES OF BLUE. So many possibilities…Blue is such a staple color in so many areas of design. I decided to play with my Blending Brushes and see what I could create with various shades of blue. I hope that you like this card andContinue reading “Never Blue When I Think of You.”
The Key to My Success is You – You Make a Difference
I have started designing for the CARDZ 4 GUYZ Team. So excited to be welcomed. This week the challenge (#275) theme is: KEYS I took a browse through all of my stamp sets…(I have lots)…and looked for all that had keys. Although many of the stamp sets used are retired, they are keepers because IContinue reading “The Key to My Success is You – You Make a Difference”
Pierced Blossoms – I Like You
Having a little fun combining a number of challenges. I sometimes think we are all on a collective wave as often as not different groups think similarly… SKETCH: Freshly Made Sketch Challenges (#493); COLOR: Color Hues Challenges (#21); SUBJECT, THEME and/or MATERIAL TYPE: The Flower Challenge (#58); and THEME and/or MATERIAL TYPE: The Paper PlayersContinue reading “Pierced Blossoms – I Like You”
Biggest Wish – Hello
My second speed challenge. What can you make in under 10 minutes? The As You See It Challenge (#253) asked if you can do it and use Foliage as your theme. Here is the result: How long do you think it took? Steps: Card Base: (8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼”) Soft Succulent cardstock. AccentContinue reading “Biggest Wish – Hello”
Your Friendship Warms My Heart – Spirited Snowmen
Catching up after the holiday weekend and mixing two challenges that are due today. Something a little chill for a hot day! Sketch: Freshly Made Sketches Challenge (#492) and Color: Color Throw Down Challenges (#649). Here is the result: Steps: Square Card Base: (8½” x 4¼” scored at 4¼”) Basic White cardstock. The Happy SnowmanContinue reading “Your Friendship Warms My Heart – Spirited Snowmen”
World of Dreams Twilight – Hello, Hello
Keeping it ever so simple for this quick post. Stamps, Ink and Paper only for the Global Design Project Sketch Challenge (#298) and the Theme Challenge over at Paper Craft Crew (#433). As I continue to play with stamp sets in my stash, here is the result: Note: I used my off-set sentiments in lieuContinue reading “World of Dreams Twilight – Hello, Hello”
A Jaunt, A Journey! Jolanda is on a Joyride!
Having a little fun with the Stampin’ Up! Only Challenge (#278) – Name Your Game using my Initial and flipping the Sketch from The Paper Players Challenge (#547) to accommodate my idea. A quick and easy card. Here is the result: Steps: Choosing a word that started with a “J” was the first order ofContinue reading “A Jaunt, A Journey! Jolanda is on a Joyride!”
The Inque Spot Studio 