Whip It Up Wednesday – Simple Stamped Cards

Welcome back!  Today, I am featuring a really simple card template that can be used for a series of cards that can be whipped up quickly. Here is the Template and the Accent Cut Pattern: I am sharing these cards with the October Stampin’ Up! Simple Stamping challenge and the October Happy Little Stampers BirthdayContinue reading “Whip It Up Wednesday – Simple Stamped Cards”

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”

With Love & Gratitude – Thanks

Tuesday – Design time and today I am combining the Hand Stamped Sentiments (#424) Colors with the Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#428) flipped Sketch.  I am also sharing this card with Color Dare (#568).  Lost Lagoon (for Journey) and Calypso Coral (Orange) and Blackberry Bliss (Purple) for the other two colors.  Pebbled Path and Linen areContinue reading “With Love & Gratitude – Thanks”

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”

With Love & Gratitude – Happy Birthday

Tuesday – Design time and today I am combining the Hand Stamped Sentiments (#423) inspiration mood board with the Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#426) sketch.  Additional Challenges: Seize the Birthday (#269) and Happy Little Stampers (September) Birthday along with Happy Little Stampers (September) Dies. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the cardContinue reading “With Love & Gratitude – Happy Birthday”

Home to Roost – Fall County Fair 4H Competition Entry

Welcome back!  Double Trouble (#148) and alas, the end of my time as September’s Crazy Cousin! The parameters?  Get Punchy…a white wine spritzer sounds refreshing, doesn’t it!  However, I am sticking to my crafting tools for this one.  An Autumn staple – the Fall County Fair.  A perfect way to get to the “Farm” withoutContinue reading “Home to Roost – Fall County Fair 4H Competition Entry”

Translucent Florals – Hello There

Welcome back!  And before you know it, it is Tuesday again.  Design time:  Case-ing Tuesday (#425).  Using the Stampin’ Up! Catalog Samples for inspiration and changing none, some or all the elements as you recreate a card is such a great place to start…My theme and color choices were influenced by Beautiful Blossoms (#8). AddingContinue reading “Translucent Florals – Hello There”

Sunset on the Serengeti – Love You

Welcome back!  A brand-new week…let’s get started. I have combined the following challenges: Shopping Our Stash (#504) Theme; Heart’s Quest (#37) Theme; Farm Quest (#35) Theme; Color Hues (#71) Colors; Freshly Made (#602) Sketch; and sharing with Critter Crazy (#78). Here is the result: Steps: A fun and colorful greeting card. Thanks for spending someContinue reading “Sunset on the Serengeti – Love You”

Happy Labels – Hello

This has been a very busy week, and I had a chance to play in the Studio this afternoon.  Catching up with Facebook Case-ing Tuesday Sketch (#424).  And combining the following challenges: Can You Handle The Pressure (#39) Theme; Tic Tac Toe (#225) Line – Layers, Die Cut(s) and Masculine; Just Add Ink (#669) Colors;Continue reading “Happy Labels – Hello”

Always Remember – Poppies

Tuesday – Design time and today I am combining Cardz 4 Guyz (#330) theme with the Hand Stamped Sentiments (#422) sketch.  Here is the result: Steps: The Frame was adhered to the Focal Panel and all elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch. Remembrance Day Poppies.  Thanking a Veteran for theirContinue reading “Always Remember – Poppies”