Joy of Noel – Holiday Card

Welcome back!  Friday already…where does the time go? Back to the Christmas cards.  Today I am playing with these challenges: As You See It (#311) for their Holiday Recipe of ingredients; Tic Tac Toe (#233) for a line of the board; the colors suggested by Facebook Colour INKSspiration (#154); and bringing it all together withContinue reading “Joy of Noel – Holiday Card”

Abundant Beauty – For You

Friday!  How is it already the end of the week?  Another clean and simple card for you today. Playing with Paper Players (#662) using the technique suggested by Just Add Ink (#674) and sharing with Beautiful Blossoms (#10) and Ellibelle’s I Spy (#8). Here is the result: Steps: The card was assembled, and the SpotContinue reading “Abundant Beauty – For You”

Pink Christmas Coffee Gnome

How about a Christmas card to switch things up? Playing with Jingle Belles (2321) for the October Breast Cancer Awareness Color Pink and chose Caffeinated Christmas (#22) for the subject image. Sharing with Krafty Chicks (#685) and Happy Little Stampers (October) selecting the Slim Line card layout from CAS Colours & Sketches (#523). Here isContinue reading “Pink Christmas Coffee Gnome”

Timeless Arrangements – Floral Spray

Hi, welcome back!  This morning I am celebrating The Flower Challenge for their 7th Anniversary. There are a few other challenges with a Floral theme: Double Trouble (#150) partnering with The Crafter’s Café (#302), so I will share this card with them also.  I selected the colors from Just Add Ink (#674) and the TGIFContinue reading “Timeless Arrangements – Floral Spray”

Zoo Crew – Love You

Welcome back!  It is the start of a brand-new week, and I created a cute love card for CAS Colours & Sketches (#522). Taking inspiration from the following challenges: Stampin’ Up! Only (#337) for a masculine card and Critter Crazy (#79) to add an animal incorporating stencils for Happy Little Stampers (October) and Inkspirational (#300)Continue reading “Zoo Crew – 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”

Eclectic Stencils – Just Wanted To Say…

Welcome back!  A quick clean and simple card for today. Mixing up a the Just Add Ink (#664) colors with the cool sketch from Freshly Made (#597) using Stencils for Happy Little Stampers (August). Here is the result: Steps: Add a bit of bling – a few Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the Floral elementsContinue reading “Eclectic Stencils – Just Wanted To Say…”

Pear Pair Perfection – Birthday Wishes

Welcome back!  A late post, a busy day. Had a great class and now I have time to play… A couple of food related challenges are floating about in blog land, so I pulled out one of my favorite retired stamp sets, Infinite Goodness. Paper Players (#649) for a CAS (clean and simple) Bon AppetitContinue reading “Pear Pair Perfection – Birthday Wishes”

Fun on Wheels – Friendly Adventure

One more card for today…for a few more challenges:  Tic Tac Toe (#212) for the diagonal row including yellow, a friendly sentiment and a free space; Choosing the Creative Colours (#92) for this week which includes a yellow and two neutrals; and picking the sample on page 49 of the Stampin’ Up! 2023/2024 Annual CatalogContinue reading “Fun on Wheels – Friendly Adventure”

Earthen Textures – Appreciated and Celebrated

Tuesday!  Design Team Challenges for Cardz 4 Guyz (#323) and Facebook Case-ing Tuesdays (#410) showcasing the wonderful Earthen Textures Stamp Set and Dies Bundle.  I chose a vertical or portrait style card to better suit my choices. Inspiration for the card design came from: Double Trouble (#139) partnering with Festive Friday (#135) and choosing theContinue reading “Earthen Textures – Appreciated and Celebrated”