Happy Hello

Welcome back!  A rainy Saturday…perfect for spending some time in the Studio. Today’s challenge combination: Little Red Wagon (#879) to add Stitching; Facebook’s Colour INKspiration (#218) for the Palette; CAS Colours & Sketches (#595) for the Layout; and Addicted to CAS (#318) for the word: Happy. Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (8½” xContinue reading “Happy Hello”

Soft Seedlings – Autumn Birthday

Design Team Time for Facebook’s Case-ing Tuesday (#585), where we select cards from the Catalogs and remake them as we are inspired.  Today’s inspiration can be found on page 48 of the Sep – Dec 2026 Catalog. My design choices were influenced by Retro Rubber (#282) with a Fall theme including Leaves; Ellibelle’s I SpyContinue reading “Soft Seedlings – Autumn Birthday”

Harvest Sunflowers – Thank You

Hi! Design Team Time for Tic Tac Toe (#303).  Eight possibilities and so much choice.  My selections: Center Across – Enamel Dots, Leaves, Thanks and Left Diagonal Down – Fall Colors, Leaves, Metallics. Design influences: Four Seasons (#2610) Inspiration Board – Sunflowers and Colors; Double Trouble (#226) 3-2-1 Colors, Sentiment, Fall Theme; and Time OutContinue reading “Harvest Sunflowers – Thank You”

Pretty in Pink – Sending Love

I created my entire post…but a glitch and it disappeared. I will re-write it tomorrow but I wanted to publish today. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there a few challenges that go together. Make My Monday (#287) Pink Ribbon and Double D (#260916) Pretty in Pink. I selected the Stampin’ Up! Only (#411)Continue reading “Pretty in Pink – Sending Love”

Irresistible Blooms – Happy Birthday

Welcome back!  Happy Thursday…October already…WOW! Today’s line-up of challenges: Krafty Chicks (#840) Birthday; Color Dare (#721) Palette; Retro Rubber (#281) Tic Tac Toe – Left Column; and choosing the Sunday Stamps (#395) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼”) Peaceful Pine cardstock. Distressed Accent Mat: (3¾” x 5”)Continue reading “Irresistible Blooms – Happy Birthday”

Glow of Harvest – Autumn Birthday

Design Team Time for Facebook’s Case-ing Tuesday (#584), where we select cards from the Catalogs and remake them as we are inspired.  Today’s inspiration can be found on page 17 of the Sep – Dec 2026 Catalog. My design choices were influenced by Seize The Birthday (#335) using Fall colors; Inkspirational (#377) choosing Fall theme,Continue reading “Glow of Harvest – Autumn Birthday”

Sunflower Fields – Kindness

Design Team Time for the Atlantic Hearts (#701) Sketch. My design was influenced by Triple B (#2609) for the Yellow Blossoms; TGIF (#596) for a Fall theme; and sharing with Crafter’s Café (#334) for lots of color. Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (8½ x 5½” scored at 4¼”) Pecan Pie cardstock.       The greeting,Continue reading “Sunflower Fields – Kindness”

Autumn Thank You

Time again for the Hand Stamped Sentiments (#498) Design Team Challenge.  This round, we have a wonderful Autumn Mood Board. I opted for the glow of copper and gold with a clean and simple Leaf theme. My design was influenced by Christmas (or Not) Bingo (#21) selecting letter “O” Copper, Texture and Free – forContinue reading “Autumn Thank You”

Everlasting Thanks

Welcome back!  A brand-new week… Today’s challenge combination: CAS Colours & Sketches (#594) with lovely palette; AAA Cards (#324) to follow the lead of Helen with a CASE (copy and selectively edit); Addicted to Stamps & More (#526) to make my mark with coloring techniques and sharing with Color Hues (#141) for their purple andContinue reading “Everlasting Thanks”

A Messy Meow – Pretty Kitty

Welcome back!  Happy Saturday.  Here is to hoping you find some time to be creative today Another clean and simple offering for several challenges: Starting with Inspire Create (#225); and influenced by Addicted to CAS (#317) to add Circles; and AAA Cards (#323) for the Letter M. Sharing with Alphabet (Letter K) for Kitten(s) andContinue reading “A Messy Meow – Pretty Kitty”