Great Layout #1

Friday Simple Stamping – Sketch Challenge December 4, 2020 It always amazes me how quickly one can get behind. I find this happens to me near a month end. I am updating my calendar of events. My meetup.com class happens and before you know it, the personal deadlines I have set for myself were yesterdayContinue reading “Great Layout #1”

Itty Bitty Christmas – Thinking of You

December 2nd, 2020 Are you ready for Christmas? Have you addressed all your cards? One more… CASE-ING TUESDAY #280.  I came across this very pretty retired Specialty Designer Series Paper the other day called Springtime Foils.  The floral image reminded me of the winter Amaryllis blooms so popular at Christmas.  I chose this to beContinue reading “Itty Bitty Christmas – Thinking of You”

Art Gallery in Moonlight

December 1st, 2020 I don’t think I have told you about the various cards I have made related to Christine Bertram’s Mystery Stamp Night for the months of September, October and last night, November. Christine leads us through the creation of a card based on a series of clues. It is so much fun! FollowingContinue reading “Art Gallery in Moonlight”

HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS – IT’S YOUR DAY!

Sunday Sketch – SS030- November 29th, 2020 Taking liberty with this week’s sketch.  Five elements in this layout.  A Card Base, Mat, Matted Panel and a ribbon bow feature.  I have a base, a mat, step matted element and plenty of bows! For today’s sketch, (I am so behind…getting ready for my Holiday Stamping Class),Continue reading “HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS – IT’S YOUR DAY!”

Wrapped in Christmas – Mason Jars

Saturday’s Keep Stamping Challenge –  November 28th, 2020 International Calendar of Days…did you know that Monday, November 30th is Masan Jar Day?  Who knew?  Well, in honor of that interesting tidbit, the Keep Stamping theme selected was Mason Jars. MERRY DAYS For this card, I selected to use the retired stamp set: Jar of LoveContinue reading “Wrapped in Christmas – Mason Jars”

Shimmer Mist

Friday Simple Stamping – Black Friday – November 27, 2020 In recognition of Black Friday, the theme for today, the cards created are predominately Black with a touch of Shimmer. A few simple items to have in your crafting stash should be (1) Decorative Masks, (2) Shimmer Paint and (3) Blending Brushes and/or Sponge Daubers. Continue reading “Shimmer Mist”

PINING FOR PLAID – Paper Pumpkin Mash Up

November 26, 2020 The OCTOBER 2017 – PINING FOR PLAID kit had enough supplies to make ten great shaker cards.  Needless, to say I did not create all ten and still have some supplies remaining.   The coordinating colors were Pool Party, Old Olive and Basic Black with hints of gold. Today, I created a mashContinue reading “PINING FOR PLAID – Paper Pumpkin Mash Up”

Art Gallery Floral – Colour Inkspiration Challenge #90

November 25, 2020 I have been invited to be a guest designer for the Colour Inkspiration #90 Challenge. Art Gallery Floral is what I designed for the colour collection of Daffodil Delight, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana and Pretty Peacock. Art Gallery and the Floral Gallery Dies will be available in January 2021. ItContinue reading “Art Gallery Floral – Colour Inkspiration Challenge #90”

Garden Wishes

November 24, 2020 TUESDAY CASE.  Today I am showcasing a new stamp set, Garden Wishes from the upcoming new Catalog (available in January) and some very lovely Designer Series Paper, Flower & Field, available for free with a qualifying purchase during Sale-a-bration.  The card that I am CASE-ing is from page 36 of the 2020Continue reading “Garden Wishes”

SEE THE GOOD – THANK YOU

Sunday Sketch – SS029 – November 22nd, 2020 Butterfly Shimmer, Glimmer and Sparkle! A six/seven element layout.  Card Base, Mat, Two Panels, Circle and Strip/Ribbon with an optional 3D addition. For today’s sketch, I also incorporated my Keep Stamping Color Challenge from yesterday:  Magenta Madness, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue, Silver and Whisper White.Continue reading “SEE THE GOOD – THANK YOU”