Just Kiddin’ – Lots of Love

Let’s play!!  It is Tuesday and time to create for this week’s Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#454).  The original card can be found on page 25 of the Jan – Apr Mini Catalog.  It is essentially a scrap card putting together pretty pieces of paper. I opted to create a anniversary / birthday card using theContinue reading “Just Kiddin’ – Lots of Love”

Enduring Beauty – You’re in my Thoughts

It is the beginning of a new work week.  I am a little ahead of the game for a couple of Tuesday challenges.  Facebook’s Stampin’ Through the Catalog is featuring Enduring Beauty and I opted to use Facebook’s Case-ing Tuesday (#449) sketch that can be found on page 43 of the Jan-Apr Mini Catalog. IContinue reading “Enduring Beauty – You’re in my Thoughts”

Thoughtful Expressions – Softly Sophisticated

Welcome back!  It had been a couple of busy days, but I wanted to post the card I made inspired by Michelle Last who was profiled on the Facebook Stampin’ Through the Catalog as a Guest Designer on February 15th. She had a really cute card with an inside surprise.  I took inspiration from TheContinue reading “Thoughtful Expressions – Softly Sophisticated”

Painted Lavender – Hope You Know

Hi!  I finally have time for the Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#445) sketch which I altered to better suit my idea.  It is Thursday and also time for the Facebook Stampin’ Through the Catalog stamp set choice for today, Painted Lavender. Just I was selecting my greeting, my husband popped into the Studio to let meContinue reading “Painted Lavender – Hope You Know”

More Wishes – Merry Christmas

Happy Tuesday!   A whole lot is shakin’ here in the Studio.  The Facebook – Stampin’ Through the Catalog challenge is featuring More Wishes today. So, the other inspirations that informed my choices were:  Inspiration Station (#56) with Mickey and Minnie Mouse festively dressed in the colors suggested by Facebook Colour INKspiration (#156).  I opted toContinue reading “More Wishes – Merry Christmas”

Classic Christmas – Tidings of Joy

Happy Thursday!  Can you believe that in two months Christmas will have passed?  Time to get cracking on those cards. Playing with several challenges:  This month Stampin’ Up! ‘s Creative Challenge is to use unconventional colors for a Holiday card. I selected the one’s suggested by Color Dare (#570) to create a Fun Fold cardContinue reading “Classic Christmas – Tidings of Joy”

Birthday Celebration – Circle Sayings

A couple of other deadlines.  Let’s have some fun! Playing with TGIF (#419); Facebook Stampin’ Through The Catalog (Circle Sayings); Happy Little Stampers (Birthday) and Sketch Saturday (#725) to bring it all together. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch.  The Circle was popped upContinue reading “Birthday Celebration – Circle Sayings”

Best Day – Have Cake

Tuesday!  Design Team Challenge for Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#405). Several challenges influenced my choices today: Facebook Stampin’ Through the Catalog – Best Day stamp set; Just Add Ink (#649) for the colors; Happy Little Stampers (April) for the Stencil; and The Male Room (#173) for Gender and Tools: Here is the result: Steps: All elementsContinue reading “Best Day – Have Cake”

Love Cats – Three Hearts

Welcome back!  Time again for the Hand Stamped Sentiments (#406) challenge.  This time it is an inspirational mood board reminiscent of Valentine’s Day.  How will you be inspired? Me? I chose the Colors, Cat and Hearts. My design was also influenced by the following challenges: Make My Monday (#192) – Three Hearts, Color Hues (#45)Continue reading “Love Cats – Three Hearts”

Star Wreath – Very Merry

Good Morning!  Yesterday, at the Facebook Stampin’ Through the Catalog site, the team showcased a card created by Guest Designer, Mikaela Titheridge.  Such a pretty card.  Today, the team will be Case-ing Mikaela’s card. This is my Case using the colors suggested by the Paper Players (#617) team. Here is the result:  Steps: A numberContinue reading “Star Wreath – Very Merry”