Playing in the Rain – Beautiful You

Welcome back!  Friday…how did that happen?  Have any fun plans for the weekend?  We will be out and about and hoping for lovely weather, but I do think there is rain in the forecast. So, the Inspired By (#284) Inspiration photograph is a stroll in rain gear…and I opted for the retired Beautiful You stampContinue reading “Playing in the Rain – Beautiful You”

Simply Zinnia – Thank You

Hi again!  There are a few “Purple” challenges out there and this is what I created… Playing with Christmas (or not) Bingo (#6) Line “N” for Purple, Watercolor and Black along with the Facebook Joy of Sets (April) for Purple, too.  I selected the current Freshly Made (#631) Sketch for a Square card incorporating elementsContinue reading “Simply Zinnia – Thank You”

Simply Zinnia Fun Fold Birthday Card

Welcome back!  Playing with a few challenges that have pushed me outside of my comfort zone.  While I admire 3D Fun Fold type cards, they are not my usual go to. Inkspirational (#313) for the Word: Fold and Creative Creases (#79) for the Stampin’ Up! Only (#349) Birthday theme using the color palette suggested byContinue reading “Simply Zinnia Fun Fold Birthday Card”

Sunshine and Rainbows

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#684) challenge.  This week, Anne Marie has given us a lovely colorful Inspiration Board entitled Sunshine & Rainbows.  Let’s have some fun! I combined this week’s challenge with a few others that have a similar theme: Inspired By (#283) for the Sketch, Colors and Umbrellas; Four SeasonsContinue reading “Sunshine and Rainbows”

Merry Christmas White On White Card

Welcome back!  Lots going on today but adding a quick card for two challenges. Inkspirational (#312) for a White on White treatment and Farm Quest Country Christmas (#6) for a Rural Winter Holiday theme.  I used only Dies and a heavy weight Watercolor Paper. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to theContinue reading “Merry Christmas White On White Card”

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”

Heartfelt Hellos – Enjoy Your Day

Welcome back!  How is it already the end of the month.  There are still a few challenges that have deadlines today… Playing with Inspiration Station (#59) and just love the color combination of the dresses and the swirling movement of the wind.  I have combined the colors with the Atlantic Hearts (#570) sketch keeping itContinue reading “Heartfelt Hellos – Enjoy Your Day”

Memorable Meadows – Beautiful Birthday

Welcome back!  The watercolor brushes were still on the table… Another clean and simple challenge: Addicted to CAS (#254) with the key word: Bloom.  I chose to see if I could beat the clock for the As You See It (#319) speed challenge with a Floral theme. I picked the bottom row of colors suggestedContinue reading “Memorable Meadows – Beautiful Birthday”

Cheerful Daisies – Notes of Nature Birthday

Playtime!!  It is so good to be back in the Studio. Several related challenges:  Seize the Birthday (#279) creating a matching tag; Tic Tac Toe (#243) Style, Color, Materials; Festive Friday (#155) also for Color, Materials and Sentiment; Inspired By (#281) for Daisies and Color; and bringing it all together, Try a Sketch on TuesdayContinue reading “Cheerful Daisies – Notes of Nature Birthday”

Fable Friends – Happy Spring

Hi again!  Construction work commences in the House of J tomorrow and I do not know if I will be able to access the Studio and/or the computer…so I am playing with a few challenges this afternoon. Several clean and simple ones: CAS Colours & Sketches (#533) for the Layout; CAS on Friday (#279) forContinue reading “Fable Friends – Happy Spring”