Simply Zinnia – Thoughtful Expressions

Welcome back!  Had a great class yesterday, but it was a full day.  Glad to be in the Studio playing with some of my new things… Easter is almost here, and there are still quite a few Spring/Easter themed challenges about.  So, let’s knock some off! I started with the Stampin’ Up! Only Challenge (#348)Continue reading “Simply Zinnia – Thoughtful Expressions”

Fable Friends – By My Side

Welcome back!  It is a brand-new week and I am still catching up. Today, I am playing with Alphabet (Letter Z); Color Throwdown (#785); and Freshly Made Sketches (#628) for a fun and colorful card. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch.  The Sentiment BannerContinue reading “Fable Friends – By My Side”

Inspirational Sketches – You’re in my Thoughts

Welcome back!  I snuck in another card.  Using what was still on my desk and a scrap I found when cleaning up. Playing with the Facebook Colour INKspiration (#161) and Atlantic Heart’s (#569) sketch challenges. Here is the result: Steps: The Floral image was adhered behind the tilted Frame Panel and several Brushed Brass ButterfliesContinue reading “Inspirational Sketches – You’re in my Thoughts”

Have a Cup on Us – You’re My Cup of Coffee

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#682) challenge.  This week, LeAnne has given us a super sketch.  So many opportunities with this one! For my theme, I chose TGIF (#465) Coffee First and the color duo from The Color Hues (#83) Cream and Blue and opting to use Pool Party and Lost LagoonContinue reading “Have a Cup on Us – You’re My Cup of Coffee”

Feathered Flight – Adventures

Welcome back!  I have the honor of being a guest designer with Time Out. Time Out (#259) is collaborating with Just Us Girls (#718) today and the theme is Birds.  I have chosen a new stamp set Feathered Flight that is available as an On-Line Exclusive from Stampin’ Up!. I have selected the current sketchContinue reading “Feathered Flight – Adventures”

Beside Me – Rustic Anniversary Card

Welcome back!  Monday, and the week begins anew.  How about an anniversary card for the Naturalist in your family? For The Card Concept (#204) Inspiration Photo and Colors; Heart’s Quest Celebration of Love (#3) and sharing with Shopping Our Stash (#516) to use Green as a dominant Color. Here is the result: Steps: All elementsContinue reading “Beside Me – Rustic Anniversary Card”

Gorgeously Made – Butterfly Hello

Welcome back!  It’s Saturday…are you able to play with your stamps, ink and paper?  I hope so. This card was created for Stampin’ Up! Only (#346) based on the inspiration photo colors for the Tuesday Morning (#747) sketch which I kept clean and simple for Simply Clean and Simple (#9). Here is the result: Steps:Continue reading “Gorgeously Made – Butterfly Hello”

Looped Circle Birthday Card

Back again!  A few more challenges… Facebook Colour INKspiration Challenges are a favorite and the pastels or subtle color collection is one I generally struggle with.  So, what to do with (#160)?  Then along comes a sketch from Atlantic Hearts (#567) and the light bulb went off! Here is the result: Steps: All elements wereContinue reading “Looped Circle Birthday Card”

On the Grow – Perfect Adventure

Design Team Time.  This round at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#433), we are using the colors: Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry and Flirty Flamingo or a close match if you do not use Stampin’ Up! colors. I have to say I was struggling for inspiration.  At the moment Easter and St. Pat’s are everywhere and these colorsContinue reading “On the Grow – Perfect Adventure”

Hello, Friend

Welcome back!  Monday again…and we are off to a fine start with a clean and simple card. Over at CAS of Friday (#278) the theme is Hello.  Over at Addicted to CAS (#253) the theme is Friends.  I selected the Freshly Made (#625) Sketch and the Color Dare (#589) palette for the card. Here isContinue reading “Hello, Friend”