Happy Labels – Hello

This has been a very busy week, and I had a chance to play in the Studio this afternoon.  Catching up with Facebook Case-ing Tuesday Sketch (#424).  And combining the following challenges: Can You Handle The Pressure (#39) Theme; Tic Tac Toe (#225) Line – Layers, Die Cut(s) and Masculine; Just Add Ink (#669) Colors;Continue reading “Happy Labels – Hello”

Always Remember – Poppies

Tuesday – Design time and today I am combining Cardz 4 Guyz (#330) theme with the Hand Stamped Sentiments (#422) sketch.  Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼”) Poppy Parade cardstock. The sentiment, Always Remember, from the retired Peaceful Moments stamp set was stamped with Versamark ink and heat-setContinue reading “Always Remember – Poppies”

Petite Pansies – Birthday Wishes

It’s Monday!  It’s a Holiday day – Labor Day…no rest for the wicked.  Although we do have some plans for later in the day. A favorite challenge of mine is CAS Colours & Sketches.  If a month has a fifth week, the team throws out a retro sketch and selects some lovely retired colors.  ThisContinue reading “Petite Pansies – Birthday Wishes”

Thinking of You – Happy Scenes

Welcome back!  I have the honor of being selected as a Guest Designer for Double Trouble for the month of September.  What fun to be a Crazy Cousin! Challenge (#147) includes Fall Colors, Pumpkins and a chance to partner with Inspiration Station (#53) for their photograph of the Fall Market Gourd Display which is soContinue reading “Thinking of You – Happy Scenes”

Celebrate – Happy Birthday To You

One last deadline for today… Playing with the super pretty colors chosen by the group over at Facebook’s Colour INKspiration (#150) challenge and selecting the current Atlantic Hearts (#540) sketch. Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼”) Pretty Peacock cardstock. Background Rectangles: (3¾” x 1”) Pumpkin Pie; (3¾” xContinue reading “Celebrate – Happy Birthday To You”

Delightful Dragonfly – Celebrate You

Welcome back!  It has been a busy day, and I am just now getting my card up. Playing with Double Trouble (#146) and partnering with Tuesday Morning Sketches (#722) for a study in Black and White. Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (8½” x 8½” scored at 4¼”) Basic White cardstock. Background Panel: (4”Continue reading “Delightful Dragonfly – Celebrate You”

Toile Tidings – ‘Tis The Season

Jumping from Fall into Christmas with a Vintage inspired card. Several challenges with a Vintage theme:  Use Your Stuff (#491); Jingle Belles (#2318); Try Stampin’ On Tuesday (#621); and I chose the colors from the Color Dare (#563) Tic Tac Toe board. Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼”)Continue reading “Toile Tidings – ‘Tis The Season”

Timeless Tiles – You’re Too Kind

Welcome back!  How can it already be September?  Are you looking forward to Fall? Playing with two challenges:  Cupcake Inspirations (#576) for the colors and Sunday Stamps (#316) for the layout. Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼”) Basic White cardstock. Background Panel: (5¼” x 4”) Real Red SplatteredContinue reading “Timeless Tiles – You’re Too Kind”

By My Side – Hi!

One last card for today.  When you take a quick trip, you can get so far behind, and challenge deadlines sneak up on you… For Color Dare (#562): Here is the result: Steps: Card Base: (8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼”) Fresh Freesia cardstock. The Girl with Butterfly image and additional Butterfly were colored withContinue reading “By My Side – Hi!”

All Good Things

Indulge me…as I was rooting around for a stamp set for my previous post, I came across the retired All Good Things stamp set.  A favorite featuring Koi Fish.  Just perfect for an Orange color challenge, don’t you think? So, one more card for Less Is More (#490). Here is the result: Steps: The sentiment,Continue reading “All Good Things”