Florals in Bloom – Simply Said

Welcome back! It has been a weird day…no challenges today but a chance to share a few projects we made this week in class. Stampin’ Up! has a current sale on the 2025/2027 In-Color products. The class was designed around the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper which includes all of the new colors: StrawberryContinue reading “Florals in Bloom – Simply Said”

Natural Botanicals – Thinking of You

Welcome back! Happy Monday.  It’s the last day of the month.  The first half of the year has just flown by, and I have been super busy with business related chores today, but I am sneaking in this card for another deadline. The challenges: Color Throwdown (#835) with a nice bright palette but what toContinue reading “Natural Botanicals – Thinking of You”

Beautiful Motifs – Thinking of You

Welcome back! Wednesday and sneaking in a card before class today (although this post will likely be post class)… So, Elizabeth over at Paper Players (#743) has challenged us to create a One-Layer card. I tried my hand by simplifying the Atlantic Hearts (#635) Sketch using the Color Dare (#656) Palette. Here is the result:Continue reading “Beautiful Motifs – Thinking of You”

Beach Poppies – Thinking of You

Welcome back!  A little afternoon Studio time…for another clean and simple card. The challenges: Just Us Girls (#780) with a Mood Board featuring pretty Beach Poppies and sharing with Creative Colour (#199) as this week’s palette is reflected in the Inspiration Photo. I selected the current sketch over at As You See It (#350) toContinue reading “Beach Poppies – Thinking of You”

Beautiful Butterflies – On My Mind

Hi again!  I have a lovely card for you this afternoon inspired by Kim McGillis… Over at Facebook’s Stampin’ Through The Catalog yesterday, Kim, a Stampin’ Up! Artisan, was featured, and we are invited to CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) her card. There was so much to like…White on White, Texture, Framing, Blending… My creativeContinue reading “Beautiful Butterflies – On My Mind”

Just a Note – You’re on my Mind

Design Time for The Card Concept (#218) and we have a Neutral Naturals Décor themed inspiration photo this month.  I picked up on the Shelving, Vases and Colors. I opted for a clean and layered styling for this card. Additional influence: Inspire By (#339) for the Sketch and a nod to the colors. Here isContinue reading “Just a Note – You’re on my Mind”

By The Bay – Thinking of You

Welcome back!  We have power…and I am happy to be back in a lighted Studio and have access my computer to tell you about today’s card. The name of the game is SPEED over at As You See It (#349) this round with a Water theme. Can you create a card in 10 minutes orContinue reading “By The Bay – Thinking of You”

Upcycle Recycle – Floral Thinking of You

Hi Again!  A quick little card for you… Jan from Paper Players (#740) has challenged us to repurpose something in our stash. I have held on to the cover of the November 2019 On-Stage Atlanta Convention Notebook that we were given for what…5 plus years now, always intending to do something with it.  It wasContinue reading “Upcycle Recycle – Floral Thinking of You”

Gallery Blooms – On My Mind

Got together with a new friend and we did a shoebox swap.  This is where we each create a card, add the supplies, swap boxes and create. I designed my card for Stampin’ Up!’s Creativity Challenge for May: Recreate a Suite card in a different color.  I created a hybrid A2 card from two SlimlineContinue reading “Gallery Blooms – On My Mind”

Nests of Winter – Thinking of You

Welcome back! How can it already be Thursday… A quiet and reflective winter card for Farm Quest Country Christmas (#20) showcasing LeAnne’s Paper Players (#739) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base.  A swirl of Linen Thread was set behind the Banner which was popped up with Dimensionals.Continue reading “Nests of Winter – Thinking of You”