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”

Secret Garden – Thinking of You

A bit more creativity for this Sunday… Playing with Inkspirational (#340) for a Spring Seasonal card showcasing the Color Thrown (#831) Palette with the Freshly Made (#683) Sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch which I flipped to the vertical position to better showcaseContinue reading “Secret Garden – Thinking of You”

Wonderful Romance – Thinking of You

Welcome back!  Happy Sunday… Today’s Challenge Combination includes: The layout suggested at Freshly Made Sketches (679); The selection of Shimmer and Flowers for the Just Add Ink (#744) Just Choose Two; and sharing with TGIF (#518) for their colorful Floral inspiration board. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card baseContinue reading “Wonderful Romance – Thinking of You”

Along These Lines – On My Mind

I am delighted to be a Crazy Cousin Guest Designer for Double Trouble this month. Next Up: Double Trouble (#187) 3-2-1 of something(s) from my stash. Okay: Three stamp sets, three images, three ink colors; and three pinks; Two gems; and One sentiment. The challenge also includes partnering with Try A Sketch on Tuesday (#666).Continue reading “Along These Lines – On My Mind”