Tune In – News Flash You’re Classic

Hi again!  Another deadline… Over at Color Dare (#643), we are asked to use only the colors Blue and Purple and the Sketch Saturday (#772) layout, a retro sketch from the archives, made me think of the Tune In stamp set with the Retro Television, which would be ideal for the Window twist. Here isContinue reading “Tune In – News Flash You’re Classic”

Floral Delight – Hello There

Welcome back!  Wednesday already…time for a spring fresh card today. Over at Inspired By (#328), we are presented with a series of floral pillows with a clean and simple sketch.  Over at Beautiful Blossoms (#27), we are given a lovely floral mood board as an option from which I drew the colors. Here is theContinue reading “Floral Delight – Hello There”

Nests of Winter – Peace on Earth

Time again for Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#505), where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs.  Today?  The card can be found on page 48 of the Jan – Apr Mini Catalog. Today’s design was influenced by: Jingle Belles (#2506) a holiday card featuring green and Farm Quest Country ChristmasContinue reading “Nests of Winter – Peace on Earth”

Textured Notes – Appreciation Card

Hi again! I had a chance to create another card post class today… Just Add Ink (#743) has a fun little sketch and Festive Friday (#180) has a delightful list of options featuring Black and White.  Let’s do it! Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble theContinue reading “Textured Notes – Appreciation Card”

Beautiful Butterflies – Thank You

Welcome back!  I must get ready for this afternoon’s class, but I am popping in with a card for a couple of challenges. Creative Colour (#185) has an unusual combination: Lemon Lime Twist, Gorgeous Grape and Pumpkin Pie.  I wasn’t quite sure what to do with them. The Atlantic Hearts (#621) sketch has a cascadeContinue reading “Beautiful Butterflies – Thank You”

Love, Joy and Soda Pop

I have the pleasure of being a Guest Designer with Color Throwdown (#829) this round and I couldn’t be happier as the combination is one of my favorites. Pulling out a favorite retired Close To My Heart product, Soda Pop Paper Packet & Stickers, that was available when they joined Stampin’ Up!, I selected theContinue reading “Love, Joy and Soda Pop”

The Open Sea – Cheers!

Design Team Time: This round at Cardz 4 Guyz (#368), we have an open inspiration challenge with the Letter “S”.  My “S” word is Ship. Design choices were influenced by The Male Room (#196) featuring Mixed Media and I am sharing this card with Inspire Create (#188) and their current Masculine theme. Here is theContinue reading “The Open Sea – Cheers!”

Delightful Floral – It’s Your Day

Time again for Facebook Case-ing Tuesday (#503), where we CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) cards found within Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs.  Today?  The card can be found on page 37 of the Jan – Apr Mini Catalog. A very quick little card for you.  I’m getting ready for Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage convention and I shouldContinue reading “Delightful Floral – It’s Your Day”

Holiday Celebration – Have a Cup on Us

Hi again!  How about a bit more green?  This time for a Holiday card. The challenges: Caffeinated Christmas Card (#39); Jingle Belles (#2505); Addicted to Stamps and More (#487) and bringing my ideas together, the Sunday Stamps (#355) sketch. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble theContinue reading “Holiday Celebration – Have a Cup on Us”

Time For a Card-Again – Happy Birthday

Design Team Time: This round at Cardz 4 Guyz (#367), the theme is Men’s Clothing and for Hand Stamped Sentiments (#458), we have a great sketch.  This week, I chose to combine them. Additionally, AAA Birthday Cards (#71), Can You Handle The Pressure (#74) and Krafty Chicks (#757) are all looking for masculine cards.  So,Continue reading “Time For a Card-Again – Happy Birthday”