The Right Words – Fabulous Poppies

Welcome back!  Friday…where did the week go? Today’s card was influenced by: Festive Friday (#196) and their Veterans Day theme with a pick list; and I chose to CASE Bobby Hagen’s card for Just Us Girls (#799); and to share with Krafty Chicks (#792) for their Anything Goes theme. Here is the result: Steps: AllContinue reading “The Right Words – Fabulous Poppies”

Christmas Cheer – Latte Love

Welcome back!  It is a glorious Saturday here, hoping it is lovely where you are….  Holiday play time!  The Christmas challenges: Krafty Chicks (#785); Jingle Belles (#2519) adding Metallic Elements; Caffeinated Christmas (#45) adding a Drink Element; and selecting the current Creative Colour (#210) Palette as a starting point. Here is the result: Steps: AllContinue reading “Christmas Cheer – Latte Love”

Wildflower Designs – Happy Thoughts

Hi again!  Back to my favorite clean and simple style of card making… Over at AAA Cards (#286), we are challenged to “follow the leader” and CASE (copy and selectively edit) a card created by Kristin Sluhan. My takeaway was the single image, single sentiment and some splatter. My design was influenced by the: JustContinue reading “Wildflower Designs – Happy Thoughts”

Easter – Spring Celebration

Welcome back! Happy Monday. Earlier this month I created a Tutorial for an Easter card using the fun Ephemera Mix & Match Packs – Spring Celebrations and Greetings For All. Lots of texture, a little bit of water coloring and die-cuts. My color choices were influenced by the Park Hopping (March) Inspiration Board and IContinue reading “Easter – Spring Celebration”

It’s Your Day

I am delighted to be the featured as the Crazy Cousin Guest Designer for Double Trouble this month. First Up: Double Trouble (#186) 3-2-1 for three colors – Green, Gold and White; two stencils; and one sentiment.  The challenge includes a twist – to add a shamrock or two and partner with Try A sketchContinue reading “It’s Your Day”

Hello – Thoughtful Moments

Sneaking in a card I created yesterday but ran out of time to post… This week at Stampin’ Through the Catalog, Nicole Peschke from kreatives_papierwunder, was the Guest Designer.  We are encouraged to be inspired by her design and CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) it. I loved her card, and my takeaways were the colors,Continue reading “Hello – Thoughtful Moments”

Corner in Bloom

Welcome back!  A brand-new week.  Happy Monday. Again, another clean and simple card.  My favorite style! The Challenges: CAS on Friday (#301) Flower theme; Addicted to CAS (#275) Center Focus orientation; Color Dare (#636) for the Palette; and Just Add Ink (#736) for a Touch of Bling. Here is the result: Steps: All elements wereContinue reading “Corner in Bloom”

New Wonders – A brand-new page

Welcome back!  Happy Sunday to you.  Hoping you find some time to be creative. A quick little card for you today.  A clean and simple, simple stamping card.  Just Stamps, Ink and Paper. The Challenges: CAS Colours & Sketches (#552) for the layout and Creative Colour (#178) for the palette. Here is the result: Steps:Continue reading “New Wonders – A brand-new page”

Winter Deer – Celebrate

Welcome back!  A new assignment:  I have been invited to be a guest designer with The Card Concept team for the next several months. What fun! Lots of great inspiration from all the team members. Please check them out. Our January theme is Winter Solstice and my card is a monochromatic clean and simple interpretation.Continue reading “Winter Deer – Celebrate”

Hand-Made Ornaments – Merry Christmas

Welcome back!  Happy Monday.  Trying to squeeze a few challenges in that are due today.  It will be a busy week, and I am hoping to find bits of time to enjoy the Studio.  Combining Color Throwdown (#823) with the Freshly Made (#666) sketch for a water-colored card. Here is the result: Steps: A funContinue reading “Hand-Made Ornaments – Merry Christmas”