Two interesting challenges: My Inque Spot Studio Weekend Challenge to keep you stamping is a Technique – Tissue Watercolor Background(s) and the current Fusion Challenge which includes three (3) suggestions – Colorful Tropical Birds, the Colors and a Sketch. From the Fusion Challenge, I chose five (5) of the Colors: Soft Suede, Merry Merlot, MangoContinue reading “Tropical Thank You”
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Celebrate Sunflowers – Happiness
I have combined the two weekend challenges to create a single card. WEEKEND TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE – Use Soft Pastels. SUNDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE – SS008 and the Paper Players Challenge (#553) for the colors. Here is the result: There are several ways to use the new Soft Pastels and I tried three different techniques: (1) DirectContinue reading “Celebrate Sunflowers – Happiness”
Simply Succulents – Good things Grow
It was a busy weekend, so I decided to combine my two weekend challenges to create a single card. WEEKEND TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE – Color and/or Theme (I chose to concentrate on the Colors) and SUNDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE – SS007 Here is the result: Steps: Focal Image: (2¾” x 4”) Basic White cardstock. The large SucculentsContinue reading “Simply Succulents – Good things Grow”
Daring Adventure – Pack Your Bags and Travel
It is the Holiday Weekend! HAPPY July 4th. We have a few plans so I decided to combine my two weekend challenges to make room to have some fun…and I am giving myself permission to play with retired stamp sets. WEEKEND TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE – Double Embossing, SUNDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE – SS006 and I chose CARDZContinue reading “Daring Adventure – Pack Your Bags and Travel”
Weekend Color Challenge – Sailing Home, what a way to relax!
This week’s Weekend Challenge to keep you stamping is a color challenge. The color choices were inspired by the photograph. Choose at least three when making your project. Anything goes…however, I was inspired by the nautical influence for my card today. These colors were combined with two other challenges today. Sketch: Atlantic Hearts (#425) andContinue reading “Weekend Color Challenge – Sailing Home, what a way to relax!”
Natural Textures – Hello Friend
A really quick and easy card when you just have to get it out in the post. Truly a #SimpleStamping card! I combined the challenges I set out for you to keep you stamping and engaged. What did you make? Here is the result: The image I selected to illustrate the Masculine theme was aContinue reading “Natural Textures – Hello Friend”
Sitting Here – While Good Things Grow
This week’s Weekend Challenge was a Simple Sketch. I was influenced by the Global Design Project (#295) theme challenge and the Stampin’ Up! Only Challenge (#277) materials challenge. Given the size of the stamped image (1¼”), I opted to flip the sketch from a vertical position to a horizontal position for a more pleasing andContinue reading “Sitting Here – While Good Things Grow”
Best Wishes – Weekend Challenge – Technique
Last week’s Weekend Challenge to keep you stamping was a technique. I just got it completed. The technique I chose was Misted Watercolor. The tutorial can be found on Split Coast Stampers. I so enjoy water coloring and I wanted to share this with you. Over at Fab Friday, the current challenge (#215) is toContinue reading “Best Wishes – Weekend Challenge – Technique”
Dear Friend – Weekend Challenge – Color Inspiration
This week’s Weekend Challenge to keep you stamping is a color based. The image I chose has a bevy of floral bouquet options. Take from it what you will. Be inspired by the image and/or the colors. Have fun with it! I chose the sketch layout from Atlantic Hearts (AHSC # 421) and opted toContinue reading “Dear Friend – Weekend Challenge – Color Inspiration”
All Stitched Up! – Weekend Challenge – Spring Flowers Theme
This week’s Weekend Challenge to keep you stamping is a theme based. The image I chose is the other half of the adage: Spring Showers bring May Flowers. Take from it what you will. Be inspired by the image and/or the colors. Have fun with it! I chose the sketch layout from Try Stampin’ OnContinue reading “All Stitched Up! – Weekend Challenge – Spring Flowers Theme”