Rest Relax Enjoy – Treat Yourself

Welcome back!  Friday already…here’s hoping you have some fun weekend activities planned. My card today, is inspired by three challenges: Freshly Made (#663) for the Sketch; Creative Colour (#168) for the Palette; and Tic Tac Toe (#261) for the elements – Heat Embossing, the color White and Baker’s Twine. Here is the result: Steps: AllContinue reading “Rest Relax Enjoy – Treat Yourself”

Autumn Thanksgiving

Welcome back!  It has been a busy day…but I found some time to be creative. Playing with the Color Throwdown (#820) Palette, the Tuesday Morning (#783) Sketch and selecting the theme suggested by Paper Craft Crew (#597). Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch andContinue reading “Autumn Thanksgiving”

Sentimental Wishes – Someone Special

Hi again!  Lots of upcoming deadlines so, I am back in the Studio for a second card today. The challenges: Try A Sketch On Tuesday (#658) Layout; Color Throwdown (#819) Palette; and Just Add Ink (#758) Choose Two.  I opted to create another Holiday card.   Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adheredContinue reading “Sentimental Wishes – Someone Special”

Layers Of Beauty – Hope

Hi again!  Chasing a deadline and hoping that you will indulge me in another card creation. Just Add Ink (#719) swapping out Shaded Spruce for Shy Shamrock; Just Us Girls (#744) for their Word Play; The Flower Challenge (#95) for a stamped Floral image; and bringing it all together, the Tuesday Morning Sketch (#774) whichContinue reading “Layers Of Beauty – Hope”

Lifetime of Love

Welcome back!  It has been a busy day, and I am popping in with a card I just made. Playing with the Creative Colours (#158) palette and the Try a Sketch on Tuesday (#654) layout.  Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch.  The sentiment labelContinue reading “Lifetime of Love”

Sending Warm Hugs – Happy Birthday

Hi again!  Some late afternoon creativity… Have I ever mentioned that Juicy Purple/Blue and Green/Teal colors are a favorite of mine?  Takes me right back to the way I decorated my bedroom in 1972 which included a bright Lemon-Yellow Mushroom Lamp. LOL! So, when I saw the Color Throwdown (#809) palette, I was excited pickingContinue reading “Sending Warm Hugs – Happy Birthday”

Leaf Fall – Thank You

Design Time: This round at Hand Stamped Sentiments (#446) we have a sketch.  It presents as a Slim Line but I chose to create an A2 card. My design choices were influenced by several similar themed challenges.  Sunday Stamps (#343) Inspiration Photo and Colors; Can You Handle The Pressure (#62) Twist – Leaves; Four SeasonsContinue reading “Leaf Fall – Thank You”

Happiest Day – Thinking of You

Hi again! I had some time to play in the Studio this afternoon… The challenges: Freshly Made (#651) Sketch; Color Dare (#616) Palette; Hearts Quest (#61) Elements; and Critter Crazy (#90) Theme. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base to resemble the sketch.  Both the Rooster and the SentimentContinue reading “Happiest Day – Thinking of You”

Sentimental Wishes – Delivering Cheer

Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#705) challenge.  This week, Joanne has chosen a fun option for us.  Are you team Spots or team Stripes? I selected the Atlantic Hearts (#592) Sketch for my Spots and am showcasing the Sentimental Wishes Bundle (stamp set and dies) and the Take a Bow Designer SeriesContinue reading “Sentimental Wishes – Delivering Cheer”

Mid Century Modern – Birthday

Hi again!  I needed a guy card.  Do you have trouble creating cards for guys?  I find that simple shapes and earthy colors are ideal to work with. I selected to create a Retro style birthday card for Seize The Birthday (#290) in a loose Frank Lloyd Wright interpretation of his famous window designs. IncorporatingContinue reading “Mid Century Modern – Birthday”