TIME OUT Challenge #106
We have a very spring-y photo inspiration over at TIME OUT this week. I focused on the beautiful yellow blooms and the lattice cut in the vase. Continue reading →
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Muse Challenge #260
Our Muse this week, Anita, has used an Altenew layering stencil to create a wonderful inspiration card. I don't have any layering stencils so I switched the technique up a little. Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #259
The wonderful Barb Ghig is our Guest Muse this week. Barb has created a lovely card for our inspiration... Continue reading →
The Paper Players – PP384 – A Color Challenge from Joanne
This is COLOR week over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Joanne, is asking us to create a card in "any shade of pink”. I loved the inspiration photo and decided I needed an ombre effect in pink. Continue reading →
FUSION – Spring Wreath
This week at FUSION, I worked with the combination of both the sketch and the photo inspiration. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #87 {Freshly Brewed}
I had a lot of fun with the photo inspiration this week at The Card Concept. I created a detailed "wood" tabletop focusing on the gray and black elements in the photo. Continue reading →
CAS(E) this Sketch #258
I am still making valentines... so I turned this week's CAS(e) this Sketch into a love card. Very CAS. Copic-colored roses, die cut sentiment and gemstones! Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #251
Vicki Dutcher is this week's Guest Muse, and she has created a cute critter card for our inspiration! To recreate the large critters, I used the Mama Elephant Page Hugger cuties. Continue reading →
Altenew January 2018 Inspiration Challenge
Bight cheerful colors are the basis of the Altenew Challenge this month: Yellow, Orange and Hot Pink. Rather than use a floral, I chose to use the Altenew Celebrations set and make it bright! Continue reading →
Altenew 2017 Year In Review Inspiration Challenge
I absolutely love the February 2017 inspiration card at Altenew. So for the 2017 Year In Review Inspiration Challenge, focused on this card. So CAS! Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #245
Anita Bowden has introduced a wonderful inspiration card this week at Muse. I love the technique of partial cutting and foam mounting to emphasize the central flower. Continue reading →
TicTacToe Challenge TTTC026 – Featured Designer Shannon Fralish
This week at the TicTacToe Challenge, I focused on the middle row: ASKEW, PITCHER, SKETCH. Continue reading →
CASology Week 271: SORRY
The keyword this week at CASology is SORRY. This card is based on a true story. I was at the dog park, joining friends as I do everyday. Just as a friend was about to sit under the oaks, a birdie left a present on her chair. Continue reading →
Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge – Iced Coffee
Always love a coffee challenge! We have an iced coffee photo inspiration over at Curtain Call this week. I created my cups of ice coffee with MFT dies and distressed with Vintage Photo. Continue reading →
Altenew September 2017 Inspiration Challenge
For the subtle pastels in the Altenew September Inspiration Challenge, I used watercolors and the new Charmed set. Continue reading →
The Heart Desires Challenge 16
The color palette is to die for over at The Heart Desires this month! Maybe I just love the fall season. I have incorporated all the colors into this distressed card using the new Altenew Striped Leaf Coverplate. Continue reading →
The Flower Challenge #12 Tic-Tac-Toe
We have a tic-tac-toe this month at The Flower Challenge. I worked with the last column on the right: SENTIMENT, CAS, COLOR (BLUE). My card is very CAS, simple stamping and watercoloring with Altenew's Sketchy Florals (one of my new favorite sets!), and with a large white embossed sentiment. Continue reading →
FUSION – Teacup Flowers
At FUSION this week, I combined both the photo inspiration and sketch into my card. I copic-colored the amazing teacup by Catherine Scanlon. Continue reading →
Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge – Hang Out
I found the Curtain Call Challenge... actually challenging this week. I wanted to play with the fish scales pattern found on one of the center pillows, but I struggled. Continue reading →
#2 of 4 Muse Christmasvisions MCV83
For #2 of four, I used the origami set from Altenew to gain the graphic feel on an "animal". I then added the red, yellow and green ornaments cover in glossy accents. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #454
I'm so excited to be your Guest Designer this week at the Color Throwdown. I committed to ctd about a year ago because I knew challenging myself each week with a color combination would really help me think out of the box. Continue reading →
Seize the Birthday–Splatter!
The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday are Splatter! They are right...cardmakers still love splatter. I know I do. Continue reading →
Altenew July 2017 Inspiration Challenge
This month we have an amazing photo inspiration at Altenew and the colors pink, red and green with which to work. I used one of my favorite sets create my roses. Rather than stamping them, I opted to watercolor them. Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #223
This week's Muse is the talented Anita Bowden! Anita has created what she believes is a simple card. The simple cards are always the most difficult to do justice to... I always just want to admire and copy. Continue reading →