#1 of 4 Muse Christmasvisions MCV83
For #1 of four challenge cards, I used the cute Avery Elle oven stamp and die. You can't tell from the photo, but the oven actually opens to see my Christmas cookies...it is so cute! Continue reading →
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The Paper Players PP358 – A CAS Challenge from Joanne
The CAS challenge this week over at the Paper Players is to COLOR! The card I made is for my niece... I really do miss her. Continue reading →
CAS(E) this Sketch #235
I found this week's CAS(E) this Sketch incredibly hard. I tried embossing, die cutting and foiling lines, all of which, I didn't like the end result. So here is where I netted out. The bottom four lines are "friend" text, and the right vertical lines are scored. Continue reading →
CASology Week 262: PRICKLY
A really tough keyword this week at CASology... PRICKLY! Yes, I thought of rose thorns, porcupines, succulents, even pineapple... but what about puffer fish! Continue reading →
CAS on Friday Challenge #113 – Exotic
The keyword this week at CAS on Friday is EXOTIC. Say exotic and I think the orient. To pull exotic off this week, I used Avery Elle's Konnichiwa set. Continue reading →
The Paper Players PP356 – A Theme Challenge from Nance
We are going to the great outdoors this week at the Paper Players! I decided to take my inspiration directly from Nance's photo and built a roaring campfire, added some marshmallows and a fun sentiment. Continue reading →
Less is More Challenge #340 – Tropical Fruits
The keyword this week at Less is More is Tropical Fruits. I created several luscious lemons with an Avery Elle set. Continue reading →
Essentials by Ellen July Mix It Up Challenge: Lawn Fawn
Over at Ellen Hutson this month, we are mixing it up with Lawn Fawn. I used to incredibly fun birthday sets to create a CAS card embellished with lots of beads, sequins and washi for color. Continue reading →
CAS(E) this Sketch #229
This week's CAS(E) this Sketch card was inspired by a friend's granddaughter. This young woman is studying to be a veternarian, and has accepted a new part-time job cleaning the 3-story tank at the Bottom Aquarium. Continue reading →
TIME OUT Challenge #86
The theme this week at TIME OUT is Celebrations with the Optional Twist of One Layer Cards. I usually go for the optional twist but I just have a birthday 'celebration' card today. Continue reading →
Muse: ChristmasVisions #81
I so love Chriss Blagrave card! Chriss is our Christmasvisions Muse for June. I love the stamped houses circling the sentiment in soft colors. I decided to try the same idea with die cuts. Continue reading →
TIME OUT Challenge #85 Home Sweet Home
We have a very tropical photo inspiration at TIME OUT this week. I focused on the gorgeous colors, fuchsia, aqua, pale yellow and leaf green, and also incorporated the tropical theme using hibiscus and Hawaiian sentiment. Continue reading →
Addicted to CAS Challenge #113
The keyword at Addicted to CAS this week is CHEERS. I pulled out an older fun Avery Elle set to create lots of gold-embossed confetti around my inlaid MFT "cheers". Various sequins and beads finish the card off.
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Addicted to CAS Challenge #112 – ‘Graduation’
The keyword at Addicted to CAS this week is GRADUATION. I picked a wonderful Dr. Seuss quote as my focal point. I do have a patterned background which is very un-CAS but the card is simple and directed. Continue reading →
TIME OUT Challenge #84
The new challenge this week at TIME OUT is based on an 'Inspired by Words' theme: 'Flowers and Friends make life a garden'. I immediately knew the sentiment I wanted to use on my card. Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #218
Our Muse, Ardyth, has turned 50! I hope, Ardyth, you had a wonderful birthday and have an amazing year! Continue reading →
Seize the Birthday: Creatures or Animals!
The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday is Creatures or Animals! I made a cute birthday card with the new My Favorite Things sows. Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #216
Our Muse, Jenni Murray, who has made a sweet, reproducible card for us to draw inspiration from this week. I loved her design and bright colors but opted to add a colored background to my simple floral spray and some dots. Continue reading →
Addicted to CAS Challenge #111 – “Pink”
The keyword at Addicted to CAS this week is PINK. So many ways to go with PINK but I needed a baby card, so this card is doing double duty! Continue reading →
CASology Week 249: WARM
The keyword at CASology this week is WARM. I debated between puppies ('cold noses, warm hearts') and the card above. Warm brings up so many thoughts... all good! Continue reading →
Inspired By All The Little Things #54 with Jennifer Kinney
We have this fabulous photo this week at Inspired By All The Little Things, I focused on the bright yellow of the bookcase and all the books, and created a "missing you" card with the open book stamps from Avery Elle. Continue reading →
CASology Week 244: STRONG
The keyword this week at CASology is STRONG. I used a fun set from Neat & Tangled speaking directly to the sentiment, watercoloring with my Zig clean color markers. Continue reading →
Muse: ChristmasVisions 79
Our ChristmasVisions Muse for April, Natasha Kara, has created a fun, fun critter scene for us to work with this month. Following suite, I used Avery Elle critters gathered around a Christmas tree to create a fun scene. Continue reading →
CASology Week 243: ICING
The keyword at CASology this week is ICING. I think birthday cake. The sentiment drove this card. I love these "kid" sayings from Inkadinkado... so the card is pretty simple. Continue reading →