52 Christmas Card Throwdown April Color Challenge
This month, at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, we are working with metallics plus one color. I created my Christmas card using Concord & 9th's Joyful Noel dies. Continue reading →
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Online Card Classes – Stamp Happy – Day 2 Clear Stamps
I am participating in STAMP HAPPY, the newest Online Card Class. The second day used Hero Arts Clear Stamps. I combined two Day 2 lessons in the card above: PUT A LETTER (OR 2… OR 12) ON IT and FLOWERS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY. Continue reading →
Online Card Classes – Stamp Happy – Day 1 Wood Stamps
I am participating in STAMP HAPPY, the newest Online Card Class. First lesson with Jennifer McGuire was on PERFECT POSITIONING WITH WOOD STAMPS. Continue reading →
CAS(E) this Sketch #313
This week at CAS(E) this Sketch, we are working with an odd jagged line in the center of the sketch. Took awhile but I decided, the jagged line could be a crack in an Easter egg! Continue reading →
CASology Week 335: EARTH
The keyword at CASology this week is EARTH. I created a globe of flowers for upcoming Earth Day on April 22nd. Continue reading →
52 Christmas Card Throwdown March Sketch Challenge
This week, at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, we are working with a multi-layer sketch with a central circular image. I am using the cute Christmas duck from Rosie Roadshow as my central image, layering My Favorite Things Holly Print papers with it. Continue reading →
The Paper Players – PP430 – A Sketch Challenge from Ann
This week at The Paper Players, we are working with a sketch from the lovely Ann. My strong suit is not layering but I always try...this is what I love about challenges, moving me out of my comfort zone. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #109 {Pineapple Party}
This week at The Card Concept, we are celebrating pineapples. My card features a watercolored, dimensional die cut pineapple, as well as hibiscus flowers. Given pineapples’ history, I have made a welcome card for a new neighbor. Continue reading →
Just Us Girls Challenge #475 – Color Week
We have a color challenge this week at Just Us Girls. We are creating cards with RED, PINK and WHITE. My card is very CAS… and SWAK! Continue reading →
Just Us Girls Word Week #473
It is word week at Just Us Girls...and the word is LOVE. The DT is challenging us to think outside of the box for this challenge. I am moving to sign language. Continue reading →
Just Us Girls Photo Week # 472
This week at Just Us Girls, we are working with a photo inspiration board featuring an anchor, lifesaver and tall ship. I focused on the lifesaver and created an SOS valentine. Continue reading →
The Paper Players – PP426 – A Sketch Challenge from Jaydee
So I absolutely love Jaydee’s sketch this week at The Paper Players. We are working with a focal circle and a banner sentiment crossing the circle. Continue reading →
FUSION – 5th Anniversary Challenge
FUSION is having a 5th Anniversary Challenge! Woo hoo! The photo inspiration is a beautiful array of colors and butterflies. To get the ethereal feel of blues, greens and purples, I created a background using soft pastel chalks. Continue reading →
Just Us Girls challenge ##470 – TREND Week
This week at Just Us Girls, it is TREND week. We are creating cards with the Emboss Resist Technique. Anita Bowden first introduced me to layered resist. The technique can be tricky until you get the hang of it. Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #368 – A Sketch by Narelle
This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with two skewed rectangular shapes and a focal oval. I skewed two of Hero Arts coffee cups and added a sweet sentiment. Continue reading →
ELLEN HUTSON 12 TAGS OF CHRISTMAS WITH A FEMININE TWIST—DAY 7
I am playing along with 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist this weekend because I so need tags!
Tag 7 – Heather Meeson & Lisa Spangler
Challenge – create a tag with a black & white color scheme Continue reading →
ELLEN HUTSON 12 TAGS OF CHRISTMAS WITH A FEMININE TWIST—DAY 4
I am playing along with 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist this weekend because I so need tags!
Tag 4 – Michele Ferguson & Justine Hovey
Challenge – create a tag using embossing Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #29
This week at Muse we are making caroler tags! Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #362 – A Sketch by Linda Callahan
You have to love one-layer cards! I saw this week’s Freshly Made Sketch and knew I could make an OLC. I am on a Christmas mission so we have Santa flying through the primary circle/moon, surrounded by a rectangle/night sky. Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #360 – A Sketch by Amy
At Freshly Made Sketches this week, I used an old Hero Arts stamp for the center oval image. I embossed the image a second time on red cardstock and fussy cut the sentiment. I covered the image in two layers of glossy accents for shine, and foam-mounted. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #516
I am so excited to be a Guest Star Stamper at Color Throwdown this week! Let me introduce the color swatch for Color Throwdown #516. This week we are working with DARK TEAL, RUST, and CREAM. Continue reading →
Inspired By… Halloween
I love the photo inspiration at Inspired By… this week. The no hear, no-see, and no speak skeletons are priceless. I would have loved to recreate that scene but my Halloween stamps are limited. So instead, I focused on the fact that the skeletons are only heads… and created a card focused on the headless horseman! Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #514
The week's colors at Color Throwdown are orange, brown, rust and yellow. I used the wreath turnabout from Concord & 9th. The wreath was die cut and mounted on kraft and orange gingham cardstock. Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #358 – A Sketch by Karren
This week's Freshly Made Sketch can be characterized by a large dominant circle with three overlapping objects below the dominant circle. Immediately, I saw the dominant circle as a moon with three Halloween buddies under it. Continue reading →