Muse Challenge #220
Our Muse this week, Tracey McNeely, has created a wonderful Father's Day card to inspire us. I found my hammer and saw dies and worked from there. Continue reading →
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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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Simon Says Monday Challenge: Masculine
This Monday for Simon Says Stamp we are making masculine cards. I created a barnyard scene for my brother to say "congrats". He and his wife just recently bought their first farm and are looking forward to their new challenge. Continue reading →
Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge – Succulent
Succulents are theme of our photo inspiration at Curtain Call this week. I turned to a fun Mama Elephant to pull my succulents in... a simple copic-coloring exercise. Continue reading →
Seize the Birthday “Something Sweet” Topping
The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday are "something sweet". I pulled out an old Stampin' Up set which I loved but has seen little use of late. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #74 {Freshly Elegant}
We have an incredibly elegant photo inspiration over at Card Concept this week. I decided to create a background of pink Altenew florals then inlay a large ampersand to pull together key design elements from the photo. Continue reading →
Ellen Hutson June Mix It Up Challenge: BCRF
This month on Ellen Hutson Mix It Up Challenge, we are honoring the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. They encourage us to use their BCRF set for the challenge but I don't own it. Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #217
Welcome Kim! And thank you for the lovely inspiration card! Kim is challenging me her first week at Muse. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #249 {Mistletoe}
I am cutting it close to the wire. I miss this deadline so many times! We are making cards with mistletoe this week at Merry Monday. Continue reading →
Where Creativity Meets C9 Challenge #9: Florals
I have found a new challenge with some of my very favorite stamps! Concord & 9th! This month Where Creativity Meets C9 is looking for floral cards. As you can see I got out my Zigs and went to town coloring. Continue reading →
Simon Says Monday Challenge: Little Critters
I have been dying to make a card with this little snail for a very long time. This week at the Simon Says Monday Challenge, the theme is "Little Critters". I think he fits! Continue reading →
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Furry Friends
The week at Simon Says Wednesday Challenge, the theme is Furry Friends. Although my bear does not look very furry in his PJs... this is one of my favorite bear sets! Continue reading →
The Card Concept CC#73 – May 10th {Vintage Notes}
Our photo inspiration at Card Concept this week is a collage with pops of color focused on birds and insects. So collage is not my style at all but I gave it a try! Continue reading →
FUSION – Navy Patterns
I took inspiration from both the sketch and the photo this week at FUSION. From the photo, I took the blue quatrefoil pattern on the couch pillow and yellow flowers. With those two elements, I worked them into the sketch. 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 →
CASology Week 248: Commencement
The keyword at CASology is commencement. Simple card that is headed to a cousin's child who is graduating high school and headed to the police academy! So proud of him! Continue reading →
The Flower Challenge #8 CASE a DT Member
The most brilliant challenge ever is happening over at The Flower Challenge this month! We are casing Design Team members...I so love it! I am casing a woman who has taught me so much about being inky...Karen Dunbrook of Snippets. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #245 {Use Kraft}
We are using Kraft this week at Merry Monday... and I am using a new cookie set from My Favorite Things! I used kraft for my "plate" and cookie base. Continue reading →
The Paper Players #341: A Sketch from Sandy
This weekend I had the opportunity to take a My Favorite Things class from Jane Allen, Box of Colors. Saying Jane can color is an understatement. I couldn't resist using using one of our pieces in our sketch this week at The Paper Players. Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #284 – A Sketch by Karren
Another week. Another cute sketch at Freshly Made Sketches! I made a cute birthday card using the MFT gnomes as my "heart" anchors. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown Countdown #439
The colors this week at Color Throwdown are red. orange, purple, and yellow. Again, I am trying to pull myself out of the floral shortcut so I have created a birthday loving clown. Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #282 – A Sketch by Cécile
I struggled a bit with the Freshly Made Sketch this week. I actually had to make two cards. In my first attempt, the squares were too large. The card I did finish is a cute baby card using the small party animals from Simon Says. Continue reading →
FUSION – Easter
At Fusion this week, I combined the photo inspiration and the sketch. I love the yellow tulips featured and used my Zigs to bring the Mama Elephant set to life. Continue reading →
CAS(E) this Sketch #215
The CAS(E) this Sketch this week is interesting...from the subtle background to the long central element on the right hand side. To address the elements, I embossed clouds on the card base, and centered my missing kite design along the right hand edge. Continue reading →