Cupcake Inspiration Challenge – CIC 482 – Color
We have a Color Challenge, RED, ORANGE and YELLOW, over at Cupcake Inspiration this week. I am still working on Thanksgiving cards so I put the fall colors to good use. Continue reading →
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Retro Rubber Challenge 123 | Anything Goes!
ANYTHING GOES at Retro Rubber this week. I decided to create a folksy thanksgiving card for my stash with a very old stamp, Autumn Sheep from Whipper Snapper Designs (circa late-90s). Continue reading →
Inspired By…. jars
The key to Inspired By.... this week is JARS. I created a shaker card using a Mason jar opening filled with neutral-colored beads. The card's color scheme was influenced by the inspiration photo. Continue reading →
Addicted to CAS Challenge #170
The keyword at Addicted to CAS this week is PLAID. I created a simple die-cut card using Memory Box 's Mara Bird. Continue reading →
CASology Week 354: FOG
CASology is on the top of my list, as a challenge I need to jump back into! The keyword this week is FOG. Continue reading →
Just Us Girls Challenge #491~Color Week
This week at Just Us Girls, we are working with colors. We were challenged with making a card in one color, using our chosen color in light, mid and dark tones. My color is red. I distressed an embossed background in Barn Door, Worn Lipstick, and Spun Sugar. I love how this card turned out! Continue reading →
FUSION – Rainbow Birds
We have a beautiful pair of rainbow birds for inspiration this week at FUSION. I used just the photo for my inspiration. I distressed a set of Simply Graphic birds in rainbow colors and arranged. Continue reading →
CAS(E) this Sketch #324
We have an unusual sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch this week. The sketch looked like building blocks to me... so I ran with it! I used the Papertrey Ink Block Party set. I selected a few "block" die cuts, distressed wood grain cardstock, and arranged in a format like the sketch. Continue reading →
TIME OUT Challenge #136
This week at TIME OUT, we are working with a very involved photo inspiration. I focused on the blue-green textured background, and the bright orange-red flowers in the vase. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #544 and Freshly Made Sketches #389 – A Sketch by Narelle
I am combining two challenges this week. The colors we are working with this week at Color Throwndown are CORAL, AQUA and NAVY. The sketch at Freshly Made Sketches features a central circular image with a sentiment tag and small embellishments under the circle. I created a Thank You card using Papertrey Ink's Keep Swimming set. Continue reading →
Inspired By…pennants
We are creating cards this week at Inspired By... with pennants. I made a simple birthday card using lots of scraps! I die cut flags from 15 scrap papers and arranged a pennant background for my sentiment. Continue reading →
Inspired By… earth day
This week, at Inspired By..., we are thinking about EARTH DAY. I focused the yellow container of green plants on the top shelf. I recreated a green container and added a pop of yellow. Continue reading →
CASology Week 339: LEAP
The keyword this week at CASology is LEAP. I created what I believe is the perfect leap of faith. I have seen my dog take this leap many times in anticipation of finally catching a squirrel. Enjoy. Continue reading →
Inspired By… rainy day party
This week's photo inspiration, at Inspired By..., is very whimsical. The theme is rainy day party. I created a trio of clouds using the color scheme: yellow, pink, green on a pale blue background. Continue reading →
Inspired By…. windows
This week at Inspired by..., we are working with windows. I focused on the big black window in the photo inspiration. The inset in my window is small piece of an old Christmas card. Continue reading →
Back to Basics Challenge # 24 Shaker Card
This week at Back to Basics, we are creating shaker cards. I LOVE shaker cards. I made a sweet shaker from a background die. The photo could be better (as always!) but all the little stars are filled with star sequins. Continue reading →
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge CIC 466 – Colors
This week at Cupcake Inspiration, we creating cards with the colors Lilac, White and Sky Blue. I watercolored an Essentials by Ellen Hydrangea. Continue reading →
CAS(E) this Sketch #312
So the sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch, this week, was not easy. It took me awhile to come up with a theme for a random set different-sized circles. Continue reading →
Happy Little Stampers HLS March Christmas Challenge
This month at Happy Little Stampers, ANYTHING GOES with the option of TAGS. I used Tim Holtz' December Doodles to create a white embossed background and watercolored tag. Continue reading →
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #330 – Photo Inspiration
We have a photo inspiration, this week, over at Addicted to Stamps and More. There is a lot going on in this week's photo, I decided to focus on the blue desk lamp. I used the blue in the background, and focused on the bight lights. Continue reading →
Christmas Kickstart Challenge #5 – Have a Very Bear-y Christmas!
This week at Christmas Kickstart, we are creating "beary" Christmas cards. I used my favorite Essentials by Ellen bear, dressing him up 3x... to fit my punny sentiment HO3. Continue reading →
Twofer Card Challenge #13 ~ STARS
The keyword this month at Twofer is STARS. I decided to create my two cards using Savvy Stamps 3D Folded Star. Attached find a baby and Christmas card. Continue reading →
52 Christmas Card Throwdown February Technique Challenge
I can't begin to tell you how much fun I had with this challenge! This week at Christmas Card Throwdown, we are RECYCLING. Recycling means that we can use anything which has previously been used somewhere else. Continue reading →
TIME OUT Challenge #129
The keyword at TIME OUT, this week, is RETRO. I have been itching to use this wonderful British phone booth of yesteryear! Very Retro! I popped the die cut up over a scene of London. Continue reading →