Just Us Girls #490 – Word Week
The keyword this week at Just Us Girls is RETRO. I created a "miss you" card using "old-time" British phone booth. Continue reading →
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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 →
CASology Week 344: SUMMER
The keyword this week at CASology is SUMMER. Summer means more "Quinn and me" time. Quinn's absolute passion is playing ball... we play at least twice a day. You would be amazed at his ability to catch a pop up...Dave Letterman-worthy. Summer means ocean swimming and oh...so many balls. Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #388
This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with 3 overlapping objects on a layered background. I created a birthday card using 3 dancing fairies as my overlapping objects on a patterned background. Continue reading →
52 Christmas Card Throwdown April Stash Challenge
This week at Christmas Card Throwdown, we have a Stash Challenge and are incorporating Printed Holiday Papers. I used an old Memory Box 12x12 paper that I have been hoarding (why, I don't know!). I absolutely loved Netta's inspiration card this week. Continue reading →
Back to Basics Challenge #26 Use a Spray
This week, at Back to Basics, we are using SPRAYS on our cards. I LOVE sprays. I love the mottled, metallic look achieved on paper. 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 →
Freshly Made Sketches #383 – A Sketch by Jen M.
We are working with a layered sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches. I used Altenew washi and a border die for my layers, with a butterfly as the focal point. 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 →
Twofer Card Challenge #14 ~ Balloons
At Twofer, we are creating two different designs for two different occasions using the same stamp, die or stencil. The theme, this month, is Balloon(s). My balloon is a very traditional die from Penny Black. I have created a birthday and baby gift card. Continue reading →
Cupcake Inspiration CIC465 and Stamp Ink Paper SIP 189 – Gingham, Plaid or Stripes
This week at both Cupcake Inspiration and Stamp Ink Paper, we are creating cards with PLAIDS. I used a gingham plaid from Amuse as my background for a primarily die cut Easter scene. Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #378 – A Sketch by Amy
This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch that has 3 circles set on a rectangle. I created an Easter card with 2 Easter eggs, a chick, on a bed of grass. Continue reading →
The Paper Players – PP431: A Theme Challenge from Anne Marie
Over at The Paper Players this week, we have a theme challenge sponsored by Anne Marie. We are creating cards incorporating the theme "SPRING FEVER". Continue reading →
Shopping Our Stash – SOS 390 – Fabulous February!
This week at Shopping Our Stash, we are celebrating the month of February! I am focused on purple violets. I have to be honest, I don't have a violet die cut so I am making do with a dogwood coverplate. Continue reading →
Back to Basics and Beyond #22 Pop-Up Box
This week at Back to Basics, we are creating pop-up boxes. This is only the second one I have made... it was much easier than the first because I used Lawn Fawn's Scalloped Box Card Pop-Up template. 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 →
Color Throwdown #531
The colors, this week, at Color Throwdown, are RUST, PURPLE, GREY and WHITE. I distressed my background in Wilted Violet and Hickory Smoke. A simple leaf and sentiment yield a sympathy card for a close friend. Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #370 – A Sketch by Jen T.
So love the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches this week! We are creating a card with a cluster of items in the upper left and lower right corners, sentiment in the middle. Continue reading →
ELLEN HUTSON 12 TAGS OF CHRISTMAS WITH A FEMININE TWIST—DAY 1
I am playing along with 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist this weekend because I so need tags!
Tag 1 – Jennifer McGuire & Carolyn Peeler
Challenge – create a tag using alcohol ink Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #523
This week at the Color Throwdown, we are working with a classic Christmas color palette of Red, Green, Kraft, and White. Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #366 – Sketch by Cécile
This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch featuring multiple stripes and a central image. The new Skinny Stripes die from Ellen is perfect for this challenge. Continue reading →
CASology Week 322: GIRL
The keyword at CASology this week is GIRL. Since I am still making Christmas cards, my "girl" is an adorable pageant character from Neat & Tangled. Continue reading →
CAS(E) this Sketch #298
I love how my card turned out this week for CAS(e) this Sketch! A simple card focused on the patterned paper; the large dove mimics the paper design. Two small sides stripes were the last touch. Continue reading →