I knew I wanted to create a St. Patrick’s Day card since a green is part of this week’s color challenge. The card I created with the “Celebrate Today” bundle could be used for many occasions, though. I made the balloon into a hot air balloon, with a basket punched … Continue reading
This colors in this week’s challenge at The Paper Players are so soft and pretty. My card plays up the Crisp Cantaloupe. The mat is embossed with the Large Polka Dot folder, and it is also sponged with Crisp Cantaloupe. I’m going to miss this color when it leaves our … Continue reading
I am excited to announce that I have been chosen for the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge Team! Starting today, my Thursday posts will be based on the challenge sketch or colors. I am delighted to be included with this group of talented ladies! Here is this week’s … Continue reading
I am using chevrons and stars on these birthday cards for a fun look. The stars are one of the glossy images included with Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Paper. I stamped “Positively Chevron” with Daffodil Delight over the specialty paper. I also added a lighter shade of Daffodil Delight with … Continue reading
The Paper Players ask for a “Sentiment Only” card in their challenge this week, and I love this idea because there are many times when you want the sentiment to be the focal point. I chose a very special sentiment from “Banner Blessings”, and I paired it with images from … Continue reading
One of my club projects this month aligned perfectly with the current challenge at Stampin’ Up! Only. The theme is dots, and I used Whisper White Craft Ink dots to create a bokeh effect. Bokeh is defined as the way a camera lens renders out-of-focus points of light. My design … Continue reading
“Banner Blessings” is a recent release, and I had it in mind when looking for a sketch to follow this week. I found this sketch at retrosketches. This sketch is really calling for more – more horizontal elements and more stuff on the focal point, but I have been in … Continue reading
I have a separate post today for the Weekly Deals and a new Photopolymer set that was released today. Scroll past this post or click here to see it. My cards tend to get simpler as we get closer to Christmas. I guess that is inevitable during the busy holiday … Continue reading
I loved the simple sketch at Freshly Made Sketches this week. I am sure I will use it again for Valentine’s Day, but for now, it suited this nativity scene from “The Newborn King”. Here is the sketch: I used white embossing powder on watercolor paper for the image. I … Continue reading
I took a little break from traditional Christmas colors for this Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge at The Paper Players. The geometrical shapes in the paper are contemporary like the color scheme. The stars and triangular tree carry the geometrical theme, and Lost Lagoon is a nice trendy accent color. Here is the … Continue reading