So it’s Friday and I have a card to share. See – I just pulled a card base, and looked through my drawers of paper to find just the right size to go with my DSP. Love this punch, so I had to try that too. And, YES, it cut/punched through the preprinted window sheet!… [Read More]
Challenges
Freshly Made Fridays, #21
Wow, Friday already. Another month flying by…… Here is my latest creation to share – I decided to play with my new Labels Collection Framelits Dies. These are sooo cool. I just love how they nest for the perfect layering! And, my inspiration came from Freshly Made Sketches. Here is this weeks sketch – I… [Read More]
Freshly Made Fridays, #20
So, I pulled out some new products from the Occasions Mini catalog, Twitterpated DSP and the stamp set, Loving Thoughts to create this – I think the petite design of this paper works perfectly with my 3×6 take. The inspiration came from Freshly Made Sketches and their current challenge – I love the long design…. [Read More]
Freshly Made Fridays, #19
So, I am really getting into these various card challenges. And, it seems as though they are everywhere on the inter-web. Here is my most recent creation – Very nice. Very pink. Very cute. Very valentine. Supplies. Something to Celebrate Stamp Set (retired, FABULOUS Hostess). Basic Black Ink. Blushing Bride and Poppy Parade Card Stock. Everyday… [Read More]
Happy Birthday Tulip Girl!
Happy Birthday Tulip Girl, I mean Frances. (She is my sister-in-law.) So, for her card I found another sketch challenge to use as my starting point. Funny thing, Frances is Dutch. The challenge comes from Krista, a Dutch stamper over at Cards & Things Challenges. Here is my starting point – And, here is what… [Read More]
Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #150
Wow, I stumbled upon another sketch challenge blog that I really like. I think I’m just going to have to try this one. It’s at The Sweetest Thing. Here is one their current challenges – I thought it was a really great starting place. So, after mulling around my craft room – this is what… [Read More]
Freshly Made Fridays, #18
Yes! Another week, another challenge. I have been stamping’. It has just been crazy here. I’m learning how to use my new computer…….we are new pet parents….I’m in the middle of creating projects for a class tonight – and, I decided to add one more creative task to the mix. My inspiration comes from Freshly… [Read More]
Freshly Made Fridays #17
I am changing my weekly line up a bit. I am moving my Freshly Made Sketches back a few days, to Fridays. My flashbacks will go……somewhere. So, here is the challenge from Freshly Made this week – And, here is what I came up with – What do you think? I am excited to get… [Read More]
Freshly Made, Mondays
Well, here we are at the last week until Christmas. As if that is not challenging enough. I am working retail, still needing to finish up my gift giving purchasing – wrapping too – and my 2 daughters are home for the holidays! And, prepare for a family dinner…. I decided to add something else to my list……a… [Read More]
Freshly Made, Mondays
It’s challenge time again. I am, and have been sick. I had to work a real job. I had a Giftables Class this weekend (with 5 projects!). I had to put out my Christmas decorations. And, I had to play along with Freshly Made Sketches this week – Oh, what a fun challenge. Pulled out a box… [Read More]
Freshly Made, Mondays
I was really excited when I saw this weeks challenge on Freshly Made Sketches – I went through all my scraps because I knew I wanted to use this retired DSP. I just did not know what I wanted to pair it with. This is what I came up with – A birthday card, a late birthday… [Read More]
Freshly Made, Mondays
This is my 3rd challenge to participate in. I was very honored to have been chosen as one of the “Perfect Princesses” in last weeks challenge. WOW! What a great feeling. Thanks, Lauri! Now, off to the next one. I am sooo excited about this sketch! I could not wait to get creatin’! Here is this… [Read More]
Freshly Made, Mondays
I decided to try another card challenge from Freshly Made – And my attempt – Yes, I used the same Spice Cake DSP ad last week….but, Thanksgiving is almost here and I wanted to make a few cards to mail out and I just love this paper……. This will be the one. It is simple. It is monochromatic…. [Read More]
Freshly Made, Monday Sketch
Ok, so I’m going to try my hand at a ‘SKETCH’ challenge. This one is from Freshly Made Sketches. Here is the challenge – And, here is my take on the sketch – Not too bad for my first try. It is simple. But, I like it. It has a lot of dimension and height. Supplies. Day… [Read More]
