One, already? Yup. Jacob is ONE today! Happy Birthday little guy! Jacob is my great-nephew. I just wanted to wish him and his family big birthday wishes. I think this card accomplishes that. My inspiration comes from none other than, Freshly Made Sketches. I just knew I could pull this off for a one year… [Read More]
Challenges
Happy Birthday, Carolyn
Cross stitch and stamping? Why, yes. In the Spring Mini Catalog there is a cute Simply Sent Kit called Sweet Threads. It is adorable! I combined that kit with another card challenge this time, one from Seize the Birthday. You should go check them out. Cute cards. Great designers. This card is for Carolyn, one… [Read More]
Good Luck
Need a little luck? This sweet little number was made to send to one of my daughters who could always use a ‘good luck’ wish during these college midterms and finals. To get my creativity going, I combined two challenges this week. I used Nacho Average Challenge for the colors and Freshly Made Sketches for the layout. They both… [Read More]
With Sympathy
Sympathy cards are never easy to make are they? Especially when they involve someone who has been in your life a lifetime. Yes, this card was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches this week because I was at a creative standstill in making this card. I knew it needed to be done and, I needed to make… [Read More]
Lucky
Feeling Lucky? I am, maybe a bit. I love how this card turned out. This card was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches, Sketch #74 to be exact. And, because St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner….you see where I’m going with this. I am really lovin’ this Print Poetry Paper Stack in the Spring… [Read More]
Seize the Challenge
Ever need a quick birthday card? Sketch challenges can be a terrific resource for quick, go-to ideas. Today, my inspiration comes from another card challenge blog I ran across, Seize the Birthday. This is yet another clean and simple design that I just love – that’s my style. My card is very feminine as the… [Read More]
Happiness Always
Happiness Always Paulina and Larry on your upcoming anniversary. I decided I was going to make my brother and his dear wife a card. I was stumped on how to execute it. So, I saw this really different sketch challenge on Technostamper. I decided to play along! I combined through my stamps, punches, and papers… [Read More]
Crowning Beauty
Playing with my challenges. Again. I’m getting brave. I combined two this time. Freshly Made Sketches meets Nacho Average Challenges. I’m not too thrilled with my finished card, but, it’s growing on me. I just flipped the sketch and added Basic Black to NAC’s challenge of using Raspberry Ripple, Rose Red and Crumb Cake. Not… [Read More]
Freshly Made Fridays, #26
Ah, getting into some more card designing. I have my Card Buffet next weekend, so I am still creating cards. Will this one make the buffet? I wanted to incorporate either Sale-A-Bration products or the Occasions Mini Catalog. The Occasions Mini won out. I went with the Twitterpated DSP, Mixed Bunch, and Blossom Punch. My design… [Read More]
Freshly Made Fridays, #25
Todays card is very special to me. Not only did I combine a sketch challenge from Freshly Made Sketches with an actual card I needed to create, I used up some retired DSP too! Yes! (I do have a lot of it, and I am thrilled to pull it out to use it.) See my… [Read More]
Freshly Made Fridays, #24
Finally. After lots of interruptions. I decided to make playing along with this weeks Freshly Made Sketch challenge a priority. Last week, I was busy preparing and cutting and cutting and more cutting for my card buffet. It, literally, was not in the cards for me to participate. Although, last week was a really cool… [Read More]
Freshly Made Fridays, #22
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]
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]
