The word prompt at Inkspirational Challenges is Leftovers. I went through my leftovers bin searching for inspiration and chose this Stampin’ Up Snowflake from 2005 stamped on a piece of Basic Grey designer paper. I’m guessing it’s been in my leftovers bin for almost 20 years (soon after I bought the stamp, which I no … Read more
I had fun watching the Cardinals play baseball and playing with some paper. I started with the Inspired By … Donuts Challenge … makes me think that a stop at the donut shop just might be in my future (I hear a maple long john or apple fritter calling my name). I went with a … Read more
When I saw the newest Sketch at AAA Cards Challenge, it reminded me of fireworks. I remembered several stamp sets I could use to recreate an idea I had in my head, but of course I couldn’t find either one (organizing my studio so I can find things I want is at the very top … Read more
I thought the Hero Arts Jean Jacket Layering Stencils were fun to use for Father’s Day Cards. I started with the front vew die cutting some gold metallic snaps with more of a chambrey denim coloring. I paired it with a sentiment from Honey Bee Stamps Well Played Sir. The second card features the back … Read more
On my recent trip, I stopped in a few thrift stores including Out of the Closet in Columbus where I found a Hello Kitty reader. Unfortunately, quite a few of the pages had been “colored” with pens, but there were enough intact pages that I picked it up hoping to do some fussy cutting for … Read more
‘Twas the SKETCH before Chrsitmas at Jingle Belles with a fun Sketch to guide your creativity. When I saw the rectangle in the Sketch, I thought it would be perfect for a Scrapbooking journaling card. I opened the never-before-used Carta Bella Merry Christmas Flora Collection and used it to build most of my card. I decided to … Read more
It’s time to get those Father’s Day cards in the mail, so I decided to use fun STAMPlorations paper products and stamps to make a few. I started with a STAMPlorations Pop Art Coffee ATC and paired it with a coordinating STAMPlorations Industrial Patchwork Collage Paper. I added a thin black cardstock mat and positioned … Read more
The new challenge at Shopping Our Stash is Summertime – Ceate a card featuring something you’d see or experience in the summertime. I chose hiking as my theme. I’ve been wanting to do some park hikes this summer, so it’s on the bingo card. I used the Simple Vintage Woodlands Collection by Simple Stories. I … Read more
For this Dad Day Card, I used a fun panel from the Ciao Bella Hipster paper collection. I loved how all of the elements worked for the recipient. I paired it a great plaid from 49 and Market Rust and Revs paper collection. I finished with a stamped Father’s Day sentiment, love you stickers and … Read more
