We have arrived at Day #3 of the fabulous Studio Calico / Caardvarks Sketchfest. I've been having so much fun checking out all of the different sketch entries … so much inspiration to be found. I think this is one of my favorite sketch cards of the bunch … such a unique sketch by the … Read more
Today is Day #2 of the seven-day Sketchfest at Caardvarks sponsored by Studio Calico. Remember, there will be prizes from Studio Calico for the daily sketches, and the Grand Prize of a spot on the Caardvarks Design Team for those who complete all seven. You have until AM PST on Tuesday to complete this sketch … Read more
I had one more idea for the Celebration of Learning Challenge at the Hero Arts blog to showcase new techniques you've learned. I think I'm finally getting the hang of the Ranger ink blending tool, and wanted to try it with emboss resist using the Hero Arts Stunning Snowflakes background stamp. I stamped the Snowflakes in … Read more
Studio Calico / Caardvarks Sketchfest 2009 has finally arrived. There will be a new sketch (designed by our very own ultra-talented Heidi Van Laar) posted each day (for 7 days) at 12:01 am PST. Your cards for that sketch must be completed and linked up to Mr. Linky by 7 am PST the next day to be eligible for fabulous prizes from … Read more
The challenge at the Moxie Fab World blog is to create a card that incorporates some kind of household item as its focal point. As I thought about different things in our house, I realized our recliners are probably one of our favorite household items, so that's how I decided my theme (combined with the … Read more
This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge card is one that I believe turned out even better than I had envisioned in my mind. When I saw this beautiful Golondrinas on a Wire by Lorena Siminovich in the LAMA (Latin America in a Modern Age) store, I was transfixed. I loved the contrast of the bright blue with … Read more
I'm thrilled to be participating in the second day of the JustRite Mega Font Blog Hop featuring 54 amazing designers – 28 locations each day. If you missed yesterday's blog hop, you can find it here. JustRite is celebrating their Mega Font Hop (a 2 Day Event with 54 designers) in style with a Super 7 … Read more
I was excited to get my copy of the September issue of CardMaker Magazine today featuring this card with their Sketch #13 on the last page of the magazine. It's always so fun to see my creations in print. Did you participate in the Mega Font Blog Hop with JustRite today? I'll be taking part in the … Read more
The challenge at the Hero Arts Blog this week is to celebrate learning and showcase new things you've learned in card design. I revisited these designs from December 2008, and updated them with my new Thank You cling stamp. One of the things I've learned is to incorporate vintage book pages into my design. I love how this … Read more
I intended to create tonight, but it just didn't happen … a long work day … getting home late … working through my blog reader … and getting ready for TWO blog hops this week (remember, Caardvarks GCD Designs Hop starts on Tuesday, September 15th … my day for the hop is the 16th). So instead, … Read more