When I saw the Sketch at Global Design Project, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to showcase more of the gorgeous 49 and Market Plum Grove papers that were still on my studio table (yes, I'm that person who doesn't put things away when I'm finished). I cut one of the more … Read more
Amy's hosting a Coffee Lover's Lookback Challenge, so I thought I would join the fun (oops, when I went to link-up I was too late). Regardless, I had a lot of fun hunting for my cards and remembering making them. This fun stenciled card was for the Fall 2016 Coffee Lover's Blog Hop with … Read more
I opened my new Prize Ribbon Distress Oxide ink and made an attempt at some ink blending using Speckled Egg and Shaded Lilac (clearly I need to watch more tutorials because I never get the smooth blend my friends do). I decided to add the MB Makes Marks Marker Stencil over the top and spray … Read more
It's been a while since I joined the Inspiration Challenge at SplitcoastStampers, but when I saw Karen's Card and that it was inspired by Hot Air Balloons, I had to go take a gander. I chose this Cat Balloon from the Plano Balloon Festival to inspire my design. I have been wanting to make … Read more
When I saw the current Fusion Card Challenge, I thought about what round objects I had in my creative stash. I decided to combine a Gel Press Print with round elements and the beautiful Aunt Yo's Moons stickers from {a vintage girl} & her daughter (remember, the discount code is GNOMIES for 20% … Read more
Today's card is for the Inspired by Challenge. Those super-fun Flip Flop Sandals reminded me of hanging out with my sister on the beach … and how very much I miss our adventures. I do however have photos from our adventures to look back on, and so I used Vintage Camera Stickers from … Read more
This afternoon I had some Sock Monkey Sticker fun with images from {a vintage girl} & her daughter (discount code GNOMIES2021 gets you 20% off your order – mention my name in the comments). With those party hats, they seemed perfect for a birthday card. I realize it's a big of a stash, … Read more
What an absolutely gorgeous day we have in Eastern Iowa. We've been on two walks already today and will likely take a third. You have to take advantage of sunny days in the 70's. I decided it was the perfect day to start on some Fourth of July cards featuring the adorable Fourth of July … Read more
This card is for the many people who need to hear this message today. This sentiment is from Gina K. Designs Grow Positive Thoughts. I combined the uplifting sentiment with Cheryl's Flutterflies & Aunt Yo's Moons stickers from {a vintage girl} & her daughter. Remember, discount code SMILYNSTEF gets you 15% off your … Read more
When I saw the Pitcher Bouquet at Poppies Fusion Card Challenge, it reminded me of the Farmhouse Containers Stickers from {a vintage girl} & her daughter … remember my discount code SMILYNSTEF gets you 15% off your order at the Sticker Store. I paired one of the metal farmhouse container stickers that reminded … Read more