DeNami is holding their first sketch challenge for a chance to win some DeNami goodies. DeNami was one of the first stamp companies I owned, and those original stamps are all still in my collection because they are classics. This DeNami Birthday candle set is so versatile for lots of birthday designs. I colored the … Read more
This morning I needed to make a birthday card for a 12-year-old boy (actually I needed to make it last week, but it slipped off my radar). For me, young men cards are always a challenge. I went with one of my go-to masculine collections ~ Cogsmo by Cosmo Cricket. The sketch is this week's Unscripted … Read more
On Saturdays I usually start my day by spending time catching-up on my blog-reading for the week. I use Bloglines and try to keep the number under 700. There is just so much inspiration out there … and I don't want to miss out on any of it. As I go through the blogs I … Read more
This card started with floral paper from Making Memories Vintage Findings Collection. I don't think I ever would have combined these colors on my own, but I love the vivid happy feel. I designed my card using a tall version of Jen's Sketch for You to Try. The Inque Boutique Monarch stamps are my go-to … Read more
March snuck up on me, and I realized I have quite a few birthday cards I need for the month. I decided to combine Lisa's new Poppy Seed Challenge with this week's Unscripted Sketch (flipped on its side). Hero Arts has also announced Flickr Milestone, where they will be giving away lots of goodies when their … Read more
I have been loving the Winter Olympics … so inspiring. It really makes me want to plan another trip to Canada … so many beautiful vistas to explore. I needed a special masculine birthday card for someone who enjoys winter sports, so I used inspiration from the Olympics together with Get Sketchy Sketch #26. This … Read more
The challenge at the Jacksonbelle Embellishments Blog today is to create a card with a unique fold. I decided to give Judy's Double Pocket card a try. It turned out so cool with the awesome double-sided DP from My Mind's Eye. Use keyword JBE093 if you upload to a gallery or just add your link to … Read more
This card is for my teenage niece's upcoming birthday. She enjoys music and playing her guitar, so I thought this fun grungy paper from Cosmo Cricket's Get Happy collection was perfect for her. I used this week's Sketch for You to Try as well as the very versatile Time to Stamp background cling from Hero Arts … Read more
Tonight I made a pretty little card for my wonderful mother-in-law's birthday. I am truly blessed to have her in my life, and she always loves receiving cards I've made for her. I combined this week's Get Sketchy Sketch with the Color Throwdown #78 (there are some awesome Doodle Factory stamps up for grabs). Bluebirds from Artistic … Read more
This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge comes from the fabulous colors and design of Echo. The colors of these fabulous Wood Cashmere Ruffle Gloves are echoed throughout my studio, so it was no surprise that is where I found my inspiration. I was inspired by the vibrant color combination and the tiny accent of ruffle. I … Read more