I seldom make sets or repeat cards, however I really loved how this card turned out earlier this week using the Artistic Outpost 2nd Anniversary Sketch and their Geek is Chic plate, so I decided ot make a few more using Basic Grey Archaic papers (some of the best guy papers ever … why don't … Read more
I needed to make a masculine birthday card this weekend, and was thrilled to see a Sketch Challenge at the Artistic Outpost blog to make a birthday (or fall) themed card. To celebrate Artistic Outpost's 2nd Birthday, they are giving away a $25 gift certificate … this card features images from their Geek is Chic collection, which is … Read more
This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge website ~ The Pajama Squid ~ was suggested by Kelly (aka schirmcat) of the Gingham Girl. She loved the whimsical designs and great name … and I did too. My card was inspired by this fabulous Space Bibby Mom N Mia Quilts. I loved those fabulous space themed designs, as well as … 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
The neutral color palette for Dawn's Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #16 was perfect for a masculine birthday card for the Hero Arts Man Week challenge. I needed a birthday card for a friend's son who is very near and dear to my heart. I thought the Hero Arts Playful Animals set would be the perfect place … Read more
It feels so good to be back in my studio after traveling this week. It was a wonderful time with family, but I always miss my art. This card is inspired by this week's SCS Featured Stamper akronstamperdpk's Hmm … peaches! (aka Darlene Pavlick of Dar's Crafty Creations). I changed the layout to feature the curved Hero Arts … Read more
In addition to the cool clear card bases, ShortCuts also makes these fun frosted sheets, which I combined from elements in the Basic Gray Cupcake card making kit (a big thanks to Two Peas … I won the kit in their National Scrapbook Day giveaway). I added some black cardstock for some pop, a few … Read more
The Hero Arts Blog is celebrating Complementary Colors this week. I chose orange and blue for my card together with Kazan's Sketch 29 from the 2 Sketches 4 You Blog. The papers are all from Making Memories Chloe's Closet collection. The owl with hat is from Savvy Stamps and the Sentiment is Hero Arts A Little … Read more
There's a big Purple Onion Designs party going on at Caardvarks. They are sponsoring the June 20th Challenge, which is to make a *new* Window Card. I was excited to have the opportunity to create projects for the 'Cards & More' feature of Caardvarks together with Jenn (you gotta check out her amazing Window of … Read more
I thought Dawn's Color Challenge for this week would be fun to try for my niece's 17th birthday card. I combined it with this week's sketch from CPS. The Green and Cream DP is all from Making Memories Chloe's Closet and the stamps are Hero Arts (Special Edition: Together and Design Block Wavy Leaf Pattern). … Read more