One of the things I love about hosting the Inspiration Challenge at SCS is that it keeps me constanly on the look-out for things to inspire design … today at the office, I actually told a co-worker the combination of patterns in her shirt would translate to a great card design. Tonight my inspiration … Read more
Since CAS-ual Fridays is celebrating Red, White & Blue, I broke out the We R Memory Keepers Red, White & Blue papers to create a fun birthday card for a bingo-lover who also loves red, white & blue. I used a sketch from Red Hot Stampers Challenge & also took inspiration from this week's Cupcake … Read more
This card started with the Basic Grey Mix 'n Match challenge … I used papers from Life of the Party (background & sentiment circle); PB&J (red) and Picadilly (blue). The layout is from Seize the Birthday and was inspired by this gorgeous CASE Study Card by Maille Bellis. I also incorporated this week's CAS-ual Friday Challenge for … Read more
We're playing games at Jingle Belles this week … specifically, our own version of Jingle Belles B-I-N-G-O. I went for a vertical BINGO right down the center … stamping, flowers & tree. The beautiful Flowering Christmas Tree Die from Memory Box took care of two of my elements in one design. I decorated my tree … Read more
This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge comes from Greenheart, Chicago’s premier eco-fair trade non-profit shop, carrying eco fair trade products made by artisans from around the world. My card is inspired by this fun little Crazy Owl Wool Birdhouse. It reminded me of my Stampin' Up Owl Punch, and I loved the vibrant colors. I went … Read more
One of my favorite themes for holiday cards is Peace … in the middle of the hustle & bustle of the holidays, I am always trying to focus and find Peace. So, our prompt theme at Jingle Belles this week is Peace … incorporate a Peace Symbol or the word Peace into your design … or … Read more
Since this weekend will be Labor Day in the United States, we've decided to celebrate at Jingle Belles by giving you a bit of a head start with this week's card. We're asking you to CASE (Copy And Selectively Edit) any other Jingle Belles card … by which we mean any of our cards OR any of your fellow Belles' cards made … Read more
This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge comes from the fabulous designs of Maggie Austin Cakes. I chose this amazing Gradient Frill Cake to inspire my card. I was inspired by the gradient color palette and how the frosting almost looks like fabric (or in my case Stampin' Up Crocheted flowers). I used Fall To Layout #148 … Read more
The theme this week at Jingle Belles is Lonely this Christmas … we're combating holiday loneliness with the fine ladies at the Order of the Opus Glueii. Instead of just making a card this week, we're asking you to make a holiday card for Jingle Belles and a project inspired by the card … it … Read more
Saturday, I ventured to Iowa City for my first Farmers' Market of the season … I love wandering through the booths and exploring. I came home with all sorts of goodies including fresh guacamole, dill cheese curds, bacon wrapped dates, tomatoes, and a beautiful potted begonia. I also stopped at Memories on Fifth for … Read more