When I saw this week's CPS Sketch, I knew it was the perfect layout for the three remaining Jenni Bowlin butterflies that were on my studio table. I combined them with Cosmo Cricket UPCycle polka dots, Core'dinations cardstock, a tiny sentiment from CatsLife Press, and a gorgeous Zva Creative Pearl Flourish. The card was inspired … Read more
I knew I wanted to create with dolies this weekend, and when I saw this weeks Card Patterns sketch, I knew it was the perfect layout … so perfect, that I ended up making an entire set for the Card Set Challenge at the Moxie Fab World blog. I started with some new UPcycle papers … Read more
This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge comes from the fabulous room & nursery designs of Serena & Lily. Serena Dugan, a textile designer and artist, met Lily Kanter, a corporate refugee turned baby boutique owner, and together they turned the world of nursery design on its side. I chose the fabulous Ruby Collection to inspire my … Read more
I am once again Guest Designing with the fabulous group at the Corrosive Challenge Blog (they're looking for a new Design Team if you want to check it out). The theme for this week's Challenge is Magical Creatures. I went through my stash looking for fairies, dragons or gnomes … but instead went with one of my favorite … Read more
This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge comes from a fun store called Paper Seeds. Stacey loves creating and has made lots of wonderful items to inspire you (you can check out her blog here). I chose several items to inspire me this week. I loved the wonderful shades of blue found in this Blue and Green … Read more
It's been a while since I had time to play along with the Compendium of Curiousities Challenge, but the current technique of Double Distress caught my eye. Turns out it is very easy & has quite a dramatic effect. I used the Tim Holtz Alterations Ornamental for my tag embossed with the Sizzix Thin Ice … Read more
I got this hilarious mummy stamp in the mail today from my sister, so I had to ink it up for the Simon Says Halloween Challenge. Since he looks like he's running from something, I added the colony of bats (stamped multiple times using a post-it note for some masking) from Artistic Outpost's Haunted Halloween … Read more
I'm sneaking in my card for this weeks Compendium of Curiousities Challenge just under the wire. This week's technique is Basic Masking. I used the Mini Flower Frenzy Mask from Crafter's Workshop and various shades of yellow, orange & bronze Memories Mists & Glimmer Mists to create my background. I used a full sheet of … Read more
For this week's Play Date Cafe Challenge I pulled out some new stamps from one of my favorite companies ~ CatsLife Press. I wanted to incorporate some woodgrain to go with the wonderful texture of the wine barrels, so I started with a Tim Hotz Texture Fades Woodgrain embossing folder on my favorite Hobby … Read more
One of my favorite Peace Quotes to celebrate the Moxie Fab World Signs of Peace Challenge: Peace ~ it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things, and still be calm in your heart. I … Read more