Shery at STAMPlorations is focusing on growing her store again, and one of the fun things she has added are these great card front sets that she has as part of her subscription series. She graciously sent me the Junk Journal Collage set, and I had a lot of fun creating with them (you can … Read more
The new challenge at Addicted to Stamps & More is Make Your Mark. I used my Alcohol Ink Markers to color the images from Trinity Stamps Teacup Blooms. I took my inspiration from the beautiful table setting bouquet at the Inspired by Challenge. I paired the tea cup bouquet with a sentiment from Sizzix Tea-riffic … Read more
It’s time for the Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop (or in my case, a nice cup of tea). I chose to pair Gina K. Designs Crescent Mandala Cover Plate with a cup of Tea from Gina K. Designs You Are So Loved. I’m also linking-up at Gina K. Designs November Tag Team! #monthlymixchallenge, which is … Read more
The November Challenge at Pinkfresh Studio is Petals & Thanks. I used four of the challenge colors with Pinkfresh Studio Butterfly Garden stamp, stencils and coordinating die cut. I positioned the flowers and leaves within the Pinkfresh Studio Notched Corner Frame Die Cut on a piece of Pinkfresh Studio Oh What Fun! designer paper. I … Read more
I’ve had this adorable Tim Holtz Paper Doll pair of friends on my studio table for some time. I painted them when my friend Bev & I had Alabama Art Camp during the summer. It was time for them to find a home. I started by creating a coordinating GelliArts print using PaperArtsy Butter Fresco … Read more
My friend Cyndie and I were supposed to be taking an art class together in March near her home, but the instructor canceled it at the last moment, so I had to make a quick decision about the plane ticket I no longer needed. We decided to re-route our adventure to San Diego in August. … Read more
The newest Challenge at Shopping Our Stash is Eat Five a Day – Make a card featuring Fruits and/or Vegetables. I chose to go with Cabbage and Corn, two favorite veggies in Iowa this time of year using dies from Hero Arts Cabbage Corn Crate. We're in the middle of what they refer … Read more
I just returned from spending five days with my crafty friend Bev at her home in Alabama. We officially dubbed the experience our Alabama Art Camp. We had lots of different artsy things (and some non-artsy) that we wanted to try during our time together. In the photo above, we were trying to … Read more
The June Challenge at PoppyStamps is Red, White & Bloom. I die cut the PoppyStamps Poinsettia Background from Red Cardstock and attached it to a white card base. Even though this is a Christmas die, I thought the shapes and leaves worked well for a summer card too. Next, I die cut the … Read more
