When I saw the fun retro colors in the Wreath Inspiration Photo at The Card Concept, I knew the Daily Flash Eggnog Collection from October Afternoon would be perfect (and have long been hoarded in my stash). I started by cutting a wreath shape from pink cardstock. Next I began decorating my wreath using Pillow Puff … Read more
I'm not usually one for card kits (because I don't follow instructions well), but when the kit contains fabulous elements, you don't necessarily need to follow instructions to get beautiful results. These cards are from the Soft Sayings Card Kit from Stampin' Up. I adore the color combinations and the bits of golden glitter. The … Read more
I just looked at how many Falliday Challenges I have yet to complete … and how much time I have yet … and it's going to take a valiant effort to make it. It is unlikely, but I will go down trying. Tonight I made a card for the We Wish You a Snarky Christmas … Read more
I'm still trying to get a few more Falliday Fest Challenges done before the end-of-month deadline. This one was to make a card inspired by this movie poster using those colors. I started with the idea of a black cat and shining peachy moon. I sponged my orange paper with pink & peach inks to … Read more
It's Falliday Fest at SplitcoastStampers, so I've been trying all sorts of new techniques. First up is called the Dendritic Technique. I applied Teal & Gold Metallic Acrylic Paint to two transparencies and then smooshed them together. I pulled the transparencies apart, and then I applied the paint to white cardstock (and will be saving … Read more
Living in the Midwestern farmland, I love all of the fun farm animal brads from Eyelet Outlet. I gathered the entire herd of Farm Animal Brads together for this fun birthday card using sentiments from My Favorite Things The Whole Herd. I couldn't find a fence die or punch in my … Read more
Anyone who knows me knows I love my shoes … I love having them in every color and style. I sustained a permanent injury to one of my feet many years ago, which necessitates comfortable shoes … so I'm always on the look-out for shoes that meet the comfort standard … but also meet the style … Read more
I finally broke out my new Daisy Delight Stamp and Coordinating Punch from Stampin' Up. I even made my own yellow daisy centers by coloring some Eyelet Outlet Bumpy Bling with a Yellow Spectrum Noir Marker. The layout is this week's Freshly Made Sketch and the sentiment stamp is likely over 15 years old from … Read more
My masculine birthday card stash is woefully depleted, so I pulled out some journaling cards from Simple Stories Let's Party and some Stampin' Up products to put together a few quick cards. The first one uses stamps and coordinating papers from Stampin' Up's Birthday Delivery. I made the hat with Boho Blossoms Punch to match … Read more
I'm finishing my weekend with a wedding card for the Global Design Project. Sentiments are from Stampin' Up For the New Two. I finished with a strip of black pearls from Eyelet Outlet to finish my design. The layout is this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch.