This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge comes from the beautiful (and delicious) Godiva Chocolate Store. My card was inspired by this lovely spring packaging. I loved the coral and yellow with the spring floral theme. I used the Sketch from CAS on Sunday, punched flowers & a Thanks from Savvy Stamps.
Tonight I decided to play along with this week's Fusion Card Challenge. The floral pattern inspired me to go thorugh my designer papers and find an all-over floral pattern … which I found in Basic Grey's PB&J Collection. And since chemistry was one of my favorite classes, I couldn't resist the Fusion Option to combine … Read more
Don't let this week's Unscripted Sketch scare you … it just a focal image with a square on each corner … and two long skinny rectangles on each side. Remember, it's an *unscripted* sketch to use as little or as much of it that works for you. Every time I order from Ellen Hutson, she … Read more
I was blessed to receive a large bag filled with pages of vintage sheet music from a friend. As I went through my treasure trove, I discovered several drum line pieces that were sized for marching band … absolutely perfect for the front of a card. Hero Arts Leafy Vines is one of my favorite … Read more
This was my first card using the Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico. I used an ivory card base with several Studio Calico papers and a wood grain paper tag. I needed thank you cards, so I used the little wooden Thank You sentiment included with this month's card kit and colored it with Spectrum Noir … Read more
I'm joining in the fun at the new Fusion Card Challenge … I chose the fusion of combining the sketch with the Inspiration Photo. Instead of Chevrons, I stamped the Hero Arts Hexagon Background in the Dark Pink, Orange and Yellow of the inspiration photo, and trimmed at an angle to create the sketch element. … Read more
I had fun with this week's Studio Calico Sunday Card Sketch. I took several runs at it finally settling on this design. Since the second row of washi tape was printed on the designer paper, I added three more pieces on that side of the card. The yellow polka dots are from the Studio Calico … Read more
The theme at Sentimental Sundays is Thank You. I stamped the vase & flowers from the new Floral Fancies set by Crafter's Companion on kraft cardstock. I used Prismacolor pencils to add color to the design. The background designer paper was a bit bright for the look I wanted to frame my iamge, so I … Read more
I love all of the challenges right now to use something new … something I need to do more of this year … use my supplies & mail my cards. This card is for the New Year, New You Challenge at a Blog Named Hero. I used my new CityScape Die from Savvy Stamps & … Read more
This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge comes from MacKenzie-Childs, which was born of out of a love of home and our commitment to fresh, innovative design. I chose this Audrey Bag to inspire my design. I love the contrast of the design elements on the black background & all of the fun patterns & colors. I … Read more