Wednesday, December 18, 2019

CASOLOGY week 358



I wanted to create something rustic and masculine - not your typical christmas card - and I love how it turned out!








stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink, stampin’ up
die:  papertrey ink
embellishment:  twine - from my stash

Monday, December 16, 2019

addicted to stamps challenge #180


COLD & FROSTY

 I’m thrilled for Betsy Veldman’s amazing new company, “the greetery!”  I can’t wait to do some experimenting with her gorgeous stencils, but that will have to wait until after the new year.








stamps:  the greetery, papertrey ink
papers:  stampin’ up, papertrey ink
stencil:  the greetery
embellishments:  ice glitter - stampin’ up



#tgifc242


I had even less time than usual to make christmas cards this year, so I tried to stick to simple designs. I love the bright colors with these modern trees!








stamps:  papertrey ink, paper smooches
papers:  stampin’ up, papertrey ink
embellishments:  sequins - avery elle





just add ink #486



one of my favorites this year . . .








stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink
embellishments:  sequins - avery elle



Wednesday, December 4, 2019

card sets





'Tis the season . . . for cookie baking and card making!  Each Christmas I try to create 10 card designs, then stamp multiples of each design to send to family and friends.  I have several sets in various stages of assembly, but here is the first completed set:








stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

SSC218

I'll be the first to admit that I struggle when it comes to creating masculine cards (and I'm sure I'm not the only one who does!) but I like the way this card came together . . .

 
 
 
 






stamps:  ink to paper
paper:  stampin' up, papertrey ink
dies:  ink to paper, papertrey ink

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

FMS200



I thought I’d make few more cards with similar color palettes before I clean up!








stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink

Sunday, August 11, 2019

FMS1


I love how this simple card turned out - especially the color combination:









stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  stampin’ up, papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Just Add Ink Challenge #468

 
 
I chose a soft color palette to create a pretty "citrus" card for this challenge . . .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
stamps:  the greetery, papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink
dies:  the greetery, papertrey ink
embellishment:  sequin - avery elle
 

Thursday, July 18, 2019

SSC209




I love these colors - I’m always drawn to high value contrasts . . . my sister-in-law loved the results!


 





stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  stampin’ up, papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink





Tuesday, July 16, 2019

just us girls trend week #496



For a sweet friend who picked cherries and then shared them with me!
The stamped strip of big tickets was the perfect way to add a bold sentiment that coordinated with the patterned paper, along with a bit of washi tape.  The cherries, with a hint of sparkle, are the finishing touch.






stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  echo park, papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink
embellishments:  washi tape - stampin’ up; sequin - darice








Monday, July 15, 2019

just add ink challenge #465





I had so much fun creating this birthday card for my granddaughter - who is currently obsessed with all things flamingo (and pink)!!!








stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertreyink
dies:  papertrey ink

fusion - ombre


I chose another preprinted card base from papertrey ink to create a soft, feminine ombre background in shades of corally pink.  I was amazed that all this card needed was a bit of black & white twine - the effect was sweet and simple!







stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink
embellishment:  twine - the twinery


the paper players color challenge PP450


another card I put together with bits and pieces left over from other projects (I don’t know why I have such a difficult time just throwing them away when I clean up, but here they are!)








stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink


Friday, July 12, 2019

addicted to stamps challenge 176

a clean & simple summer card



farmer’s market inspired:
One of my stamping goals this summer is to incorporate the unused supplies that have been sitting on my table for quite awhile - I liked the pattern and shades of green of this preprinted background from papertrey ink to highlight my colorful veggies (the “enjoy” frame was something I cut months ago and was happy to be able to use it also).
I clipped this card to a stack of bon appetit magazines I was gifting to a friend . . .





stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink
embellishments:  clip - making memories; twine - pebbles in my pocket

FMS396



I love how my version of Melissa Bickford’s fabulous card turned out!
I used a pre-printed card base with that great double-line border, stamped a centered sentiment and then framed it with the bright die-cut flowers (I was amazed how stamping just the centers on the pink flowers in black ink brought the flowers to life). 





stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink

Friday, March 8, 2019

FabFri158

  

I actually created a little "do over" with an old card that I just didn't love . . .
 
 

 
old 

 
new 
 
 
 
 
 
 
stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up
dies:  papertrey ink
embossing folder:  sizzix
 
 




Tuesday, March 5, 2019

rainbow cupcake challenge

 
just a fun little card for my granddaughter . . .


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
stamp:  stampin' up
papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up, scraps
dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things
embellishments:  sequins - avery elle
 
 

Monday, February 4, 2019

FabFri156

 
I loved this look so much that I made several . . . to send to my sweet long distance friends!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper
dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things
 

Saturday, February 2, 2019

ctd528


 
 
 
I actually sponged the background months ago, using a hexagon stencil and didn't end up using it on another project, but I love the way it looks behind just a section of a cover plate pattern.  The wood sentiment is such a great compliment to the color combo . . .
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up, watercolor paper
dies:  papertrey ink
stencil:  papertrey ink
embellishment:  wood sentiment - stampin' up

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