Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Waffle Flower Guest Designer

 


It's a happy day dance I'm doing today! I get to be a guest designer for Waffle Flower!
My über talented friend, Jeanne Jackna asked if I'd join her team to showcase 
WF's April weekly challenge. The theme for April is sewing, and I'm featuring one
of their stitching dies.



I love any sort of needlework, and crosshatch is a favorite.  


The die is called Stitchable Pinking Rectangle, just right for any pattern you'd like 
to create. They even include one with the die.


Originally I chose these 3 colors of embroidery thread, but changed my mind after 
starting the card. (OK, don't judge me, I'm fickle!)


I started with the green, full 6 strands, and carefully counted my holes between the
diagonals. Next the green, then teal, and finally grey and darker green in the opposite
direction. This is a pleasant evening's work while watching TV, and I loved the look of the
pale blue behind and through the unstitched holes. 
The added die cut is Waffle Flower's Potted Lily. The sentiment is included in
the stamp set. 


Lots of foam pop ups for extra dimension.

Hope you'll play along with this week's challenge, and try your hand at one or more of 
Waffle Flower's Pinking dies. There are many in the shop, all shapes and sizes! 

Hope you're enjoying a happy healthy spring!







Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The Card Concept Challenge: Butterfly Brilliance

 


We have a new challenge for you at The Card Concept, and our inspiration photo is
sure to stir your creative juices!


That butterfly! All I could do was stare at it's beauty! My card didn't stray far from
the photo's colors and layout.


The background is Stamp Market's and then sponge inked with Distress Oxide Inks.


And oh, that butterfly... the closest I could come to that amazing detail was an oldie
rubber stamp from Penny Black, which came alive with bright copics.


The blooms and fine stitched frame are Poppystamps.  And the script stamp: the Greetery.

The Card Concept challenges run for 2 weeks, lots of time to create a card,
or 2, and we love your sweet comments and creations! Be sure and read our
challenge rules, just a few, and to add our challenge photo to your post. 

Looking forward to seeing your beautiful cards! Have a wonderful week!




Saturday, March 16, 2019

Hello Sweet Friend



Hello, sweet friends! I'm up on the Poppystamps blog today, with a 
 watercolor card full of spring blooms! Pop on by to see how I used my
new Arteza pens to create my scene.


Can't wait for the real thing, (blooms that is) in my neck of the woods!

Have a blessed weekend!

Saturday, February 9, 2019

A Watered Garden


Welcome! I'm excited to be playing along with a new challenge at PTI,
Laurie's Fabulous Favorites.
Laurie started things rolling with her favorite stamp set, and challenged
us to pick ours for a card.
Somewhat like picking a favorite child, but I narrowed it down to about
110, and selected Farmer's Market Florals.


Stamps that warm the heart, that's Farmer's Market Florals. Paired it with 
Bold Borders Foliage and Garden of Faith.


We've had a lot of rain so far this year, after a long drought, and it
looks like the roses are ready bud. I know I say it every season,
but spring in our valley is the closest thing to heaven!


A little bit of foam popping, and my card is ready to brighten someone's
winter day.


Laurie mentioned she loves the PTI florals. Me too! And I love the 
multi stamping stamps as well.

Now for the best part of this challenge: 100.00 gift certificate!
Play along on the PTI blog!






Friday, May 25, 2018

PTI May '18 Blog Hop!


Welcome to PTI's May Blog Hop!

Here's our inspiration photo:


Looks like a celebration to me! 
Warm, and wonderful. Outdoor fun... wish I were there!


I wanted to showcase the flowers on the picnic tables. Free and easy little bouquets of rich
jewel tones on a background of emerald green. 
There are so many ways to play with the inspiration photo. Can't wait to see 
how you were inspired!

My product list below links directly to the PTI store. Happy Shopping!



PTI Stamping Simply Black & White All Over Paper
(I don't think it's still available)


See you at the Hop!

Friday, February 24, 2017

Tag You're It #66


It's time for a new challenge on the Tag You're It blog,
and we have Maureen Merritt as our featured artist,
with this beautiful Spring tag!


This put a smile on my face with it's colors
and happy everything sentiment!

As if Maureen's tag isn't enough to have you longing for spring,
here's my tag for more inspiration


PTI's Petite Pots
Tag Sale #1 die

You have 2 weeks to play along,
can't wait to see how you were inspired!



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Monday, March 31, 2014

Paper Sweeties April Blog Hop


Welcome to the Paper Sweeties April Blog Hop!
This is our chance to show off all the goodies in the PS boutique.

Check out our inspiration!


Sweet Treats!

I have 2 cards for you, the 1st features sweet Emma and a tea party.


Emma's been baking all day, and invites you to tea.
Table and tea set from 'I'm Having a Tea Party',
sentiment and clothing from 'It's Tea Time'.


2nd card was done with die cuts from the March release. 
Spring bouquet formed with Sweet cuts Hippity Hoppity.
Did you know the Paper Sweeties boutique has paper straws?
Love them for added detailing, like these bud vases for the blooms.


Sequins and twine are also now in the shop!

Now hop along and check out each and every designer and a big welcome to our
guest designer, Larissa Heskett!