While the temperatures are soaring out there this July, we could use a little snowy scene to cool us down psychologically, right? TGIF Challenge has given us “Christmas in July” to cool things down a little, and I’m all for that! TGIFC#221 My card for the challenge is a very…
Pressed Petals & Daisies is dedicated to my late Mom-in-Law, JoAnn Hallam, who was the ultimate gardener. Today she would have been 90 years old! Happy Birthday, Mom! This card is for you. Did you ever press flowers between waxed paper in a book? If you were to open some…
Makes a dramatic entrance, doesn’t it? My late Father-in-Law was a master at wood carving and furniture making. His works are truly art! We would go to his house and marvel at his stunning craftsmanship. It was his woodworking that inspired my card design today. And because of Grandpa John,…
I chose to try a watercolor background for my card today in order to join in on the Festive Friday Challenge for the week: Parent’s Day and/or Watercolor: And my card was picked as a “Fave!” I guess my inspiration came from some of the big, bold prints on the…
It’s Tropical Chic in unconventional colors today. I love these blues and the way they compliment each other. It looks very ocean-sea-breezy to me! I’m sneaking in an extra post this week, because I want to enter my card into the TGIF Challenge #220. Here is the banner that started…
“CASE”: to Copy and Share Everything. I say, why not? As long as you give credit to the original designer! (It does NOT feel good to put your creative heart & soul into something and have someone else copy it and pretend that it’s their design!) But that being said,…
I started out to make a tropical shirt card with this Dinoroar Designer Series Paper. Now as I look at it, it really looks more like pajamas! Wah, waaah! Too funny. Maybe a cute sleepover invitation? My inspiration was a shop I saw in Hawaii this spring when I was…
I think a box of happy mail is such a nice gift! Here is a set of four note cards that I put together in a handmade box that will put a smile on anyone’s face. The set primarily uses Bird Ballad DSP with a few coordinating products thrown in.…
Welcome to the Pals’ July Blog Hop! We’re so glad you’re here because we made some great projects that are “Mixing It Up” – adding texture that will really take your projects up a notch – or two! You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous…
Welcome to my Monday blog post! It’s Masculine Monday during the month of July. Today I’ve created a Waterfront scene for my brother’s birthday card. He lives in the Minneapolis area, but owns a cabin in the northern part of Minnesota (I think they all do! 😉) Every time…
Garden Lane Designer Series Paper is a beautiful mix of greens. And only greens. Well, with a smidge of white here and there. It’s pretty and fresh — makes me want to hold a garden party! I used the Floral Essence Stamp Set and Leaf Punch along with the DSP…
Have a fun and safe Independence Day! My card today is a mash-up of different companies’ products as well as current and retired Stampin’ Up! As you know, I enjoy putting all of my loved products into my cards and this one is a perfect example! You may not be…
We always seem to be short on masculine birthday cards, right? I thought I’d start putting in masculine cards on Mondays. It’s one way to build up my supply! Here is my first ~ I know there are plenty of women that enjoy sailing and this could be for anyone.…
I chose Follow Your Art DSP for today’s post because, well, it’s Friday! I gave you Mosaic Mood on Monday, Washi on Wednesday, now Follow Your Art on Friday. See what I did there? haha! Here is my card: OK, raise your hand if you love this DSP. That was…
Oooooo, Pressed Petals is another new favorite! I held off getting this one when I was prepping my Paper Shares because 4 of the sheets are designed in a way that you can’t really cut the sheet in half. You’ll see what I mean when you see the video. Little…
