Today, my inspiration is coming from a new (to me) stamping challenge. Retro Sketches, "where every sketch is a blast from our past," hosts a weekly sketch challenge. I've been lurking over there for a while and I figured I'd better stop lurking and start stamping! I like the sketches because ... Read More about Hello! Retro Sketch Challenge
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Another Week, Another Challenge (CCMC 290)
I love playing along with challenges. They really get my creative juices flowing. Sometimes a color challenge puts together colors I never would have dreamed of using. Sketch challenges help me with my graphic design. Again this week, I'm playing along with Create with Connie & Mary in their ... Read More about Another Week, Another Challenge (CCMC 290)
Ombre Hello Lovely
Ombre is trending. My daughter has dyed her hair ombre: dark brown, dark red, dark blonde. It looks really nice. Ombre is trending in home decor and crafting, too. I thought I'd try a simple ombre card. First, you need to decide on the colors you'll use. I tried different combinations of pinks ... Read More about Ombre Hello Lovely
See Ya Later, Alligator!
"See ya later, Alligator," my mom would say to me when I was a kid. And if I wasn't in one of my moods, I'd respond "After a while, crocodile." This Sale-a-Bration stamp set reminds me of my mom--and that's a good thing. My mom was a wonderful woman and I'm indebted to her. She always said she was ... Read More about See Ya Later, Alligator!
Awesome, Thanks!
Our area is about to get somewhere between 4 and 8 inches of snow overnight. The county schools have already closed. I'm hoping my work will be closed because I love to do two things on a snow day: 1. Sleep in!! 2. Stamp!! (I guess I'll have to shovel at some point.) I'd like to say, for the ... Read More about Awesome, Thanks!
Sweet Sorbet Make & Take Idea
I've got a couple of workshops coming up during Sale-a-Bration and I'm looking for ideas for make-and-takes. When I saw this card that Marla Reed made, I knew that I had to CASE it...and then I thought it would be perfect for a make-and-take. I love Marla's stamping style--it's so fresh. The colors ... Read More about Sweet Sorbet Make & Take Idea
