Connie & Mary posted another color challenge for their spring collection (CCMCSPRING14-04). As usual, I never thought of putting these colors together--but now I really like this combination! I especially like the addition of black. I think it grounds the other colors without making them too ... Read More about Colorful Birthday
Have a Cuppa CAS
The current Addicted to CAS challenge keyword is "coffee." Well, out came my Perfect Blend set. I adore this set--it's relatively inexpensive ($10.95 for the 3 stamp set in clear) and it actually is pretty versatile! I started with a scrap of Soho Subway DSP for the coffee cup sleeve and that gave ... Read More about Have a Cuppa CAS
Hello! Retro Sketch Challenge
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
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!
