#stampinup #onstage2016 What's that saying about saving the best for last? Well, I saved the best card I received in the black and white plus one color swap for last. It's amazing! We usually don't get such intricate cards in swaps because we have to make so dang many of ... Read More about Sharing My OnStage2016 Swap Cards (Part Four & Final)
Everything Eleanor
Neutral Thank You
#stampinup The first card I made for this week's Nacho Average Challenge didn't turn out quite like I envisioned. I made and remade it several times before pitching it and starting on a different design. The Nacho sketch is simple--it should be simple to make a card. Sometimes the ... Read More about Neutral Thank You
A Beautiful Birthday
#stampinup This week's color challenge at the Stamps, Ink & Paper (SIP) challenge blog stymied me for a bit. I love the color combination, but I just couldn't get the mojo going to create something fabulous. I ended up with a clean and simple design, but I'm not sure all the elements ... Read More about A Beautiful Birthday
Pretty in Pink Sympathy
A good friend's father recently passed away. It's hard when we've reached a certain age and our parents are aging and sick. We're all going through the same stage of life so that gives us strength and encouragement. Our greatest encouragement comes from our faith. Cast your cares on the LORD ... Read More about Pretty in Pink Sympathy
My Convention Swaps: Over the Top Tags
I'm sitting in the lobby sipping a Cosmo in the beautiful and funky Monaco Hotel in the center of the stamping universe: Salt Lake City, Utah! This week I'll be sharing the swaps I've made for convention. I'm in 4 organized swaps--that means there is a hostess and rules to follow for the creation. ... Read More about My Convention Swaps: Over the Top Tags
It’s Time for a Color Challenge!!!
Oh my goodness! There are so many wonderful photos and color pallets on the Design Seeds website. I just love looking at the photos everyday. They've inspired my biweekly color challenges. Sometimes the "challenge" is to find a Design See photo that I like AND then find the current Stampin' Up ... Read More about It’s Time for a Color Challenge!!!