Happy Sunday. I have more details on the card drive for kids in foster homes that is being organized by Bearly Art after my Paper Players card. Thanks to those of you who have already let me know that you will be participating in this card drive. I think it's a wonderful excuse for us to get into our crafting spaces and make some fun cards for the kids! Let's get to the Paper Players challenge first. It's the fabulous Ann's turn to host our Paper Players challenge this week and it's sketch week! It was the perfect sketch for... Read more →
Happy Saturday. It's the fabulous Vicki's turn to host our AddictedtoCAS challenge this week and she has a code word that is just up my alley! I inked up an old Penny Black stamp. This stamp is part of a Christmas set called Joyful Holiday. But, I just felt that this was appropriate with a different sentiment. After all, the deer is carrying an envelope - so how appropriate is the sentiment - Just a Note! :-) I kept it very clean and simple and focused on coloring the deer and left everything around it white! here's my card: It... Read more →
Happy Sunday. Before I get to my Paper Players card and the card drive announcement, I wanted to send hugs and love to those of you who have been affected by the terrible storms of the last week. I have friends and work colleagues in those areas hardest hit and my heart goes out to them - and to all of you who have been affected. About our challenge this week: It's the fabulous LeAnne's turn to host our Paper Players challenge this week and it's CAS week and LeAnne has a great theme for us. I also have an... Read more →
Happy Sunday and Happy Valentine's to all of you! I hope you have a wonderful day and you are all spoiled by those that love you. It's my turn to host our Paper Players challenge this week and it's color week. There are choices to be made :-) Black and white with red and or pink and then paired with a metallic of gold/silver. For my choices I went with red and gold. I had to pull out of of my favorite sets - Signed and Sealed (I know you must be tired of seeing this set!) But... I really... Read more →
Happy Saturday! It's the fabulous Nancy's turn to host our Addicted to CAS challenge and this is her code word: Initially I was really tempted to go with a Valentine's Day card, but decided to go with a holiday theme instead. I pulled out some Schoolhouse Red cardstock from Simon Says Stamp and paired it with the Hug in a Mug Sweet Treats die set from The Greetery. I love this little cookie die. I die cut it once with Crumb Cake cardstock and then again with glittery red paper. I sandwiched them together and added the sentiments. The focal... Read more →