Thursday, February 27, 2025

STB # 300 - No Stamping



Jules is the host for the next challenge at Seize the Birthday 
and it is one that you will love. 
Lately, more and more cards that I make, use dies. I love how they come together so easily. Let's see what you do! remember if you use the topping, you have a chance to be a design guest for the next challenge. 
If you are not into the topping, just make sure that it is a birthday theme. 





This is the card that I did for this challenge. 


Supplies for this card:
Pink Fresh Pomegranates and Pears 
GKD Sentient Radiant Poses Greeting 

Hop on over to the blog for ore inspiration from the team and our 
Surprise Party Guest, Amanda Mertz
And our design guest Chris Dring

I look forward to seeing your entry in the gallery. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 
                                                                  






Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Double D Challenge - Use the color Red


Darlene has made a sweet inspiration board for us for this next Challenge at Double D. 
The color red seems to be a theme this month and I know that Valentines Day was passed but the color red is vibrant and so much fun to craft with. Let's see that you will do with it 

Prize:

Penny Black 'Across the Miles' Premium 3.25" x 4.5" cardstock

My card
I know that roses are red, but I love the red poppies and remembered this image from Power Poppy. 



Power Poppy stamp Poppy XL image and sentiment
Spellbinder timeless hearts border die
GK Master Layouts 3 and Red Hot card stock. 

Be sure to check out the inspiration from the rest of the team. 
They have some great cards. 


Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 
                                                                






Thursday, February 13, 2025

STB #299 - Add A Heart


Joann is in the Valentine spirit with her challenge for this next two weeks. She just wants us to add a heart to our cards. Easy enough and there are so many ways to do this. 



I was thinking Pink and blue and green for my card. Once again, I used many company's
 to accomplish this. 

Supplies:
Pink Fresh Stencil Geometric Tile
Inks are GKD Sea Glass, Apple Mint, Bubble Gum
Fancy Edges 
MFT dynamics Stitched Hearts
The Greetery Botani Cuts palm die and Fit to be Tied. 

If you are not into toppings, just make sure that it is a birthday theme. We love to see those too. 

Also, you should go over to the blog for more inspiration from the team. They have great ideas. 


That include the Surprise Party Guest Amanda Mertz and our past winners who are design guest as well.
If you enter, you have a chance to be picked as a guest too. 



Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 
                                                                  






Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Double D Challenge - Hearts

Diane is the host for this next challenge and just look at the inspiration that she has gather for you. So many lovely ideas for hearts and just in time for Valentines Day cards. Can't wait to see what you come up with. I was inspired by the heart shaped of the swans and the pink color. I went right to a die that I love and have not used much. Here goes!
                       

This is my inspiration for you. 

The Greetery Botani Cuts Forget- Me- Nots
Boxwood Hearts
Paper Trey Ink   Cornered Celestial Die
Ice Spruce and Rustic Wilderness inks on the leaves
Spun Sugar on the flowers
GKD spring mix pearls

The prize for a random winner.
z

 I hope to see you at Double D! 


Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!