October 25, 2010

Challenge


It seems like forever since we've had a challenge in Inkstainers so I grabbed the bull by the horns and posted one. A a seasonal card is what to make; Halloween, autumn, spring if you're down under . . . any color will do but you must use a die cut. Here is my offering. The cat is from TAC 'Happy Haunting' and I used Curvy Rectangles Nesties.

October 16, 2010

Hmmm . . . I was away from this blog for a while (very busy summer) and then couldn't get on. SO here I am again. Cards to follow.

May 22, 2010

more cards


A 'just because' card from Holly, and a birthday card from her.

Birthday cards






Oh my - here it is, almost the end of May, and I haven't posted my MARCH birthday cards! So . . . Top - hand drawn from Gwen. Next, from my dear friend Hettie, then, our own Sandie, Marilyn, and Sharon.

February 26, 2010

Sandie's challenge

Sandie challenged us to finish a card. We all have stamped images that need coloring or partially constructed cards, don't we? This tulip has been around forever. It was actually made into a card but I had taken it apart and this is the new result.

Another challenge

I posted another challenge on Inkstainers. This one was to leave your comfort zone. Fear white space (red, in this case)? I usually drag the edge of a card over a stamp pad for a finished look but didn't this time.

February 15, 2010

February 13, 2010

Challenge




My turn this time! And I have confession to make. I am a hoarder. Who isn't? I recently reorganized my PP because the case it was in had a broken zipper. My solution was a tote with hanging files. Seems to work well. Anyhoo . . . I realized I had SOOOOO much paper that wasn't being used and it was time. So I posted the challenge on Inkstainers to use something - anything you've been hoarding.

The top card (I apologize for the fuzzy pic) uses some of the origami paper I have been hoarding and put me in the mood for more iris folding.

The middle card used some of the gorgeous paper I found in an art supply store. It's a CASE of one Marilyn sent.

The bottom card is a CASE of one of Sandie's cards. It used some SU paper I bought on sale.

The best part is that I still have tons of hoarded goodies!

January 30, 2010

Brother's Birthday


For my brother, the mighty hunter. The Lab is cut out and popped up.

Valentines



Top: What the middle cards look like open. Those are for the grands; pink for the girls and red for my grandson. The bottom is for my daughter and son-in-law. I was having fun with the Nesties in the Cuttlebug.
LOL!

January 24, 2010

Sandie's challenge

Sandie said "It will be here before you know it. "Make your first card for Valentines this week." This was two weeks ago. I'm doing things backasswards here. LOL. The sentiment inside says "Nothing makes me happier than loving you"
Puffer fish and sentiment also from I Brake for Stamps.

Theme and Variations




Just playing with some of my new rubber from I Brake For Stamps.

Flea's Challenge


Flea challenged us to make a card
"White with blue &/or yellow
Layering
Knotted Ribbon"

So here it is.

January 17, 2010

More Christmas Cards





I was waiting for better light. LOL. We have wonderful sunshine today - perfect for taking pictures.

The top card was sent to my son but I included it because it's nice to known there is another generation interested in the craft. The little snowman is popped up.

The pretty blue on is from Marilyn, made with shimmer paper and mirror paper.

The gorgeous non traditional pink one is from Holly, who claims to have CASEd one of mine. I don't know what she's talking about.

The sweet stocking is from Sandie.

The bottom card is from my friend Wanda, who has been my inspiration from day one.