Red and Black Charming

    As you read this I am in Pennsylvania at the cross stitch show.  My sister and I decided to check it out since we both like the company that is sponsoring it.  I also have a post ready for tomorrow and we will be home during the day on Saturday so I can have a post for Sunday. I began with the color challenge at The Paper Players I had not played with Mary…

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Pink Polka Dot Cutie

Well the rain continues today.  They are predicting a lot of flooding so it could be an interesting trip to Baltimore for the regionals tomorrow.  I hope it does not get cancelled but with the amount of rain they are predicting it will be interesting to see what they do. My card today is for the inspiration challenge at The Paper Players. When I saw this little cutie I just knew I would play along. …

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It’s Wheel Week – Day 3

So are you enjoying my cards this week? It is fun playing with my wheels as I hadn’t used them in a long time. All the cards this week use wheels are are in the new catalog so if you see something you like, write down the name and send me an e-mail to order it. Today’s card uses the color challenge from Create with Connie and Mary. You were to use I used a…

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My attempt at the bouncing brayer technique

It’s Wednesday! Wow the middle of the week already. These days are flying by. The convention will be here before I know it. I saw a summer time challenge at Our Creative Corner and since I am still playing with the brayer I thought I would try and create a flower with the brayer technique since flowers are summer to me. I watched a video for brayer techniques that included the bouncing brayer technique (I…

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Matchbox Herb Expressions

Second post, scroll down for the first! Not sure where the inspiration for this card came from. I started with the Melon Mambo color and then thought it would be great to add some Basic Gray. I found a great sketch at Just Add Ink so I was set to make my card. I stamped the Matchbox Messages frame and then added the basil stamp from the Herb Expressions stamp set. I then mounted it…

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