I was busy yesterday

Well I was able to get the next few card challenges completed yesterday. I made 3 cards in the afternoon while Bijou was sleeping (she got her 9 weeks shot and it has wiped her out). The first card was for the sketch challenge on the Card Positioning Systems blog. When I started this one I wasn’t sure where I was going with it. I actually chose my colors and patterned paper first then went…

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2 Challenges for you today

Well I got some time to play yesterday and made 2 cards for you today. My new puppy is very demanding so I was often sitting at my table with her on my lap sleeping. Despite her demands for my attention, I did get the cards finished and photographs taken so I could post them today. The first card uses the sketch from the Card Patterns blog. I included the challenge from the Stampin’ B’s…

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The Third Card From the Gift Set

Here is the third card in my gift set. I used this sketch from a challenge before and liked it so I decided to use it for this card. I really like the colors on the card as well as the layout. What do you think? Here is my creation. inside of card Stamps: Garden Greetings (retired) Paper: Almost Amethyst, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, white, Tea Party DS Ink: Pretty in Pink,…

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Another Quick Gift Set Card

Here is the second card that will be part of the gift set for my chemo friend. I took the ladybug card from my July workshop and paired it up with a black and white striped paper. This is a really cute card. I just may have to make some of these for myself! 🙂 Here is my creation. inside of card Stamps: Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Itty Bitty Borders Paper: Basic Black, Real Re, white,…

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Some Simple Quick Cards for you

Since I was going to be gone for a few days and knew I wouldn’t be able to do some challenges, I decided to make some quick cards. My chemo friend loves stationary and her favorite color is blue. At my July workshop we made a card box that holds invitation size cards. I am planning on making one of the boxes and putting some of my cards in there. The cards are simple and…

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Splitcoast Grid Technique

Well as you read this we are leaving Memphis and heading to Tulsa. We have about 6 hours ahead of us today. It will be nice not to be sitting in a car for a few days. Today’s card uses the Grid Technique on Splitcoast Stampers for their Try A New Technique challenge. I had fun with this one. You should try it as it is only 2 layers – card is one and the…

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