For this week’s TGIF Challenge, we are using a color combination of Soft Sea Foam, Smoky Slate, and Calypso Coral. OK, is it just me, or is this a really unique color combination? I NEVER would have thought of it on my own, but when I pulled out all the ink pads and looked at… Read More »
For this week’s TGIF Challenge, we are taking inspiration from the image below. I decided to get a head start on making Valentine’s Day gifts for my loved ones by focusing on the heart image, watercolored background, and position of the sentiment. I designed three different boxes, two feminine and one masculine. For the feminine… Read More »
Happy Friday! This week’s TGIF Challenge focuses on a beautiful and elegant color combination, including Night of Navy, Gold, and Blushing Bride. Ohhh, I absolutely LOVE it! I really played up the gold on my card and I’m so happy with the results. I designed this card for a good friend who’s going through a… Read More »
Happy Christmas Eve and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, the team is focusing on the masking technique. I think this might be the very first stamping technique I ever learned as a beginner, so it brings back good memories:) The concept is fairly straightforward. Stamp the item you want to show “in… Read More »
Welcome to a new TGIF Challenges! This week, we have a sketch challenge, which is always fun, because a lot of the design work is already finished! Just pick a stamp set and color combination and you’re on your way!!! I’m wrapping up my Christmas cards this week. It’s almost time to move on to… Read More »
Hello Friends, and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we are showcasing Soft Pastels! These vibrant chalks are fun to use as coloring tools and great for a variety of techniques. You can find them on page 126 of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. When I first started stamping (decades ago!) I remember being… Read More »
Happy Friday and welcome to a new TGIF Challenges. This week, we have a lovely sketch challenge. It’s clean and simple and open to creative interpretation. I decided to design a Christmas card using the Sparkle of the Season and Christmas To Remember Bundles. It’s that time of year when I have LOTS of Christmas… Read More »
Hello, and welcome to a new TGIF Challenges! This week, we have a “Mash Up” of all the October challenges. We’re supposed to pick at least two of the past challenges and mash them up. I decided to use the sketch and the alcohol ink blending technique. Sketch challenges are one of my favorites, and… Read More »
Hi Friends! It’s time for a new TGIF Inspiration Challenge. This week, our inspiration is all about Halloween, and one of my favorite things about Halloween are Jack-O’-Lanterns! I have such fond memories of carving pumpkins with the kids and creating a whole spooky, fun display in our entry hall. The obvious choice for my… Read More »
Hello and welcome to a new TGIF Color Challenge. This week, our colors include Basic Black, Very Vanilla and Blackberry Bliss. When I first saw these colors, I initially thought of Halloween, but then I decided to try something a little different and design a Christmas card instead! To create my card, I used the… Read More »
Happy Friday! It’s the end of the work week, and that means time for a new TGIF Challenge. This week, our inspiration challenge is Sale-A-Bration! Use a Sale-A-Bration product or take inspiration from one of the projects in the Sale-A-Bration Catalog. It’s your choice, just come join the fun! Speaking of Sale-A-Bration, there’s only a… Read More »
Hello and Happy September! I can’t believe it’s already September; the summer has flown by!!! A new month means a new color challenge at TGIF Challenges. Our latest color combination includes Cherry Cobbler, Cinnamon Cider, and Mossy Meadow. I immediately thought of Christmas when I first saw these colors, but because I’m still clinging to… Read More »
Hi Friends!!! I’m starting to craft again!!! Wahoo, what a relief. I’m slowing putting my house back together, but in the meantime, I decided to take a well deserved break and make a quick card for the latest TGIF Challenge. This week, we have an inspiration challenge from page 24 of the July-December Mini Catalog,… Read More »
Happy Friday Everyone! You know what that means, it’s time for a new TGIF Challenge. This week, we have a sketch challenge and I decided to use the new Plentiful Plants Bundle. This bundle includes the Plentiful Plants Photopolymer Stamps and Perfect Plants Dies. You can purchase them together in a bundle and save 10%!… Read More »
It’s the last Friday of the month and that means Designer Take Over at TGIF Challenges! This time, it’s Breelin Renwick’s turn to pick the challenge and she chose Stampin’ Blends!!! She’s such a wonderful lady and you can see all her incredible creations on her blog at Craft-somnia Momma. All I can say is… Read More »
Happy Friday!!! This week, TGIF Challenges has a sketch challenge that’s really different. I particularly like the strips in the background with their varying heights. I don’t think I would have thought of a layout like that on my own, so it really makes me appreciate these types of challenges. For my project, I used… Read More »
Hey Friends, it’s Friday and that means TGIF Challenge day! This time, we have a “Designer’s Choice” challenge, brought to you by the fabulous Charlet Mallet. She is such a talented artist! I had the pleasure of meeting her in Orlando at the Stampin’ Up! Convention a couple years ago, and she’s just the nicest… Read More »
It’s Friday and that means time for a new TGIF Challenge! This week, our theme is “Very Vintage.” That’s right up my alley, because I adore the vintage look. In fact, it was a great excuse to use two of my favorite stamp sets: Positive Thoughts and Very Versailles. Both coordinate beautifully together. It’s funny… Read More »
Happy Good Friday! Since Easter is this weekend, I used this week’s TGIF Color Challenge to design a special treat box for my daughter. (I also made a masculine version for my son using different colors. See below.) This week’s colors include Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, and Pool Party. They screamed girly, girl Easter to… Read More »
Happy Friday! Time for a new TGIF Challenge. This week, we have an inspiration challenge based on the photo below. For these types of challenges, you can use take inspiration from anything in the photo, including the images and/or colors. I decided to take inspiration from the watercolor wash background and general layout. My nephew… Read More »