Welcome to a new TGIF Sketch Challenge! Today’s sketch is one I use quite often, so it wasn’t a big stretch for me. Haha! I think it’s my “go to” sketch. In fact, I frequently need to remind myself to do something different so I’m not too boring. 🙂 Because this sketch is so simple,… Read More: #TGIFC372 — Sketch Challenge »
It’s Friday and that means a new TGIF Challenge. This week, our focus is frames, so I decided to feature the new Fabulous Frames Dies from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. It’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine! I mixed some old and new products for this card. I used the Forever Fern stamp set for… Read More: #TGIFC370 – Fabulous Frames »
It’s time for a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we have a sketch challenge. I decided to use the Uniquely Artistic stamp set. It’s a brand new one that I hadn’t used yet, and I really love the delicate lines and detail. Plus, I thought the shape of the long floral stamp would work perfectly… Read More: #TGIFC368 — Sketch Challenge »
Hello and Happy TGIF! For this week’s TGIF Challenge, our theme is Mother’s Day!!! I love making Mother’s Day cards for several reasons. First and foremost, I adore my mom and my mother-in-law. Also, they both truly appreciate my cards and it’s a great excuse to make ultra-feminine cards, which are my favorites. I purchased… Read More: #TGIFC366 — Flowering Tulips »
Happy Friday! Our TGIF Challenge this week is to use decorative masks. This is perfect, because it’s something I’ve been meaning to do for a long time, and this challenge prompted me to do something about it. I decided to pull out the beautiful Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks from the JJ Mini Catalog… Read More: #TGIFC364 – Decorative Masks! »
Happy April Fool’s Day! It’s time for a new TGIF Color Challenge and that’s no joke:) This month, our colors include Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, and Coastal Cabana. These are all colors from the Brights Family, which is definitely my comfort zone. I love bright, happy colors especially for watercoloring. My daughter’s birthday is… Read More: #TGIFC362 – Color Challenge »
Happy Friday, and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week our theme is Simple Stamping. Umm, simple stamping? That is seriously not my thing. In fact, my thing is totally the opposite; lots of layers and fun stamping techniques. This challenge was HARD for me. Laugh if you will, but no matter the challenge,… Read More: #TGIFC360 — Simple Stamping »
Happy March and welcome to a new TGIF Color Challenge! This month, our color combination includes Magenta Madness, Soft Suede, and Bumblebee. I have to be honest, when I first saw this color combination, I wasn’t thrilled. It’s definitely not one I would have selected on my own. But, I have to hand it to… Read More: #TGIFC358 — Color Challenge »
For this week’s TGIF Challenge, our theme is Sale-A-Bration. I love Sale-A-Bration because, it’s when you can earn free items with each qualifying purchase of $50 or $100 USD. It goes through the end of this month and there are so many great choices. Two of my favorite Sale-A-Bration products are the Island Vibes and… Read More: #TGIFC356 — SAB Island Vibes »
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: #TGIFC354 — Color Challenge »
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: #TGIFC352 – Inspiration Challenge »
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: #TGIFC350 – Color Challenge »
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: #TGIFC348 – Masking »
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: #TGIFC346 – Sketch Challenge »
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: #TGIFC344 — Soft Pastels »
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: #TGIFC342 — Sketch Challenge »
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: #TGIGC340 – Mash Up! »
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: #TGIFC338 — Inspiration Challenge »
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: #TGIFC336 — Whimsical Trees Color Challenge »
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: #TGIFC334 — Sale-A-Bration »