Special Thanks for Paper Players Sketch #206

I wanted to participate in The Paper Players Sketch Challenge this week.  Here is the sketch: I wanted to use the Back to Black DSP for my card.  As I write this I realize the print in the DSP I chose mimicks the one in the sketch.  Hmmm, that was not planned.  Then I choice Cherry Cobbler card stock as my base.  A pop of color with black and white is always striking – isn't…

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Endless Birthday Wishes for PPA 213

Let's take a quick look at the PPA sketch challenge that inspired the design for this card. This card is so bright and cheerie with Starberry Slush as the base of the card.  The three squares layer Bermuda Bay and Confetti Celebration DSP.  The "birthday cake" is from the Photopolymer Stamp Set Endless Birthday Wishes, a must have stamp set. I colored the cake with Daffolidl Delight and Smoky Slate Blendabilities.  I am still learning…

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Happy 50th Vickie!

Today is my Sister-in Law Vickie's 50th Birthday.  The rest of us have all turned 50 already and know  it is only a number – besides it is the new 40 right?  Vickie loves to celebrate her birthday and last night she celebrated with a party of her gal pals that my brother threw for her.  I am sure they had a blast.   The card I made for her is outside my normal style.  I…

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Polka Dot Pieces for Fab Friday

I got home last night from my business trip and could not wait to get into my craft room to relax and create.  Here is a card I created for the Fab Friday Challenge #46. And here is the challenge badge: The colors said "flowers" to me and I wanted to use a new stamp set that has not yet seen a lot of ink.  So out came the Polka Dot Pieces stamp set.  I…

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