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Beautiful coloring on those sea shells ... so glad you joined us at Unscripted Sketches.
Commented May 30, 2013 on FTTC222 - Summer Days at Splashes of Watercolor
FTTC222 - Summer Days
~ ~ I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! I sure did! The weather was absolutely perfect here, so some of the family came over and we spent a good bit of time out in the yard and at the pool. My idea of a perfect weekend! ~ ~ Now that it's Tuesday, it's time for a new Flour...
Great Card Sketch ... perfect for a masculine birthday card:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/87870-dream-big
Commented Apr 28, 2013 on Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico
Sunday Sketch
We know that our members love sketches, so this week we are offering you TWO...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Julie Campbell's Planetarium gallery: And the layout is from Nicole Samuels' Planetarium gallery: We invited member Jennie (ajmcgarvey) to choos...
Absolutely stunning ... I just ordered my first Darkroom Door stamps and can't wait for them to arrive.
Commented Apr 20, 2013 on Bright Blossoms Cards by Anna-Karin Evaldsson at Darkroom Door
Bright Blossoms Cards by Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Hello everyone! The Bright Blossoms paper products are so pretty, bursting with happy colours, and the wordstrip has words that are useful for many different themes. I made two cards using Bright Blossoms Montage and Photochips. I was looking at the Window Frame stamp, which I love, and ...
Those blooms are so pretty in golden yellows.
Commented Apr 20, 2013 on Simon Says Stamp May 2013 Card Kit Blog Hop at nichol magouirk
Simon Says Stamp May 2013 Card Kit Blog Hop
Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp May 2013 Card Kit Blog Hop! Slowly but surely, Spring is starting to peek its head around the corner and we are finally starting to experience some warmer temperatures. What better way to officially welcome the start to the season than a blog hop featuring ...
Two cards using this week's sketch:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/86559-sketchy-thank-you-2
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/86558-sketchy-thank-you
Commented Apr 14, 2013 on Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico
Sunday Sketch
We know that our members love sketches, so this week we are offering you TWO...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Joy Taylor's Spencer's gallery: And the layout sketch is from Shanna Noel's Spencer's gallery: We invited member Tina (adogslife13) to choose o...
Thanks for another fun sketch ... here's my mother's day card:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/85444-you-go-girl
Commented Mar 31, 2013 on Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico
Sunday Sketch
This week we are once again offering you TWO sketches...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Jennifer Picard's Spencer's gallery: And the layout sketch is from Becky Novacek's Spencer's gallery: We invited member Jennifer (starxlr8) to choose one of these to us...
I had fun using sprays and masks and techniques from the You've Got Mail card class for this week's sketch ... thanks Lisa for the inspiration:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/84132-san-francisco-hello
Commented Mar 17, 2013 on Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico
Sunday Sketch
This week we are once again offering you TWO sketches...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Robyn Werlich's Neverland gallery: And the layout sketch is from Lisa Truesdell's Neverland Gallery: We invited member Patricia (patricia) to choose one of these to use ...
Another inspiring sketch ... here's mine:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/83535-life-moves-pretty-fast
Commented Mar 10, 2013 on Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico
Sunday Sketch
This week we are once again offering you TWO sketches...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Gayatri Murali's Neverland gallery: And the layout sketch is from Celine Navarro's Neverland Gallery: We invited member Dani (danidonner) to choose one of these to us...
Love how you used a window for the sketch elements ... and that weathered wood background is perfection ... so glad you joined us at Unscripted Sketches.
Commented Mar 6, 2013 on Taylored Expressions March Sneak Peek: From My Window at Splashes of Watercolor
Taylored Expressions March Sneak Peek: From My Window
~ ~ Hey there, y'all! I'm so excited to show you this sneak peek of a new release from Taylored Expressions called From My Window. What an awesome set! And it pairs perfectly with the new Arched Window die. Oh my, I just couldn't help but make a scene looking out "my window" from my beach ...
So pretty ... love this.
Commented Feb 28, 2013 on Esc. at Oiseaux
Esc.
A little ditty I made while working on other things. Mixed media (vintage papers, thread, tissue and tape transfer) on paper, 6 x 10 inches.
Love my Sunday mornings with Studio Calico ... and love a sketch that lets me feature my pretty paper scraps.
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/82252-thinking-of-you
Commented Feb 24, 2013 on Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico
Sunday Sketch
This week we are once again offering you TWO sketches...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Amber Kemp-Gerstel's Front Row gallery: And the layout sketch is from Marcy Penner's Front Row Gallery: We invited member Melanie (MelBlackburn) to choose one of thes...
Love those gorgeous blooms and the pearl accents ... so glad you joined us at Unscripted Sketches.
Commented Feb 22, 2013 on Unscripted Fab Friday! at Stamp with Tammy
Unscripted Fab Friday!
Woohoo!! TWO more challenges today! This card was made for the FAB FRI Color Challenge and the Unscripted Sketch #198: And, my card: Love these soft colors!! Feels so romantic!! Supplies used: Stamp Sets: Elements of Style Ink: Black Stazon; Perfect Plum, Baja Breeze & Wild Wasabi C...
I love my Sunday mornings with Studio Calico ... another inspiring sketch:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81475-camera-congrats
Commented Feb 17, 2013 on Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico
Sunday Sketch
This week we are offering you TWO sketches...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Joy Taylor's Front Row gallery: And the layout sketch is from Tina Aszmus' Front Row Gallery: We invited member Christine (listgirl) to choose one of these to use as a starting po...
Love the repeating airplane theme ... so very glad you joined us at Unscripted Sketches.
Commented Feb 16, 2013 on Sent with Love for Unscripted Sketches at Stampin! with Jaydee
Sent with Love for Unscripted Sketches
Hi Everyone. Happy Wednesday. We have a blog candy winner of the Botanical Gazette DSP. Many of you were right.... blue is the predominant color in my wardrobe. Oh, BTW. Even Lou got it wrong :-) The random correct answer was written by: COLLEEN B Colleen, please send me an email and let me...
Adorable.
Commented Feb 14, 2013 on freebie :: DIY arrow valentine at design. wash. rinse. repeat.
freebie :: DIY arrow valentine
A couple of years ago the always inspiring Design Sponge posted an amazing vintage arrow craft, and i've wanted to try it ever since. Arrows being extra hot right now, and co-ordinating well with the True Love collection i just created, i decided this was the year. However I did need to do so...
As always fun sketches ... here's my card:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81101-go-be-a-good-one
Commented Feb 13, 2013 on Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico
Sunday Sketch
This week we are offering you TWO sketches, and each one has our 'heart'...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Ashley Cannon Newell's Front Row gallery: And the layout sketch is from Robyn Werlich's Front Row Gallery: We invited member Allison (AllisonLP) to ch...
Great sketches ... and adorable samples ... I love creating with Studio Calico on Sunday mornings ...
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/80222-thank-you-so-much
Commented Feb 3, 2013 on Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico
Sunday Sketch
This week we are offering you TWO sketches...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Maile Belle's Front Row gallery: And the layout sketch is from Stephanie Baxter's Front Row Gallery: We invited member Carson (carson) to choose one of these to use as a starting po...
Super cute cards.
Commented Jan 27, 2013 on Welcome to Paper Issues Fawning Over You Hop! You... at rustystars&dustbunnies
Welcome to Paper Issues Fawning Over You Hop! You...
Welcome to Paper Issues Fawning Over You Hop! You should have arrived here from Kate's blog. If this is your first stop, be sure to head over to Paper Issues to start at the beginning! The PI girls are rocking out the Lawn Fawn stamps, this go-round. I am a HUGE fan of the Lawn Fawn products...
What a versatile sketch ... I was able to use scraps of 10 different designer papers:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/79562-been-there-done-that
Commented Jan 27, 2013 on Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico
Sunday Sketch
his week we are offering you TWO sketches...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Robyn Werlich's Block Party gallery: And the layout sketch is from Ania Maria's Block Party gallery: We invited member Kasia (worQshop) to choose one of these to use as a starting...
Sounds super-fun ... thanks for the chance to win.
Commented Jan 26, 2013 on Giveaway: Clean & Simple Card Making 2 at Technique Tuesday - Ideas and Inspiration Blog
Giveaway: Clean & Simple Card Making 2
Online Card Classes is back with an all-new take on one of their most popular classes: Clean & Simple Card Making 2! Join Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire, Julie Ebersole and friends to discover the “secret” to minimalistic and fabulous cards. Learn new techniques and be inspired by 26+ vide...
Awesome job with the color combination ... I love that great stamped background ... so very glad you joined us at Unscripted Sketches.
Commented Jan 24, 2013 on Two Challenges in One!! at Stamp with Tammy
Two Challenges in One!!
I am finally getting back to stamping on a regular basis! I was able to make some fun cards this past weekend, and here's one I did for the Fab Friday Colors and the Unscripted Sketches sketch: Here are the challenges: Supplies used: Stamp sets: Itty Bitty Banners & Hearts a Flutter C...
The Card Sketch stripes were perfect for paper scraps:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/78798-ducky-birthday
Commented Jan 20, 2013 on Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico
Sunday Sketch
This week we are offering you TWO sketches...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Dani Flanders' Block Party gallery: And the layout sketch is from Sasha Farina's Block Party gallery: We invited member Anabelle (agomalley) to choose one of these to use as a start...
You inspired me to give the challenge a try ... love this.
Commented Jan 16, 2013 on RUNWAY INSPIRED CHALLENGE #27 - Cacharel at Paper Trufflez
RUNWAY INSPIRED CHALLENGE #27 - Cacharel
To see the details of the challenge, click here: RIC #27 I must confess to being ridiculously tickled waaaay back, when Jennifer Rzasa invited me to guest design for the Runway Inspired Challenge; I'm always AMAZED at the creations the DT come up with!!! And it fascinates me to see how differ...
What awesome cards ... gorgeous ink blending and wonderful backgrounds.
Commented Jan 16, 2013 on Welcome to Day 1 of the Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop + Giveaways! at Created by JB
Welcome to Day 1 of the Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop + Giveaways!
Welcome to the Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop, featuring fabulous stamps from the new 2013 release! If you’ve been following along, you’ve just arrived from the sweet & ever-talented Kryssi Ng! If you are new to the hop, you can find details on the Hero Art's Blog. I had fun using last week's "stamp...
Cute cute cute ... love the ones in Neon.
Commented Jan 16, 2013 on 2013 Catalog Blog Hop with the Hero Hostesses: Day 2 at cheiron's crafty life
2013 Catalog Blog Hop with the Hero Hostesses: Day 2
Welcome to the Hero Arts Hostess Hop, featuring fabulous stamps from the new 2013 release! If you’ve been following along, you’ve just arrived from the super sweet Sue McRae's blog! I am SO excited to be taking part in my very first Catalog Blog Hop with my Hero Arts Hostess sisters! (If you a...
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