Showing posts with label LIM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LIM. Show all posts

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Less is More - No Sentiment

Crazy times...hope everyone is staying calm and healthy...this too shall pass!  In the meantime, since you are likely trying to limit your socializing, join us for a new challenge this week.  Our theme is No Sentiment.  You'd think this is super easy, but I find that without a sentiment sometimes I feel the card is not done...but this helps me push past that.

Here's my take on the challenge...


Okay, I know we are a ways from Christmas, but you can never start too early :)

Here's my simple card. 

Look forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Less is More - Color Challenge

Expecting a wet and soggy day today...so more time to create indoors!

We have a new challenge starting over at Less is More.  Our theme for this challenge is a Color Challenge:  Red Raspberry and Grey. Such a beautiful combination.

Here's my take on the challenge...



This is a super fun card to make.  I started by stamping circles to the background of this card and using clear embossing powder (hard to see in the photo).

I then colored my little guy and popped him up on some craft foam. 

Super simple and fun!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Less is More - Big and Small

Wow...you'd think it was summer around here!  Lovely warm weather...so lots of time outdoors with the dog, garden and tennis!  It's all good!

We have a new challenge starting over at Less is More.  Our theme for this challenge is Big and Small.  So bring out those stamp sets and go wild.  Here's my take on the challenge...





Such a cute little stamp set.  I love coloring this happy little critters!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!


Saturday, February 15, 2020

Less is More - More but still CAS

Another beautiful weekend.  Lovely time to be on the court and enjoying the garden! 

We have another challenge starting over at Less is More.  Our theme for this challenge is More but still CAS.  Last challenge was to use just a few small stamps and this time, we are looking for more.  Check out the inspiration over at the challenge blog.

Here's my take on the challenge...




Super fast and easy card.  Quickly stamp and color with copics and done!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!


Saturday, February 1, 2020

Less is More - Tiny and Few

Wow, what a beautiful weekend.  Just in time for some fun super bowl festivities.  And my two favorite teams are battling it out, so one way or the other it is a win for me!

We have a new challenge starting today at Less is More.  Our theme for this challenge is Small and Few.  Time to pull out those tiny stamps and put them to work.  Here's my take on the challenge...




Just a quick little coloring of this sweet cake.  Added a little sparkle to the frosting and done!

Super fast and easy!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Less is More - Off Center

Just trying to dry off a bit after a few days of rain.  At least I can hit the tennis courts today...yeah!

We have another challenge at Less is More.  This challenge is a one layer card...with the theme of Off Center.  Here's my take on the challenge...






Love this sassy lady enjoying the sun.  A simple card colored quickly with copic markers.  

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Less is More - Pick A Triangle

Another beautiful day...I guess I need to use these next few lovely days as the weather is expected to take a sudden turn and bring us much needed rain, hail and snow!  Just in time for Thanksgiving and hopefully bringing a bit of winter weather for Christmas!

We have another challenge starting at Less is More.  Our theme for this week is Pick A Triangle.  This is a bit of a different challenge for us...always fun to shake things up a bit. 

Here's my take on the challenge...





I decided to go with a bit of a modern Christmas card.  I've used some non-traditional colors and the inlaid die technique.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Less is More - Winter Flora

Finally....it is cooling down a bit.  We've had a bit of a heat wave this week...but not too bad as it does cool down overnight.  Though, I'm ready for the fall weather.

We have another challenge starting today at Less is More.  Our theme for this challenge is Winter Flora---and it is a one layer card.  Here's my take on the challenge...






I just love the Bella images and this one is no exception.  I colored this little cutie pie with Copic markers.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Less is More - Rainbow Color

What a terrific week...fall has finally arrived...okay, not really fall, but slowly getting there!  At least we are not in the middle of a heat wave!

We have another challenge starting over at Less is More.  I'm a bit more organized for this one!  Our challenge is a color challenge....Rainbow colors.  Lots and lots of options for this. 

Here is my take on the challenge...






This is a super simple card using the inlaid die technique...which is my favorite!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Less is More - Typography

I'm hoping this will be the last sizzling weekend of the season.  Just when I was getting ready for fall, the heat is back!  

We also have another challenge starting over at Less is More.  Our theme for this week is Typography.  I had a bunch of ideas, but quickly ran out of time...so, I had to settle for this quick card.




Super simple little stamp.  I colored with Copics and quickly done!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, August 17, 2019

Less is More - Stencils

Wow...waiting for the cool breeze to kick in...super hot out today.  But it is supposed to begin cooling soon.  I was able to get some tennis in today, but had a wake up early to do it! 

We have another challenge starting today at Less is More.  Our theme for this week is Stencils.  Haven't used those in some time, so nice to pull them out.  Here's my take on the challenge...




I stamped the image first, then masked it.  Pulled out the circle stencil and some Distress Inks.

Super simple and quick card. 

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Less is More - Tangerine, Aqua and White

Welcome to August...can't believe we are on the downward slide of the summer.  But I guess it has to come to an end sooner or later...until then, we will continue to enjoy the lovely warm weather!

We have another challenge starting today at Less is More.  It is a color challenge and our choice of colors are tangerine, aqua and white.  Fun combo!

Here's my take on the challenge...






Just love the Stamping Bella stamps and this little cutie pie is no exception.
So happy she just makes you smile!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!


Saturday, July 20, 2019

Less is More - Small Images

Wow...time is just flying by...can't believe it is nearly the end of July.  Feels like we just celebrated Independence Day! 

We have another challenge starting over at Less is More.  Our theme for this challenge is Small Images.  Using an image that is less than 2" in diameter. 

Here's my take on the challenge...






This is a pretty easy card...used some old hand made paper to highlight my three main images. 

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!


Saturday, July 6, 2019

Less is More - Celebration

Another busy week...but always have time for another challenge.  Today we are starting a new challenge at Less is More!  Our theme for this week is Celebrations!  Doesn't get better than that...we can always find something to celebrate!

Here's my take on the theme...





I'm a HUGE fan of the Stamping Bella stamps and this one is no exception.

I also love bright colors so to combine these two thing is a celebration within itself!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Less is More - Spots

Wow, it has been beautiful out...finally some summer weather.  Just nice enough to take the dog out for his walks without him getting too hot!

We have another challenge starting over at Less is More.  Our theme for this challenge is Spots.  Looks of options with this fun, one-layer challenge.

Here's my take on the challenge...





Love this cute little pup.  Just gave him some quick spots and done!

Talk about CAS!

Anywho...looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Less is More - Embossing

It been a bit like fall weather...an unexpected rain storm kept us off the courts, but hopefully the weather is going to be a bit more like summer soon!

We have another challenge starting over at Less is More.  Our theme for this challenge is Embossing.  You can either heat or dry emboss--choices are always good.

Here's what I came up with for the challenge...



My niece is graduating from high school, so I thought I would make her some personalized stationary.  Something she will have when she goes off to college---maybe she'll write home the old fashion way!

Anyhow a quick and simple card.  The added embossing makes it look a bit more professional.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Less is More - Beverages


Another nice relaxing weekend on tap...little time on the courts, time with the husband and time with the puppy!  Super fun!


We have another challenge starting over at Less is More.  Our theme for this challenge is Beverages...how fun is that!

Here's my take on the challenge...



Using my favorite Odd Ball characters from Stamping Bella---which are just the best!  This one in particular is so funny---she just cracks me up!

I stamped this little sweetheart and colored her with Copics.  I added a few silver stars to give her a little pop and done!  Super fast and easy!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!



Saturday, April 27, 2019

Less is More - Buds or Pedals

We just returned from Hawaii...and it was wonderful to get in a bit of rest and relaxation...but always nice to come home to the puppy!
We have another challenge starting today at Less is More.  Our theme for this week is Buds or Pedals and this is a one-layer card challenge....so, remember to just fold over that cardstock and get busy!

Here's my take on the theme...




Some super quick and easy stamping.  Hard to go wrong with these fun flowers from Simon Says Stamps---my favorite floral stamp set.  

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. 

Thanks for stopping by!


Saturday, March 16, 2019

Less is More - Take 3

Another beautiful day to start the weekend.  I took the puppy for a long leisurely walk--then some housework and finally time to have some fun in the studio.  Hope the weather holds for some tennis tomorrow!

We have a new challenge starting at Less is More.  Our theme for this challenge is Take 3.  What is this?  Well simply, anything that you have three of...words, colors, etc.  Here's my take on the challenge...





For this challenge.  I picked 3 colors for my background and 3 squares for each word.

How fun is that!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!


Saturday, March 2, 2019

Less is More - Horoscope

What a beautiful day today...a little cold, but the sun is out and a lovely opportunity to take the dog for a long walk, then do a bit of yard work.

We have another challenge starting over at Less is More.  Our theme for this challenge is Horoscope.  What a fun and creative challenge.  Here's my take on the challenge...





I received these beautiful sentiment sayings from Visible Image and decided to use these as the typical saying in a horoscope.

I created my background with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and stamped my image with dark black ink.

A super simple card.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!