Category Archives: Challenge

Welcome to the weekend. It’s been a few weeks since I played along with a card sketch challenge so I thought today was the perfect day to start! I’ve missed doing the PCC challenge so I thought that was a perfect way to start. Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch Horizontal Challenge – PCC355,… Read More: Gold & Plaid for PCC355 »

Happy Sunday, it’s so hard to believe it’s September already – where did the summer go? Not exactly pool weather here this weekend, but I just might try, never know when I will get the chance to get in again this year. Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Inspiration Challenge Butterflies & Blooms PCC349.  I would… Read More: PCC349 Butterflies & Blooms »

Happy Friday!  Any special plans for the weekend? I’m starting my weekend  a day early as I’m on vacation today, hopefully getting some crafting in, then Dan & I are meeting up with folks I went to high school with and going to the Pittsburgh Pirate Baseball game. Each month, the last Wednesday of the month, there is… Read More: FabFri170 Color Challenge »

Hi there, how is everything going with you? We had a nice weekend here, spent some time both Saturday and Sunday in the pool and my Sunday Stampers met and we made the projects you saw yesterday featuring the Magnolia Lane Suite. Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch challenge, PCC347, check out the banner… Read More: Paper Pumpkin for PCC347 »

Happy Friday! Today’s card is for the FabFri169 sketch challenge.  Before we move on to the card, I need to tell you a quick story.  Last weekend while floating in the pool I came up with a card idea using a circle and the chair from the Seasonal Layers Dies – when I came in the house I… Read More: Relaxing beach for FabFri169 »

Happy Saturday!  How’s the weather where you are? It’s going to be over 100° once you factor in the humidity today for us, perfect for pool time and getting my vacation manicure and fancy spa pedicure. Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew CASE the Design Team Challenge. For my card I decide to case the card… Read More: PCC344 – CASE the Design Team »

Hi there, hope your weekend is off to a good start. As I start to write this post knowing what I want to say, I can close my eyes and picture my brother rolling his. Not sure about you, but I’m enjoying watching all the Christmas in July movies right now, even though I seen them numerous time.… Read More: First Frost for Designer’s Choice – PCC343 »

Happy Friday!  Any special plans this weekend? I have a picnic with the 76er’s which is group of classmates from North Hills High School Class of 1976. Each month we meet the last Wednesday for dinner, it’s a great way to make new “old” friends. Each summer we have picnic for anyone that wants to attending, I’ll be… Read More: Pretty Peacock for FabFri167 »

Happy Wednesday, have way through the week! Any special plans for July 4th?  I will be spending the day resting and swimming, I have to work Friday so I’ll enjoy the down time. Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew challenge PCC342, a Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge, check out their blog here.   For my card I decided on… Read More: Tic-Tac-Toe for PCC342 »

How did your week go? We had the living room, kitchen, dining room and hallway painted, now the fun starts cleaning and putting everything away. Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Card Vertical Sketch challenge PCC341, you can check out their blog here. Thank you to the team over at the Paper Craft Crew for selecting… Read More: To A Wild Rose for PCC341 »

Happy Sunday, hope you are all having a great weekend. It’s gloomy here this weekend, I’ve spent a little time crafting, getting a hair cut and watching some Hallmark movies. Today’s project is for the Paper Craft Crew Challenge – Inspiration Challenge – Precious Pets, PCC340. For this week’s challenge I’ve opted for a Shadow Box made out… Read More: Precious Pets for PCC340 »

Happy Friday, closer to the weekend. Any special plans? Nothing for me so far but you never know, things can always change at the last minute. I do need to work on this months Sunday Stampers class, so I guess I just figured out something I need to work on this weekend. Today’s card is for the FabFri165… Read More: FabFri165 for Friday! »

So how is your weekend going? We had a graduation party Friday night with some great food and I was able to spend a few hours in the pool on Saturday – my first pool time this summer! Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Vertical Card Sketch challenge, PCC339, banner below. Check their blog out my… Read More: Daisy Lane Bundle for PCC339 »

Happy Friday to all you crafters out there! Today’s card is for the FabFri164 Color Challenge, banner below. For my card I decided on the Love You to Pieces Bundle which includes the Love You to Pieces Clear Mount 10 piece rubber stamp set,  to create puzzles and other exciting projects and the coordinating Puzzle Pieces Thinlits Dies.… Read More: FabFri164 Color Challenge »

Half way through the week and for the current Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch challenge PCC338. This current challenge is a two weeks long so why not plan along (like how that rhythmed), banner for the sketch is below.   I spent a few days thinking about what to do and I kept going back to the same… Read More: Happy Tails for PCC338 »

Happy Friday, have you spent anytime crafting this week? I’ve had limited time and it sure felt good last night to get some craft time in and prep for my Sunday Stampers this weekend – after card making I’ll be sharing new catalogs and special gifts with the group. Today I thought I would share with you the… Read More: FabFri163 with Animal Outings »

Welcome to Monday, did you have a good weekend? I spend mine working on organizing my craft room to prepare for the new Annual Catalog. One of the perks of being a demonstrator is the ability to order before a new catalog goes live. Check out my Join the Fun tab for details on joining the Stampin’ Up… Read More: Polished Stone Technique for PCC336 »

Happy Saturday and welcome to the weekend! Any special plans? I’m be working on planning by May 19th Sunday Stampers class, we will be making a Floating Frame card, but what else will we make? We make three projects and I have quite a few idea floating around my head! Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew… Read More: Share What You Love with PCC335 »

Happy Friday, hope you had a good week, don’t know about you, but I am sure ready for the weekend, any  special plans? Today’s card is for the FabFri162 Five Color Challenge, check out the colors below. When I first saw the colors they screamed spring flowers, so the Pop of Petals Bundle (Stamp set & matching punch)… Read More: Pop of Petals for FabFri162 »

Happy Friday, it’s going to be a rainy and soggy here today, guess that means the boys will be in the house for most of the day today, don’t need to be cleaning muddy paw marks tonight, hopefully you are having nicer weather where you are. My card for today is for the Paper Craft Crew Challenge PCC334,… Read More: Varied Vases for PCC334 »

Happy Sunday, hard to believe in two weeks it will be Easter, where has the time gone? Just think in a couple months summer will be here. We had a beautiful day Saturday, I was able to sit on the sun porch and catch up on watching YouTube video’s enjoying the warmer weather. Today’s card is for the… Read More: Floral Thanks for PCC332 »

Happy Friday! How was your week? Mine was rather busy at work, but I still managed to make time for crafting. While some people may say coming up with a card design is stressful, I find it rather relaxing. Any special plans this weekend? Our Saturday dinner out last weekend was cancelled due to illness, hopefully we can… Read More: Beautiful Bouquet for FabFri160 »

Happy Saturday to you all, any special plans? I’ll be getting a manicure and pedicure this afternoon followed by dinner at the Harmony Inn. For my birthday this year, I turned 60, my staff purchased a gift card for me to enjoy an evening out, I am so lucky to have a great group of ladies working for… Read More: Tic Tac with Dear Doily for PCC331 »

It’s hard to believe Sale-A-Bration will be over in one week, have you gotten everything you wanted? If not, it’s a great time to stock on essentials like paper, adhesives, ink pads and refills or each that stamp set or bundle you have been thinking about and get free product as a bonus. Today’s card is for the… Read More: Falling Flowers for PCC330 »