Best is Yet to Come – PPA #296

I hope that you are enjoying a wonderful weekend.  We are having a fabulous weather weekend here in Southeastern PA.  Yesterday was such a glorious day that I just had to abandon the craft room and spend in outside.  So I visited Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA which is only 15 minutes from where I live.  It is truly one of the best botanical gardens in the U.S. and since it is so close,…

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Wistful Wishes

The challenge at the Global Design Project this week is a color challenge and these colors were a bit of a challenge for me. What I love about participating in challenges like this is how a card evolves from a sketch or color combination that I would never have thought to put together.  I really admire the design teams of these challenges.  These challenges are a great way to stretch your creativity, not to mention…

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Happy Hello

I had a lot of fun creating this card.  It has so many of my favorite elements. Two challenges were the inspiration for this card.  First, Can You Case It #111 is a color challenge and the colors were my choice…now that’s fun! Secondly, Stamp, Paper, Ink challenge this week is a terrific sketch.     The first thing I choose was the colors and patterns.  The patterns are from Graphic 45’s Home Sweet Home…

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Best Thoughts for CYCI #110

I hope that you are enjoying a little taste of spring like we are in PA.  The last few days have been fantastic and they promise there are more to come.  It’s no wonder my cards are all leaning towards flowers! I am entering this card in Can You Case It’s sketch challenge…. The large hydrangea bloom in this set is awesome and makes a big impact on a card.  I stamped the flower in…

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