Minimalist Monday

Welcome to another edition of Minimalist Monday - honing the less is more design philosophy.

My final design was inspired by playing along to a few challenges:

Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge #JAI794

AAA Colourful Challenge blue colour board #31

Tic Tac Toe challenge #tttc301 diagonal Woodgrain, Pumpkins for my Free and Die Cut circle.

I’m getting inky Painted Patch DSP, Soirée Salutations stamp set, Inspired By Nature dies, Friendly Foliage Dies, Pool Party ink and antique pearls.

Love the final outcome from the Textured Tree Rings folder to the soft monochrome blue palette and teal pumpkins.

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Slimline Sunday

Welcome to another edition of Slimline Sunday.

Today’s card design was inspired by playing along to a few challenges:

Colour INKspiration challenge #217 - pretty colour palette of Balmy Blue, Coastal Cabana, Bubble Bath, Highland Heather and Crispy Cantaloupe. 

Freshly Made sketches - when I saw the long strip down the middle of the sketch I knew I wanted to try the Spotlight technique with my Sunflower embossing folder. I stretched the sketch to accommodate a slimline design.

 

Festive Friday’s World Cardmaking Challenge #FFO218 I’ve chosen the bright jewel colours, fancy slimline fold, stitching and a decorated envelope. 

I’m getting inky with Sunflower 3D embossing folder, Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera, Bubble Bath ribbon, Antique Pearls & Balmy Blue, Coastal Cabana, Bubble Bath, Highland Heather, Crisp Cantaloupe inks & blending brushes. 

Love the spotlight technique - such a fun way to add pop of colour! 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Clean & Simple Saturday

Welcome to another edition of Clean & Simple Saturday.

Today’s final design was inspired by playing along to a few challenges: 

CAS Colours & Sketches #593 

Sweet Stampin’  - CAS card 

Krafty Chicks Challenges #837 - Christmas  

Clean and Simple Cardmaking September White on White palette.

Clean and Simple CAS cards for Beginner’s #saturdaychallenge37 Christmas. 

Almost Clean and Simple CAS cards #saturdaychallenge13 Snow

I’m getting inky with Winter Adventures Dies, Soirée Salutation stamp set, retired Winter Snow embossing folder, Adhesive Backed Snowflakes and Basic Gray Ink.

Love the look of a crisp white on white design! I cut the Winter Adventure die so just the cluster of trees and popped them up on my Snowflake embossed strips and added a couple close embellishments. I chose the Holiday Wishes sentiment as it makes this Christmas card more versatile for friends on my Xmas Card list who might celebrate a different holiday in December. 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Feminine & Floral

Welcome to another edition of Feminine & Floral here on the blog.

I’m getting inky with the Gilded Gallery card kit - this is such a gorgeous kit. Today’s design is direct from the kit instructions but there are so many alternatives you can also make. Kits are perfect for both new crafters and experienced! 

Love the colour palette in this kit -Blackberry Bliss, Crisp Cantaloupe, gold, Golden Glow, Gray Granite, Hydrangea Hue, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Wake Up & Create Thursday challenge #TA4L019

Welcome to the Wake Up & Create on Thursday challenge here on the blog.

It’s a little mix of Throwback Thursday with an image or sketch inspiration to use to inspire you to shop your stash and combine some old favourites with new goodies in a new way and than share to inspire others to do the same with their stash! Today’s challenge is a fun sketch inspiration #TA4L019

My final design was inspired by playing with a few other challenges 

Stampin’ Fancy Friday for the Black & White palette 

Time Out Challenges for the Movie Prompt - if chosen a childhood fairytale #TOC321

AAA Cards Challenge for the 70-80’s I’ve chosen a Cinderella inspired theme with my glass slipper & crown and enchanted friend sentiment. #322

I’m getting inky with some old favourites from my stash Dressed To Impress bundle, Clearly For You, a fairy set for my sentiment and black bakers twine. Paired with the new Capturing Smiles, Wink Of Stella and rhinestones.  

Such an elegant final design.

Would love for you to join the fun and play along with the #TA4L019 challenge. When you’re done add your link below to share with us all! 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Whimsical Wings & Things

Welcome to another edition of Whimsical Wings & Things Wednesday.

Today’s design inspired by playing along to a couple challenges:

Addicted to CAS another purple creation.

Sunday Stamps sketch layout - I inverted as my sentiment worked before below. 

Getting inky with Butterfly Flight, Echoes of Detail and Sweet Sentimental hot foil bundles and Gorgeous Grape &  Highland Heather inks. 

Love the shimmer of foiling adds such an elegance. Quick and simple design but packs a punch! 

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

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Technique Tuesday - Acrylic Block Watercolour

Welcome to another edition of Technique Tuesday - today I am playing with the acrylic block technique. 

My design was inspired by playing along to a few challenges:

Addicted to CAS - code word purple for my colour palette of Blackberry Bliss, Gorgeous Grape & Highland Heather 

CAS on Friday challenge to create a Sea theme. #342

Almost Clean & Simple CAS card challenge to #saturdaychallenge12 Geometric Shape - I used a rectangle block.

Krafty Chicks challenge ‘birthday’ for my sentiment choice.

I’m getting inky with Scenic Coast Dies, Words of Beauty stamps, BlackBerry Bliss, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather inks and pearls coloured with BlackBerry Bliss blends.

Technique Steps are easy

Add ink to block with either pad or water based marker in ombré pattern of lightest to darkest and spritz with water and stamp to paper. 

Quick process video

Love the effect of watercolour block stampin - adds dimension while keeping layers simple. 

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

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