A New Inspired By...

Good morning! It's time to bring you this week's Inspired By… and I also wanted to play along with this week's Retro Sketch:

Charissa picked the photo this week: a little black and white, with a pop of colour!:

Looks delicious hey!? *lol* Anyways, I had a request to make a pet sympathy card, and I took this opportunity to make a cute little clean & simple card:

I know there is lots of punch art to make paw prints, but I always feel like those are dog prints… while this card was for a departed cat, I wanted to make sure the paw print looked a little more feline. So, I printed one off the Internet and cut it out from black card stock. Worked out pretty well in my opinion!

Thanks for stopping by! :) Don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog to see how this photo inspired her!

Supplies used:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Stazon Jet Black
Paper: Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Basic Black
Tools: Hearts Framelits, Scalloped Edge Border Punch
Accessories: Baker's Twine (CTMH)

TGIF & A New Inspired By...

Good evening! I am very glad it is Friday, as usual, and I am looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Hopefully I can be productive in the crafting room, which needs a major cleaning!! Anyways, Friday means a new Inspired By… challenge, and I also wanted to play along with this week's Deconstructed Sketch:

It was my choice this week, and I selected a photo from the Etsy shop 7WondersDesign:

What a great colour combination, perhaps one of my favourites! Here's how I put it all together:

I finally got to use the This & That Epic Day paper from the "new" catalogue (soon to be old in June :S)… I love this paper! I sponged the edges of each paper with pool party, and added a little colour to the chevron stamp on the front. Also, I manhandled the doily over the chevron, until it was the shape I wanted, and I think it worked out pretty well! :)

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog to see how this photo inspired her.

Supplies Used: Oh Hello
Ink: Basic Grey, Pool Party
Paper: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Smokey Slate, Whisper White, This & That Epic Day, Doily
Tools: Ovals Nestabilities
Accessories: Victoria Lace, Mini Clothes Pin

Inspired By… A Plethora of Colours!

Good afternoon & happy Friday to you! Today Charissa and I bring you another Inspired By… challenge. I also wanted to play along with the Deconstructed sketch:

Charissa selected this week's photo:

Very spring-like! I love the soft colours… but for my card, I chose to take the soft colours and amp them up a shade or two each. Here's how my card turned out:

Fun hey!? I love the bright colours! This will be a birthday card for my sister-in-law, who turned 27 last week (*lol* this could also definitely double as a kid's birthday card, but she is young at heart!) Regardless of what this little owl goes on, it is always just so darn cute!

Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog to see how this photo inspired her!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Curly Cute (ret)
Paper: Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Whisper White, Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Perfect Polka Dots DSP
Ink: Pumpkin Pie
Tools: Owl Builder Punch, Circles Nestabilities
Accessories: Rhinestones

Last Week's Inspired By...

Hi there! It has been such a hectic week! I was gone last weekend and didn't get around to posting my Inspired by… card last week. You know what they say, better late than never! :) It was my pick last week:

Colourful hey!? I used these colours to make this:

It was definitely a challenge to get all those colours into one card… but I think it turned out pretty good :) Thanks for stopping by and stop by tomorrow for a new KCRR challenge!

Supplies used:

Stamps: World Treasures, Friendly Phrases (ret)

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Orchard Harvest DSP (ret)

Tools: Scalloped Edge Punch

Accessories: More Mustard, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze & Pool Party Markers, Brights Button, Linen Thread

A Very Late Inspired By...

Hello! It seems I am getting more and more comfortable with late challenges *lol* I intend on getting back on schedule this week! The inspired by photo for last week was selected by Charissa, a peaceful pool scene:

Love the colours in this one! :) I used last week's Retro Sketch as well:

Awesome hey!? My tag turned out like this:

I absolutely adore that owl punch! The little owls always turn out so cute! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies used:
Stamps: Sweet as Honey (CTMH), Patterned Party
Paper: Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade (ret), Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Basic Black, In Colour Stacks
Tools: Owl Builder Punch, Delicate Doilies, Tags Sizzex, 1/2" Punch, Crop-a-Dile
Accessories: Ruffled Ribbon, Baker's Twine

Inspired By… Fantastic Olympic Games!

Hello again! I'm glad you came back to check our Friday's new Inspired By… challenge! I picked the photo this week:

As you can see, I found this lovely photo on Pinterest, the greatest time waster ever invented… We have been very VERY proud of our Olympic team up here in the great white north. Regardless of how our team finishes, we are all still thrilled to watch them. When they triumph, we triumph… And we all hope for a gold medal Sunday morning, in our favourite sport, HOCKEY! :) After the nail biter of a game today against our neighbours to the south, we feel pretty confident that we can come out on top! :) Now onto the card:

*lol* Patriotism or what!? I think I may give this card to the biggest Olympic fan I know, my mom! She has been 100% dedicated to watching the games, and since they are in Russia this year, that means a lot of early mornings (like 4am… or in some cases, 2am!). Well, I think if it weren't for the fans, there wouldn't be the games! I even added this row of Canadian images on the inside of the card:

Cute hey!? Thanks for stopping by, don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog and see how this photo inspired her… and GO CANADA GO!! :)

Supplies used:

Stamps: Adventure Canada (CTMH)

Ink: Real Red

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Pacific Point, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green
Tool: Autumn Accents Dies, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch 

Accessories: Real Red Marker

Another Late Inspired By...

Good day! I hope the your weekend has been great so far! Mine has been relaxing and productive! I am posting my (very late) Inspired By… card today. I also wanted to play along with Stampin' Royalty's and My Favorite Things challenges:

Charissa was in charge of choosing the picture for our Inspired By… challenge this week, a lovely tea cup:

Fits right in with the Stampin' Royalty picture! I successfully combined the two photos, and the awesome sketch, into this lovely little card:

The teacup I took from Charissa's photo and the doily came from Stampin' Royalty, and the colours, from both! :) I am really pleased with the results.

Thanks for stopping by, and check back later for the reason I was so late posting this! :) Pop over to Charissa's blog to see how her photo inspired her this week!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Tea Shoppe
Ink: Pistachio Pudding, Raspberry Ripple
Paper: Primrose Petals Core'dinations, Pistachio Pudding, Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White
Tools: Polka Dots Embossing Folder
Accessories: Doily, Linen Thread, Flower Trim, Pearls, Ruffle Stretch Ribbon

A Very Late Inspired By...

Good morning! Boy, am I ever late with this post… I should have put it up last Friday!! Anyways, you know what they say, better late than never! I chose the photo for last week's challenge, a beautiful room:

I was on the fence about my card, but after mulling it over, I think it is worthy *lol*

Thanks for stopping by, and check back tomorrow for a new KCRR! :)

Supplies used:
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers, Gifts of Kindness
Ink: Baja Breeze, Early Espresso
Tools: Early Espresso Embossing Power, Lace Ribbon Border (ret)
Accessories: Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon (ret), Pearls

Friday Funday: A New Inspired By...

Hello there! Happy Friday! :) Of course, Friday means a new Inspired By… challenge! I also wanted to play along with the Paper Players sketch this week:

I was so intrigued by the tag in the sketch, I just had to play along! This was was Charissa's pick for Inspired By… and she chose a fabulously decorated room:

I drew so many colours out of this photo, and combined with the sketch, I ended up with this:

I like the way it turned out! And, as an added bonus, it came together SO quickly! My favourite type of card :) *lol* I added a few black accents, a colour I find challenging to add to cards sometimes! When you pull the tag out, you get the greeting:

(Don't let the gross green in my kitchen distract you from the card *lol* - it was the best place I could find for the photos!) This card is destined for my friend Alex's birthday dinner tonight :) Perfect timing!

Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog to see how this photo inspired her! :) Have a great weekend!

Supplies used:
Stamps: Vintage Vogue (ret), Friendly Phrases
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, More Mustard (ret), Old Olive, Crumb Cake (light spritzing)
Tools: Sizzex Tags Die
Accessories: Linen Thread, Pearls

Inspired By… A Garden!

Good morning! Here we are again with another Inspired By… challenge (which is GREAT because it means it is Friday!!) I also wanted to play along with the Retrosketch:

It was my pick for the photo this week, and I am so dreaming of making 2/3 of my backyard a garden! And that's how we ended up with this picture:

I took this opportunity to use a never-before-inked stamp set I have had for a while. I also picked up on the green in the photo:

I just love that swing and hopefully I will have a similar one in my garden one day! :) Don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog, Snippets by Design, to see how this photo inspired Charissa :) Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies used:
Stamps: Summer Afternoon (hostess - ret)
Ink: Basic Grey, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Pool Party
Paper: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Paper Stacks (ret)
Accessories: Corner Punch (CTMH), Pearls, Grosgrain Ribbon (ret)

Inspired By… A Fashionable Outfit

Good evening & happy Friday! :) Charissa and I bring you a new Inspired By… challenge today. Charissa picked the photo this week, the fashionable outfit below:

Fun hey! I used the bright & bold colour scheme in the photo to make this clean and simple card:

I really like this one! The butterflies speak for themselves and I am really liking the colour combination of summer starfruit and coastal cabana… plus I really like the "just because" sentiment! Perfect for any occasion :)

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog to see how this photo inspired her (I've seen her card… SUPER cute!)

Supplies used:
Stamps: A Dozen Thoughts
Ink: Basic Grey
Paper: Whisper White, Summer Starfruit, Coastal Cabana, Birds of a Feather DSP (ret)
Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch, Itty Bitty Butterfly Punch
Accessories: Pearls

Inspired by... David's Tea!

Good morning! I am back again today with a new Inspired by... challenge. I also wanted to play along with Paper Craft Crew and The Paper Players:

This week's photo was selected by Charissa, a selection of David's Tea mugs!

Fun hey? Here's how my card turned out, putting aaaaall these elements together:

I think it showcases the new sweater weather paper very nicely! What do you think? Don't forget to hop over to Charissa's blog, Snippets by Design, to see how this photo inspired her! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies used:
Stamps: Nature Walk (ret), Tiny Tags
Paper: Sweater Weather DSP, Baked Brown Sugar, Island Indigo, More Mustard (ret), Very Vanilla
Tools: Ovals Nestabilities, Jewellery Tag Punch, Woodgrain Embossing Folder
Accessories: Vintage Button, Pearls, Baker's Twine

Inspired By... Fancy Nail Art!

Good morning! Friday is here, yay! On top of that, it's a long weekend and Matt is home, double yay! We have a full weekend of outdoor activities planned, as usual :) I am looking forward to it greatly! Now onto the challenges! Of course, we have Inspired By... and I wanted to play along with Freshly Made Sketches:

This week's photo was selected by myself, some fancy/fun nail art!

They're great, hey!? I took from this photo the colours and the silver and combined with the sketch, I made this fun Christmas card:

I went a little crazy with the glitter this card, but I love it :) plus it was my first crack at using the heat and stick powder, and guess what, I love that too! :)

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to stop over at Charissa's blog to see how this photo inspired her!

Supplies used:
Stamps: Short and Sweet (ret), Snowflake Soiree (ret)
Ink: Versamark, Pool Party
Paper: Silver Glimmer Paper, Pool Party, Whisper White
Tools: Corner Rounder (CTMH)
Accessories: Baker's Twine, Heat & Stick Powder, Silver Glitter (Michael's), Dimensionals