What are you thankful for? Me? I’m thankful for more things that can be counted. But, today I’m truly grateful for…PPA177 and everyone at Pals Paper Arts. Why? Inspiration! There was no question of which stamp set to use with this sketch. The wood grain panel from Truly Grateful was the perfect backdrop. I did struggle a bit with color. … Continue reading →
Ready to play with the Pals? What do you think of the trio of color this week? Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze and So Saffron inspired today’s leaves of autumn without a second thought. Autumn also inspires me to recycle, reuse and repurpose whenever I can. A few projects ago, burlap ribbon was frayed. I saved the pulled thread for a … Continue reading →
It’s here, it’s here, it’s Friday and it’s here! It’s also time to play with the Pals at PPA (Pals Paper Arts). Just couldn’t resist the rhyme. This week we’re playing with a beautiful combination of Baked Brown Sugar, Pear Pizzaz and Pumpkin Pie. Sounds like dessert to me. Let’s call it PPA174 a.k.a. “The Case of the Fall Colors”. … Continue reading →
Welcome to Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge PPA173. If you like layers, this one’s for you. Layers, don’t they remind you of cool weather? Looks like time to pull out that favorite argyle sweater. Not sure why but this sketch inspired me to use some techniques, tools and paper that have been calling me to come out and play. In … Continue reading →
Happy Monday to you! Hope your weekend was full of fall fun. Sure can feel the changes coming. In fact the Iron Man competition at Lake Tahoe was framed by mountains dusted with new fallen snow and the inspiration for this All That Glimmers Mojo Monday post. Put on your sweater, this is a cool one. Snowflakes are like leaves … Continue reading →
It’s almost here. Autumn will arrive with all its glory, this Sunday. What better time to feature the Best of Autumn Free Mini-Tutorial? And who better to share it with than You?! Isn’t this a great sketch? Talented Pal, Margaret Moody, provided it for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week. I’ve seen some really creative takes on this one. … Continue reading →
Can you feel it? It’s in the air. It’s almost sweater weather again and I’m ready! I love true seasons and always welcome the change. How about you? Another favorite is the start of a new week, a clean slate. Welcome Monday. Sometimes it’s Manic Monday, sometimes mellow. No matter which it is there’s a chance to get my mojo … Continue reading →