It's time for another Design Team card for The Male Room, and this month's challenge is "Jobs or Professions." As soon as I saw the theme, I knew exactly who I wanted to create for. My son-in-law's birthday was just around the corner and, as a software developer, his profession provided the perfect inspiration. Throughout… Continue reading Laptop birthday card for The Male Room challenge #213 – jobs or professions
A Festive Floral Cluster Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Sketch Challenge
It's time for another 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge, and this week we're following a sketch. Sketch challenges are always among my favourites because they're such a great jumping-off point. You can follow them closely or use them simply as inspiration, and every card ends up looking wonderfully different. For my Design Team card, I… Continue reading A Festive Floral Cluster Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Sketch Challenge
A Fresh Take on Stencilling | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Technique Challenge
It's time for another 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge, and this week our technique challenge is to use stencils. Now, I have to confess that my collection of stencils has grown rather larger than I probably need, and some of them don't get nearly as much love as they deserve! As I was looking through… Continue reading A Fresh Take on Stencilling | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Technique Challenge
Christmas baubles | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Theme Challenge
It's time for another 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge, and this week's theme is "Baubles". Now, I have plenty of bauble stamps and dies in my craft room, but as soon as I saw the theme I remembered a gorgeous sheet of Stampin' Up! designer series paper featuring beautifully illustrated Christmas baubles. Sometimes the patterned… Continue reading Christmas baubles | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Theme Challenge
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