Fusion Card Challenge - 'Mermaid'

Thanks for joining us for the latest Fusion Card Challenge, 'Mermaid''. The amazing inspiration photo is a wonderful starting point. But that sketch is pretty great too! So, which will you try?

Both the beautiful sketch and the lovely photo inspired this sparkle-y little mermaid birthday greeting. Lots of white space, some ombre aquas, a crisp sentiment and a tiny little cupcake finish off this CAS card. 

The DT has provided some a-mazing inspiration, so be sure to hop on over and join the party! When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together.

We hope that you'll join in at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Barb Ghigliotty

Jeanne Jachna

Jen Mitchell

Karren Johnson
Linda Callahan
Lyndal Higgins 

Michelle Lupton
Wanda Cullen

PROCEDURES:

1. Play with just the sketch challenge.
2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.
3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.
4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.

The 12 Kits of Occasions - October 2019!

Welcome to The 12 Kits of Occasions October 2019 edition!! Sharron is our wonderful hostess and she has assembled an amazing 'Autumn Days' kit, celebrating all of the wonder that this season has to offer..... sunny days, crisp nights and lots of fabulous fall color!

An abundance of seasonal patterned papers, lovely die cuts, perfectly coordinating sentiments and a trio of a-dorable turkeys are all included in Sharron's fabulous kit!! 
Surely the lovely projects from the talented 12 Kits Team will inspire, so please hop around to see ALL of the crafty autumnal creations! You can find a complete list of everything that's included in the kit by clicking here.
Thanks so much for joining us today, and many thanks to our hostess, Sharron and to our talented kit photographer, Lindsey!

CAS(E) this Sketch #345

Time for another sketch .... and it's a fabulous one for CTS #345 from Brian King. There's lots of beautiful inspiration from the CAS(E) this Sketch DT too, so be sure to take a peek and then play along!
Here's a  rainbow of happy with a pretty Spellbinders hemstitched border, a simple sentiment and a few crisp black and white accents...... all helping to fashion this CAS birthday greeting. 
We hope that you'll join us at CTS #345 and will be adding your masterpiece to the gallery (the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, October 31st)!
P.S. - A warm welcome to GD, Colleen!

Papertrey Ink's Throwback Thursday - Happy Hydrangea

            THROWBACK THURSDAY - happy hydrangea

Oh happy day.......it's time for the latest 'Throwback Thursday' feature over on the Papertrey Ink Blog! 
Today I'm stepping away from the Halloween/Holiday 2019 stamps and dies and concentrating on a plethora of pretty blooms, which have been crafted using Papertrey Ink's Happy Hydrangea Bundle (a $34 value for just $10!) and the Happy Spots patterned paper pack (36- 8x8 sheets/$2). Don't you just love it when you can create some lovely, handmade cards inexpensively? I certainly do! Not only do a have a little set to give, but also coordinating envelopes AND plenty of leftover paper for additional projects! 

CAS(E) this Sketch #344

Happy Thursday! Time for another sketch .... and it's a fabulous one for CTS #344 from Chrissy Larson. There's lots of beautiful inspiration from the CAS(E) this Sketch DT too, so be sure to take a peek and then play along!
I've taken this sketch quite  literally, with lots of bright color.... and the crisp black and white sentiment and patterned paper.  Clean and simple all the way (and it coordinates with my other card from today)!!
We hope that you'll join us at CTS #344 and will be adding your masterpiece to the gallery (the InLinkz will close at 9 am EST on Thursday, October 24th)!
P.S. - A happy HELLO to our fabulous GD, Darnell!!

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Pumpkin Diorama'

Thanks for joining us for the latest Fusion Card Challenge, 'Pumpkin Diorama'. The amazing inspiration photo is a wonderful starting point. But that sketch is pretty great too! So, which will you try?

Both the beautiful sketch and the lovely photo inspired this little campfire creation. The pretty stamped plaid card base provides a rustic backdrop for the petite mountain scene. Although there are no pumpkins here, a few autumn-inspired leaves and a lovely orange gingham pattern finish off this CAS card. 

The DT has provided some a-mazing inspiration, so be sure to hop on over and join the party! When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together.

We hope that you'll join in at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Barb Ghigliotty

Jeanne Jachna

Jen Mitchell

Karren Johnson
Linda Callahan
Lyndal Higgins 

Michelle Lupton
Wanda Cullen

PROCEDURES:

1. Play with just the sketch challenge.
2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.
3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.
4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.

CAS(E) this Sketch #343

Welcome to CAS(E) this Sketch #343 AND another of our throw-back/'Retro' Sketches.... a timeless design by the lovely Hannelie!! See the originals from June 2016 here. You'll surely find lots of inspiration from the DT, both the 2016 and 2019 versions, so please play along!
I've rotated the sketch and added a few of some new SU flowers, lovely die cut sentiments from The Stamp Market and a pretty pierced PTI frame..... all in shades of cream and soft green.
There are so many wonderfully designed creations from the DT, both past and present, so be sure to take a peek and then JOIN in at CAS(E) this Sketch #343!

The 12 Kits of Occasions - September 2019

Welcome to The 12 Kits of Occasions September 2019 edition!! Kim is our wonderful hostess and she has assembled a fun-filled 'Friends and Food' kit, celebrating time spent savoring all the yummy things in life!
An abundance of beautiful Lawn Fawn patterns, lovely die cuts, perfectly coordinating sentiments and that a-dorable toaster are all included in Kim's fabulous kit!! 
Surely the lovely projects from the talented 12 Kits Team will inspire, so please hop around to see ALL of the crafty creations! You can find a complete list of everything that's included in the kit by clicking here.
Thanks so much for joining us today, and many thanks to our hostess, Kim!
P.S. - A warm welcome to GD, Greta Hess!!