Thursday, September 18, 2025

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB354 AUTUMN

Happy Thursday!

The new Inspired By is up and running....





My card was inspired by the pumpkins, the different textures and the colors.

I decided to grab the retired PTI - Autumn Pumpkin Set along with the matching dies. The background is from the PTI -Mix & Match Pinked Edge DieThe sentiment is from the retired PTI - Giving Thanks Mini Set..

Please stop over at the INSPIRED BY BLOG and check out all the beautiful ideas the rest of the team had!!! Thank you for stopping by! Wishing you a beautiful, fun filled crafting day! ~SL~

Thursday, September 11, 2025

TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE - #TTTC279 AUTUMN IS IN THE AIR

Hello again! 

I'm back with the new card for the TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE....



  Here is the #TTTC279 board Jeanie has crafted for you to play with...


My card features the middle column down - DIE CUT, THREE OR MORE COLORS, SQUARE.

My new Autumn Herbarium Stamp & Stencil Set - from The Greetery came just in time! I also used the matching Autumn Herbarium Embossing Folder and Die Set. I went with a Black CS base and used a Honey Comb Stencil to ink blend around the corners with White Craft Ink. Next I added the sentiment from the Let's Have a Word: Autumn Die and Gold Heat Embossed the words from the Fall Foliage Stamp Set. At last I added the Gold Halfback Pearls

Hope you like what you see and come and join us??? Please stop by the TTTC BLOG for all the details! 

Wishing you a fabulous crafty day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB353 LEAVES

Hello friends!

We are back with the newest INSPIRED BY....



Here is this weeks #IB353 inspiration photo and sketch for you to play with....


My card was inspired by the colors and leaves.

This card features the beautiful new Autumn Herbarium Stamp & Stencil Set - from The Greetery came just in time! I also used the matching Autumn Herbarium Embossing Folder and Die Set. The sentiment is from Tear Strip Tag Set and the matching Tear Strip Die. Next I added some splatter and some gold embellishments.

Hope you'll have a chance to join us...please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and of course to check out the DT's ideas!!!! 

Please stop by again this afternoon for a new TTTC card!!! I used this new set in a different elegant way :) !!!!  

Wishing you a wonderful crafty day! ~SL

Thursday, September 4, 2025

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB352 APPLES

Hello and happy September!

I don't know about you, but I'm definitely ready for some cooler days...with cooler weather comes beautiful season changes..and this weeks INSPIRED BY captures this change perfectly....





My card was inspired by the sketch, the colors and the apples.

I decided to grab my fun BotaniCuts Apple DiesBushel Basket Dies and the Market Basket Sentiment Set

Now it's your turn....please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and of course don't forget to check out all of the inspirations! Wishing you a fabulous day! ~SL~

Thursday, August 28, 2025

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB351 ICE CREAM CONE

It's INSPIRED BY time and boy it's a delicious one.....



Here is this weeks #IB351 inspiration photo and sketch ......


My inspiration came from the ice cream cones, the sketch (flipped it sideways) and the different colors.

I pulled out my favorite little ice cream set from Colorado Craft Company called Ice Cream Day along with the matching dies

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY blog for all the info! Wishing you a wonderful crafty day! ~SL~

Thursday, August 21, 2025

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB350 FISH

Happy Thursday!

It's INSPIRED BY time......






My card was inspired by the sketch, colors and the fishies :) !!!

I grabbed some of my old retired sets and went to town. I forgot how much fun it is to play with  DISTRESS INK :)

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and of course to check out all the fun cards the rest of the team has created! Wishing you a crafty day! ~SL~

Thursday, August 14, 2025

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB349 DESKTOP

HOWDY friends!

We are back with the newest Inspired By ....






My card was inspired by the "desk" theme and the colors.

I decided to grab my Vintage Type Cut Combo and matching Just My Type Stamp Set.

Please visit the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and of course to view all of the design team ideas and weekly entries! 

I'll be back this afternoon with the newest TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE !!!~SL~

TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE - #TTTC277 SENT WITH LOVE

HELLO AGAIN!

I'm back with a new card for the Tic Tac Toe Challenge...



Here is this weeks #TTTC277 inspiration board....


My card features the diagonal column - LETTERS, FREE AND RECTANGLE SHAPE.

I decided to grab my beautiful Sent With Love Dies, matching Stamp Set, Airmail Border Stencil, and Postal Modern Stamp Set.  

Hope you'll get a chance to play along?!?! Please stop by the TIC TAC TOE BLOG for all the details and check out all the fabulous cards from the DT as well!!! ~SL~

Thursday, August 7, 2025

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB348 BLACKBERRY

Happy Thursday! 

It's once again Inspired By time...


  

Here is this weeks #IB348 inspiration photo and sketch.....


My card was inspired by the "blackberry" theme, sketch and the colors.

I pulled out the fun  Berries and Jam Dies and matching Stamp Set from Concord & 9th.

If you feel like playing along please visit the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details! ~SL~

Thursday, July 31, 2025

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB347 LUNCH BAGS

Happy Thursday!

It's Inspired By time again.....


Here is this weeks #IB347 inspiration photo and sketch .......


I was inspired by the pink bag.

This week I opted to pull out some of my bag dies (PTI retired) that have gone unloved for ages. Pretty simple, but yet so cute! The little roses are crafted with the Sizzix Rose Dies.

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and all the fun ideas the team had. 

Wishing you a wonderful crafty day! ~SL~

Thursday, July 24, 2025

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGES - #IB346 POOL RINGS

Howdy friends!

Boy, it's been hot here in Texas! Hope you all are surviving this heat? We have the perfect Inspired By challenge waiting for you....



Here is this weeks #IB346 inspiration photo and sketch for you to play with...


My inspiration came from the "water" theme.

I decided to grab my fun HONEY BEE -  Lovely Layers: At The Beach. Along with the Beach Break A2 Cover Plate and the Beach Break Stencil Set

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details on how you can play along! Check out all the fabulous samples from the DT! Stay cool and have fun crafting! ~SL~

Thursday, July 17, 2025

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB345 EMOJI'S

Howdy friends!

I'm still in vacation mode, but was able to craft a card for this weeks Inspired By Challenge....



Here is this weeks #IB345 inspiration board and sketch for you to play with....



My card was inspired by the sketch and the "birthday theme".

I decided to grab my fun Pretty Pink Posh Set & Dies - Summer Drinks. My card is pretty straight forward....at last I added some gems and the sentiment.

Please stop by the INSPIRED BLOG for all the details on how to play along! Wishing you a fabulous crafty day! ~SL~

Thursday, June 19, 2025

TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE - #TTTC273 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Hello and happy day!

We are still traveling...but I'm blending in today, because it is my turn to host the TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE..... 




Hope you will have a chance to get crafty with us using this TTTC#273 board....


My card features the first diagonal column - LOVE/ANNIVERSARY, HEART, BUTTON.

I decided to grab my beautiful Sketched Wildflower Bouquet Set along with the matching Stencil & Dies all from The Greetery. I also added some Botanicuts Wildflowers. My background was embossed with the Cuttlebug Heart Embossing Folder. The sentiment is from an old PTI Set. At last I added the Wooden Button and some Kraft Floss.

Now it's your turn....please stop by the TIC TAC TOE BLOG to find out how you can play along! Wishing you a fun & crafty day! ~SL~

Thursday, May 8, 2025

VACATION TIME

Happy Thursday!

I'll be taking a stamping break for a few weeks :) !!! 

Wishing you all a wonderful summertime and I hope you will get to enjoy your families and friends during these fun summer days!

Until then,

Happy crafting ~Silke~



Thursday, May 1, 2025

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB334 SMOOTHIE BOWL

Happy 1st of May!

I'm back with a new Inspired By card....





I was inspired by the colors, blueberries and the sketch. 

My card features the super cute Berries and Jam Dies from Concord & 9th.

If you feel like playing along please visit the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details! Wishing you a fun crafty day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB354 AUTUMN

Happy Thursday! The new Inspired By is up and running.... Here is this weeks #IB354 inspiration photo and sketch. .. My card was inspired b...