Studio A Creations

Many thanks to my new friend & fellow blogger, Priyanka , who is aaaaaaall the way in exotic India.  I discovered Priyanka's blog not too long ago, and was so impressed with a beautiful piece she created to celebrate " Bijoya Dashami" in Autumn.   Can I just say that I was in awe of her hand drawn image, her ingenuity in creating her own embellishments, and her unique style. Her art is so expressive & embraces her pride in her culture.  I encourage you to stop by and check out her work. Anway, thanks again to Priyanka for presenting me with this lovely award:   This award qualifies me for a  $5.00 Digi’s With Attitude! Gift Certificate.  I'm also obligated to list 3 things that makes me, and my blog different, then pass this award on to 5 others.   So without further ado, here's me (Annette) and Studio A Paper Creations in a nutshell: I love, love anything "Hello Kitty!"  I'm a big kid & while others may collect capodi...

Happy day before Friday, Friends! For this week's challenge we have a colour Inspiration: Our challege is sponsored by Stef aka "Glitterbabe" http://glitterbabesart.blogspot.com/ One lucky winner can choose 2 free digi's from the shop. Here is my DT card for this week: This cute little girl is my very first stamp from The Greeting Farm - a goodie from one of my Stampin' Sisters, Priscilla .  Thanks again, my "Sis-tah!" I did not have any ready made flowers to match this color scheme, so I made the flowers using my daisy & birch leaf punches. Here is a view of my card with the tag insert removed. I used my stubby stamps from Judith for the tri-fold card background. The tag insert opens & has plenty of space to stamp another sentiment or write a little note within.  This started out as a Trifold Card , but ended up being a little more than intended... I have a tendency to add on things, or cut, tear & completely change my original proje...

Brrrrr!  It's windy and cold outside!  I am not going out there today - no way!  Instead, it's a perfect day for a hot cup of tea & time in the craft room....  Look at what I made on this nippy Sunday morning! Here is a view of the inside of the card. Another view of the front of the card.... I've created this card the following challenges: The Sweet Stop Challenge#81 - SKETCH Colour Create Challenge #57 - Use Black, Mint Green, Gold and Cream  (The mint green colour did not come out true in this picture, no matter how many times I re-took the picture...but I tried!) One Stop Challenge #105 - Embossing Crafty Calendar Challenge #14 - Snowflakes Charisma Cardz Challenge #44 - With Love at Christmas Paper Sundays Challenge #43 - Let It Snow Pattie's Creations Challenge #3: Christmas Card or Creation Pollycraft Challenge #68: It's Chill Time Creative Card Crew - Let's Punch It! Card Recipe Stamps:  Stampin' Up! Serene Snowflakes, Ju...

This week’s challenge is going to be so much fun! We can’t wait to see what you create! This week's challenge is called… DESIGN TEAM INSPIRATION For this weeks challenge you will choose ONE of the projects created this week by ONE of the Stamptacular Design Team members and create a card or project using it as your inspiration! Please be sure to mention which DT member inspired you in your post and why! …Oh, and don’t forget to STAMP! Afterall, we're not called STAMPtacular Sunday for nothing! You will have from now until midnight (EST) November 13th, 2010 to complete this challenge. Go to the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge blog  and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prizes donated by: OUR VERY OWN MARIANNE PRIZE: This fabulous Magnolia Stamp! - AND - http://meljensdesigns.com/ PRIZE: Winner’s Choice of FOUR digi images! And now without further ado, here is my DT inspiration for ...

Happy Thursday, Friends! Please join me for the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #75 "Dry Embossing" This week's challenge is to create a card or project using "dry embossing,"  such as using embossing folders, stencils or even embossing with nestabilities.  The possibilities are endless! Sponsoring this challenge is Hope Jacare http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_68 The prize for the winner will be any 3 of her digistamps of their choice. For this week's challenge, I used the digi stamp "Wedding Day" by Hope Jacare, which can be found HERE   I love how dry embossing gives depth & dimension, and gives your creation a little more "oomp!"  There are so many designs available nowadays, and no sooner do I buy the latest, more gorgeous designs are released!  I want them all!  Please join us at the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - my DT mates & I can't wait to see your Dry Embossed creations! Car...

Hello Friends! It's time again for the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #85  , and oh what a fun challenge we have for you!   This week's challenge is called "Hide and Seek!"   For this challenge you will create a card where the sentiment/words are hidden at first glance.  I'm thinking tags, pull-out card, T-slide card...hidden messages!  Don’t forget to STAMP! Afterall, we don’t call this STAMPtacular Sunday for nothing!  You will have from now until midnight (EST) November 6th, 2010 to complete this challenge.   This week's fabulous prizes are donated by: ROBYN’S FETISH PRIZE: Winner’s choice of FIVE Digital Products! AND Our Very Own... Dee PRIZE: Here is my card for this challenge.  Both the image & digi designer paper is from ROBYN’S FETISH Give a little pull on the chimney & pee-a-boo!  There's my message! Here is a closer view of the flowers & grass below the window.  I gave the flowers in the long flowe...

Happy Thursday, Friends! Come join me for the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #74: "Monotone" For this challange, create your card or project using monotone colors only. This week's challenge is sponsored by:   Robyn's Fetish Digital Designs PRIZE: The winner can choose 5 products from their shop. These may be EITHER 5 digital stamps OR 4 digital stamps and 1 paper set. Here is my DT card using "Katie Kitty"  and  "Coney Island Summer"  digital paper, both available at Robyn's Fetish Digital Designs a  Card Recipe : Stamps: Katie Kitty from  Robyn's Fetish Digital Designs ; Sentiments from Raindrop Echo Designs Paper: Coney Island Summer digital paper from Robyn's Fetish Digital Designs : Stampin' Up! Always Artichoke, Old Olive Tools: Oval & Scalloped oval Nesties, Paper punch by Martha Stewart. Embellishments: Ribbon, Pearls A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge #127 - Let's Get Punchy  I used Oval & Scalloped Ova...