Be Brave

Posted on May 16, 2014 by justtyra

Hello! I’m here to share a fun card I created for Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking’s Galley Idol 2014. I’m far into watching American Idol (Go Caleb! Go Jena!) so I thought this was the perfect opportunity to get in on the fun!

Here are one of the cards I created:

I used We R Memory Keepers shape n tape washi tape for the gray decorative strips. I also used washi for all the butterflies. I used my computer and printer to create the sentiment “be brave.”

“Brave,” the song sung by Sara Bareillis and the Disney Movie by the same name served as a source of inspiration. Whenever I have the opportunity to create just for the sake of creating, I find myself using whatever song, quote or story I’m inspired by at any given moment. I’ll share more about how I channel that inspiration in a special announcement this weekend (smile).

Take care and thanks so much for stopping by!

Love Themed Cards

Posted on May 4, 2014 by justtyra

I found a few inspired moments today to play along with the latest CASE Study:

Well, shut the front door! Super beautiful card by Wida Miller over at the latest CASE Study Challenge. Everytime I look at this card I see something new! I also decided to play along with the latest Simon Says Stamp “Anything Goes” Challenge.

This is the card I created using a nesting heart die set from my digital die cutter:

And I couldn’t let those nested hearts go to waste, so here is a another look at this cute patterned paper combo:

A two-for-one-special using the nesting heart die cuts. I’m undecided on what type of nesting die cuts I prefer: one from the digital die cutter or the die cuts requiring a Big Shot. What do you prefer?

Take care, and thanks for stopping by the blog! xo, Tyra

SEI Inspiration Challenge: Color Combos

Posted on May 2, 2014 by justtyra

Happy Friday!

Today I want to share a another take on the latest SEI Challenge!

I am using paper from SEI’s Azalea collection for this project.

Stop on by and play along. There is a $25 gift code to the winner! This challenge is open to US and Canadian residents.

Thanks for much for stopping by my blog! xo, Tyra

A Few of My Favorite Challenges

Posted on May 1, 2014 by justtyra

Hi It’s Tyra and I’m just popping in to play along with two of my favorite Challenges: CAS(E) this Sketch and Runway Inspired Challenge. Here is the Inspiration:

And here is my take on this challenge:

These two challenges are some of the best around. I encourage you to play along. That’s all for now. Oh, and more exciting news coming later today. Take care and thank you for stopping by! xo, Tyra

Happy Birthday Confetti Card

Posted on April 19, 2014 by justtyra

Hi, I’m back! I’ve been away traveling for work and for fun. Also, the weather has improved here (it was 70 degrees yesterday!) and I thought it would be a good idea to get the kids and I out for fresh air! So, in other words, just living life 🙂

Today I’m playing along with the latest Curtain Call Challenge: Confetti Crush:

Who doesn’t like Confetti? Here is my take on this fun challenge:

When I think of confetti, I think of a crazy, fun time and I tried to express that feeling in this card design. Do you feel like partying now?

Also, I have another fun fact to share — The “happy” and star cuts will be offered in my very first CraftSwag MiniWorkshop — so consider this a sneak preview! The first Mini-Workshop will share simple techniques on how to jump-start your creative flow. The CraftSwag Classroom will open May 2014! Keep me in your thoughts as I nervously begin this new adventure!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by the blog! Take care and have a wonderful weekend! xo, Tyra

SEI Inspiration Challenge: Flower Power

Posted on April 3, 2014 by justtyra

Happy Thursday! (It’s almost Friday). It’s spring break here in my neck of the woods and the husband and I have split with week spending time with our kiddos while they are out of school. We started spring break off by attending a wedding near the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and since that time, things have been pretty low key. Walks to the park and multiple viewings of Frozen. As a matter a fact two of my kids are in the same room with me fighting over the DVD jacket.

Well, I’m here to share a sneak peek of the latest SEI Challenge!

I loved the paper I used for this project. The best thing? No watering! Anyway, I hope you can play along. There is a $25 gift code to the winner! The kinds folks over at SEI wanted me to mention that this challenge is open to US and Canadian residents.

Thanks for much for stopping by! xo, Tyra

SEI Inspiration Challenge

Posted on March 3, 2014 by justtyra

Hi! First, I want to say THANK YOU for entering the last challenge! All of the entries (every single one) was fabulous! It was hard to pick just one (and yes that sounds cliche, but it’s really true). I’m here to share a peek at the latest SEI Challenge! If you have time, please enter! There is a $25 gift code to the winner.

Thanks for much for stopping by! xo, Tyra

You Are The Best

Posted on February 24, 2014 by justtyra

Happy Monday! Today I’m home with the kids and decided to play along with one of my favorite challenges, the Runway Inspired Challenge:

This iconic Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress features a bold pattern with a lot of movement. Love it! Let’s get to the card I created:

I cut out banners and used a variety of border stamps and different inks in colors similar to the dress. I also added vellum banners and washi banners to help create the illusion of movement. I added paper string and stapled the banners to bring this card together. So fun and fast! Thanks so much for stopping by! xo, Tyra

SEI February Inspiration Challenge

Posted on February 6, 2014 by justtyra

Hi It’s Tyra and I’m hosting the SEI Inspiration Challenge where this month’s inspiration is Rustic Valentine. Here is a sneak:

Head on over to the challenge and check out the other banners and play along. Thanks for stopping by!! — Tyra

Flowing Heart

Posted on February 6, 2014 by justtyra

Today I’m playing along with CAS(E) this Sketch, a fun card challenge that I have always enjoyed. Let’s see the sketch designed by Chrissy:

And here is my Valentine’s themed take on the sketch:

I used my trusty Silhouette to cut hearts of various shapes and sizes and colored several of them in fun colors. My favorite color is the gray marker. I think gray is my favorite go-to color for the moment (especially since I have 5-6 different shades of gray in ink, marker and paint)! Anyway, thanks so much for stopping by the blog. xo, Tyra 🙂