Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
Convention is coming to an end… and it has been great!! Here’s my last swap. Don’t you just love the little dog in the flower cart? Stamping Supplies: Stamps: Summer Afternoon (wood 126425; clear 126427) Cardstock: Raspberry Ripple 126842, Crumb Cake 120953, Very Vanilla 101650 Ink: Raspberry Ripple 126859, Gumball Green 126861, Daffodil Delight 126944, Pretty In Pink 12695, Crumb Cake 126975, Soft Suede …
Here’s swap #3. I used the faux layer technique (one of my favorites!) on this card using the Open Sleigh stamp set. This is a great stamp to make easy cards if you don’t have a lot of time but want to make your own Christmas cards. What do you think? Leave me a comment. Stamping Supplies: Stamp: Open Sleigh #126460 (wood) #126462 (clear) Ink: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Early …
Here’s swap #2 for my 3×3 card swap tomorrow. I made 60 of these – they went pretty quick after I double embossed, punched, colored and made little ribbons! Stamping Supplies: Stamps: For the Birds Cardstock: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White Ink: Versa Mark Markers: Real Red, Gumball Green Accessories: Black Embossing Powder, Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine, Basic Rhinestones, heat tool …
I finally finished my convention swaps around 6:00pm last night — 191 swaps – 4 different designs!! Although it cost me some sleep, I got it done! I’m ready for convention …all the excitement and new things to learn …which means I get to share it with you … can’t wait!! The activities start tomorrow. Here’s one of the swaps I made for an organized kids theme swap: I stamped …
FREEDOM! FREEBIES! Here in the United States of America we are celebrating Independence Day! I am so thankful to God that I live in a country where I have the freedom to speak freely, to worship freely and do so many other things that, unfortunately, other countries cannot do. I salute those men and women who fought for this freedom and continue to fight to …
Here’s a question for you…What song do you sing every year that everyone knows including small children? It was first sung on June 27, 1859. …. The answer is Happy Birthday. Here’s a card to celebrate happy birthday’s ‘birthday’ (a little belated). Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear you. Happy birthday to you! Are you sending out any birthday cards today? …
Summer has arrived with a bang! Here in New Jersey we felt it right away with yesterday’s 97 degree weather but today’s forecast is a cooler one . . . at 94 degrees! So I asked myself which stamp would make me feel cooler? For the Birds got my vote using bright summer colors. Here we have two birds having fun in their birdbath. …
All this week, I’ve shown you several cards for fathers. I hope you got some ideas from them. If you go today to the card shops, supermarkets, pharmacies and other places where you can get cards, you would probably see these sections filled with people trying to get the perfect Father’s Day card at the last minute. But why shop for a card when you can make your own and …
We continue with our Father’s Day card ideas… Here’s a clean and simple card for the suit and tie dad. I embossed the Riding Hood Red cardstock with the stripes embossing folder to add some texture to the card. I also embossed the ties with black embossing powder – it gives it a shiny and raised look. How are you doing with your Father’s Day …
Yesterday I mentioned that this week I am focusing on Father’s Day cards so here’s another idea for the man who loves fishing, sailing or just being out on the ocean. Stamping Supplies: Stamps: The Open Sea Sea #123030 (wood); #123032 (clear) Cardstock: Not Quite Navy #101722, Crumb Cake #120953, Riding Hood Red #111348, Whisper White #100730 Ink: Crumb Cake #121030, Not Quite Navy #103008, Sahara Sand …
On June 12, 1880 a perfect baseball game was pitched by Lee Richmond. Do you realize how rare a perfect game is?! You don’t get to see too many of those games!! In addition to the pitcher being superb, he must also have fantastic defense–it’s a team effort! I love baseball–whether it’s watching it on tv, going to the stadium to watch the Yankees (it helps to have a …
Today’s card is one I made for my niece whose birthday is tomorrow. I’m so proud of all her accomplishments and how she has overcome obstacles in her life! Because she’s special she deserves a special kind of card so I thought a center step card would be just right! I used the beautiful Elements of Style stamp, my ink pads and blender pen for coloring. Wondering how I made …
Here’s one of the cards from the Flowers Galore Card Class I held last week. I love the softness in this card using Pink Pirouette and Sahara Sand. Stamping Supplies: Stamps: Papaya Collage 126610 (wood); 126612 (clear); It’s Your Day (retired) Cardstock: Pink Pirouette 111351; Soft Suede 115318; Sahara Sand 121043; Whisper White 100730 Ink: Pink Pirouette 111838; Sahara Sand 105208; Soft Suede 115657; Versa Mark – …
Memorial Day was formerly known as Decoration Day originating after the American Civil War to honor the soldiers who died in the Civil War. Years later, the name was changed to Memorial Day to honor all the fallen soldiers who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. As we celebrate Memorial Day here in the United States, I want to express my appreciation and thank all who …
As soon as I saw the Summer Afternoon stamp set from the 2012-2013 Stampin Up! catalog, I knew I had to get it. The swing immediately reminded me of the one I used to sit on everyday during my vacations in Cape Cod — it was surrounded by flowers and overlooked the ocean. In this card, I used some of the new 2012-13 In Colors – Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit …
I am so blessed to still have my mom around to talk, laugh and play. Several times in the past few years I’ve come close to losing her due to illness, yet God has allowed her to continue on this earth. She is very kind, hospitable, generous and always there for you. I couldn’t have asked for a better mom! Here’s a card I made for her for …
Sometimes days become too busy so let’s take a break–close your eyes and imagine sitting down in a comfortable adirondack chair sipping some lemonade surrounded by beautiful flowers. Ahh.. doesn’t that feel relaxing? A book would be nice…how about a Stampin’ Up! catalog to look through for project ideas? This image is part of the Peace Within stamp set which retires on May 31. I …
Having friends in your life is a blessing and I have been blessed! I have made many friends throughout the years–in school, church and even met some wonderful ladies that I would have never met if I wasn’t a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. How did I meet them? They found me through my website! But even among my special friends there’s always a friend that you’re closest to and can …
Last week I met with my monthly technique club and we had a great time making this card using the rolling marbles technique. The colors on this card are a little off, but trust me it is tempting turquoise and not blue! All you need is a reinker, marbles and a plastic container. Need to relieve stress? Then this technique is for you!! Shake away until you …
Have you heard? Stampin’ Up! released their retiring stamps list earlier this week! This year’s list is longer than usual in order to make room for more new stamps in the upcoming catalog coming out in June. The Inspired by Nature stamp set is special to me. I will definitely miss it as it is one of my all-time favorite stamps and one of the first stamps I got when I …