Category Archives: Embossing Folders

It’s not just for books anymore!

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card features the Ex Libris Background Stamp.  Though it's a bookplate and for books, I decided to make a card with it. Mark ownership of books and other personal items with this exquisitely designed stamp, reminiscent of engraved European bookplates from the Middle Ages. Or pop it in a cellophane bag with a Classic Stampin' Pad and tie with grosgrain ribbon for a unique and thoughtful… Read More »

Blooming with Kindness

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card showcases the Blooming with Kindness Stamp Set.  This stunning six-piece stamp set gives you plenty of options for sending your best regards. Includes expressions of support, gratitude, and even birthday wishes. I bought some burlap a couple of months ago and been wanting to try it out.  I started out casing the card on page 87 of the 2012/2013 Catalog but then change things around.  And… Read More »

Did you know?

Hi Stampin' Friends Are you a creative or financially challenged papercrafter who would still like to become better but you live too far away or are too busy to take stampin' classes? Then the virtual club is the answer! It's a wonderful way to budget your papercraft purchases and membership does have its privileges.  Stampers from beginning to advance are welcome to join, no experience necessary……… I'll have the rest… Read More »

Heartfelt Layered Labels

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card using the Layered Labels Clear Mount Stamp Set with Fan Fair Designer Series Paper.  This time I paried it with Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Riding Hood Red Card Stock. This extravagantly designed apothecary label set gives you lots of options for embellishing trendy mason or apothecary jar gifts. Or use an image from this set to decorate a boxed gift–just stamp a label, cut… Read More »

Extreme Elements

Hi Stampin' Friends I'm so glad that Extreme Elements is available in digital format because it retired this year and I like to use it for grandsons who are teenagers.  They are so hard to make cards for.  The digital image was printed out on Very Vanilla Card Stock using My Digital Studio.  The "splash" is More Mustard (opticity was reduced to 50%) and the sentiment and stars are Island… Read More »

Blooming with Kindness

Hi Stampin' Friends My husband and I took Stephanie, Felicia and David out to lunch because they all received such good grades.  Stephanie made the Dean's List at college, Felicia and David each made 5 A's and the rest B's.  I am so proud of my daughter and grandkids! Today's card uses one of my favorite stamp sets called Blooming with Kindness.  This stunning six-piece stamp set gives you plenty… Read More »

From My Heart

Hi Stampin' Friends I am having so much fun playing with my new toys.  I think that the From My Heart Stamp Set will become one of my favorites and "go to" stamp sets.  Reminiscent of Victorian apothecary labels, this exquisitely designed eight-piece set is a must-have for those who covet that vintage look. Clever sentiments and intricate designs combine to make this a stamp set you'll want to use… Read More »

Timeless

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card features the digital Timless stamp Brush Set.  The sophisticated six piece set will make you think of yesteryear. Works beautifully with vintage, retro, or masculine projects. Nostalgiac images include a bicycle, telephone, and vintage car. I am beginning to love this color combination for a masculine card.  It's Gumball Green and Midnight Muse – our 2012/2014 In-Colors!  Using My Digital Studio, I printed out the vintage car… Read More »

Everything Eleanor

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's post is a quick one because I'm getting ready for tomorrow's New Catalog Party.  I did want to show you one of the cards the attendees will be making. Can you see the embossing on the bottom of the card?  It's a new embossing folders called Delicate Designs and it's gorgeous!l  The stamp set is called Everything Eleanor and it's (I think) one of the most… Read More »

Countryside

Hi Stampin' Friends Ooooh My Gosh!  I am so sorry, I forgot to announce the winner of the $25.00 gift certificate!  I used Random.org to determine the winner and the winner is (drum roll, please……..) Sanwanya Moser.  Sanwanya, please let me know what you would like from the new catalog and I'll place the order for you! It's time for a manly card!  Today's post features the nostalgic Countryside Clear… Read More »