Hi Stampers I'm using one of the new stamp sets called "Thanks for Caring" from the Occasions Mini Catalog. The catalog will go live on 4 January 2011 and you should have your copy in hand this week. It's full of gorgeous new stamp sets and accessories – something for everyone – no matter your taste. I made the flower using retired Bashful Blue Satin Ribbonafter viewing Cristena Bagne's video. … Read More »
Hi Stampers This image is from the Greeting Card Kids Stamp Brush Set Digital Download. I mentioned that my granddaughter loves this stamp set and named the little girl with the valentine Victoria. I have the actual stamp set but I also have the digital download and what I like about this is that I can re-size it which I did in this case. I was going to paper piece her… Read More »
Hi Stampers All this talk of valentines and spring and Christmas is not even here yet! But I was tired of the dark though rich colors I was using on my cards and I was ready for some light airy colors! So today's card speaks "Springtime"! The stamp set Easter Blossoms is from the latest Occasions Mini Catalog which should land on your doorstep sometime within the next week. … Read More »
Hi Stampers Even though I'm in the middle of trying to finish up my Christmas cards, I decided to take a break and make a card using some new digital downloads and DSP from the Occasions Mini which will be available to you on 4 January 2010. Again, I used the My Digital Studio to make the main image. It's one of the newest downloads available to demonstrators this month and to you… Read More »
Hi Stampers I must be in a vintage mood – it seems everything I've made lately has been the vintage type. I hope you are not getting tired of them. Even though this set is specifically for tags, I thought I would make a card with it. I used Bravo Burgundy Card Stock with the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper instead of Cherry Cobbler Card Stock. The lace is our… Read More »
Hi Stampers Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Today's card was made using the embedded embossing techniques that was taught to my ladies on Friday, 12 November 2010. I've made two other cards using this same technique: I {Heart} Hearts Day of Gratitude Here's the video on how to do the embedded embossing technique:
Hi Stampers Hi Stampers Hope you are enjoying a nice quiet Sunday. My husband and I went to a dinner theatre today put on by the Highlands Methodist Church in Bella Vista, AR. The show was outstanding and I loved it. I couldn't believe so many talented singers belong to the same church! Today's card showcases the Day of Gratitude Stamp Set. I love the folksy images in this set… Read More »
Hi Stampers Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Autumn is the perfect time for many people to go outside. Today's card which features the Autumn Harvest Stamp Set captures the rustic, homey feel of being outside at harvest time. It's perfect for watercoloring! The pumpkin and leave images were stamped with Basic Black Classic ink on watercolor paper. I then watercolored them using Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard and Cajun Craze… Read More »
Hi Stampers Today's card will be one of the ones the ladies will be making at the Autumn Theme Class on Friday, 2 November 2010. All the images remind me of harvest time and is the perfect stamp set to adorn your Thanksgiving table decor. I was inspired by a card on Stampin' Connection (demo website) by Peggy Finney. Thanks Peggy for your inspiration! I used Soft Suede Card Stock… Read More »
Hi Stampers Today's card is one the ladies will be making at Friday's class. I simply adore this little girl from the Greeting Card Kids Stamp Set. The cutesy image is right out of a vintage storybook. The kind my Mother used to read to me (yes, I'm that old!). My granddaughter Rachel loves the little girl and calls her Sophie! I don't where she got the name from… Read More »
