We get caught up in the excitement of the new catalog and new stamp sets that we neglect some our favorites that carried over. I am so glad that the Stipple Blossoms Stamp Set carried over so we are able to enjoy it and create beautiful cards for another year. Which favorite stamp set carried over for you? Roses are my favorite flowers, as I mentioned a couple of days… Read More »
Roses are my favorite flowers especially the old fashion kind. This one is a Sweetbriar Rose and originated in Europe where they make tea from it (Rose Hips Tea). Though the real Sweetbriar Rose is pink I decide to color this one in our gorgeous new blue called Lost Lagoon (2014-2016 In-Color). I love the names that Stampin’ Up! selects for their colors! If you would like to place an… Read More »
Today’s card is for my best friend, Becky, who lives in California. We have been friends since 1960 (high school) and are godmother to each of our daughters. The image is not a Stampin’ Up! stamp set but I loved it and is so Becky and me! We laugh now as much as we used to in high school! The other friend we are close to is Diana who lives… Read More »
This card is a little late – Stephanie and David’s anniversary was on 2 June 2014! But better late than never – right? I used the Everything Eleanor Clear Mount Stamp Set – love this set – it’s so elegant and classy! I stamped the images with Versamark, then heat embossed them using the Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder and our Heat Tool. I then used the brayer and and… Read More »
This is one of the new Hostess stamp Sets – it’s called I Like You and is on page 237 of the new 2014-2015 Annual Catalog. I used the sentiment from Million and One Clear Mount Stamp Set. I used the new Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment for coloring in the petals and Old Olive Assortment for the leaves. The DSP is the Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack located… Read More »
This is one of the new Hostess Sets (Bloom with Hope) available in the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog. Isn’t it beautiful? I wish I could show you the whole set but it won’t be available until 2 June 2014. And until it goes live, I can’t show all the stamp set.The coloring was done using our fabulous new Blendabilities. This set is called Rich Razzleberry Assortment. Unfortunately they will not… Read More »
I just recently bought a MacBook Pro (Happy Birthday to me!!!) – I’ve always been a pc user but wanted to make the switch to the Mac. All I can say is that it is a challenge to try and learn a new way of in entering data! But I’ve been wanting one for a long, long time and I was finally able to buy one for myself. … Read More »
For today’s card, I used the Fabulous Florets Stamp Set. I can’t believe this set is retiring because it was so popular! Please note, if you do want to get this set, the clear version is no longer available, but you can get it in the wood mount. The flowers and butterfly were stamped with Versamark, coated with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder and set with the Heat… Read More »
For today’s card I used a non-SU stamp (gasp!!!). I selected this one for my friend Diana’s birthday. Yes, she does like the flowery ones I’ve sent in the past but when I saw this stamp on Pinterest, I fell in love with it. Diana, my other friend, Becky, and I have been close friends since high school and I thought this one would be perfect for her.I pulled the… Read More »
Latest Retiring Stamp Set and Accessories List: 2014 Retiring Stamp Sets 28 April 2014 2014 Retiring Accessories 28 April 2014 Mother’s day is not only for mothers but also for mother figures, including grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers, and foster mothers. I did not realize it was also celebrated around the world! (from the Wikipedia) It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in spring. (e.g.,… Read More »
