Guess Which Stamps are Retiring Contest (ends 23 April 2013) Mystery Hostess Contest (ends 26 April 2013) Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) (ends 15 May 2013) Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming (when filled) Hi Stampin' Friends! The inspiration for this card came for Vickie Burke, a fantastic, very talented demonstrator. I love her watercoloring! I used the image of the hydrangea flower from Best of Birthdays Clear Mount Stamp Set. With spring… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends Guess Which Stamps are Retiring Contest Mystery Hostess Contest Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming I had an "ah ha" moment when I was making this masculine card using the Dapper Dad Stamp Set. The watch in the stamp set looked just like one of my watches. So I decide to make the watch more feminine and stamped it in Pretty… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends Shabby Chic is back! Lately a lot of my cards have been something other than shabby chic and I started to make a masculine card using the Dapper Dan Clear Mount Stamp Set but it ended up looking like this! Oh well, I'll start on the masculine card tomorrow – maybe. I used bits and pieces from the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper and a left… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends Bravo Burgundy is one of the retiring colors but I won't miss it as much as Baja Breeze! I just didn't use it very much. Why about you – do you have colors in your stash that you don't use very much or even use at all? Create vibrant, lovely floral scapes with this gorgeous six-piece Fabulous Florets Clear Mount Stamp Set. The versatile images work well… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends Free Clothespins Free Scrapbook Tutorial Frequency Buyers Rewards Hostess Club #2 now forming I have such an amazing sister! She has alwas been there for me throughout the years and I love her dearly. Today's card is for her – or for her birthday! I used the Amazing Family Clear Mount Stamp Set and the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper. I love the vintage look of… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends I wanted to share the birthday card I've been working on for my birthday in May. It was done using My Digital Studio. The roses are colored in using Baja Breeze and the color tool. The lettering is Early Espresso. The background is Kraft Script Designer Series Paper. I could not find the # for it so it may have come as part of the original package or in… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends The stunning Blooming with Kindness six-piece stamp set gives you plenty of options for sending your best regards. Includes expressions of support, gratitude, and even birthday wishes. Or use the floral image as a breathtaking focal point for your next scrapbook page! This card is for my cousin whose birthday is in April – I am way ahead of the game in this case! Usually I'm making… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that we were celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary. In going through some pictures for another project, I came across a picture that was taken during the wedding. I guess it's one that didn't make it into the album. We were married on 14 February 1993 at the Loveland Ski area near Denver. We are wearing ski clothes (even the minister!)… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card features the vintage Tea Shoppe Clear Mount Stamp Set. Whatever your tea preference, this delightful, vintage-inspired ten-piece set has a cup just for you. Coordinates with the Modern Label and Scallop Oval Punches and the Chamomile Stampin' Around Wheel. Use the masking technique to stack the smaller tea cups inside one another for a charming effect! The tea cup was stamped on Very Vanilla… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends We went out to lunch to celebrate St Patrick's Day and the anniversary of our first date, many, many, many years ago. We went to our new favorite restraurant which is the River Grille in Bentonville, AR. We happen to mention that we were celebrating our first date anniversary and the manager gave us a "Happy Anniversary" card and a gift certificate! Now I know why I love… Read More »
