Hi Stampin' Friends My goodies from the Holiday Mini catalog will be here tomorrow – whoohoooo! I'll have sneak peeks of cards made with items from the new mini in the next couple of days. This sneak peek is for the August Virtual Club. The card uses the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper, Elegant Butterfly Punch and the Apothecary Framelits Dies. It's one of the three project the Virtual club members… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Hi Stampin' Friends My husband and I went to the Mildred B Cooper Chapel last night to hear chamber music. The setting was just as beautiful as the music! Program Selections were Ancient Aires and Dances for Clarinet and String Trio – Ottorino Respighi, Suite in A for String Trio – Jean Sibelius and Quintet for Clarinet and Strings – Carl Maria von Weber The Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel… Read More »
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 »
Hi Stampin' Friends For today's card, I decided to use the From My Heart Stamp Set again. I love this set because it is so 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 again and again. Coordinates with the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack and the… Read More »
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 »
Hi Stampin' Friends I received my Holiday mini today and all I can saw is WOW!!!!! – stay tuned. Here's the matching card to yesterday's bird house using the Creative Elements Stamp Set. The ladies at Linda's private class on Thursday will be making these two items. The technique for this card is called reverse masking and I got the idea from Patty Bennett's blog. The butterfly is the new… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you had a wonderful weekend – I know that I did. The weather was just gorgeous and it was so nice to be outside! Because we are retired, we are able to enjoy our first cup of coffee on our deck. I love, love the view – it's so quiet and peaceful. And here's DD - she's going to be 1 year old on 23 June 2012. … Read More »
