Category Archives: Floral

Sweet Floral

Hi Stampers!  My last card was shabby chic and vintage.  I thought I would make a different statement with today's card.  I used the Sweet Floral Stamp because of its bold solid design.  It says "look at me!".  And I paired it with a vintage looking DSP (First Edition DSP), the Raven Lace Trim and Black Jewels from last year's Holiday Mini.   I used the new Cobbler Cherry Stampin' Emboss Powder… Read More »

National Grandparents Day!

Hi Stampers  I was going to post this card on Sunday which is National Grandparents Day but decided to post it today  instead.  Reminding you that it's Grandparents Day on Sunday would make it too late for you to send your grandparents a card if you forgot! I was inspired by a card that Sandi McIver made a couple of months ago.  Her work is amazing and I am a devoted fan!  The… Read More »

Simply Soft

Hi Stampers  I thought after yesterday's card which was bold, bright and masculine, I would go with a soft feminine card today.  I selected the Simply Soft Stamp Setfor it's delicate lines.  This stamp set is a Stampin' Rewards exclusive stamp set which you can redeem with your Stampin' Rewards.   Thanks for stopping by today!   Supplies: Stamp Set:  Simply Soft (122567) Paper:  Watercolor Paper (122959), Wisteria Wonder Card Stock,… Read More »

Gently Falling and FSTOM Winner!

Hi Stampers  I love the colors in the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper(Soft Suede, More Mustard, Pool Party, pear Pizzazz, River Rock and Very Vanilla).  It and today's stamp set, Gently Falling, are part of the absolutely gorgeous Spice Cake Product Suite from the Holiday Mini Catalog.   The Gently Falling Stamp Set is ideal for all of your autumn-themed cards, 3D projects and scrapbook pages.  This twelve-piece set features an… Read More »

Elements of Style

Hi Stampers  I was so excited about the Holiday Mini Catalog and my favorite top ten that I forgot to post this card.  It's for the New Techniques Class on Friday and the technique the ladies will learn is called Delft Tile.  Here's the other card I made for class.   I'll be back tomorrow with a card using Gently Falling and the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper from the… Read More »

Paisley Petals Big Shot Project

Hi Stampers Hope you had a wonderful weekend!  The weather around here was in the 90's but gorgeous! Today's project is for the Big Shot Class on Friday, 19 August 2011.  I'm using the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die and paired it with the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.  The Paisley Petal Stamp Set on page 117 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalog is  "must buy" for me.  I love… Read More »

Creative Elements

Hi Stampers I am such a happy camper!  It has started to cool down in our area and I heard it may even be in the 80's tomorrow!  Doesn't take much to make me happy!  You probably get tired of me saying "I love this set!"  I can't help it – I love so many of the sets in the new catalog.  And this one will be one of my… Read More »

Just Believe

Hi Stampers Today is the last day to take advantages of the free sales taxes on school supplies if you like in Arkansas.  Click here to see which Stampin' Up! products qualify for free sales tax. I love floral silhouettes and the Just Believe Stamp Set includes a variety of elements including greetings and embellished frames. This card is for Friday's class (12 August 2011).  I still have a couple… Read More »

Melon Mambo Fabulous Florets

Hi Stampers  Today's card features the Fabulous Florets Stamp Sets.  You can create vibrant, lovely floralscapes with this gorgeous six-piece set.  I have so many new floral stamp sets but I wanted to use this one again.  I just love the way you can watercolor with it.   I stamped the images on Crumb Cake Card Stock with Chocolate Chip Craft Ink, added Clear Stampin' Embossing Powder and set it with the Heat Gun. … Read More »

Top Note Fun Flowers & Blog Candy

Hi Stampers  I decided I wanted something girly and frilly today!  I broke out the Wisteria Wonder Card Stock (beautiful color!) and Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper finally!  I've had it for a while but every time I buy something new, I seem to hang on to it before I decide to use it.  I was the same way when I was quilting – I collected fat quarters and felt they… Read More »