The guest designer for today is Jean Justice. I had put out a challenge to my newsletter readers to make a card using a sketch I had included with the newsletter. Any cards that were selected for posting on my blog would get a a $5.00 coupon good towards their next purchase of Stampin' Up!…
Today's card is called Arte Oriental. The English name of the stamp set is Asian Artistry but when I ordered it from Stampin' Up! during the preview I inadvertently order the Spanish version. And since I had used the images several times before I noticed my mistake, I could not return it. The photograph of…
Today's card is a black and white one. One of the goodies that recently came in was the Night and Day Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Mini Catalog. It is very elegant and gorgeous! This paper will become available on 1 September 2009. I'll be back tomorrow with something bright and cheery! Thanks for visiting….
Today's post includes one of the cards for the upcoming Keepsake Box and Card class scheduled for 28 August 2009. The class includes 4 cards and one keepsake box. You will be provided with all the materials to make the 4 cards & box. All you have to bring is yourself and your little tool…
Today's card came about because of two things: (1) needed to come up with cards for this month's stamp camp which will consist of sympathy cards. We all need them but are not usually in a mood to make them when we really need them! and (2) I decided to join in on the late…
Hey what a neat saying from the titles of two stamp sets. I usually put the title of the stamp set as the title of the post and I like this! It's a philosophy we should all live by. I just can't stay away from the new in-colors. They are beautiful, bold and bright and…
I am very excited to feature the stamp set Peace Within from the 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog. This set will definitely be one of your favorites because it can lend itself to any occasion. I've purposely left off any type of sentiment so that I can tailor to fit as I need…
I decided to participate in this weeks challenge (SSC102) from Stamping 411. I don't know if you are familiar with Stamping 411 but it's a blog where you will be able to get the 411 and basic instructions for stamping with style! Learn how to: cut your paper condition your stamps basic design principals techniques and of…
I cannot believe I am making this card for my granddaughter, Sydney, so far in advance. Her birthday isn't until 13 September. I'm usually rushing around making a card and trying to get it in the mail before her birthday! I love these two little girls from a Kind Word and they are perfect for my…
This stamp set is one of my favorites because you know I love floral stamp sets! The designer series paper is Raspberry Tart which retired last month (boohoo). I decided to use watercolor paper with this card. I stamped the image with Black Stazon, then colored in the flowers with Regal Rose and Rose Red…