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…
Today's card was made using the sketch (SSC 106) from Stamping 411. I used the stamp set from the Lovely Flowers Bundle, Level 3 Hostess Stamp Set. I used a blender pen and the Mambo Mellon Classic Ink Pad because I wanted a lighter touch on the flowers and the markers was too dark. I…
This is a very appropriate name for this Hostess Level 3 Lovely Flowers Bundle. The designer series paper in the bundle is absolutely gorgeous! I used Splitcoast Stamper's Wednesday's Sketch SC233 for the layout. It is so easy to make a card when I used a completed sketch from the vast resources out there on…
I made this card for today's New Catalog Party. I love the new color Melon Mambo. The designer paper is Razzleberry Lemonade. The stamp set is Asian Artistry, Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set. As demonstrators, we were able to order it during the preorder period (June 2009). Isn't it a beautiful stamp? When I ordered…
This is it! My last card of the 2009 Spring Summer Idea Book & Catalog. This stamp is also retiring along with the DSP which is Sweet Slumber Specialty. I've announced the winner of my blog candy in the previous post. It's Jessica Kerr so if you know her, let her know. Also, I have…
A couple of you have asked me why I wasn't showing cards with the new "stuff" from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. I wanted to showcase all the wonderful stamp sets that are retiring this month and I knew I wouldn't be using them after 30 June 2009. I will be showing cards featuring…
Today's post includes the stamp set Friends 24/7. It's one of my favorite stamp sets but until today, I had not used the medallion stamp from the set. I inked up the stamp with Bordering Blue and then careful rolled the edges in Not Quite Navy. The technique is called Rock n Roll. The sentiment…
Today's post includes another of my favorite stamp sets that is retiring – Stitched Exotics. I also used the Sweet Always Designer Series Paper which is also retiring as of 30 June 2009. Today's post is short – I had a class or rather two classes today and I'm pooped. I just hope my customers…