Category Archives: Shabby Chic

Happy Anniversary

Blog Candy! Become part of my team for only $99! Free Merry Moments Quick Christmas Card Kit Join My Virtual Club Hi Stampin' Friends First of all, Happy 50th Anniversary to Becky & Bobby!  Becky and I have been best friends since 1958 and even though I moved out of state we've stayed in touch.  I'm sorry I will not be in California to celebrate such a important occasion with them. This is… Read More »

Perfectly Penned

Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  We received some much needed rain – it was so good to hear the rain drops on the roof! Today's card features the Perfectly Penned Clear Mount Stamp Set.  This four-piece sentiment stamp set will help you create stacks of ready-to-use cards, notes, and gift tags for spur-of-the-moment giving. It's a versatile addition to your stamp stash! The flowers were made using the… Read More »

Beautiful Wings

Last day for Blog Candy Last day for September Virtual Club Hi Stampin' Friends I wanted to make a simple yet elegant card for today's post.  The butterflies had been laying around my craft table for a couple of days left over from a previous project, so I decided they would be perfect for today's simple card.  The butterflies are Vellum Card Stock over Pink Pirouette Card Stock.  They were die cut and embossed… Read More »

Shabby Chic goes Bright!

Hi Stampin' Friends For today's card, I used Papaya Collage, Apothecary Art and French Foliage Stamp Sets.  Usually I think of soft muted colors when I think of Shabby Chic, but I decided to go outside the box and make the card shabby chic but use bright bold colors. What do you think?  Do you like it? I love the French Foliage stamp set and will be using it more… Read More »

Apothecary Jar

Hi Stampin' Friends The Apothecary Stamp Set is one of my favorite sets.  I paired it with the Hello Doily Background stamp set and Fan Fair Designer Series Paper for a shabby chic look. The Apothecary Art stamp set makes a tasteful statement with floral-inspired labels in classic designs. The perennially stylish six-piece set coordinates with our Labels Collection Framelits and the Attic Boutique product suite. Fill a jar with treats,… Read More »

From My Heart – a digital image

Hi Stampin' Friends The From My Heart Stamp Brush Set was one of the downloads for Tuesday, 21 August 2012.  Even though I have the stamp set, I decided to purchase it because of the new capability in MDS2 that lets you color in all the individual parts of the digital image. Reminiscent of Victorian apothecary labels, this exquisitely designed eight-piece set is a must-have for those who covet that… Read More »

Affection Collection

Hi Stampin’ Friends Here’s today’s card – it’s one that the ladies will be making at the Big Shot Class tomorrow.  If any one lives in the Northwest Arkansas area (Bella Vista) and would like to attend next month’s Big Shot Class, please send me an e-mail and I’ll put you on the list.  The Big Shot classes are held on the 4th Friday of every month.  The card uses the Affection… Read More »

Tres Shabby Chic

Hi Stampin' Friends Well, I over did it this time.  I was trying for the shabby chic look and it took me several hours to get it right.  Usually I can made a card in about an hour (from design to finish) but I keep changing things around on this one. I used the Tea Shoppe Clear Mount Stamp Set for this card.  Whatever your tea preference, this delightful, vintage-inspired… Read More »

Shabby Chic Eleanor

Hi Stampin' Friends So are you as excited about all the new "stuff" in the Holiday catalog?  I love the concept of the bundles and at a discount too!  Is there a lot of new stuff you just have to have?  We have a special this month – get a Halloween Project Kit for FREE when you join for just $99.00.  You can customize your starter kit and order anything… Read More »

Hello Doily

Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  We finished off the weekend with dinner with the kids.  Since it's the first time I made potato salad this year, it was my kick off to the summer.  I mean it's not summer until I make potato salad and chili no matter how hot it is! (LOL) Today's card features the beautiful Hello Doily Stamp. Better than the real thing, this… Read More »