Category Archives: Simple Cards

Old Meets New – Creative Elements

Hi Stampin' Friends Is it hot enough for you?  I keep reminding myself that come December, I am going to wish it was July!  Okay, okay, enough complaining about the weather because I realize it's hot everywhere.  Instead lets talk about our favorite subject – stampin! Today's card features the Creative Elements Stamp Set (OLD) and the gorgeous Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons (NEW).  The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.… Read More »

Papilion Potpourri

Hi Stampin' Friends Todays' card is out of my comfort zone because you know I love, love to make vintage shabby chic type cards.  I hope you like it! This card features the Papilion Potpourri Stamp Set.  This seven-piece set lets you make a lovely mix of stylized and realistically detailed butterflies for year-round, multi-occasion papercrafting projects. Coordinates with the Elegant Butterfly Punch. I used the Itty Bitty Banners Stamp… Read More »

Extreme Elements

Hi Stampin' Friends I'm so glad that Extreme Elements is available in digital format because it retired this year and I like to use it for grandsons who are teenagers.  They are so hard to make cards for.  The digital image was printed out on Very Vanilla Card Stock using My Digital Studio.  The "splash" is More Mustard (opticity was reduced to 50%) and the sentiment and stars are Island… Read More »

Blooming with Kindness

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 »

From My Heart

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 »

Timeless

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card features the digital Timless stamp Brush Set.  The sophisticated six piece set will make you think of yesteryear. Works beautifully with vintage, retro, or masculine projects. Nostalgiac images include a bicycle, telephone, and vintage car. I am beginning to love this color combination for a masculine card.  It's Gumball Green and Midnight Muse – our 2012/2014 In-Colors!  Using My Digital Studio, I printed out the vintage car… Read More »

Countryside

Hi Stampin' Friends Ooooh My Gosh!  I am so sorry, I forgot to announce the winner of the $25.00 gift certificate!  I used Random.org to determine the winner and the winner is (drum roll, please……..) Sanwanya Moser.  Sanwanya, please let me know what you would like from the new catalog and I'll place the order for you! It's time for a manly card!  Today's post features the nostalgic Countryside Clear… Read More »

Happy Anniversary Stephanie and David

Hi Stampin' Friends! Another beautiful day in the neighborhood!  Love, love this weather.  Hope you are having nice weather where you live. I made this card for my daughter and son-in-law.  Yes, his name is David (same as my husband).  They even have the same initials (DB)! This is more my style than Stephanie's style.  She likes clean and simple, I like shabby chic.  But I think she will like this… Read More »

Adios Tote-Ally Tess and Domestic Diva!

Hi Stampin' Friends! My goodies came in today so I'll have a sneak peak for you tomorrow!  Gorgeous stamps and DSP!  I wish you could see them in person – they are absolutely gorgeous!  Oh did I say that already?  Okay, then they are beautiful, stunning, striking, dazzling and magnificant!  My daughter Stephanie's birthday is on 15 May 2012 and I decided to use Tote-Ally Tess for her card because she's… Read More »

Adios Flower Fancy

Hi Stampin' Friends I am so excited – tomorrow  or at 12 am (mountain time), the new catalog will be online!  Don't know whether I will stay up or get up extra early to see what's in the new catalog!  Based on the preorder items that are available for demonstrators to preorder, I will absolutely love it!  My order of new items should be in on Wednesday so I'll have new things… Read More »