Today's card is for kwernerdesignblog challenge which is to use the colors Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, White and So Saffron. The technique I used to color the image is called rock n roll. I first stamped in So Saffron and then rolled the stamp (edges) over the Tangerine Tango. The ribbon is a gift from Sam (one of my blogging buddies). Thanks Sam! Recipe: Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy Paper: … Read More »
I just received my new Nestabilities called Labels Tree from Ellen Hutson. I also received gorgeous, gorgeous paper called Fashionista Potpourri by Grapic 45. Did I tell you it was beautiful? I ordered on Sunday and I received it on Wednesday – that was fast! Thanks Ellen! The image is from In Style Stamps. A lot of their stamps are retro – check them out. Recipe: Stamp: Ginger Paper: Whisper… Read More »
Isn't this heart charm pretty? It was originally a label pin and is made by 1928 jewelery. Before I go into the card, I thought I would share a story with you. In the early 90's, I bought a long wool coat and it was in the color Eggplant. The style then was to wear label pins on your coat and the coat was from The Limited. Anyhoo, I lived in… Read More »
I finally got around to ordering the design series paper called Raspberry Tart. Don't know why I waited so long because it is beautiful! The stamp set is from the Sale-A-Bration Mini-Catalog and is called Polka Dot Punches. The card is for my March Thank You Notes. So you may or not be getting this in the mail (LOL). Recipe: Stamp Set: Polka Dot Punches Paper: Whisper White, Regal… Read More »
Today's card is for Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge SC220. The designer series paper is Lovely Lilac Patterns DSP (retired). The main image is Bloomin' Beautiful Stamp Set. Recipe: Stamp Set: Bloomin' Beautiful Paper: Natural White, Lovely Lilac, Lovely Lilac Patterns DSP Ink: Black Stazon Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers (Lovely Lilac, Almost Amethyst, Certainly Celery and Sahara Sand), White Organdy Ribbon, Top Note Die Cut, Big Shot To order any of… Read More »
If you noticed on the left sidebar, I've added a chat box. You can post any questions you may have and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. I view my blog several times a day, so there shouldn't be any delay in getting back to you. Our weather the last couple of days as been beautiful and the tree outside my window is blooming – Spring… Read More »
I was at Hobby Lobby the other day when I ran across BasicGrey's Sugared Rub-ons. I saw the sentiment above and I knew the perfect stamp for it! I've had the stamp set "Hand in Hand" for several months and used it once before for this card. The stamp set is by Melanie Muenchinger from Gina K Designs. Recipe: Stamp Set: Hand-in-Hand by Melanie Muenchinger Paper: Natural White, Close… Read More »
It was love at first sight for me when I saw this stamp set in the latest Occasions Mini Catalog scheduled for publication on 1 April 2009. This one is a keeper and I will not be selling it when it retires! The name of the stamp set is Soft Summer and it reminds me of dogwoods. Recipe: Stamp Set: Soft Summer, Itty Bitty Backgrounds Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White,… Read More »
This card is for the Splitcoast Stampers Wednesday Sketch Challenge #SC218. If you would like to participate in this week’s sketch challenges, click here. The stamp is from Flourishes, another of my favorite stamp online store. The smallest flowers is so pretty and dainty though you cannot see it in the photo. It was in a package that was 50% off at my LSS. I can’t believe that it was… Read More »
This card is for the Jazzy Inspirations Challenge No. 7 at Jazzy Inspirations. The challenge was based on the album by Soulive NEXT. The colors to use were Taken with Teal, Whisper White, Basic Black and Green Galore. Check out the site to see what the other team members have made – the cards are fabulous! I made the border around the main image using the ticket corner punch technique… Read More »
