Hi everyone I've added something new to my sidebar (your right). The button is from Michelle Laycock. It's a link to the Stampin' UP! Color Combo machine. Don't know if you've every used it but it is a great source for color combinations. I've also posted the instructions on how to use it. Instructions1. Choose a color you want to work with and click on it. That color will pop-up… Read More »
This post will stay at the top until the contest end (8 July 2009). Please scroll down for the latest posts. I didn't realize I reached the 5,000 mark on my visitors log and it's all because of you. It's time for some blog candy! All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog. Contest ends at 12:01 (CT) on 8 July 2009 The winner will be able… Read More »
I am a Princess! I used to be a Queen (different group, different hobby) but now I'm a Princess! Check out the sidebar to your right and you will see my princess crown. What's going on? I am a princess because I am on the Royal Blog Tour scheduled for 26, 27 and 28 July 2009. A group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from the Late Night Stampers Group have gotten… Read More »
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 the new stamp sets and the gorgeous new in-colors beginning on 1 July 2009. I… Read More »
Do you want a $25.00 gift certificate for the new catalog. By now, I'm sure you've either seen the catalog or even seen sneak peak cards on other blogs and you know that are many new gorgeous stamp sets in the new catalog. For a chance to win, all you have to do is sign up to receive my newsletter. As a subscriber, you will receive the latest promotions, tips… Read More »
I decided to make a simple card today. As you can see, it doesn't include any embellishments other than the three half pearls. Also, you can't see it here but I scored a line all around the card (about 1/2 inch from the edges). I inked up the image with Baja Breeze and then stamped it on Whisper White card stock. The half pearls (baby blue) are from my local scrapbook… Read More »
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 is computer generated. The designer series paper is Bella Bleu. I am so glad this… Read More »
Congratulations to Deborah Albright, winner of the door prize, for stamp camp on Wednesday, 24 June 2009. The prize was the Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper II Thanks for visiting!
This card is from one of the cards for stamp camp held on Wednesday, 24 June 2009. I always try to have at least one new item/accessory at each stamp camp. This time is was using the crop-a-dile and jumbo eyelets. The card was inspired by one from Mary Fish of Stampin' Pretty. She makes the most amazing masculine cards! Thanks for visiting! To purchase any of these items or… Read More »
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 enjoyed the classes as much as I did! Thanks for visiting To purchase any of… Read More »
