My Sara turned 21 last month…in Spain. I’m sure it was wonderful, although not quite the thrill it is to turn 21 in the U.S. It was a little challenging for her dad and me since we didn’t feel confident sending her birthday gift through the mail – a 21st birthday present should be something … More Happy Birthday, Sara
This card didn’t make the Manly card cut – the ribbon was too Frou-Frou: Sense of Time, Bliss (SAB) and Sincere Salutations stamp sets Naturals White, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizazz and Night of Navy card stock Baja Breeze, Pear Pizazz and Night of Navy Classic ink pads Large oval and Decorative Label punches Baja Breeze … More A Frou Frou ribbon
It’s funny…as much as I’m not a “Brights” kind of person, I’m not really a Shabby Chic girl either. I like elements of the look, but the rough, unfinished edges look kind of, well, unfinished to me. I’m an organizer at heart, so unfinished makes me a little uneasy. Here’s as close as I get … More Shabby Chic two ways
Sometimes I feel guilty about how often I demonstrate the Big Shot at stamping events. I mean, not everyone has one, and once you see it in action, well, not having one can be a little problem. But as I tell my club members, it’s my job to mess with your minds! You may think … More Blissin’ with the Big Shot
There’s a color thread running through my days: Bliss (Sale-a-bration) stamp set Old Olive, Whisper White, Marina Mist, Pear Pizazz and Night of Navy card stock Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper Old Olive, Marina Mist and Night of Navy Classic ink pads Old Olive taffeta 3/8 inch ribbon Piercing tool, template and mat Sticky Strip … More Thinking in blue and green
I was standing in line in the post office, of all places, when I saw a card that inspired this: Bliss (Sale-a-bration) and Sincere Salutations stamp sets Naturals White, Always Artichoke and River Rock card stock Always Artichoke and Rich Razzleberry Classic ink pads Always Artichoke seam binding; Sponge Daubers Sticky Strip and Stampin’ Dimensionals … More Inspiration in unlikely places
Would you like to see a couple more cards from our team meeting on Tuesday night? I hope so: Kellie designed this gorgeous bird-themed card. The XL Two Step Bird punch worked perfectly with the Bliss set from Sale-a-bration. The images in that set are awesome collage elements! I tore my paper with such a … More A little more Sale-a-bratin’
