Amazing

This card is for a co-worker who reached an awesome milestone. I started by embossing a piece of kraft cardstock that was marbled with red, white & blue paints (from my outdoor paper marbling extravaganza with Lauren last year) with a star embossing folder.  Embossing Folders are this week's theme at Challenge Up Your Life.  … Read more

#DontLoseFaith

When I saw the Birds of a Feather Challenge at Falliday Fest, I knew I wanted to use my hand carved feather stamp (by the talented Gina Cunningham) … I just wasn't sure how. Then I saw the sketch at CAS Colours & Sketches and the card came together quickly. I used three colors of … Read more

Autumn Dotty Blessings

I picked-up the Concord & 9th Dotty Turnabout Stamp when I was in NYC at The Ink Pad, and finally had the chance to ink it up.  I chose my most Autumn-like colors from my Distress Oxide Ink Collection (Antique Linen, Fossilized Amber, Wild Honey & Peacock Feathers) for Lori's Autumn Blessings Challenge at the … Read more

PEACE on Earth

Seems like I'm always seeking peace … peace of mind, peace and quiet … Peace on Earth.  At Jingle Belles this week we're creating cards that feature the word PEACE, a peace symbol, or a design that evokes peace. This was the perfect opportunity to ink-up the new Stampin' Up set Carols of Christmas set … Read more

I Feel So Lucky

I want to make some St. Patrick's Day cards this week, so I can get them in the mail.  The focal image of this card is from Authentique Emerald Six cut with Simon Says Stamp Stitched Oval Die.  I used a larger die from the same set to cut the metallic gold mat. The layout … Read more