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
For our first card-making prompt at Jingle Belles, we're breaking-out the gifts Santa brought us. I have had this Simon Says Stamp Ring Wreath Die on my wish list for quite some time … and I was thrilled with out my first card using it turned out. I started by die cutting my wreath from … Read more
We're having our annual Creature Feature at Jingle Belles … that means we're creating cards featuring ANIMALS. It could be a sweet little sheep next to the manger, a cardinal in a snowy tree, or perhaps one of Santa's reindeer … okay, or even a Monster (or a Yeti) if you're in a Halloween mood and … Read more
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
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
The theme at Shopping our Stash is Not your momma's card! … to create a mildly (or maybe a little more) inappropriate card or creation! It was the perfect chance to use my new STAMPtember stamps If the Hat Fits. I used one of my Gel Press prints as the base, and built my card around it. … Read more
Today is my first day sharing at the My Sweet Petunia Blog … please click on over to share a little love (and see lots of cool pictures like this one).
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 made this card from lots of leftover pieces on my studio table (which is quite the mess right now). Layout is this week's Freshly Made Sketch … circle is Lawn Fawn Cross-Stitched Circle. Bloomers Greenery is from Taylored Expressions … sentiment is Simon Says Stamp Mom and Dad Icons. The theme at Just … Read more
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