Soft Sayings

I'm not usually one for card kits (because I don't follow instructions well), but when the kit contains fabulous elements, you don't necessarily need to follow instructions to get beautiful results. These cards are from the Soft Sayings Card Kit from Stampin' Up.  I adore the color combinations and the bits of golden glitter. The … Read more

Falliday Fun

It's Falliday Fest at SplitcoastStampers, so I've been trying all sorts of new techniques.  First up is called the Dendritic Technique.  I applied Teal & Gold Metallic Acrylic Paint to two transparencies and then smooshed them together.  I pulled the transparencies apart, and then I applied the paint to white cardstock (and will be saving … Read more

Daisy Delight Anniversary

I finally broke out my new Daisy Delight Stamp and Coordinating Punch from Stampin' Up.  I even made my own yellow daisy centers by coloring some Eyelet Outlet Bumpy Bling with a Yellow Spectrum Noir Marker. The layout is this week's Freshly Made Sketch and the sentiment stamp is likely over 15 years old from … Read more

Holy Cow

My masculine birthday card stash is woefully depleted, so I pulled out some journaling cards from Simple Stories Let's Party and some Stampin' Up products to put together a few quick cards. The first one uses stamps and coordinating papers from Stampin' Up's Birthday Delivery. I made the hat with Boho Blossoms Punch to match … 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