As I was working on my shopping list for Thanksgiving cooking, I decided to make a Thanks card for the Simon Says Stamp Thanks/Thanksgiving Challenge. I love the Think Beef stamp set from Technique Tuesday (designed by the talented Teri Anderson). I stamped it in Artprint Brown and clear embossed. Next I added highlights with … Read more
This cute little colored Dinner with Tom image was included in one of my latest purchases from Ellen Hutson (she always includes a personally colored thank you … as well as some coordinating ribbon). I thought this dapper dude needed his own card. The sketch is this week's Freshly Made Sketch. I'm also joining … Read more
When I saw Lori Craig's card for today's Hope You Can Cling To Challenge at SCS, I knew I had to join the fun. The theme is the King of Rock 'n' Roll, which was the perfect opportunity to break out my vintage Elvis stamps from Cornish Heritage Farm (they are retired & no longer … Read more
I just spent an amazing week in New York and New Jersey with my dear friend and fellow Jingle Belle Lauren (many blog posts will follow summarizing our adventures) … but for now, here's a shot of us on Broadway (well, as close as we'll ever get) … we are looking up into the mirrored … Read more
The Stamp Your Story Challenge at the Hero Arts Blog is to make a card inspired by something on the Hero Arts Website. I was inspired by these cards posted in July 2013 from Creafine. I combbined elements from both pink cards in my design. I stamped the Leafy Vines background (found in the Stamp … Read more
I needed some thank you cards for some men in my life. Of course, the easy solution would have been to develop a single thank you card design and then make multiples … but I seldom take the easy way. I prefer to make an individual card for each recipient. I started with a golf-themed … Read more
Summer means watermelon … ice cold with salt for me. I used this image of a vintage seed packet and this week's CAS(E) this Sketch to make a Thank You card. This was a quick card to put together with a die cut sentiment and a few watermelon sequins for a little shimmer.
All of the credit for this card goes to the talented Lauren (who made the lovely digital Thanks tag). If you like awesome vintage papers and doo dads, make sure you check out Lauren's Etsy Store … just enough stuff. The tag was so pretty, that when I opened the package to which it was … Read more
I've been having a lot of fun playing along with the Birthday Bash with Neat & Tangled Stamps … I even won a guest designer spot (woot woot!) Today I'm joining the Watercoloring Challenge … which is to make a card using a technique (there's no mention that it has to be a birthday card, … Read more
I've always loved navy … so I had to sneak in a quick card for this week's Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger … I'm Craving Navy … inspired by this lovely picture. I loved the block of navy from the dresser in the center of the picture together wtih all of the calming ivory and … Read more