What will you pick on the buffet? That’s what you have to ask yourself when you come out and stamp with me. This was one of the 8 choices last month and again this month. This sweet little number. Great for a young person (sometimes those can be hard to create), masculine, upbeat cheery birthday,… [Read More]
Clean & Simple
Gratitude
Simple post today. The title, Gratitude, and the stamp set used in this card, Memorable Moments sums it up. We are forever grateful to Dr. Stanley and Dr. Lewis for what you were able to do three years ago, today. Dr. Stanley was ever so diligent in promptly getting us in contact with Dr. Lewis,… [Read More]
Dallas Regional SWAPS
Did you attend the Stampin’ Up Regional in Dallas this past weekend? I did. I hope you were lucky enough to receive one of my adorable SWAPS. I made 3. That was incredible considering the week I had prior. And, of course, I made multi-step cards too! Nothing like staying up the night before in… [Read More]
You’re Swell
Need quick packaging? How about this idea for a flat item. Use one of envelopes, seal it shut, and cut off what you need. Here, I cut an inch off which worked perfectly for what I put inside. Sorry, no spoilers as to what I put in them, um, well, maybe later. I attended the… [Read More]
Wanna SWAP?
Wanna SWAP? Those are words of excitement when you attend a Stampin’ Up function. It’s so much fun to see the range of creativity out there. These are going to be for the Dallas Regional! Woohoo! I’m going to ‘cut’ this short so I can get to assembling these beauties! Lol, no pun intended. I’ll… [Read More]
A Blooming Flower for Carolyn
Has bleach ever met one of your stamped images? You’re most likely thinking, “I hope not!!”. But, after seeing my card, you might think differently. A few months back, a customer asked me to have a few more techniques in my Card Buffets if possible. So, I decided upon the beauty below. I chose the… [Read More]
Happy 18th Kirbie!
These days, who doesn’t need a quick card that has a lot of impact? I did for my Godchild, Kirbie. She turns 18 today! So a big Happy Birthday to you dear! The most difficult part of this card was lining up the image numbers. I ended up just stamping them separately. Worked out soo much… [Read More]
Seize the Challenge
Ever need a quick birthday card? Sketch challenges can be a terrific resource for quick, go-to ideas. Today, my inspiration comes from another card challenge blog I ran across, Seize the Birthday. This is yet another clean and simple design that I just love – that’s my style. My card is very feminine as the… [Read More]
Crowning Beauty
Playing with my challenges. Again. I’m getting brave. I combined two this time. Freshly Made Sketches meets Nacho Average Challenges. I’m not too thrilled with my finished card, but, it’s growing on me. I just flipped the sketch and added Basic Black to NAC’s challenge of using Raspberry Ripple, Rose Red and Crumb Cake. Not… [Read More]
Welcoming Baby Mia
Ah, the joys of a new baby! First baby at that! My niece is expecting her first baby girl, Mia, in early November. Not too much longer! Today is her shower. This is the sweet little card I whipped up for her. Started with Blushing Bride card stock, circle & scallop punches, retired Twitterpated Buttons,… [Read More]
Freshly Made Fridays, #26
Ah, getting into some more card designing. I have my Card Buffet next weekend, so I am still creating cards. Will this one make the buffet? I wanted to incorporate either Sale-A-Bration products or the Occasions Mini Catalog. The Occasions Mini won out. I went with the Twitterpated DSP, Mixed Bunch, and Blossom Punch. My design… [Read More]
Blossom Clover
Well now, just look at this sweet little number sure to please for St. Patrick’s Day. It is already in the mail as we post this, but…….got a few things I wanted to post this week. And, I just had to share this in time for you to make one yourself. I was just playing… [Read More]
Black & White Thank You, Card 3
So, yet another ‘popular’ card at the buffet this past weekend was this little striking beauty – Who can resist black and white? It is always popular no matter what the sentiment. This was quite simple to complete, stamping around the edges, a little embossing and some punched shapes. Add a little ribbon and it… [Read More]
Freshly Made Fridays, #22
So it’s Friday and I have a card to share. See – I just pulled a card base, and looked through my drawers of paper to find just the right size to go with my DSP. Love this punch, so I had to try that too. And, YES, it cut/punched through the preprinted window sheet!… [Read More]
Freshly Made Fridays, #20
So, I pulled out some new products from the Occasions Mini catalog, Twitterpated DSP and the stamp set, Loving Thoughts to create this – I think the petite design of this paper works perfectly with my 3×6 take. The inspiration came from Freshly Made Sketches and their current challenge – I love the long design…. [Read More]
For Aunt Mary-
Today I have a card I sent out to my inspirational dear Aunt Mary – I just love this card. (Well, what card of mine do I not love??) No, but really. Some cards need to invoke a ‘feeling’. And this one does it. I had created it for a class, but never got around… [Read More]
Freshly Made, Mondays
Well, here we are at the last week until Christmas. As if that is not challenging enough. I am working retail, still needing to finish up my gift giving purchasing – wrapping too – and my 2 daughters are home for the holidays! And, prepare for a family dinner…. I decided to add something else to my list……a… [Read More]
12 Weels of Gift Card Ideas ’til Christmas
Week 1. Yup, that’s right. I week left until Christmas. Hope you are about finished up with everything so that this next week can be enjoyed. For me, well, I still have lots to do. Plus, I have been sick…..ugh. Well, on to the reason you are here. The last gift card idea ’til Christmas…. [Read More]
