Vine Street Embossing Folder

Bloomin’ Marvelous

March 6, 2013 · 2 Comments

Don’t you just love pink?

Seems my customers do! And quite frankly, I’m not much of a pink person but, I love designing pink cards. They are just – sweet!

Lots made this at my last Card Buffet. It was an easy choice. And, an easy card to make. I try to have a mix of easy and more intricate cards at my buffets.

This one demonstrated, believe it or not, 4 different Sale-a-Bration products! I used the embossing folder, Vine Street, the stamp sets, Madison Avenue and Bloomin’ Marvelous, and the Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons. With the buttons, people didn’t realize you could get those free as well!

I must admit, this was not my original design. I pinned it some time ago and it seemed to be the perfect addition to my buffet for February.

Speaking of buffet, I’m already planning my March spread. Some cards carry over, some do not. I don’t think this one will be a return card. I have another pink design I would like to show. I try to mix up the colors as well! Oh, what a challenge!

Side note, I am really thrilled when someone attends the class, makes the projects and then tells me, ‘I gave my card to…’ or ‘I used it for a….’ . It thrills me to no end! So, thanks Erica for passing along your card. Your story warmed my heart.

After all, that’s why I make cards and share my creativity with everyone – I love the reaction. People are thrilled. People smile.

So, go get creative and share a card with someone!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

With Sympathy

March 1, 2013 · 4 Comments

Sympathy cards are never easy to make are they? Especially when they involve someone who has been in your life a lifetime.

Yes, this card was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches this week because I was at a creative standstill in making this card. I knew it needed to be done and, I needed to make 2 of them.

The embossed Vine Street was only adhered down the center to stand up on the edges. Crumb Cake and Soft Suede really compliment each other here. I was thrilled I only used one stamp set and one embossing folder for these cards.

They went to my 2 nephews who lost their father, my sisters ex-husband, suddenly, unexpected.

I remember him, Mike, always attending every family function, always included. He was quiet, a bit shy person. Always friendly if you spoke to him. Always smiling.

I hope this card expresses my deepest sympathy to you for your deep loss.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Dallas Regional SWAPS

February 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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 the hotel finishing up swaps! Thanks Nancy and Carolyn!

I wanted to show off something a little different, maybe unexpected. I went with the Single Stamp Set Assortments 3 & 4. And, I wanted to make something that reminded me of my girls.

Hello, Foxy because my oldest daughter seems to like foxes. She’s had a few stuffed animals and such. It looks just one of them. Just made me smile!

Sunshine because my other daughter, I have always referred to as my sunshine. So, when I saw this one – I was all over it.

So, hence the two heat embossed beauties! I got lots of positive comments about those and the mini pennant card I made.

So, please, if you received one of them, I’d love to hear from you.

Happy Swappin’
Libby