Bright Blossoms – First Card Design
This was my first card ever made with the Bright Blossoms stamp set from the new catalog. I think polka dots are fun, so they’re in the stamping and the embossing !
Bright Blossoms – First Card Design Read More »
Card Design
Still More I {Heart} Hearts
I don’t seem to use the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set that often, but it is perfect for those occasions that I do.
Still More I {Heart} Hearts Read More »
I Still {Heart} Hearts
At least for the next few weeks, I Still {Heart} Hearts. That stamp set is on the list of sets that will retire at the end of this month. Poppy Parade, one of the 2010-2012 In Colors, will also retire at the same time.
I Still {Heart} Hearts Read More »
Pocket Silhouettes Pizzazz
Pocket Silhouettes Pizzazz. As I started working on this design, I planned the blog post title. That’s because I was using Pool Party, Garden Green and Pear Pizzazz. But as my design evolved, the Pear Pizzazz went away.
Pocket Silhouettes Pizzazz Read More »
Teeny Tiny Graduation Wishes
Teeny Tiny Graduation Wishes – perfect for those days when you're in a hurry. The funny thing about this card, is that it uses the Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper, one of the products retiring on May 31. But there is nothing Christmas-like on this paper. And since the school colors are green and
Teeny Tiny Graduation Wishes Read More »
Awash with Flowers Today
Sometimes, we need a card for a sad reason. but I don’t want my design to be sad. Today is such a day. I need a sympathy card for a special friend. Here is what I designed to send her.
Awash with Flowers Today Read More »
Less than 8 Hours Left for the Occasions Mini
There are less than 8 hours left to order products from the Occasions Mini. And I still have a stack of projects I never showed on this blog. So, here are a few of them.
Less than 8 Hours Left for the Occasions Mini Read More »
Birthday Cirlces
I wanted to make a clean and simple card, appropriate for a man or a woman. I had all this Designer Series Paper on my work surface, from preparing for a Card Class. Instead of putting it away, I pulled out the Circle Punches!
Sweet Birthday Wishes
Sweet Birthday Wishes – That’s what I needed the other day. I wanted a card that was elaborate, but I didn’t have the time to spend designing something elaborate. This is where I rely on a previous project.
Sweet Birthday Wishes Read More »
Portrait of a Trendy Tree
Portrait of a Trendy Tree – I just love this stamp set. And it’s another one on the Retiring List.
Portrait of a Trendy Tree Read More »
Vintage Stamps
Vintage Stamps – that’s what I thought of when I looked at this finished card. I was going to use it as one of my projects in my April Monthly Card Class. I may still design something for that class, based on this layout.
If Nothing Ever Changed
If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies (according to my card) and no retiring stamp sets!
If Nothing Ever Changed Read More »
Don’t Miss Field Flowers
Don’t miss Field Flowers, one of the cutest stamp sets in the current Idea Book & Catalog. I nearly did. But I used this stamp set to make this classic card design!
Don’t Miss Field Flowers Read More »
Bordering on Romance Happy Flowers!
Bordering on Romance Happy Flowers! That’s how this card makes me feel. Using stamp sets, Edgelits and Framelits dies and embossing folders from the Occasions mini, this card was easy to make … but it looks like I spent hours on it!
Bordering on Romance Happy Flowers! Read More »
Blue Vintage
This card, with images from the Vintage Vogue stamp set, has only 2 colors: Not Quite Navy and Very Vanilla. I considered adding another color, but then the mood shifted. Remember, colors have an impact on mood.