Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Happy Father's Day

Once again "Lovely as a Tree" has made the cut! It's going on 12 years and I am happy to see it again in the new catalog. I participated in this week's challenge at Freshly Made Sketches. I was so in the mood for a quick and simple layout, perfect for a Father's Day Card.

 
Ingredients:
 
  • Stamps: Lovely as a Tree (wood - 128655, clear - 127793)
    • Teeny Tiny Wishes (wood -128748, clear - 127802)
  • Paper: Soft Suede - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (115318)
    • Comfort Café DSP - 5 1/2" x 1 1/2" (126898)
    • Very Vanilla - 2 7/8" x 2 1/2" (101650)
    • Lucky Limeade - 3" x 2 5/8" (122924)
  • Ink: Soft Suede and Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers
  • Tools & Accessories: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), Dimensionals (104430)
 
 
 


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Masculine Card Class

Need some masculine cards? Join us in making 2 of each, 8 cards for $16. Beginners Welcome!

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Scentsational Season

WOW! I was shocked when the adorable stamp set, Scentsational Season, didn't make the catalog. So when I saw the theme at SUO Challenge, your favorite retiring stamp set, I knew just what to pick! I got my layout from Freshly Made Sketches.


 
Materials:
  • Stamps: Scentsational Season, Express Yourself
  • Paper: Baja Breeze - 11" x 4 1/4", 3 5/8" x 2 5/8"
    • Whisper White - 5 1/4" x 4", 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
    • Patio Party DSP - 1" x 2 1/2"
    • Primrose Petal (flower)
    • Summer Starfruit (flower center) 
  • Ink: Baja Breeze, Midnight Muse (greeting, steam)
  • Tools & Accessories: Holiday Collection framelites
    • Boho Blossom Punch
    • Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain stitched ribbon
    • Dimensionals
 
 
 


Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Happy Mother's Day

I love hummingbirds...and so does my mom! I was so excited when I saw this in the sneak peak, this was a must for me!  This weeks color challenge at Create with Connie and Mary includes Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Basic Gray.
 
 


Materials:
  • Stamps: Wildflower Meadow (129165), Something to Celebrate (retired)
  • Paper: Calypso Coral - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
    • Basic Gray - 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Pool Party - 5" x 3 3/4"
  • Ink: Whisper White Craft, Basic Gray
  • Tools & Embellishments: Beautiful Wings Embosslits (118138), Basic Pearls (119247)