There is something about this card that just makes me really happy! Maybe it’s the contrast of gray and white with pops of yellow. Perhaps it’s the sparkle of the gems scattered about. Whatever it is, this Blossoms in Bloom Bundle is going to be one of my new favorites.…
“Distinctive” = characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others. “Distinktive” = photo-realistic style images that have a special texture that give added depth and dimension in a single step. This new photopolymer stamp set, Blossoms in Bloom, offers the Distinktive stamps and you…
Come take a peek at Celebrate Sunflowers! I don’t know if I can express how excited I am about this new bundle! The artwork in the stamp set is beautiful and these dies are amazing! My Pre-Order came in the mail and I couldn’t wait to dive in and play…
This week I’ve been taking a stroll down Magnolia Lane! I’m continuing that walk today for CASEing Coast to Coast with east coast friend, Rosanne Mulhern. Each month she and I take turns CASEing each other’s project. Today it’s my turn to create the inspiration. I’ve made a Z-Fold card…
Good Morning! I hope you all had a beautiful Easter weekend and were able to celebrate in unique ways in your own home. I realized that it has been a long time since I’ve pulled out my Good Morning Magnolia set. So, I thought I would revisit these beautiful stamps…
One thing that has helped me cope with this whole “sheltering-in-place” order is getting out for a (solo) walk through the neighborhood. I have my phone camera ready and look for opportunities to shoot nature photos that bring me joy. We live in a town called Granite Bay. It is…
How is everyone faring? I trust you all are “sheltering in place,” as we Californians have been told to do! I suppose that is really the only way we are going to stop Mr. CV! Thank God for this craft of ours to keep our brains creatively working! So join…
I love the Poppy Parade color in Stampin’ Up!’s Peaceful Poppies DSP, but the native state flower in California is really more of a Pumpkin Pie color. Here is a photo from our front yard, showing a CA Poppy bloom: This vibrant orange and green is breathtaking. I had to…
Every card you create is a mini work-of-art! Have you thought about it that way? It’s true…whether we feel like an artist or not, when we put beautiful elements onto paper and make a card for someone, we are sending them a tiny work of art! And I find that…
Today I’m CASEing – myself! – with the layout that I showed you on Wednesday. It’s a simple and fun layout that you can do so many different things with. On this card I’ve used Beauty Abounds. My background paper is another beauty from Best Dressed 6″x 6″ DSP. I…
As I was looking through my Best Dressed DSP, I found this light purple and mint piece that looks a little like daisies. So Daisy Lane came out of the closet and today we are welcoming Spring (I know… wishful thinking!) Here is Daisy Lane & Best Dressed together~ Pretty…
Here is a pretty little card that only takes a few minutes to make. Dare I say, 10 minutes? Yep! “Your friendship is a blessing” is such a beautiful sentiment from So Sentimental that can be used for many an occasion. Quick Stats: Lovely Lipstick Cardstock ~ 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, scored…
Here’s a fun exercise: Reach into your stamp cabinet without looking. Pull one out and look at it with new eyes and use it in a new and different way! I did just that with this card. Out came Beautiful Day. I have used the butterfly image in this set…
How about an ultra-feminine thank you card? Best Dressed thanks is all that! Best Dressed 6″x 6″ DSP is one of the new packs that has just been released in the 2020 Mini Catalog. It is all girl! Cute graphic girly items on one side, beautiful flowers on the other,…
This is a new set for me. It’s called Beautiful Friendship, and it has the etched photopolymer that creates a beautiful 3-D effect with some light and dark spots on each stamp. It is fabulous! I’m just starting to play with it, and have this ultra simple card to show…
