Do you have a color that you just can’t let go of? This is mine – Midnight Muse. I wish Stampin’ Up! would bring it back. It was definitely one of my favorite In Colors. Another birthday request…this time for a 40 year old man. I originally envisioned 40 candles…
A little break from Christmas cards… My friend asked me to make a birthday card for her 12 year old daughter. When I saw this card that Susan Itell had made, I thought…perfect! I changed it only slightly, as it really was just what I was looking for. The image…
My card today was inspired by Connie Babbert. She used the poinsettia from Reason for the Season, but since I don’t have that set, I pulled out last year’s Joyful Christmas and made it work! I love the combination of Cherry Cobbler and Gold. The addition of Crumb…
What is more welcoming than a bright Christmas wreath on your front door? I CASEd this layout from Jill’sInk, and although it’s very similar to my Halloween Door card, I love the Antique Brad for a door knob and the colors of Soft Suede and Very Vanilla. A quick sponging…
I had a fun, creative tag-making class yesterday! It was a bit chaotic, in a good way, as everyone was choosing what they wanted to make and then giving it their own touches. I had a box of scraps, ready cut pieces for tags in different colors, and framelits, stamps,…
Good Monday Morning! As we are approaching December (tomorrow!) I am thinking about gifts that I will be giving my family. Wait — don’t tell me you are all done with your shopping! In my dreams! My own children are grown and two have families of their own now. And…
Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all of you! My daughter and grandson are here for the weekend and we are enjoying their visit so much! Isaac has always had fun making cards with me and he jumped at the chance to make one for his teacher this morning. He picked the…
Can you tell how much I love this stamp set? This is my third post in a row using it. Definitely my current favorite. I was inspired by a card I saw on Linda Heller’s site. I hadn’t done much sponging before and she had some very good tips for…
Here is my card for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge for the week. My design was inspired by this sketch by Kerry Willard Bray: See all of the projects the Pals have come up with by clicking HERE. I have to tell you I went through quite the process to…
I have a friend named Pat who has always used pink and silver for her Christmas decorations. This card is for her! The picture doesn’t really do it justice, as it sparkles and has lots of shine. I used the trees from Wonderland and stamped them in Basic Gray, twice…
It’s not often that I make a card with products other than Stampin’ Up! This is one of those rare occasions. My son and daughter-in-law are about to celebrate their third anniversary. Their wedding had beautiful, vintage-like decorations in coppers and golds. I found this paper in a local craft…
Occasionally, we have to send out sympathy cards, and sadly I needed one to send out this week. The original design for this card was from Julie Davison. I changed it up slightly to open as a regular A2 card, allowing me more room for a note inside. The color…
Welcome to the Pals November Blog Hop for November. We’re so thankful you stopped by. This month we’re showcasing projects that feature Stampin’ Up! Thanksgiving and “Thank You” products. We hope you enjoy our creations. You may just be starting the Blog Hop or you may have come from…
I just love this little Koala stamp! He makes me smile!! So I think it is the perfect stamp to use on a card for someone that needs some get well wishes or even just a little pick-me-up. He is a single stamp, so very affordable. And with a little…
I can’t believe it! It is raining!! Our parched California soil is singing right now 🙂 My grandson, who always makes me laugh, looked out the window and said, “Uh, Grandma…What’s that wet stuff falling out of the sky?” This probably sounds ridiculous to many of you, but we haven’t…
