Thursday, January 23, 2014

Great Impressions: Elegant Anniversary


Hi, friends!  Just a quick post today showing an elegant anniversary card made with a beautiful sentiment stamp from Great Impressions!  I went for just a pop of color, I hope you like it!

Here's the card~

Details~


Products used: E42 Happy Anniversary.

That's all for me today!  I hope you hop over to the GI blog to take part in our monthly challenge and to check out more inspiration from the gals on this amazing DT!  HUGS and happy stamping!


Monday, January 20, 2014

Krafty Christmas

I L-O-V-E kraft paper.  I'm sure it's mainly because it's trendy right now, but I'm cool with that. ;)  I've got two krafty Christmas cards to show you in this post, so come and take a peek...

Card #1~

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I've used a sentiment stamp by Inkadinkado, collage stamps by Rubber Stamp Tapestry, liquid pearls by Ranger, a clear glitter gel pen by Sakura, pearls by Studio 120, a red Sharpie (colored pearls), a border punch by EK Success, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Now for card #2~

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I've used a sentiment by Inkadinkado, collage stamps by Rubber Stamp Tapestry, kraft card stock by Paper Shelter, red pearls from my stash, and inks and papers by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you like what you see and that you take a little time to create today!  HUGS and merry stamping to you all!


CAS Birthday Cards

Hi and happy Monday, all!  I hope your week is off to a great start and that it continues down that path! :)  I've got 2 CAS birthday cards to share with you, so let's just dive right in!

Here's card #1~

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I used enamel dots by My Minds Eye, a clear glitter gel pen by Sakura to highlight the sentiment, kraft paper by Paper Shelter, and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.

And now card #2~

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I've used enamel dots by My Mind's Eye (NEW and I LOVE them!!!), a clear glitter gel pen by Sakura, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up! (a NEW sentiment stamp for me).

Thanks for popping by today to take a peek at my birthday cards!  I'll be back in a bit with some Christmas cards! :)  HUGS and happy stamping all!


House of Cards: CAS & Classic Style + A Sketch!

Hi, friends!  Welcome to another challenge post for House of Cards--a place to learn and grow together!  I hope you're taking the chance to push yourself to use new card makings style techniques!  The best way to succeed is to try, try again! ;)

This fortnight, we're asking for cards that reflect a CAS or Classic/Elegant style and that follow....

...this sketch~

Here's my Classic take~

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I've used patterned paper by DCWV, ribbon by May Arts, rhinestones by Want 2 Scrap, a border punch by EK Success, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for popping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope that you join in the fun of this challenge along with us!  And please take a bit of time to say hi to the other amazing gals on this DT!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!


Saturday, January 18, 2014

Great Impressions: One Layer Birthday


Happy Saturday, friends!  I've got another card to share today using some fabulous stamps from the Great Impressions store!  This one is a one layer card--and birthday is the theme!

Here's the card~


Thanks for taking a bit of time to stop by and take a peek!  I hope you grab these fabulous images and stop over at the Great Impressions blog to join in our monthly challenge, too!  HUGS and happy stamping!


Heart Lantern Bunting

Hi again, friends!  I KNOW--SO many posts from me today! ;)  I took some time for myself before classes start Tuesday (eek!) and made a couple of cards and needed to share them quick--before the challenges close! ;)

Here's another card for you~

Details~


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I've once again used the STUNNING Spring Lilac Paper Pack, digital elements from the Vintage Digital Printables set, white fabric tape, and a sentiment from the Words of Inspiration set, all by Inspired By Stamping.  I've also used pearls by Want 2 Scrap, rhinestone butterflies by Studio G, and ink, twine, punches, and card stock by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for indulging me one last time today, friends!  I hope you join in these super fabulous challenges and that you take some time to create today!  As always--HUGS and happy stamping! :)


Lilac Love

I just ADORE lilacs, don't you?  I think it must be because my absolute favorite color is purple. :)  But the thing is...I don't ever really craft with purple.  I don't have a lot of purple crafty stuff...but I've found the perfect purple papers and I've made a gorgeous card with them...

Here's the card~

Details~


For these fabulous challenge~






I've used the amazingly GORGEOUS Spring Lilacs Paper Pad and a sentiment from the Spring Blossoms set--both by Inspired by Stamping, a doily by Wilton, pearls by Want 2 Scrap, butterfly rhinestone by Studio G, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope it's inspired you to create today and to play along with these amazing challenges!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!