Wishing for the sea

by | Jul 18, 2014 | Stamping

I created this card the other evening so I could participate in a sketch challenge this week. The challenge is for a Stampin' Up! demonstrator group that I belong to, and I'm very happy that I was able to meet the deadline. I typically don't have my act...

Experimenting with masks

by | Jul 16, 2014 | Reviews, Stamping

I recently purchased the Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks and I've been itching to give them a try. The card to the left is what I came up with for my first attempt. I used a really old color challenge from my favorite site for the color scheme on this card. I...

July 15th Excitement

by | Jul 15, 2014 | Announcements

There are so many things to share with you today that I'm not quite sure where to start! This beautiful stamp set will be featured in the Holiday Mini catalog that is coming out at the end of August. Stampin' Up! has released this set early so you can get a...
The fence in the back yard

The fence in the back yard

by | Jul 14, 2014 | Stamping

I have seen several cards posted on the internet that use the Hardwood stamp to create a fence as a backdrop for a scene. One example had each of the “slats” cut apart and sponged on the edges before they were put back on (with a small gap) to create the...

Get Well Flowers

by | Jul 10, 2014 | Sketch Challenge, Stamping

I recently took an inventory of the cards that I have on hand for sending on the spur of the moment. I discovered that I have plenty of birthday cards, but a very sad shortage of "get well" and "sympathy" cards. So, don't be surprised if you...