Beam of Light

Beam of Light

This was the more complicated card that we made at the Essex stamp club meeting earlier this month. A couple of the ladies were considering this stamp set, so I was able to give them an opportunity to play before buying. This card did take us a while because there are...
Orchid Beauty

Orchid Beauty

When I first opened the catalog at the OnStage event that I attended in Savannah Georgia in April 2016, this orchid set was the very first thing that caught my eye. I kept getting drawn back to it, and I just had to point it out to a couple of friends that were...
Last Call!

Last Call!

This card features the “impossible fold” that is all over the internet right now. A company out of the UK shared a video a couple of months ago and card makers have jumped all over it and adapted the idea for different sizes. I happened across one of...
Calgon, Take Me Away

Calgon, Take Me Away

I’m definitely dating myself with the title of this post. Do you remember the old ad where a woman was de-stressing after a long day by using “Calgon”? Well, I think it would be so much better to actually get away and this lovely island scene is...
Memorial Day Flowers

Memorial Day Flowers

For the month of May, Stampin’ Up! is offering tiered bundles that feature products from a suite in the new catalog. I created this card for the Essex stamp club group so that they could see a small sampling of products in this special bundle offer. The DSP...
Homework Again

Homework Again

At the April meeting of the Essex stamp club, I gave them a homework assignment as well. This is the front of the card that I made with the starter panel (the white cardstock with the diagonal patterned paper strip). The club members were charged with turning the...