Friday, February 13, 2009

GK Whismical Valentine



Ok, Ok, this is the last Valentine's card I will post. This one is for my husband. Something sweet and simple

Stamps: GK-Whismical Valentine, PTI-Polka Dots Basic
Paper: PTI Kraft, Misc. Black and Cranberry, GK White Cardstock
Ink: Momento Black Tuxedo, Copic markers-E00,E31, E37, C3, R20, RV02, OO, CTMH Cranberry
Accessories: Michaels Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder
Technique: Heat Embossing

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Stampin Up Snow Swirled



This card I finally finished. I went to a SU Regionals with my Stampin Up Consultant. We did so many projects I could not keep. So I stamped everything I could and ended taking my projects home to finish. I really like the Christmas Tree from Snow Swirled. This stamp was not suppose to be used with this project but when I found out my consultant had this set I had her stamp me one. Thanks Barb!!

Stamps: SU-Snow Swirled, the stamp wheel (??)
Paper: SU Kraft
Ink: SU (not sure what color)
Accessories: SU Ribbon, Rhinestones from GK
Techniques: none

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Stampin Up Best Wishes and more



This is the card for my son. All I changed up is the cardstock. I took the kraft paper and made it the card itself and made my focal point the white cardstock. I stamped the background using PTI Polka Dot Basic. So simple to use!!! Love this stamp set.

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Stamps: SU-Best Wishes and More, PTI Polka Dot Basics, GK Whismical Valentine-sentiment
Paper: PTI-Kraft and White
Ink: Meme: Memento Tuxedo Black, CTMH White Daisy (permanent ink) and Versa Mark
Accessories: Ribbon from outlet store
Techniques: Heat embossing

Stampin Up Best Wishes and More



This is my take on my color combo but the real story for the card is.........

Ok, this is my first attempt to make a Valentine's Day card for this year. The real attempt is for my 15 year old son. This is tough for me. Valentines, Love and a card from your MOTHER!! Now if it was from some young girl from school it would be a total different story. I love a CAS (clean and simple) style but it was not just right yet. I will post another one some time today when I ponder it a little bit more ......but I do have something else in mind. So stay tuned in to see what I come up with.

Stamps: SU-Best wishes and More- GK Whismiscal Valentine-Sentiment
Paper: PTI-Kraft and white card stock
Ink: CTMH-Black-Watermelon-Citrus Leaf, Star Spangled Blue, Versa Mark
Accessories: Scor-Pal, Ribbon from outlet store, Clear embossing powder
Techniques: Embossing (hearts), Dry embossing (score lines)

Color Challenge



Here is another color combo for you to try. The reason I chose these colors is for Valentines.......and Valentines for my 15 year old son. This is a toughy for me. Not something too sweet and too pink. He doesn't want to receive something from me confessing my love for him. Though he knows it, I make sure I tell him everyday. In a few minutes I will most my take on this.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Flowers for Daisy



One of my favorite Stamp Company is Gina K Designs. Here father passed away recently and I am sending this to her. I have never met her but feel a real connection with her. Sweet, sweet lady. Keep her in your prayers.

Stamps: Flowers for Daisy-Gina K
Paper: PTI White Card Stock
Ink: Copic Markers-Y02,Y17,G24, E33,E37 & Colorless Blender, CTMH Spring Iris
Accessories: Ribbon, Nesties, SU punch
Techniques: Dry embossing

Edited to add that my lens has a "smear". I did not know this until after posting, SORRY!!

Monday, February 2, 2009

Quick and Simple



This is for a friend who is going through so much right now. She is not with in my physical reach but always in my heart.

Stamps: CTMH Four Seasons
Paper: CTMH Dutch Blue and Heavenly Blue, PTI Card Base
Ink: CTMH Black, Heavenly Blue, Dutch Blue and Crystal Blue
Accessories: Silver Brads, Ribbon
Technique: Brayer Background

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Box in a Bag




Wow I played with my WB (white balance) setting on my camera....and what a difference it made. YEA!!! I feel like I have really accomplished something.

This box in a bag is something I have seen over on Splitcoast and always wanted to do it..so here it is. What a great presentation this bag gives. Even my husband said "That's nice". It wasn't with a questioning tone in his voice either. I am giving this to my Scrapbook guru who helps me with my monthly crops. It's going to be filled with CHOCOLATE.


Stamps: CTMH D1285 Life's a Jungle (July's SOTM)
Paper: SU! DSP, Bazzill solid cardstock, GK 80lb Pure Luxury Cardstock
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, CTMH Garden Green, Copics-C3, E00, E31, E33, E37, RV10
Accessories: Nesties-Scallop and Circle, Fiskar Border Punch, SU! Tab punch, CTMH Ribbon
Techniques: Copic Coloring

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Thursday, January 15, 2009

For My Great Niece



Ok so here is another card for my Niece, Great Niece that is!! Her name is Madison and she's turning 3. When she is in the room the sun rises and falls upon her!! Love her so much.

This is my first try with the Gina K stamp set Retro Boutique. I love this little dress. I colored with Copic markers and then cut out the image. Popped it on some pop dots. Then used my Essential Glue pad and then drizzled glitter all on the dress. Had to make it as girly as I could. The base is Paper Trey Ink cardstock scored with my Scor pal. The designer paper is from Stampin Up! The little bling bling is from Gina K also. I used Stampin Up!'s corner punches and added a little dimension to the inside of the card.

Hope you enjoyed and thanks for blogging by!!

Stamps: Gina K Retro Boutique
Paper: Paper Trey Ink Cardstock, Stampin Up! DSP
Ink: Memento London Fog, CTMH Bubblegum (for around the punch out of Happy Birthday), Copics-RV10 RV04, RV02, Gold Spica Pen
Accessories: Scor Pal, GK Bling, Stampin Up! punches-corner punches, oval punch, CM corner rounder
Techniques: Scoring, Paper Piecing

Tuesday, January 6, 2009



This birthday card is for my almost 3 year old nephew who loves Thomas the Train. When I saw Cornish Heritage Farms carrying a licensed stamp I knew I was going to buy one....or 2!

Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms
Paper: CM
Accessories: CTMH Ribbon, Color pencils, CB embossing folders
Techniques: Color pencils and OMS