10.28.18…..While this is the time of year that we always focus on being thankful, I think we would all agree that the best time of year to be thankful is…..always!  That being said, I started this card with the “Thanks” sentiment, which had ended up in a corner of my craft table (along with several bits and pieces that I ended up not using on other projects).  I challenged myself to  “repurpose” some of those bits and pieces, and pulled them together to create this card.  I hope this card inspires you to do the same! Continue reading “always thankful…” →

 

09.09.2018….. This weekend just about slipped away from me!  I can’t believe it’s already Sunday afternoon, and I wanted to make sure that I shared this card with you before the weekend was completely over.  I truly love every color that Stampin’ Up! has to offer, but I’m especially fond of the Subtles color collection.  The soothing, pastel shades really speak to me!

Continue reading “amazing friend…” →

 

08.26.18….. OK, let’s just get right to it, my stamping friends!  I know what your thinking.  Thanksgiving is still three months away, and she’s already posting a seasonal card!  I can explain…..

As a SU demonstrator, I was able to pre-order from  the new Stampin’ Up! 2018 Holiday Catalog.  (Customer orders can be placed between September 5 – January 2, 2018.)  This new catalog is chockful of so many amazing products!  That being said, I pre-ordered several items from the Country Lane Suite, which has a country/harvest theme, and I just couldn’t wait to get going on some new Fall projects.

I also couldn’t wait to create a card for the latest Global Design Project (#GDP152 – CASE the Designer), so I decided to incorporate that into my card design as well.

Continue reading “give thanks… (#gdp152)” →

 

08.18.18….. Welcome to the weekend, my stampin’ friends!  I had planned to make this card last month, around the Fourth of July, but I got busy working on other projects and just never got around it.  Better late than never, right?  While I used a patriotic color combo on this card, it’s a unique birthday card for any time of year!

Continue reading “happiest of birthdays…” →

08.10.18….. Friday is finally here, and you know what that means?  Ok…..well, the weekend is almost here, and…..this is my last “Nature Week” card!  Thanks so much for indulging me in my obsession with the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper.  It’s such a wonderful collection, and the possibilities are endless when using this paper to create your projects!

Continue reading “love you… (nature week – card #5)” →

08.09.18….. Happy Thursday, y’all!  Boy, this week has sure flown by!  I hope you are enjoying the cards that I’ve been posting during “Nature Week“, and are hopefully getting a bit of inspiration as well.  The gorgeous colors and beautiful patterns that are found in Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper make it easy to get those creative juices flowing!

Continue reading “celebrate… (nature week – card #4)” →

08.08.18…..Welcome to Wednesday, stampers!  And…welcome to Day 3 of “Nature Week“!  Fall is just around the corner, and I know you’ll enjoy creating your seasonal projects with the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper just as much as I do!

Continue reading “i love you… (nature week – card #3)” →

08.07.18…..  Happy Tuesday, stampers!  As promised, I’m posting my second card for “Nature Week“, using the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper.  Hope it inspires you today!

Continue reading “let’s celebrate… (nature week – card #2)” →

08.06.18…..Even though it’s still the middle of summer (at least in Northern California), I’m really looking forward to Fall. Not only because the temperatures will be cooler (…yay!!!), but I just love all of the beautiful Autumn colors that nature gives us during that wonderful time of year! That being said, I went a little crazy, and created several cards using the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper. Since I couldn’t decide which card to post, I decided to post them all in a series that I’m calling “Nature Week”. Yes, my stamping friends… because I’ve become obsessed with this gorgeous paper, I will be posting a new card each weekday this week (Monday – Friday). I hope you enjoy them!

Continue reading “for my friend… (nature week – card #1)” →

08.04.18…..Although I’ve never actually been to a garden party, I’ve always thought it would be such a beautiful way to spend an afternoon!  When I hear the phrase “garden party”, I think of roses, bouquets, and everything pink…..and that, my friends, was the inspiration for this card.  Once I had my inspiration, I immediately knew that I had to use the “oh-so-colorful”  Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper.

Continue reading “garden party…” →