01.21.18… Ok, I just can’t help myself! I am soooooo loving the new SALE-A-BRATION set…Lots of Lavender! That being said, I have to share two more cards that I created with it. I’m also loving how well it pairs with the Wood Textures Designer Paper.

Since this set has become such a fav of mine, it’s hard to believe that you can earn this set for FREE, with a purchase of only $50 or more in Stampin’ Up! products. Along with your basic stamp pads and paper…just add some ribbon, a little linen thread, and a bit of bling (a must!), and this card will let your friend know how special they are to you!

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01.15.18… Sale-A-Bration is such an amazing time of year to purchase any stamping products that you may need!  Who doesn’t want to earn FREE products???I created this card with the Amazing You stamp set and the Bubbles & Fizz Designer Series Paper, which are two of this year’s Sale-A-Bration items that you can choose to Continue reading “simply amazing…” →

01.14.18…One of my favorite SALE-A-BRATION stamp sets this year is the Lots of Lavender set, which I’ve used to create the cards below. Watch your “garden grow” with all of the lovely cards and projects you’ll be creating when you earn this FREE stamp set!  Keep reading for more details……

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01.06.18… What could be happier and healthier than creating some cute, colorful cards with the brand new Fruit Basket stamp set, from NEW Stampin’ Up! Occasions catalog. Visit my Stampin’ Up! website to place an order today!

Continue reading “wishing you a happy and healthy new year…” →

11.12.17… It’s always nice to make someone feel special, and just let them know that your thinking of them.  Sending someone a handmade card is such a wonderful way to do just that!

I used the NEW Garden Trellis Embossing folder, the May Flower Framelits, and the Window Shopping Stamp set from Stampin’ Up to create this delightful card.  I also added in some of the NEW Wood Textures Designer Paper, and I couldn’t forget to include some Rhinestone and Pearl Basic Jewels.

07.16.17… I love, love, love the NEW “Happiest of Days” stamp set from Stampin’ Up!  I used the Oh Happy Day sentiment from that set, heat embossed the words, and then….cut them out individually.

The collage layout I used for this card was really fun to create!  For the background, I used the NEW “Pinewood Planks” Continue reading “oh, happy day…” →

07.16.17… Friends and flowers are always a great combo!  Once again, I’m using Lemon Lime Twist cardstock, which is one of the new In-Colors from Stampin’ Up.  I love the contrast it creates on this card!  With new Wood Textures Designer Paper from Stampin’ Up, and the flowers stamped with the Falling Flowers set, and then, of course….the May Flowers Framelits set that I used to die cut the flowers and leaves. Oh, and of course I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels to add a little bling!

02.12.17… Blow out the candles…and make a wish!  Anytime is a good time to create a birthday card!  And…even if you don’t have a need for a birthday card at the moment, it’s always nice to have a few on hand!  I made three cards with the same layout and elements, but just switched up the color combos slightly.  I also used “Wink of Stella” on the candles, which adds a nice shimmer to the card.  (Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to capture the effect in my photos.)

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It’s official!  I’m a published Guest Artist in the Stampers’ Sampler Winter 2017 issue!  I’ve had several cards published in Stampers’ Sampler and Take Ten over the past couple of years, which was super exciting!  However, being selected as a Guest Artist has been the “icing on the cake”!  Stampers’ Sampler and Take Ten are both wonderful sources of inspiration for me, and I love that each issue is jam packed with amazing creations, projects, and ideas!

Stampers’ Sampler – Winter 2017 Issue