My 2012 Christmas Card

This is the Christmas Card I chose to make for my Customers.  I really like way the moonlighting (burnishing) technique that gives the appearance of the a spotlight shining on the ornament. The diagonal embossing on this sample was from a retired Textured Plate.  I used the Simply Scored Scoring Tool to emboss the cards I mailed.   I mailed every one of them before I took a picture. 

Inspired by:  Deb Valder



Stamps:  Ornament Keepsakes
Ink:  Early Expresso
Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Holiday Ornaments Framelits Die, Window Frames Collection Framelits Die, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Sponges, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Dimensionals


Posted on : Dec 30 2012
Posted under Christmas |

Snow Much Fun

The Christmas cards from the last three days were featured at a Christmas Card Workshop hosted by Diane Morton in her lovely home.  I also featured them at my November stamp camp because they were all too cute not to spread the cheer.

Inspired by:  Becky Roberts


Stamp Sets:  Snow Much Fun, More Merry Messages
Paper:  Snow Festival Designer Series Paper Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White  
Ink:  Stazon Black, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Pumpkin Pie
Tools & Accessories:   Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Perfect Pennants BIGZ Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 1’ Square Punch, 1 ¾” Circle Punch, Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon , Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine, Blender Pen,  Stampin' Dimensionals


Posted on : Dec 09 2012
Posted under Christmas |

Christmas Cheer

The ornament on this card is so cute I had to make it my Facebook Badge.

Inspired by:  Mary Fish

Stamp Sets: Ornament Keepsakes,  Sweet Essentials
Paper:  Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Very Vanilla
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies, 1" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Square Punch,  Festive Paper-Piercing Pack, Paper-Piercing Mat & Tool, Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Large Pearl Basic Jewels, Pearl Basic Jewels , Stampin' Dimensionals


Posted on : Dec 08 2012
Posted under Christmas |

Holiday Romance

I have always been terrified of watercoloring with an Aqua Painter.  I don’t know why because it’s so easy.  And how exquisite with the right stamp set and color palate.  This is not just a Christmas card.  I plan on using it as a birthday card.

Inspired by:  Lee Conrey

Stamp Sets:  Bordering on Romance
Paper:  Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper, Gumball Green, Very Vanilla, Watercolor Paper
Ink: Stazon Black, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Stripes Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, Basic Jewels Rhinestones, Aqua Painter, Stampin' Dimensionals


Posted on : Dec 07 2012
Posted under Birthdays, Christmas, Friendshp |

Happy Pearday

A cute card pearfect for anyone’s birthday.

Inspired by:  Mary Fish
Happy Pearday

Stamp Set:  Perfectly Preserved, Itty Bitty Banners
Paper: Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper,  Very Vanilla
Ink: Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade
Cool Tools:   Sizzix Big Shot Die, Cutting Machine Cannery Set Framelits Dies, Bitty Banners Framelits Dies, Corner Rounder, Early Espresso 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals


Posted on : Dec 06 2012
Posted under Birthdays |

Quint-Essential

This punch has so many possibilities and it’s going to be offered as a free stamp (with a $50.00 purchase) during Sale-a-brations. 

Inspired by :  Ann Schach

Stamp Sets:  Quint-Essential Flower, Petite Pairs
Ink:  Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, Old Olive
Paper:  Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper, Regals Designer Series Paper Stack & Brights Designer Series Paper Stack
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder,  2⅜ Scallop Circle Punch, 1
¾ Scallop Circle Punch, 1” Punch, ⅜” Punch, ½” Punch, 1”, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Square Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals


Posted on : Dec 05 2012
Posted under Birthdays, Fall & Thanksgiving, Friendshp |