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Thoughts of Spring

I am so ready for spring.  This has been a long, cold winter and I am ready to shed the coats & turn off the heat.  This card is a perfect way to celebrate spring.  The Chevron Punch makes it a breeze to make a lattice border to hold the delicate petite petals.

Inspired by:  Deb Valder

Stamps:  Perfect Pennnants & Petite Petals
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe
Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Banners Framelits, Little Leaves Sizzlits, Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Chevron Punch, Basic Jewels

Watercolor Tulips

This is a lovely card made at a recent Stamp Camp….Sorry that I am so far behind in posting but I do have lots of great cards to share.

Inspired by:  Erin Burton

Stamp Sets:  Happy Watercolor, Blessed Easter & Simply Sketched
Paper:  Soft Suede, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, and Crushed Curry & Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Jet Black StazOn, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, & Pear Pizzazz
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Circles Framelit Dies, 2 1/2″ and 1 3/4″ Circle Punches, Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon (retired), Stampin’ Dimensionals

Retro Valentine

I am considering this card to be the perfect Valentine.  OK so it’s not the typical red & white with hearts all over.  It’s however extremely bright and cheerful with a sentiment that allows one to pause for a moment to reflect on the meaningful foundation of a relationship.  What better way to recognize someone special in your life with a fantastic card.  So….give the Retro Valentine and hope for chocolate in return. 

Inspired by:  Justin Krieger

Stamp Set:  Perfect Pennants
Ink:  Coastal Cabanna
Paper:  Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Tangerine Tango, So Safron, Very Vanilla, Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, 3” Circle Die, Circles Framelit (2 ¾”), Banners Framelit Dies, Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Brights Candy Dots
Retired:  Tangerine Tango Ribbon, Star Punch

Hot Mess

My dear friend Cheryl Renth is affectionately known at "Hot Mess'.  Her son is getting married and she designed this Save the Date announcement for the upcoming nuptials. Joshua is an IT professional so she created this card using the Stampin’ UP! Envelope Punch Board to make a file folder. The film strip effect was made using couples engagement photos and the OnFilm Framelit Dies. Tucked inside is a real floppy disk that has the announcement on the label. How stinkin’ cute is that.  Cheryl is an out-of-the-box designer and I admire & love her creative talents.

I suppose you’re wondering why I have this project on my blog. Well that’s because I heeeelllllped. I was the puncher-outer of all those tiny holes in the film strip diecuts.  I am now so proficient with the film strip framelit that I could teach a class on it. Perhaps I will.

Thanks Cheryl for your friendship and allowing me to feature your project on my blog.

Stamps:  Remember This & That Rotary Stamp
Ink:  Stazon Black
Cardstock:  Basic Black and Smokey Slate
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, On Film Framelit Dies, Epic Day This & That Washi Tape, Sticky Strip
Top Secret Tip:  Waxed Paper (between cardstock & die.)

Season of Style

The Season of Style Designer Series Paper is really classy.  I love the layering the various patterns in the collection.

Inspired by: Deb Valder

Christmas Messages

Sometimes you want to send a card during the holidays to let someone know your thinking of them during the time of year.  A Christmas card just doesn't say what you want to say.  This card is perfect to let someone know your thinking of them in a special way.  I sent this card to my dear friend Margaret who recently had surgery.

The card could easily be modified to make it a Christmas card or for someone who has a birthday around Christmas.  At my November stamp camp I had a variety of stamps that would change the greeting that could be used for a different purposes.  My customers stayed with the sentiment that I used because the inside sentiment is what makes the card perfect for someone who is in your thoughts this time of year:

One more thing….This was my swap card at our Gathering Place Regional Event back in September.

Inspired by: Justin Krieger