Monkey Business

I must say, I think I did a good job with this card! I used a retired set, Monkey Business, with some of the new colors. This card features the Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry colors. If I would have been smart enough, I would have added another new color...Soft Suede, instead of Chocolate Chip. I added the 1/2" Polka Dotted Bermuda Bay Ribbon to enhance it. I always like different card folds and shapes. Enjoy!

Another Totally Tool Card

I am back! We had a wonderful week at the ocean, but I am glad to be back at home and playing catch-up.

This card uses the To the Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper along with the Word Window Punch and 1 1/4" Circle Punch. What was that? You spot another punch? That is the NEW Modern Label Punch. It seems very versatile to me. The saying on the card can be versatile too. It would make a great manly card for a birthday, get well, or thank you card too. Enjoy!

Totally Tool

Here is a different set. For once, a "manly" set. It makes a perfect Father's Day card or birthday card. To the Nines Speciality Designer Series Paper was used along with Manchester Designer Series Paper. Colors are Sahara Sand, Sage Shadow, and Chocolate Chip.


We have a winner! Genny R. was the first one to respond to the challenge of e-mailing me and letting me know she saw the New In Colors! She will receive an assorted pack of cardstock containing the New In Colors. Enjoy!

More Just Buzzin' By

Hello All. Just wanted to share a sampling of the new colors. I know it is hard to read the actual names so I will list them. Starting on the left, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, and Dusty Durango. The first person who replies saying they have seen the new colors on my blog, (faithfulstampers@cescowildblue.com), will win a pack of the new cardstock (color of their choice)!

Again, this Just Buzzin' By set is really growing on me! I already know how we will be using it in July. This card sample was designed by, Susan Deitch, and uses Certainly Celery and Whisper White. I am not sure what the Designer Series Paper is that is used here, but there are many possibilities that you can use. Enjoy!

Favorite Page Lay Out

This is my favorite page lay out. How simple, but yet cute. Each square is 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"; how simple is that? The colors used were Blue Bayou (retired), Certainly Celery, Soft Sky (retired), and Barely Banana. This allows you to get 5 pictures on a page. I always have trouble getting more than 3 on a page. If you cut your pictures down to 3 x 3", you will have it made!

Just Buzzin' By

Just Buzzin' By is climbing to the top of my favorite list. I have seen so many cool samples with this card. Yet, I don't know of anyone who has it. The little bees are just too cute! The colors used here are Lovely Lilac and Bashful Blue. Summer Sun was used to color in the bees. Look for samples with this card for next month as this is one set we will be using in July!

Fifth Avenue Floral

I can't take credit for this beautiful card. This card was made by another demonstrator, Cindy Fodor. Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper was used along with the Eyelet Border Punch. The leaves are from the Sizzlet Little Leaf Die. The actual rose was made with the versamark pad and clear embossing powder. The aquapainter along with Old Olive, So Safron, Pretty in Pink, and Riding Hood Red ink refills were used. The paper that the actual rose is on is Shimmery White. This picture definitely doesn't do it justice. Enjoy!