Vacation

Good Evening. I am sorry ... no pictures to post this evening. As a matter of fact, I have decided to take a mini vacation! Okay, I guess 7 days is more than a mini vacation isn't it? I have way too much to organize before next Tuesday gets here (back to school full time for us). So, I have decided to take a blogging vacation until then. With any luck, I will have something for you next Tuesday, September 7. Don't forget to check back in then! Hope you all enjoy your last days of summer vacation and have a blessed holiday weekend.

Thoughts of Fall

Good Evening. You know the saying ... Better Late than Never! The card that I have created for today brings fall thoughts to my mind. I am looking forward to the cooler weather. Enjoy!

Sets: Greenhouse Garden and Watercolor Trio (verse)
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, More Mustard, and Soft Suede
Ink: More Mustard and Soft Suede
Accessories: Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon and Square Lattice Textured Embossing Folder

Check back in tomorrow for the next creation. Hope you have a GREAT Tuesday!

Pink Watercolor Trio

Good Evening. I know that "Good Evening" is a little different for me, but I do realize that I won't have a chance to post tomorrow so ... thought I better do it late tonight! The card that I am sharing with you today was created by Pamela Becker. I just love how she used this set. Again, I just think it is very versatile. Of course, when purchasing, versatile is what we are looking for! Enjoy!

Set: Watercolor Trio and All Holidays
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, So Safron, Marina Mist, and Very Vanilla
Ink: Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink, So Safron, and Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensional, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain
Ribbon, and Top Note Die

Peach Watercolor Trio

Good Morning. I love the colors in this card that I created this morning. Hope you like them too! I just think you can do so much with this set. Of course, the card looks better in person. Enjoy the rainy day!

Sets: Watercolor Trio and On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Peach Parfait, and Whisper White
Ink: Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait (Markers
Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, and Moss Taffeta Ribbon (retired)

Mini Catalogs anyone? I received mine. Hope you received yours. The winner of the drawing is ... Davona P. She will receive a mixture of the NEW Glimmer Brads and a sampler of Autumn Spice Designer Series Paper.

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow to see the latest!

Under the Stars

Good Morning. Hope you all had a good weekend. You know how you just can't give just any card to those special in your lives? It just has to be a "special" card for just the right person! Here is a card that I made for my nephew for his birthday. It hard to tell by the scan, but the marshmallow part of the Smores has Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds sprinkled on it. Definitely one of those cards where the scan/computer doesn't do it justice. Enjoy!

Set: Under the Stars

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, and Always Artichoke

Ink: Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, and Markers: Creamy Caramel and Close to Cocoa

Accessories: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Dazzling Diamonds,

and Crystal Effects

Genny R. is the lucky one! She informed me that the "verse" from the Plum Greenhouse Garden card was from Flight of the Butterfly. Congratulations, Genny, you will receive an item from the NEW Holiday Mini Catalog. By the way, has anyone received their Holiday Mini Catalog? E-mail me with your favorite item from the mini catalog and I will enter your name in my drawing. Drawing will take place tomorrow morning. Winner receives an item (of my choice) from the NEW Holiday Mini Catalog!

Plum Greenhouse Garden

Good Morning. Most of the cards that I have been posting lately are from my quarterly meeting that was held a couple of weeks ago. I apologize for not putting many of mine on here lately, but I am playing catch-up before back-to-school. Cleaning out and straightening up and getting ready for the upcoming school year! This card that I am posting today was created by Claudia (no last name mentioned on the card). Enjoy!

Set: Greenhouse Garden and the words come from another set... can't find it off hand, but
the first person who e-mails me or sends me a comment with the name of the set
will win a prize from me!
Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Garden Green, and Whisper White
Ink: Perfect Plum (stamped off too), Pumpkin Pie (stamped off), Pretty in Pink, and Melon
Mambo
Accessories: Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Check back in tomorrow for the latest!

Navy Elements of Style

Good Morning. The card that I am sharing with you today was created by Lynne Peters. I like how she used a different stamp in this set. We are so used to the other ones being used, but haven't seen much with this one. The colors are very different too, but look nice together. Enjoy!

Set: Elements of Style
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, and River Rock
Ink: River Rock and Night of Navy
Accessories: Backgrounds I Texturz Plates, Scallop Trim Corner and Scallop Trim Border
Punch

Hope you check back in tomorrow to see what the next post is. Also, hope your week is going as well as mine!

Cherry Just Believe

Good Morning. The card that I am sharing with you today was created by Kathy Johnson. I just love the colors on this card! Hope you enjoy it too.

Set: Just Believe
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, and Early Espresso
Ink: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler (Markers), and Early Espresso
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Beautiful
Wings Die, and Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing Folder

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow to see the latest creation!

Perfect Punches

Happy Monday to you! My card that I am sharing with you today uses another new set that I am falling in love with! It is called Perfect Punches. I like the versatility with this set. Enjoy!

Set: Perfect Punches
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Real Read, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, and Certainly Celery
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Embossing Folder, Swirly Die, Daffodil Delight 1/8"
Taffeta Ribbon, 1 3/4" Scalloped Circle Extra Large Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle
Extra Large, 2 x 1 3/8" Extra Large Oval Punch, 1" Circle Punch, and Dimensional

Take Note -- The white flower parts were snipped with the Paper Snips which you can't see well
here. Hope you all have a GREAT start to your new week!

Artistic Etchings

Good Morning. Our featured card for today is the 3rd in our series of 3 in the August Kit to Go. This card uses a NEW set from the catalog --- Artistic Etchings. I think they are really getting into this vintage look this year.

The August Kit to Go can be purchased for $20. The kit includes instructions, pictures of the cards, cardstock and embellishments for a total of 12 cards. You provide the ink and sets. This is very much like a Stamp-a-Stack class that I have. Remember, if you are considering to purchase one, please let me know by Friday, August 20th. They will be ready by September 1.

Also, a reminder that I have an upcoming Stamp-a-Stack class on Friday evening at 6 p.m. I still have a few spaces left. Let me know if you wish to join us! I will be posting a card to share with you tomorrow morning instead of scrapbook pages. Unfortunately, Scrappin' Friday is on hold until I purchase a new camera (hopefully this weekend) as my husband left it out in the rain on a ship! I forgive him though ... pictures have been saved! Hope you all enjoy your day! I know I will.

Regal Because I Care

Good Morning! A beautiful, sunny, hot morning it is. Today I am posting the 2nd in our series of three cards in the August Kit to Go. This card also uses the Because I Care set. You can purchase this kit for $20 each. The kit to go includes instructions and pictures of the cards, all the cardstock and embellishments to make them, and you provide the stamps and ink. If you are interested in one of these kits, please let me know by August 20. The kits will be ready by September 1. Tomorrow I will be posting the 3rd card in the series.

August Kit to Go

Good Morning. I am sharing with you today the first card in a set of three in our August Kit to Go. This kit will include 12 cards (3 designs -- 4 of each card) and will be available for $20 each. I provide the paper and embellishments and you provide the stamps and ink. This month, the sets that I will be using are Because I Care (2 designs) and Artistic Etchings (1 design). I will be posting the other two cards in the kit in the next two days. If you are interested in one of these kits, please let me know by Friday, August 20. Enjoy!

And now ... the moment you have all been waiting for ... the winner of the Taffeta Ribbon (color of her choice) is ... Peggy C. Congratulations, Peggy! Let me know what color you would like ... this ribbon is used above and we will use it at our class on Friday evening too!

Studio Sketches

Good Morning. A hot one that we are being promised! Today I am sharing with you a sample made by a friend of mine, Lori Staley. What a beautiful card! Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do. This is a set that I would have never thought to purchase, but seeing what she did with it, makes me want to!

Sets: Studio Sketches and Favorite Thoughts (Summer Mini Catalog)
Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, and Designer Series Paper; can't find it... is it retired?
Ink: Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz (Markers too)
Accessories: 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch and Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

I just love this new Taffeta Ribbon. Who would like some? Send me an e-mail or a comment to let me know you are reading my blog, I will enter you name in my drawing (to take place tomorrow) for a roll of 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (color of your choice).

Black Just Believe

Good Morning. I do apologize this morning for not posting a Scrappin' Friday sample, but my husband has the camera and I need that in order to get the pictures to you. Ahhh, forgot all about it. Instead you get my latest card creation. This set is growing on me more and more! I used it at my meeting so ... I don't own it ... YET! Enjoy.

Set: Just Believe
Cardstock: Basic Black and Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Basic Black and Versa Mark Pad
Accessories: Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Basic Black 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Square
Lattice Textured Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch, and Word Window
Punch

Please check back in on Monday for my latest creation. Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Friends Never Fade

Good Morning. I survived the cake auction last night at the fair! Wow, what a storm we had. We finally arrived home last evening at 11 p.m.

Today I am sharing a card made by Melissa Goodwin. She did an awesome job on this card. I always like to see samples of cards using some of the new sets. They amaze me when I look at them in the catalog and they do nothing for me ... then I see a card sample using them and then it is a different story! This is no exception.

Set: Friends Never Fade
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Very Vanilla, and Certainly Celery
Ink: Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, and Chocolate Chip Markers
Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing Folder and Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin
Ribbon

Check back in tomorrow for Scrappin' Friday. I will be posting a 2 page scrapbooking spread.
Enjoy your day!

All Holidays

Good Morning. The card that I am sharing with you today was created by Pamela Becker. She did a great job on this cute card. Hope you enjoy it!

Sets: Watercolor Trio and All Holidays (not sure where the From the Heart comes from)
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, So Safron, and Baja Breeze
Ink: So Safron, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, and Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Top Note Die, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Pretty in
Pink Grosgrain Ribbon

Check back in tomorrow for the latest sample that I will be sharing.

Just Believe

Good Evening. I had all intentions of posting this creation earlier today, but my computer just wouldn't cooperate. Hope you all enjoy the blues... I just love them.



Set: Just Believe

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, and Old Olive

Ink: Bashful Blue and Old Olive and Pacific Point Markers

Accessories: Square Lattice Textured Embossing Folder, Dimensional, Eyelet Border Punch,

1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, and 5/8" Marina Mist Satin Ribbon



Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for another cool creation!

Elegant Lines

Good Morning. This card was created by Susan Brummer. Susan created a fine, elegant card for me to share today. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Take note, the scallop oval punch out was brushed with Baja Breeze using a sponge.

Set: Perfect Punches

Cardstock: Basic Black, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black and Baja Breeze

Accessories: Elegant Lines Textured Embossing Folder, Scallop Oval Punch, 5/8" Black

Satin Ribbon, and Basic Pearls



Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for the next ultimate creation. Hope you all have a fabulous start to your week!