Six-Sided Sampler

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Happy Friday !!!

Here is one of the cards that I did for my class using the Six Sided Sample stamp set and the hexagon punch. I used the honeycomb EF for my background which compliments the main image. I added little touches to the card- adding the flower and adding the scallop border punch. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Six Sided Sampler
Paper:  Rose Red, Early Espresso, Soft Sky, Whisper White, DSP
Ink: Early Espresso, Rose Red, Soft Sky
Accessories: grosgrain ribbon, brad
Tools: Big Shot, honeycomb EF, Boho Blossoms punch, hexagon punch, dimensionals

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Playing with Colors

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Happy Tursday !!!

I think you will love today's Playing with Colors- Soft Sky, Blushing Bride and Chocolate Chip. I used Whisper White for my Neutral. For my main image, I used the Starburst framelit die. I did paper piecing, created 2 kinds og embossed background. Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see how she played with these colors.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Embellished Events
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky, Whisper White, DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky
Accessories: pearls, ribbons, buttons
Tools:  Big Shot, needlepoint border EF, Decorative dots EF, starburst framelit die, dimensionals

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From this To This - A Second Look at ATC

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Happy Wednesday !!!

I just wanted to share this ATC that I did for our swap today- using an old and retired set but still a favorite of mine. I added just a simple twist to it adding the punch flowers in the middle and Crystal effects in the middle of it. Before I punch the flowers, I punched them first with a 1/8" circle punch.
You can see the finish 4-1/4 x 5-1/2" card with the scallop EF and DSP that I added in the background. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Happy Harmony, Simply Sketched
Paper:  Strawberry Slush, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, DSP
Ink: Strawberry Slush, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: stitched ribbon, brads, Crystal Effects
Tools:  Big Shot, scallop EF, Itty Bitty punch shape punch, dimensionals

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MDS Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday !!!

I am sharing another scrapbook page using MDS. I used different shades of blue to frame my pictures. I also wanted to add different shapes for my background so I added the arrows the circles and stitching. Hope you like it.

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Simply Simple

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Happy Monday !!!

I am starting my day with a busy agenda since I am having a class on Wednesday for the 2Bee Stampers. If you are in my area BTW and you wanted to join the group, please let me know. New stampers are always welcome!!!
Today's card is for the Simply Simple week- using the Vivid Vases. I stamped the image in Basic Black then I stamped it again in Baked Brown Sugar c/s cutting them to create a 3-d look on the vases. Hope you like it.
Hop over to jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see what she had created.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Vivid Vases
Paper: Strawberry Slush, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Black, markers
Accessories: ruffled stretch ribbon, linen thread
Tools:  Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque EF, dimensionals

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March 2014 Starburst Sayings Kit Tutorial

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Happy Sunday !!!

I am so excited to share another tutorial that I think you will totally enjoy creating- using the Starburst Sayings and the Starburst framelits dies. I also used bright colors that would cheer up any occasion. I have created 4 cards and a 3-d item with step by step instructions and pictures that are so easy to follow. The tutorial will come to you in a PDF format first week of March. If you already subscribed to my 3-month tutorials, you will get your tutorial first week of March.

 If you have not purchase my quarterly, here's how to order:

1. The cost for the 3-month tutorial is $10.00 and you will get the January Tutorial Love You More/Follow My Heart for FREE. You need to purchase the February, March and April to take advantage of the FREE tutorial.
2. If you just want to get the March tutorial 2014, it's only $3.95
3. March Kit assembled. Minor Assembly required because of shipping.
4. Pre-Cut Kits (CLICK HERE) to know more about the Pre-cut kits.

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March 2014 Starburst Sayings

3- month tutorial 2014 $10.00 USD March Tutorial 2014 only $3.95 USD March Kit 2014 Assembled (cards and 3-d Item) $21.95 USD March Kit 2014 ( Cards Only) $18.95 USD Pre-cut Cards 2014 $11.95 USD

Consider It Cased

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Happy Saturday !!!

I woke up today enjoying the outside rain with my morning cup of coffee. I was inspired by today's card from Michelle's blog (Wishing You Blue Skies & Sunny Days) using the Happy Watercolor. I just love how she used the set and her design is jus gorgeous! I did make a few changes on mine to make it my own, adding the strip of DSP and embossed background. I changed my leaf color and colored my flowers using Aqua Painters. Hope you like it.
Thank you Michelle for this wonderful opportunity to cased you.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see who she cased.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Happy Watercolor
Paper:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake, Per Pizzazz, Whisper White, In Color DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe
Accessories:  taffeta ribbon, ruffled stretch ribbon, pearls
Tools: little leaves sizzlit, Big Shot, dimensionals

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Perfect Pennants

 

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Happy Friday !!!

 

I just want to do a quick post before I go to bed after a long and busy night. I made this card using pennants for my background and framing my sentiment with the scallop circle punch. I added the cork embellishment which I think really added to the cute layout. Hope you like it.

 

RECIPE:

Stamps:  Perfect Pennants

Paper:  Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, DSP, Whisper White

Ink: Coastal Cabana

Accessories: twine, brad base/candy dot, cork

Tools:  circle punches, scallop circle punch, needlepoint border EF

 

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Playing with Colors

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Happy Thursday !!!

Here are today's colors- Tangerine Tango, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Whisper White for my Neutral.  I used the flower punches. 2 different punches for my saying.
Hope you like it. Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see how she played with these colors.

RECIPE:
Stamps: A Dozen Thoughts, Flower Shop, Petite Petals
Paper:  Tangerine Tango, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Whisper White, DSP
Ink: Tangerine Tango
Accessories: designer brad, ribbon, ruffles stretch ribbon
Tools: needlepoint border punch, decorative label punch, artisan label punch, pansy punch, petite petals punch, Big Shot, modern mosaic EF

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Peaceful Petals

 

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Happy Wednesday !!!

I decided to play with this stamp set again- Peaceful petals in the Occasions. I did embossing and colored the flower. I created a simple layout for my background adding the doily and circles for my framing. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Peaceful Petals, Express Yourself
Paper: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, markers
Accessories: organdy ribbon, grosgrain red ribbon, button/linen thread, doily
Tools:  circle framelits, dimensionals

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MDS Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday !!!

On our recent trip to Maui, my DH took this picture of me and the deep blue water which is just amazing. I decided to use it for my scrapbook page. Using different banners for my main frame that I designed with DSP's.  Hope you like it.

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Simply Simple

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Happy Monday !!!

Here is a quick and simple card that I did for Simply Simple week. I used markers for my background design, stamped my image then colored it. How easy was that? Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Simply Sketched
Paper:  So Saffron, Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding, DSP
Ink:  Basic Black, markers
Accessories: ribbon, crystal effects
Tools:  dimensionals

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Personalized Frame

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Happy Sunday !!!

My grandbaby turned a year old last January and I would like to share this frame that I made for him.
I made something similar for Cade (my other grandson) who is now 3 years old. I used the Typeset Alphabet for the letters. Hope you like it.

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Hello There

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Happy Friday !!!

Here is a sweet card that I made with my class using the Petite Flowers. I had a polka dot theme kind going in here so as afterthought, I added the polka dot scallop ribbon with a jumbo brad. I also used the new scallops EF for my background. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Petite Flowers, Happy Day, Morning Meadow
Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, DSP
Ink: Smoky Slate, Real Red
Accessories: scallop pola dot ribbon, jumbo brad
Tools: petite flower punch, Big Shot, scallop EF, dimensionals

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Playing with Colors

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Happy Thursday !!!

Here is today's Playing with Colors- So Saffron, Pool Party, Crumb Cake and for my Neutral Whisper White. I used the Cycle Celebration for my image and I thought this super cute layout really worked for the design I had in mind. Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see how she played with these colors.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Cycle Celebration
Paper: So Saffron, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, DSP
Ink: Crumb Cake
Accessories: seam binding ribbon, mini brads, eyelets
Tools: Itty Punch Shapes punch, dimensionals, Crop-a-dile, mat/piercing tool

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Flower Eyelets

 

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Happy Wednesday !!!

I started out with a cup of coffee this morning and was inspired to work on some cards. This is one of them using the flower eyelets for my design. I just love the pink and red DSP and what a fun way to embellish with this polka dot ribbon. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Banner Greetings
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, DSP
Ink:  Basic Black, markers
Accessories:  pola dot ribbon, flower eyelets, paper doily
Tools: mat and paper piercing tool, Crop-a-dile

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MDS Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday !!!

Everything digital, nothing stamp but as far as embellishment goes, I would like to add a bit of 3-d  design on my card. I added the doily for the background and dots embossing. I made the flowers and used 2 types of ribbons for accent.  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: MDS
Paper: Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White, DSP
Ink: n/a
Accessories: organdy ribbon, ruffled stretch ribbon, button/linen thread, mini brads, paper doily
Tools: Itty Bitty punch shapes, boho blossoms punch, Big Shot, dots EF, dimensionals

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Simply Simple

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Happy Monday !!!

Here is a cool and simple card using the different circle punches and just tying the colors together.
 I used the Arrows background and for my embellishment- sequins and chevron ribbon. Hope you like it. Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see what she had made.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Yippee-Skippee, Petite Flower, Petal Parade
Paper:  Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Crushed Curry, Whisper White
Ink: Crushed Curry, Basic Gray
Accessories: chevron ribbon, sequins
Tools: circle punches, scallop circle punch, Big Shot, Arrows EF

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Happy Day

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Happy Sunday !!!

Our friend Vicki celebrated her birthday recently  and thought I'd share what I made for her. I covered the plastic with DSP which she can use for her ATC swaps, a mini note pad, the card holder that I just spice up a bit and the cute little Stampin' Up containers. I do't hink she liked it,
she LOVED IT!!! The card was done using scraps to make the banner.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Flower Shop, Petite Petals, Fabulous Phrases
Paper:  Real Red, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Fresh Prints DSP
Ink:  Real Red
Accessories:  stitched ribbon, brads
Tools:  pansy punch, petite petal punch, circle punch, dimensionals

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