A Metallic Glow

Hi All,

Most of us peruse our catalogs over and over...then over and over some more.  We've not missed a single thing, right?  Then you're blog hopping and see something from said catalog.  You're like, "Wait, where's that???"  That was this card for me.

These metallic washi tapes were hiding right in plain sight in the Holiday Mini.  Brian King saw them, though, and he used them perfectly.  This shiny, pretty set of tape comes with 5 different designs and widths.

Item # 144644 Year of Cheer Washi Tape $9.00

I paired them up with some Copper Metallic Paper. These papers really make your project pop. The Leaf Die Cut is from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits.

Item # 142020 Copper Foil Sheets $4.00

Item # 143751 Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies $33.00

If you'd like to add any of these to your collection, pop me an email or click on the 'Order Online' icon in the top right-hand corner.  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Crumb Cake and Whisper White Cardstock; Copper Foil Sheets
Ink: Basic Black Classic Pad
Accessories: Year of Cheer Washi Tape, Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies and Glue

Falling Leaves

Hi All,

Here's another card using the Colorful Seasons stamp set.  I just adore these leaves!

They actually remind me of stained glass.  They are created with a 2-step process.  First, I took the leaf background stamp and added Real Red, Pumpkin Pie and More Mustard inks with an Aqua Painter.  When stamped, this will create a watercolor look.  I then heat embossed the detailed leaf stamp with Gold Embossing Powder.  Sooooo pretty!

Item # 143726 Colorful Seasons Stamp Set $27.00

Item # 103954 Aqua Painters $17.00

This stamp set is so versatile.  It covers all of the seasons and can be used year-round.  It's a must-have!  If you'd like to add any of these products to your collection, just pop me an email or click on the 'Order Online' icon in the top right-hand corner.  Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Colorful Seasons
Paper: Basic Gray, More Mustard and Very Vanilla Cardstock
Inks: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie and More Mustard Classic Pads; Versamark Pad
Accessories: Embossing Buddy, Gold Embossing Powder, Heating Tool and Brad

Harvest Moon

Hi All,

I have a few Fall themed cards to share with you before I upload my Holiday cards.  This one is full of oranges and reds.  It makes me wish I was sitting under this tree.

The silhouette was created using a circle mask and sponging with Peekaboo Peach and Pumpkin Pie.  I used Peekaboo Peach toward the top and Pumpkin Pie in the bottom corner.

Item # 141337 Stamping Sponges 

The tree branch and leaves are from the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set.  The chair is from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies and I used a wood print from the Wood Textures DSP.  The stamp set and dies can be bundled together and work so perfectly together. But, you can also get them separately.

Item # 145348 Colorful Seasons Bundle $54.00

Item # 144177 Wood Textures DSP Stack $10.00

I love this stamp set and die cuts.  So much so, I'll be showcasing them on the next couple of cards.  It's a must have...and I'm only showing it for one season.  Can't wait to use it next year for spring/summer.  If you'd like to add any of these products to your collection, pop me an email or click on the 'Order Online' icon in the top right-hand corner.  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Colorful Seasons
Paper: Peekaboo Peach, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White Cardstock; Wood Textures DSP
Ink: Peekaboo Peach, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Early Espresso
Accessories: Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies, Circle Thinlits, Sponges, Brad and Stickles/Glitter

Welcome Little One

Hi All,

Baby cards are the cutest to make and this stamp set makes it so easy!  How cute is this tent?

So many options here.  You can paper piece the tent with different paper prints or color it in with ink.  I kept the design simple and added in some different Washi Tape prints.  SU! offers a few different Basic Washi sets that coordinate in color and design making it so easy!  I kept mine neutral for my workshop, but can't wait to make pink and blue ones.

Item # 144776 Little One $16.00

Item # 145372 Stitched Shapes Framelits $30.00

Item # 144223 Basics Pack 3 Washi Tape $8.00

Item # 144221 Basics Pack 1 Washi Tape $8.00

Item # 144222 Basics Pack 2 Washi Tape $8.00

If you'd like to add any of these products to your collection, just pop me an email or click on the 'Order Online' icon in the top righ-hand corner.  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Little One
Paper: More Mustard and Whisper White Cardstock
Ink: More Mustard and Basic Black Classic Pads
Accessories: Washi Tape, Stitched Shapes Framelits, White Embossing Powder and Heating Tool

Playful Backgrounds

Hi All,

Today I'm using a stamp set called Playful Backgrounds. But...I think it actually steals the show and becomes more than just a background.

I love abstract art and I think that carries over into stamping too.  Abstract stamps allow you so much creative freedom.  I love how the stripes and circles work so well together.  The circles are embossed with Gold Embossing Powder to give them some pop.  I threw some sequins in to finish it off.

Item # 141920 Playful Backgrounds $16.00

Item # 109129 Gold Embossing Powder $5.00

Item # 138389 Sequins-Brights $200

This card photographed a bit dark, but it really is pretty and light with pinks and blues.  Love these colors together!  If you'd like to add any of these products to your collection, pop me an email or click on the 'Order Online' icon in the top right-hand corner.  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Playful Backgrounds and Hello There
Paper: Crumb Cake, Rose Red and Whisper White Cardstock
Ink: Powder Pink and Bermuda Bay Classic Pads; Versamark Pad
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Heating Tool and Dimensionals/Pop Dots

Ruffled Goodness

Hi All,

Today I've got ruffles...in the form of a perfectly cute ruffled background.  I had seen this card by Lisa Curcio and just had to recreate it.

The Ruffle was created using the Ruffled Embossing Folder.  But, it isn't the only background on the card. The pink diamonds were made using some Embossing Paste mixed with a bit of Rose Red Reinker. Then using one of the Pattern Party Decorative Masks templates, I applied the Embossing Paste.  Very cool technique and the colors you could do are endless.  I felt like an artist mixing paint...lol!

Item # 141979 Embossing Paste $8.00

Item # 142808 Palette Knives $5.00

Item: 144103 Pattern Party Decorative Masks $6.00

The sentiment was made with the Lovely Words Thinlits.  Using the Layering Ovals Thinlets, you can create a frame.  Very cool!

Item # 143733 Lovely Words Thinlits $27.00

Item # 141706 Layering Ovals Thinlits $35.00

Lots to love about this card!  If you'd like to add any products to your collection, pop me an email or click on the 'Order Online' icon in the top right-hand corner.  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: None
Paper: Rose Red and Whisper White Cardstock; Gold Foil Sheets
Ink: Rose Red Reinker
Accessories: Ruffled Embossing Folder, Lovely Words Thinlits, Layering Ovals Thinlits, Pattern Party Decorative Masks, Embossing Paste, Palette Knives, Whisper White Satin Ribbon. Pop Dots/Stampin Dimensionals and Glue Dots