Monday, January 31, 2011

Valentine Card

Yes, it's that time of year ~ Valentine's Day will soon be here!  With my next workshop coming up one of the cards requested was a Valentine's Day card, so this is the sample I came up with.  We'll see if I use this card or come up with another idea or two.  As always, I want to give credit where credit is due, so thank you to Amy Smith for this idea.    

Card Stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette & Regal Rose
Classic Stampin' Pad:  Real Red
Punch:  Heart-to-heart
Embosslit Die:  Scalloped Heart of Hearts
Embossing Folder:  Square Lattice

Friday, January 28, 2011

Autumn Days

I made today's card from the Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge (which I didn't get done in time to enter) , my daughter's challenge to use the color Night of Navy (because she really likes it) and I needed a masculine card to send out...so this is what I came up with.  
Thanks for looking and have a great day!



Stamp Set:  Autumn Days
Card Stock:  Night of Navy, Marina Mist & Whisper White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, 
Pretty in Pink, Perfect Plum, Marina Mist & Garden Green.
Stampin' Write Markers:  Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, 
Night of Navy & Summer Sun (retired)
Embossing Folder:  Square Lattice
Punch:  Double Rectangle (retired)
Ribbon:  5/8" grosgrain Night of Navy

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Butterfly Pansy

I'm back at it again...making one of my favorite flowers ~ pansies.  I'd say I'm in the mood for some warmer weather. :)  Here is another Mojo Monday skectch ~ #175.  I love how they help me put cards together!  Hope you enjoy the card and have a wonderful day!

Card Stock:  Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi & Whisper White
Classic Ink Pads:  Daffodil Delight & Melon Mambo
Punches:  1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval & Butterfly
Embossing Folder:  Elegant Bouquet
Ribbon:  1/4" grosgrain ribbon in Whipser White
Jewel Accents:  Pearls
Crimper

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

3x3 Butterfly Card

Here is the final card I made for a Stamp-a-Stack for my sister and her friends.  I love this card and it was SO easy to make!

Card Stock:  Elegant Eggplant & Whisper White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Elegant Eggplant
Embosslit Die:  Beautiful Wings
Embossing Folder:  Elegant Boquet
Jewel Accents:  Basic Pearls



Monday, January 24, 2011

Fabulous Fruit

This is a 3x3 card I did for my sister's stamp a stack last Friday.  Yup, another retired set, but this was just for fun...and I loved coming up with new ideas for my older sets.

Stamp Set:  Fabulous Fruit 
Card Stock:  Always Artichoke & Very Vanilla
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Elegant Eggplant & Always Artichoke
Punch:  1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval Punch

Eagle Card

I'm finally back and posting another card using a retired set.  After what...a week?  Anyway this is a masculine card that can be quickly and easily made.  




Card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White & Basic Gray
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Basic Black
Texturz Plates:  Backgrounds 1

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Cherry Blossoms Flower Pot

Here's a card I'm going to be doing for 
a mini stamp-a-stack for my sister and a few of her friends.  I made a card similar to this with Glenda at a class or workshop awhile ago and have always loved it!





Card stock:  Early Espresso, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White
Punches:  Scallop Trim Border, Word Window, Modern Label and Five Petal Flower
Embosslit Die:  Cherry Blossom
Embossing Folder:  Square Lattice
Ribbon:  Regal Rose
Jewel Accents:  Basic Pearls 


Have a great day!