Category Archives: Cards

Masculine Valentine’s Day Card

Having trouble coming up with a masculine card?  Here’s a quick and easy “guy” card for you to CASE (Copy And Share Everything)!

I made it for Valentine’s Day, but it would work for anniversaries, birthdays or just to say “I Love You”!  This card features “Well Worn” Designer Series Paper,  Cajun Craze card stock, Soft Suede card stock and Hemp Twine.

Color Inspiration

Today I went with my husband to buy some new ties.  It so wasn’t the boring errand I thought it was going to be.  All the COLORS!!! I wasn’t anticipating being inspired at Men’s Wearhouse of ALL places.

I’ll be creating a card inspired by one of these ties.  Which pic should I choose?

I love the blue and brown combinations in these ties!

This bunch is kind of monochromatic, but the green one had me thinking of St. Patrick’s Day.

I always have trouble with orange.  I would never think to put blue with it.  It looks awesome here though.  Gonna’ have to try that.

 Leave a comment and let me know which color combo you would like to see me try.  I will post the card here on my blog.

Another Quick Valentine’s Video Tutorial :-)

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Leadership Make and Takes – Part 3

Here is the final installment of Make and Takes from Leadership.  They were all so fun to make.  I hope they inspire you to do some creating of your own.

Each of today’s projects use my new favorite the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit. Even the cute little flag came from this kit.

  This cute little Fancy Favor Box is perfect for any small gift.  I absolutely love the detail on the intricate decorative top.

 This print inside the frame was created with My Digital Studio.  The embellishments are added to the outside of the frame with . . . you guessed it, the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit

 And finally, a gorgeous scrapbook page.  Now to find a picture worthy of this fun and flirty 8 x 8 page.

So . . . which of these make and takes was your favorite?

Let me know by leaving  a comment below.

Leadership Make and Takes – Part 2

Here is the next batch of wonderful Make and Takes from my Stampin’ Up! Leadership trip!

This lovely card uses the Blossom Builders Kit and is already on it’s way to a friend who is recovering from surgery.  Get well soon, Debbie!!

Stampin’ Up! didn’t provide the Mason Jar, but I just happened to have one handy.  I think they are a required household item when you live in the South :-) By the way that is paper under the lid (not fabric).  Did you know you could do that?  Leave a comment if you want to know how.

This card uses the Tea Stain Stampin’ Spot from Stampin’ Up!’s Distressing Essentials Kit to antique the edges.  I REALLY like the effect.  I have to admit I have looked at this product in the catalog and thought to myself, “I don’t need that, I can antique Chocolate Chip or Sahara Sand.”  But, this gives a much more subtle look.  I can see that I will be using it a LOT!

Leadership Make and Takes – Part 1

I want to show you the wonderful Make and Takes that Stampin’ Up! provided for us at our 2012 Leadership Conference in San Antonio, TX.

They had TEN make and takes for us!! Here are 3 of them.

 This card was so fun to make because it took me outside of my comfort zone.  I wouldn’t normally put these colors together, but I really love the results!  The flowers came from the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit.  LOVE IT!

 This cute gift bag features the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit again. It is cut out with the Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die.  So quick and easy!

This bright and cheery card makes me smile! Wondering where the adorable yellow flower came from? Once again, Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit.

Stay tuned for more Leadership Make and Takes – coming soon.

Quick and Easy Valentine Card

On my way to Texas, and wanted to post this cute card.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  Here is a quick and easy card and envelope I demonstrated at a workshop this week.

We had a great time at Bonnie’s workshop.  You can too!  NOW is the perfect time to book your workshop and take advantage of Sale-a-Bration.  Fun, Friends and even MORE Free Goodies!  Call me today and get your date on the calendar.

It’s World Card Making Day!!!

What are you doing to Celebrate?????

I can’t wait to hear :-)   Leave a comment below.

How Do They Grow Up So Fast?

Summer is rapidly coming to an end.  As a matter of fact, my boys were supposed to have been back in school last Thursday.  But they changed our school schedule and pushed the start date back.  This year I have a High School Freshman and a College Freshman.  Excuse me ?!?!?!?!?!  Where has the time gone?  They grow up so darn fast :-(

This is a sample of a party invitation I made for a friend’s daughter.  Talk about growing up fast. This photograph was taken when the daughter and her friends were 5 years old.

The mamas blinked their eyes and . . . Here they are as SENIORS!!!

My friend was inspired by the wedding of Will and Kate and chose the crest and the wording accordingly.   I formatted the wording, changed the color of the crest to match her school colors and printed it out.   Names have been blocked out in order to protect the innocent :-)

All Products Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted:
Word Play Stamp Set
Pretty in Pink 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Sending Love DSP (retired)
Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad
Stampin’ Sponges
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Sticky Strip
SNAIL Adhesive