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Valentine's Day Cards 2012

2012-02-08T15:36:00.007-06:00

These are the cards I created for Valentine's Day this year.

Mom's Card
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla Card Stock and Bella Rose Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Ava Deacon Love Word Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Brocade Blue, Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Circle Die Cut, Dahlia Die Cut and Basic Pearl Jewels

Dad's Card
Paper: Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Whisper White Card Stock, Red Glimmer Paper, Celebrations and Play Date Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Lovely Tree Digital Stamp
Markers: Real Red, Pear Pizzazz and Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Heart to Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch, Circle Die Cuts and Mini Glue Dots

Little Sister's Card
Paper: Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock and Red Glimmer Paper
Ink: Real Red
Stamps: Bugs & Kisses
Accessories: Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Wide Oval Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Crop-a-dile, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Grandma's Card
Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock and Red Glimmer Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Heart to Heart Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch and 1-1/4" Square Punch

Nephew's Card
Paper: Basic Gray, Real Red, Silver, Whisper White Card Stock, Red Glimmer Paper and Love Impressions Specialty Designer Series Paper
Stamps: OZ Tin Man Digital Stamp
Markers: Basic Gray, Going Gray and Real Red
Accessories: Heart to Heart Punch, Scallop Oval Die Cut, Oval Die Cut, Basic Gray Designer Buttons, Xmas Red Stickles, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Older Sister's Card
Paper: Basic Gray, Whisper White Card Stock, Red Glimmer Paper and Love Impressions Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Small Heart Punch, Love Impressions Rub-ons, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Real Red, Basic Gray, Whisper White Card Stock and Love Impressions Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink: Real Red and Basic Gray
Stamps: XOXO
Accessories: Extra Large 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Small Corner Rounder Punch, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Xmas Red Stickles and Dimensionals

Brother-in-law's Birthday Card 2012

2012-01-31T10:53:00.001-06:00

This is the card I sent to my brother-in-law for his birthday.

Paper: Night of Navy, Brocade Blue, Garden Green, Whisper White Card Stock and Prestwick Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Camera Guy Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Going Gray, Basic Gray, Basic Black and Garden Green
Accessories: Square Die Cuts, Navy Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Snips and Mini Glue Dots

Christmas Cards 2011 (part 2)

2011-12-16T01:55:00.004-06:00

These are the cards I made for my immediate family.

Mom's Card - No details since this was a Lonestar Shoebox Swap card

Dad's Card
Paper: Old Olive, Garden Green, Very Vanilla Card Stock and Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Deacon Candy Cane Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Real Red, Garden Green, Old Olive and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Circle Die Cut, Scallop Circle Die Cut, Scallop Edge Punch, Deck The Halls Big Designer Button - Very Vanilla, Gold Cord, Red & White Striped Ribbon and Dimensionals

Little Sister's Card
Paper: Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum, Silver, Whisper White Card Stock and Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Elf Photo Frame Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Daffodil Delight, Perfect Plum, Blushing Bride and Baja Breeze
Accessories: Slit Punch, Circle Die Cut, Scallop Circle Die Cut, Silver Cord, Blushing Bride Stitched Ribbon, Silver Brads, Candy Cane Big Designer Button - Blushing Bride, White Thread, Iridescent Rhinestones, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Older Sister's Card
Paper: Very Vanilla Card Stock and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper
Ink: Always Artichoke and Cherry Cobbler
Stamps: Peaceful Wishes, Delightful Decorations and True Loves Kiss Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Soft Suede, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: 3/4" Circle Punch, Extra Large Ornament Punch, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, White Gel Pen and Dimensionals

Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Baja Breeze, Shimmery White, Whisper White Card Stock and Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Snowball Fight Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Going Gray and Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Circle Die Cut, Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Snow Burst Embossing Folder, Snowflake Brads, Dazzling Details, Paper Snips and Dimensionals

Nephew's Card
Paper: Real Red, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Merry Moments Designer Series Paper and Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper
Stamps: LPW Winter Digital Stamp
Markers: Garden Green, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black
Accessories: Gold Glitter Tape, Red Circle Glitter Tape, Neutrals Designer Button - Very Vanilla, Diamond Stickles and Mini Glue Dots

Grandma's Card
Paper: Real Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Glitter Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: A Cardinal Christmas
Markers: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Glorious Green and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Lacy Squares Die Cut, Square Die Cut, Xmas Red Stickles and Dimensionals

Christmas Cards 2011 (part 1)

2011-12-16T01:04:00.005-06:00

These are the cards I made for Christmas this year.

Paper: Cranberry Crisp, Vintage Violet, True Thyme and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Cranberry Crisp
Stamps: Delightful Decorations
Accessories: Extra Large Ornament Punch, Christmas Ornaments Embossing Folder and Cranberry Crisp Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Paper: Vintage Violet, True Thyme, Cranberry Crisp and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Vintage Violet
Stamps: Delightful Decorations
Accessories: Extra Large Ornament Punch, Christmas Ornaments Embossing Folder and Vintage Violet Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Paper: True Thyme, Cranberry Crisp, Vintage Violet and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: True Thyme
Stamps: Delightful Decorations
Accessories: Extra Large Ornament Punch, Christmas Ornaments Embossing Folder and True Thyme Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Thanksgiving Cards 2011

2011-11-21T02:40:00.011-06:00

These are the cards I sent to my family for Thanksgiving.

Mom's Card
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, More Mustard, Ruby Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Natural Botanical Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Autumn Harvest and Floating Pig Digital Stamp
Markers: Old Olive, Blush Blossom and Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Old Olive Designer Buttons, Gold Cord, Paper Snips and Mini Glue Dots

Dad's Card
Paper: More Mustard, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie, Textured Soft Suede, Whisper White Card Stock, Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper and Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Autumn Harvest and Happy Fall Badge Digital Stamp
Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red and Always Artichoke
Accessories: Extra Jumbo Square Punch, Circle Die Cut, Paper Snips and Mini Glue Dots

Little Sister's Card
Paper: Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla Card Stock and Natural Botanical Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Fang-tastic and Candy Apple Digital Stamp
Markers: Basic Black, Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride, Pumpkin Pie, Always Artichoke, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip and Really Rust
Accessories: 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch, Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon and Paper Snips

Older Sister's Card
Paper: Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla Card Stock and Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper
Stamps: BOBBL THANKS Pilgrim Girl Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Close to Cocoa and Going Gray
Accessories: Scallop Circle Die Cut, Circle Die Cut, Victoria Lace Ribbon and Dimensionals

Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Ruby Red, Very Vanilla Card Stock, The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper and Mustard Glitter Paper
Ink: More Mustard, Ruby Red and Really Rust
Stamps: Gobble, Gobble
Markers: Close to Cocoa and Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Gobble Gobble Die Cut and Timeless Type Alphabet Jr Die Cuts

Nephew's Card
Paper: So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White Card Stock and Thanksgiving Mix Paper
Stamps: TURT Thanksgiving Digital Stamp
Markers: Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Really Rust, Ruby Red, So Saffron, Real Red, Green Galore, Garden Green, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Real Red Brads and Dimensionals

Grandma's Card
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Natural Botanical Paper and Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Autumn Harvest Digital Stamp
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Summer Sun, Basic Gray and Going Gray
Accessories: Bigz Lattice Die Cut, Circle Die Cut, 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch and Mini Glue Dots

Halloween Cards 2011

2011-10-28T14:10:00.014-05:00

These are the cards I made for my family for Halloween this year. The first card I sent to my mom is one that I made during the Lonestar Shoebox Swap. I really loved this card and so did my mom.

Mom's Card - No details since this was a Lonestar Shoebox Swap card

Dad's Card
Paper: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White Card Stock and Ghostly Greetings Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Happy Haunts Digital Stamp
Markers: Pumpkin Pie and Summer Sun
Accessories: Spiderweb Edge Punch, Large Bitty Bat Punch, Oval Die Cuts, Black Dew Drops, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Little Sister's Card
Paper: Real Red, Summer Sun, Whisper White Card Stock and Prints Pack - Bashful Blue
Stamps: Dorothy - Honey Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Creamy Caramel and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Bricked Embossing Folder, Red Glitter Tap, Xmas Red Stickles, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Grandma's Card
Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White Card Stock and Halloween Night Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Happy Halloween Digital Stamp
Markers: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Creamy Caramel, Going Gray and Blushing Bride
Accessories: Horizontal Slot Punch and Elementary Ribbon Originals

Nephew's Card
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whipser White Card Stock and Ghostly Greetings Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Spooktacular
Markers: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Oval Die Cuts, Spiderweb Edge Punch, Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and Mini Glue Dots

Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White Card Stock and Halloween Night Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Booglie Eyes
Markers: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive
Accessories: Spiderweb Double Edge Punch, Circle Die Cuts and Mini Glue Dots

Older Sister's Card
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock, Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper and Wicked Fun Specialty Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Wicked Frame Digital Stamp and Pumpkins Digital Stamp
Markers: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Blush Blossom, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red and Melon Glitter Pen
Accessories: Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Glitter Bat Embellishments, Paper Snips and Mini Glue Dots

Close-up of Sassy Witch

Thinking of You

2011-09-27T22:46:00.003-05:00

I made this card for my sister's mother-in-law. I just wanted to let her know that I'm thinking about her. I entered this card in the below challenge:

Simon Says Stamp - Use Dies and/or Punches

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Soft Sky, Groovy Guava and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Soft Sky and Groovy Guava
Stamps: In the Spotlight
Accessories: Silver Brads, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Soft Sky Double Stitched Ribbon and 3 Strands of DMC White Floss

Cards for September 2011

2011-09-06T00:05:00.005-05:00

I have made several cards recently for multiple challenges. I decided I would send some of these to my family.

Mom's Card
Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Gold, Whisper White Card Stock and Love Impressions Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: Anya Superstar
Markers: Blush Blossom, Basic Black, Real Red and Summer Sun
Accessories: Large Star Punch, Star Punch, Word Window Punch, Black & Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder, Red Glitter Tape, Heat & Stick Powder, Romantic Red Glitter, Fine Galaxy - Black Glitter, Diamond Stickles, Black Diamond Stickles and Mini Glue Dots

Dad's Card
Paper: Basic Black, Gold and Whisper White Card Stock
Stamps: Football Girl Digital Stamp
Markers: Basic Black, Going Gray, Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Circle Die Cuts, Glitter Velvet Black Ribbon and Dimensionals

Little Sister's Card
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Lovely Lilac, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Whisper White Card Stock and Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: KPT wavy hair girl Digital Stamp and So Happy for You
Markers: Lovely Lilac, Green Galore, Blush Blossom and Creamy Caramel
Accessories: Lacy Square Die Cut, 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Turquoise Ribbon, Tempting Turquoise Designer Buttons, Paper Snips, Silver Brads, Diamond Stickles and Mini Glue Dots

Older Sister's Card
Paper: Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Yoyo Yellow, Whisper White Card Stock and Patterns Pack - Real Red
Stamps: Pencil Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Summer Sun, Going Gray and Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Timeless Type Alphabet Jr. Die Cuts, Scallop Edge Punch, Pinking Blade, Real Red Button, White Floss, Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, White Thread, Paper Snips, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Really Rust, Whisper White Card Stock and Rockets 'n' Sprockets Paper - Blast Off, Zip Zap & Star Map
Stamps: Alien Spaceship Digital Stamp
Markers: Lucky Limeade, Really Rust, Bermuda Bay, Not Quite Navy, Peach Parfait and Pool Party
Accessories: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Ribbon, Not Quite Navy Brads, Paper Snips, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Nephew's Card
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Bordering Blue, Mellow Moss, Whisper White Card Stock and Spring Flowers Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black and Chocolate Chip
Stamps: McSplendid Farm and Family Reunion
Markers: Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip and Basic Black
Accessories: Antique Brass Brads

Grandma's Birthday Card 2011

2011-08-22T11:15:00.002-05:00

Since my Grandma loves red, I wanted to use that as my primary color for her birthday card. I loved how this card with little red riding hood came out. It was perfect since in the story little red riding hood was on her way to her grandmother's house...so I incorporated that into the inside saying of the card. I hope my grandma likes it.

Paper: Real Red, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Life’s Special Moments and Little Red Riding Hood Honey Digital Stamp
Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Wild Wasabi Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Oval Die Cut, Scallop Oval Die Cut and Paper Snips

I am also entering this card into the Sassy Studio Designs DTBST#86 Challenge - use more than 1 die cut.

Mom's Birthday Card 2011

2011-08-10T10:15:00.006-05:00

This is the card I made for my mom's birthday. I love how it turned out.

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White Card Stock, Summer Picnic and Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Snow White Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Brilliant Blue, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Chocolate Chip and Basic Black
Accessories: Small Corner Rounder Punch, Oval Die Cut, Scalloped Oval Die Cut, Yellow Satin Ribbon, Marina Mist Glimmer Brads, Diamond Stickles, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Here is a closeup of Snow White

Anniversary Cards 2011

2011-07-26T18:05:00.005-05:00

These are the anniversary cards I made for my parents and my sister and brother-in-law. I ended up using the same stamp on both cards, but I think they both turned out cute and very different from each other.

Parents' Card
Paper: Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Bride & groom and Life’s Special Moments
Markers: Real Red, Glorious Green, Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Basic Gray and Basic Black
Accessories: Paper Snips, Dimensionals and Xmas Red Stickles

Sister and Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Yoyo Yellow, Green Galore, Whisper White Card Stock and Loves Me Vellum
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Bride & groom and Cake Topper
Markers: Green Galore, Yoyo Yellow, Close to Cocoa, Blush Blossom and Basic Black
Accessories: Small Oval Punch, Daisy Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Daisy Ribbon, Gold Brad, Mini Glue Dots and Diamond Stickles

Just Cause

2011-07-14T11:30:00.002-05:00

Since my mom is not a big fan of Harry Potter, I did not make her a Harry Potter card. But I did send her the below card. She is an awesome grandma because she volunteered to watch my nephew so my sister and her husband could go out and see the final Harry Potter movie this weekend with my dad and other sister.

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White Card Stock and Hawaii Papaya Designer Series Paper
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Versamark
Stamps: Big Blossom and Elegant Cheer
Accessories: Mega Oval Scallop Punch, Super Jumbo Oval Punch, White Emboss Powder, Flower Fusion Too, Pretty in Pink Brads and Dimensionals

Harry Potter Cards 2011

2011-07-13T16:35:00.018-05:00

I'm so excited for the final Harry Potter movie coming out on July 15th. Since almost everyone in my family loves Harry Potter, I made Harry Potter cards to celebrate the final movie. I think they turned out really cute.

Dad's Card
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White Card Stock and Harry Potter Paper
Stamps: The Chosen One Digital Stamp
Markers: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Chocolate Chip, Blush Blossom, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler and Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Extra Jumbo Circle Punch, 1-3/8” Circle Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon and Mini Glue Dots

Little Sister's Card
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Whisper White Card Stock and Harry Potter Paper
Stamps: The Brave One Digital Stamp
Markers: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Blushing Bride and Blush Blossom
Accessories: Dimensionals

Nephew's Card
Paper: Cajun Craze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White Card Stock and Harry Potter Paper
Stamps: The Sidekick Digital Stamp
Markers: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Going Gray, Chocolate Chip, Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz and Marina Mist
Accessories: Deck The Halls Big Designer Buttons, Tan Floss and Mini Glue Dots

Older Sister's Card
Paper: Handsome Hunter, Silver, Whisper White Card Stock and Green & Silver Paper
Stamps: The Spoiled One Digital Stamp
Markers: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Chocolate Chip, Handsome Hunter, Blush Blossom, Barely Banana and Silver Glitter Pen
Accessories: Basic Gray Glimmer Brads

Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Going Gray, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock and Harry Potter Paper
Stamps: The Sneaky One Digital Stamp
Markers: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Going Gray, Blush Blossom and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Basic Black Glimmer Brads

Jennifer's Card
Paper: Going Gray, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White Card Stock and Blue & Grey Paper
Stamps: The Wise One Digital Stamp
Markers: Going Gray, Not Quite Navy, Blush Blossom and Sliver Glitter Pen
Accessories: Silver Dew Drops and Mini Glue Dots

4th of July Cards 2011

2011-07-01T14:45:00.010-05:00

Here are the cards that I made for my family for Independence Day.

Mom's Card
Paper: Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Dark Blue Stars Paper
Ink: Whisper White Craft
Stamps: All-Year Cheer II and I Heart the USA Digital Stamp
Markers: Brilliant Blue and Real Red
Accessories: Border Scallop Trim Punch, Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Red Skinny Ribbon, Blue Star Button, Paper Snips, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Dad's Card
Paper: Pacific Point, Real Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Blue Glitter Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Uncle Sam Hat
Markers: Pacific Point, Real Red and Basic Black
Accessories: Star Punch and Mini Glue Dots

Little Sister's Card
Paper: Sahara Sand, Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Real Red
Stamps: Red, White & Blue Jumbo Wheel
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, 1” Circle Punch, Silver Eyelets, Red Polka Dot Ribbon and Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Older Sister's Card
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock, Red and Navy Bandana Paper

Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White Card Stock and Liberty Paper
Ink: Night of Navy
Stamps: Happy Everything and Big Birthday Wishes
Accessories: Large Star Punch, Star Punch, By the Numbers Die Cut, Paper Snips and Silver Brads

Grandma's Card
Paper: Real Red, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Whisper White Card Stock and Patterns Pack III
Stamps: The Free and the Brave
Markers: Basic Black, Real Red, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler and Night of Navy
Accessories: Star Punch, 1-3/8” Circle Punch, 1-1/4” Circle Punch, Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Father's Day Card 2011

2011-06-17T16:20:00.002-05:00

Happy Father's Day!

Paper: Taken with Teal, Silver and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Basic Black, Going Gray, Taken with Teal and River Rock
Stamps: Power Up and All-Year Cheer II
Accessories: Diamond Plate Embossing Folder and Silver Brads

Little Sister's Birthday Card 2011

2011-06-13T18:22:00.003-05:00

This is the card I made for my younger sister's birthday.

Paper: Bashful Blue, Whisper White Card Stock and Pattern Packs II - Basic Gray
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Miss Anya
Markers: Blush Blossom, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Going Gray and Basic Black
Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Bashful Blue Grosgrain Double Stitched Ribbon, Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Geo Shapes Sparklers, Versamark Pen, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and Quickie Glue Pen

Older Sister's Birthday Card 2011

2011-05-18T11:35:00.004-05:00

A couple months ago, Jennifer came over to stamp with some sketches and challenges. I was really inspired by the below sketch and a challenge to create a card with pink and orange. Since my older sister loves orange I thought that I would try and create a card for her. Below is the resulting card...I really love it. It turned out great!

Paper: Tangerine Tango, Regal Rose, Rose Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Tangerine Tango
Stamps: Gossiping girl, On the Spot and Something to Celebrate
Markers: Tangerine Tango, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip and Blush Blossom
Accessories: Circle Die Cuts, Ribbon and Dimensionals

Mother's Day Cards 2011

2011-05-09T10:50:00.003-05:00

Happy Mother's Day!

Grandma's Card
Paper: Certainly Celery, Rose Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Rose Red and Pretty in Pink
Stamps: Fresh Flowers
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Mega Rectangle Scallop Punch, Subtles Designer Buttons, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon and Dimensionals

Mom's Card
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Lovely Lilac and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: One of a Kind, Priceless and All Holidays
Accessories: Boho Blossoms Punch, White Emboss, Birds and Swirls Embossing Folder, ¼” Circle Punch, White Brads, Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Snips and Dimensionals

I'm a New Aunt

2011-04-29T17:00:00.004-05:00

I'm so excited!!! My sister had a baby boy on Tuesday, April 26th. So I'm an aunt for the very first time. This is the card I made for my nephew.

Paper: Real Red, Only Orange, Yoyo Yellow and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Best of Friends: Bert & Ernie and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Markers: Only Orange, Real Red, Summer Sun, Brilliant Blue, Brocade Blue, Yoyo Yellow, Green Galore, Ballet Blue, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie, Glorious Green, Chocolate Chip and Basic Black
Accessories: Spots & Dots Embossing Folder, Mini Glue Dots and Candy Cane Big Designer Button

Easter Cards 2011

2011-04-21T11:05:00.008-05:00

Happy Easter!

Grandma's Card
Paper: So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Whisper White Card Stock and Shades of Spring Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black and Orchid Opulence
Stamps: Serene Spring and Well Scripted
Markers: Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery, Only Orange and Going Gray
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch and White Floss

Little Sister's Card
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, So Saffron Card Stock and Tea Party Designer Series Paper
Ink: Green Galore
Stamps: Glorious Gift and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Small Oval Punch, Corner Scallop Trim Punch, Border Scallop Trim Punch, Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Easter Dew Drops and Mini Glue Dots

Mom's Card
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Almost Amethyst and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Chick/egg trio
Markers: Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange, Lavender Lace, Barely Banana, Apricot Appeal, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst and Bashful Blue
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Textile Embossing Folder, Pink Floss and Dimensionals

Dad's Card
Paper: Going Gray, Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, Lovely Lilac and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Easter egg fun and Bunny Hugs
Markers: Yoyo Yellow, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Only Orange, Going Gray, Lovely Lilac, Bermuda Bay, Rose Red, So Saffron and Green Galore
Accessories: Corner Pinking Hearts Punch, Border Pinking Hearts Punch, 1-1/4” Square Punch, Extra Jumbo Square Punch and Perfectly Paisley Embossing Folder

Older Sister's Card
Paper: Purely Pomegranate, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White Card Stock and Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Easter chick and Bunny Hugs
Markers: Rose Red, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Close to Cocoa and Creamy Caramel
Accessories: Purely Pomegranate Double Stitched Ribbon, Flower Fusion, Silver Brads and Vintage Brads

Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa and Whisper White Card Stock and Banbury Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black and Versamark
Stamps: Tags So Much and All-Year Cheer I
Markers: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue and Almost Amethyst
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8” Circle Punch, 1-1/4” Circle Punch and Silver Emboss Powder

St. Patrick's Day Cards 2011

2011-03-17T19:55:00.014-05:00

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!!

Mom's Card
Paper: Garden Green, Handsome Hunter, Whisper White Card Stock and Prints Pack
Ink: StazOn Black and Versamark
Stamps: Pinch Proof and Clover Riley
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Summer Sun, Glorious Green, Garden Green, Basic Black and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Giga Scallop Circle Punch, Mega Circle Punch, White Brads, White Emboss Powder, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Pop-up Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Dad's Card
Paper: Textured Soft Suede Card Stock and The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink: Old Olive
Stamps: Pinch Proof and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Markers: Old Olive

Accessories: Super Jumbo Circle Punch, So Saffron Brads, Elementary Ribbon Originals and Dimensionals

Little Sister's Card

Paper: Garden Green, Gold, Whisper White Card Stock and Holiday Cheer Paper
Stamps: Shamrock Bear Digital Stamp
Markers: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Garden Green, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black, Blushing Bride and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Shamrock Foam Glitter Stickers

Grandma's Card
Paper: Glorious Green, Whisper White Card Stock and St. Patrick’s Paper

Ink: Glorious Green

Stamps: Go Green
Accessories: 1-3/4” Circle Punch, Full Heart Punch, Green Ribbon and Green Glitter

Older Sister's Card

Paper: Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Wild Wasabi

Stamps: Pinch Proof
Accessories: 1-3/8” Circle Punch, 1” Circle Punch, ¾” Circle Punch, ½” Circle Punch, Ticket Corner Punch and Gold Brads

Brother-in-law's Card

Paper: Green Galore, Gold, Whisper White Card Stock and St. Patrick’s Paper

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes and St. Patty’s Beer
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Glorious Green, Green Galore and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Wrought Iron Corner Slot Punch and Gold Brads

Daddy's Birthday 2011

2011-03-04T14:50:00.004-06:00

This is the card I made for my dad's birthday. This Mojo Monday sketch gave me great inspiration. I thought the circle portion looked like a sun, so it led me to create the below card. My dad loves to mow the grass. It's his time away from all the women in the family. Thanks to Jennifer for letting me borrow her Tractor Riley stamp and Grass Edge Punch. I think the grass punch effect really made the card.

Paper: Soft Sky, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Whisper White Card Stock and Nursery Suite Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Tractor Riley
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight and Garden Green

Accessories: Grass Edge Punch, Giga Circle Punch, Apricot Appeal Brads, So Saffron Brads and Dimensionals

Princess Slumber Party

2011-03-01T10:25:00.006-06:00

My friend's daughter just turned 5. For her birthday, she wanted to have her 1st slumber party. My friend asked me if I would make invitations for the 3 girls that were invited. I think they turned out really cute.

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Whisper White Card Stock and Flowers for You Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Birthday Beauty, Under the Stars, Just Celebrate and Dance Clipart
Markers: Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise, Lovely Lilac, Daffodil Delight, Summer Sun, Barely Banana, Blush Blossom, Going Gray and Silver Glitter Pen
Accessories: Mega Scallop Square Punch, Paper Snips and Dimensionals

Valentine's Day Cards 2011

2011-02-15T15:45:00.009-06:00

Valentine's Day cards for my family.

Mom's Card
Paper: Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Holidays & Wishes
Accessories: Full Heart Punch, Spring Flower Bouquet Punch, Modern Label Punch, Small Corner Rounder Punch, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Real Red Buttons, Fire Circle Rhinestones, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Dad's Card
Paper: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Blushing Bride, Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait and Real Red
Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts and Valentine Defined
Accessories: Border Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Modern Label Punch, ¾” Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch and Red Ribbon

Little Sister's Card
Paper: Regal Rose, Taken with Teal, Whisper White Card Stock and Loves Me Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Bunny Love Digital Stamp
Markers: Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Giga Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circles #2 Die Cut, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon and Mini Glue Dots

Grandma's Card

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose, Whisper White, Shimmery White Card Stock, Berry Bliss Designer Series and Pink Glitter Paper

Ink: StazOn Black, Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip

Stamps: Time Well Spent, Holidays & Wishes and Love Wheel
Accessories: Giga Scallop Circle Punch, Mega Circle Punch, Super Jumbo Circle Punch, Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Pretty in Pink Brad and Pop-up Glue Dots

Older Sister's Card

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip and Shimmery White Card Stock and Berry Bliss Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black and Chocolate Chip

Stamps: Valentini and Whimsical Words
Markers: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Pretty in Pink and Clear Glitter Pen
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8” Circle Punch, Small Corner Rounder Punch, Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Heart Blocks Embossing Folder, Easter Dew Drops and Mini Glue Dots

Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Old Olive, Pacific Point, Whisper White Card Stock and Rockabilly Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink: Garden Green

Stamps: Deacon Swing Digital Stamp and Grateful Greetings
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Garden Green, Creamy Caramel, Regal Rose and Blush Blossom
Accessories: Small Heart Punch, Extra Large Decorative Label Punch, Scallop Rectangle & Rectangle Die Cuts, Heart Charms, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Brother-in-law's Birthday Card 2011

2011-02-01T14:15:00.004-06:00

This is the card I made for my brother-in-law's birthday. I got the idea for the front of this card from splitcoaststampers. However, I thought I was pretty clever with the message on the inside of the card.

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Cheers to You, Cute & Curly, Teeny Tiny Wishes and Crosshatch
Markers: Summer Sun and More Mustard
Accessories: Curly Label Punch, Mega Square Punch, Super Jumbo Square Punch, Paper Snips, Liquid Applique and Dimensionals

Christmas Cards 2010

2011-01-05T11:10:00.021-06:00

I was unable to make homemade Christmas cards for everyone this year. Things were just too crazy towards the end of 2010. I was able to make 10 cards for immediate family and close friends this year. You will see 13 cards below, but 3 of those 13 were made the previous year. I'm sorry to all who received "store bought" cards this year. Here's to hoping I have more time in 2011.

Grandma's Card
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Cherry Cobbler
Stamps: A Cardinal Christmas
Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, More Mustard and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Scallop Oval Die Cut, Snow Dots Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch, White Organdy Ribbon and Dimensionals

Mom's Card
Paper: Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Real Red
Stamps: A Cardinal Christmas and All-Year Cheer III
Markers: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Glorious Green and Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Scallop Circle Die Cuts, Xmas Red Stickles and White Gel Pen

Dad's Card
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Whisper White Card Stock and Green Tea Designer Series Paper
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Best Yet
Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Boho Blossoms Punch, Designer Label Punch, Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware, Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots and Pop-up Glue Dots

Mom & Dad's Card
Paper: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla Card Stock and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper
Ink: VersaMark
Stamps: Winter friends
Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip and Blush Blossom
Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Black Emboss Powder and Paper Snips

Little Sister's Card
Paper: Garden Green, Whisper White Card Stock, Prints Sampler and Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black and Marina Mist
Stamps: Christmas dreams and Best Yet
Markers: Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Going Gray, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Baja Breeze and Blush Blossom
Accessories: Giga Square Scallop Punch, Small Corner Rounder Punch, Blue Bayou Double Stitched Ribbon and Crystal Stickles

Older Sister's Card
Paper: Very Vanilla, Whisper White Card Stock, Vellum and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Concord Crush

Stamps: Delightful Decorations and Short & Sweet
Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Extra Large Ornament Punch, Small Corner Rounder Punch, Green Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals and Pop-up Glue Dots

Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Tangerine Tango, Green Galore and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Green Galore and Glorious Green

Stamps: Snowfall and AKVWinter ski
Markers: Tangerine Tango, Green Galore, Glorious Green, Going Gray and Blush Blossom
Accessories: Extra Jumbo Square Punch, ¾” Square Punch and Snowflake Brads

Aunt & Uncle's Card

Paper: Shimmery White Card Stock

Ink: VersaMark, Pacific Point, Ballet Blue and Bashful Blue

Stamps: Snowflakes and Peaceful Wishes
Accessories: Silver Emboss Powder

Aunt & Uncle's Card
Paper: Shimmery White Card Stock

Ink: VersaMark, Rose Red, Bravo Burgundy, Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose
Stamps: Snowflakes and Many Merry Messages
Accessories: Gold Emboss Powder

Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: VersaMark and Not Quite Navy

Stamps: Snow Swirled
Accessories: White Emboss Powder, Wide Oval Punch, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Paper: Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla Card Stock

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Stamps: Peaceful Season
Markers: Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive
Accessories: Northern Flurry Embossing Folder

Paper: Baja Breeze, Pacific Point and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Baja Breeze and Pacific Point

Stamps: The Snowflake Spot and Peaceful Season
Accessories: Little Felt Flurries and White Brad

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Real Red and Wild Wasabi

Stamps: Snow Swirled
Accessories: Pink Satin Ribbon

Jennifer's Birthday Card

2010-12-10T10:20:00.002-06:00

This is the card I made for my friend, Jennifer, for her birthday. I hope she had a great 30th birthday!!!!

Halloween Cards 2010

2010-11-08T15:00:00.010-06:00

Here are the cards I made for Halloween this year. I had company in town around Halloween time so this post is very late. Enjoy!

Grandma's Card
Paper: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Whisper White Card Stock and Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green and Basic Black
Stamps: Pumpkin Patch
Accessories: Scallop Square Punch and Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Mom's Card
Paper: Green Galore, Lovely Lilac and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Witch Shoes
Markers: Green Galore, Lovely Lilac, Only Orange, Yoyo Yellow and Clear Glitter Pen
Accessories: Chills & Thrills Rub-ons and Orange Ribbon

Dad's Card

Paper: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White Card Stock and Creepy Crawly Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Halloween
Markers: Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Chills & Thrills Rub-ons, 1-3/8” Square Punch, 1-1/4” Square Punch and Spiderweb Edge Punch

Little Sister's Card

Paper: Lavender Lace, Only Orange, Yoyo Yellow, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Markers: Basic Black and White Gel Pen
Accessories: Striped Ribbon, Boo To You Embossing Folder and 1-1/4” Circle Punch

Older Sister's Card

Paper: Lovely Lilac, Green Galore, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White Card Stock and Creepy Crawly Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Bride & groom
Markers: Lovely Lilac, Green Galore, Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black
Accessories: Rhinestone Bats and Black Rhinestones

Brother-in-law's Card

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock, Ghostly Greetings Designer Series Paper and Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Scary Skeleton
Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels and Black Rhinestones

Jessica Ann Cross Stitch

2010-10-18T17:15:00.004-05:00

I finished the name cross stitch for Jennifer's baby girl. I was able to get it done just in time for her 1st birthday this weekend. The birthday party was fun and Jennifer did a great job decorating. She really impressed me with all the handmade decorations she made.

Grandma's Birthday Card 2010

2010-08-27T18:50:00.002-05:00

This is the birthday card I made for my Grandma.

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White Card Stock and Sending Love Speciality Designer Series Paper

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Stamps: Short & Sweet
Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Corner Scallop Trim Punch and Dimensionals

Summer Card

2010-08-24T17:48:00.004-05:00

I made this card for my mom.

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla, Whisper White Card Stock and Candy Lane Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Rain Snow Shine
Markers: Blush Blossom, Barely Banana, Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Bigz Lattice Die Cut, Quickie Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals and Paper Snips

Mom's Birthday Card 2010

2010-08-13T11:55:00.003-05:00

I made this card for my mom's birthday. She loves red so I wanted to make sure I used that color. I got this idea from splitcoaststampers. I think it turned out really well.

Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock and Rockabilly Speciality Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Tart & Tangy and Hugs & Wishes
Markers: Real Red and Old Olive

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, White Gel Pen and Dimensionals

Anniversary Cards 2010

2010-07-28T11:30:00.006-05:00

These are the cards that I made for my mom and dad's anniversary and my sister and brother-in-law's anniversary. My sister and her husband are celebrating their 10th anniversary, so wanted to make a card that would be special for them. I used their wedding colors (green and yellow) and incorporated some designer series paper with daisies since that was their wedding flower.

Parents' Card
Paper: Whisper White Card Stock
Stamps: Merci
Markers: Pretty in Pink and Certainly Celery
Accessories: Giga Scallop Oval Punch, Script Embossing Folder, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Quickie Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Sister and Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: So Saffron, Whisper White Card Stock and Sarah Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Cake Topper and Together Forever
Markers: Blush Blossom, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Basic Black and Black Glitter Pen
Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, Whisper White 5/8” Satin Ribbon, Versamark Pen, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

4th of July Cards 2010

2010-07-01T15:00:00.015-05:00

Happy Independence Day!!!

Grandma's Card
Paper: Real Red, Night of Navy and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Real Red
Stamps: July Fourth
Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, 1” Circle Punch, Star Punch, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Night of Navy Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Pop-up Glue Dots and Rhinestone Stars

Mom's Card
Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Night of Navy and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Basic Black and Whisper White Craft
Stamps: Bella Toile and Dot, Dot, Dot

Dad's Card (used the Mojo Monday sketch #97 above)
Paper: Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White Card Stock and Patriotic Blue Stars Paper

Stamps: Independence Day
Markers: Basic Black

Accessories: Photo Corners Punch, Star Brads, Paper Snips, Flag Ribbon and Dimensionals

Little Sister's Card

Paper: Kraft, Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Night of Navy, Real Red, Sahara Sand and Very Vanilla Craft

Stamps: July Fourth
Markers: Real Red

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8” Circle Punch, 1-1/4” Circle Punch, Large Star Punch, White Gel Pen and Dimensionals

Older Sister's Card
Paper: Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Silver and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Bashful Blue

Stamps: Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel
Accessories: Large Star Punch, Star Punch, 3/16” Corner Rounder Punch, Clear Circle Rhinestone, Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon and Mini Glue Dots

Brother-in-law's Card

Paper: Real Red, Brilliant Blue and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Brilliant Blue and Real Red

Stamps: Swirling Stars Jumbo Wheel and Red, White & Blue Jumbo Wheel
Accessories: Star Punch and Mini Glue Dots

Father's Day 2010

2010-06-21T17:10:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was Father's day, and this is the card I sent to my daddy.

Paper: Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White Card Stock and Maine Blueberry Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Miss Anya
Markers: Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue and Old Olive
Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Mega Oval Punch, Giga Oval Scallop Punch, Old Olive Brads and Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon

Little Sister's Birthday Card 2010

2010-06-15T16:35:00.005-05:00

This is the card I made for my little sister's birthday. I used Mojo Monday sketch #68 as my inspiration. This is a fairly old sketch, but I really liked the layout of it.

Paper: Certainly Celery, Whisper White Card Stock and Flowers For You Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black and Tempting Turquoise

Stamps: Totally Cool and Little dude
Markers: Blush Blossom, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise, Lovely Lilac, Regal Rose, Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, Pink Rhinestone Flowers, Mini Glue Dots, Quickie Glue Pen, Paper Snips and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Older Sister's Birthday Card 2010

2010-05-27T23:31:00.004-05:00

Here is the card I made for my older sister's birthday. I think it turned out really cute!

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Bella Rose Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: All-Year Cheer I, Hugs & Wishes and Parisbella
Markers: Real Red, Blush Blossom, Summer Sun, Brilliant Blue, Creamy Caramel, Going Gray and Basic Black

Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Versamark Pen, Heat & Stick Powder, Romantic Red Glitter and Red Gingham Ribbon

Mother's Day Cards 2010

2010-05-04T13:11:00.005-05:00

Mother's Day is this coming Sunday. Here are the cards I made for my mom and grandma. I got these ideas from splitcoaststampers.com.

Mom's Card
Paper: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Whisper White Card Stock and Prints Sampler
Ink: Regal Rose
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers, Absolutely Fabulous and All-Year Cheer II
Markers: Regal Rose and Certainly Celery
Accessories: Photo Corners Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon and Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon

Grandma's Card

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Candy Lane Designer Series Paper

Ink: Close to Cocoa and Riding Hood Red

Stamps: Baroque Motifs and Wonderful Favorites
Accessories: 5-Petal Flower Punch, Spring Flower Bouquet Punch, Corner Scallop Trim Punch, Border Scallop Trim Punch, 5/16” Neutrals Assortment Brad – Whisper White, 1/4” White Brads and Dimensionals

Easter Cards 2010

2010-04-01T14:36:00.013-05:00

Happy Easter! Here are the cards I made for my family.

Mom's Card (my own design)
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Pale Plum, Whisper White Card Stock and Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black and White Craft
Stamps: Miss Anya Dressy and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Markers: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Pale Plum, Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa and Lavender Glitter Pen
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Floral Fusion Die Cut, 5/16” Neutrals Assortment Brad – Whisper White and Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (used the backside – no polka dots)

Dad's Card (idea from splitcoaststampers.com)
Paper: Baja Breeze, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Serene Spring
Markers: Pretty in Pink, Only Orange, So Saffron, Old Olive, Ballet Blue, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Going Gray and Basic Black

Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Flower Fusion Too, Black Brad and Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Little Sister's Card (my own design)

Paper: Green Galore, Lavender Lace, Shimmery White Card Stock and Prints Pack

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Tags So Much
Markers: Pretty in Pink, Green Galore and Lavender Lace

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Easter Egg Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Grandma's Card (idea from splitcoaststampers.com)
Paper: So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White Card Stock and Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper

Ink: So Saffron and Wild Wasabi

Stamps: Glorious Gift
Accessories: So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Fire Rhinestones, Mini Glue Dots and Paper Snips

Older Sister's Card (my own design)

Paper: Cameo Coral, Apricot Appeal and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Large Happy Easter
Markers: Cameo Coral, Certainly Celery, Only Orange, Yoyo Yellow, Apricot Appeal, Creamy Caramel, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Lavender Lace, So Saffron and Basic Black

Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Rhinestone Flowers and Mini Glue Dots

Brother-in-law's Card (my own design)

Paper: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Sahara Sand, Whisper White Card Stock and Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black and Bashful Blue

Stamps: Bunny Hugs and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Markers: Sahara Sand and Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Corner Scallop Trim Punch, Border Scallop Trim Punch, Certainly Celery Twill Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

St. Patrick's Day Cards 2010

2010-03-17T10:45:00.010-05:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Grandma's Card (idea from splitcoaststampers.com)
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery and White Craft
Stamps: Pinch Proof, Polka Dot and Pinch Me Jumbo Wheel
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Wild Wasabi Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals and Glue Dots

Mom's Card (my own design)
Paper: Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi, Handsome Hunter, Whisper White Card Stock and St. Patrick's Day Paper
Ink: Wild Wasabi and Handsome Hunter
Stamps: Pinch Proof and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, Extra Jumbo Circle Punch, Easter Dew Drops, Creative Candy Circle and Mini Glue Dots

Dad's Card (idea from Stampin' Success magazine)
Paper: Creamy Caramel, Silver, Whisper White Card Stock, Patterns Pack II and Green Glitter Paper
Ink: Garden Green
Stamps: Go Green
Accessories: Mega Circle Punch, Super Jumbo Circle Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Silver Brads, Green Ribbon and Dimensionals

Little Sister's Card (my own design)
Paper: Glorious Green, Whisper White Card Stock and St. Patrick's Day Paper
Ink: StazOn Black and Glorious Green
Stamps: Pinch Proof and Lucky Swirl
Markers: Blush Blossom, Gable Green, Summer Sun and Olive Glitter Pen
Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Pewter Build-A-Brads and 1/2" Circle Punch

Older Sister's Card (my own design)
Paper: Green Galore, Silver and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Green Galore
Stamps: Go Green
Accessories: Giga Scallop Rectangle Punch, Mega Rectangle Punch, D'vine Swirl Embossing Folder and Shamrock Ribbon

Brother-in-law's Card (my own design)
Paper: Handsome Hunter, Gold and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Handsome Hunter
Stamps: Pinch Proof
Accessories: Giga Circle Punch, Shamrock Die Cut and White Magic Mesh

Daddy's Birthday 2010

2010-03-02T15:08:00.004-06:00

This is the card I sent my Dad for his birthday. I made this card back in 2007 but had never sent it out. I love it and thought that my dad would really like it too. It is a "guy" card because of the bugs and colors.

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Certainly Celery and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Certainly Celery and Tempting Turquoise
Stamps: Bugs & Kisses
Markers: Tempting Turquoise and Certainly Celery
Accessories: 1/2" Circle Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Silver Brads, Silver Organdy Ribbon, Paper Snips and Dimensionals

Valentine's Day Cards 2010

2010-02-09T17:21:00.012-06:00

Here are the cards I made for my family for Valentine's Day. I'm pretty proud of myself because most of them are my own designs. Enjoy!

Grandma's Card
Paper: Real Red, Gold and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Real Red
Stamps: Miss Anya Love and I {Love} Love Jumbo Wheel
Markers: Real Red, Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Black Floss and Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Little Sister's Card

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose, Whisper White Card Stock, Loves Me Designer Series Paper and Pink Glitter Paper

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Mwahbella with words and Well Scripted
Markers: Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose, Taken with Teal and Going Gray

Accessories: Oval Scallop Frame Die Cut, 1” Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch and Dimensionals

Mom's Card

Paper: Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts and I {Love} Love Jumbo Wheel
Accessories: Border Scallop Trim Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon and Dimensionals

Dad's Card

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip and White Craft

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts, Holidays & Wishes and For a Friend
Markers: Bashful Blue and Melon Mambo

Accessories: Border Pinking Hearts Punch, Bashful Blue Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Flower Fusion and White Brad

Older Sister's Card

Paper: Gable Green, Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal, Shimmery White Card Stock and Rainbow Sherbert Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black and Tempting Turquoise

Stamps: Unfrogettable and Grateful Greetings
Markers: Gable Green and Pink Glitter Pen

Accessories: Giga Scallop Circle Punch, Mega Circle Punch, Corner Pinking Hearts Punch and Border Pinking Hearts Punch

Brother-in-law's Card

Paper: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Bashful Blue

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts and Grateful Greetings
Accessories: Mega Scallop Heart Punch, Super Jumbo Heart Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Flower Fusion and Bashful Blue Brads

Buckle Card Birthday

2010-02-02T10:23:00.005-06:00

This is the card I made for my brother-in-law's birthday. A few years ago during one of Geeta's hostess clubs we made a buckle card, and I always wanted to make one using the SU Ahoy, Matey stamp set. So here is the creation I made. I think it turned out really cute. Hopefully my brother-in-law liked it.

Paper: Blue Bayou, Sahara Sand, Close to Cocoa and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Ahoy, Matey, For a Friend and Matey's Map Jumbo Wheel
Markers: Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Going Gray, Real Red, Summer Sun, Brilliant Blue and Basic Black
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Small Corner Rounder Punch, Watercolor Pencils and Paper Snips

Christmas Cards 2009 (part 2)

2010-01-04T15:35:00.017-06:00

These are the speciality cards I made this year. I started my Christmas cards early this year, so I was able to make individual cards for each immediate family member unlike last year where I did one card per couple.

Rosie's Card

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Green Glitter Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: A Cardinal Christmas
Markers: Real Red, Garden Green, Summer Sun and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Red Ribbon

Mom's Card

Paper: Always Artichoke, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black, Always Artichoke and Real Red
Stamps: A Cardinal Christmas and Cute & Curly
Markers: Real Red, Always Artichoke, Summer Sun and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Curly Label Punch, Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Xmas Red Stickles and Dimensionals

Dad's Card (Daddy's Little Girls)

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Prints Pack
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Cheery and Bright, Deck the halls and Bossy
Markers: Blush Blossom, Going Gray, Glorious Green, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Red Glitter Pen, Lavender Glitter Pen, Olive Glitter Pen, Silver Glitter Pen and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Red Geo Shapes Sparklers and Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon

Little Sister's Card

Paper: Real Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Kiwi Kiss
Stamps: All-Year Cheer III
Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Curly Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Small Corner Rounder Punch and Red & White Striped Ribbon

Grandma's Card

Paper: Real Red, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock and Merry Moments Design Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: All Holidays
Accessories: 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Square Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Sizzlits Little Leaves, White Gel Pen and Red Gingham Ribbon

Older Sister's Card

Paper: Going Gray, Night of Navy, Bashful Blue and Shimmery White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Rain Snow Shine
Markers: Blush Blossom, Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue, Night of Navy, Going Gray and Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Clear Circle Rhinestones, Snowflake Brads, Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Black Glitter Pen, Clear Glitter Pen and White Wide Organdy Ribbon

Brother-in-law's Card

Paper: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Merry Moments Design Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Holiday drink and Naughty or Nice
Markers: Real Red, Garden Green, Summer Sun and Going Gray
Accessories: Giga Scallop Oval Punch, Mega Oval Punch, Pewter Build-A-Brads, Xmas Red Stickles and Holly Stickles

Christmas Cards 2009 (part 1)

2010-01-04T10:46:00.008-06:00

These are the cards I made for Christmas this year. I used Shimmery White paper, so I took pictures with and without a flash to show the glitter of the paper as well as the glitter from the glitter pens I used.

Paper: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, and Shimmery White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Big On Christmas
Markers: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Glorious Green and Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Bashful Blue Brad, Black Glitter Pen, Snowflakes Embossing Folder and Night of Navy Grosgrain Ribbon

Paper: Glorious Green, Real Red and Shimmery White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Big On Christmas
Markers: Real Red, Glorious Green and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Real Red Brad, Gold Glitter Pen, Snow Dots Embossing Folder and Green Ribbon

Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Mellow Moss and Shimmery White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Big On Christmas
Markers: Elegant Eggplant and Mellow Moss
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Silver Brad, Lavender Glitter Pen, Silver Glitter Pen, Christmas Ornaments Embossing Folder and Elegant Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbon

Noah Lane Cross Stitch

2009-12-17T17:33:00.002-06:00

I finished the name cross stitch for my friend's baby boy...well he isn't a baby anymore. It only took me a year and a half for this one as well. I hoping my next one will be done in a year or less.

Thanksgiving Cards 2009

2009-12-02T13:21:00.012-06:00

These are the cards I made for Thanksgiving this year. I got most of these ideas from splitcoaststampers.com, but the turkey card idea was from the Stampin' Up! Success magazine.

Grandma's Card

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black, Versamark and Summer Sun
Stamps: Harvest Home, Baroque Motifs and Holidays & Wishes
Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Always Artichoke, Close to Cocoa, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel and Summer Sun
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Giga Circle Punch, Heat & Stick Powder, Romantic Red Glitter and D'vine Swirl Embossing Folder

Little Sister's Card

Paper: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Ruby Red, Really Rust, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Accessories: Boho Blossoms Punch, Double Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 3/4" Square Punch, Brown Ribbon, Seasonal Sayings Rub-Ons and Dimensionals

Mom's Card

Paper: Really Rust, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock and Autumn Vine Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Fall Harvest Wheel and Classic Thanksgiving
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Summer Sun and Basic Black

Accessories: Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder, Flower Assortment Brads, Flower Fusion and Silver Brads

Dad's Card

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Whisper White Card Stock and Prints Sampler
Ink: StazOn Black and Close to Cocoa
Stamps: Harvest Home and Weathered
Markers: Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Barely Banana and So Saffron

Accessories: Anitque Brass Eyelets, Hemp Twine, Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Older Sister's Card

Paper: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White Card Stock and Autumn Vine Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black, Basic Black and Versamark
Stamps: In Every Thing Give Thanks, Autumn Harvest and Fall Harvest Wheel
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Old Olive and Summer Sun

Accessories: Gold Emboss Powder and Paper Snips

Brother-in-law's Card

Paper: Bashful Blue, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: In Every Thing Give Thanks
Markers: Creamy Caramel, Bashful Blue and Ballet Blue
Accessories: Bashful Blue Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Halloween Cards 2009

2009-11-02T13:06:00.009-06:00

This year I made similar cards for everyone for Halloween...just in different colors. I got this idea from splitcoaststampers.

The info below is the same for each card:

Paper: Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Basic Black
Stamps: Batty for You
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Black Grosgrain Ribbon and Chills & Thrills Rub-ons

Paper: Perfect Plum Card Stock
Ink: Perfect Plum

Paper: Yoyo Yellow Card Stock

Paper: Going Gray Card Stock
Ink: Going Gray

Paper: Tangerine Tango Card Stock
Ink: Tangerine Tango

Paper: Kiwi Kiss Card Stock
Ink: Kiwi Kiss

Paper: Pumpkin Pie Card Stock
Ink: Pumpkin Pie

Jenn's Baby Shower

2009-09-15T10:58:00.004-05:00

This is the card I made for Jennifer's baby shower. She is having a girl and her baby's room theme is the rainforest. I thought using a frog would be fitting for this theme.

Paper: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Short & Sweet and The Greeting Farm - Down by the Pond
Markers: Certainly Celery
Accessories: Marvy Mega Circle Scallop Punch, Marvy Super Jumbo Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Pink Jeweled Flowers and Mini Glue Dots

Georgia Rose Cross Stitch

2009-09-03T16:58:00.003-05:00

I finally finished the name cross stitch for my friend's baby. It only took me a year and a half. Yea me! Too bad I still have two more to do. At least it will keep me busy.

It's A Boy!

2009-09-01T17:59:00.003-05:00

My cousin is having her first baby and this is the card I made for her baby shower. I got the idea from splitcoaststampers, but made a few modifications with the help of Jennifer, who came over this weekend to stamp.

Paper: Bashful Blue and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Bashful Blue
Stamps: Bundled in Love and Spring Pictograms
Markers: Going Gray and Bashful Blue
Accessories: Marvy Giga Circle Punch, Marvy Mega Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Star Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon, Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brads, Bashful Blue Brad and Dimensionals

Grandma's Birthday 2009

2009-08-21T13:23:00.003-05:00

This is the card I made for my Grandma's Birthday. She loves pigs and I found this cute Greeting Farm set with this pig.

Outside of Card

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White Card Stock and Berry Bliss Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black and Close to Cocoa
Stamps: The Greeting Farm - McSplendid Farm and Warmest Regards
Markers: Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose
Accessories: Scallop Circles #2 Die Cut, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Paper Piercer, Silver Brads, 5/8" Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon and Dimensionals

Inside of Card

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White Card Stock and Vellum
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Very Punny and Elegant Greetings
Markers: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose and Basic Black
Accessories: 1-1/4" Square Punch

Mom's Birthday 2009

2009-08-03T10:46:00.008-05:00

This is the card I made for my Mom's Birthday. It is my own design. I had bought the Scallop Oval Frame Die Cut and had been wanting to use it. So finally I did...I hope you like it.

Front of Card

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Versamark
Stamps: Fanciful Favorites and Itty Bitty Borders
Markers: Real Red, Basic Black and Red Spica Glitter Pen
Accessories: Oval Scallop Frame Die Cut, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Black Emboss Powder, Paper Snips, Dimensionals and Red & Black Polka Dot May Arts Ribbon

Close-up of the 3 Ladybugs (can't really see the glitter)

Close-up of one of the Ladybugs (can sorta see the glitter)

Inside of Card

Paper: Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Itty Bitty Borders, Outlined for Fun and Bugs & Kisses

Markers: Real Red, Basic Black and Red Spica Glitter Pen

Anniversary Cards 2009

2009-07-28T14:48:00.012-05:00

These are the cards that I made for my mom and dad's anniversary and my sister and brother-in-law's anniversary. My parents' card is so beautiful. And my sister's card is really cute. I hope you enjoy them.

Parents' Card

Paper: Perfect Plum, Silver and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Perfect Plum
Stamps: To Have & to Hold and Word on Word
Markers: Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Perfect Plum, Basic Black and Glitter Gelly Roll Pen
Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and Rhinestone Flowers

Closeup of the Bride & Groom

Sister & Brother-in-law's Card (outside)

Paper: Certainly Celery, Whisper White Card Stock and Spring Fling Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Elzybells - Girl & frog and Fairy tales HC
Markers: Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery, Green Galore, Gable Green, Glorious Green, Bashful Blue, Tempting Turquoise and Gold Spica Glitter Pen

Accessories: Marvy Giga Scallop Circle Punch, Marvy Mega Scallop Circle Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, White Gel Pen, Quickie Glue Pen, Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon and Dimensionals

Closeup of Girl & Frog
Inside of card

Paper: Certainly Celery, Barely Banana, Whisper White Card Stock and Spring Fling Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Hugs & Wishes and Elzybells - Knight & Princess

Markers: Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa, Lavender Lace, Barely Banana, Going Gray, Certainly Celery and Silver Spica Glitter Pen

Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Quickie Glue Pen and Silver Brads

Closeup of Knight & Princess

Shannon's Birthday Card

2009-07-27T17:47:00.005-05:00

My friend, Shannon, had a birthday around a week ago and this is the card I made for her. I thought it turned out cute and I got to use my awesome Spica glitter pens.

Paper: Pink Passion, Gable Green and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Cheers to You and Cosmobella
Markers: Real Red, Blush Blossom, Summer Sun, Gable Green, Old Olive, Brocade Blue, Close to Cocoa, Going Gray and Pink Spica Glitter Pen
Accessories: 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch and Dimensionals

Close-up of the Martini Glasses to see the Glitter

Close-up of the Cosmobella girl

4th of July Cards 2009

2009-07-03T11:52:00.012-05:00

These are the cards I made for Independence Day. This is the first time I have made 4th of July cards, and I think they turned out really cute.

Mom's card

Paper: Real Red, Brilliant Blue and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Real Red and Brilliant Blue
Stamps: Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel and All-Year Cheer II
Accessories: Large Star Punch, Star Punch, Versamark Pen, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and Quickie Glue Pen

Dad's card

Paper: Real Red, Brilliant Blue and Bashful Blue Card Stock
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel and Independence Day
Accessories: White Emboss Powder, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Large Star Punch, Star Punch and Quickie Glue Pen

Little sister's card

Paper: Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Gold and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black, Brilliant Blue and Real Red
Stamps: The Greeting Farm - Miss Anya, Independence Day and Swirling Stars Jumbo Wheel
Markers: Blush Blossom, Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Close to Cocoa and Sky Blue Spica Pen

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Red Geo Shapes Sparklers, Red Polka Dot May Arts Ribbon and Dimensionals

Closeup of Little sister's card

Grandma's card

Paper: Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Versamark

Stamps: Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel

Accessories: Heat & Stick Powder, Romantic Red Glitter, Clear Button, Thin Red Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch and Real Red Eyelets

Older sister's card

Paper: Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Silver and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Versamark

Stamps: Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel and Independence Day

Accessories: Silver Emboss Powder and Silver Organdy Ribbon

Brother-in-law's card

Paper: Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Night of Navy and Versamark

Stamps: Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel

Accessories: Large Star Punch, Star Punch, Mini Glue Dots, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and Red May Arts Grosgrain Ribbon

Congrats Graduate!

2009-06-30T09:49:00.003-05:00

My cousin just graduated from her medical residency training and this is the card that I made for her.

my own design with Jenn's help

Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Going Gray and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Bravo Burgundy
Stamps: Year after Year and All-Year Cheer III
Markers: Basic Black and Silver Spica Pen
Accessories: White May Arts Grosgrain Ribbon

Inside of card

Paper: Going Gray and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Bravo Burgundy
Stamps: Cute & Curly and Under the Weather
Markers: Creamy Caramel and Bravo Burgundy
Accessories: Curly Label Punch and Paper Snips

Father's Day 2009

2009-06-15T17:30:00.006-05:00

Yesterday I got together with my friend Jennifer to stamp. We both needed to work on Father's Day cards. This is the card I ended up making for my daddy. Thanks Jenn for all your input to help make this card great!

my own design with Jenn's help

Paper: Going Gray, Brocade Blue Card Stock and Prestwick Design Series Paper
Ink: Night of Navy
Stamps: Dad's Day
Accessories: Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware, Gray May Arts Grosgrain Ribbon and Designer Label Punch

Inside of card

Paper: Brocade Blue and Going Gray Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Night of Navy
Stamps: Dad's Day and Totally Tool
Markers: Chocolate Chip and Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Paper Snips

Happy Birthday, Little Dude!

2009-06-11T13:00:00.004-05:00

This is the birthday card I made for my younger sister. I love the Miss Anya stamps from The Greeting Farm. They are so cute. I got this idea from splitcoaststampers.com.

Paper: Apricot Appeal, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Whisper White Card Stock and Rainbow Sherbet Design Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: The Greeting Farm - Miss Anya and Warmest Regards
Markers: Blush Blossom, Apricot Appeal, Gable Green, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise, Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Daisy Punch, Green Galore Brad and Dimensionals

Happy Birthday, Sis!

2009-05-27T18:40:00.003-05:00

This is the birthday card I made for my older sister. I thought she would appreciate it because we both like to lounge in our pajamas when we hang out at Christmas time. I also used two of her favorite colors: green and purple.

Paper: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black, Always Artichoke and Elegant Eggplant
Stamps: Sketch It, Just B and Pmsabella
Markers: Real Red, Blush Blossom, Really Rust, Barely Banana, So Saffron, Sage Shadow, Old Olive, Bordering Blue, Elegant Eggplant, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Going Gray and Basic Black

Mother's Day Cards 2009

2009-05-14T09:46:00.005-05:00

Here are the card I made for my mom and grandma for Mother's Day.

Grandma's Card (my own design)

Paper: Basic Black, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black, Basic Black and Garden Green
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers, Polka Dot and All Holidays
Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut, Trio Flower Punch, Stampin' Up! Valet Ribbon Originals, May Arts Polka Dot Ribbon, Eastern Elegance Rub-ons, Black Brads and Mini Glue Dots

Mom's Card

Paper: Bashful Blue and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Bashful Blue
Stamps: Smorgasborders and Fancy Flexible Phrases
Markers: Bashful Blue
Accessories: Marvy Giga Oval Scallop Punch, Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Silver Geo Shape Sparklers, Textile Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and May Arts Ribbon

Thinking of You, Grandma

2009-04-23T17:27:00.006-05:00

I made this card for my Grandma. She loves red, so I had to make sure that there was some in this card. I think it turned out really cute and it is the first time I have used this Elzybell stamp.

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Bella Rose Design Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: All-Year Cheer I and Elzybells - Girl on swing

Markers: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip and Basic Black

Accessories: With Love Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Red Geo Shapes Sparklers and Quickie Glue Pen

Easter Cards 2009

2009-04-08T12:51:00.032-05:00

I can't believe that I am posting these cards early. Yea me!!! These are the cards I made for my family for Easter. I got a lot of these ideas from splitcoaststampers.com, but did make some modifications to each. I think they all turned out really cute. I would also like to thank Jennifer for letting me use her new Bigz Top Note Die Cut from Stampin' Up!. I love it so much...as I'm sure you will see from the pictures. I can't wait until mine comes in.

Grandma's Card

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Apricot Appeal and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink and Wild Wasabi
Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly and All Holidays
Accessories: Marvy Giga Oval Scallop Punch, Marvy Mega Oval Scallop Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Flower Assortment Brads, Quickie Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Dad's Card

Paper: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Ballet Blue, Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery
Stamps: Glorious Gift
Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut and Textile Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Mom's Card

Paper: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Bunny Hugs and All Holidays
Markers: Pretty in Pink, Pink Passion, Rose Red, Yoyo Yellow, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise, Lavender Lace and Creamy Caramel
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Key Tag Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Marvy Extra Jumbo Square Punch, Paper Snips and Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Little Sister's Card

Paper: Lavender Lace, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Lavender Lace
Stamps: Bunny Hugs, All-Year Cheer I and Fine Lace
Markers: Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst, Barely Banana, Lavender Lace, Certainly Celery and Bashful Blue

Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut and Pink Flower Rhinestones

Brother-in-law's Card

Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White Card Stock and Spring Fling Design Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Black and Night of Navy

Stamps: Bunny Hugs and All-Year Cheer I

Markers: Creamy Caramel and Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die Cut and May Arts Ribbon

Older Sister's Card

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Summer Sun and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black and Summer Sun

Stamps: Serene Spring and Fancy Flexible Phrases

Markers: Pretty in Pink, Only Orange, Apricot Appeal, Summer Sun, Garden Green, Creamy Caramel and Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Large Oval Punch and Green Sparkle Flower

Techniques: Sponging

Close-up Picture since my other picture seemed blurry

St. Patrick's Day Cards 2009

2009-03-31T16:56:00.012-05:00

Here are the cards I made for St. Patrick's Day this year. I actually made 3 of these last year, but didn't complete them in time to send. I got many of these ideas from splitcoaststampers.com.

Older Sister's Card

Paper: Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Wild Wasabi and Versamark
Stamps: Pinch Proof and Pinch Me Jumbo Wheel
Accessories: Dimensionals, Scallop Circle Punch, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon and White Emboss Powder

Brother-in-law's Card

Paper: Glorious Green and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Glorious Green
Stamps: Pinch Proof
Accessories: Marvy Giga Scalloped Oval Punch, Marvy Mega Scalloped Oval Punch, D'vine Swirl Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Dimensionals and Gold Holiday Trim

Grandma's Card

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Wild Wasabi
Stamps: Pinch Proof
Accessories: Marvy Giga Scalloped Oval Punch, Marvy Mega Scalloped Oval Punch and Wild Wasabi Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Little Sister's Card

Paper: Creamy Caramel, Mellow Moss, Certainly Celery, Whisper White Card Stock and Certainly Celery Design Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black and Mellow Moss
Stamps: All-Year Cheer III and St. Patty Beer Riley Moose
Markers: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Certainly Celery, Mellow Moss and Glorious Green

Accessories: Dimensionals and Ice Square Rhinestones

Mom's Card

Paper: Glorious Green, Gable Green and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Glorious Green

Stamps: Pinch Proof

Accessories: Floral Borders Cuttlebug Die Cut and Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon

Dad's Card (my own design)

Paper: Garden Green and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Whisper White Craft

Stamps: Pinch Proof

Accessories: Holiday Inspirations Ribbon

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

2009-03-04T17:38:00.003-06:00

This is the card I made for my dad's birthday. It's my own design and I think it turned out really cute.

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Sage Shadow, Handsome Hunter and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Under the Stars, To Have & to Hold and Birthday Whimsy
Markers: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Sage Shadow and Handsome Hunter
Accessories: Distressed Stripes Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and Gold Cord

Veronica's Birthday Card

2009-03-03T10:44:00.003-06:00

My friend, Veronica, had a birthday in February, but like always I was running late getting her card done. So I had to make her a belated card.

Front of Card (she loves monkeys)

Inside of Card

Paper: Soft Sky, Gable Green and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Older & Wiser

Markers: Gable Green, Tempting Turquoise, Yoyo Yellow, Blush Blossom, Green Galore, Close to Cocoa and Going Gray

Accessories: Glue Dots

Valentine's Day Cards 2009

2009-02-23T17:27:00.008-06:00

Here are the Valentine's Day cards I made this year for my family. Some our my own design and others are ideas that I again got from splitcoaststampers.com.

Grandma's Card

Paper: Basic Black, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Olive You
Markers: Real Red and Basic Black
Accessories: Marvy Giga Circle Punch, Marvy Mega Circle Scallop Punch, Black Grosgrain Ribbon, X-mas Red Stickles and White Gel Pen

Mom's Card

Paper: Going Gray, Regal Rose and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Happy Heart Day
Markers: Going Gray, Certainly Celery, Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Tag Punch, Small Tag Punch, Silver Eyelet, Silver Cord and Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon

Dad's Card (my own design)

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Versamark Pen
Stamps: Pun Fun and Fancy Flexible Phrases
Markers: Blush Blossom
Accessories: Heat & Stick Powder, Turquoise Fine Cosmo Glitter, White Magic Mesh, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Small Oval Punch, Marvy Mega Square Punch and Marvy Giga Square Punch

Little Sister's Card (my own design)

Paper: Yoyo Yellow, Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Pacific Point
Stamps: Just Celebrate, Pictograms and Elzybells Hugs
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Blush Blossom, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise and Yoyo Yellow

Accessories: Giga Oval Scallop Punch, Mega Oval Punch, Super Jumbo Heart Punch and Ribbon from Stamp Salado

Older Sister's Card (my own design)

Paper: Lovely Lilac, Silver and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black, Lovely Lilac and Versamark
Stamps: Tags So Much and Happy Heart Day
Markers: Lovely Lilac, Lavender Spica Glitter Pen and Silver Spica Glitter Pen
Accessories: Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Quickie Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Tag Punch, Small Tag Punch, Silver Cord and Silver Organdy Ribbon

Brother-in-law's Card

Paper: So Saffron, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Happy Heart Day
Markers: Going Gray, Sage Shadow, So Saffron and Handsome Hunter
Accessories: Wrought Iron Border Punch, Creative Memories Heart Punches, So Saffron Brad and Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon

Christmas Cards 2008 (part 2)

2009-02-09T11:12:00.007-06:00

These are the Christmas cards I made for my immediate family. Most of the cards came from ideas I got off of splitcoaststampers.com.

Little Sister's Card

Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Gold and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Bravo Burgundy, Rose Red, Regal Rose and Versamark
Stamps: Many Merry Messages and Snowflakes
Accessories: Gold Emboss Powder, Gold Brads, Snow Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, McGill Giant Snowflake Punch, Quickie Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Older Sister and Brother-in-law's Card

Paper: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Silver and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Pacific Point, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy and Versamark
Stamps: Peaceful Wishes and Snowflakes

Accessories: Silver Emboss Powder, Silver Brads, Key Tag Punch, Snowflake Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, McGill Giant Snowflake Punch, Quickie Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Mom and Dad's Card

Paper: Garden Green, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black and Real Red

Stamps: A Cardinal Christmas

Markers: Real Red, Summer Sun, Garden Green and Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Just My Type Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and Scallop Edge Punch

Grandma's Card

Paper: Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black, Handsome Hunter and Versamark

Stamps: A Cardinal Christmas

Markers: Real Red, Summer Sun, Handsome Hunter and Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon, Key Tag Punch, Marvy Giga Circle Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and X-mas Red Stickles

Close-up of Grandma's Cardinal

Christmas Cards 2008 (part 1)

2009-02-09T10:59:00.004-06:00

Here are the cards I made for Christmas this year. I got the idea for these Christmas tree cards from one of Geeta's Hostess clubs from a year or so ago. It uses faux embossing.

Paper: Night of Navy and Silver Card Stock
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: Snow Swirled
Accessories: Silver Emboss Powder and Sticky Strip

Paper: Handsome Hunter, Riding Hood Red and Gold Card Stock
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: Snow Swirled
Accessories: Gold Emboss Powder and Sticky Strip

Paper: Glorious Green, Real Red and Gold Card Stock
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: Snow Swirled
Accessories: Gold Emboss Powder and Sticky Strip

Paper: Garden Green, Real Red and Gold Card Stock
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: Snow Swirled
Accessories: Gold Emboss Powder and Sticky Strip

Halloween Cards 2008

2009-02-04T20:33:00.013-06:00

Man...I am a bad blogger. Thanks for pointing that out Jenn. I am now trying to do catch-up on the cards I actually made in 2008. How time flies. Below are the cards I made for my family for Halloween. Some of the ideas came from splitcoaststamers.com and all the others are mine.

Little Sister's Card

Paper: Not Quite Navy, Soft Sky, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Basic Black
Stamps: Hanna Stamps - Witch On Broom Riley and Halloween Backgrounds
Markers: Not Quite Navy, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Summer Sun, Going Gray and Basic Black
Accessories: Chills and Thrills Rub-ons, Scallop Edge Punch and Black Brads

Brother-in-law's Card (my own design)

Paper: Yoyo Yellow, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Accessories: Chills and Thrills Rub-ons, Marvy Mega Square Punch, Spiderweb Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and Whisper White Chalk

Older Sister's Card (my own design) - I love this card!

Paper: Basic Black, Only Orange and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and So Saffron
Stamps: Tableau of Terror
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Green Galore, Gable Green, Only Orange, So Saffron, Summer Sun, Real Red, Lavender Lace, Going Gray and Basic Black

Accessories: Black Magic Mesh

Close-up Picture:

I love how this turned out even though it took awhile to color

Grandma's Card

Paper: Designer Series Paper - Ghostly Greetings, Basic Black, Perfect Plum, Pumpkin Pie, Kiwi Kiss and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Basic Black, Perfect Plum and Kiwi Kiss

Stamps: Batty for You and Pictograms

Accessories: Tag Punch, Small Tag Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Designer Label Punch and Black Gingham Ribbon

Mom's Card (my own design)

Paper: Night of Navy, Brocade Blue, Yoyo Yellow, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Best Fiends and Halloween Backgrounds

Markers: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Night of Navy, Brocade Blue, Green Galore, Going Gray and Basic Black

Accessories: Chills and Thrills Rub-ons, Amuse Creative Candy Clear Circle Sticker, My Way Punch, Word Window Punch and Marvy Extra Jumbo Circle Punch

Dad's Card

Paper: More Mustard, Old Olive, Vintage Violet, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black and Basic Black

Stamps: Best Fiends and Canvas

Accessories: Jumbo Brads, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch and Vintage Violet Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon

August Birthday Cards 2008

2008-09-22T19:20:00.002-05:00

Below are the cards I made for my Grandma and Mom for their August birthdays. The first card I totally CASE'd from one of the many blogs I read (Heartfeltgreetings). I saw this card and loved it, so I had to make a similar one for my grandma. She loves red and I just thought it was such a great idea. The other card is one I made for my mom. This card idea came from splitcoaststampers.com.

Grandma's Card

Paper: Only Orange, Real Red, Garden Green and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Only Orange
Stamps: Tart & Tangy, Little Pieces and All-Year Cheer II
Accessories: Markers - Real Red and Garden Green, White Gel Pen, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Silver Cord, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and Red Organdy Polka Dot Ribbon

Mom's Card

Paper: Groovy Guava, Sahara Sand and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Cameo Coral
Stamps: Embrace Life, Just Celebrate and Spunky Spots Jumbo Wheel
Accessories: Markers - Cameo Coral and Basic Black, 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch, 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Crafter's Tool Kit-Paper Piercing Tool and Groovy Guava Double-Stitched Ribbon

Mother's Day Cards 2008

2008-08-26T16:54:00.003-05:00

Here are the cards I made for my mom and grandma for Mother's Day. Granted they were a little late, but I hand delivered them in June, so I think that makes up for the lateness. However I'm not sure that they would agree. Again I got these ideas from splitcoaststampers...Enjoy!

Grandma's Card

Paper: Purely Pomengranate and Pretty in Pink Card Stock

Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White and Versamark

Stamps: A Beautiful Thing and All Holidays

Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Platinum Stickles, Petal Pink Liquid Pearls, Scallop Circle Punch and Marvy Mega Circle Scallop Punch

Mom's Card

Paper: Bashful Blue, Apricot Appeal and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Bashful Blue and Apricot Appeal

Stamps: Enjoy Every Moment, All Holidays and Daisy Dash Jumbo Wheel

Accessories: Photo Corners Punch, Bashful Blue Brads, Apricot Appeal Brads and Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Baby Shower Card

2008-08-15T15:28:00.009-05:00

We had a Baby Shower for my friend, Amy, back in April. Even though this was going to be her second baby, I wanted to throw her a shower since she was having a boy this time. She had decorated the baby's room with a safari animal theme, so I made this card for her using the cute giraffe from SU Bundle of Joy.

Paper: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Bundle of Joy and Bundled in Love
Accessories: Markers – Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery and Bashful Blue and D’vine Swirl Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Dad's Birthday Card 2008

2008-08-14T10:49:00.002-05:00

My Dad's Birthday is in March and I wanted to make him a special card, since I usually don't get it to him until after his birthday. Well my dad loves his John Deere riding lawnmower. He would put on his John Deere hat and head out to mow almost every weekend when I was little. I think this is because he got his "alone/quiet" time when he was out mowing the lawn. I feel for him...it's hard to get alone/quiet time with 3 daughters and a wife. So I thought what would be better than a card with a tractor that looks like a John Deere. I got the idea for this card from splitcoaststampers.

Paper: Glorious Green, Yoyo Yellow, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Basic Black
Stamps: By Land, Fresh Fillers and Outlined for Fun
Accessories: Markers – Glorious Green, Yoyo Yellow and Basic Black and Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Techniques: Sponging

Valentine's Day Cards 2008

2008-08-13T17:58:00.012-05:00

Here are the cards I made this year for my family for Valentine's Day! I got a lot of the ideas from splitcoaststampers.

This is the card I made for my older sister. I loved this stamp. I saw it on the Stamping Bella website. I thought it was so cute, so I had to order it. This was my favorite card of the ones I made, but naturally my sister thought my Mom's card (see below) was really cute. Go figure. I punched out the hearts on the background and taped each one individually. Also I don't know if you can tell from the picture, but I used the clear Spica Glitter Pen on the martini glass.

Paper: Rose Red, Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Valentini (Stamping Bella) and Fancy Flexible Phrases

Accessories: Markers - Rose Red, Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink and Going Gray, Spica Glitter Pens - Clear, and Creative Memories 3/4" Heart Punch

This is the card I made for my younger sister. I finally used some of the really cute ribbon that I ordered from one of Jody Morrow's ribbon shares.

Paper: Pink Passion and Pretty in Pink Card Stock
Ink: Pink Passion and Whisper White
Stamps: Mini Medleys and Noteworthy
Accessories: Creative Memories Heart Punches (1-½”, 1-¼” and 1”), Small Oval Punch, May Arts Ribbon, and Heart Blocks Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

This is the card I made for my Mom. I used lots of glitter on it because I love glitter. I think it turned out pretty cute.

Paper: Basic Black, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Happy Heart Day
Accessories: Markers - Pretty in Pink, Tag Punch, Small Tag Punch, Quickie Glue Pen, and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

This is the card I made for my Grandma. She loves red, so naturally I had to use lots of red. And of course black and white always go well with red.

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Basic Black
Stamps: Olive You and So Swirly Jumbo Wheel
Accessories: Markers - Real Red, Ticket Corner Punch, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon and Xmas Red Stickles
Techniques: Sponging

This is the card I made for my Dad. Again I used lots of red, black and white.

Paper: Basic Black, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Olive You
Accessories: SU Markers – Real Red, Going Gray and Basic Black, Spica Glitter Pens – Red, White Gel Pen, Marvy Giga Scalloped Circle Punch, Marvy Mega Circle Punch, Black Gingham Ribbon, Xmas Red Stickles and Heart Blocks Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Finally is the card I made for my brother-in-law.

Paper: Always Artichoke, Creamy Caramel, Mellow Moss and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Mellow Moss
Stamps: Olive You and Background Basics
Accessories: Markers – Real Red and Always Artichoke, Spots & Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Ticket Corner Punch, Photo Corners Punch, Dimensionals and Silver Brads

MIA

2008-08-12T09:51:00.006-05:00

Hey Everyone - Long Time, No Blog, huh? Well the only person I can blame is myself. I got too busy with work and planning my work sabbatical that I haven't been blogging. But let me tell you...getting 8 weeks off from work and heading to Hawaii was definitely worth it (see pics below). I had a great time. It was so beautiful there. But now that I'm back, I'll be better about keeping up with my blog.

February 2008 Bumper Card

2008-08-11T16:42:00.003-05:00

As you can see, I'm totally playing catch up with my cards. They were made...just not blogged. Below is the card I sent out for my February Bumper card.

Paper: Gable Green, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Pretty in Pink
Stamps: Olive You and Love Swirls Wheel
Accessories: Markers – Regal Rose and Gable Green, and Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon

One More Christmas Creation

2008-08-08T11:22:00.007-05:00

I forgot to post one of my christmas creations. This bag was made for my older sister. I learned how to make it from one of Geeta's classes at Stamp Salado. I thought it was a really neat idea and it was perfect to use to wrap a bracelet I had gotten her from Costa Rica.

February Birthday

2008-03-07T11:50:00.002-06:00

I made this card for my friend's birthday. I actually designed this card awhile back and a group of my friends' loved it. I promised each of them that they would get this card for their birthdays in the color they wanted. Too bad it has taken two years to get them done. Here is the one she wanted.

Paper: Rose Red, Lavender Lace, Elegant Eggplant, Not Quite Navy, Taken with Teal, Glorious Green, and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Totally Cool
Accessories: Markers - Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Lavender Lace, Elegant Eggplant, Note Quite Navy, Taken with Teal, Glorious Green, Almost Amethyst, and Blush Blossom, Creative Memories 3/4" Hexagon Punch, SU Daisy Punch, and Silver Brads

It's A Girl

2008-02-29T14:58:00.004-06:00

I made this card for one of my friend’s baby shower. She is going to have a little girl, so I used the Word on Word stamp set. I just love this set.

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Pretty in Pink
Stamps: Bundled in Love and Word on Word
Accessories: Markers – Chocolate Chip, Light Pink Gingham Ribbon, and D’vine Swirl Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

I'm Such a Bad Blogger

2008-02-25T11:32:00.007-06:00

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I'm really behind on my cards due to the fact that I was in China for work from the end of January to the beginning of February (3 weeks). I know, I know...it's now the end of February and I still haven't posted any new crafts. Well I have not had time since I got back to get any cards made. I still haven't done my Valentine's Day cards or my bumper card for this month yet (sorry Sharon). I'm working on them as we speak, but I thought that I could post a few pics from my trip to China. I had a great time even though naturally they had the worst winter in 50 years while I was there. Please enjoy the pictures.

My Celebrity Look-Alikes

2008-02-12T15:09:00.000-06:00

I saw this on one of the blogs that I frequently look at. I thought it was hilarious. So I thought, "What the hey...I'll give it a try." I don't necessarily agree that I look the most like Katie Holmes, but it's good for a laugh. Let me know what you think.

January 2008 Bumper Card

2008-01-15T17:19:00.001-06:00

I wanted to do a winter theme card for my January Bumper card, even though it is not cold here in Texas. I also wanted to use the COPIC Spica Glitter Pens that Geeta gave me for Christmas.

Paper: Basic Black, Lavender Lace, Brushed Silver and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Whisper White
Stamps: Winter Girl (Elzybells) and Polar Pals
Accessories: Stampin' Up! Markers - Blush Blossom and Only Orange, COPIC Spica Glitter Pens - Lavender, Black, Silver and Clear, Marvy Giga Square Scallop Punch, Marvy Mega Square Scallop Punch, Key Tag Punch, Snowflake Brads, May Arts Ribbon, Diamond Stickles and Snowflakes Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Thank you, Aunt Jerry

2008-01-14T17:57:00.001-06:00

My aunt made me a beautiful full size quilt for no special reason...just to do it. I love it so much. She put so much time and effort into it. I wish I had a picture of it to post at this time, but I don't. I made her a thank you card...that was the least I could do, right?

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Pretty in Pink and Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Little Flowers, Seeing Spots, and Noteworthy
Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1-3/8” Circle Punch, 1-1/4” Circle Punch, Pretty in Pink Brad, May Arts Polka Dot Ribbon and Bloom Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Christmas Cards 2007 (part 2)

2008-01-09T15:48:00.001-06:00

Now on to the extra cards for immediate family and friends! I have to thank Geeta for tuning me into all the blog sites she visits. I got a few of these ideas from other bloggers. I also got many of them from splitcoaststampers.com. One was from Stamp Salado where Geeta teaches classes. I did have one card that was completely my own design...yea! My goal for this next year is to work on creating my own designs for cards and not casing so many. It was just easier to case this year, since I had a limited amount of time to finish before heading out of town for Christmas Break. Enjoy!

Mom's Card

Paper: Handsome Hunter, Bravo Burgundy, Brushed Silver and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Handsome Hunter
Stamps: Peaceful Wishes and Warmest Regards
Accessories: Markers - Real Red, Xmas Red Stickles, Wide White Organdy Ribbon, Silver Cord, and Textile Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Dad's Card

Paper: Night of Navy and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: Snow Flurries and Sincere Salutations
Accessories: White Embossing Powder and Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
Techniques: Embossing

Little Sister's Card

Paper: Gable Green, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black, Gable Green and Glorious Green
Stamps: Pucker up (Elzybells), Holly (Elzybells), Holidays & Wishes and Polka Dot

Accessories: Markers - Blush Blossom, Gable Green, Glorious Green, Real Red and Chocolate Chip, May Arts Red Polka Dot Ribbon, Marvy Giga Scalloped Oval Punch, Marvy Mega Oval Punch, White Gel Pen and Xmas Red Stickles

Big Sister's Card

Paper: Real Red, Green Galore and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: VersamarkStamps: Witch Shoes (Stampendous!)
Accessories: Markers - Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, and Green Galore, Black Embossing Powder, Stampendous! Class A'Peel Stickers - Chainletter Christmas Gold and Geo Shapes Sparklers Red and Green and May Arts Red Ribbon

Techniques: Embossing

Brother-in-law's Card

Paper: Soft Sky, Sage Shadow, Certainly Celery and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black, Certainly Celery, and Whisper White

Stamps: Big on Christmas and Bold Snowflakes Jumbo Wheel

Accessories: Markers - Certainly Celery, Going Gray, Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie, Photo Corners Punch, Silver Brads, Snowflake Brad, May Arts Ribbon and Red Stickles

Techniques: Sponging

Grandma's Card

Paper: Always Artichoke, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Always Artichoke

Stamps: Peaceful Wishes

Accessories: Markers - Real Red, Xmas Red Stickles and Real Red Eyelets

Aunt & Uncle's Card

Paper: Real Red, Old Olive, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Jolliest Time of the Year

Accessories: Markers - Real Red, Basic Black and Blush Blossom, Liquid Applique - White, Diamond Stickles and Golden Rod Stickles

Aunt & Uncle's Card

Paper: Garden Green, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black, Garden Green and Whisper White

Stamps: Naughty or Nice

Accessories: Markers - Real Red, Basic Black and Blush Blossom, Liquid Applique - White, Paper Crimper and Ticket Corner Punch

Aunt's Card

Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Brushed Gold and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Always Artichoke and Bravo Burgundy

Stamps: Peaceful Wishes

Accessories: Gold Organdy Ribbon

Cousin's Card

Paper: Bordering Blue, Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black and Whisper White

Stamps: Naughty or Nice

Accessories: Markers - Real Red, Basic Black and Blush Blossom, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, and Black Diamond Stickles

Cousin's Card

Paper: Blue Bayou, Soft Sky and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Whisper White, Blue Bayou and Soft Sky

Stamps: Punch Pals and Cold Play

Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Scallop Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Ice Circle Rhinestone and Blue Bayou Double-Stitched Ribbon

Techniques: Embossing

FRIENDS' CARDS

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black, Only Orange, Regal Rose, Wild Wasabi and Versamark

Stamps: Cold Play, Short & Sweet and Snow Jumbo Wheel

Accessories: Paper Snips, Word Window Punch, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder and May Arts Ribbon - Pink and White Striped and Green and White Striped

Techniques: Embossing

Paper: Soft Sky and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black, Soft Sky and Ballet Blue

Stamps: Punch Pals

Accessories: Markers - Ballet Blue, Only Orange and Basic Black, Bashful Blue Brads, Soft Sky Double-Stitched Ribbon, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, and Ticket Corner Punch and Paper Snips

Techniques: Sponging and Tearing

Paper: Handsome Hunter, Sage Shadow and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Handsome Hunter and Whisper White

Stamps: Peaceful Wishes and Short & Sweet

Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, White Gel Pen and Silver Cord

Paper: Basic Black, Ballet Blue and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black, Ballet Blue and Whisper White

Stamps: Frosty and Whirly-Twirly Standard Wheel

Accessories: Markers - Going Gray, Glorious Green, Real Red, Ballet Blue, Only Orange and Basic Black, 1-1/4" Square Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, McGill 1-3/16" Snowflake Punch, Black Brads, Crystal and Diamond Stickles, and Snowflakes Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Techniques: Sponging

My Own Design

Paper: Night of Navy, Brushed Silver and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Jolliest Time of the Year
Accessories: Markers – Going Gray, Night of Navy, Only Orange and Chocolate Chip, Stampendous! Class A’Peel Stickers – Geo Shapes Sparklers Silver and Chainletter Holidays Silver, Marvy Giga Scalloped Circle Punch, Marvy Mega Circle Punch and Diamond Stickles

Christmas Cards 2007 (part 1)

2008-01-08T15:50:00.000-06:00

So this year I decided that I was going to only do two kinds of Christmas cards, unlike last year where I made all of them different. However, I was unable to stick to my plan...I had too many ideas in my head. So what I did was made all the cards the same for everyone except my immediate family and close friends. The card design I chose to use for everyone but immediate family was an idea from the Stamp Salado store where Geeta has classes. I was going to emboss the front of the card, but after embossing only 3 cards I realized that was too much work in the short amount of time I had. So instead, I used Platinum Stickles on the snowflakes.

Paper: Night of Navy and Brushed Silver Card Stock
Ink: Encore! Silver
Stamps: Wishing You a Magical Holiday Season (Inkadinkado)
Accessories: Silver Embossing Power
Techniques: Embossing

Paper: Night of Navy and Brushed Silver Card Stock
Ink: Encore! Silver
Stamps: Wishing You a Magical Holiday Season (Inkadinkado)
Accessories: Platinum Stickles

December Bumper Card

2008-01-07T11:17:00.000-06:00

Here is my December Bumper card. I got this idea from splitcoaststampers.com. I did modify it a little. I also used a technique that I learned in one of Geeta's Amuse classes...using liquid applique and glitter. It makes the snow sparkly and "crunchy."

Paper: Sahara Sand, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Only Orange and Whisper White
Stamps: Cold Play and Polka Dots & Paisley
Accessories: Markers - Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue and Pretty in Pink, Scallop Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Photo Corners Punch, Silver Brads, Liquid Applique - White, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and Petal Pink Liquid Pearls

Thanksgiving Cards 2007

2007-12-19T12:00:00.001-06:00

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone and it's almost Christmas time. Man how time flies. Below are the cards I made for my family and Geeta for Thanksgiving. These are my first Thanksgiving cards. I didn’t have Thanksgiving stamps last year. Along with Stampin’ Up! Stamps, I used some Amuse stamps that I purchased during one of Geeta’s Amuse classes in Salado. The Amuse cards are my own designs, but the other ideas came from splitcoaststampers.com. I hope you enjoy these.

Paper: Apricot Appeal, Bravo Burgundy, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Give Thanks, Fancy Flexible Phrases, and Canvas
Accessories: Photo Corners Punch, Twine (Hemp) - Not seen in picture...I tied it through the eyelets, and Jumbo Eyelets
Techniques: Masking and Sponging

Paper: Blue Bayou, Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black, Blue Bayou and Ruby Red

Stamps: Autumn Harvest, Give Thanks, and Crosshatch

Accessories: Photo Corners Punch, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Vintage Brads, Blue Bayou Double-Stitched Ribbon, Markers - Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, More Mustard, Really Rust, Ruby Red, and Old Olive and Small Safety Pin

Techniques: Masking

Paper: Mellow Moss, Bashful Blue and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black, Basic Black and Mellow Moss

Stamps: Pilgrim Boy (Amuse), Pilgrim Girl (Amuse), Holidays & Wishes and Polka Dot

Accessories: Markers - Blush Blossom and Summer Sun, May Arts White Ruffle Ribbon, Marvy Giga Scalloped Oval Punch, Marvy Mega Oval Punch, and Gold Stickles

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Tom Turkey (Amuse) and Pictograms
Accessories: Markers - Real Red, Close to Cocoa, Really Rust, More Mustard, Ruby Red, and Pumpkin Pie, May Arts Green and Orange Striped Ribbon, Large Oval Punch (SU), Marvy Giga Scalloped Circle Punch, Marvy Mega Circle Punch, and Traffic Jam Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Paper: Always Artichoke, More Mustard, Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black, Always Artichoke and Chocolate Chip

Stamps: Thankful Season and Baroque

Accessories: Markers - Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Always Artichoke, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Elegant Eggplant, Key Tag Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, White Grosgrain Ribbon, and Gold Eyelets

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Purely Pomegranate, Really Rust, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black and Really Rust

Stamps: Thankful Season and Print Pattern

Accessories: Markers - Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie, Glorious Green, Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, Real Red, Ruby Red, Perfect Plum, Summer Sun, Old Olive, Garden Green, Creamy Caramel and Close to Cocoa , Key Tag Punch, and May Arts White Polka Dot Ribbon

Paper: Ruby Red, Really Rust, More Mustard and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamps: Classic Thanksgiving (Stampendous)

Accessories: Markers - Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Ruby Red, and Close to Cocoa, and Wrought Iron Corner Slot Punch

November Bumper Card

2007-12-19T01:19:00.001-06:00

I made a Thanksgiving card for my November Bumper card. Bet you can't guess what kind of card I will make in December. Anyway, I made a matchbook card with an idea I got off of splitcoaststampers.com. I think it turned out really cute.

Paper: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Blue Bayou
Stamps: Give Thanks
Accessories: Markers – Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Going Gray and Glorious Green, White Floss, and Scallop Cutting Blade
Techniques: Matchbook card and Masking

Tagged for the 1st Time

2007-12-17T15:35:00.000-06:00

I have been tagged by Geeta...and for the 1st time. So here goes nothin'.

The rules of the game:

Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog, we all want to know them.
Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Seven random/weird facts about me....I probably could do more than seven, but I don't want to bore anyone.

I collect Ernies. You know Ernie from Sesame Street. I don't know why but I do. I think he is so cute. I have a bookcase in my craft room that is filled with Ernies that my parents, sisters and friends have given to me.
Before I moved to Texas I hated Sour Cream and BBQ sauce. Needless to say that after living here I now love these 2 things and can't believe I wouldn't eat them before.
I blush to admit this one but I love High School Musical and the Cheetah Girls. I own the movies and the CDs. But I guess that is expected because I love to watch musicals...and these are modern day musicals.
I love to dance. I took salsa dancing and belly dancing a few years back and loved it.
I am the biggest procrastinator. I don't think that I can function without stress, so I always wait til the last minute to do things. When I was in college I would try to start papers early but couldn't think of any ideas...and then the night before it was due I would crank out a good paper. Hence my lateness with getting my Christmas cards done.
I use ... too much. Since I started blogging I realized that I rely on using ... when typing. I do this at work too.
And last but not least...I can touch my tongue to my nose. It's a worthless talent, but hey at least I have a talent(???).

So now that I've scared everyone with my random facts...I need to tag seven people. Since I am new to the blogging and tagging thing, Geeta gave me some names of people to tag. Thanks, Geeta!!!!

Halloween Cards 2007

2007-12-07T15:07:00.000-06:00

I made my Halloween cards the weekend before Halloween. My family was in town visiting and I had to wait until they headed home before starting on my cards, especially since I make a mess when I'm stamping. I got a lot of the ideas from splitcoaststampers.com and one was inspired by the technique Geeta taught us in Hostess Club in October.

Paper: Only Orange, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Basic Black and Whisper White
Stamps: Web Wishes and Best Fiends
Accessories: Clear Embossing Power
Techniques: Split Negative (I learned this technique in Geeta's hostess club)

Paper: Only Orange, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Basic Black
Stamps: Batty for You and All Year Cheer III
Accessories: Scallop Punch, White Gel Pen, Basic Black Marker, Tiny Bubbles Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Mellow Moss, River Rock, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Haunting Halloween
Accessories: Markers - Basic Black, Going Gray, Yoyo Yellow, and Green Galore, White Gel Pen, May Arts Ribbon - Black Polka Dot and White Polka Dot, Corner Rounder Punch

Paper: Green Galore, Orchid Opulence, Only Orange, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: StazOn Black and Silver Encore!
Stamps: Haunting Halloween and Halloween Backgrounds
Accessories: Markers - Basic Black, Yoyo Yellow, Green Galore, Orchid Opulence, Pumpkin Pie, Close to Cocoa, and Creamy Caramel, Silver Cord, 1/2" Circle Punch, and Corner Rounder Punch

Paper: Only Orange, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock and Designer Series Paper - Creepy Crawly
Ink: Basic Black and Whisper White
Stamps: Batty for You, Happy Everything, and All Holidays
Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, White Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensional, and SpongeTechniques: Sponging

Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Basic Black
Stamps: Batty for You, Autumn Apparitions, and Polka Dot
Accessories: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Double Rectangle Punch, Paper Snips, and Googlie Eyes

October Bumper Card

2007-12-06T16:09:00.000-06:00

Here is my October Bumper card and naturally I had to make a Halloween card. I have to give props to Camille for being okay with me getting it to her a little late. Thanks, Camille...you rock! It sure is hard to make time to make cards when you have relatives in town visiting for a week. Anyway I borrowed this idea from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini 2007 book...if you weren't able to guess. It's hard to be creative when you feel rushed to get all your Halloween cards done.

Paper: Yoyo Yellow and Whisper White Card Stock, Designer Series Paper - Creepy Crawly
Ink: Basic Black and Glorious Green
Stamps: Autumn Apparitions
Accessories: Markers - Only Orange and Glorious Green, Black Brads, Dimensionals and Paper Snips