Butterflies, Butterflies

There's nothing like a bright card to make a day a little better. I tried out some new color combinations and I decided this is a new favorite!

Stamps: Punch Potpourri, Word Play
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Elegant Eggplant, Certainly Celery, Pacific Point
Card Stock: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Elegant Eggplant, Pacific Point
Embellishments: SU Butterfly punch, Cuttlebug embossing folder

Could It Be True?

Happy 40th birthday to me!

Yes, according to my birth certificate, I'm 40 years old today. I'm pretty sure I'm still 12. I like being 12! It's more fun than 40!

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes, Word Play
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Bravo Burgundy
Car Stock: Kraft, Bravo Burgundy, River Rock, Tempting Turquoise, Pretty In Pink, Yoyo Yellow, Whisper White
Embellishments: Stickles

A Card for Baby Cam

As usual, the night before I had to attend a baby shower, I realized I didn't have a card. I ran to the Mom Cave and tried to find some inspiration. I then realized, I have very little stamps for baby cards. I dug around in the box of retired goodies, and I found my inspiration! After picking out some good baby New colors, I dug out the Sizzix and the Cuttlebug folders and found yet more inspiration. The card still needed a littls something, so I broke down and finally used my stash of buttons. And for a finishing touch, I added some Stickles to the sail.

Stamps: Nursery Necessities
Ink: Bashful Blue, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery
Card Stock: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White
Embellishments: SU buttons and thread, Stickles, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Sizzix BickKick

Happy, Happy Thank You Cards

My baby brother is getting married this spring, and I I offered to make thank-you cards. His bride-to-be likes bright, fun colors and together, we came up with this great card. I started by stamping the umbrella image in three separate colors, Rick Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, and Melon Mambo.

The next step was to cut out each piece and make sure I had enough of each "side" piece. I started off by stamping full images, and then realized it would be much easier to just stamp the "side" I need.

Next, I glued all three umbrella pieces to together, and finished up by stamping the umbrella handle. I used an extra "center" piece as a masking tool.

And here's what it looked like somewhere in the middle of the assembly line!

Tah-dah! They are all done! All 100 thank you cards!

Stamps: SU Thank You Kindly, PTI Scattered Showers
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Basic Black
Card stock: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Rick Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Embellishments: SU Scalloped Border Punch, Misc ribbon






This was one of the original prototypes. In the end, I think the yellow base really made this card pop!

Get Well Soon

This card makes me smile. My inspirations came from this card on Splitcoaststampers.com. I changed a few things, but I was very inspired by Robin Lee's design. I really like the sentiment she used, but I already used that on a different card, and both cards will be a gift. Yes, this is another card made in multiples. Twenty eight to be exact! Thank goodness it was fun to make!

Stamps: SU Button, Button, Word Play

Paper: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede

Ink: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip

Embellishments: SU embossing folder, SU embossing die, SU Eyelet border punch, Bashful Blue Striped Ribbon (retired)

Pastel Thank You

I have to admit, this is a card that did not end up like the idea I had in my head. I hate when that happens! I wanted to add a thank you card to the shower gifts, and I became very stuck, and this is what evolved from the original idea. I made 30 of these cards. It is nice to be able to use up some retired card stock. Though Stampin' Up may not make it anymore, it doesn't mean it's not good paper. At least that's my opinion!

Stamps: SU Printed Petals, Thank You Kindly

Paper: SU Whisper White, Barely Banana (retired), Green Gable (retired), DSP Print Pack (retired)

Ink: Pretty In Pink, Perfect Plum

Birthdays & Flowers

A card for all year long! I started making these for BRAK cards, but I ran out of steam by the time I made 80 of them! Did I mention I've been making cards in mass quantities!


Stamps: SU Happy Everything (retired)

Paper: SU Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Pink Pirouette, Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler

Embellishments: SU Top BNote Die, SU 5 Petal flower punch, SU silver brads

Lighthouses & Birthdays

More cards made in multiples. I'm trying to design a variety of themes for the shower gifts. I tried to think of they type of card I never seem to have handy, and the first thing that came to mind was a "guy" birthday card. I have a difficult time designing masculine cards. Probably because I don't have many "man" stamps. I purchased this lighthouse stamp from a stamp company from Sunnyside Stamps in St. Clair, Michigan. They have an amazing selection of stamps, especially Michigan Lighthouses. And the customer service is fantastic! This image is the Crisp Point Light in Lake Superior.


Stamps: Sunnyside Stamps

Paper: SU Naturals Cream (retired), More Mustard, Bravo Burgundy, Night of Navy

Ink: Momento Brown

The Secret to Life....

I've been busy making cards for a family wedding shower. These are going to be gifts for the guests. I made 30 of these cards, and I'm finding I really like white base cards! I also found a new favorite color combination: Baja Breeze & Elegant Eggplant or Concord Crush! Love it!

Stamps: SU Friendship Flowers (retired)

Paper: SU Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Elegant Eggplant
SU DSP Prints: Rose Red, Certainly Celery, More Mustard

Ink: Elegant Eggplant

Embellishments: SU Bird Punch

Baby Shower Invites Gone Crazy!

I offered to make shower invites for a friend, thinking I would have to make 40-50 cards. I was surprised they actually needed 115! This was the final design the Baby Momma agreed on. I was quite overwhelmed with number of invites, so I had to incorporate the help of some friends! Thanks to everyone who helped make these cards possible!

Stamps: PTI Scattered Showers (sentiment), misc brand for the baby socks

Paper: SU Whisper White, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst (retired), misc pink and lavender

Ink: Basic Black, Lovely Lilac (retired)

Embellishments: Spellbinders Label Three, Fiskars border punch, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

Single Card Making Mania

Yay! Another single card! It seems so rare to make only one card. I've lost count of the 20+ cards I've made in the last couple of months. I have to figure out my Ott light, because this card is actually made on Stampin' Up Whisper White! It was a simple card and I am quite pleased with it.

Stamps: Stampin Up- I {heart} Hearts
PTI- Out on a Limb Sentiments

Paper: SU Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip

Happy Birthday Mail for Me!

It's my birthday, and boy was I spoiled! Thank you to everyone who sent me a card! I am feelin' the birthday love!

Sharon Scalzi

Pegg Thomas, and she included some yummy tea!

Nikki Tucci


Micki Hedgecock, and the card included my favorite quote:
"The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age!" -Lucille Ball

Maria White

Lucy Allen

Laura Sneden....Cowgirl up!

Karen Mackie

Dori Shelton

Joyce Hiebert...and there's a flamingo inside!

Jill Salminen...and she sent it early! ;)

Jeanine DuBose

Dawn Marie Schulte

Emma Fewkes

Collette Landwer

Susie McAuley

MY First House Mouse

Yes, I finally have my very first House Mouse stamp, and of course it involves food! I was very intimidated by these stamps. I was fearful of the coloring! I colored this image with Stampin Up markers, and I think it turned out well for my first try! I "painted" the frosting with Stickles just to make it interesting. When I was all done, I took this picture, and then sent this card off to my dear friend Emma! She is a wonderful friend and I am thankful!

Stamps:
House Mouse

Paper:
Papertreyink white cardstock
Stampin Up Perfect Plum cardstock

Ink:
Staz On Jet Black

Stampin Up Markers:
Creamy Caramel
Close to Cocoa
Pale Plum
Apricot Appeal
Going Grey
Pretty in Pink

Various Ribbon
Cotton Candy Stickles

Birthday Fun!

Fun, fun, fun! I had just received this set, and I had to use it. I also tried using Choclate Chip instead of Basic Black ink. I like it! I'll have to use this idea again!

Stamps:

• Happy Everything

Ink:

• Chocolate Chip
• Creamy Caramel
• Versa Mark
• Pink Pirouette Re-Inker

Paper:

• Pink Pirouette
• Red Riding Hood
• Close to Cocoa
• Whisper White

Accessories:

• Aqua painter
  
• Clear embossing powder
• Dazzling Diamonds glitter
• 2 way glue pen
• Heat gun
  

I Can Create!

While shopping at my favorite craft store, Crafts2000, I found a heck of a deal on the Sizzix Scallop Card! It was on sale, and then I got another discount at the register! So, I had to take it home and play!

I took part in the SCS Michigan Mingle Secret Turkey exchange. One of the cards had to be a hand made turkey card. I had no idea how to make a turkey, at least with out tracing my hand! I really stepped out of the box this time. I used my Stampin Up Designer Series paper and a few punches I hadn't used. This was a fun card make. I just have to find properly fitting envelopes, because the card isn't the "normal" size.

Sizzix Scallop Card Die

Sizzix BigKick

Stampin Up scallop punch

hand held punch

Stampin Up 1" circle punch

Stampin up 1 3/4" punch



Stampin Up paper:

• Designer Series


• Whisper White


• Pumpkin Pie


• Sage

Bic Markers