Apologies......

Sorry to everyone visiting!  My mom was having some problems this week and I just didn't have it in me to post anything.  Some of you know that my mom is paralyzed and I'm her primary caretaker.  She's better now, so I'll restart posting ASAP and if you can, please include my mom in your prayers!  Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend!

Sail Away Stamp Set

I was thinking of making this card into a Father's Day card, but I used the "friend to friend" stamp instead (from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set).  Any expression from this stamp set woould work great on this card!  Also, thanks to fellow demonstrator Mary Fish for the color scheme and boat layering ideas!

Supplies:
Stamps: Sail Away (Summer Mini Catalog) and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink:  Early Espresso
Paper: Early Espress, Whisper white, and Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot Machine, Word Window Punch, Crop-a-dile, Cherry/White Bakers twine (Summer Mini Catalog), Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets, SNAIL, Dimensionals, and Sticky Strip.

Happy Stamping and have a great week!  Also, comments are always appreciated and really needed!  Is anyone out there?!  I need some motivation!

Word Play Stamp Set with Beyond the Garden DSP

I needed a birthday card for my aunt, so I came up with these 2 cards.  I couldn't decide which flower placement I liked more; the overlapping or the staggering.  Which do you like better and which color do you like better?

Besides the Word Play stamp set (that's 30% discounted this month! - see sale flyer here) and the new Beyond the Garden Designer Series paper (in the Summer Mini Catalog), I used the Fun Flowers XL Die for the flowers and the Little Leaves sizzlet die for the leaves.  On the first card, I used Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Wild Wasabi and Melon Mambo cardstock and on the second card, I used Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, and Wild Wasabi cardstock.  I used the scallop edge border punch on the background strip.  Finally, you can't see it well, but the "I" and star were glittered up using 2-way glue and dazzling diamonds.

Thanks for visiting and happy Wednesday!

My Digital Studio Video Tutorials

In this training section, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the software, all you need to know about downloads, tons of techniques to use in your projects, and more. Stampin' Up! will continually add more information, tips, and techniques, so make sure to check back often.  At the My Digital Studio website, there are Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Special Application Training Videos for you to watch.  Here's an example of an Intermediate Level training video on Altering Templates in My Digital Studio.


Find more videos like this on My Digital Studio

Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend!

Simply Adorned Video

I had a few people asking me about the Simply Adorned line of customizable jewelry sold by Stampin Up.  This video from last year gives you an idea of how the charms open and how easy they are to decorate!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Word Play Stamp Set "Quickie" Card

Since the stamp set Word Play is on sale this month (at 30% discount! - see the May Sale flyer on my sidebar and below posted on April 29th) and I needed a quick wedding card, I pulled out the set and the Elegant Lines Embossing Folder and made this card.  I used Rich Razzleberry and Very Vanilla cardstock and embellished with Rich Razzleberry Satin Ribbon and a Rhinestone.  Then I used Mini Glue Dots a couple of places on the bow to give the tails a "lifted" look.  Finally, I sprayed the card with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint mixed with 70% Rubbing Alcohol.

It took me 15 minutes to make the card; just enough time to get it to my husband before he left to deliver it out-of-town!   And anyway, the important part of this card is the gift inside!  Have a great Monday and thanks for visiting!

The Summer Mini Catalog starts today!

Click here to view and download

Yippee! The Summer Mini Catalog starts today!  I was ready for some new stamps and accessories to play with.  You'll love the new colored embossing powder, the nautical paper and stamps, and so much more! 

Thanks for visiting and have fun looking at the catalog!  If you're interested in buying anything, please visit my demonstrator website here and click on "Shop Now".