Best Is Yet To Be

The day I stamped this I had just gotten "Flower Fancy" from the men in brown. Since it is die cut I imediately put it together and made a few sample cards. For this one I used baja breeze and chocolate chip. Which really maked the craft white pad stand out. I embossed the flower. Some bleaching would look really cool, so I might try that. I also used my square punch to cut out a block then stamped the phrase behind. Tied some chocolate tafeta ribbon around. Guess what else I got that day----yep my prettiest kit, so there you see it. The first thing I ever did with the kit. The scallop around the edges was done with 3- scallop circles, you basically cut out the center so it makes one string, then wrap it around your cardstock.

Groovy Tulip

I used the direct ot paper technique to do the background. Garden Whimsy set. The colors I used were Groovy Guava, white, Sage Shadow. and Groovy guava ribbon. The tulip I used the rock n roll technique using cameo coral, and guave. My favorited word set I used was Wonderful Favorites. This set is really awesome. It has sister, bro, aunt, etc. so it is great for scrapbooking.

Santas Helpers 08

The colors are night of navy, old olive, real red. I embossed the old olive with the cuttlebug. The elves are a really old set that I got long ago-like 1996. It was one of the first sets I ever bought. If anyone else has this I would love to know.

Elegant Swirls 08

Another card using the "snow swirled" and embossing with silver on basic gray. Then I used elegant eggplant as the back paper. Direct paper technique to add some silver on the back. Tied some silver cord just for character around the front. If you're looking for easy yet pretty this is an idea.

Dainty Blizzard 08

This is an embossing technique. Actually the one I am going to do at my workshops in November. Anyway I can't give away too many secrets but you use vellum. I don't know if this technique has a name yet. I am sure someone has named it though. We'll call it vellum embossing. Actually, I have been asked to reveal the secret, so I will. Very easy to do. Very stunning.

1-Using Stazon white stamp your image on vellum, allow to dry.

2-Turn your vellum piece over onto a mouse pad type surface. Using your embossing stylus outline your image. Then sponge color over on top with classic or craft ink. I used bordering blue, to match my background paper.

3-Turn you vellum back over (now the stamped side is up, and the embossing is popping out, the color is behind) and finish your card.

I used the scallop punch on the vellum, then poked the bottom giving it a lacy look. Then tied a bashful blue ribbon to the top, stamped the phrase in Stazon Black. Then adhered it to my bordering blue cardstock. I didn't dry emboss all of the snowflakes just some for character. Thanks for the praise and comments on this card.

Darling Dragon

This is the "Darling Dragon" set-does anybody have this set. It is retired and I absolutely love it. I watercolored with the reinkers. Tempting turquoise, Gable Green, and some others to add more color. Cute Cute Dragons.

Poppin' Birthday

Baroque Brithday

I used the score blade for the faux linen. Then stamped in burgandy for the background. That is really a fun technique. This was the first time I have tried it. For the center stamp I used the rock n roll technique. With creamy caramel, and burgandy.

Maxasaurus

I have a nephew that I also babysit. Ever since he was born-he has been a dinosaur to me. (he is only 2) Anyway this is for his third birthday. I always get him something dinosaur. (His birthday isn't until June-so I am really prepared) This was also the first project I did with the cricut markers. They work really well, just draw and then cut!

Simple Birthday Wishes

Okay, I cased this one. I loved it so much. Really fun, simple and fast to make. Using only the "classic star" wheel and the punch to match. Oh yea and a little ribbon!

To you from me!

Magic Hippo

This one I made for my best friends daughter (my niece) She just turned one. I thought the Magic Card would entertain her. And the Hippo is adorable. I love these magic cards. My 18 yr old son was awed! I was pretty flattered at the birthday party the guys were checkin' my card more than the ladies. (I guess all the moving parts.) You guys in my groups will love learning this technique it is on the agenda!

Redneck Wishes

This card was really a lot of fun to make. I love how the Faux stitching bring out the card. It also has two of my favorite colors. Turquoise, and Pixie Pink. My family does a lot of camping so I can use this card in varied colors, for both my side and my husbands.

Hot Pink Birthday Wishes

The colors I used are: pink passion, celery, apricot. the technique is the "hot card" check it out on Splitcoast Stampers. These cards are pretty fun to make. As a matter of fact it's the only time I use my iron.

Ching Ching Celebrtion!

This was my first try at a money holder card. Colors: moss, navy, bashful, rust.