Time for my July calendar page! I used one of the prettiest stamp sets I own: Everything Eleanor. The colors are Tangerine Tango & Strawberry Slush. I've been spending time in the garden the last few weeks & have some roses that just keep blooming! And gardenias! … [Read more...] about July calendar
Calendars
Cycle Celebration
My June Calendar Page really says SUMMER to me! The stamp set is Cycle Celebration and Kinda Eclectic sun, Work of Art clouds & Gorgeous Grunge road. I can remember riding my bike around for hours in the summer evenings until it was time for dinner. This was when my mom … [Read more...] about Cycle Celebration
Happy May Day (Lei Day in Hawaii!)
Time just flies by... Here's my May calendar page. I used a retired set called Happy Watercolor to make this image. I really like the sentiment...might have to keep this stamp set. I really struggle with the retiring sets and have to put them aside for a year or two before I … [Read more...] about Happy May Day (Lei Day in Hawaii!)
Tape It for April
Sale-a-Bration is finally over. I sure loved all the great deals Stampin' Up! offered! But they always come up with something new I can't resist!! My April Calendar uses a fun stamp set called Tape It! I love all the ways this set can be used!The sentiment is from another … [Read more...] about Tape It for April
March Blooms
March has snuck up on me... time for another calendar page! The image is from Blended Blooms and I colored it using lots of different colors of Blendabilities. There's no right or wrong way to color with them. I love the way this turned out! Be sure to go to Crystal … [Read more...] about March Blooms
February Calendar Page
February is here! I've survived 1 month of working FT and have surprised myself by actually enjoying it! The only drawback seems to be...not much stampin' time. Have to admit, I've been pretty spoiled! I decided to do some embossing using Melon Mambo Embossing Powder. The … [Read more...] about February Calendar Page
Welcome 2015!
2015 will be a year of great changes for my family. My husband, Pat, had to give up his urology practice after suffering a stroke several months ago. That's been very difficult for us, but we're adjusting to it and focusing on the positive. I'll be starting a new job as the … [Read more...] about Welcome 2015!
Lovely As a Christmas Tree
Is your tree up yet?Lovely as a Tree! This is my "go-to" stamp for a quick and beautiful Christmas Card! To order this beautiful set, click here! The red sparkles are Dazzling Details- Cherry Cobbler. Be sure & take a look over at Crystal & Anne's blogs to … [Read more...] about Lovely As a Christmas Tree
Swallowtail for November
I love embossing! Don't know why I don't do it more often...it's so simple, yet has a dramatic effect! For my November calendar page, I used this gorgeous image called Swallowtail. I embossed it in silver, then used sponge daubers to color it in. Simple & fun. Colors are … [Read more...] about Swallowtail for November
Not so Spooky Raven
I was trying to come up with a "spooky" Edgar Allen Poe raven thing, but failed when I added "Boo to you"! I still like it, though! The background is made by using a "mask" cut from Labels Collection Framelits. I stamped it with Gorgeous Grunge in Sahara Sand ink. Leaves … [Read more...] about Not so Spooky Raven
2 Step Stampin'
Now, this is my kind of stampin'! Two-step stamping is where you have a solid image and a matching outline or detail image. It creates a beautiful image with very little effort. For my September Calendar Page, I've used Too Kind- a perfect set for 2 steppin'! #130450 See how … [Read more...] about 2 Step Stampin'
Calendar page for August
I'm going to enjoy this sparkly image made for the August calendar page! This stamp set is called Serene Silhouettes. I've used markers to color the stamp in Calypso Coral and Old Olive. The sentiment comes from Loving Thoughts Stamp Set. Can you see the glitter? It adds a … [Read more...] about Calendar page for August
