When the retiring list came out, I was so relieved to see that Lovely As a Tree is still with us! Such a beautiful & versatile stamp set! The Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Team is focusing on Masculine Cards today, and I reached for this set to make my card. I used … [Read more...] about Lovely As a Tree Masculine Birthday
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Favorite Stamp Set from the New SU Catalog!
Don't you just love browsing through the new Stampin' Up! catalog?!! Crisp, clean pages filled with new and some old favorites! I was able to preorder a few sets and my favorite is Colorful Seasons. It coordinates with Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies to make some very fun … [Read more...] about Favorite Stamp Set from the New SU Catalog!
Black Magic Technique
Today I'm trying out a new stamping technique called "Black Magic". It's hard to see, but the colored images are shiny & it makes a very pretty effect! Card details: Stamps: Summer Silhouettes (retiring) & Eastern Beauty Ink: Craft White … [Read more...] about Black Magic Technique
Trendy Tassles & Label Me Pretty
I was in Honolulu last weekend for a wedding and managed to squeeze in some shopping at Ala Moana with my BFF Susie. We noticed tassles were everywhere!! Dresses, jeans, purses, shoes, & jewelry! How does Stampin' Up! know this stuff?? Today I'm making a birthday card … [Read more...] about Trendy Tassles & Label Me Pretty
SSINK Card Sketch #45 Eastern Palace
There's a new Card Sketch Challenge today at www.ssinkspiration.blogspot.com. I haven't gotten Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper out of my system yet, and pulled it out again for this sketch. Here's my card: There are so many different looks you can achieve … [Read more...] about SSINK Card Sketch #45 Eastern Palace
Pop of Pink Favorite Retiring Designer Series Paper
Today the Stylin' Stampin' INKspriation Team's focus is on Retiring Designer Series Paper. I love lots of them and always have a hard time letting go!! Pop of Pink is so bright & pretty, so I'm choosing to focus on that today. This beautiful paper is ON SALE FOR ONLY … [Read more...] about Pop of Pink Favorite Retiring Designer Series Paper
It’s a GIRL THING! ICS Blog Hop
Our Blog Hop Theme today is "It's a Girl Thing"!! Love it! I could go many different directions with this one! I'm so fortunate to have 2 daughters, Jenny & Malia. When they were little, I had a business called Lovebugs, & I used to make cute little outfits for … [Read more...] about It’s a GIRL THING! ICS Blog Hop
Mother’s Day Card for SSINK
I'm so blessed to have my mom living right next door to me! She's in a cute cottage with her Siamese Cat, Nella. I usually pop by once or twice a day to give her some fruit from the garden or some gardenias and we both just appreciate being close to each other. Here's a fun … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Card for SSINK
Pineapple Mahalo for SSINK Color Challenge #45
I grew up on Oahu and had acres and acres of pineapples growing right behind my house in Waipio Valley. I remember chasing around those fields after school with my dog running beside me. And they're easy to grow! Every time I buy a pineapple & just stick the top in the … [Read more...] about Pineapple Mahalo for SSINK Color Challenge #45
Eastern Palace Suite Double Gate Fold Card
There's a new Suite in town!! Available June 1st- Eastern Palace Suite. And it's gorgeous!! Especially the Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies! Fun new colors & the tassels are so cute! This is a Double Gate Fold Card that I made for my downline who promoted! My downline … [Read more...] about Eastern Palace Suite Double Gate Fold Card
Spring Fever SSINK April Blog Hop!
The Stylin' Stampin' INKspriation team has Spring Fever! Thanks for joining us today to see what says "Spring" to all of us! Spring had me reaching for the Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper, which is covered with gorgeous floral designs. The best thing about it is the … [Read more...] about Spring Fever SSINK April Blog Hop!
Floral Boutique Wishes for SSINKCS#44 April Sketch Challenge
Today the Stylin' Stampin' INKspriation Design Team has a new Card Sketch Challenge SSINKCS#44 and we hope you'll play along! I pulled out the gorgeous Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper to come up with this card: When I first saw this paper, I felt lukewarm towards … [Read more...] about Floral Boutique Wishes for SSINKCS#44 April Sketch Challenge
