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
Beautiful You with the Daisy Skirt!
Wanted to show you this cute card we'll be making at the May Cards, Etc. Class! Beautiful You with a pretty skirt made with the new Daisy Punch! Isn't that fun?!! And you'll be surprised at how simple it is to make! May Cards, Etc. Class 2 dates to choose from: … [Read more...] about Beautiful You with the Daisy Skirt!
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
Fancy Tic Tacs
Because I love 3-D items so much, my monthly Card Classes have changed to Cards, Etc. Classes! In April the 3-D item was very simple...Fancy Tic Tacs! Several people have asked for the directions, so here they are: Stamps: Butterfly Basics Ink: Bermuda Bay … [Read more...] about Fancy Tic Tacs
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
Flying High in May
Going in a hot air balloon is on my bucket list! Maybe over Napa Valley or Santa Fe. There's a cute stamp set called Lift Me Up that I've found a lot of use for! It comes in a bundle with Up & Away Thinlits Dies! Have you ever gone up in a balloon? Where did you … [Read more...] about Flying High in May
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
April Cards, Etc. Classes
My April Cards, Etc. Classes are right around the corner! We'll be making 4 projects, including these 2 cards: This is a Double Gate Fold Card & it's a great way to show off your Designer Series Paper!! I'll include detailed directions for you so that hopefully you … [Read more...] about April Cards, Etc. Classes










