Last Thursday my Paper Pumpkin Group got together & had lots of fun putting together the July kits! Here they are busy creating...We made lots of cards, gift cards, & boxes, & had lots leftover. Here's a cute idea Loretta came up with: Then Yvette had the brilliant … [Read more...] about Paper Pumpkin Night
Paper Pumpkin
This month our Paper Pumpkin box contained 6 little boxes, ribbon, and stamps/stickers to make several cute cards. We'll be meeting on Thursday afternoon, August 21th at 5pm at St. Anthony's to make our projects. I have an extra kit if anyone would like to join us...cost is … [Read more...] about Paper Pumpkin
Sailing into the sunset…
Today I'm posting a special card for a doctor that's retiring. This set has it all for a man who loves to travel or loves the ocean. Order The Open Sea. Stamp Set: The Open Sea Colors: Crumb Cake, Island Indigo (2 1/2 X 4 1/4), Pear Pizzazz (3/4 X 4 1/4) Accessories: … [Read more...] about Sailing into the sunset…
Hurricane Stampin'
Well...it all started with our club swaps last month. Marylou made this beautiful card using the Starburst Technique, that I'd wanted to try but hadn't gotten around to. So this morning I dug through my tutorials and came up with a couple of cards. I'll be the first to admit … [Read more...] about Hurricane Stampin'
Thirsty, anyone?
This water bottle with iced tea is the perfect way to say I'm thankful for you…maybe for a teacher, a bus driver, your favorite UPS driver!- think of all the people come in contact with every day! Here's the directions for this cute project: For band around water bottle, cut … [Read more...] about Thirsty, anyone?
Big News for the Hamiltons!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it!! Baby Ryan is here & adorable!!! Isn't she precious?! She lives in Texas, so I sent her a ruffled muumuu from her Auntie! Here's the card to go with it: The idea for this card comes from Brian King. Thanks, Brian! Stamp Sets: Big … [Read more...] about Big News for the Hamiltons!
A Little Kindness
Kinda Eclectic...my new favorite stamp set!! Today's the first time I'm played around with this stamp, and I love it!! Here's one of the cards we'll be making at the AUGUST STAMP-A-STACK! The colors and stamps are so pretty together! Found the idea here & just … [Read more...] about A Little Kindness
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
Tunnel Card Fun Fold
I've always wanted to learn to make a "tunnel card", so I signed up for a swap at Convention called "Fun Folds". I made my first tunnel card and discovered it's really simple!! Can you tell by the photo... it's a valley, mountain, valley fold. Here's a picture of the front of … [Read more...] about Tunnel Card Fun Fold
Special Card for Abe's Graduation!
I'm so proud of my nephew, Abe, who is graduating from college today!!! His whole family moved to Roswell, NM for the year to support him- what great parents! He's worked very hard for this achievement! Here's a picture of Abe relaxing with his buddy in the dorm! I can't … [Read more...] about Special Card for Abe's Graduation!
Choose Happiness!
Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. – Abraham Lincoln There's a lot of truth to that! So I LOVE this set called CHOOSE HAPPINESS! Choose Happiness Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: $17.95 This is what I made for my 3 X 3 Card Swap at … [Read more...] about Choose Happiness!
Vintage Card for Convention
I'm excited to share my vintage card I made for a Convention swap! Today was our swap, so I'm free to show it off now! Stamps: An Open Heart, Choose Happiness Colors: Very Vanilla (4 X 5 1/4 & 3 3/4 X 5), Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon (3 7/8 X 5 1/8) Accessories: Lovely … [Read more...] about Vintage Card for Convention
