Another favorite retiring stamp set of mine is Elements of Style! Check out these nine fabulous ideas for using it……and check out a tenth one here on my facebook page. This elegant card by Holly Kangas uses light gray for the bouquet to make a soft background for the black embossed hummingbird. […]
Stampin’ Up Bordering on Romance with Artistic Etchings!
Bordering on Romance has been a popular stamp set for many reasons. Here are a few of them: If you like to color, you will love this stamp set. Isn’t this a dramatic look with the black and pink? I like the vintage and romantic look of this card by […]
Sneak Peek: SU Mosaic Punch Creates a Clever Flower!
New Designer Series Paper, a new stamp set, and a new punch! Using this card template for inspiration…… this is the card I created! This is the first time I have participated in the Mojo Monday challenge. The Sneak Peek products I used on this card: […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Maybe I Should Scrapbook
Karen says I’ve got too many boxes around, that I need to go through them and throw a bunch of stuff away… But guess what? I’m very attached to everything I have. Its stuff that defined my teen years, my old girlfriends, get well cards, awards, certificates, more letters from old girlfriends….. I’m afraid if […]
Stampin’ Up! Baby Cards and for Mothers-to-be!
With Mothers Day this weekend, today we will celebrate those mothers-to-be with this fun card, and below that, a card for baby! Oh, Baby! When someone tells you the good news, how about sending them a card like this? It fun to give and to receive cards when you aren’t expecting them, and usually people […]
Stampin Up: A Morning Cup at the Tea Shoppe with me!
You like coffee, I like tea……two special stamp sets for you and me! This absolutely gorgeous card was created by Lori Kusant with the Tea Shoppe stamp set. Sometimes, its all in the details! Notice the lovely lacy piece made with the Paper Doily Sizzlits, the ribbon, and pearls that were colored a pale pink […]
Stampin’ Up! Fun Fold Framelits Cards!
Did you know that Stampin’ Up! Framelits are great for doing a variety of folded cards. This card is made with the Window Frames Collection and the Just Believe stamp set. This is one of cards we will be making this Saturday at the Minnesota Card Extravanganza! (Email me for more information) It stands up […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Fun in Fiji!
This was a feat that shouldn’t be attempted soon after surgery….but Fiji is a beautiful country with beautiful weather and the most gracious people. Their hospitality was second to none. If you know Karen, you know she doesn’t try to get pictures taken with the important people……..but thats not me! Here I am with Shelli […]