Truly Grateful

Hi Everyone,

     I really loved the Truly Grateful stamp set when it came out in the Holiday 2013 catalog, so I was very excited to see it in the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog.  I decided to use my Blendabilities to color in the acorns.  Every time I use these markers, I fall in love with them a little more.  I was intimidated at first, but they are really easy to use and I can't wait to get some more colors.

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: Truly Grateful, Hardwood
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Momento Black Ink
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Blendabilities in Old Olive and Crumb Cake, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Bitty Banners Thinlets

Festive Flurry

Hi Everyone,
    I know most people don't want to start thinking about Christmas yet, but for crafters its always a good idea to get a head start since the Christmas season is so busy.  I used the Festive Flurry stamp set (Item # 131781 in clear, 131778 in wood) and the Festive Flurry Framlit Dies (Item # 132193).  While these are not listed in the catalog, they are available until August 27th, 2014 and are still available as a bundled set (Item #133285 in clear and #133284 in wood).  I fell in love with these when they first came out and still love using them.  For this card, I colored it in with the Night of Navy Blendabilites(Available August 1st, 2014).  I even used the Blendabilities to color in the Rhinestone Jewels to make them match.  The greeting was stamped using the Endless Wishes Set that was available last Christmas season and sold out so fast.  They have included it in the new Holiday Catalog and it will be available for purchase again August 28th, 2014.

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets: Festive Flurry, Endless Wishes
Ink: Night of Navy
Card Stock: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper
Accessories: Festive Flurry Framelits, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Night of Navy Blendabilities

Striped Scallop Framelit

Hi Everyone,

     We had a great class Friday night.  It was great to see everyone who could make it and also wonderful to have a new member join us!  I thought I would share one of the samples we made using the Striped Scallop Framelit.  I have used this framelit a few times now and realized that it makes it much easier to use with our Transfer Adhesive Sheets.  That way you don't have to worry about getting it glued down.  You just peel off the back after its punched out and you are good to go.

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: Fabulous Four
Ink: Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar
Card Stock:  Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White, Lullaby DSP
Accessories: Apothecary Framelits, 5/8" Satin Ribbon in Gold, Striped Scallop Framelit, Transfer Adhesive Sheets

Flower Patch

Hi Everyone,

   Here is another cased card with the Flower Patch set.  The original can be found here: As the Ink Dries. I love finding samples on Pinterest that pique my interest and get my creative side going.  I changed up the colors and the sentiment but kept the basic layout the same.

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets: Flower Patch, Fabulous Four
Ink: Strawberry Slush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Bermuda Bay
Card Stock: Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay
Accessories: Flower Fair Framelits, Thick Baker's Twine in Crisp Cantaloupe

Starburst Sayings

Hi Everyone,

     I can't believe a week went by without posting.  I really had thought I posted this card earlier in the week, but obviously didn't!  Anyhow here it is for you now.  I did case it from here: Stampin' Fun with Diana, but made a few changes to make it my own.  Hope you all had a great week!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: Starburst Saying
Ink: Black Stazon, Bermuda Bay
Card Stock:  Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Whisper White, Fancy Foil Designer Vellum in Silver, Silver Foil Sheet
Accessories:  Starburst Framelits, Circle Framelits, Thick Baker's Twine in Coastal Cabana, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder

Flowering Flourishes

Hi Everyone,
     I took out a set that I haven't stamped with in a while.  Sometimes I get so excited about new stamp sets, I forget how great some of my older ones are as well.  I paired up the Flowering Flourishes set with Petite Petals and I think they look like they were made to go together.  Have a great weekend!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets: Flowering Flourishes, Petite Petals, A Dozen Thoughts
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip
Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Petite Petals Punch

Endless Birthday Wishes

Hi Everyone,

     Here is another sample using my new favorite set Endless Birthday Wishes.  This one is pretty girly and I love it.  I've been using the small flower, heart and star from the Something to Say set quite a bit.  The Itty Bitty Accents Punch pack coordinates with it and the punch set also coordinates with the Pictogram Punches set(also super cute!)

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets:  Endless Birthday Wishes, Something to Say
Ink: Blushing Bride, Strawberry Slush
Card Stock:  Blushing Bride, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White
Accessories: Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Stampin' Write Marker in Blushing Bride, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Dazzling Diamonds