Poppin’ Pastels & Patterns Paper

Poppin' Pastels is a fun technique to try with background stamps.  I used it with the Bella Toile stamp and loved the combination of So Saffron, Gray and Baroque Burgundy colors that I made it my focal stamped image!  Trimmed with a gray Taffeta Ribbon and a Burgundy Scallop Edge Border, it is delicate and …

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Upsy Daisy You’re On My Mind Card

Computers.  Gotta love 'em.  Gotta hate 'em, sometimes.  I'm having to dig deep into my proverbial stamping closet to find some projects to show you today.  Why? Well, my computer is currently living in "Safe Mode" because it's not feeling well.  Until it gets to feeling up to snuff, I have no access to my …

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Beary Best Brag Book

Today, I'll be part of the crafting entertainment at a birthday party!  The girls will be making a brag book with Build-A-Bear Collection stamps and three of the current In-Colors: Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay. Beary Best Circle of Friendship Details Stamped images from Beary Best Friends in Basic Grey (no permanent ink …

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Sweet Scoops With Caramel, Cocoa & Chocolate Chips

   Oh my!  What a YUMMY stamp set!  I simply couldn't resist creating a couple birthday cards with the new Sweet Scoops images from the Summer Mini.  And, of course, I had to make them in my favorite flavors highlighted on layers of Creamy Caramel, Close To Cocoa and Chocolate Chip card stock (what better …

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Elements of Style Teal Brag Book

I've had a few requests from Hostesses to do my Bird Brag Book project at their workshops, and I'm happy to oblige!  I love brag books because they are an quick way to create a cherished keepsake of special events and they make wonderful (and inexpensive!) gifts for friends and family.   I've used my favorite …

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Extreme Elements Father’s Day Card

I really liked the look of dry embossing on Brushed Silver card stock that I posted yesterday.  So, when I was looking for a simple Father's Day card for an upcoming workshop, I wanted to use the technique again!    I accomplished several of my workshop project goals with this project…1) use up some of …

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