Elements of Style Embossed Vine Card

I spent another Saturday making birthday items—we have lots of Spring birthdays in the family!  This time I created a special gift box purse filled with cards for my mother-in-law, Nancy.  To add an element of surprise to the this Elements of Style ensemble, I'll be revealing the three card designs and purse in separate …

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Summer Mini Items Now Available!

Woohoo!  The Summer Mini Occasions Catalog has officially begun, and with it comes a whole new array of stamps, Designer Series Papers, and some really exciting new tools that you'll absolutely LOVE! You can see the complete selection of new Summer Mini products at my online store.  Or, download a copy of the Summer Mini …

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Goodbye Spring Mini Items…

Hurry, it's your last chance!  Today is the last day to purchase items from the Spring Mini Occasions Catalog. The good news is that there are several items that will be carried over into future catalogs.  Some of my favorites (thank goodness) are sticking around—Vintage Vogue stamp set, Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Two-Step Bird …

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Sculpted Paper Roses

I can't take any credit for this beauty (although I certainly wish I could)!  I received this card from Carmen DeBruce—it's simply gorgeous!    Look at the details of the beautiful, 3D sculpted roses!  They are so realistic looking!  Can you believe that they are made from using the Fancy Flower Punch?  It's true!  And, …

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Cottage Wall Butterfly Tri-Shutter Card

The last of my triple birthday cards was created for Cassie, who turned 9.  Again, I wanted to keep the butterfly theme, but since she was older, I thought Cassie would appreciate a Too Cool card that was pretty and had some fancy folds.  Time for a Tri-Shutter card!    Once again, I've decorated throughout …

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Spinning Butterflies Card

Next up on my triple birthday cardmaking list last Saturday was Allison.  She was turning 6.  Like Sophie's Fluttering Butterflies Pop-Up Card, I wanted her Too Cool card to be a butterfly-themed pop-up, too, but this time with a simple and sweet look. The card front was created with layers of butterflies cut from the …

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