Field Flowers Mask & Sanded Core’dinations Background

Sometimes I like my own projects.  Sometimes I don't.  But, sometimes I really, really LOVE a project I create…and this is one of those projects! I love the colors and the textures and the images and the techniques and the details…I just LOVE these two cool cards!  The cards feature the Field Flowers stamp set …

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Apothecary Accents Masking With Piercing Essentials

Simple, subtle and elegant!  That's the theme for today's Two Cool cards!  They feature a different way to use the Apothecary Accents Framelits, plus they highlight the beautiful detailing you can achieve with the Paper Piecing Essentials system.    CASEd from Debra Currier of ARTfelt Impressions. Oh, the photos don't do these cards justice!  I …

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Sunday Showcase: 14 Reason To Smile Ideas

  I'm finding all kinds of fabulous project ideas using the new Reason To Smile stamp set!  During July only, Reason To Smile is available for just $5 when you make a purchase of $50 or more! What a deal! I thought it would be perfect to show you just how versatile this set really …

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Stamp Club Tags Design 4—Peekaboo Stocking

I'm having so much fun designing this collection of tags for my Stamp Club event on Friday. The most difficult thing is deciding what NOT to do!  There are endless possibilities—it's so hard to choose!  So, for the 4th design, and after much agonizing over ideas, I finally decided on using the Peekaboo Die from …

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Delicate Doilies Random Backgrounds

If you're looking for a quick, easy, and colorful background for your cards or scrapbook pages, look no further than the fun Delicate Doilies stamp set!  The fun, circular designs are reminiscent of the old Spirograph drawing toy…do any of you remember those, or am I too old?!  Since I am an only child, this …

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Ellie’s Patterned Party Birthday Card

Our family has lots of August (and April) birthdays.  Today is my niece Ellie's special day—8 years old!  Plus, it's the first day back to school, so it's a doubly special day for her!  (Wow—summer sure goes by fast!) Here's the glittery card that I created for her using the new In Colors and a …

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