Build A Blossom Embossed Vellum Flowers

You may have seen some projects on the internet using the Build A Blossom stamps and Blossom Petals Punch, but I wanted to try something a little different…how about some vellum flowers!    How do you like this translucent, Perfect Plum flower?!  The large size of these blossoms are really quite eye-catching on cards—can you …

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Brushed Silver Letterpress Valentine

Well, it may be after Valentine's Day, but I wanted to show you the card I gave my Valentine yesterday…    Of course, I made one to keep, one to show!  I couldn't let Valentine's Day go by without trying the Lots of Love Letterpress on Brushed Silver card stock.  I "love" how it turned …

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Become A “Scrapper”—Bliss Shimmering Patina Card

It always amazes me how quickly my work space goes from about 2×5' to about 2×5"!  I feel so good when it's cleaned off, then within the hour, it's a complete disaster again!  I know many of you can relate, right?  Right?!!!!  *crickets* So, yesterday, I finally spent some time clearing off my crafting table. …

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Bliss Matchbox Nugget Box & Card

Tonight is Stamp Club night—my favorite stamping event of the month!  And, I'm very excited about our project, because not only does it combine (one of) my favorite color combinations with (one of) my new, favorite, Sale-A-Bration sets, it also includes chocolate!  How can you go wrong?!    We're making a Matchbox Nugget Holder Box …

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Colored Beveled Windowpanes

I learned a fabulous new technique at Leadership from Kelly Acheson called Colored Windowpanes.  Check out this fun, altered effect on my Colored Windowpane card…     Kelly showed us how to add some color on the back of the Windowpanes with Ink Refills and rubbing alcohol.  What an awesome effect!  Love it!  Colored Windowpane How-Tos …

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Nature Walk Thank You Cards

I used the new Nature Walk stamp set to create these cute little 3×3" thank you cards.  The background is stamped with the Sanded stamp in River Rock.  Then the flower from Nature Walk is stamped in Bravo Burgundy.  The "create" comes from the Charming set, and is inked in Not Quite Navy. There are …

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