My Mommy’s Big Girl Denim Pants Card

It's been three years today that My Mommy passed away…wow, I still can't believe that!  My Mommy was a great friend, motivator, and inspiration to me (and she still is!).  It's because of her that I've had the tremendous opportunity and courage to make some big changes in my life!  One of the biggest has …

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February Stamp Club Project Showcase – Part 2

Today, I'm sharing more of the lovely projects that my Stamp Club attendees brought to our event last week.  Created by Carmen DeBruce.  She used the Flower Fancy stamp set and the Elegant Lines Impressions Folder for this pretty card. The raised texture was highlighted with White Craft Ink.  She CASEd this card from Andrea …

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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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Amanda’s French Patina Card

Happy Valentine's Day!  Today's project wasn't made to be a Valentine, but it could be used as one.  It's certainly filled with "amour!" I'm absolutely loving the patina technique and the baja/suede color combination, so please indulge me as I show you one more version that I created as a birthday card for my niece, …

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February Stamp Club Project Showcase—Part 1

We saw lots of cool projects at my Too Cool Stamp Club event last Friday.  Let's take a look at just some of my favorites that had a Valentine's Day theme…    Carmen DeBruce created this beautiful, tri-fold Valentine for her husband!  Love it!  She CASEd this card by Lorri Heiling, and you can find …

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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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