Here is a second sympathy card that I worked up using Young Vermilion, Artisan Accents doilies and the old Build a Brad.  I don't know why SU! doesn't keep the Build a Brad in the catalog, because I love that product!

All product used is SU!, unless otherwise noted.

Stamps:  Young Vermilion

Paper:  Vanilla, Not Quite Navy, Bravo Burgundy, Print Poetry dsp stack

Ink:  Black, Creamy Caramel, Sahara Sand, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy, Regal Rose, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray

Accessories:  Big Shot, Window Frame framelits, 1/2" Circle punch, Ticket-Corner punch, Build a Brad, Artisan Accents, natural trim,  Bravo Burgundy 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, brads, Festive Paper Piercing pack, Dimensionals, aquapainter, white gel pen

The December issue of the Paper Crafters Sample is available!!

Winters frigid days have crept in while our attentions were focused on the gift-giving holiday.  Soon our surroundings will be transformed from brightly-colored holiday lights to neutral colors of the winter season.

Our December issue celebrates beautifully muted colors of the season.   The bases of the projects are inspired by woody bark and snow-covered, leaf-less trees.  Insert a splash of color from the winter cardinal, glistening snowflakes or sparkling icicles and you have a “Naturally Winter” issue.

Sadly, I've got four sympathy cards to make this week.  I made two of this card for the first two friends who have suffered a loss.  I CASEd the basic idea for the central image from a card that I remember seeing -- unfortunately, I can't remember who did the original.  If she sees my card, please let me know and I'll give you full credit!

All products are SU!, unless otherwise noted!

Stamps:  Apothecary Art, Loving Thoughts, Thoughts and Prayers

Paper:  Vanilla, Crisp Cantaloupe, Soft Suede

Ink:  Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Soft Suede, Close to Cocoa

Accessories:  Big Shot, Labels framelits, Vintage Wallpaper folder, Ticket-Corner punch, Pearl Jewels, Vanilla seam binding, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spray, Stampin' Spritzer, brads, Aquapainter, Dimensionals

Follow My Heart

I started out with the Eiffel Tower from the Follow My Heart set out of the new mini, and the rest of the card just grew!


All products are SU!, unless otherwise noted.


Stamps:  Follow My Heart

Paper:  Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake, Venetian Romance dsp

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Versamark

Accessories:  Big Shot, Sizzlits Large Paper Doily, Square Lattice embossing folder, Embossilts Scalloped Heart of Hearts, Ticket-Corner punch, Owl punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Artisan Accents, Pearl jewels, Designer Subtles Collection buttons, Gold detail ep, Vanilla seam binding, Tangerine Tango Sycamore Street 1/4" ribbon, Dimensionals, brads

Best of Snow!

I got this darling image from the Best of Snow set!  I think that it would make a cute Valentine's Day card, as well as a seasonal holiday card.

The larger white layer was embossed using the SAB Decorative Dots folder.  I watercolored a touch of Bashful Blue at the bottom of each "snowflake" and put a bit of Dazzling Diamonds glitter on the tops.  

All products are SU!, unless otherwise noted.

Stamps:  Best of Snow

Paper:  White, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Watercolor Wonder dsp

Ink:  Black, Bashful Blue, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Lucky Limade, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral, Tangerine Tango

Accessories:  Big Shot, Deco Labels framelits, Decorative Dots folder, Ticket-Corner punch, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Aquapainter, Dimensionals, Cherry Cobbler seam binding, Gold sequin trim, brads

Love You to the Moon!

Here are some of the things from the new Occasions mini!  I tried to use only new product, so everything but the rhinestones on the baby pennants is new.

All product is SU!, unless otherwise noted.

Stamps:  Love You to the Moon, Language of Love, Peachy Keen

Paper:  Coral Calypso, Island Indigo, Watercolor Wonder dsp

Ink:  Island Indigo, Coral Calypso, Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red

Accessories:  Big Shot, On Film framelits, Small Heart punch, Banner punch, Dimensionals, rhinestones

Happy Hanukkah!

I've been working this card up since Thanksgiving for my Jewish friends.  It's very oversized -- 7 3/4" x 7 3/4" -- and looks more complicated than it really is.  Both the menorah and the doily are embossed.

All products are SU!, unless otherwise noted.

Stamps:  Jewish Celebrations, Hello Doily

Paper:  Smoky Slate, White, Bermuda Bay, Silver Glimmer paper, Winter Frost dsp

Ink:  Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Versamark

Accessories:  Big Shot, Window Frames framelits, Bigz Designer Rosette, Ticket-Corner punch, brads, sponges, Silver detail embossing powder

Stella Sympathy

My brother just lost his pug, Stella.  Stella with with him for 12 years, helping get through some of the toughest times of his life.  She is an angel in heaven now.  This is the card that I made for my brother.

All products are SU!, unless otherwise noted.

Stamps:  Pug (Dragonfly Laser)

Paper:  Vanilla, Crisp Cantaloupe, Early Espresso, Venetian Romance dsp

Ink:  Black, Illuminate, Basic Gray, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Baked Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Big Shot, Window Frames framelits, 1" Square punch, Ticket-Corner punch, brads, Early Espresso waffle-weave satin ribbon, Crisp Cantaloupe stretch ruffle trim, white gel pen, Aquapainter, Dimensionals

Calm Christmas!

I really wanted to do something with the dove from Calm Christmas using the soft colors of the Winter Frost dsp.  This is so much prettier IRL -- the photo didn't do justice to the shimmer and sparkle!

All products are SU!, unless otherwise noted.

Stamps:  Calm Christmas

Paper:  Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay, Winter Frost dsp, silver Glimmer paper

Ink:  Bermuda Bay

Accessories:  Big Shot, Snowflake #7 Sizzlit, Northern Flurry Textured Impressions folder, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Frosted Finishes embellishments, 1/16" Circle punch, Ticket-Corner punch, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds glitter

The October issue of the Paper Crafters Sampler is here!

Thanksgiving will soon be upon us.  Time to reflect on all things we are grateful and thankful for.   It’s that yearly tradition of getting together with family and friends, toasting your blessings.

 

This October issue, “Abundant Thanks”, offers project ideas for celebrating Thanksgiving.  Inside this issue you’ll find seasonal holiday banners, table settings, gift ideas and of course, beautiful hand-made cards.

This month's exclusive template is the horn of plenty.

College References Thank-you's

My son is getting ready to send in his college applications and is putting together packets for the teachers that are giving him references.  These thank-you notes will go in each packet, along with a $10 Starbucks card.  Hopefully they will all give him glowing references!


All products are SU!, unless otherwise noted.


Stamps:  Perfect Blend, Another Thank-You

Paper:  Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Bake Brown Sugar

Inks:  Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories:  Big Shot, Chevron embossing folder, Ticket-Corner punch, Artisan Label punch, Aquapainter, paper crimper, brads, Aquapainter

Scotty Sympathy

I made this card for a dear friend who just lost her wonderful 13-year old Scotty, Trudy.  Trudy was the most friendly dog and always had a welcome tail wag whenever we came out to the barn!


All products are SU!, unless otherwise noted.


Stamps:  Friends Fur-ever, Best of Greetings

Paper:  Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler

Ink:  Black, Smoky Slate, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Primrose Petals, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Big Shot, Deco Labels framelits, Ticket-Corner punch, brads, Cherry Cobbler seam binding, Early Espresso quilted satin ribbon, Aquapainter

Chalk Talk

I've been wanting to do something with the Chalk Talk bundle, but I hadn't gotten around to it until today.  I'd been working on that very complicated snowflake spinner card (see post below!) and I just wanted to work on something easy and pleasing.  I love the soft combinations that revolve around Pistachio Pudding.

All products used are SU!, unless otherwise noted.

Stamps:  Chalk Talk

Paper:  Vanilla, Pistachio Pudding, Calypso Coral, Venetian Romance and Etcetera dsp

Ink:  Calypso Coral

Accessories:  Big Shot, Chalk Talk and Deco Labels Framelits, Ticket-Corner punch, brads, Pistachio Pudding stretch ruffle trim, Tangerine Tango Sycamore Street ribbon, In-Color Boutique Details, Dimensionals

September Paper Crafters Sampler is here!

 

 

Ghastly greetings Sampler friends.  The September issue, Greetings a Brewing, has arrived.  This month we highlight Halloween.  Inside this issue you'll find a variety of Halloween greetings covered with pumpkins, witches, skeletons and more.

 

This month we have the PCS Ghoulie Hand with Treat template.  A wickedly fresh twist on offering up some sweet treats for your goblins and ghouls.

Snowflake Spinner card

I'd heard all about the Thinlits Circle die card and how to make a spinner, so I thought that I'd give it a try.  I watched Diane Dimich's fabulous video tutorial on using the Thinlits cards to get me started.  I'd played with the card die before watching her video and gave up after one try.  I was very happy with the results once I saw her tutorial, though!

I did Diane's version with the extended flap and played around with the snowflake spinner until I got it right.  I highly recommend her video tutorial to everyone!!

All products used are SU!, unless otherwise noted.

Stamps:  Festive Flurry, Beautiful Season

Paper:  White, Pool Party, Silver glimmer paper, Winter Frost dsp

Ink:  Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Illuminate 

Accessories:  Big Shot, Thinlits Circle card, large Oval punch, Snowflakes Thinlits, Scallop border punch, 1 3/4" Scallop punch, Rhinestones, silver elastic thread, sponges

Tuscan Sunflowers

In my quest to create a great card that echoes the beautiful sunflower fields of Tuscany.  I liked my previous card using the Post Card stamp, but I found this lovely retired set on eBay and snatched it up!  I really love the sunflower image on this card.


All products are SU!, unless otherwise noted.


Stamps:  Sunflower Serenade

Paper:  Vanilla, Crisp Cantaloupe, Soft Suede, Soho Subway dsp

Ink:  Black, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Tangerine Tango, Close to Cocoa, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green

Accessories:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan embossing folder, Ticket-Corner punch, Crisp Cantaloupe ruffle trim, Soft Suede 3/8" taffeta ribbon, brads, Aquapainter, Dimensionals, white gel pen

Tuscan Thank You

I've been trying for a week to come up with a thank you card for the friends that we stayed with in Italy earlier this month.  I really wanted some sunflowers to remind me of the beautiful fields of sunflowers that we saw in Tuscany.  The rooster is the emblem of Chianti, so I added that, too

All products are SU!, unless otherwise noted.

Stamps:  Winter Post, Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Lovely Romance, Postage Due, Provencal, Post Card

Paper:  Vanilla, Early Espresso, Pistachio Pudding, Island Indigo, Soho Subway dsp

Ink:  Black, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso, Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze, Riding Hood Red, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Baja Breeze

Accessories:  Island Indigo ruffled ribbon, Early Espresso 1/8" taffeta ribbon, Postage Stamp punch, Ticket-Corner punch, White gel pen, Aquapainter, Stampin' Spritzers, sponges

2013 Artisan Entry Blog Hop -- Day 10

Welcome to the Artisan Entry blog hop for 2013!  Us gals, unfortunately, didn't get "the call" from Stampin' Up, but wanted to join this hop and show you what we worked so long and hard on.  I hope that you enjoy my entries and hope that you'll follow the hop for the next ten days!

If you've been following the hop, you'll have come here from 

Kandi Phillips' beautiful blog, Kandi & Company.  

Today I'm showing you the last of my cards that I entered using From My Heart and Tiny Tags.  I hope that you've enjoy the ten days of our blog hop!

Stamps:  From My Heart, Tiny Tags

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Early Espresso, Tea for Two DSP

Ink:  Black, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, Island Indigo

Accessories:  Big Shot, Window Frames Collection framelits, Festive Paper-Piercing pack, antique brass Vintage trinkets, Jewelry Tag punch, Scallop Edge border punches, 1/16” Circle punch, Basic Pearl jewels, Early Espresso 1/8” taffeta ribbon, Rose Red seam binding, white Uni-Ball Signo gel pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tombo Multipurpose Liquid Glue, SNAIL Adhesive

The next blog stop after mine is to Anna Black's blog, My Creation Station.  

Please enjoy the rest of the hop!!

2013 Artisan Entry Blog Hop -- Day 9

Welcome to the Artisan Entry blog hop for 2013!  Us gals, unfortunately, didn't get "the call" from Stampin' Up, but wanted to join this hop and show you what we worked so long and hard on.  I hope that you enjoy my entries and hope that you'll follow the hop for the next ten days!

If you've been following the hop, you'll have come here from 

Kandi Phillips' beautiful blog, Kandi & Company.  

Today I'm showing you another of my 8" x 8" scrapbook pages, featuring a brief history of  Nimrod Hall, my family's place.  I created my background by printing out a map from the National Geological Survey, which is in the public domain, highlighting the location of the farm.  

Stamps:  Postage Due

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Primrose Petal

Accessories:  Big Shot, Labels framelits, My Digital Studio (journaling and small Arrow punch), USGS topographical maps (public domain), 1 ¼” Square punch, 1 3/8” Circle punch, Postage Stamp punch, Ticket Duo Builder punch, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack, Dimensionals, Tombo Multipurpose Liquid Glue, sponges, 3/16” Metallic brads

The next blog stop after mine is to Anna Black's blog, My Creation Station.  

Please enjoy the rest of the hop!!

2013 Artisan Entry Blog Hop -- Day 8

Welcome to the Artisan Entry blog hop for 2013!  Us gals, unfortunately, didn't get "the call" from Stampin' Up, but wanted to join this hop and show you what we worked so long and hard on.  I hope that you enjoy my entries and hope that you'll follow the hop for the next ten days!

If you've been following the hop, you'll have come here from 

Kandi Phillips' beautiful blog, Kandi & Company.  

Today I'm showing you another card that I submitted using Greeting Card Kids and the Designer Typeset polymer set.  I hope that you like this card as much as I do!

Stamps:  Greeting Card Kids, Designer Typeset, Fine Feathers

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, Tea for Two DSP

Ink:  Black, Pink Pirouette, Calypso Coral, Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Always Artichoke

Accessories:  Big Shot, Ovals framelits, Soft Suede 3/8” taffeta ribbon, Summer Starfruit 3/8” stitched satin ribbon, linen thread, white gel pen, 3/16” Metallic brads, Aquapainter, Tombo Multipurpose Liquid Glue, SNAIL Adhesive, sponges, Dimensionals

The next blog stop after mine is to Anna Black's blog, My Creation Station.  

Please enjoy the rest of the hop!!

2013 Artisan Entry Blog Hop -- Day 7

Welcome to the Artisan Entry blog hop for 2013!  Us gals, unfortunately, didn't get "the call" from Stampin' Up, but wanted to join this hop and show you what we worked so long and hard on.  I hope that you enjoy my entries and hope that you'll follow the hop for the next ten days!

If you've been following the hop, you'll have come here from 

Kandi Phillips' beautiful blog, Kandi & Company.  

Today I'm showing you the second of my 3D projects.  I used a whitewashed frame that I found at Michael's and added lots of pearls.  I also used the Tea for Two DSP in a peeling wallpaper technique to back my sentiment.

Stamps:  Collage Curios, Word Play

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Tea for Two DSP

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Lucky Limeade

Accessories:  Big Shot, Labels framelits, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack, Artisans Embellishments Kit, metallic brads, silver Soda Pop Tops, Crystal Effects, Basic Pearl Jewels, Dimensionals, Aquapainter, sponges, Rose Red seam binding, Tombo Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The next blog stop after mine is to Anna Black's blog, My Creation Station.  

Please enjoy the rest of the hop!!

July 2013 issue of the Paper Crafter's Sampler!

Get ready for some 'cool' summer projects. 

Summer is here and it's time to head for the beach.   A time for saltwater, digging for seashells in the surf and building sand castles.

In case you're not interested in getting sand between your toes, or wonder what brushed against your leg beneath the waves, then you'11love the July issue. 

"Sand and Sea" offers an array of beach and sea loving projects.  You'll find mini beach totes, colorful sunsets, salt-water taffy containers and images of marine life and seashells.

Purchase your issue at Paper Crafters Sampler!

2013 Artisan Entry Blog Hop -- Day 6

Welcome to the Artisan Entry blog hop for 2013!  Us gals, unfortunately, didn't get "the call" from Stampin' Up, but wanted to join this hop and show you what we worked so long and hard on.  I hope that you enjoy my entries and hope that you'll follow the hop for the next ten days!

If you've been following the hop, you'll have come here from 

Kandi Phillips' beautiful blog, Kandi & Company.  

Today I'm showing you another one of my cards, using Nature's Pace and Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Stamps:  Nature’s Pace, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Gumball Green, Rose Red, Tea for Two DSP

Ink:  Back, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Primrose Petal, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke

Accessories:  Big Shot, Labels framelits, Adorning Accents Framelits, Bitty Banners framelits, Basic Pearl jewels, Rose Red seam binding, 3/16” Metallic brads, Aquapainter, Tombo Multipurpose Liquid Glue, SNAIL Adhesive, sponges, Dimensionals, white ;Uni-Ball Signo gel pen

The next blog stop after mine is to Anna Black's blog, My Creation Station.  

Please enjoy the rest of the hop!!