As I said in the previous post, my downline, Denise, left some cards in between my front doors.  Here are the other four cards:

Aren’t these gorgeous?  For some reason, my photo imaging program turned the Crushed Curry cardstock into a green shade.  I just realized how clever Denise was with using the ribbon.  She turned the polka-dot ribbon over and used the plain back side too.  Bonus points for Denise!

Supplies Used:  Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set and various word stamps; Razzleberry Lemonade designer series paper; Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Chocolate Chip; Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry,  Dusty Durango and Chocolate Chip; Ribbon: Rich Razzleberry 1/2" polka-dot grosgrain ribbon.

Tags: Stamping

I love going to the mailbox and finding handmade cards inside.  It’s even more fun to open the front door and find a surprise package of handmade cards.  My downline, Denise, lives close to me and put this card and some others in between my front doors.  Denise has such a clean and uncluttered way of stamping, which I love.  You all know she is subliminally forcing me to buy this stamp set with this cute card.  Right?  My checkbook thanks you Denise!  LOL

Supplies Used:  Falling Leaves stamp set, Dusty Durango Ink & Cardstock, Chocolate Chip Ink & Cardstock, Crushed Curry Ink & Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Gold Brads.

Tags: Stamping

I was cleaning up from last month’s Technique Clubs and decided to make cards from the leftover supplies.  I made about five of these cards and really liked them.  As I was making my sixth card, I didn’t like the coloring that I did.  It’s hard to throw away a card without trying to salvage it.

And here is my salvaged card.  As I’ve been telling my customers for 12 years now, sometimes the cards we make mistakes on become the prettiest ones.  I really like the bling on this card by using Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.

Supplies Used:  Inspired by Nature stamp set, Always Artichoke Ink & Cardstock, Chocolate Chip Ink & Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Pretty in Pink and Pixie Pink Ink, Sponge Daubers, Large Oval and Modern Label Punch, Sponge, Blender Pen.

My challenge to you is before you throw away a card, think about how you could salvage it!

Tags: Stamping

Someone in my networking group requested 20 baby cards for boys and girls.  And don’t faint, but she doesn’t need them until Monday and I finished them this morning!

Supplies Used:  Fun & Fast Notes, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Pretty in Pink Ink and Cardstock, Bashful Blue Ink and Cardstock, Small Oval, Large Oval and 1 3/4" Circle Punches, Top Note and Pennant Sizzix Big Shot Die Cuts.

Tags: Big Shot, Stamping

When I started my blog, I told myself that I wasn’t going to stress about it or pressure myself to put out daily or weekly entries.  As you can tell, I don’t post much in the summer because we live at our cabin from Friday until Sunday just about every weekend.  I’ve been waiting for this milestone 100th post and wondering…hmm…what is worthy enough??

How about a new grand baby?  This frame was part of my Mother’s Day present.  Of course, I got all teary eyed when I saw it.  I quickly wrapped it back in the tissue paper and gave it to my hubby to open.

Here are the expectant parents, our son, Ben, and our daughter-in-law, Jade.

Dan and I are thrilled with the happy news.  This will be grand baby #3 for us!  And it looks like this grand baby’s arrival date has been moved up a week.  We’ll have the best New Year’s gift for 2010!

Tags: Miscellaneous