Bright & Beautiful Christmas card

Its been a while since I've posted.

I wanted to let everyone know, that even though I am no longer a Demonstrator, I am still going to make cards and share.

I will no doubt be using older stamp sets, since I have an extensive collection of stamps.

But the ideas and creations will continue to come.

I was a little late sending cards this year, but I did manage to get some out.

I miss making cards. But mostly I have missed making cards with friends.

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Christmas!

Today's post is my 2016 Christmas card.

On this Z folded card, I used Bright and Beautiful, Ornamental Pine, and Petite Pairs, Stampin Up Sets.

The striped paper is from Hobby Lobby. 

The green paper, was also folded in The Z fold style, placed on the card in the opposite position. 

This fun fold seems to be all over right now, so I decided to try it.

There are lots of pop up, 3D options you can create using this fun fold style.

Dear Friends, (you know who you are) I am missing you, and I miss class with you.

I have been thinking of each of you, and wishing all of  you well.

Take care, and I hope to see you again sometime.

I'm still available if you need help with creative ideas!

Happy Stamping!!!!

Touches of Texture, Stampin Up

I am so addicted to my paper and stamping.

I needed a card for my Niece. Who is attending UW Oshkosh for a conference this week.

I was finally able to sit down at about 10:00 pm.

Usually, I'm sleeping by 10 pm.

Well, time got away from me, and by the time I finished the card, it was 1:30 am.

What???

How in the world did I manage to lose that much time, and not realize how late it was?

Simple......

I'm an addict to all things Paper!

I wanted to break out the new stamp set  "Touches Of Texture".

I love the stamp set, and the background textures it offers.

This set reminds me of the wild flowers we see when driving the Rustic Roads in Wisconsin.

Which are all in bloom now.

Top view to show the pop ups.

Enjoy the warm weather and sunshine!

Happy Stamping!

Stampin Up products used:

Stamp sets used: Touches of Texture, You've got This

Card stock: Whisper white, Wisteria Wonder, Blackberry Bliss

Ink used: Staz On Jet Black, Hello Honey, Regal Rose, Wisteria Wonder,

 Lucky Limeade, Blackberry Bliss.

Other : Wink Of Stella, Decorative Label punch, Project Life Corner Rouder

Father's Day, My Biker Dad!

Father's Day is this weekend.

As always, I'm a little late with my creation.

Dad, Don't Look till it comes in the Mail!!!!!

Everyone thinks they have the best Dad in the world.

My Dad really is the Best Dad in the World.

I Love you, Dad!

I wanted to create just the right card for him.

 I found the perfect stamp set in the new catalog.

ONE WILD RIDE

I waited, and waited for my Stampin Up order to come,

 so I could use this stamp set to make an awesome card, for an Awesome Dad.

Then I got it.

And guess what?

I had a brain block. 

I couldn't figure out how I wanted to use this stamp.

 I only knew, this was the perfect stamp to use for my Dad.

My Awesome Dad!

What to do, what to do ?????

 I went on Pinterest for ideas. 

Thank you to Stampyourartout.com , I found an idea.

Although I've seen this form of pop up card before, I've not tried it.

I liked her idea for the card, so from there I created a similar card.

 I love the extra pop up inside.

Here is My take on her original idea.....

(no peeking Dad)

Lighting wasn't that great, so I tried again.

A top view shows how I did the pop ups in my card.

I had fun making this card. I like the fold style, and I'll have to create more cards with this fold.

Happy Father's Day to all Dads!

Thank you to ALL who inspire me, and I hope to inspire others.

Happy Stamping!!!!

Stampin Up Products used:

Card stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Silver foil, Smoky Slate

Ink: Basic Gray

Stamp sets: One Wild Ride, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Morning Meadow Card

I love purple!

But for some reason I rarely use it for cards and scraping.

So today I made it my goal to create a purple card.

Using Elegant Eggplant (105126)

Rich Razzleberry (115316) I'm not sure if this is a purple, but it worked for me.

Naturals Ivory (101849), Crumb Cake(120953)

Morning Meadows Hostess Stamp set (129678)

and Gorgeous Grunge stamp set (130517)

I created this card for May's Class.....

 

 

Contact me to find out how to earn the Hostess Stamp set.

 

Can't wait to share it with my Stamping Friends.

Happy Stamping!

 

 



SU, Fabulous Florets Wedding Card

Here is a recent wedding card, made for a Friend of mine.

The wedding colors are Red and black.

Using a Z fold and,

Stampin Up's Fabulous Florets stamp set, I embossed and cut out the flowers.

I think the card has an elegant look.

I'm happy with the result.

 

 

Happy Stamping!