Here are some other examples of "male friendly" cards that I made recently. I often stick with earth tones and blues.

I thought I'd also show this encouragement card I made for a pastor. I know I can't always put ribbons and paper lace on everything !! I wanted to create layers so to do that I heat embossed a window sheet.

New favorite stamp set!!

I love this new stamp set I got from the new catalogue called stippled blossoms (item 126745). I made some dsp and a wedding card from it. Can't wait to play with some other colors when I have more time :)

Four Mothers Day Cards

I realize this is probably very late for mothers day but I wanted to post up what I made for my records.
Since I had many aunts that I had to make cards for, I always like to make variations of the same card.

Creating Vintage Inspired Vases and Votive holders

A couple weeks ago, for my friend Anastasia's wedding, we created these fun vintage inspired centerpieces and votive holders using twine from the dollar store, the lace punch (which to my dismay, is retiring!) and some grosgrain ribbon.

Michelle's Craft Room

I'm so excited to reveal Michelle's craft room!  Since "playing" in my craft room (which now looks shabby compared to this one I designed for her), she's been thinking of carving out her own space to craft and enjoy creating things. So I made a few trips to Ikea and Dollarama, and voila, I created this room for her.  Again the KEY thing is that all your items are within reach (but have a place of their own to avoid clutter). With that said, Michelle happily reported she was able to make cards quicker since being in her craft room.

I installed Ikea picture ledges on the left side to display her punches, cardstock and papers, so that she could easily remember what she had stock of. The desk was from Ikea (those bottom drawers are the perfect size for Stampin' Up's clear mount stamp cases by the way...:) There is a bucket for paper scraps and a catalogue where she can stamp her images.

Notice also the bulletin boards that I created by stretching Twitterpated Fabric over Ikea bulletin boards and stapling it in the back. Create extra visual interest by hanging them with ribbon.

I got these paper buckets from the dollar store, which keeps her tools and inks at hand. In the background you can see the Designer Series Paper that I framed for her using dollar store white picture frames.

I got this piece of grass from the dollar store (I know, can you believe it?!) and used the mini clothespins (that are now on sale and discountinued) to clip some of her latest card creations.

My favourite piece of the room... this "potted pinwheel flower" bucket I made, using a garbage can, pinwheels and fake grass all found from the dollar store. The bucket currently holds her brads. The caption says "Welcome to Michelle's Craft Room - Where creativity grows". Love it!!!

Thank you cards

I just wanted to post a batch of thank you cards I made recently!

Baby Cards

It's that time of the year again... Spring flowers are popping up and so are the babies. Here are two cards I recently made for two baby girls. Congrats!

Michelle's Congratulations Card

Just wanted to post the super talented card maker Michelle made for her uncle's retirement. She used the dsp from Sale-A-Bration, pewter heat embossing powder and an embossing folder. Love it!

Literally... A 10 minute card

This card literally took me 10 minutes to make... And I was scrambling because I didn't have any time to make it before driving it over to a team members house. The card will be brought down by our Nicaragua missions team who will be visiting a local pastor that we have been partnering with for many years. The card is for his only daughter's upcoming wedding. What a joyous occasion that must be for all of them. Im so happy for them. Congratulations Esther!

Delicate Doilies Stamp Set

I have a couple more cards to share with you since I had to make a birthday card for my friend's birthday this weekend. I set some designer fabric through the Big Shot to create this card and curled the edges by hand for a more 3D effect.

Recipe: lace punch,delicate doilies stamp set,flirtatious designer fabric,melon mambo card stock, crumb cake cardstock, soft suede cardstock,hemp twine,crumb cake taffeta

Delicate doilies are stamped in soft suede on crumb cake card stock. My own dsp (made with build a blossom) on top of the DSP from Sale-A-Bration. Using the "Lots of Tags" die cut, I sent some wood sheets through the Big Shot and coloured in the edge with the chocolate chip marker. The last touch was the square lattice embossed paper peeking behind the curved cut by the edgelit die.

 Until next time,
Your Fellow Stampin' Up Addict :)

Mystery Grab Bag Offer

Don't forget, if you order $50 or more from me in the month of February, you'll get a free mystery grab bag (here's an example). The more you order, the more you'll get!
Yours Truly,
Your Fellow Stampin' Up Addict

Daffodil Delight DSP

Definitely my favourite thing to do... making my own DSP. I probably said that already. I feel so calm making all these patterns! Anyway here is my latest one, which is very simple! It is a random pattern of "Build A Blossom" Stamps on Very Vanilla cardstock, and sponged lightly with Crumb Cake ink. I love it! The best part about making your own DSP is that every card is uniquely different.

 One of the great things about Stampin' Up! stamps is that you're never out of words when you don't know what to say or write to a friend. Try the "Blessings from Heaven" Stamp set for great wording on difficult subject matter. I made a bunch of encouragement cards to give away to friends. The verse says it all! By the way, i'm loving the hemp twine I used to tie on the button below.

 You know what? I really liked how these Scallop Punch flowers and buttons made this card look more modern and contemporary.

 I thought this was kind of cute... using the sponges to daub the Pink Pirouette cardstock for a softer look.

 No reason why you should leave the inside bare! Why not use the DSP or another shade of cardstock inside your cards?

Thats it for now!
Yours Truly,
Fellow Stampin' Up Addict

Bright and Bold Colours, 3 Ways

After a very looonnnng and tiring week, I was very fortunate to sit down and make some cards tonight. Here are some examples of how we should run towards bright and bold colours and not be afraid of them!

 Here's a card inspired by the Sale-A-Bration colours. Remember, if you purchase $60 or more you'll get free product such as the cute little brad on this card!
Recipe:
* Pool Party DSP
* Melon Mambo Cardstock
* Heard from the Heart Stamp Set
* Real Red Cardstock punched with the Eyelet Punch
* Red Riding Hood Taffeta ribbon

 I created my own DSP using the Fabulous Florets stamp set on Pretty In Pink Cardstock against rich razzleberry cardstock. The big pearl is from the Occasions Mini! I love them because they're so easy to handle.

I wish you could see how saturated and lovely these colours are.
Recipe:
* Melon Mambo cardstock
* Tangerine Tango cardstock, cut with the modern label punch
* Pewter heat embossed "Fabulous Florets" stamp on Real Red cardstock punched with the scalloped circle punch.
* Mini square envelope stamped with the Triple Treat Flower stamp.

P.S. I Love You...

Here's a card I made out of things from the new Occasions Mini. Actually, I changed a card that I made at Genevieve's S.T.I.C meeting (because I have a hard time following recipes :P), but here's mine:
- P.S. I Love You Stamp Set (from the Occasions Mini)
- Twitterpated DSP
- Marina Mist Cardstock, Blushing Bride Cardstock (For the tag) Calypso Coral DSP and Pink DSP
- Large Pearl Basic Jewels (that I won from the meeting, yay!) :D

Yours Truly,
Fellow Stampin' Addict

Birthday Card for My BFF!

Here's a birthday card I made for one of my best friends, Michelle. What else did I get her for her birthday but Stampin' Up stuff.
Card Ingredients:
- I used the eyelet punch and curled the edges.
- Rich Razzleberry, Pool Party and Crumb Cake card stock

Making Your Own DSP

Even though I just started, I can confidently say that my favourite thing to do with my Stampin' Up products is to make my own "DSP"...that's "Stamplish" for Designer Series Paper, which is the fancier, printed paper you can get to coordinate with your solid card stock colours. I've made my own DSP here with my "Fabulous Florets" (123025) stamp set, and pool party, melon mambo, and pretty in pink inks. Then I used a sponge dipped in pretty in pink to get the blush colour. To make your own pattern, just stamp each stamp in alternating rows.

 Here's a birthday card using my dsp with some pool party card stock and In Colour DSP.

 I love the way the DSP looks against this Marina Mist card stock and woodgrain background.

 My DSP with the "Wisteria Wonder" card stock and rich razzleberry eyelet trim.

Probably my favourite... the dsp with "Early Espresso" card stock and the stitched poly ribbon in "poppy parade"

My First Swap

I had a great time tonight at my first team meeting and swap! Here's the card I made for the swap... I just received my demonstrator kit today so it was too late to make anything with it but by next month I should be all set to make fancy cards like all the other demonstrators in the group!
Until next time,
Your Fellow Stampin' Up Addict

February- Month of Love and Free Stuff with My Bonus Grab Bag Offer!

Order more than $50 from me in the month of February, and receive a free exclusive bonus grab bag of Stampin' Up products! You'll receive paper, brads, ribbon and some other goodies. Grab bags will be sent free of charge to your address. One grab bag per order. Don't forget, if you order just $10 more, you'll receive another freebie from Stampin' Up from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. Visit my shop now!