LOVE the Build a Blossom Set!

ETA: OMGoodness! Check THIS out! Thanks Keesh and the rest of the Inkspirations DT! You girls rock!

I love, love, LOVE the Build a Blossom Stamp Set, and Blossom Petals Punch! I've had such fun playing with it and creating unusual things (see here and here), but I haven't had the chance to use them in a more traditional manner. Today I finally got that chance and, boy, I LOVE it even more now! This card was made for Makeesha's Inkspirations Challenge #60. The challenge was to use the colors So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, Rose Red, and Whisper White, which made this card a "must make" today! It's been a long time since I've participated in a challenge, and I do want to get back to them. What's your fave challenge site? Some of my old standby's have disappeared, so I'm open to suggestions! Please leave me a comment with your fave site, and I'll pop by to visit!!!

Have a great afternoon everyone, it's been a GORGEOUS sunny day here, AND I got a surprise flower delivery today, so it's rounding out to be an A +++ day! :o)

Ingredients: (all SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
So Saffron CS and Classic Ink, Wild Wasabi CS and Classic Ink, Rose Red Classic Ink, Whisper White CS, 3/8" Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Build A Blossom Stamp Set,
1" Circle Medium Punch, Blossom Petals Punch, Contempo Christmas Stamp Set, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Jewellery Tag Medium Punch, Thread from my sewing kit

Anna's "Meet Up" Card Class

Good morning everyone! I am veering off the Christmas Countdown posts for a little bit this morning, however, be sure to check back this afternoon for today's gift from Debbie Bean.

A friend of mine asked me to come to her Meet Up Group this past Friday, to make some cards with them, so below are photos of all 4 cards. They were a hit, and all the ladies (and 2 young girls!) did a fantastic job with them. Thanks Anna, it was so fun getting to stamp with your friends!


This card was adapted from one I'd seen through my upline, Donna. Not sure if she was the creator, but I did get the idea from her.

Ingredients:(All SU!)
Old Olive CS, Very Vanilla CS, Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink, Always Artichoke 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Jolly Holiday DSP, Delightful Decorations Stamp Set, Ornament Extra Large Punch


This card was adapted from one I made at Stampinpalooza this past October.

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Crumb Cake CS, Real Red CS, Whisper White CS, Candy Cane Christmas DSP, Two Way Glue Pen, Iridescent Glitter and "Joy" from my crafty stash


This card was simplified for the masses :o) from one Andrea Walford posted here.

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Baja Breeze CS and Stampin' Write, Whisper White CS, Candy Cane Christmas DSP, Black Stayz On Ink, Real Red CS, Stampin' Write and 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Soft Suede Stampin' Write, A Cute Christmas Stamp Set.


This card is one I make all the time. I love its elegance and simplicity, and to be honest, it is always the most loved at any card party I am at! I am sure there are several variations out there, but this one has been created by myself. I've made this card in Almost Amethyst (retired), Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, So Saffron and Pretty in Pink, and it is stunning each time. This is the first time I've put it together in black.

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Basic Black CS, Whisper White CS, Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Contempo Christmas Stamp Set, Basic Rhinestones.

World Card Making Day, Project #1

Hello Ladies! A quick post today, as I am expecting the doorbell to start ringing shortly. We are celebrating World Card Making Day today, and I thought I'd share one of the 5 gifts cards and folders I designed for my guests to make. Peek back all week, as I will get to posting the others as well. Hope you enjoy them, and I hope my friends enjoy making them! LOL! The idea for the following 5 envelope/folder/3x3" card holders was demo'd at Convention (with a thank you theme...that would work great as a gift too!), and while I wasn't there, one of my sidelines was, and I saw her sample.

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Envelope from office supplies, Whisper White CS, Certainly Celery CS, Classic Ink, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (retired) and DSP (also retired), Contempo Christmas Stamp Set, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Petals Aplenty Embossing Folder, gems from my crafty stash, 3x3" Square Envelopes (not shown)

Stampinpalooza Swap Card

Hey All! I am away at Stampinpalooza in Toronto today, but pre-scheduled this post to show you all the swap card I created! I love it, I think it's totally elegant, and totally a card that can be replicated by any level of stamper with a huge impact! If you want this to be YOUR Christmas Card this year, contact me to place your Stampin' Up! order! Enjoy!

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Basic Black CS, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, and Classic Ink, Whisper White CS, Basic Grey CS, Contempo Christmas Stamp Set, Petals Aplenty Embossing Folder, Ornament Extra Large Punch, Pop Dots

Regionals 2010 Swap Card

Hello friends! Here is the swap card front I made to take to Regionals yesterday. I didn't want to post them before, and ruin the surprise...but this is one of the projects I've been working on this past month. (and...therefore not blogging! Sorry! :o) I took, and swapped 50 of these at the Stampin' Up! Hamilton Regionals yesterday. I got some fantastic card fronts in return...keep your eyes peeled and I might just be sharing them here! Hope you are all having a great Sunday!

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Punch Potpourri Stamp Set, Contempo Christmas Stamp Set, Jolly Holiday DSP, Old Olive CS, Classic Ink and 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler CS and Classic Ink, Two Step Bird Punch Extra Large, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Extra-Large, Petals Aplenty Embossing Folder