XO

Hello friends! Here's a sweet Valentine's Day card (or really, could be an "Any Day" card!) I love how the En Francais Background Stamp brings a splash of elegance to anything it touches! I'm also still (always, and forever....) in love with Reds, Pinks, Browns, and Vanillas.....one combo I'll never tire of!

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Very Vanilla CS and 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Early Espresso CS and Classic Ink, Poppy Parade DSP (last years 6x6 hostess pk) and Classic Ink, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Extra-Large, En Francais Background Stamp, Full Heart Extra-Large Punch. XO from non-SU! set.

Definitely NOT a class card! :o)

Hey friends! I've mentioned on occasion the Stampin' Success magazine that Stampin' Up! Demo's get each month. They are chock full of great ideas and samples, and I always look forward to getting them. This card has been created from a photo of a 12x12 scrapbook page in the most recent mag. I love that you can take elements of designs, colors, ideas and layout, and change it up a bit to suit your needs. When I first started playing with this card, I had planned on using it in my Valentine's Day Class. After 2 days of (on and off) work at it, I finally conceded it was too intensive for a card class! :o) Hope you all like it as much as I do!

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Baja Breeze Classic Ink, and CS, Very Vanilla CS, Pear Pizzazz CS and Classic Ink, Island Indigo Classic Ink and Stampin' Write, Soft Suede, Classic Ink, Basic Grey Classic Ink, Blushing Bride Classic Ink, School Book Serif Alphabet, Take it to Heart, Aqua Painter, Color Spritzer Tool, Newsprint DSP (retired), 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Bits Shapes Punch Pack, Heart to Heart Punch, Full Heart Extra-Large Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Mini Brad, Button and large Brad are retired.

Iris Fold

Ok...this was the tie for fave technique of the day at April 2nd's Waterloo Technique Stamp Camp. Every person who came to the table, said it looked "too hard". Within 2 minutes though, I think they were all Iris Fold converts! I love this technique, and can't wait to start experimenting with different shapes.

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Night of Navy CS and 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler CS, Very Vanilla CS, Basic Rhinestones, Poppy Parade DSP from the Level 1 Hostess Benefit, Full Heart Extra Large Punch

French Kisses Workshop, Card and Box

ETA: I've challenged myself to re-start challenges! I've missed them in my time gone...I was reviewing the ones out there this week, and the Sketch at Sketch Frenzy Friday totally suits the card and box we made for the Momma Mar Workshop! I had to enter it, but I will be sitting down and working with this sketch more tomorrow! Have a great night all!

OMGoodness, we had fun at the Momma Mar and RobbynW French Kisses Workshop last night! Here is another card we made, but now I can also reveal the box Sarah decorated to hold her delectable hand made French Kisses in! (chocolate meringues filled with a white chocolate ganache...can you say DELICIOUS?!?) If you are interested in being kept in the loop for upcoming MommaMar and RobbynW collaborations, contact me to add you to the email list!

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Whisper White CS, Pink Pirouette CS, Soft Suede CS and Classic Ink, Punch Potpourri Stamp Set, Full Heart Extra Large Punch, Heart to Heart Extra Large Punch, Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, Polka Dot Embossing Folder from my crafty stash. (To see the original card and post, click here)

Friend to Friend

Good Morning! This card is CASED from Stamp 4 Fun, that my upline hosted in July. It was a tons of fun, and we left with 11 GREAT cards, and tons of ideas. I have altered this card to suit the stamp sets I have, but otherwise the LO came from my "sideline" Melissa.

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise noted)
Very Vanilla CS, Chocolate Chip CS and Classic Ink, Real Red CS and Classic Ink, Punch Potpourri Stamp Set, Love You Much Stamp Set, Full Heart Extra-Large Punch, Heart to Heart Extra-Large Punch, Scallop Square Extra-Large Punch, Embossing Folder from my crafty stash