A gift set

I am not good at making multiple cards that are alike, but I wanted to make a set.  So I used just one stamp set using various colors, but just two layouts.

This set is for a lovely woman that has done many kind things for our family.  Someone who, unlike me, actually gets card into the mail.  So I also  wanted to make these fairly flat for  sending.

They are fairly plain cards--with lots of space to write on the inside (as this friend is sooo good at doing).  If you want you can click on each picture to see it larger.

It uses the set "Vases in Vogue", which was a past Stampin' Up! Hostess set.  It is probably my all time favorite hostess set.

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So Thankful!

We we very blessed by folks during Pastor Appreciation Month. So you know what that means....Thank you notes. (Remember you can click on the picture to veiw it larger) Since I need quite a few, I went with a simple layout for them. I colored the images while dh and I went to NYC last weekend for the marathon. (You can take colored pencils on the plane in case you wondered.) The leaf shape I punched out of the sticky part of a Post-It note and then used a sponge dauber to ink over the leaf mask. So easy but a fun element! (and easy to repeat for many cards)

Also, I am thrilled and thankful to announce that I have been invited to be a Guest Designer for Starving Artistamps. I am not exactly sure what that means yet. Although, I do know that means fresh rubber!! Their latest releases are very exciting!! You should check them out!!

Materials Used:

• Stamps: Vases in Vogue and Give Thanks by SU!
• Paper: DP (unknown); Old Olive, Kraft and Chocolate Chip CS by SU!
• Ink: StazOn Jet Black; Old Olive and Chocolate Chip by SU!
• Accessories: Post-It note, Dusty Miller punch by Family Treasures, Ribbon, Distressing Tool

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Beate Weekend Sketch 16

Boy, did I take some liberties with this sketch. LOL!!!

Basically--I wanted--no--NEEDED to use this paper. This sketch really helped me do that. The paper is from a 6" x 6" pad of paper from BasicGrey, the collection is called "Perhaps"

The vase and the main white pannel is popped up with dimensionals. I colored with a water color brush and reinkers.

Materials (SU! unless noted):

• Stamps: Vases in Vogue
• Paper: White, More Mustard, DP (Basic Grey)
• Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Reinkers for watercoloring and Rose Red for sponging
• Accessories: Flowers (Bazzill and Prima), Scallop Punch (punch outs were a RAK), Stampin' Dimensionals

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Just Zoo It!

I like the set Zoofari, not sure if I can love it. I do not send out many young kids cards--and I am not sure it is appropriate for cards for grown ups. I did try today--to make a grown up card with it. What do you think???



I had a lot of fun making the background (Pick a Petal and Little Pieces). And of course, I love water coloring!! I used the Taken with Teal re-inker for this one. I took my time layering the color.

For more info on this card see HERE.

Thanks for stopping by and being patient while I SLOWLY rebuild my stamping momentum!!