Halfway through the week!

Phew! I'm trying to keep breathing!:D Today is a day to work, work, work!

This is one of my favorite cards I've done for a while; it was an Advanced Technique card from a few months ago. Colors are Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Always Artichoke, and Certainly Celery. The stamp sets are Inspired by Nature and Blessings from Heaven.

Here's the inside:

As you can see, I used the ticket corner punch (Yes, I STILL love that thing!!) on the inside. :D

OK, I'm off - heigh ho, heigh ho. :D MAKE the time to stamp something, will ya already? :D

Easy card!

Now, this is a really quick card for you from a few months ago! :D Today's Bible study day, so I'm here now - but not for long!:D

This is from a quick card class. The color combination - Rose Red, Night of Navy,and River Rock - is from the Color Coach. It's not one I would have thought of on my own, for sure!

The grass is from INSPIRED BY NATURE, and I really like that stamp! It's embossed with clear embossing powder. :)

OK, I'm outta here now! Check this off the mile-long to do list! :D Have a WONDERFUL day - and take the time to stamp something! I will!!!!!

Twisted Easel for Friday!

Hi, everyone! Here it is, Friday again! I'm off to teach school - and I'm doing an example speech for the speech class. :) They're doing their first "official" speech on National Chocolate Day, *on* chocolate. I'm doing my speech on "A Simple Gift of Holiday Chocolate You Can Make", and showing them how to make brownie truffles - and showing them some quick packaging ideas. :D

ANYWAY. Today's share is another from an Advanced Techniques class; this one is TWISTED EASEL.

Card stock: Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, Whisper White

Inks: Lucky Limeade, Cajun Craze,Chocolate Chip

Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Teeny Tiny Wishes (inside)

Accessories:Scallop Trim Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, water, Word Window Punch

I really like how this came out!

OK, I'm off! Have a wonderful day, enjoy your weekend - and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something. I know I'd better.... :D

Well, I swore I shared this one!

But it doesn't look like I did! Yea! :D

Again, I made this one just for the Inspiration Station!

Card stock: Soft Suede

Ink: Early Espresso N

Stamp sets: Inspired By Nature, Nature's Silhouette

Accessories: Wood Sheets Textured Cuts, oval & scallop frame die, Big Shot, paper piercer, gold brads, dimensionals

It's a great masculine card, don't you think? I think it's beautiful, personally... :D

Let me know what you think of it! Have a WONDERFUL evening, and be sure to take the time to STAMP something!

Punch Art!

Hi, everyone! Here it is, Wednesday - are you having a good week? Are you creating? If not, are you planning some creativity time in your busy schedule? :)

Today's sample for you is from the LET'S GET PUNCHY! class, inspired by the INCREDIBLE Jackie Topa!

Isn't he ADORABLE?!?!?!??!?! I can't help but smile when I see him - and when I was putting him together, I had to stop and clap my hands several times. :D

Card stock: Barely Banana, Glorious Green, Green Galore, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Glorious Green, Chocolate Chip, Green Galore

Stamp sets: I {Heart} Hearts, Inspired by Nature

Accessories: Beautiful Wing Embosslit, Big Shot, paper snips, wide oval punch, small oval punch, Boho Blossoms punch, 1/2" circle punch, full heart punch, hole punch, white gel pen, Green Galore Stampin' Write Marker, stampin' sponge, dimensionals, platinum Shimmer Paint, horizontal slot punch

We had SUCH a blast at this class! :) And how can you NOT love him???? :D

OK, I'm off - lots to do today, and I'm not feeling particularly inspired.... :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and PLEASE! For YOUR sake! Take the time to STAMP something! :D

Kenn's birthday card :)

Hi, everyone! Wednesday was Kenn's birthday, but he had to work the WHOLE day, so we celebrated with my parents on Thursday. Because he loves sunsets and cornflowers, I wanted to make him a unique card. :) The original technique comes from Technique Junkies - Pat's wonderful!!! Tell her I sent you. :D

Card stocks: YoYo Yellow, Basic Black, Whisper White

Inks: Garden Green, Bordering Blue, YoYo Yellow, Ruby Red, Basic Black

Stamp set: Inspired by Nature

Accessories: black embossing powder, embossing buddy, brayer, white embossing powder, copy paper

I really am pleased with the way this turned out. :) He loves bright colors, and I think this card was pretty special.

I mean, he's pretty special, too, ya know. :D


Enjoy your time - and don't forget to stop and smell the chrysanthemums - since they're in bloom. :D Oh, and PLEASE. Take the time to STAMP something!

OK, so this is going to count for today AND tomorrow! :D

You've seen all of these techniques before, but I taught a new group these techniques last night, so I thought I'd show you the way we did them last night. :) ALL of the techniques are from TECHNIQUE JUNKIES. Tell Pat I sent ya! :D

Technique: SNAKESKIN

Card stocks: Whisper White, Taken with Teal, Basic Black

Ink: Versamark

Stamp set: VERY THANKFUL

Accessories: Embossing buddy, heat tool, clear embossing powder, black embossing powder, ticket corner punch, dimensionals





This technique is called CAMOUFLAGE.

Card stock: Close to Cocoa, Basic Black, Sahara Sand

Ink: Versamark

Stamp sets: Nature's Silhouette, Inspired by Nature

Accessories: Embossing buddy, heat tool, black embossing powder, gold embossing powder. Other I can't tell! :D





This is called PATINA. I won't be able to tell you most of what makes this one special. :)

Card stock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Brown, Versamark

Stamp set: Lovely as a Tree

Accessories: Garden Green and Gold Metallic re-inkers, gold embossing powder, embossing buddy, heat tool


And last, but not least!

This one's called BANDANA.

Card stock: Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, White craft, Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue

Stamp sets: Fifth Avenue Florals, Define Your Life

Accessories: white gel pen, embossing buddy, white embossing powder, heat tool, designer label punch, dimensionals

So! Tell me which one's your favorite! :D Enjoy your day, and MAKE the time to stamp something!!! :D