On a Pedestal

Happy Everything to You! This is another one of my favorite cards. I can't tell you who I cased it from, but I can't take credit for this one. Just taking credit for finding a beautiful card and sharing it further with you. The base of the card is Pink Pirouette which was run thru the Polka Dot Embossing Folder and tied with 5/8" Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon. The Birthday Cake was all stamped using the Stamp-A-Ma Jig beginning with the pedestal in Certainly Celery, the cake in Pink Pirouette, the sentiment in Soft Suede and finally the candles, which we used the markers to color the stamp in Certainly Celery and Daffodil Delight. To add bling, we added Rhinestones to the pedestal. I think I know a grand-daughter of mine who will really enjoy this card for her birthday. Now, if I only remember where I put it when her bithday rolls around.

Autumn Spice

Oops - I guess I'm a bit tipsey today. This photo just does not to this card justice. I have had so many compliments on this card. I think the most ever! I love it too, if I may say that myself. I don't remember the Demonstrator's name whos card I tweeked to come up with this one, so if you're out there in cyberland, thank you!

The base of the card is Early Expresso, layered on top with More Mustard which was thwacked (and yes it's a real word) with Old Olive. The top layer is a piece of the Autumn Spice (and I love that DSP). The Tree is from the Thoughts & Prayer's Stamp Set and is layered on Early Expresso, Old Olive thawacked in Early Expresso and on top is More Mustard thwacked in Old Olive. The Thinking of You (from the Oval All Stamp Set) tag is stamped in Early Expresso on More Mustard which has been thwacked in Old Olive and then layered onto an Early Expresso Scalloped Oval. The Old Olive buttons (retired last year) are threaded with ever so fine strips of More Mustard Cardstock - a trick my Downline, Kathi Rowell shared with me - and is layered onto 3/4" Early Expresso circles. Hope you enjoy this card.

Card Class Sample - Going Gray

I wanted to share with you one of the cards we stamped at our Card Class this week. This card is so much prettier in person than it is here in the photo. The base of the card is Whisper White with a layer of Going Gray. Layered on top of that is Whisper White which has been Ticket Corner Punched. The Designer Paper is the Going Gray from the Neutrals Pack. The Flower is made from one each of the Scalloped Circle Punches, embossed with the Polka Dot Embossing Folder via the Big Shot, then the petals are clipped in a bit to form the petals. The center is a Gray Glimmer Brad which is available rigth now in the Holiday Mini Catalog. The Going Gray Ribbon is retired, but still in my inventory. Finally, the Tag is stamped with Going Gray and then layered onto a Going Gray Scalloped Oval.

All Occasion Card Class

Just wanted to give you one last update for tonight. October 27th, will be my next card class where we'll be stamping 4 All Occasion Cards and creating a cute 3-D item. Cost of the class is $10. Class will be in the evening only at 6:30. Please RSVP by Monday, October 25th so I will have your projects all cut and prepared for you.

Holiday Bundle Promotion

Check out the new Holiday Bundle Promotion on the side bar. It begins today. Let me know if you have any questions.

October Designer Paper Class

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!!! I have finally got back into action to update my Blog and to get my October Classes Posted. This is one of the cards we will be creating at my Designer Paper Project of the Month Class coming up on October 30th. You will be creating 8 different cards plus envelopes and a gift box all using the Deck the Halls Designer Paper from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  Cost of the class is $25 which includes a package of the Designer Paper and all the ribbon you'll need to complete your projects. Class is at 10 a.m. Please RSVP with payment by Monday, October 25 and bring your own adhesive and scissors.

Let me know if you get it...

I just couldn't wait to post this any longer. Over the years, I've had just too much fun with this. It all started with a customer I waited on years ago when I was working at Sobak's Cards & Gifts in Owosso, who came to my register with a pin on his jacket which looked much like the post to the left.

I was be-fumbled what it meant. Let me know if you figure it out.