Country Essentials

For my Dad's wife who recently had surgery. I pray that she has a quick recovery without complications! I fell in love with Paula Barin's card... such a lovely card. I made one of my own using cheerful colors for her. I added a Wink of Stella to the flowers to make them shine.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp set - Sweet Essentials, Country Flowers

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Peach Pie, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Gray Granite)

Paper - Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Basic White, Daffodil Delight DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Country Flowers dies, Hearts and Hugs dies, Wink of Stella

Layered Greetings

 

Thanks to Wanda Pettijohn, I found the perfect card for my niece. Such a lovely feminine card in pinks! Love it! Thanks Wanda! I used her color combo of Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop and Berry Burst with Old Olive for the leaves. I added a Wink of Stella to the petals to make them shine.

Thanks for taking some time to look!

Stamp sets - Go To Greetings, Layers of Beauty

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop, Berry Burst, Old Olive, Lemon Lolly)

Paper - Bubble Bath, Basic Black, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layers of Beauty dies, Deckled Rectangles dies, Layered Florals embossing Folder, Wink of Stella, dimensionals

Valentine Hugs

 

I fell in love with Lynn Starzl's design with the 'Hearts & Hugs' Stamp set. So cute! I created a few for my littlest nieces. Thanks Lynn for your inspiration! I love layers!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Stamp set - Hearts & Hugs

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite, Bronze, Ivory, Pretty in Pink)

Paper - Poppy Parade, Fresh Freesia, Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Poppy Parade DSP, Fresh Freesia DSP, Pretty in Pink DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Hearts & Hugs dies, Tasteful Labels dies, Spotlight on Nature dies, dimensionals

Country Spotlight

 

Hello! I cannot take credit for the layout/design of my card as I based it on a card I saw on Pinterest. I forgot to save it to my files though. So, if this design is yours - thank you for your inspiration! Her card was blue... I just changed mine to use pink colors!

Thanks for dropping in!

Stamp sets - Country Flowers, Happiness Abounds

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, SU100, Gray Granite)

Paper - Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Countryside Rose DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Changing Leaves dies, Spotlight on Nature dies, Country Flowers dies, Wink of Stella, glue dots

Changing Wonder

 

I really loved the 'Changing Leaves' stamp set on the dark background from Stampin' Up!, so I had to create one for myself for my brother-in-law.

I decided not to have a sprayed background and used the Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder instead. I changed the sentiment for the one in 'Wildlife Wonder' stamp set.

Thanks for taking a closer look.

Stamp sets - Changing Leaves, Wildlife Wonder

Ink - Early Espresso

Paper - Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Changing Leaves dies, Hearts and Hugs dies, Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder, Changing Leaves Embossing Folder, Glue dots, Crumb Cake Baker's Twine

Memorable Greetings

 

Such a lovely card by Heather Thomas! I just knew I had to create one for myself for my Aunt's birthday. Thanks Heather for your inspiration!

I changed the sentiment. Its from the 'Go To Greetings' stamp set. I added a Wink of Stella to make the petals shine.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp sets - Memorable Blooms, Go To Greetings

Ink - Memento, Calypso Coral, Versamark, Stampin' Blends (Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green)

Paper - Daffodil Delight, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Wink of Stella, Pineapple Punch ribbon, Rectangle Stitched dies, Memorable Blooms dies

Farm Season

 

I found this cute card made by Jeanna Bohanon on Pinterest. I knew I had to create one for my niece that was turning 3! 

I fussy cut all the barn animals... and cut around the 'hooves' so they could "carry" the sign! I also used a stylus to create a deeper indent/groove within the sentiment piece.

I used my computer to print off the sentiment as I wanted it to say "3rd".

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp set - Peekaboo Farm

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (SU100, SU300, SU400, SU600, SU900, Ivory, Basic Black)

Paper - Peach Pie, Basic Black, Granite Gray, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder, scissors, dimensionals, Seasonal Labels dies

Unbounded Fern

 

I saw this lovely card on Pinterest. There's no name attached to it, so if it's yours.... please tell me so I can give you the credit for your layout! Thank you so much!

This cards provides a way to utilize your scrap DSP (Designer Series Paper). So many possibilities!

Thanks for stopping in!

Stamp set - Unbounded Love

Ink - Early Espresso

Paper - Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Natures Poem DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Forever Flourishing dies, Unbounded Love dies, Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder

Celebrate Sips

My niece (another one, I have 13!)... turned 21! I hope this year is a blast for her! 

I used the 'Sip Sip Hooray' stamp set (obviously) and chose to use the 'Snowflake Sky' embossing folder in the background.  I added a Wink of Stella to the champagne and cocktail drink, but left the wine without sparkle! 

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp set - Sip Sip Hooray

Ink - Memento, Petal Pink, Summer Splash, Blackberry Bliss, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite, Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight)

Paper - Petal Pink, Blackberry Bliss, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella, Sip and Celebrate dies, dimensionals, Deckled Rectangles dies

 

Snow Friends

 

When I saw Terri Walker's card... I just knew I needed to create a similar card. The 'Snow Front' stamp set has so many different possibilities. I just love it when I come across another card using this set! So, thank you Terri for your inspiration!

I didn't have the exact DSP (Designer Series Paper) as she used, so I used the 'Peaceful Prints' DSP.

I added a Wink of Stella to the snowman to make him sparkle.

Thanks for dropping in!

Stamp sets - Snow Front, Turtle Friends

Ink - Memento, Crumb Cake, Garden Green

Paper - Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Basic White, Peaceful Prints DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Wink of Stella

Happy Flowers

 

Such a cute card from Susan Wong! Thanks for your inspiration Susan... I made a card for myself to give to my aunt. I changed a few things to make it my own.

I added a Wink of Stella to the flowers to make them shine.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp sets - Happiness Abounds, Country Flowers

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Summer Splash, Petunia Pop)

Paper - Basic White, True Love DSP, Granny Apple Green

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Country Flowers dies, Wink of Stella

Christmas Thanks

 

After the Christmas festivities have been completed, there was a need to create some 'Thank-You' cards. Well, this year it was made easy for me, as I had purchased the 'Garden of Thanks' kit! WOW! Such an amazing kit. It gave instructions to create 3 different cards... and enough material to make 3 of each card. Or, as I had done in a previous post, create a totally original card using the material within the kit. 

I do have to say, that just creating the designs that were in the kit was a breeze. AND.... everything is included (well, except scissors to cut the twine!). Thanks so much Stampin' Up! Now all my Thank-you's are complete!

Supplies Used- 'Garden of Thanks' kit, scissors

Corner Home

 

My cousin and her husband just purchased their first home! Congratulations for this huge step after their marriage! I chose the 'Coming Home' stamp set and paired it with the 'Corner in Bloom' stamp set. these stamps really do create a good 'anchor' for the stamps that need 'grounding'.

Thanks for checking in!

Stamp sets - Corner in Bloom, Coming Home, Sweet Conversations, Special Moments

Ink - Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake, Boho Blue, Pebbled Path, Gray Granite, Daffodil Delight, Soft Sea Foam)

Paper - Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Home Together dies, dimensionals, Wink of Stella

Forever You

 

My brother and his wife's wedding colors were red/white and gold... I chose to make an anniversary card using the colors red/white and black. As their anniversary date is in December.... the perfect embossing folders were used as the background and square pieces.

The sentiment is from the 'Celebrating You' stamp set.

I used Wink of Stella to make the red blooms shine.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp sets- Forever Fern, Celebrating You

Ink - Memento, Real Red

Paper - Basic White, Basic Black, Real Red

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder, Wintry 3D Embossing Folder, Rectangle Stitched dies, Layering Squares dies, Forever Flourishing dies, Wink of Stella, dimensionals

Wintry Cheer

 

I created this Christmassy Thank You card for my brother and his wife. They do so much for our big family by hosting all the holiday parties at their home. Its a huge undertaking... and for me, it doesn't go unappreciated!

I chose to pair the sentiment in 'Heart Shaped' (and its coordinating die) with the 'Words of Cheer' stamp set (and Christmas Cheer dies). The background is the 'Wintry 3D' embossing folder along with 'Peaceful Prints' DSP (Designer Series Paper).

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Stamp sets - Words of Cheer, Heart Shaped

Ink - Early Espresso, (Stampin' Blends - Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Granny Apple Green, Pretty in Pink)

Paper - Real Red, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Peaceful Prints DSP, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Heart Shaped dies, Christmas Cheer dies, Wintry 3D Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella, dimensionals, glue dots

Poinsettia Christmas

 

Another card I designed as a Christmas card this year. I used the 'Star of Light' Stamp set for the sentiment. I used the 'Rustic Crate' stamp set for the poinsettia image and its coordinating die to cut it out. The background is the 'Snowflake Sky' 3D embossing folder. I used the Rectangled Stitched dies to cut out the pieces (except for the mat).

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp set - Rustic Crate, Star of Light

Ink - Memento, Real Red (Stampin' Blends - Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce)

Paper - Basic White, Real Red

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine. Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder, dimensionals. Wink of Stella, Rectangle Stitched dies, Gold Twine, stylus