Isn't this an awesome idea? I just had to CASE the bride dress idea I received from a swap at convention where Betty Button, Hinesburg, Vt., made a wedding dress from detail on the Manhattan Flower embossing folder (#114517). I opted to make my card Vanilla on Vanilla and used the new Beau Chateau designer paper and coordinating Marina Mist cardstock and ink. How simple!!! What you might ... View Post
Archives for July 2011
Beautiful Butterflies
This card is my 'stationery' this month--if you get a card from me, this is the one you get! I got the inspiration for the background (pink stripes on pink & black) from one of my talented team members, Jackie Schulz. I used the decorative element from Friends 24/7 and also my favorite Embosslits die 'Wonderful Wings'. Enjoy! Set - Friends 24/7 (retired) Accessories: 5 ½ x 8 ½ Blushing ... View Post
Convention 2011 Display Boards
I had an amazing time in Salt Lake City at Stampin' Up!'s convention! I am excited to share that I earned Founder's Circle as Demonstrator of the Year #91. Founders Circle are the top 100, so as you can see, I squeaked in JUST under the wire (they are letting in the riff-raff now). In any event, I will share an all expenses vacation to St. Georges, Utah in September with the Shelly and the ... View Post
Fabulous Florets Anniversary Ensemble
This is an anniversary invitation and favor ensemble that I designed and made for my good friends Louise & Ray Phillips on their 40th anniversary. Congratulations!!! I was so excited to be asked to design the invitation for their special day and I'm sharing it here. The invitation is inside a half sheet of Pacific Point cardstock folded into the middle and embossed ( 'Flower Garden' ... View Post
The Open Sea
Isn't this an awesome set? It is a rare 'ship' set and only available in the Summer Mini Catalog only (that ends August 30th)--and I think we all need to band together and complain to someone! (Just leave my name out of it, LOL!). Below I have shared the materials and supplies to make this card. Set(s): The Open Sea (wood: #123030, clear: #123032) Sanded (background stamp) ... View Post