This week my step-dad is celebrating his 70th birthday. In order to recognize this memorable milestone, I am sending him the It’s Your Birthday with Senior Years card. This cute stamp is part of a fun whimsical set called Senior Years. It’s easy to color and has many sentiments geared towards aging and retirement. Want to Make it? Begin with a 4 1/4 x 5 card base of Crumb Cake card stock. Ink up the …
Today’s card, Friendly Thoughts with Floral Essence, is for the Global Design Project. I am playing along with them again, and this week it is a color challenge. The challenge is to come up with a design showcasing the following colors; Bumblebee Just Jade Magenta Madness To showcase these colors, I created a Split Front card (also know as a Recessed Panel card). This type of card is pretty easy to make and really shows …
Have you ever done an easel card? Today I decided to change things up from my regular A2 cards and do one. As you will see, the Back on Your Feet Giraffe Easel Card is easy to make and fun to give. Recently, a friend of mine had surgery on her neck. As a result, the giraffe with the twisted neck came to mind for a get well card. I think the giraffe is really …
Looking for a quick, simple card? The Tasteful Touches Feather Wishes card is just that. It is simple, quick to make, and today I am going to share it with you. I don’t typically do cards that are this easy. I’m not sure why, because I think it turned out just as beautiful as some of my more intricate ones. The best part about it? It is so versatile! Here are the details: Cut a …
Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our theme is the “new 2020-2022 In Colors.” The Design Team is showcasing the new family of In Colors from the new catalog. We know you will love them as much as we do! At the end of my post, you will find the full line-up below to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal. Today I am showcasing the new In …
Happy Thursday! It’s a beautiful day, so I felt that some beautiful flowers were in order. My Bloom & Grow thank you card is showcasing some bright Calypso Coral Flowers paired with the new Just Jade In Color. Don’t you just love this color combo? Calypso Coral is one of my favorites, and the new Just Jade is a perfect compliment. Basic Black Calypso Coral Daffodil Delight Just Jade In addition to the beautiful color …
Today’s Metallic Jar of Sunflowers Shaker card is offering a Sneak Peak of a new 2020-2022 In Color and a new stamp set being offered in the 2020-2021 annual catalog; Just Jade and Jar of Flowers. Just Jade is one of the new 2020-2022 In Colors being released in the 2020-2021 catalog. It is one of five beautiful In Colors, and will soon become a favorite. It pairs nicely with the Pretty Peacock and the …
Today I am playing along with the Global Design Project team. The challenge is to come up with a creation based upon the above design. I think the Under My Umbrella stamp set is a perfect choice for this challenge. Rather than depicting the umbrella and rain boots with a springy-shower, I decided to give some beautiful spring life to them by adorning them with fresh flowers. The flowers are all colored with Stampin’ Blends, …