Trying Out A New Set!



I saw this set in the catalogue and figured that it was time that I starting making more Valentine Cards. I haven't really celebrated Valentine's Day for the past few years as it was the day that my Mom passed away five years ago this year. I think that she passed away on that day because she was so loved. I really miss her.

I had a bit of a problem figuring out how to put this card together but I think that it came together well. I am pleased with how it turned out. I always have so much trouble trying to figure out where to place the ribbon. I think that ribbon really sets off cards and gives them that little extra that they so often need.

For the backgrond on the heart embossing folder I tried a new technique that I read about on SCS. You sponge ink on the inside of one side of the embossing folder before you put it in the cuttlebug. I like how it turned out and will definately be using it again.

What do you think??

Recipe:

Stamps: Happy Heart Day
Ink: Black stazon, and real red
Accessories: cuttlebug, heart embossing folder, nestabilities, crystal effects, brads, ribbon, punch, primsacolor pencils, taltine, stumps, two way tape.

Have a great day.

It feels so cold here today. The last time I checked it was -16 celsius. At least the sun is shining and it is not showing. I have enough shovelling for this weekend.

Wow! Three Days In A Row!



Well Kelly's challenge the other day must have motivated me. I am so pleased that this is the third day that I have posted a card. (Pattinig myself on the back)

I made this card for my bil as today was his birthday. He and my sister have a sailboat and love the water so I thought that this set would be quite fitting for him. We have so much fun the summer when we get to go for a saiil.

I don't know why I have always really liked lighthouse for some reason and when I saw this set long ago I just have to have it. I bought this on the BST forum at SCS. It was well worth the money. I definately would never part with this one. It is definately one of my favorites.

Anyway, enough babble. My BIL Dave really like this card so I was pleased.

Happy 51st Birthday Dave!

Recipe:

Stamps: Coast to Coast
Ink: Black stazon
Paper: Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Ballet Blue, Whisper White
Accessories: Cuttlebug and embossing folder, crop-a-dile, eyelets,
word punch, corner rounder, taltine, primsacolor pencils

Maybe I can make it four days in a row... come back tomorrow to see.

Goodnight

Happy Stamping!

Matching Card!



Here is a card that I made to go with the calendar that I posted yesterday. Just scroll down if you want to see it.

I had alot of fun using this set for the first time.

This card and calendar is going to a new friend that I met on SCS. I hope that she likes it as much as I do.

What do you all think about it?

Recipe:

Stamps: True Friend
Ink: Non SU Green
Accessories: SU marker really rust, punch, brad, ribbon, glue dots
Paper: River Rock, Garden Green and Su Dp Apple Cider

Have a nice evening and see you again real soon.

Cheers!

Getting Back Into Stamping Again Now!!



My friend Kelly kinda challenged me today to post something again today because yesterday was the first day that I posted something this year and it was definately too long. I of course, had to rise to this challenge and post something.

This is the first calendar that I have made and I must say that I enjoyed it. I just love this designer paper and of course I had collected it for awhile before I used it but I am working on that too.

I was supposed to get together with Kelly today to do some Valentine stuff but of course the weather around here would not co-operate with use. We are in the middle of a snow storm here now and it is not expected to stop till tomorrow morning and it has snowed since lunch time. Bummer.

Stamps: True Friend
Ink: Non SU Green, su marker used for the rust
Paper: SU designer paper called Apple cider

Thanks for visiting my blog. Come back soon.

Happy Stamping!

I'm Finally Back!



Been awhile since I finally got around to making a card. Between everyday life and a bad back and neck I just haven't been able to do anything.

This is a card that I made for my Sisters Mother In Law as she is having surgery on Monday to remove a lump in her breast. I wanted to bring it up to her this weekend so she would know that I was thinking about her and wished her all the best. I hope that it will make her feel a bit better. I can only image what she must be going through. Being an 86 year old woman and find out that you have breast cancer must be scarey. She is such a sweet woman and I just love her dearly.

Good luck Nanny Keeping, my hopes and prayers are with you.

I was at Michael's last night and saw this ribbon and this card just went on from there. I thought that it was so cute and then I thought about this set. It is not quite a match for the real red but it will do.

Stamps: Best of Cluck, Riveting
Paper: Real red, whisper white
Ink: Stazon black and classic su black
Accessories: punches, cuttlebug, nestabilites, primsacolor pencils, taltine and
a stump, su markers

Hope you all have a great day and thanks so much for dropping by

Take care