Pink Star Power

 I used Pinterest to inspire this card.  I love the basic sketch, but it was masculine (which you always need more of so trust me, I will be making this again), and this time I needed a card for a little girl.

It's cute... it's fun....

I played a bit with the embossed layer and did sponge it up with a bit of pink pirouette.  It just pops the shapes on the page.

Thanks for looking!

Spring Cards- April Flowers Class!

 Finally, spring is here!  I am celebrating spring flowers with this 6 flower card class!  Want to join me?  

You'll choose one of these two cards to make (or you can make both for a small upcharge).

 You'll make all four of these cards...

And one of these two cards (or, again, you can make both).

Make 6 cards for $15.00 or all 8 pictured here for $20.00.

As always, sentiments are changeable to fit your card giving needs.

This class is being offered at two different times on Friday, April 10th.  Come at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm. Please give me your time and the number of cards you'll be making when you RSVP.  Please RSVP by April 9th.

'Tis the Season, Challenge 37! Getting Sketchy

 When I saw this sketch challenge, ideas started forming in my head!

I knew I wanted to use this stamp (because none of the stamps from this set have seen ink yet).

I played around a bit with two different sized cards (one "regular" sized and one a 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 square).  I also turned the DSP for a slightly different look.

I'm quite pleased with how these have turned out.

It is hard to see, but I also used Crystal Effects to create "liquid" in the glass.  I love that stuff!  

I'm super happy with how these turned out.

Why don't you try?  Just make a card using this basic sketch and then head on over to 'Tis the Season and post your creation.

I can't wait to see what you come up with!

'Tis the Season, Challenge 36, A Color Challenge

Here is my answer to the the Color Challenge issued over on 'Tis the Season this week.  The colors looked to be Garden Green, Early Espresso, Whisper White, and a neutral of choice, and my choice was Crumb Cake.

This is what I came up with.  CAS.  All the way.  I love how easy this came together, and the simple, clean look of it.

Thanks for looking!

Now you head on over to 'Tis the Season and play along with us.

Baby Cards C.A.S.E.

I think a few years ago, I pulled a page from a Stampin' Success magazine.  That page has been hanging around, waiting for me to do something with it.  This weekend I finally did.  Yeah!  I'm so happy with how these turned out.  I created my own DSP with various animals.  I did follow the sample from the magazine, but mine is a bit different (of course). One of these will be perfect for a baby shower I have next weekend!

Thanks for looking!

Learning to Use the Butterflies Thinlits Dies

 
Thanks for looking!

This is the first card I created with my new butterflies thinlit dies.  I figured out that I need a bit of a shim on my bigshot to full make all the cuts in the big butterfly.  I didn't want to waste the blue butterfly I made at first, so I put it under the big white butterfly.  Then I added a layer of sparkle with the dazzling diamonds. 

'Tis the Season, a Picture Challenge

I'm good at getting my cards to the 'Tis the Season blog, but not so good at posting my cards to my blog!  I guess it's good to know what I need to work on. I am determined to do better.

 

Here is my take on the 'Tis the Season challenge number 35. 

 

I focused on those multi-colored trees, snow, and big pearl looking ornaments. 

 

Why don't you head on over to 'Tis the Season and play along with us.  The challenge picture is right here: 

 

See what you can do!