Wedding ensemble by Diane

I had to share this amazing wedding ensemble created by Diane Vander Galien, a local SU demo who's been delightfully "adopted" into my group. Diane doesn't have a blog, but she was happy to send me some photos to share with you all. Her daughter's recent wedding was just a stunning showcase of Diane's talent–and …

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You need this set… Elements of Style

Honestly, if you don't have this set yet, what is WRONG with you? Ha! Just kidding. But if you were to say to me, "Hey Lyssa, can you recommend a good, versatile, interesting, timeless set for me?" I'd say "Sure thing, sweetcheeks, how 'bout this one?" Well, maybe I wouldn't call you sweetcheeks. But I …

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Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel

I just love making baby cards, and YAY I get to make three this week! But two will have to be neutral colors because 2/3 of them are currently in utero. But I'm so happy for my friends, I can't wait to make something really fun tonight in the ol' craft room. Here's a couple …

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Quick Scalloped Wedding Card

Here's a fun 5.25 square card made with a product that was just really an underdog in this past catalog: the Bride, Bridesmaid and Groom Specialty papers. You just really didn't get what all this paper could do unless you had it in your hands, so a lot of people missed it. As of this …

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Retiring stamps available only through tomorrow!

(Sporting stamp set, Brilliant Blue, Crushed Curry, Small Star Punch) This is it–tomorrow is the end of the month and the end of the 2009-10 Idea Book and Catalog. These five projects from my Retirement "use it up" Party feature retiring colors, accessories and stamp sets. We had a great time using up every last …

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Another pretty Vintage Vogue card

My fifth level upline sent me this pretty card in the mail this week. I really like the unusual torn side-fold and the colors on it. Unfortunately, it reminded me that Phase One of our Color Renovation is coming to a close and I needed to remind you about it. While I'm super excited about …

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