Teeny Tiny Wishes–an absolute must have!

We had a ball making these dress cards at my Hostess Appreciation night. We used Oval Alls and the new Scalloped Oval punch that night, but when I got home I whipped up a couple cards from the leftovers and played with my new demonstrator preview set, Teeny Tiny Wishes. All the sayings come individually …

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Dahlia Fold card tutorial from the Parade of Papers blog hop

  I realized recently that I never published instructions for the dahlia fold flower card I featured in the last Stampin' Addicts' blog hop during May, and some of you had specifically asked for it. I'm sorry! I hope you found instructions elsewhere, or can still make use of these. I am a flake!Anyway, here's …

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Photo Tutorial: Faux Pinwheel Card

Here's a real close up of the pinwheel from the Stampin' Addicts' Parade of Papers Blog Hop from last weekend. I have had MANY requests for this, so here you go!This is a quick and easy “faux” pinwheel that will WOW your card recipients. This is the perfect way to use up little leftover pieces …

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Raspberry Tart + Baroque Motifs= yum!

Here's another card from the fun Stampin' Addicts' blog hop last weekend. It's super easy to make, and I hope you'll try it! Substitute any DSP you like and just draw your cardstock colors from it. Or call me today and I'll throw a pack of Raspberry Tart on my next order for you, with …

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Father’s Day Ideas–comin’ right up!

I am just loving the new To The Nines specialty textured double-sided paper that is on sale in May. I enjoy making masculine cards and this easy shirt and tie card is always a hit. The heavier DSP is perfect for this card as it adds dimension and texture to the plain Very Vanilla cardfront. …

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My fifteen minutes of fame are finally here!

I'm finally published! Whoo hoo! Check out this screen shot of the Stampin' Success magazine for June 2009. I am SO glad I took the time to put my idea into cardstock and mail it off the DAY BEFORE we left on the Hawaii incentive trip, because it won the "Hats Off" graduation card contest …

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