Thursday, June 23, 2011

Retirement book cover

I totally forgot to post this.  I made two of these about a month ago for a couple of teacher's that retired this year.  Totally inspired by Michelle Zindorf - again!

Colors: Honey, Sunset, Autumn Terracotta, Black, Grey Wool, Cranberry
Stamps: Key To My Heart, Treasure Life
Accessories: Gems, Black Organdy Ribbon

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

I hope you dance...

I've had this stamp set for a while and finally took it out to play with it.  I hope you like it!

Colors: Hollyhock, Vineyard Berry, Black
Stamps: Aspire, Enjoy Life
Accessories: Striped Grograin and button brads from the Black Mini Medley Collection
Tools: Cricut embossing folder, scroll punch (EK Success)

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

A birthday card

Here's a cute birthday card that would be good for boys or men.

Colors: Sunset, Dutch Blue
Stamps: Everyday Celebration, Robot Power
Accessories: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Another Father's Day Card

I made this card for my husband for Father's Day.
I've been in a Zindorf mood lately, so once again this was inspired by her.

Colors: Sky, Tulip, Black, Buttercup, Indian Corn Blue
Retired Colors: Aspen Green, Wildflower, Raspberry
Stamps: Summer Breeze, Outdoor Thoughts*, Paradise*, Say It In Style*
Accessories: Twine, White Gel Pen
* Retired


Saturday, June 18, 2011

A birthday card for my husband

Another card totally inspired by Michelle Zindorf.  I just love making scenic cards.
They're like little pieces of art.

Colors: Sky, Olive, Garden Green
Stamps: Four Seasons, Universal Backgrounds
Accessories: Silver Brads

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Father's Day Cards

I apologize for my absence.  I have been trying to post to my blog all week and it would not publish any of my posts.  Finally, I looked at my settings and discovered there was a new posting option.  I'm so glad it finally worked!

Here are a couple of Father's Day cards I created.  They were totally inspired by Michelle Zindorf.  I just love how she creates scenes and backgrounds.  Very creative!

The first one was created for my father-in-law.

Colors: Black, Chocolate, Grey Flannel, Taffy, Parchment
Stamps: Say It In Style, Four Seasons, Beautiful Things
Accessories: Silver Brads

This one was created for my dad.  He has a few horses and absolutely loves them.

Colors: Honey, Goldrush, Indian Corn Blue, Black, Hollyhock, Vineyard Berry, Crystal Blue
Stamps: Inkadinkadoo (horse)

June Stamp Camp Projects

We will create these projects at stamp camp on Friday, June 17th at 7 pm.


The first project is called a Center Step Card.  You can find the directions for this card on the Splitcoast Stampers site.

Colors: Black, Juniper, Vineyard Berry
Papers: Wings Paper Pack
Stamps: Butterflies, You and Me
Accessories: Paper flower



The second project is a cute birthday card with a paper-pieced penguin.

Colors: Topiary, Dutch Blue
Stamps: Happy Birthday
Accessories: Ribbon
Tools: Embossing folder, Owl Punch