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)

Beautiful Sunset

As you know, I love the techniques that Michelle Zindorf teaches on her site. Well, here is another one. I didn't have the stamps she used, but I made do with what I had on hand.

Colors: Honey, Vineyard Berry, Barn Red, Chocolate

Stamps: Beautiful Things, French Fleurs (bird - retired)

Accessories: Silver Brads and White grograin ribbon

Ghiradelli Matchbook card

I made these fun little cards for customers and friends this year. It's nice to add a little treat to a card!

You can find the instructions for this project here.

Colors: Colonial White, Cranberry, Citrus Leaf, New England Ivy, Desert Sand
Stamps: Merry Pursuits, Beautiful Things, December Word Puzzle
Accessories: Colored Staples
Filler: Ghiradelli Candy

Another Christmas Card

I've been burning the midnight oil lately! I've been painting the walls in the basement by day (12 gallons and counting!) and creating in my craft room at night!

I hope you all have a very merry Christmas full of love and time spent with family and friends!

Colors: Desert Sand, Cranberry, Clover Meadow, New England Ivy
Stamps: December Word Puzzle, Christmas Scripts, Beautiful Things (pine cones and needles)
Accessories: Ribbon - Michael's; Embossing folder - ProvoCraft

Merry Christmas!

I made this card for my husband. Actually I was making it and he said that is the best card I've seen in a while! That's when I decided it would be his!

Colors: Cranberry, Topiary, Citrus Leaf
Stamps: Merry Pursuits, Christmas Scripts, Beautiful Things
Accessories: Ribbon, Rhinestones - Michael's; Snowflake Punch - Martha Stewart; Embossing Folders - ProvoCraft

Grateful

This is another card inspired by Michelle Zindorf's brayering techniques. You can find a link to her blog here.

Colors: Outdoor Denim, Indian Corn Blue, Black

Stamps: Beautiful Things, Playful Flourishes, Treasure Life

Tools: White Gel Pen (to highlight flourishes and tree, make dots)

Have a great day!

Treasure Life

I just got this set, Beautiful Things, and had to try a Zindorf technique on it. If you're wondering what a Zindorf technique is, click on the Michelle Zindorf's blog link on the right and check out her sight. You will be astonished by her creativity with a brayer!

Colors: Crystal Blue, Indian Corn Blue, Outdoor Denim

Stamps: Beautiful Things, Treasure Life