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

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

May Stamp Camp Projects

Here are the projects we will make at Stamp Camp next month. Stamp Camp is May 13th at 7 pm.



This card utilizes the stamp of the month, Chairs To You. It was inspired by a card that Deneen Treble made. Thanks for the inspiration Deneen!

Colors: Cotton Candy, Pear
Papers: Sophia Paper Pack
Stamps: Chairs To You
Accessories: Pink button


This is a pop-up card that I found in the current issue of Family Fun magazine. Of course, I had make it a Close To My Heart version!

Colors: Cranberry, Pacifica, Sunny Yellow
Paper: Fanfair paper pack
Stamps: Star Power, It's Your Day
Accessories: Cranberry Brad

April Stamp Camp Projects

These are the projects we will make at Stamp Camp this month. The first card features the stamp set, Blessed - the April stamp of the month. Colors: Petal, Black,White, Sweet Leaf Stamps: Blessed, Universal Backgrounds Accessories: Black Organdy Ribbon

The second project is a gift box that holds a Bath & Body Works mini candle. I found the pattern for this box here.

Colors: Cotton Candy, Pear

Papers: Sophia Paper Pack

Stamps: Take A Picture, Blessed, Paper Lantern

Mojo Sketch #182

Another Mojo Monday sketch #182. I love how this one turned out.

Colors: Chocolate, Twilight, Desert Sand
Paper: Bliss Paper Pack
Stamps: Find You Style (butterfly), Universal Backgrounds (music), Celebrating You - Verve Stamps (sentiment)
Accessories: Irresistables Villa Chipboard Die-Cuts (swirl)

Mojo 150 Sketch

This a Mojo Monday sketch #150. If you have not gone to the Mojo Monday site, I urge you to do so! They have great sketches to try each week.

Colors: Tulip, Chocolate
Papers: Amore Paper Pack
Stamps: You Are Beautiful, TLC
Accessories: Chocolate grograin ribbon

I found a great special publication by CardMakers called The Perfect Sentiment. I highly recommend this magazine. It has great sentiments for every occasion.