Mother's Day Cards

Hello fellow stampers and card makers,

I didn't have a lot of time to make mother's day cards this year.  Although the designs are simple, the impact was huge! I like to make cards for not only my mother but also aunts, sisters-in-laws, and good friends.  They all loved these cards.

The first card is made with a 2-step stamp set, the rose and leaves are stamped with two coordinating colors.  The effect is awesome.  I also added a little extra touch with pearls and clear embossing powder.

The second design has a vintage look using a script background stamp and adding age by sponging on a light brown/tan.  The extra touches on this card are the organza ribbon and pearls.

The size of both cards is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 which fits an invitation size envelope.  I also stamp the bottom left-hand corner of the envelopes with the flower stamp - looks like a matched set.

Handmade cards do not need to be complicated to look complicated.

Happy stamping!

When is summer coming?

Hi fellow crafters,

If you're like me, summer just can't come fast enough. So I thought I would make some summer of my own.  Since I've been away from card making for awhile, I feel like I have lost my creativity.  So I checked out Pinterest and dusted off some old idea books and started experimenting.

I am absolutely obsessed with my new Big Shot.  I love die cutting!  Here's a new card I made for an upcoming birthday and I love, love the edging.  I used a Spellbinders set called Bracket Borders One.  It doesn't show up very well, but the center of the yellow flower has glitter in the center.  I think it adds a nice touch.

I also found inspiration in the latest Stampin' Up Salebration catalog and made this sweet, springy birthday card for my niece.  I just love using metal embellishments.

Well I hope this brings a little Summer to your life. Happy crafting!