Oct
04
2008
As stampers, I suspect that many of us are in a semi-constant state of ‘reorganization’ when it comes to our supplies. Whether or not that applies to you, it definitely applies to me. (As I write, I have submitted another order for organizational items online. Long live new ideas for organization!) As you can see, I do […]
Sep
28
2008
Welcome to the Weekend!!! Here’s a very simple addition to our necessary card ‘stash’. It is simplified by purpose. However, it can easily be embellished with layers, more ribbons, brads, distressing, DTP, added “lifts” of layers, etc. Here’s your basic quick & easy, frequently sent card. Change out the main image, or the added minor […]
Sep
18
2008
Okay … stretching for a title here, I know! No masking required here, since I’ve placed the bird in the cage. I just love happy little surprises, don’t you? These stamps are found in the ‘Cats’ stamp set by Hanna Stamps, along with the plant stamp that I used for the border. Yes .. you’ll […]
Sep
14
2008
Oh my gosh! I found a bit of time to check out the featured stamper challenge at SCS this afternoon (FS84), and ended up discovering a super-simple card style! C’mon, admit it … we can always use a quick & simple card style to whip up in just a few minutes. I just had to play, […]
Sep
08
2008
I just ‘had’ to play in the Technique Lover’s Challenge today at SCS … TLC185. This cool technique is fully explained in the forum by Lynn Mercurio (Lynn in St. Louis). The short explanation is to use a stipple brush to pounce colors and Lumiere paint onto a transparency. After thorough drying time, emboss the […]
Sep
03
2008
I don’t know about you, but when I remember my shopping list, I’m much happier with the results when I’m unloading the groceries. As soon as I began to play with the upcoming “Kiss the Cook” stamp set from Hanna Stamps, I knew just what I ‘needed’ to do! After a quick search through […]