Thinking Ahead

Can't believe I am thinking ahead to March and it is still February but I wanted to show you again how to use the Scallop Punch to make cute little treats you can share for St. Patrick's Day--this time around I am calling them my Peppermint Paddies. This set, called Pinch Proof, from the new caddy is so much fun to play with. Thank you Thelma for letting me borrow it--I might just have to buy one for my own use!

A Link to Splitcoaststampers

I've seen numerous versions of this cute little card on Splitcoaststampers. I love this website and all the wonderful ideas that you can CASE (Copy and Steal Everything). I've added a new link on the sidebar to the right that will take you directly to this fantastic website.

Card Swaps

I've been busy working on two card swaps. I made 24 of these using the Faux Tile Technique (unfortunately, the photo doesn't show it very well). Using the scoring blade on the paper cutter, I scored diagonal lines, in both directions, one inch apart. This reminds me of a lattice fence. I used Blossoms Abound and Full of Life (from the new Occasions Mini Collection 2008 which starts March 1st)


and 20 of these Z-fold cards(perhaps my favorite card lately). I used Embrace Life and DSP Ginger Blossoms. I can't wait until I receive 44 new card ideas!

A Splash of Color

Today's workshop included a lot of new techniques.

Another New Post!

I haven't loaded many new cards lately so if it seems like I am all of a sudden uploading cards like crazy, I am! The featured stamp set today is Garden Whimsy. It makes me long for Spring--which the groundhog said would only be six weeks away and that was last week--only five weeks now!!! Maybe???

Embrace Life

Embrace Life is one of my favorite new sets from the Spring-Summer Collection 2008. I used this new stamp set to create (and/or CASE) the following cards:

Altered Clipboards

Decided to post pictures of the altered clipboards we made--they turned out really cute!

Build-A- Brad Special

I am offering everyone who places an order this week a Build-A-Brad special. This fun product, on page 189, in the Spring-Summer Collection 2008 consists of 2 parts, the naked brad and the dome sticker, just add whatever you choose for your decoration. Regularly $9.95 for 24 brads you can purchase these for only $7.95 until February 8, a 20% discount. Check out some different ideas below. Or if you want to see a great idea on how to use the Build-A-Brad to make a really cool bracelet (some people are able to look at something and turn it into something else -- way to go Amanda!) click here.

From the Heart Workshop

Today's workshop was a lot of fun! I'm exhausted so I am only posting pictures tonight. Stay tuned for more. Thanks to everyone that came. There are still some opening's for Tuesday night's workshop. Contact me if you are interested.