Tag Talk paired with Label Bracket punch

This stamp set, Tag Talk, is carrying over to the new catalog, as well as the coordinating paper punch, Label Bracket. The phrases are super useful, since they cover general events: weddings, birthdays, babies, congrats, and then "For You" to cover everything else!! Other supplies: Coastal Cabana thick baker's twine, 2013-15 In Color sequins, Essential Wooden Elements (a recent favorite accessory!) and Crushed Curry embossing powder.  Lullaby dsp and Gold Glimmer paper provide the pretty background colors and touch of fancy!  TIP:  I used the Banners framelits in the "reverse" for the consistent angled lower edges!

Here I added additional stamp sets for a "stepped up" card: containing lots of layers, shapes, and textures!  The lovely scalloped background stamp was taken from Everything Eleanor, and the flower detail from Something to Say stamp set.  My card is very close to the original inspiration card I found online:  see it here. Additional supplies: Lovely Lace tif, Itty Bitty Accents punch pack (flower), Island Indigo Chevron ribbon, Baked Brown Sugar thick baker's twine, 1/8" Mini Brads.

Blue Ribbon stamp set takes First Place!

Here is a stamp set that is fun to use with several of SU's punches and dies. Grab your 1 3/8" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, and Bitty Banner framelits! The card below features Early Espresso card stock and ink and Silver embossing powder.

This second sample I dug out of my "retired" card samples! The paper is no longer available or that particular green ink, but you could substitute endless alternatives! The word "BEST" works great with title stamps….such as Dad, Mom, sister, ect. Although you could hand cut the banner inset paper pieces, the Bitty Banner framelits set contains the perfect fit!

Over the next few weeks, my blogging time will be very limited. My stamp room (and kitchen and lower bathroom) are all undergoing "transformations", starting with new flooring (and snowballing from there!!) So my craft supplies are totally packed up for now!  Starting on June 2, the first day of the new 2015-16 Catalog, I will begin stamping NEW creations to share.  Meanwhile, enjoying your own crafting times and I'll be back to a regular schedule in June!

Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing all you moms a Happy Mother's Day!  Hope you enjoyed a lovely day.  I was blessed with a lunch out with my man, and uninterrupted crafting in my stamp room all afternoon:) Board games are on the evening agenda!

Little Sunshine stamp set - babies, weddings, and more!

The new 2015-2016 Catalog is around the corner, and now that I've seen it online, I can share which Occasions sets are NOT carried over!  And here is one:  Little Sunshine. And an added bonus: coordinating accessories to complete your projects with ease! Here we have Sweet Dreams washi tape, Sweet Dreams DSP, Word Bubbles framelits, Occasions paper piercing template, and Essential Wooden Elements. (all retiring btw!) 

This card features the same Sweet Dreams DSP, with an added fun glitter stripe made with Sticky Strip and Dazzling Diamonds glitter.

I challenged myself to create a totally different feel with the same heart image and DSP as the top baby card. To complete the wedding theme, I took a sentiment from the Occasions catalog stamp set: For the New Two (which IS featured in the upcoming new 2015-21016 Catalog).  The top row of hearts was created with Blackberry Bliss card stock and Silver embossing power. The lower row of hearts: Early Espresso card stock and Silver powder. Don't forget the coordinating punch: Sweetheart.

On a personal note, I was thrilled today to find a box from Bungalow Studio Pottery Company in the mail for me (birthday gift)! This lovely jewelry dish was made by my sister Elaine Leonard. Check out her Etsy Shop with this link.