BLESSED EASTER

I wanted to design and create a beautiful Easter card for my mother, Arleta Rohdy. I grew up on a small family farm in southeastern Iowa. I am very blessed to have spent my childhood on a farm where we ran and played all day long. Springtime has always been very special to me with flowers and bulbs peeking through the earth after a long winters nap. Mom had the most beautiful flower beds and I loved smelling the flowers on the breeze. I hope you enjoy your card mom! I love you!!!

Recipe~

Stamp: Blessed Easter

Paper: Watercolor Paper, In-Color 2013-2015 DSP Stacks, Pistachio Pudding and Wisteria Wonder

Ink: Pink Pirouette,Wisteria Wonder, Pistachio Pudding, Wild Wasabi and Jet Black StazOn

Cool Tools: Blending Pen and Labels Collection Framelits

Perfect Touch: Pink Pirouette 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon and Pearl Basic Jewels

I loved making this card because the blender pens give each tulip a fresh beautiful look!!! I was so excited creating this card that I decided it would make a beautiful birthday card too.

I used "Bring On The Cake" stamp set for the birthday wish, cut out the tulips, and placed the pearls in the corner to create a gorgeous birthday card. 

Move the tulips to the other side of the card and create a different look. The beauty of using the Blender Pen is that each set of tulips have a different look.

So soft and pretty! Just for you, my wonderful momma!!! Happy Easter!!!

Come stamp with me.....just because.

HOPPY EASTER

I love the cuteness factor of this card. Bunnies make me so happy.....this is for you Cooper, Briana's bunny!!! Let's stamp, stamp, stamp down the bunny trail...

Recipe~

Stamp: Eggstra Spectacular

Paper: Watercolor Wonder DSP, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate and Whisper White

Ink: Smoky Slate

Cool Tools: StarBurst Framelits Dies and 2 1/2" Circle Punch

Perfect Touch: Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon and Pearl Basic Jewels

Thank you Mary Fish for this adorable card. I changed the inner circle punch to another starburst frame lit to surround the bunny. The Daffodil Delight Ribbon and the bunny are way too cute!!!

Let's stamp....just because.

YOU MAKE ME HAPPY

I fell in love with the soft colors and textures of this card. Brian King did an amazing job of making the hexagons pop by using the Pool Party Core'dinations card stock. The effect is created by sanding the top layer with the Stampin' Sanding Block and placing it on top of  Pool Party card stock....beautiful. By adding the softness of the flowers, this card is simply gorgeous! Thank you Brian King for teaching me a new technique I could share at my March "Celebrate the Everyday" Workshop.

Recipe~

Stamps: Perfect Pennants and Simple Stems

Paper: Pool Party Core'dinations card stock, Gingham Garden DSP, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White

Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe

Cool Tools: Hexagon Hive Thinlets Die, Banner Framelits Dies, Circle Collection Framelits, Secret Garden Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch and Stampin' Sanding Block

Perfect Touch: Pool Party Stampin' Emboss Powder and Heat Tool

It is easy to create stunning cards with Stampin' Up's endless supply of wonderful products!

Let's stamp just because.....

CHEER UP BUTTERCUP

Celebrate the Everyday has many meanings. It may mean being there for someone when life's circumstances have them down. Let them know you care and there is always something to celebrate during those moments. I designed and created this card to bring happiness to someone...

Recipe~

Stamps: Petite Petals, Simple Stems and Geometrical

Paper: Whisper White and Strawberry Slush

Ink: Strawberry Slush, So Saffron, Coastal Cabana and Pear Pizzazz

Cool Tools: Framed Tulips Embossing Folder and Petite Petals Punch

Perfect Touch: Rhinestone Basic Jewels

LIFE IS GOOD....CELEBRATE THE EVERYDAY!!!

FOR THE BIRDS

I designed and created this bright and cheery card for my "Celebrate the Everyday" March Workshop. The colors "pop" and I like the whimsical look of the card with the wavy wording and the top piece tilted!!! 

Recipe~

Stamp: For the Birds

Paper: Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, and Watercolor Paper

Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Real Red, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Garden Green, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake, and Early Espresso

Cool Tools: Blender Pen and Perfect Polka Dots

Perfect Touch: Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, Linen Thread and Brights Candy Dots

FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

REGARDING DAHLIAS

I love flip cards. Their simplicity make them stunning. This card is beautiful to give!!!

Recipe~

Stamp: Regarding Dahlias 

Paper: Brights DSP Stacks, Melon Mambo and Whisper White

Ink: 

Cool Tools: Circle Thinlets Dies (the card and scallop die), 2 1/2 Circle Punch, Black Stampin' Emboss Powder and Heat Tool

Perfect Touches: Rhinestone Basic Jewels and Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon

Measurements for the Extended Card Flap: Total measurement of the base (5 3/8"x8 1/2"), first panel of DPS (2 1/8"x5 3/8"), second panel of DPS (2 7/8"x5 3/8") and third panel of DPS (2 5/8"x5 3/8")

Add the ribbon and you have a simply bright and stunning card!!!

Thank you Mary Fish for the card idea.

HELLO, SAILOR

Let's set sail for our March Stampin' Up Workshop "Celebrate the Everyday". I thought I would start out by using the Hello, Sailor stamp set. It is a great stamp set with a lot of possibilities. I designed and created this card with my dad in mind. He served in the Navy during WWII and I know he is sailing the waves of heaven in peace. Miss you dad...

Recipe~

Stamp: Hello, Sailor

Paper: High Tide DSP (hint: one of the 2 sheets have the ships in the bottle....just cut one out and it looks like you have done a lot of work), Whisper White and Calypso Coral

Ink: Pacific Point

Cool Tools: Extra Large Tag and Paper Snips

Finishing Touches: 1-1/4" Pacific Point Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Baker's Twine, Whisper White Baker's Twine and Basic Metal Buttons.

LET'S SET SAIL TO STAMP....