I love swaps!

Swaps from Joy, my upline
Stamp set: Circus Circus

If you are able and currently don't do so, I highly recommend you participate in a swap! There are a few reasons I think this is great: (1) You have samples of cards using a stamp set you may or may not own, (2) Since you agreed to be a part of this swap, you get to be creative with a particular set, (3) Each stamper has their own unique style and it's fun to see their work and (4) Mail! You get mail from fellow stampers! That's the best part, for me.
Swaps from Jeanne
Stamp set: Friends Rock

Swapping Wings of Friendship

Finally...my swaps are complete and in the mail! All cards were made using the hostess set, Wings of Friendship.

Technique: Faux Linen and Rock and Roll

Wings of Friendship

I have to admit, I was a little hesitant to order this hostess stamp set. Even though it was pretty, I didn't know if I'd use it that much. Well, after making this birthday card for JOY, I realized I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this set!!! In fact, I chose it to do our swap. Stamp set: Wings of Friendship (hostess set)
Ink: The new In Colors: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry
Paper: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Accessories: Flower designer brads, Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon
Inspiration: Crafty Girl Designs

Father's Day card

Stamp set: Cheers to You
Paper: Basic Black, WW, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun, Versamark pen
Accessories: Blender pen, white embossing powder, Spiral punch

Yes, I am AWFUL at keeping up with this blog! The family blog has top priority these days. Often times I am just not in the mood to stamp. Some of you may not understand that since lots of stampers create daily. I am NOT one of those! Unfortunately, it can be more of a chore sometimes with everything that is going on around me. It's not that I don't enjoy it, it's just that stamping isn't at the top of my "to do" list. Anyway...I quickly created this card last night, which actually got the ball rolling so I made a birthday card for a friend and finished a scrapbook for another friend! Those things I will post soon.

Spring Scrapbook Class

WOW! It's been a LONG time since I made any scrapbook pages! It was kinda difficult to sit and come up with these layouts for my scrapbook class, BUT the reason I have these classes is to force myself to get some work done. All in all, I liked how both layouts turned out. I always try to keep them simple and general so any number of pictures can be added later.

Stamp sets: Eastern Blooms, Enjoy Every Moment

Paper: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Piroutte, Baja Breeze, WW

Ink: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Piroutte, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Filigree designer brads, Pacific Point grosgrain ribbon, various punches

Stamp sets: Garden Whimsy, Pure & Simple alphabet, Short Order alphabet

Paper: So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Bashful Blue, WW, Washington Apple DSP

Ink: So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Pumpkin Pie, & Bashful Blue

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie grosgrain ribbon, Riding Hood Red Grosgrain ribbon
Inspiration: From splitcoaststampers

First Communion Thank You

This is the thank you card I threw together for my son's First Communion. I love, love, love easy peasy cards and this is one of them! The only "extra" was embossing the words in the corner. Sometimes I stress myself when trying to come up with the perfect card, but I am always happy when I use the K.I.S.S. method!

What? Become a demonstator for ONLY $75?

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