A Cherry on Top!

What's more springy than red cherries? Well, actually, summery. Late July and Early August are when they ripen around here! However, I still think this card is mighty springy!

Stamps: Mouthwatering, Petite Pairs
Paper: Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Paper
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Cherry Cobbler Marker, Old Olive Marker
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details, Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon, Paper piercing tool, template, and matte pack

I love the sweetness of this card--and I proudly designed the whole thing without casing! I wanted the cherries to sparkle. My sister loves cherry cheesecake and we (my mom) makes her a cherry cheesecake for her birthday in February every year. When I got this set, I knew I had to make this for her birthday Stampin' Up! Workshop. Easy and cute!

Happy Stamping!


 

Stars in Celebration!

Celebrate!

Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions
Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Piece of Cake Designer Series Paper
Ink: Whisper White, Marina Mist
Accessories: Heat Tool, Cherry Scented Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Small Oval Punch, Daffodil Delight 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Sponge Dauber

I just love the images of this Sale-a-bration Set! So very fun! I stole, I mean cased, this layout from Mary Brown. I loved the tag idea along with the splash of color! So very cute. I changed up the colors to fit my mood and supplies.

The cherry scented powder is so very cherry when you open it and emboss. Over time, you can still smell it on the card, but it's not so overpowering. Whew! I can't have that much smell around. I mean, I wouldn't want my stamp room to smell like the 6th grade hallway when the boys discover cologne. The powder is clear, so when I used

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Blown Away!

or at least it feels like it! I'm not sure what happened last week. Other than sleeping a lot, and working a lot, and doing a lot...Sorry faithful readers. I seem to be dropping the ball. However, I am not going to feel too badly about it. I can only accomplish what I can in the time I have.

I do have a great card for you, today, though:

Does that make up for my absence?

Stamps: Loving Thoughts
Paper: Everyday Enchantment, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Hearts Sizzlet, Hearts Framelits

I saw a verison of this card on pinterest by Julie Marshall and  had to CASE (copy and share everything) it! She had buttons in the middle. I added the little hearts as I find them so very cute!

One of the things that kept me busy last week and and weekend was the Milwaukee Regional Event by Stampin' Up!  I met up with my stampin friends from Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Michigan--oh so much fun! Shelli Gardner was there to MC the event. We had the best time stamping and learning! Oh boy! Such fun! I'd post pictures, but I didn't take them. I had planned to use my iphone and it ran out of battery. Too much facebook, I suppose!

Happy Stamping!

 

March Monday

I had a pretty good day at my day job. That's saying a lot right now, as the kids are a little challenging this year. Usually, by now, I have them doing what they are supposed to do, working hard, and learning. This particular group hasn't quite come around fully. I've had to do a lot of deep thinking about what I can do to make the difference between success and failure. Luckily, I have stamping to counteract all of this stress! Sometimes, accomplishing a simple project on My Digital Studio is all it takes to make the world a little bit better in my head! Here is March's computer desktop calender:

I wanted to show off the Everyday Enchantment paper one more time. I just love it. I just love it. Did I say that twice? I could say it a thousand times! I needed to use the easy button. I made the decoration using a flag punch, filled it with paper, and added some easy flower accents. Not tricky, but it'll do.

Happy Stamping!

 

March in like Lion

so I'm acting like lamb. We got a huge snowstorm on Wednesday and then last night more! I think this means I should stay inside stamping all weekend! Don't you? I just hope Bubba agrees. Here's a bit of spring to counteract that winter wonderland I have outside:

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Petite Pairs
Paper: Brights Designer Series paper Pack, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Blossom Punch, Brights Brads, Scallop Edgelit, Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Oval Punch, Oval Scallop Punch

I made this card way back in January. I needed some fun in my card making and was inspired by a colorful pillow. The card looks nothing like the pillow in the end, but it's still fun.

Happy Stamping!