I've been wanting to try the sunburst technique, but it looked like "too much tension." Lyssa Zwolanek shared an easy-peasy, no measuring tutorial on her blog (ALL Lyssa's tutorials are FREE). I followed her directions and came up with this design. (Stamp Set: See Ya Later: Ink: ... Read More about You Are My Sunshine!
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Chalkboard Pennants
I love having a snow day to spend in the stamping room. I actually had TWO days in a row to sleep in AND stamp--federal holiday and a snow day. I sure got a lot done! Today I tried the chalkboard technique--not such a hard technique--simply stamp in Whisper White onto Basic Black card and ... Read More about Chalkboard Pennants
Trying My Hand at Clean & Simple (CAS #30)
The Addicted to CAS challenge is hosted this week by one of my fave stampers, Shana Gaff. Each week the challenge uses a keyword. This week the keyword is NEW. I decided that I would play along using a NEW stuff from the NEW Occasions mini catalog. I used the "You & Me" and heart stamps ... Read More about Trying My Hand at Clean & Simple (CAS #30)
Color Challenge! CCMC286
I'm always looking for inspiration. I subscribe to a couple of online stamping groups and I follow several stampers and design teams. One of the design teams I follow is Create with Connie and Mary. These gals--and their design team--do beautiful work. You should check out their ... Read More about Color Challenge! CCMC286
Good As Gold
The Good As Gold Simply Sent kit that you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-Bration allows you to quickly create a set of cards that are as "good as gold." The multi-color polka dot card base is eye-catching--especially the gold foil dots! There are several greetings to choose from in English, German, ... Read More about Good As Gold
Coffee Time!
I'm planning a stamp-a-stack for one of my dear customers who always hosts a stamp-a-stack during Sale-a-Bration. I feel like I'm "cheating" a little because I'm using cards I created this fall, so they're not "new." But they're new to Sara and her guests--unless they've been following my blog. I ... Read More about Coffee Time!
