God's Gift of Nature (Shannon)

When I was in Jackson, a demonstrator named Vita Padalino showed us how to do this technique which she calls "God's Gift of Nature." I absolutely love it and had been looking for cards that use this stamp set.

Zoey and I made these cards together--so even though it looks difficult, here's an easy step-by-step:

1) Punch out the moon w/a circle punch and a post-it (we used 1-3/8"---I think).

2) Place moon on Whisper White and then sponge around it w/different shades of blue, starting w/the lightest first. Remove moon mask.

3) Stamp silhouette image in StazOn or Basic Black.

4) Add white highlights w/white gel pen.

Then you just assemble the card and that's it! If you make one of these, make sure to leave a comment w/a link!!

Big Shot projects (Shannon)

I LOVE THE BIG SHOT!!! Here are a few cards I've made using one of the flower dies...

Bashful Blue, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip & Pacific Point. Dots are Hot stamp set. And of course a little bit of Dazzling Diamonds!

For this one, I used the Coluzzle to cut out the negative image of the die-cut flower.

Ginormous Flowers (Shannon)

Last week, Zoey & I put some Decor Elements up on her bedroom walls....

She was there every step of the way--deciding where she wanted each image placed. Really....it is as easy as it looks!!! And so much fun too!

Pink Pirouette & Chocolate Chip (Shannon)

Just some cards I made lately...

Upsy daisy embossed in white on Choc Chip Patterns Desiger Series Paper...

Classic stripes background stamp...

Dots are hot, my new fave ribbon, and a little DSP....

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (LeAnn)

Awhile back in Midway, Shiloh taught me how to make this awesome box using Shannon's Big Shot and Top Note Die Cut. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I did mine in all pink. I had these pink note cards that fit perfectly in the box. I made a set of 4 thank you cards to go with it. I LOVE how it turned out!

Spooky Spider (Shannon)

I made a little halloween decoration w/Stamin' Up!s new-ish product line--Decor Elements. I am really happy w/the way it turned out and can't wait to try another...

I got the tile at Lowe's for just a couple bucks, cleaned it, put the image on the tile, sprayed it w/a glossy coat, then sprinkled a little glitter over the gloss before it dried. The 2nd picture is an attempt at a close-up of the glitter....

Happy Halloween!!

Upsy Daisy-Vanessa

I love this set and I'm so glad I purchased it!

Paper: Hawaii Papaya, Pumpkin Pie, Confetti White
Stamp: Uspy Daisy
Ink: Pumpkin Pie
Orange Ribbon

Happy Halloween (Shannon)

I decided to try another shaker card....this time w/glitter instead of beads. And also my favorite stamp set of the moment....

This close-up shows the purple glitter a little better....

Tangerine Tango Patterns DSP, Grand Soiree stamp set (embossed in black), All Holidays stamp set (i think).

Best Ever Simply Scrappin' (Amanda)

I guess I should finally conform and get my cards on here right?  :-)

(Sorry for the bad pics)

Fun little kit with lots o' cards.  Will be buying another kit for sure.   

Here are but a few that I made.  Added a little glitter and ribbon too.

Pina Colada Simply Scrappin' (LeAnn)

I loved making cards with this kit! It was super easy, made a lot of cards, and they are so cute! So much fun!

A Few More Simply Scrappin Event Photos (Shannon)

I've got a few more pics from the Simply Scrappin' event that I want to share...it was so much fun I am thinking of making it a tradition!!

I made several cards beforehand and displayed them during the event...I just love seeing the quantities that you can make with one kit!!

And I made some treats too....a new variation of Shannon's signature cookies...

Melissa and Vanessa...just look at the pile of card stock on the table! Amazing!
Glenda & Hiedi....
Madeline & Millie....
Amanda, LeAnn, Melissa, Lisa & Erika....
And then I hopped in a picture at the end of the night after almost everyone left....Lisa & LeAnn were the die hards (and Madeline for taking the photo).

Simply Scrappin'-Vanessa

I used the Summer Home Simply Scrappin' Kit.

Here are my Top 4 faves that I made.

As always, Shannon hosted a magnificent event! Thanks Shannon!

Simply Scrappin' Event! (Shannon)

Last week all the Queens, and several others, attended my Simply Scrappin' card event....and it was such a blast! I didn't get any cards from the I Wish kit finished before the event, so I've done some now and am going to post them for those who chose the same kit. :)

And I'm also calling all my Queens---let's see some of what you made!! :)

All of these have a bit of bling on them...in some of the pics you can't really tell though.


This holly berry one is one of my faves! :)