Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Perfect Hydrangeas!


I have a few favorite flowers, the Iris being my number 1 favorite and the Hydrangea being my number 2 favorite! I love roses as well (Sterling Silver which is a light lavendar color!)
I stamped the hydragea in basic black on whisper white cardstock. I then Q-tipped chalk (retired colors, but I haven't upgraded to the new colors yet). I then mounted it on Crumb Cake and Baja Breeze along with the Designer papers from Elegant Soiree. It is a trifold card, tied with a grosgrain ribbon to close!
TODAY IS 1-11-11
make it a special day!
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Monday, January 10, 2011

Be my Valentine


I know it isn't Valentine's Day yet, but this is so cute, I just love this stamp! It is a NEW A la Carte stamp from the Spring Mini Occasions catalog! It is so elegant and cute!
I stamped it using Pretty in Pink and then sponging Real Red around the edges. I also stamped it in Real Red and cut out only the banner and words. I layered the words on top using dimensionals

Adding it to a smaller scalloped square that was textured with the dots embossing folder, and then mounting it on Real Red Cardstock on top of Pretty in Pink, and topped with a tied ribbon of Satin Real Red....
so cute!
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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Iced Cupcakes


I think this is my set that I love the most! I do have other favorites, but the punch is just what I have been waiting for!
I ruched the ribbon by using sticky tape and pleated the ribbon so it looked ruched. It is mounted on a different designer paper (from HOLLY JOLLY)

Up close, you can see the cupcake with the chunky glitter. I punched the cherry from real red, and old olive (just the stem) and then added them together...cute cute cute!
can't have a cupcake without a cherry on top!
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Friday, January 7, 2011

More of Elizabeth!



Elizabeth is back...I love Elizabeth. (ok, Elizabeth is a stamp!) I used Elizabeth with these 2 oval stamps. One is the smaller scallop oval, and the other is the wide oval. Both work very well with Elizabeth.

I betcha never really look at the A la Carte stamps! I overlooked them, and I certainly overlooked Elizabeth! But she's a purty stamp, and very much something that I favor...

....light and flirty and delicate! Well, that doesn't describe me but it does describe what I like in style!





Adding them to black cardstock and baja breeze sets a romantic style....
...and now, we're almost done with our first week, into the New Year...I'm so glad to be back to my stamping! I've missed it!!!
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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Take a note...!

Today, I delivered some CD folders to a fellow demonstrator, and she gave me a gift! I was lucky to receive this cute note pad, made by Sherry Conrad, of Whittier CA! I think it is so cute, and she even had a cute little pencil (golfing pencil with an eraser!) inside the little pocket


What a cute gift from a special friend!

Thank you Sherry!!!!

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Special Cupcake Birthday!


I love cupcakes! My daughter this Christmas was in the Cupcake mode, and was busy making cupcakes for Christmas! So, this stamp set is just perfect for those cupcake times when you just want a small sweet treat!
I made this cupcake using our NEW Cupcake punch! It's so cute, and you can use it with our cupcake set called CREATE A CUPCAKE (or you can use it without!) I made this card using a A2 size envelope (our standard size) and folded it in 1/2. I sealed one side, and left the other side open
Covering the inside and the outside of the envelope using Holly Jolly paper! (You don't have to buy new paper but using some that you have already purchased makes it economical!
Happy New Year!
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Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy NEW YEAR! 01-01-11 Year of the Rabbit

The Sign of the Rabbit

People born in the Year of the Rabbit share certain characteristics: Keen, wise, fragile, tranquil, serene, considerate, fashionable, and kind. Generally, they are quite calm, do not exhibit aggressive behavior, and will avoid confrontation at all costs. When angry about something, they will approach it calmly and considerately, hardly ever raising their voice. And they are quite keen and pay close attention to the situations developing around them. They are intelligent and quick, and can talk themselves in or out of most situations with no problem.

The Rabbit is a symbol for mercy, elegance, and worship of beauty. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are kind, loving persons, and dislike any hostile act. They give others an impression of being frail-looking because of their gentle appearance. But, in fact they are strong-minded and have strong wills. They pursue their ideals all their lives in a precise and orderly way. They do things slowly and deliberately because of their cautious characters.

There is no need to worry about their lives. They are nimble, clever and good at avoiding harm to themselves. They are talented and like artistic ventures, such as painting and music and are generally quite present in these worlds. They are also very hospitable, good hosts and warm-hearted companions. They never embrace others in public places. They know the art of saving face and giving consideration to the interests of both sides.

People born in the Year of the Rabbit are apt to be sensitive to ailments and to have bad allergies. Stress or conflict will detriment their health. Exercise could take off unnecessary stress and strengthen their physical condition. They have to learn to incorporate more action into their everyday routines.

They will become depressed and withdrawn if their homes do not consist of beautiful possessions that make them comfortable. Their homes and offices usually are clutter-free. They have really good communication skills and are best utilized in positions of management. They make great teachers and counselors because they are so diplomatic and well-organized. They can also make great painters or musicians due to their sense of beauty and their love of creativity.

Rabbit people are usually relatively careful when it comes to their finances. They use much of their money for possessions such as their homes, cars or furniture. They love hunting for antiques, arts and crafts and will tend to make sound investments in these types of things.

Rabbit Years: 01/29/1903 to 02/15/1904 (Water), 02/14/1915 to 02/02/1916 (Wood), 02/02/1927 to 01/22/1928 (Fire), 02/19/1939 to 02/07/1940 (Earth), 02/06/1951 to 01/26/1952 (Metal), 01/25/1963 to 02/12/1964 (Water), 02/11/1975 to 01/30/1976 (Wood), 01/29/1987 to 02/16/1988 (Fire), 02/16/1999 to 02/04/2000 (Earth), 02/03/2011 to 01/22/2012 (Metal).

Famous Rabbit People: Angelina Jolie, Anjelica Huston, Drew Barrymore, Edith Piaf, Fanny Brice, Helen Hunt, Jane Seymour, Joan Crawford, Kate Winslet, Natasha Richardson, and Tina Turner.

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