Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!!!  I hope you woke up this morning feeling loved and ready to spread the love to everyone you meet.  I want to challenge you to try to brighten the day of everyone you come in contact with today even if it's only with your smile and friendly greeting.  Make it your mission to make the world around you just a little bit better.

I was so excited to see a color challenge featuring my favorite color combination once again--pink and grey.  I knew immediately I would be joining the Paper Players color challenge this week and set about gathering all my card making supplies  I was shocked to discover my Melon Mambo ink pad has disappeared.  I searched all over for it and never could quite pin it down (I have a new one on my most recent order).  So, I substituted Lovely Lipstick for Melon Mambo

The stitching details of these stamps and thinlits never ceases to amaze me  I know it looks like I've spent the afternoon sewing on my card, but I promise I haven't.  :) There will be a list of products used on this card at the end of this post, but before that happens, I'd like to take a minute with a parade of Valentine cards I've made this year.  Enjoy!!

Make sure you head over to the challenges to see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.
SUOC216
CTS308
Paper Players 428

It is not too late to get your Valentine exactly what they want for Valentin'es Day   There are gift certificates available from Angel Stamps.  These are available in any amount and are good for product from the catalogs or class fees.  Get them what they want by letting them pick out whatever they need most at a later date.  Contact me at angelstamps@hotmail.com to order a gift certificate.  It can be emailed to you or mailed or picked up with a handmade Valentine. at no additional cost.

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No Cutting Required

Sale-a-Bration offers some pretty impressive paper this year  When I saw this no cut design using a piece of 12" x 12" paper, I knew instantly I wanted to try it with some of the Sale-A-Bration paper.   I  spent quite a bit of time one evening creating five of these  Here are the three which reached the final cut and were finished with decorations

This would make a cute little handbag that matched your dress as well as a nice gift bag.  If I were going to use it for a handbag, I think I would attach Velcro to keep it closed  I originally thought about the foil as a handbag for Prom or another formal event.  How amazing that would look when the light catches the foil and creates a shimmer of rainbows.

I love how the Designer Series Paper is double sided, so you not only get a gorgeous pattern on the outside of your bag, there is a surprise pattern on the inside as well.

I CASEd this bag from Sam Hammond  To see her video tutorial and get the measurements to make one yourself, check out her blog here

Make sure you head over to Inspire.Create Challenge #036 to see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.

It is not too late to get your Valentine exactly what they want for Valentin'es Day   There are gift certificates available from Angel Stamps.  These are available in any amount and are good for product from the catalogs or class fees.  Get them what they want by letting them pick out whatever they need most at a later date.  Contact me at angelstamps@hotmail.com to order a gift certificate.  It can be emailed to you or mailed or picked up with a handmade Valentine. at no additional cost.

I have a loyalty program to thank you, my loyal customers.  See details here.

Host code for February 1-28 is KFVZPF3R

Use this code if your order is under $150.00 and I will send you a host gift with your thank you card from me. If your order is over $150.00 DON'T USE THIS CODE so you can choose your own host rewards.

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Waiting for the Birth of a Star

 The night is full of stars, twinkling brightly in the dark sky, different shapes and different levels of brightness  Some form constellations in the sky, forming an image she can imagine if she looks hard enough and connects the dots with her minds eye  Some form shapes only she imagines as new constellations are born from her imagination as she connects the stars in new ways

She is quiet as she looks at the stars and dreams about the star that will be born soon and join her family.  The star that is growing inside her right now.  The star that will be born with promise and shine brightly into the world.  She imagines the impact of this star on her world and the many other' light will touch  She dreams of the brightness about to enter the world.  She can't wait to meet this miracle and witness the impact on the world.

 The expectation of a new baby seems like the perfect occasion to spend time creating a handmade card to welcome this new miracle.  II was inspired by the sketch from #tgifc198 and I also chose to enter this card in the Just Add Ink Challenge 443.  The two elements I chose were coloring and sequins  The star shaped sequins were perfect for this card.

Make sure you head over to Just Add Ink #443 and #tgifc198 to see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.

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Simple Valentines #simplestamping

I've had a great time making #simplestamping Valentines this month.  We had a great time making toppers for treat bags and 3" x 4" Valentine cards.  These cards are what will be making in Simple Stamp class this week.  I love how gorgeous Stampin' Up! cards are even when using nothing more than stamps, ink, and paper.

The DistINKtive stamps never cease to amaze me with the depth and detail that happens with just putting stamp to ink and paper.  The tip about running bone folder or spoon, or something over the ink pad to press the ink away from the center of the pad before stamping makes a world of difference in the clarity of the image

I used the Forever Lovely DistINKtive stamps to create the heart border on the outside and inside of this card as well  I don't know if this card officially counts as simple stamping because I did use the Big Shot  and the Be Mine Stitched Framelits, but when people come to class to create their Valentines, the hearts will already be cut out for them and all they will need to do is choose the pattern they want and glue it to their card front.  So, it may not have officially been a simple stamping design, but it is simple Valentine to put together  I love how the Grapefruit Grove foil simmers and shines rainbows as it catches the light

Make sure you head over to the challenges to see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.
Stamp Ink Paper $185
#GDP175
FabFri156

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Video: February Online Class Featuring Wonderful Moments Week 1

I look at this card and see a mom, or maybe the fun aunt carrying balloons into a kid's birthday party.  Why do I assume it's for a child?  I don't know, but the bright colors on this card along with the pictures of cake and candy just make me think kid.  Maybe it's because kids are soooo excited to celebrate turning a year older each year and some adults would rather forget their birthdays.  Maybe it's because in party stores and catalogs, I often see brightly colored birthday decorations geared toward the younger set and those specifically for adults are often gloom and doom puns when you reach a certain age.  

I'm here to say I for one refuse to give up brightly colored birthday celebrations and getting excited about turning a year older every birthday just because I've reached a certain age  Let's celebrate life and you don't even have to remember your actual chronological age to celebrate another year of life (I know I don't always remember my age.  :)

This card had me feeling like a child not only because of its bright colors, but also because I made paper doll clothes for her from DSP and got to do some coloring.

Check out the creation of this card in the video below.

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Beautiful Bride

I've had this card running through my head for awhile now and when I saw the colors for the CAS challenge this week, I knew it was time to move it from my head to an actual created card  I have always loved pink and gray together.  It may be my favorite color combination and I think when used for this wedding card, it adds a touch of romance and elegance.  The entire card just says love and romance to me -- which I suppose is what you are looking for in a wedding card.

 The only color added to the stamped image of the bride was the Lovely Lipstick added to her bouquet  Even the tulle and pearls added for a veil remain white.  Thanks Fran Lynn for the idea of adding a veil to this stamped image.  The watercolor wash of Powder Pink around the bride adds a crispness to the white of the stamped image.

It may still feel like the polar vortex outside, but here in my stamp room, I'm dreaming of spring which includes brides, babies, and flowers.

Make sure you head over to CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge #307 and PP427 to see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.

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