Stamps of Life September Release

I needed a quick card today and my September Stamps of Life set was nearby, so this is what I came up with. Quick and simple. I used Pallette Noir ink and Copic markers. Card base is Prism cardstock that came with the September Stamps of Life set. You can't see it in the scan, but I also colored parts of the flowers with a clear Atoyou Spica glitter pen. The ribbon is Offray and probably came from Joann Fabrics.

Megan's Baby Shower

Kelli's new sister-in-law, Megan, - who was in the wedding a month ago at 8 months pregnant - had her baby (Hannah Jayne) on Kelli's brother Tyler's 20th birthday, September 26. Today is the baby shower and this is the card I made to go with our gift. My scanner really washes out colors, so it's much brighter than it may appear on your monitors. The chenille ric-rac is actually a light tourquoise color.

*Stamp is from a cheapie set from Michael's (and stamps that way!), ribbons are Making Memories, found at Michael's. Paper (which is embossed) was also found at Michael's. Kraft cardstock is from Papertrey Ink.

Wedding Guest Book Complete

This is the completed project. It's my first Bind-It-All attempt and though the binding process was a bit of a challenge, I think it turned out very well. I hope Kelli and Aaron like it.

Some details: 6 x 9" chipboard was used for the cover (thanks Fairy Godmother!). It was covered with My Mind's Eye 29th Street Market collection Carefree Adorable - Adoring Print and Loving Lavender paper (now discontinued). Template for the pages was gotten from Sue Nelson of Heartprints - Thanks, Sue! I used Memento Rich Cocoa ink to ink the edges (the paper is already somewhat distressed but this just gave it a nice finish). Ribbon is from Target Club Wedd. Half pearls are from Basic Grey.

Wedding Guest Book Sneak Peek

I've been absent for some time, but no excuses. I haven't stamped much at all this summer and that's OK. My niece Kelli will be getting married on September 12, and I told her I'd make her guest book. Here is a sneak peek of the cover - in progress. It will have a dark brown ribbon/bow where the 2 papers meet. This paper is from My Mind's Eye, is double-sided and textured. It's actually what I would consider cardstock. Stay tuned for more pictures as my project progresses. Thanks for looking.

Paper Trey Bird Watching

I made this quick card today for my "Chemo Buddy" through Chemo Angels. She is a cardmaker so I hope she enjoys it. I colored the birdhouses with Prismacolor pencils and blended with OMS. Wide grosgrain Swiss dot ribbon is from WalMart (I think made by Offray). Cardstock is from SU, yellow inks from CTMH. All stamps from Papertrey Ink Bird Watching set.

Happy Birthday Melanie

Tomorrow is my sister-in-law Melanie's birthday. She's here on vacation from California and we'll all be celebrating the birthdays tonight (Stan's birthday is Saturday). This is the card I made her. Stamp set is Stampin Up Words by Wanda, colored with Koh-I-Nor pencils/odorless mineral spirits. The background paper is from Stampin Up, called Good Morning Sunshine. Felt self-adhesive flowers were purchased from Cherylynn at Second Childhood Creations. Sentiment inside the card says "And on my birthday you must say that I look marvelous!"

Happy Birthday Chris!

Monday, the 8th, is my dear friend Chris' birthday. I can't believe I actually made a card in time to get it in the mail so she'll receive it on (or maybe even before - what a concept!) her birthday! Card base, background paper, and cardstock bird is cut from are all from CTMH. Bird is a Nestabilities die run through the Cuttlebug Birds and Vines embossing folder, then sanded, popped up on pop dots (both bird and wing). Flower embellishments and Dew Drop are freebies from the most generous Cherylynn at Second Childhood. A quick and easy card and easy to mail.