Island Indigo Elegant Thank You

For this card, I prepared two cards for each of the new In Colors and they had their choice of colors.  The cards were absolutely gorgeous and not all were Valentine themed as they wanted to use other sentiments.  I thought that was great!

The color I chose was Island Indigo.  During the class I did mix it up and used a different sentiment on the card I made to demonstrate what they were to do.  I'll show those in coming days.

Stamp Set:  Elegant Thank You; Ink:  Island Indigo; Card Stock:  Island Indigo, Whisper White, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Labels Collection Framelits Die, 2011-2013 In Color Designer Printed Brads, Linen Thread, Big Shot, SNAIL Adhesive, Crop-A-Dile

When I showed them the Crop-A-Dile, it got a few 'oohs' and 'aahs' and big eyes.  You have to admit, it is rather a funny looking tool.

There you have the third card we made.  What was fun was seeing them use the other side of the Designer Series Paper.  It made for some very striking designs.

Until we meet again...

Elegant Thank You

With the busyness of the season, I've not had much time to sit down and create much other than gifts for family and friends.  But, now that Christmas is just a couple of weeks away, it has me thinking of all those thank you cards that will need to be sent to those who bless us with a gift.  The card I'm sharing with you today, is a clean and simple one.  Sometimes less is more.

Stamp Set:  Elegant Thank You; Ink:  Cherry Cobbler; Card Stock:   Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, DSP (uncertain); Accessories:  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

One of the perks of being a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, is I've had the chance to see the new Occasions Mini Catalog and the new Sale-A-Bration Catalog.  My order from both comes tomorrow and I can't wait to show you what I create.  So, stay tuned for a preview of things to come.

Blessings from Marsha

A Wonderful Evening!

Last evening I had the privilege and honor of spending time with some of our single moms at church.  I was asked to present a Workshop so they could make thank you cards.  Since our time was limited, I chose a very clean and simple design for them to put together.  I prepared most of it ahead of time but did let them get the feel for the punches.  And, of course, they did their own stamping.  It was a great bunch and we had a lot of fun.

Stamp Set: Elegant Thank You; Ink:  Island Indigo; Card Stock: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White; Accessories:  3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Eyelet Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamp Set:  Elegant Thank You; Ink:  Soft Suede; Card Stock: Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Whisper White; Accessories:  3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Eyelet Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

And, there you have it, the finished product.  Thank you SHIKO for inviting me to share with you.  You are all a blessing.

Blessings from Marsha