Valentine's Day Is Not Far Away

So, I've been wearing out my Hearts Collection Framelits.  This is the second card I made the other day.  I'm really liking the new Framelits.  I don't have a lot of time this evening so I'm just going to show you the card and go do what I need to do.

Stamp Set:  Take It To Heart; Ink:  Real Red; Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Red Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Big Shot, Decorative Label Punch, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stamping Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Blessings from Marsha

A Merry Christmas!

For my last Christmas Card Class, I wanted to do something fun and easy and sparkly.  Since I love the sparkly of our Glimmer Paper, which comes in red or silver, it was the perfect choice for some pretty packages.  

Stamp Set:  Bells & Boughs, God's Blessings; Ink:  Cherry Cobbler; Card Stock:  Night of Navy, Naturals White, Red Glimmer Paper, Silver Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Decorative Label Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponge

The inside of the card is stamped using Cherry Cobbler ink and a sentiment from the God's Blessing stamp set.

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Blessings from Marsha

You Are Loved

It is always a good time to let someone know that you love them.  I think it should be stated on a daily basis to those important to you.  The You Are Loved stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog is so versatile.  My next card is specifically for Valentine's Day but could easily be altered for a birthday or anniversary or just to let someone know they are loved.

 

Stamp Set:  You Are Loved; Ink:  Real Red; Card Stock:  Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Whisper Whtie 5/8" Organza Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Decorative Label Punch

But let's not forget Christmas!  You still have time to sign up for the next, and last, Christmas Card Class.  It's scheduled for Monday, November 21st from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Be sure to register using the button in the left sidebar if you are paying by credit card.  If you choose to pay by cash or check, RSVP with payment no later than Monday, November 14th.  We will make 10 cards (envelopes included) for $25.  If you need more cards, you can make them for $2.50 each.

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Blessings from Marsha

Precious Butterflies

We have been experiencing our Indian Summer here in Iowa and the butterflies have been flitting past my living room window in recent days.  They made me think of a new Hostess stamp set I've been wanting to use.  My time to create was limited today so I thought a clean and simple design would be perfect for Precious Butterflies.

Stamp Set:  Precious Butterflies; Inks:  River Rock, Concord Crush; Card Stock:  River Rock, Concord Crush, Whisper White; Accessories:  Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Jewels Basic Rhinestones ( six colored with permanent marker), Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die

I stamped the images and sentiment on the oval before I ran it though the Big Shot using the Stripes Embossing Folder.

If you'd like to know how you can receive the beautiful Precious Butterflies Stamp Set, e-mail me for details.

Blessings from Marsha

Calypso Coral Thank You

Everything is ready and while I have a wee bit of extra time, here is another card that was designed for today's Come & Go Card Buffet.  Eight designs are available and each day, I'll share one of those designs with you.

I love the new In Colors.  They are bright, sunny and warm.  For this card I combined Not Quite Navy and River Rock with Calypso Coral.  These colors really work well together.  I ran the Calypso Coral layer through the Big Shot using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder to give it some texture.

Stamp Set:  Easy Events; Ink:  Night of Navy, Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker, Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker; Card Stock:  Not Quite Navy, River Rock, Calypso Coral, Whisper White; Accessories:  Eyelet Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, 1-1/4" Not Quite Navy Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

It's time to get to work.  If you'd like to know more about what I do and how you can do it, too, you can get the details here.

Blessings from Marsha

Thinking of You

It was a fun day spent with three of my twelve grandchildren.  They are so full of energy and keep this grandmother on her toes!  With little ones underfoot, I made cookies instead of cards today.  And, of course, they loved that because they got to help.

Today's card is another earlier design and a simple study in blue and vanilla, one of my favorite combinations.  The Framed Tulips Embossing Folder made the perfect border.  Clean and simple, I love how this all came together.     

Stamp Sets:  For All You Do, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink:  Night of Navy; Card Stock: Night of Navy, Whisper White; Accessories:  Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

Don't forget to take advantage of the Designer Series Paper special of Buy Three Get One Free that goes until August 31.   Just click on the image on the lower right for all the details.   

Leave a comment and let me know your favorite Designer Series Paper.  I enjoy hearing from you.

Blessings from Marsha