Apple of My Eye - Inspiration Series - Peaches

I've heard that January is a great time for new beginnings. 
So, I've decided to start some new things here on the ol' blog. 
Like this. 
A periodic Inspiration Series featuring a single stamp set. 
What do you think? 
Good Idea?

Over the next four days, I'll be sharing a different project with you featuring the Apple of My Eye stamp set - a fave of mine from the Occasions Catalog - starting with this card here:

One of the stamps in the set can be used for multiple fruits - apples, plums, nectarines, peaches....hmm, what else? 

I used it here for peaches. 

And making them look like peaches was actually really easy!

1) Ink the stamp in So Saffron. 

2) Roll just the outer edges of the stamp in Calypso Coral, being careful to leave a section of the stamp with So Saffron ink on it. 

3) Stamp on Whisper White cardstock and cut out with Paper Snips. The only thing missing is the peach fuzz. :)

I used the Hardwood background stamp in Soft Suede on a Crumb Cake card base, nothing fancy, but it reminded me of a fruit crate. 

In fact, the whole card design is my idea of a modernized fruit crate label. I love vintage fruit crates and that was my inspiration here. 

Here's a complete supply list for you: 

Shopping for any of these products and more is so easy, simply click on any of the product photos and it will take you right into my Online Store. 

Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack and Weekly Deals while you are there and remember - all orders of $50 or more automatically earn you a choice of a FREE Sale-A-Bration product!

I'm so glad you stopped by today - come back tomorrow for the next card in the series. In the meantime, do any of you have a great recipe for peaches?? Share it in the comments!

Happy Mail! A Sweet Thank You Note

It never gets old, opening the mailbox and finding a card inside! 

Among all the advertisements, catalogs and bills, every now and then, there's a little ray of sunshine - just for you! 

And doesn't it just make your day? 

I love that about being card maker - the ability to bring a smile to someone's face with just a few simple crafting supplies. 

It's priceless.

I received this sweet card recently from a member of my downline team and I loved everything about it! Especially the sweet message inside. :) 

It's simple and lovely and fresh - like a sweet summer day all wrapped up in an envelope. 

When's the last time you received a card from someone? Tell me how it made you feel - that's the best part! 

Here are the supplies needed to re-create this sweet, simple card: 

As always, you can click on any of the product photos above and shop immediately in my Online Store - so easy! 

And don't forget about the Weekly Deals this week - the Brights Buttons used in today's project are on sale. 

I'll give you a tip too - snap up a set of the In Color Markers while they are on sale. 

Those colors are retiring this May - when the Retiring Products List is announced in April, anything in those colors will SELL OUT quickly! Don't miss them, and be sure to get ink refills - a MUST for keeping your ink pads alive! 

All orders of $50 or more earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration product too! 

Don't forget!

Be sure to stop back by over the next 4 days - I've got an Inspiration Series coming your way!

Apple of My Eye is a fantastic new stamp set in the Occasions Catalog. I'll be sharing some great designs that will make you fall in LOVE with it!

Are You Missing Inspiration?

If you don't subscribe to my email newsletter, you just might be!

Missing inspiration, that is. :(

Card created with the What I Love stamp set and Birthday Blooms Designer Paper

Each Monday, I send out a different card or project idea with a downloadable and printable tutorial sheet. This goes exclusively to ALL my newsletter subscribers - I don't post it anywhere else online! 

So, you might want to consider subscribing, dontcha think? 

It's simple too. 

Here's a picture of what the Subscribe Box looks like from the right sidebar of this blog: 

Simply fill it out and follow the instructions that arrive in your email confirmation. 

That's all there is to it! 

You'll have an inbox full of weekly inspiration - a GREAT reason to check your email each Monday morning!

Hello! Birthday Blooms - One More Time!

I have always loved the look of watercolored white embossing. 

There's just something about it that whispers "elegant", don't you think? 

And this card, while elegant with the embossing, is still a bit whimsical with the glittery 'hello' and the sweet font of the stamped greeting. 

It just makes me smile! 

The other thing I <3 about this card is the sheer simplicity of it - soft, inviting colors and a quaint, homey feel with very clean lines. 

Neo-vintage at it's best!

To re-create this beauty, simply stamp the floral image on White Shimmer card stock with Versamark and heat emboss with White Embossing Powder and your Heat Tool. Color in using ink refills and your Aqua Painter. 

Sweet and simple! 

Here's a supply list for you: 

To place an order for any of the supplies used, simply click on any of the product photos above. 

You'll go right into my Online Store to do your shopping. 

**Please note! 

If you select the "NO CONTACT" option, I have NO way to see ANY of your information, not even your NAME! 

So I am unable to send a Thank You note or include you in any messaging just for my clients. 

You may think that option is letting me know that you don't have any questions, but it's actually preventing me from servicing you! 

I've received SEVERAL NO CONTACT orders recently and it makes me sad that I can't properly thank you for your patronage. 

That's all for today! 

Be sure to stop back by tomorrow for some more creative inspiration. 

What would YOU like to see me create for you? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Don't forget! 

All orders of $50 or more can select a FREE Sale-A-Bration product from this brochure! 

Dear Friend - Another Birthday Blooms Card!

Hello crafty friends! 

Since a week has gone by without a new post from me I figure I'd better explain....

I woke up Sunday a week ago to no internet at home and in typical fashion, our provider didn't show up to fix it until late Tuesday. So between no internet at home and me working my part time job, no blogging took place. Yeah.....

And then, I flew to Kansas City on Wednesday to meet up with 9 of my dear Stampin' Up! friends for a 4 day planning session. VERY exciting stuff! 

So yes, I've been gone.....

But today.....I'm BACK!!

And I have lots of crafty inspiration to share this week!

Starting with this card, another one using Birthday Blooms: 

I love the crisp simplicity of this card and the fresh colors just pop! The small flower is watercolored with ink refills and an Aqua Painter - easy peasy! 

Here's a supply list for you: 

As always, you can click on any of the product photos above and shop in my Online Store - 24/7! 

I'm so glad you stopped by today - when's the last time you pulled out your Aqua Painters?

Maybe today's the day! Go create something fun!

Last Day for these great Weekly Deals! 

Earn Free Products with EACH $50 purchase! 

Happy Home - You're the Best!

Hey crafty friends! 

Just popping in today with a clean and simple card for you. 

This one uses the new stamp set Happy Home found in the Occasions Catalog. 

It's a great set for those of you who love to watercolor!

This card uses the Shimmer White Cardstock, perfect for watercoloring if you're not using Watercolor Paper itself. It makes a wonderfully sturdy card base too. 

Be sure and add it to your order and try it out next time you do some watercoloring!

I'm still in Lowell, MA with my daughter for her synchronized skating team's competition - they're looking really good today - we're hoping for a great skate tomorrow! 

Have a fantastic day everyone!

Birthday Blooms - Again!

The New Occasions Catalog is chock-full of fantastic NEW stamp sets - 

and if you read my blog every day, you can probably tell there are a few I love!

Like Birthday Blooms. 

It's pretty awesome, just sayin'....

Here, check out this gorgeous card (a gift from a very sweet friend!)

I love the mixture of elements here from the texture of the Watercolor Paper to the silkiness of the lace trim to the little bit of bling peeking out from behind with the Silver Doily. 

All on a Crumb Cake background that gives it a slightly rustic feel. 

A GREAT card! 

And one you'd probably love to get in the mail or make for someone special. :)

I'm on the run this weekend - my daughter has a skating competition in northern Massachusetts so my blog posts are short and sweet for a few days. But I know you'll love the ideas I have to share! 

Have a great weekend everyone - make time to create something fun!

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