Give Thanks For Simple Blessings

For the JustRite Friday Challenge 032: Color I used their Favorite Occasions Borders & Centers
set. I love the color combination of Olive, Chocolate and Pumpkin. The brown paper was made from a paper towel that I inked all up and then used clear embossing powder to give the shine. The other "paper" was actually plain white textured wallpaper that I inked up to give more dimension and coordinate with the colors for this challenge. Yes really, wallpaper. I had the perfect ribbon in my stash. Check out the challenge for JustRite Stampers..... http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2010/08/justrite-friday-challenge-032-color.html

{Caardvarks} Christmas Tags & Minis

For this card and tag I tried a faux bleach technique with the snowflake stamps. The sheen the glossy cardstock has is no nice. I used a swirl embossing folder and inked with a soft blue and white to give the feel of wind blowing snowflakes around for the tag. The silver ribbon just glistens beautifully.

Check out the challenge .... http://caardvarks.blogspot.com

Caardvarks Christmas Tags & Mini with JustRite Stampers

I used a plain basic tag that you can get from any office supply store as the base for my Christmas tags. The top one I used a flower embossing folder and ink to highlight the raised design and added glitter glue in random places for some bling. The second tag I used a houndstooth embossing folder and ink to highlight the design. Both cards have the cute Gingerbread man stamp from Justright Stampers set "Favorite Occasions Borders & Centers". I just love the artisan tape from that is below the ribbon. Check out their site ... http://caardvarks.blogspot.com/

Lucky Me

OMG look look look...
http://iembellish.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-candy-winners-announced.html
I have been picked to be a lucky winner of Jessica Ficks's fabulous card kits! I feel so totally lucky right now!
Wow, seriously look at her blog you'll love the kits!
Thank you so much Jessica!!!

You're a Star

The center tin was recycled from the end of a crescent roll package. I punched the star shape onto it then layered the paper star on top of it.

Abstract Art

My first painting! I used shades of red orange and yellow. perhaps a whole wall next :)

For My Friend

This paper is from Close to My Heart, a collection called Veranda. The hummingbirds are soft as well as the text in the background.

Merry Merry Christmas

Ok so it's August in the south so like that means um 110 with heat index and humidity. Wow am I ever ready for cooler weather! I used puff paint for Santa's hat and cuff. The holly berries in the wreath were made with red sparkle glitter.

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The shiny texture paper was made with a paper towel! I inked it all up with lots of colors then used UTE to emboss it. It looks so cool in person.

Thank U

I am always in need of a thank you card! It's definitely a good thing :)

In this card I recycled an aluminum can and embossed with the cuttlebug diamond plate. The blue background is painters tape and the cream is basic making tape.

I was playing with black and white. I love the new SU! cherry cobbler color.

This one was for the ladies at a local cupcake store, The Sweetest Batch Cupcakery. The store is decorated in pink with black & white damask. Their "Queen of Hearts" cupcake is the best!