Another floral card?

Yes, that's right, another floral card. What can I say? I just love making them. They are so versatile for almost any occasion, and always good to have on hand when you need a last minute card. This card does have a few layers, but in all an easy card to put together.

Stamps: Field Flowers

Card stock: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Spice Cake designer paper

Ink: Always Artichoke, Pool Party

Misc: Top Note die, Stripes embossing folder, Scallop Edge border punch

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Happy Birthday!

With all of the wonderful designer paper that Stampin' Up has, why not let the designer paper make a bold statement on your card? This card, other than all of the layers, is a very simple card to make. I pulled the colors for the card right out of this wonderful designer paper. Add in a little texture, a simple sentiment on the front, and the card is done!

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Card stock: Soft Suede, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake designer paper

Ink: Pool Party

Misc: Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Gently Falling

This card would make a great masculine card, thinking of you, get well, well, you get the idea! It could be used for almost any occasion. Even though there are a lot of layers of card stock on this card, it's a very easy card to assemble.

Stamps: Gently Falling

Card stock: Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake designer paper

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede

Misc: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Houndstooth embossing folder

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Fall is here!

For anyone who knows me, I LOVE leaves, and I LOVE this card. Who would have ever thought to put Pool Party with More Mustard and Soft Suede? Well, I love the look. Kudos to those wonderful designers at Stampin' Up!

Stamps: French Foliage

Card stock: Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Spice Cake designer paper

Ink: More Mustard, Soft Suede, Pool Party

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Happy Halloween

Yes, I've had my share of troubles lately. First, my laptop died that I use to upload all of my photos on my blog with. Then, I had knee surgery. Well, I now have a new laptop and a recovering knee so I should be back in "blog land" again.

The next 5 cards that I'll be sharing were all made at my September stamp camp. Each card features a different designer paper from the Spice Cake designer paper pack.

Happy Halloween, yes, a day late, but better late than never!

Stamps: Haunted Forest

Card stock: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake designer paper

Ink: Black Staz-On, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie

Misc: Stripes embossing folder, aqua painter, Stamping Sponges

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Field Flowers

Last week while I was looking out my kitchen window, I noticed a huge geranium with large orange flowers. I thought to myself, that would make a great color combination for a card. When I wanted to make a get well card for a customer, I immediately thought about this color combination. Thus, the creation of this card. Add some texture with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, some fun design with the Lace Ribbon border punch, some easy stamping with Field Flowers and the card was done. It's going in the mail tomorrow. I hope she likes it!

Stamps: Field Flowers
Card stock: Always Artichoke, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White
Ink: Always Artichoke, Tangerine Tango
Misc: Lace Ribbon border punch, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Retta's Stampin' Up party

Why not let the designer paper do most of the design work on a card? This is probably one of the easiest cards that I've ever made. By using a little stamping and some ribbon, you have a card done easily in 5 minutes or less. Perfect for the beginner stamper, or when you need to make a card in a hurry.

Stamps: Curly Cute
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Well Worn designer paper
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Misc: Early Espresso grosgrain ribbons

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Retta's Stampin' Up party

The focal point of this card is the Fabulous Florets flower. The flower was first stamped with Early Espresso on Very Vanilla card stock. Using sponge daubers, first sponge the flower center with More Mustard. A second sponge dauber was used with Cajun Craze. Cut the flower out and use a Stampin' Dimensional to make the flower "pop". Of course I had to add some texture to the card so used the new Houndstooth embossing folder with the Cajun Craze card stock. Again the Well Worn designer paper was used.

Stamps: Fabulous Florets
Card stock: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Well Worn designer paper
Ink: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Early Espresso, Always Artichoke
Misc: Houndstooth embossing folder, Scallop Trim border punch, sponge daubers

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Retta's Stampin' Up party

A fellow stamper/customer, Retta, hosted a Stampin' Up party last week. This is the first of the 3 cards that everyone got to make. When I asked Retta if if there was a particular stamp set or designer paper that she wanted featured, right away she mentioned Field Flowers stamp set and Well Worn designer paper. All 3 cards use the Well Worn designer paper. The colors for each card was pulled directly from this designer paper. For this card, the designer paper was punched using the new Lace Ribbon border punch. A different way to use designer paper, but I think it worked out just fine!

If you would like to host a party and be able to pick out a favorite stamp set, designer paper, etc to have featured at your party, please contact me. I'd be happy to come up with some fun cards or projects for you and your friends to make.

Stamps: Field Flowers
Card Stock: Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Well Worn designer paper
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke
Misc: Lace Ribbons border punch, Top Note die, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for looking!~Martha

A Punchy birthday card

Why not let the punches make a bold statement on a card? The only stamped part of this card is the Happy Birthday. Of course, the Square Lattice embossing folder was used, and the rest is featuring a variety of punches. This is for my friend who loves the retro look. I hope she likes it!

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Melon Mambo
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Misc: Square Lattice embossing folder, black grosgrain ribbon and the following punches: Word Wndow, Modern Label, Extra Large Oval, 1 1/4" circle, 1" circle and 1/2" circle.

Thanks for looking!~Martha

August Stamp Camp, card 5

Card 5 from my August stamp camp features the new In-Color, Lucky Limeade. This shade of green used with black card stock really makes the green stand out. And again, I just had to use the Square Lattice embossing folder. I LOVE the texture of this embossing folder. The pear is from a hostess set, Faith in Nature, and was water colored in, another one of my favorite techniques.

Stamps: Faith in Nature
Card Stock: Lucky Limeade, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Black Staz-On, More Mustard
Misc: Square Lattice embossing folder, black grosgrain ribbon, Aqua painter

Thanks for looking!~Martha

August Stamp Camp, card 4

This card features 3 of the new In-Colors, Pool Party, Calypso Coral and Wisteria Wonder. Also a great new stamp set, Pennant Parade and a coordinating punch. Of course I needed to add a little texture with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, and a simple Happy Birthday sentiment, string the "flags" with crochet cotton and you have a fun birthday card that you could give to just about anyone!

Stamps: Pennant Parade, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Ink: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder
Misc: Word Window punch, Modern Label punch,Petite Pennants Builder punch, white brads, white crochet cotton, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

Thanks for looking!~Martha

August Stamp Camp, card 3

A truly easy-peasy card featuring Island Indigo and Elements of Style. Take a look in your stamp sets for a stamp that when stamped randomly makes a great background. This is a very easy way to add just that extra punch of color and design to your card. Add in a simple butterfly attached with a white brad, and you're done!

Stamps: Elements of Style
Card stock: Island Indigo, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo
Misc: Beautiful Wings embosslit die, white brad

August Stamp Camp, card 2

Wisteria Wonder. What a wonderful shade of purple this is! Add in a little Always Artichoke, a little embossing, easy punching, test your skills on cutting out the flower and you have actually a very easy card to make.

Stamps: Fabulous Florets
Card stock: Wisteria Wonder, Always Artichoke, Whisper White
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Always Artichoke
Misc: Scallop Trim border punch, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

Thanks for looking!~Martha

August Stamp Camp, card 1

My August stamp cards featured the 5 new In-Colors. There is not a bad color in this group! The above card features Calypso Coral and a new hostess set, Faith in Nature. This image is water colored in, one of my favorite ways to make a card. By using the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, you have a quick and nicely textured card. This card could be used for almost any occasion. You could earn this stamp set by hosting a Stampin' Up party. If you're interested, just let me know. Stay tuned for another card using the Faith in Nature stamp set.

Stamps: Faith in Nature
Card Stock: Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink: Brown Staz-On, Calypso Coral
Misc: Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Aqua Painter

Just Believe

Has anyone noticed how often I use the Square Lattice embossing folder? I LOVE using that folder. It adds so much texture to a card, and it's SO easy to use! I sent this card to a stamping friend/customer, I hope she liked it!

Paper: Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Stamps: Just Believe, So Happy For You (Sale-a-Bration)
Ink: Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi
Misc: Square Lattice embossing folder, Dotted scallop ribbon border punch, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack, paper piercing tool, white eyelets

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Sympathy Card

This is the last of the Sympathy cards that we made. I'm so happy the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set didn't retire, it's such a perfect set not only for making sympathy cards but the main images can be used for almost any occasion.

Paper: Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, Elegant Soiree designer paper
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers
Ink: Baja Breeze, Always Artichoke
Misc: Scallop oval punch, large oval punch, non-Stampin' Up green grosgrain ribbon

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Sympathy Card

The second card of my Sympathy camp. The photo of this card does not do it justice. After using a 1" round mask for the "moon", a sponge was used to layer on More Mustard, Cajun Craze and Marina Mist to create the background on Very Vanilla card stock. The tree was stamped with Early Espresso. Assemble the card by layering the tree to Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso which was embossed with the Framed Tulips embossing folder and the final card base of Very Vanilla. No sentiment was used on the front of the card.

Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers
Ink: Early Espresso, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist
Misc: Framed Tulips embossing folder, 1" round punch, Stamping Sponges

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Sympathy Card

One of my customers (hi Jan!) asked if I could offer a camp to make Sympathy cards. As we all know, they are needed at times. I think it's best to have some made ahead instead of trying to come up with a special card at an emotional time. So, I came up with 3 easy cards, and this is the first card I designed. Each stamper made 3 each of the 3 designs. This card is really easy to make, very simple stamping, a little embossing and using 2 punches. That's it. Sentiments for the inside came from Thoughts & Prayers.

Stamps: Growing Green, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Soft Suede
Misc: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, word window punch, modern label punch

Thanks for looking!~Martha

July stamp camp, card 5

Isn't the new Flower Garden embossing folder wonderful? After the Whisper White card stock was run through the embossing folder, markers were used to color in the raised image. A very easy and fun way to use this embossing folder. Add in a little bit of eyelet border punch for a bit more texture, and you're done!

Paper: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink
Stamps: none
Markers: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, So Saffron
Misc: Flower Garden embossing folder, Eyelet border punch

Thanks for looking!~Martha

July stamp camp, card 4

Sail Away! On a perfect sunny afternoon to sail smoothly through the still waters. Oh, if only I had a boat! Well, I'm lucky that my 2 brothers have boats so I do get to enjoy some wonderful times on Lake Wisconsin. This would make a nice masculine card for a special person in your life. And made in a red, white and blue combination, very Americana!

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Night of Navy
Stamps: Sail Away, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Night of Navy
Misc: Square Lattice embossing folder, word window punch, modern label punch, scallop edge border punch

Thanks for looking!~Martha

July stamp camp, card 3

Strength and Hope. 20% of sales from this stamp set go to Breast Cancer Research. I would find it almost impossible that someone hasn't been affected by this horrible disease, either personally, a relative, good friend, co-worker, etc. I didn't have to think twice about buying this set. Every sale will help the research.

Paper: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Basic Black
Stamps: Strength & Hope
Ink: Melon Mambo
Misc: Black brads, paper piercing tool, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for looking!~Martha

July stamp camp, card 2

This card features a lot of texture, using 2 different embossing folders. And see the frame around the Decorative Label Punch? You can make a frame by punching 2 extra labels. Cut one in half vertically and attach to each side. Cut the other in half horizontally and attach to the top and bottom. It makes a very nice frame with a pop of color. Using the Aquapainter and a bit of Cajun Craze, this sweet little bird was colored in. I'm thinking this bird is a robin, a fitting bird, don't you think? An easy card with very little stamping, texture is the key in this card.

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Cajun Craze
Stamps: Four Frames
Ink: Black Staz-On, Cajun Craze
Misc: Perfect Polka Dots and Vintage Wallpaper embossing folders, Decorative Label punch, Scallop Trim Border punch, black grosgrain ribbon, Aquapainter

Thanks for looking!~Martha

July stamp camp, card 1

My July stamp camp featured new items from the new catalog, what a fun time of year it is when Stampin' Up releases it's new Idea Book and Catalog. It's right up there with Christmas, in my opinion!

I love any shade of blue, green and brown together. Keeping that in mind, I came up with this color combination for this card, which features the brand new Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch. This punch is so much fun! 3 images out of one punch, how cool is that?

Papers: Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Stamps: Sincere Salutations
Ink: Wild Wasabi
Misc: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch, Square Lattice embossing folder, Copper Brads

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Beautiful Wings

I needed a card for one of my stamping friends/customers and this is what I came up with for her. It's a very simple card to make. I love the texture that the embosslit die and Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder create on this card. Only the sentiment is stamped on the front, how easy can that be? Easy peasy!

Paper: Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery, Basic Black, Whisper White
Stamps: So Happy For You (Sale-A-Bration 2011)
Ink: Basic Black
Misc: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Dotted scallop punch, Beautiful Wings embosslit die

Thanks for looking!~Martha

June stamp camp, card 5

The final card made at my June stamp camp uses the stamp set, Friends 24-7. What a fitting name also for a group of ladies that I've met over the last 5 years of being a Stampin' Up demonstrator. I have made so many new friends doing what I love to do, getting together with friends and just having a good time being creative. Thank you all for supporting me over the last 5 years. I wonder what the next 5 years will bring for me? I can't wait to find out.

Stamp Set: Friends 24-7
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla
Ink: Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy
Punches: Pinking Hearts border, Scallop oval XL, oval large and word window

Thanks for looking!~Martha

June stamp camp, card 4

Cheep Talk. No, I'm not talking about gossip, but about this cute stamp set that is now retired. This was card 4 from my June stamp camp. All the stamped images are from this one stamp set. It shows how versatile Stampin' Up sets are!






Stamp Set: Cheep Talk
Card Stock: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Misc: 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" circle punches, Scallop circle XL punch, white grosgrain ribbon

Thanks for looking!~Martha

June stamp camp, card 3

This is the 3rd card that was made at my June stamp camp. This card features the retiring stamp set, Birthday Bliss. This is a very easy card to assemble and would be a good layout to keep in mind for a quick card. And how about using the extra-large oval punch as a design feature? Add a little texture with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, add some designer paper (who said that the Jolly Holiday designer paper was only for Christmas?), assemble, and you're done!

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Jolly Holiday designer paper
Stamps: Birthday Bliss
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Misc: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, extra large oval punch

Thanks for looking!~Martha

June stamp camp, card 2

This is the second of my cards for June using a retiring stamp set, Priceless. I have used this stamp set SO many times, it will be missed. This was a very easy card to make, just stamp 3 flowers, use the paper piercing tool and mat pack to punch a hole for the black brad, the stem is just drawn with the Basic Black marker, run the Tangerine Tango card stock thru the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, add a little ribbon, assemble, and you're done! A quick and easy card.

Stamp Sets: Priceless
Card Stock: Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Basic Black Marker
Misc: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, paper piecing tool, mat pack, black brads, black and white non SU ribbon.

Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

June stamp camp, card 1

This is the first of 5 cards that were made at my June stamp camp. This month featured the retiring stamp sets from Stampin' Up. Even thought I am sad to see these sets retiring, I am very excited about the new catalog, you are going to love it!

This set is Because I Care, which is a Hostess Level 1 stamp set. Rather than coloring this flower, it was embossed with white embossing powder, giving it a whole new look.

Papers: Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Stamps: Because I Care, Sincere Salutations
Ink: Baja Breese, Crumb Cake, VersaMark
Misc: White embossing powder, Scallop Oval XL punch, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, white grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

May stamp camp, card 5

This is the final card that was made at my May stamp camp.This card features the Full Heart Extra-large punch. The heart, when punched out of Whisper White card stock, turned upside down, and a small piece on the now "top" cut off, what do you get? A dogs head :)

The right eye features a punched piece of Basic Grey card stock. The eyes and nose are black brads. What did I use for the red tongue? Well, that is a small piece from the 2 step bird punch. The ears are punched from the 3/4" round punch, cut in half, and glued to the head. The "collar" is a piece of More Mustard. The collar and the corners of the Sahara Sand square are pieced using the paper piercing tool and mat pack. The hair at the top of the head in between the ears is just a scrap of Soft Suede, cut very finely with scissors then "ruffed" up a bit for some texture. The head is added to the card with stampin' dimensionals.

Stamp Set: NONE!
Card Stock: Real Red, Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Basic Grey, Soft Suede, Whisper White, More Mustard
Accessories: Full Heart extra large punch, 1/2 and 3/4" round punches, 2 step bird punch, black brads, paper piecing tool, mat pack, stampin' dimensionals

Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

May stamp camp, card 4

Hi there! This is the 4th card that was made at my May stamp camp. This card features 2 of the round punches, used as a decorative accent to the strip of cardstock and designer paper at the bottom of the page. Just start out punching with the 1" round punch on the Pear Pizzazz card stock. Then layer the 1 1/4" round punch over what you've just punched out, and you get a ring of card stock. I slipped 3 on each side of the card stock strip, accenting the center floral punched piece.

Stamp Set: Just Believe
Card Stock: Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Designer Series Pack In-Color
Accessories: Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz markers, 1" and 1 1/4" round punches

Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

May stamp camp, card 3

This is the third card that was made at my May stamp camp. This card features the Butterfly Extra large punch. I used the Elements of Style stamp set which was stamped with Black Staz On onto Whisper White card stock. I used the aqua painter to color in the image with Concord Crush and Pear Pizazz, giving my customers part of the card that was already completed for them. Everyone knows I LOVE to use the aqua painter! By using the Butterfly punch, decide on an area that you like of the stamped piece, and punch out. The butterflies were added to the card with white brads.

Card Stock: Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Elements of Style, Sincere Salutations
Accessories: Butterfly Extra Large punch, 1 3/4 x 7/8 oval large punch, Scallop oval extra large punch, Elegant Lines embossing folder, aqua painter, white brads

Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

May stamp camp, card 2

This is the second card that was made at my stamp camp this week. This card features the Round Tab Extra Large Punch, which was used to make the 3 purses. All you need to do is punch 3 designer papers, here we used Beyond the Garden, fold the punched piece in half and you have a purse! By using both the small and large oval punches, now you have an instant handle. The front "flap" of the purse uses part of the small oval punched piece.

Papers: Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Punches: Round Tab Extra Large, small and large oval, Scallop Trim Border
Designer Paper: Beyond the Garden
Accessories: Petals-A-Plenty embossing folder, gold brads

Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

May stamp camp, card 1

This is the first of the 5 cards that will be made at my May stamp camp this week. This month I'm featuring different ways to use punches. I LOVE this card! The punch featured on this card is the Ornament Extra-Large punch. I first punched with chocolate chip card stock, ran that piece through the Square Lattice embossing folder, cut a small portion of the bottom off, and you instantly have a vase!

Card Stock colors used: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White
Designer Paper: Greenhouse Gala
Punches: Extra-Large Ornament, Scallop Edge Border
Markers: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Square Lattice embossing folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

Two Tags Die

Well, once again I seem to have fallen off the "blog world". For that, I do apologize!

These are the 5 projects that were made at my April stamp camp this week. All projects use the Two Tags die. The top row features 2 cards. The bottom, from left to right, holds a stick of gum, holds a small candy bar and could be used as a party favor by writing the persons name on the oval stamped image, and a book mark. Easy peasy as my up-line would say!

If you want any information on any individual project, let me know.

Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

Sunny Garden!

I'm ready for spring, how about you? These are the projects that will be made at my home on April 2nd. For those people that know me, I love to alter items. Well, 3 of the 4 projects here are all altered. From left to right, a Stampin' Up clear mount case, a mini composition book made into a "purse", a cover for a Kleenex box and a mini legal pad that fits inside the clear mount stamp case.

If you're interested in attending my class, please contact me!

Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

March Stamp Camp

Here is the second set of cards that you could make at my March 15th stamp camp. These cards use the Baby Blossoms stamp set and Springtime Vintage Designer Paper. Add in some very easy stamping, and you again have 4 very easy cards.

Thanks again for looking!~Martha

March Stamp Camp

These are 4 cards which you could make at my home on March 15th. These cards use the Botanical Gazette designer paper and Nature Walk stamp set. Add some very simple stamping, and you have 4 very quick cards.

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Michelle's party, part three

This is the third and final card that we made at Michelle's party in January. This was a very easy card to make, using markers to color in only one image from the Sale-A-Bration set, Punch Bunch. The XL scallop punch works very nicely with the smaller die from Two Tags Die. Add in some of the wonderful designer paper, Springtime Vintage, some ribbon, and you're done in no time!

Stamp Set: Punch Bunch
Paper: Rose Red, Always Artichoke, Springtime Vintage designer paper
Ink: Rose Red, Sahara Sand, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Two tags die, XL scallop punch, non SU grosgrain ribbon

Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

Michelle's party, part two

This is the second card that we made at Michelle's party in January. I LOVE this stamp set! It's Nature Walk from the current Occasions mini catalog. Along with the phrase "Birthday Wishes" from So Happy For You from the current Sale-A-Bration catalog. Who doesn't love getting a free stamp set when you spend $50 in merchandise? If you want to take advantage of this, please contact me before the end of March.

Stamp Set: Nature Walk, So Happy For You
Paper: Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Very Vanilla, Botanical Gazette designer paper
Ink: Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Sahara Sand and Always Artichoke
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border punch

Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

Michelle's party, part one

This is the first of the 3 cards that Michelle's group made a couple weeks ago. I love the Rich Razzelberry color and thought it teamed very nicely with the Springtime Vintage designer paper. Add in a little Always Artichoke and Very Vanilla paper, some coordinating markers, and an easy card is completed. Did I mention the Framed Tulips embossing folder? Love it! It adds such a nice "frame" for the main image on the card.
Thanks for looking! ~ Martha

Stamping Party

Hi everyone! I had apparently fallen off the stamping blog world in the last couple of months. I have now reappeared and back for some more frequent show and tell!

Recently I attended Michelle's stamping group (Hi Michelle!) and she wanted me to have her group make 3 cards using stamp sets from the current Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration catalog. I will be showing you those projects over the next few days. Today I wanted to show you what I gave Michelle for asking me to attend this event. Inside the cello bag are 4 note cards, all using the same layout as the first card, just using different stamps, papers and punches.

Stamp Set: Baby Blossoms, So Happy For You
Paper: Springtime Vintage Designer Paper, Very Vanilla and various colors of card stock
Miscellaneous: various ink pads/markers, various punches, cello bag

Thanks for looking! ~ Martha