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Vellum Flower Fancy Card

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Vellum flower fancy
This summer I created this lovely card using the stamp set called Flower Fancy on vellum cardstock. To stamp on vellum, use StazOn ink. Once the ink is dry you color your flower image on the back side of the vellum for a more muted color, or on the front for a vibrant color.  I colored my image using the Stampin' Write markers listed below. This card also features sponging ink onto card stock – one of my favorite things! I even sponged my Vanilla Satin ribbon to make it coordinate with the So Saffron.

Stamp Set: Flower Fancy (111578)

Card Stock/Paper: Vellum Card Stock (101856), So Saffron (105118), Basic Black (121045), First Edition Specialty DSP (121878)

Coloring Tools: Jet Black StazOn (101406), More Mustard Classic (103162), More Mustard Stampin' Write Marker (100076), So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker (105114), Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Marker (120975)

Tools & Accessories: Paper Snips (103579), Scallop Trim Border Punch (108402), Mini Glue Dots (103683), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Stamping Sponges (101610), Vanilla Satin Ribbon (117291)

Please leave me a comment or email me if you have any questions!  Happy Crafting!

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Special Handmade Birthday Cards

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My birthday was a couple of weeks ago, and I received some really great handmade cards from friends and family!  These are all made using Stampin' Up! supplies, some retired.  I hope you like them!

Cards by mady 
 My friend's daughter Maddie (or Mady as she spells it) made these two cards!

Purple cupcake bday kristie 
 My friend Kristie acts like she isn't good at this sort of thing, but look at the cute cupcake card she made!

Razzleberry birthday elaina 
 My twin sister Elaina made this one. She knows I love purple!  More of her designs at www.elainascardsandcrafts.com.

Making handmade cards is really fun, and receiving one in the mail is extra special!  Contact me today to get started!

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Christmas in July Projects

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Yes, I am already thinking ahead for the upcoming Christmas season! It's not too soon!  Here are a few projects I have been working on, which may surface again in a class soon.

BlueSnowflakeCard 7.2011

I love this simple but beautiful snowflake card, which could be reproduced in any color you like!

Christmas Tags 7.2011

A few tags I designed recently.

GlimmerOrnamentCard 7.2011 

Pretty Red Glimmer Paper!

OrnamentCardTrio 7.2011 
My sister designed the card on the top left, then I adapted a couple more versions. 
 
 
If you love any of these projects, then let me know! I can give you the ingredient list or let you know when the class is going to be held!

Happy Crafting!

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Use Your Ribbon Scraps – Card Project

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If you are like me, you have plenty of little scraps of ribbon from previous crafting projects. Too small to use as you typically would and too big to just throw away.  Here is a cute way to use your ribbon scraps – no matter the sizes or colors!  Just adapt the project to what you have in your stash.

Ribbon Scraps Card 
Stamp Sets: All Holidays (retired) – I recommend substituting Full of Life (111500) or Word Play (120308-W, 120651-C); Day of Gratitude (120835-W, 121148-C)
Card Stock: Basic Black (121045), Old Olive (100702)
Coloring: VersaMark Pad (102283), Clear Embossing Powder (109130)
Tools & Accessories: Ribbon Scraps (various), 1-1/2" Circle Punch (120906), Corner Rounder PUnch (119871), Heat Tool (100005), Embossing Buddy (103083), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

I hope you enjoy this project.  Contact me if you have any questions about it, or any other project or technique.  If you are interested in learning how to do heat embossing then let's schedule a Private Stamping Class for you and your friends. You might even earn some free stamps in the process!

Happy Crafting!

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