Do Valentines have to be red and white?

Valentine's Day is the next big card sending day!

The swap that I just got back in the mail had lots of hearts! This set was the focal point.

I will show you some of the ones I got in the swap after the Stamp Along. 

These are ones that I did with the Bloomin' Love and Bloomin' Hearts thinlits. 

The Happy Heart folder is used on the top and bottom one. That means you will have to share at the Stamp Along. I will try to get them both on the same table. 

Neither of those use the thinlits but do use the stamp set. The bottom one also used the Flowering Flourishes. That one is quite plain and simple but can you see the glimmer paper peeking out? 

The one in the middle uses the free DSP from SAB. I think that pack of paper is awesome!

You will get to try that Bloomin' Heart thinlit if you come on Monday. It is much easier to use than I expected it would be but the Precision plate is a big help. 

The DSP on the top one was from my stash, I don't think it is in the current catalog but it called out for this card. 

Here is a little closer view.

This one is Melon Mambo but doesn't look like it in the photo! 

The on line hostess code is 

4TWTGDVZ

if you wish to place an order on my site. 

Thank you! 

Hope you plan to come and get a start on your Valentines on Monday!

New Catalog

The new catalog is ready to go! 

I am having fun with the new sets and beautiful papers! 

I joined three swaps to get more ideas to share with you. 

These are the cards that I did to join the swaps. 

This one is from the Occasions Catalog.

It uses the bundle on page 16. 

That is the Bloomin' Heart Thinlet and the Bloomin' Love stamp set. 

Hard to tell on the picture but the flowers are cut from dazzling diamonds glimmer paper. 

This one was for the Sale A Bration swap.
I used the designer series paper on page 12 that you can get free with a $50 order.
I colored on the block with markers then spritzed it with water and stamped it on the Whisper White card stock. I then stamped the flowers from the Flowering Fields stamp set on that same page. That is another choice you have for your free item for a $50 order.
I used the Teeny Tiny Wishes set for the greeting.
This one is packed for the Stamp Along on January 12.



The first set that caught my eye when I saw the catalog was the Bear Hugs on page 40. They are just so darn cute! I combined it with a few other new products. The Confetti Textured Impressions embossing folder on page 5 was used on the front and then lightly sponged. Then I used the Party Pop-Up thinlits dies on page 7 for the inside. I think this would make an good retirement card or birthday or for any accomplishment.
What would you use it for?



Here is the inside.

This one won't be at the Stamp Along unless I get more than a few requests for it. It would be difficult to write directions for it and there are a few tricky spots on it. I would gladly do a class and present it that way. Interested?
Next time I will show you some of the other cards that will be available at the Stamp Along.
I will also show you some of the swaps that I get in return for these when they arrive.

The Hostess code for the Stamp Along order is
4TWTGDVZ
if you are going to order on line before Monday.
Thank you!