“Swirly Bird” was at the top of my wish list after I saw it at OnStage in April, so I am thrilled that I was able to get it in my preorder. I just love the carefree scribbles and the cute images (yes, there is a bird) that make up … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Grateful Bunch CASE
This is a CASE of a card in our demonstrator magazine that uses “Grateful Bunch”. In my version, the card front is only half-width. The Basic Black panel covers most of the inside panel, and it opens as shown below. The Crumb Cake base measures 4 1/4″ x 8 1/4″, … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Memo
This is a sneak peek at new colors – I have used three of the upcoming 2016-2018 In Colors. They are Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, and Flirty Flamingo. These colors will be available in the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog, starting June 1. There is also a 1/2″ strip of designer paper … Continue reading
Big News
This card was in my head for a while – I have been wanting to use the sweet bear from “Bear Hugs” to make a “Big News” baby card. Time is running out on “Big News” – it is on the Retiring List. Note that the price shown in the … Continue reading
Friends & Flowers
I followed this week’s sketch pretty closely, using bright flowers and leaves from “Friends & Flowers” in the flower element’s place. I started with a Soft Sky background, with polka dots sponged in Soft Sky over the Dots Mask. The designer paper is from the Everyday Chic collection. I chose … Continue reading
Navy <3 <3 <3
These colors make me so happy – I love navy, and this combination of preppy colors is an 80’s throwback for me. I used a collar fold to show off this paper because I wanted to see a lot of it. It is from the collection Affectionately Yours, which will … Continue reading
Retiring List and Discounts
As we get ready to roll out a new Annual Catalog, we have to say good-bye to some of our favorites from the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog. Many of the items on the Retiring List are available at a discount. Accessories are available while supplies last, and stamps will be produced through May … Continue reading
Wild About Flowers
I CASEd Sandi Hartka’s card to use for my church’s card ministry this month. Don’t you just love a design that is pretty without being difficult? The flowers from “Wild About Flowers” are stamped directly onto a Thick Whisper White card base, and the lower 2″ section is covered with a … Continue reading