You're a Rock Star, Baby

Ok, I know what you're thinking. "Are we on the right blog???"

'Cause this is *really* different for me! That's what made it so fun! (And stressful, I admit it.) When I saw this stamp set (A Little Something, Level 3 Hostess, Spring/Summer 2009), I had this idea, and it wouldn't leave me alone! I just needed to work outside my comfort zone, I guess! It's good for this aging stamper to try something younger and cooler . . .

Anyway, this is my entry in the Swappers Anonymous Catalog Preview Swap! And those SA Sisters, well, they ROCK! So this card was a tribute, as well as good for me. :-) I used *all* kinds of hardware here, you might have noticed! It just kept asking for more! I couldn't help myself. And yes, there is black glitter all over the place. And did you know that there are only 10 whole flowers on 2 sheets of this pattern???? Yeah, who woulda thunk? So some people got slightly different--but equally cool--flowers on their cards.

And the ribbon?? Why that's just a little technique called fraying. I had to use my reading glasses to do it, but a true artist sacrifices, right???


Actually, I look really cute in them. For an old lady.

I am hoping my swaps arrive today (Wednesday), so I can see all the fabulous stuff my sisters sent me! Have a Rock Star Day!

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Stamps: A Little Something (hostess)
Paper: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: Black Craft
Accessories: Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Tombo Multi Glue, Chunky Glitter Essentials (black), Large Star Punch, Basic Black 1/4"Grosgrain, Clips Assortment, Metallic Eyelets, Rhinestone Brads Ice, Jumbo Eyelets--Pewter, Cropadile, Dimensionals

Give me something NEW!!!

I am so ready for new stuff! It's almost new catalog time--my box is due *soon*. Meanwhile, here is some stuff I pre-ordered. :-) Doesn't it just make you feel *warm* inside????

You know I love die cut stuff, and this is the new Sweet Stems Embosslit, available in the Spring Summer Catalog. The Embosslits cut and emboss AT THE SAME TIME! Who doesn't love a one-step wonder???? I made two flowers--one in Perfect Plum and one in Regal Rose. Then I mercilessly chopped up the Rose flower to make "buds" on the Plum one. :-) Gardening is all about the pruning . . .

Where did I get that fabulous paper, you ask??? Why IT'S NEW, TOO! The Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper is in the new catalog, along with lots of other yummy new stuff, but I don't want to bore you . . .

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Stamps: Hugs and Wishes
Paper: Kraft, Perfect Plum, Regal Rose, Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: Perfect Plum Craft (sentiment) and Classic (for sponging)
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Clear Embossing Powder, Stampin Sponge, Dimensionals