I am just overwhelmed. In the midst of a day already given over to thanks, I am the blessed receiver of LisaBee's generosity, too. So many sweet, thoughtful touches to this final gift! First, the exquisite hand-blown glass flowers from Prague--Lisa was there on a mission a few months ago.
The eggs were filled with adorable buttons with rub-ons--how cute is that! And the three miniature cards are really magnetic bookmarks! They're perfect, and my kids already are trying to steal them! Lisa also included the Flower Burst Embosslit--one I had been wanting, but couldn't justify. Look at the beautiful card she made! The bottom of the "egg" opens up! And the basket itself will be *perfect* for displaying my card samples! I love the little ceramic plaque on it that reads, "Count Your Blessings." How did she know that orange jellybeans are my very favorite??? A whole package, just for me! And of course, chocolate is always welcome! LOL Lisa, thank you for giving me such special, insightful gifts! What a blessing to have you as a friend!
My secret sister really made my day! Look at all those yummy fleurettes!!!! And the new Saffron ribbon--you KNOW how I feel about Saffron!. And the so-yummy-I-can't-stop-petting-them Summer Sun corduroy buttons!
The 3x3 card--what an awesome design! I have that set and can't wait to make a 3x3 with it now! And the note was so sweet--just what I needed, as it turned out today. Thanks, secret sister! Can't wait to find out who you are tomorrow!
I am in a wonderful group of Secret Sisters, and today was the first day of my Easter package! Look at all the goodies! LOVE the coaster box, and look! She used the amazing Walk in the Park DSP, which I somehow thought I could resist and so I haven't ordered it yet! What was I thinking???? Well, she thought of everything, so I'll have chocolate to console me, at least! Thanks, Secret Sis!
I know what you're thinking. "We've already seen that card. Everybody in the free world has already made it." It's true. There's not an original bone in my body. LOL I've learned to deal with it. This is the beautiful set Fifth Avenue Floral. All the cool kids have it. All the cool kids have made cards better than this. And I don't care! *I* love it, and my mom's going to love it when she gets a stack of them for Mother's Day. Good thing she doesn't do the internet, isn't it?? I'd have no secrets at all! Another Card Buffet card for next week! Do you love that yummy White Organza ribbon, or what?? The catalog does NOT do it justice, that's for sure! If you need some, I can hook ya up! :-) **********************************Stamps: Fifth Avenue FloralPaper: Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Whisper WhiteInk: Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Bravo Burgundy Accessories: White Organza Ribbon
I have another confession--I am afraid of techniques. I'd tell you the sad story of why I think I'm afraid, but I have to protect the identities of the guilty. Bwahahahaha! Now some of you will be wondering if it's YOU. And a few of you should! LOL Anyway, this is a fun, artsy technique called chalkboarding. It involves the pastels, which I don't use very often! They mostly just sit, lonely, on shelf above the stamp table. Sad, really. We'll be trying out chalkboarding at Card Buffet next week! If you're local, there is still time to sign up! ***********************************Stamps: Pretty Petals, Pretty AmazingPaper: Lavender Lace, Basic Black, Whisper White, Pretty in PinkInk: White CraftAccessories: Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Stampin Pastels
I have a weakness for cute little things. My 6 children are evidence of this weakness, as are my 4 kitties and 2 doggies. And my shoes. But I digress. The SA Sisters and I have developed a funny habit of needing 3x3 cards to go along with our full-sized card swaps. Who doesn't need a cute little card to tuck in a wedding gift or birthday present? (Umm, yeah, sure, I give them away . . . .Sure I do! {stands in front of all the boxes of swaps}) And I have a confession. I never liked Texture Plates in my Cuttlebug. But I ADORE them in my Big Shot! They work so much better for me! And textured vellum???? Dreamy! The sentiment--again from Oval All in the Occasions Mini--is stamped in Basic Black Craft ink and clear embossed. The whole card just reminds me of a classic tuxedo at a wedding! ****************************Stamps: Oval AllPaper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Cardstock VellumInk: Basic Black CraftAccessories: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Vintage Brads, Big Shot, Texturz Plates (SU BG 1), Dimensionals
My SA Sisters and I have been busy again! This time, it's swaps from the Occasions Mini Catalog! Now available to order! Check out all the swaps in the Stampin Addicts Gallery!
This card uses the brand new Oval All set, which matches the *fabulous* new Scallop Oval Punch! I am powerless against any set that matches a punch, as you know, so this one was an easy choice for me! I stamped the Bella Toile BG in Versamark on Blush Blossom, then embossed with clear embossing powder. Then I used Sage Shadow Craft ink to stamp Bella Toile *again* on watercolor paper! Embossed that in clear, too. The sentiment is stamped in Chocolate Chip Craft ink, and embossed with clear EP on watercolor paper. Then I watercolored the image with Blush Blossom and Sage Shadow Classic ink and an Aquapainter. Punched it out with the Large Oval Punch, layered on the new Scallop Oval Punch, and then on the Wide Oval Punch! LOL All layers on this card are sponged with Chocolate Chip Classic ink. Many dimensionals gave their lives for this card, but I have great confidence that their sacrifice will be appreciated not only by you, my dear readers, but by my awesome Swap Sisters! It was a noble sacrifice! Right now, if you order $40 worth of Occasions Mini products, you can choose a free item from the Under $10 page (208) of the Spring Summer Catalog! *************************Stamps: Oval All, Belle Toile BGPaper: Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow, Blush Blossom, Watercolor paperInk: Versamark, Blush Blossom Classic, Chocolate Chip Craft and Classic, Sage Shadow Craft and ClassicAccessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Wide Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Vintage Brads, Stampin Sponge, Dimensionals
The last SAB sample of the year! Tuesday, March 31, is your last chance to earn free SAB sets by placing a $50 order! I have to tell you, that paper and ribbon are awesome! And ya gotta love sets that fit your punches! ***********************Stamps: Heard from the Heart, Polka Dot Punches (SAB)Paper: Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Whisper White, Delicate Dots DSP (SAB)Ink: Bashful Blue, So SaffronAccessories: Fresh Favorites Buttons, Linen Thread, 5-Petal Punch, 5/8 Celery Grosgrain
