"Faith"

It's a rainy Tuesday here in Central Florida, but the warmth and humidity outside tells me that Spring is very much in the air.  I've designed a series of inspirational Spring cards because Easter is quickly approaching, and Spring will arrive on the very heals of that.  I figued I could kill two birds with one stone.  This latest card is entitled "Faith."  It can be given at Easter or as a souce of encouragement for someone who may need a boost.

Nothing says "Spring" like a really nice combination of yellow & green.  In this case, I added orange (my favorite color in the universe) as the perfect little accent.  Inking the edges in brown helped to bring out the yellow and white checkered paper.  Here's a look at the inside:

Tools & Materials:

1. Green cardstock (JoAnn's)
2. Yellow cardstock (Michael's)
3. Green glitter paper (Best Occasions-Walmart)
4. Floral & Insect acetate dicuts (K&Company)
5. Yellow checkered paper (Hobby Lobby)
6. Polka Dots embossing folder (Cuttlebug)
7. Labels Five (Spellbinders)
8. Flowers & Flourish punch (EK Success)
9. Orange checkered ribbon (Michael's $1 bin)
10. Bling butterfly (Michael's $1.50 section)

Wishing you God's blessings until I post again!!

"Be Happy"

Hello Friends!  Today I am sharing my "Be Happy" Spring card with you.  This design was a little time consuming because of all the details that went into making the card, but I had fun doing it!  The main color scheme is yellow and orange with hints of green and brown.  I never considered brown for use in a Spring color scheme, but I was pleasantly surprised.

See what I mean about the brown?  I liked it so much that I chose to ink the edges with esspresso brown as well.  Here's a peek at the inside:

Tools & Materials:

1. Yellow & Tangerine Bazzill cardstock (Michael's)
2. White cardstock (Walmart)
3. "Sun kissed" patterned paper (Pressed Petals Assorted Pack)
4. All flowers, chipboard, & insect dicuts (K&Company)
5. Crinkly ribbon (made that myself)
6. Recollections bronze brads (Michael's)
7. "Flowers/Summer" embossing folder (Sizzix)
8. Stickles (Michael's)
9. Jute string (Dollar store)

Tip of the Day:

Check your local dollar stores for adhesives.  I stumbled upon some of the most fantastic sticky tape at the dollar store.  At first I only purchased one roll; I was sure that it wouldn't work because the quality was inferior...BOY WAS I WRONG!  I haven't paid more than $1.29 for acid free scrapbook adhesive in over a year!

I'm wishing all of you a PHENOMENAL DAY!



All Things Are Possible

Hi Everyone!  The Spring season and a host of holidays are quickly approaching.  Today i'm posting my first inspirational Spring card entitled "All Things Are Possible."  I never thought that black would work well in a Spring time color palette, but in this case it turned out very well...Take a look....

I LOVE the look of this card design!  I placed it on the shelf in my store and a customer snatched it up in no time.  Ahhh...cards make me so happy.  Anyway, here's a picture of the inside:

Tools & Materials:

1. Black Bazzil cardstock (Michael's)
2. Teal cardstock (Michael's)
3. Polkadot paper (Joann's)
4. Yellow cardstock (Michael's)
5. Black cardstock (Michael's)
6. All stickers (EK Success - Dollar store, Walmart, or Michael's)
7. Diamond studs (Michael's $1.50 section)
8. Yellow ribbon (Michael's dollar bin)
9. Spellbinders "Lacey Circles"
10. Spellbinders "Fancy Tags"
11. Cuttlebug "Tags" die
12. Martha Stewart punch "Double Arches"
13. Little black & white button (local dollar store)

You guys have a FABULOUS WEEK, and thanks so much for visiting!!!