It's time for the Paper Crafters Sampler Easter Blessings

The PaperCrafters February Sampler will be released soon and this month we are all about Easter!

There are so many great projects to make this month, you won't want to miss it.

Here is a little sneak peek of my project for this month:

On February 10th, the "Easter Blessings" will showcases baskets, bunnies and pastel themed projects to coincide with spring colors.  Hop on over here!

Enjoy!

Aviary Valentine Card and Two Color Challenges

Good Morning!  I've haven't played a color challenge since last year just 5 weeks ago (Oh my!) and dying to get my mojo flowing.  It's my first time playing with the Pal Paper Arts #128 color challenge where the color Red is in the air over there.  Also, returning to one of my all time favorites the colourQ challenge #122.   Check out The Royal Court Design Team with their "LOVE" ly color palette.

I sponged Craft Whisper White all around the outside of the card.

This card was CASed and INspired with slight changes in colors & sentiment whose original can be seen on Splitcoast Stampers Gallery, under the profile of: Grandma Overboard.

***02.07.2012 Update ... I am thrilled to be a Colour Queen Courtier for this challenge #122.

Recipe:

SU Stamps:  Aviary, Three Little Words

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper (love this!)

Ink:  Craft Whisper White, Regal Rose, Basic Black

Accessories:  Eyelet Border Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Stampin' Sponge, Jewel Basic Adhesive Pearl, Misc. Polka Dot Ribbon 

Enjoy!

Marina Mist Nature Walk Card

Hello!  Just a quick post playing with Nature Walk, again.

Recipe: 

SU Stamps:  Nature Walk, You're a Gem
Paper:  Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Textured Impressions Framed Tulips & Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folders, Jewel Basic Pearls, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Vintage Flower Adorned-Retired

Enjoy!

Winter Wedding Card

 

I love how this card came out.  I made this for a new bride to be having a Winter Wedding.  Her colors Ivory, Gold and Navy ... Congratulations Veronica!  This card was CASed and Inspired with slight changes in colors, sentiment and ribbon whose original can be seen by the talented Rock Star artist:  Rita Wright.  Be sure to check out her blog for fabulous inspiration. 

Recipe:

Stamp Set:  Elements of Style,

Paper:  Brushed Gold, Night of Navy, Mocha Morning Specialty DSP, Very Vanilla,  

Ink:  Black Stazon, Night of Navy, Old Olive

Accessories:  Big Shot, Textured Impressions Vintage Wallpaper Folder, Blendar Pen, Sponge, Jewel Adhesive Pearls, Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Night of Navy Embossing Powder-retired (photos look black), Prettiest Kit-retired

Square Card Size: 5 x 5 

Enjoy!

Exciting News and More!!

Happy New Year!  I've got some exciting news to share. I've been selected to join the Paper Crafters Sampler design team by the talented Melanie Schulenberg (owner) and happily excipted!  The Sampler offers paper crafting projects each month based on a particular theme.

The first month's theme is "Expression of Affection".   The projects in this January issue are all about Love to celebrate upcoming Valentine's Day.

Here is a little sneak peek of my project for this month:

In addition to the upcoming Valentine issue, there's an Early Bird special for those interested in the Full 2012 year.

  If you're interested in signing up, be sure to use my design team code: PCSMG, Thank You!

Here to an exciting 2012 year.

Welcome 2012 & My 2011 Year in Review Favorite Cards



Happy New Year ... from our home to yours Marian, Mandy, Matthew at Disneyland 11/2011 and my Mom, Grandma Margarita celebrating her 91st B-day (bottom left photo Jan. 2011)

The back of our Holiday Card

Winter Storm Watch for Santa using Lovely as a Tree

Brayer Sky Technique using Nature Walk

Elements of Style

Spring Break using Surfs Up!

Crackle Glass Technique using Nature Walk

Inspired by Nature

Heat Embossing Technique using Nature Walk

Crackle Glass Technique using Nature Walk

Have a Seat

House of Haunts

French Foliage

Autumn Days

Hello Doily and Lovely as a Tree

I truly appreciate your support and thank you for the blessing of knowing you this year.

Best Wishes for a Very Happy New Year and Inspiring 2012!

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Doily Vintage Holiday Card, cQc#113

Hello!

After having a wonderful Disneyland Holiday with my kids I found out during my vacation I won the last color challenge over at the fabulous colourQChallenge design team and was Crowned the Queen title!  Thank you Arielle and her Royal Court Design Team.  What a magical surprise.                                                

This weeks color challenge is creating a project with beautiful blues.

Stamps Recipe:  SU Hello Doily, Lovely as a Tree, Delicate Doilies, Christmas Punch-Retired

Paper:  Shimmery White, Marina Mist, Sahara Sand,
Ink:  Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Sahara Sand, Night of Navy
Accessories:  Big Shot Textured Impressions Vintage Wallpaper Folder, Extra Large Oval Punch, Sponge, Dimensionals, Jewel Adhesive Pearls, Stampin Spots

Enjoy!