Victorian Hearts...

Hello Friends,
It's a long Inauguration and MLK, Jr. weekend and that means I have some extra time to spend stamping and crafting.  I received a special stampy prize from Red Rubber Designs when they held their most recent "First Thursday" blog hop and I just had to cut up the stamps and get them inky.  I love these Victorian Hearts and the possibilities for lovely cards and projects are just endless.

For this creation, I just sat down at my craft table and let the stamps take control.  I pulled some pink, red, and vintage inks and some scraps from my desktop and just went along for the ride.  The result, a simple, yet lovely little Valentine to send to someone special.  Wonder who that'll be???

Hope you have a fabulous week!  Back later!

Stamps:  Red Rubber Designs Vintage Hearts
Ink:  Memento Rose Bud, Lady Bug, Tuxedo Black; Distress Antique Linen
Patterned Paper:  Firt Passion by Reminisce 
Cardstock:  Cream, Black Paper Company
Ribbon:  Michaels

Wintery Hello...design-seeds inspiration

Oh drats!  I was so wishing for the big snowstorm to hit my area this week.  I just LOVE snow and I'm really missing it this year.  I hope the snow fairies come around again and sprinkle a little love dust here...

Until then, I'll just have to settle with the cool color combo above and a little time in my stamping room.  Hmphhhh...

A few banners, some ribbon, and new stamps from Red Rubber Design, help create this cozy little card.  Using up some assorted scraps and some shabby stitching complete the project.

Stamps:  Red Rubber Designs:  Victorian Hearts
Patterned Paper:  The Paper Loft:  Serendipity-#SD108 Destiny
Cardstock:  Old scraps, Bazzill Vintage, Sea Salt
Crepe Paper:  Melissa Frances
Ribbon from stash

I'll be back tomorrow with some additional treats made with the RRD Victorian Hearts stamp set!  Stop in!

Blessings to You!

This is another Christmas creation I sent out to family and friends this year.  I wanted to use the scraps I had left over from the other cards I created so this card is an original- one and only.  I usually make 10 to 12 of each design and make one extra -original with the leftover scraps...

 I just love the teal and the red together!  One of my favorite color combos this year!!!

Gotta add a litte ribbon, twine and Stickles too!!! ")

I'll be back again tomorrow to close out my 2012 Christmas Card Collection Review!  Hope you stop back and take a peek!

Kerry

For Unto You a Child is Born...

Here's another Christmas card created to send out to friends and family this year.  I created the "North Star" myself to go with the sentiment image.  The sentiment is from an older TAC ( now through Red Rubber Designs) set.   

I remember when there was a scrapbooking craze at TAC and I was so frustrated with the lack of "card maker images" in the catalog.  I'm SO happy I DID purchase some of those "Scrapbooker" images because they are just my kind of cardmaking images right now.  How things change!  

 I'll be back again tomorrow to share another Christmas card creation...Stay tuned!

Christmas wishes...

Here's one of the card designs I created to send out to family and friends this year.  I was reminiscing this year and pulled out lots of older stamp sets that have been sitting on the shelves.  So sad when I think of all the older sets that are pushed aside to make way for newer designs...

 The stamps used for this card originally came from TAC.  When TAC closed and sold most/all products to Red Rubber Designs, I hoped this set would resurface there.  I can't find them there yet, but I'm sure eventually, they'll hit their store shelves.  If you like these sets, keep your eyes peeled!

Blessings!

I'll be back tomorrow to share another Christmas card creation made for family and friends.

Happy Anniversary!

 Hello Stamping Friends!

Today I'm sharing a card I made for my aunt and uncle who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary soon.  Actually, I made this for my mom to mail to them.

Huhhh??? I went to the local BJ's (like Costco or Sam's Club) with my mom and dad and little niece this past weekend and spied my mom checking out the card section.  I was shocked and said "What are you doing over there?" "Oh, I'm just looking for a card for your aunt and uncle's anniversary." she said.    "Well, don't buy one!  I can just make one for you!!!"  You would think she would do this on a day I'm NOT with her!!!  i mean really!  She KNOWS I make cards and could whip one up and bring it right over!  Sheesh!!!  So, I went home and made this card and brought it over to her the next day.

I went to my stamping room with a few things in mind...I wanted to use some pretty paper and an off center diecut.  So I set out to work and this is what I made...Pretty little flower from Heartfelt Creations stamps, sentiment from an old TAC set (I just saw that it is NOW AVAILABLE through RED RUBBER DESIGNS!!!) and some yummy, yummy paper!!!

The patterned paper selected for this card is from _.  It's been in my paper stack for quite a LONG time!!!  I just love the old fashioned look.  I even added a little bit on the inside of the card.  

Supplies Used:  

Stamps:  Heartfelt Creations:  Posy Patch Flowers, Red Rubber Designs:  Trendy Greetings

Spellbinders Die:  Labels 4 Grand Nestabilities, Classic Large Ovals

Memento Tuxedo Black ink

Ranger Vintage Photo Ink

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Sewing Thread

Patterned Paper:  Sassafrass Sunshine Broadcast wee bundle

White Cardstock

Copic Markers

Ribbon

Flat Back Pearl