This is one of the sets that I really wish wasn't retiring-"Seaside". Some of the prettiest shell images in rubber I have seen, and perfect for summer cards, both elegant and whimsical. Covering the inside part of the shell with crystal effects produces a beautiful, realistic-looking shell!
Nothing says summertime like a tall glass of cold lemonade! this scrapbook page is made using the Tart and Tangy set from Stampin' Up. A vellum 'glass' is sponged with Summer Sun ink and then stamped on the inside. Straw is made by running a thin strip of cardstock through a crimper.
I often say that what got me started stamping was how quickly you can make simple but unique cards and gifts-here is a perfect example! I didn't want the same ol' invitations anyone else was buying at the store, AND I wanted to 'personalize' them with my graduates' school colors. Stamping to the rescue! In less time it would have taken me to go to a store and pick out generic invites, I had these 'special' ones made.
I'm back! I've been MIA since my last post over a month ago, and the 2 pics above tell most of the story why-2 graduations! My daughter graduated from college, and my son graduated from high school. That alone makes for a very busy (but exciting!) time. Add to that getting the kitchen back together, shopping for a car for Beth (hers completely died), reincorporating Beth and all her stuff back into the house, and taking Mike to WV for college orientation and well, sometimes something has to give. Needless to say, as a mom it's been an emotional time.