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.
I made this for my daughter's graduation from West Virginia University this past weekend. Attached a covered coaster to the new Sizzix Ball Pop-up die. The die is the kind of item I LOVE-it can be used for many different things than the obvious! This graduation cap popped out at Beth when she opened her card!
I love doing the faux wood technique for beachy cards-it reminds me of a worn deck, which reminds me of the breeze blowing on the beach....aaahhhh-is summer here yet??
This is my version of the Carousel Notes Scrapbook Purse created by Jan Tink.
Here it is opened.
Hidden panels lie under the 1st and last 'pages'. Here are the panels exposed.
Hidden panel exposed, allowing more room for pictures!
Embosslits used. Frames around mats are stamped with Matchbox Messages from the Occasions Mini.
Bird is embossed with clear embossing powder, allowing it to stand out.
Back panel exposed, stamped with Pocket Silhouettes.