Friday, April 22, 2016

A Vintage Seaside Summer Album

I am sooooo excited to show you the next class I'm doing at "It's All About the Scrapbook" in Dixon, CA. This "mini album" uses Graphic 45's 8" x 8" kraft album, which has LOTS of pages in: pocket pages, kraft pages, vanilla pages, and vellum pages. We'll be decorating the covers of your album, and several inside pages. Then you'll have several more pages you can decorate at home, if you wish.

We'll use primarily "French Riviera" papers from Prima . . .along with embellishments GALORE!! I dug into my own stash of vintage linens, for some "one of a kind" lace and embroidered embellishments; and found lots and lots of flowers, seashells, charms, diecuts, and ribbons . .. so you can make this truly a one-of-a-kind treasure for yourself, or a stunning and unique gift for someone special!

The class is Saturday, June 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Class fee is only $65.00 for this gorgeous album. Spots are limited, so call the store to reserve yours! (707) 676-5252.



Thursday, April 14, 2016

More Botannical Blooms!

. . . Just one more botannical bloom . . .

I think this might be my last "Botannical Blooms" card .  . . but ya' never know!! These dies are soooo much fun to play with! One of those sets that you think to yourself, "I could make these in every single one of my favorite color combos!"  

I also made this card for The Paper Players challenge this week . .. .check out their site to see all the wonderful submissions! www.thepaperplayers.blogspot.com

Enjoy!!


Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Bonkers for Botannicals!!

Had so much fun Sunday "just playin'" for myself . . . had seen so many gorgeous cards done with Stampin' Up's Botannical Blooms dies that I just had to make some of them! I fell in love with these stamps, dies, and designer paper the minute I saw them .. .the wonderful, rich jungle colors. . . but these flowers can really be anything you want them to be! Here's the results of my BERY fun afternoon! The second and last cards are from the amazing Ann Schach  . . just purely case'd these, they were so gorgeous! The others started out as inspirations from online, but got my modifications . . .  Enjoy! I have one more botannical card to show you, but it's for The Paper Players challenge this week, and I'll be posting it later in the week. . . If you don't have these dies, gotta' get 'em!!! Sooo fun!









Sunday, April 10, 2016

Swappin' Sundays

Time for some more "swap" pictures! These cards are from my swap, for the month of March. I know you'll agree, there are some SUPER talented artists in my swap group! Enjoy!





Tuesday, April 5, 2016

SCRAPBOOKING AGAIN!!

I've missed scrapbooking! Just have been so busy doing card making classes, that I haven't had time. I've wanted to do Graphic 45 scrap pages for quite some time, as their 12 x 12 pads of paper are PERFECT for that. So - here are the first three double-page layouts that will soon be available at "It's All About the Scrapbook" in Dixon, CA. Call the shop if you're interested in purchasing a kit to make any of these. There will be 12 in the series; these are spring and summer oriented . . .all from Graphic 45's "Time to Flourish" line. Each kit contains everything you need to make the 2-page layout.

TAKE TIME TO DO SOMETHING CREATIVE EACH DAY!!! (and don't forget to smell the roses!!)




Monday, April 4, 2016

ROSES BLOOMING: Inside and Out!

I LOVE that the roses are blooming "all over town" now, including my own! This week in my Stamp Clubs, we're also honoring roses . . .using Stampin' Up's "Rose Garden" Thinlits Dies (which coordinate with the "Rose Wonder" stamp set. LOVED playing with these gorgeous roses! Then we're also doing a fun little card with the set "Beautiful Ride". I never owned a VW "Bug" but I sure think they're cute . . . and that includes this one! We're doing this card with the "Joy Fold" pattern . . .haven't done that fold for ages, and I do love it! Happy stamping and have a great week!