Timeless Textures

These cards are similar but the top one is mounted on Sahara Sand and the bottom one on Pink Pirouette.  The stamps set used were "Timeless Textures" and the words are from "Sheltering Tree" (top) and "Cottage Greetings" (bottom).  I added some Sahara Sand Lace Trim, White Jute Ribbon (pulled apart), Whisper White Baker's Twine, and Basic Pearls.

Balloon Bouquet

This is definitely my favorite new punch!  I stamped balloons in Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, and Cucumber Crush from the "Balloon Celebration" set and then punched them out.  The side trim is from the  Neutrals Color Collection Stack.  The words are from "Party with Cake". 

Place Setting

This was such a fun card to make!  I cut out the silverware from the Cups & Kettle Framelits using the Silver Foil Paper.  I used the Circles Framelits to make the plate and charger and placed it on a Tea Lace Paper Doily.  The background paper and little napkin are from the Have a Cuppa DSP Stack.

Rose Garden

Here's the same card made with two different sentiments.  The first one is from "Rose Wonder" and the second one from "Suite Sayings".  I cut the shapes from the Rose Garden Thinlits and then sponged them in Cucumber Crush, Calypso Coral, and Watermelon Wonder.

Balloon Punch

Here's one of my favorite cards I've made lately using the Balloon Punch.  I used seven different colors of card stock, punched them out, and mounted them on a Basic Black background I made with the Chevron Embossing Folder.  Then, I put a Whisper White Baker's Twine string on each one and wrapped it around the black piece.  The top card is mounted on Tempting Turquoise and the bottom one on Daffodil Delight.  The words were stamped on vellum from the "Sprinkles on Top" set.  Last, I added some candy dots on each side of the banner.

Three

I love these Number of Years Framelits to make special personalized cards.  Today actually is Crew's third birthday and this is the card I made for him.  See some similar ones here I made using these framelits with different DSP and colors.

Grand Canyon

I'm taking a little break from posting pictures of cards because I thought I'd share a few of the pictures I took last week.  I haven't been to the Grand Canyon for years and we had the opportunity to take a friend there.  Although it's a long drive from Phoenix and back, it's well worth it when you take in the view.  I can't even begin to explain how vast and beautiful this place is and pictures don't do it justice.  It's something everyone just needs to see!

Punchy

I made this card using several punches:  Petite Petals, Blossom Bunch, and Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.  I punched them out with Going Gray, Basic Gray, Melon Mambo, and Basic Black card stock.  I scored it an inch from the side and an inch from the bottom (which you can't see very well).  I added the words from "Greatest Greetings" and cut them out with the Banner Punch. 

Garden in Bloom

This pretty card was made with DSP from the English Garden collection.  I folded over the corner, tied some Linen Thread around it, and mounted it on Hello Honey card stock.  I stamped it with words from the "Garden in Bloom" set in Melon Mambo and punched out with the Decorative Label Punch.

Sweet Little Lamb

This cute little sheep from "Easter Lamb" also makes a great card for a baby!  I stamped the lamb in Basic Black and sponged over it in  Daffodil Delight, Soft Sky, and Wild Wasabi.  I used a Blushing Bride marker to color the inside of the ears.  I cut a circle window in Whisper White card stock and embossed it using the Gently Falling Embossing Folder.  I stamped "congratulations" from the "Made with Love" set and punched it out using the Banner Punch.  I popped the big piece up with Dimensionals and placed it on Daffodil Delight DSP from the Color Collections Paper Stack.  Last, I mounted it again on Whisper White card stock.