Happy Summer!

This card just smiles summer.  It's from the set "Touch of Kindness", a set that includes nine different images and words.  I used Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, and Daffodil Delight.  I punched the flower out with the 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch and the center with the 1 3/8" Circle Punch and popped it up with Dimensionals.  The background paper is from the Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack.  I pleated then sewed a piece of Daffodil Delight Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.  Last, I added a cute, little Flower Brad.  

Land of the Free

I love, love this single stamp! "Land of the Free" is great for patriotic holidays, a card to someone in the service, or just for summer. I used Real Red and Night of Navy markers on the flag and then mounted it on Night of Navy card stock. The trim was made with the Scallop Edge Border Punch and the background paper is from the Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack. Last, I added two Real Red buttons tied with White Baker's Twine. Have a Happy Memorial Day weekend!

A Touch of Kindess

"A Touch of Kindness" is another cute set from the Summer Mini catalog. The background paper is from the Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack. Colors used were Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, and Wild Wasabi. I used the Duo Scallops Square Die, the 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches, and the 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch. Last, I added a little Melon Mambo button.

Think Pink

I used Melon Mambo and Pretty in Pink on this springy card. The card base was run through the Big Shot using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder and the Pretty in Pink background was made with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I used Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, and Pretty in Pink markers to color the "Hello Blossoms" stamp. Last I tied a soft knot with 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon.

Sail Away

This is a new, single stamp in the Summer Mini called "Sail Away". It's great for a man's card and with these colors: Cherry Cobbler and Night of Navy. I used markers on the image and then mounted it on Cherry Cobbler card stock popped up with Dimensionals. I wrapped Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine around a piece of Night of Navy card stock and mounted that on a Sahara Sand card base. The trim at the bottom was made with Nautical Expedition DSP (also new) and a Night of Navy button with a piece of baker's twine tied through the holes. This would make another great Father's Day or birthday card for that special guy in your life.

Five Ties

This manly stamp set called "Best Dad Ever" is a great set for Father's Day or a guy's birthday. It comes with this tie stamp plus four different sentiments. The background is from the Nursery Suite Speciality Paper and I added some Early Espresso Baker's Twine and a Baja Breeze Corduroy Button. I used Old Olive, Early Espresso, and Baja Breeze markers to color the ties and then mounted them on a piece of Old Olive card stock popped up with Dimensionals. Check back Sunday for another masculine card. It's not too early to think about making cards for Father's Day!

MIA

I will be updating my blog hopefully on Friday--look for a masculine card that sure to please everyone! Right now I'm away and have limited internet access. Stay tuned . . .