Thursday, May 24, 2012

Berry Blossoms Returns

Berry Blossoms is a beautiful, colorful and fun pack of Designer Series print paper to create with ...I love when certain shades of purple and green go well together..and this pack of paper allows for the perfect mix of these 2 colors...and that little burst of Calypso Coral in the mix adds just the right "oomph" and kick of color...don't you agree?

Last weeks card was created with this beautiful paper......and this weeks card was too!









For this card....I used lots of the same Stampin Up goodies as I did for last weeks card..
Card Stock: Lucky Limeade...Wisteria Wonder...Whisper White
Classic Ink: Lucky Limeade
Designer Series Paper:: Berry Blossoms
Punches: Modern Label....and misc small Butterfly
Embossing Folder: Swiss Dots
Misc: Self Adhesive Pearls

As always...I hope that this card inspires you to create...

Have a great...safe...and happy holiday weekend!

PS..now who is going to give me some applause...I promised to post to my blog once a week..and so far.....I've kept my promise!

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Catching up....a card....and a "Not So New Year's" Resolution


It's been SO long since I've given my blog any attention...
I am beginning to feel guilty...
and so...today...in front of everyone here..I am making a resolution...

are you ready?
here goes...
(I know that once I put this out there in front of everyone...then I really MUST live up to my word)...
I'm not a nail biter...but I may turn into one right now..
(oh the pressure...the pressure)

okay...well...here it is...(to all of you who blog daily...pre-post blogs..and give your blogs lots of TLC.....you'll probably think.."what's the big deal"?.....for me..this is a biggie...especially with my blogging track record of late...

so...
here it is...
(oh..did  say that already?)

well anyway...here I go...

I, Michelle, will...beginning this week...post to my blog...once a week...(more would be nice...but too lofty a goal for me right now)

so..once a week
I promise
I'll share something...most likely a card ...here on my blog...

Now you've all witnessed it.
There's no turning back for me now!

and so...to show you that I am a woman of my word...I have a card to share!
(I am patting myself on the back right now as you sit there and read that!)

This is one of the cards that I just did with the ladies who attend the Card Making Workshop that I host every month
Using stamps that have coordinating punches is something the ladies always seem to enjoy.....and so...this card was a hit
(We always do 2 cards at a workshop.....(variations..using the same materials)...I'll share the other card next week...(when I keep my "one post a week" promise!)

Here's the card...(you can click on the pic for an up-close-and-personal-view of details)


What do you think?
Bright?
Cheerful?
"Do-able"?...even for a beginner?

For this card....we used lots of Stampin Up goodies..
Card Stock: Calypso Coral...Lucky Limeade...Wisteria Wonder...Whisper White
Classic Ink: Calypso Coral..Lucky Limeade
Designer Series Paper:: Berry Blossoms
Stamp set: Mixed Bunch
Punches: Blossom Punch...Modern Label....and misc Butterfly
Embossing Folder: Swiss Dot...Stripes

As always...I hope that this card inspires you...

See you next week!

(It feels good to be back!)