Clean and Simple

While going through lots of the blogs I read the other day, CAS kept coming up.  This is Clean and Simple for anyone who might be new to the stamping world.  A card with maybe one layer, a very simple message and a crisp clean look to it.  I was doing these cards often but like anything else another new trend came along and I just forgot about CAS cards.  With only 3 sheets of card stock, one stamp set and a couple of ink pads, you can design beautiful cards worth sharing. 

On this group of cards, I did use an old piece of chipboard as a mask while sponging but you could easily cut a simple square out of a piece of scrap paper.  I blended three shades of ink and stamped a sentiment in Night of Navy.  Thanks to Julie B for the inspiration!

Mojo Monday

I know I've already posted today but this was too cute not to share today.  It's been a bit of a rough weekend and the week isn't starting much better.  I feel like Eyeore!  It is raining out, still chilly and I'm still grumpy...  All I could think about all day was getting back to my work table to create something fun!  I pulled up the Mojo Monday Challenge and my favorite Just Buzzin' By set (yes, I'm using it again, Kylee!)  A little glitter and Melon Mambo paper and this is what happened.  I feel better already!

Thanks for stopping by & Happy Stamping!

Sunny Fun Pinwheel

The other night I was in a grumpy mood.  I didn't want to talk to anyone, look at anyone or listen to anything.  I curled up on my couch with my laptop and caught up looking at all of the blogs I follow.  If I hadn't been so lazy, I would have burst with creativity!  I did get up Saturday morning and jumped right in, though!  I loved the pinwheel card that Lynn did on My Creative Corner and thought it would work for the next swap challenge with our Clearly Creative group. 
I used the new Sunny Fun Stamp set from the upcoming Summer Mini catalog to make my own designer series paper.  Yes, it took a bit of time but it was only one sheet and I think the results are worth it!  I added a bit of Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight and Chocolate Chip Card Stock with a little Cherry Cobbler ink.  Boy, Stampin' Up! does not really consider the health of my hips when they name their designer colors!  I'm off to have dinner now...
Happy Stamping!

Happy Easter!

Good Morning and Happy Easter to you all!
The desserts are made, the house is cleaned, the kids have had their egg hunt and I took a little time for this card this morning.  I found this challenge on Create with Connie & Mary this morning and really liked the sketch, CCMC 147.  Let me know what you think!

 With a little bit of measuring and my 1 3/8" square punch this window frame was pretty simple.  I used the Nature Walk Stamp Set on some Crumb Cake card stock and the DSP is from Play Date and toned down with a bit of Crumb Cake ink sponged on it.  I know that the colors on the bird and butterfly are not realistic but just use your imagination! (Really, I was too lazy to go find the bird book by the kitchen window...forgive me...)

Happy Stamping!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells...

Jingle all the way...Oh, wait a minute...is the Easter Bunny hopping on by tomorrow?  I'm so confused because it is April 23 and it is snowing.  Even for New Hampshire, that is simply unacceptable!

I guess I should just be quiet and be thankful because I was lucky enough to enjoy a full day stamping and creating instead of going to lacrosse and softball games.  We'll be making those up, don't worry!  I got so much done today I'm having a hard time deciding what to share first!
So...Sister Cruise it is.  I've been dying to make one of these little accordion albums since returning from regionals and I hadn't done anything with my pictures from the cruise I took with my sister a year and a half ago so put those two together and this is what you get...

Supplies:  Sunny Garden DSP, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight CS & DSP, Stitched Poly Ribbon and Buttons and the Sweet Serendipity Stamp Set (retired).  This was a project all for myself so there are a couple of random embellishments from my collections. 

Thanks for stopping by...I can't wait to make more of these!
Happy Stamping!

Easter Table Treats

So cute!  I love the Chocolate Bunny (retired, sorry) embossed with a bit of glitter.   The dinner table will be shining on Sunday!  All of the mini baskets are made from one half sheet of In Color cardstock and one piece of 6x6 In Color DSP in the Hostess section  of the catalog.  Really simple to put together.  Can't wait to fill them with some chocolate...

Happy Easter to All!

Decor Element Design!

I love Stampin' Up!'s Decor Elements.  There are so many options and ideas, colors and styles.  I drive around in my "Barney Mobile" with our SU logo on the back...lots of people comment! (Especially when my husband takes my car to work...hehe:)  I have the Tree from Thoughts and Prayers in my living room.  I have put a quote above it and used black and white family pictures in black frames...Viola`...family tree!  Life is Good.  Don't you agree that right above my kitchen table is the right spot for that?  

There are a variety of options for the holidays for wall or window decor, frame making and gift giving.  The children's selection is pretty fabulous, too!
Check out my website for the latest Definitely Decorative catalog to spruce up your home!

My Elegant Eggplant PT Cruiser!  What Stampin' Up! color is your car?