Notecards

Retiring colors - everywhere! Check out some ofthe retiring colors here. Need some before they are gone? They retire June 30, 2010, so make sure you get em before they are gone!

Here are some cards using some of the retiring colors. How great would a set of 4 notecards be for a gift for someone with envelopes? I have some made already if anyone wants to purchase! The embossing folders add great texture to any project! Don't have a Big Shot? You NEED one!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Happy Moments (Retired)
Ink: Basic Gray, Cameo Coral, Lovely Lilac
Accessories: Big Shot, Dimensionals, Basic Gray Satin Ribbon, Embossing Folder

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Stamp Set: Happy Moments
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss, Really Rust
Accessories: Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Big Shot, Embossing Folder

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Stamp Set: Happy Moments

Ink: Basic GrayPaper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Summer Sun, Lovely Lilac

Accessories: Dimensionals, Basic Gray Ribbon, Big Shot, Embossing Folder

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Stamp Set: Happy Moments

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Brilliant Blue, Taken with Teal

Accessories: Dimensionals, Basic Gray, Big Shot, Embossing Folder

Also, don't forget to check out the clearance rack. There are some STEALS!!

May Club

Can you believe May is already here?! Time for stamp club! This first project uses chalk - a medium that we don't use all that much (I have only used ine a handful of times), but I have found a really fun way to use them! This image is stamped with versamark, and then the chalk is applied with a sponge dobber. SOOO fun! Sorta looks like worn denim to me!!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Medallion, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Really Rust, Not Quite Navy, Versamark

Paper: Very Vanilla, Really Rust, Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Sponge dobbers, Brads, Dimensionals

For the next project, I am doing something that we have never done in club before. The last 2 projects "go together". This was not the original plan, but because sometimes projects do not go according to plan - you improvise!

This little card purse is just adorable, and really easy to whip together. How about adding a couple of cards and you have a hand-made gift ready on the spur of the moment!! You can find the tutorial for the purse here.

Recipe:

Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Orchid Opulance, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, brads, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Circle Scallop Punch

And the last project is really 2 . . . I couldn't send you off with a card purse with only one card inside!! I just can't get enough of these embossing folders with the Big Shot!! Adds such great dimension to the project! We are also using Rub-ons - you have your choice of about a zillion different phrases! Rub ons are a great way to add a sentiment (or other element) to a card!

Recipe:

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulance, Cottage Wall DSP, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Dot Embossing folder, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Dimensionals, Chit Chat Rub-ons

See ya tonight!

Handy notes

So the current In-Colors are retiring, and I will miss them! They are so bright and vibrant. These little note cards showcase all of the in-colors in addition to a stamp set that is retiring that I love (Sweet Celebrations).

Here is a close up of one of the cards. Perfect for a little note for someone, a thank-you, or whatever you choose.

Here I put all 6 of the note cards into the Medium Cello Bag and tied with ribbon. Wouldn't this make a great little gift for someone? Or perhaps a door prize down the road.........Love it!

Thanks for stopping by! More retiring items to come....

Card Recipe:

Stamp Set: Sweet Celebrations

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Pink Pirouette,

Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze

Paper: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango,

Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Dimensionals, Ribbon: Riding Hood Red,

Tangerine Tango, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point,

Baja Breeze, Medium Cello Bags, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch

Technique: Paper Piercing