Best of Love Valentine

Today I’m sharing what I’ll call a more “manly” valentine that I made using the new Best of Love stamp set from Stampin’ Up.  I tried not to make it too frilly but I did add a little ribbon and a couple of rhinestones.  The layout for the card was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketch #72.  Here is the sketch:

And here is my card:

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Oh, Whale Valentine on a Quilted Background

Today I’m sharing another valentine that I made using the Oh, Whale! stamp set from Stampin’ Up.  I’ve also used two items that you can earn for free from Stampin’ Up during Sale-a-bration, the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate and the Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack.  This also happens to be the color combination from the Pals Paper Arts 152 Challenge.

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Feel Goods for a Friend in Neutrals

Today I’m sharing a card that I made for the Mojo Monday 279 Sketch Challenge using the Feel Goods and Oh, Hello stamp sets from Stampin’ Up.

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CAS Best of Birthdays and a Software Update for MDS 2

Today I’m sharing a quick clean and simple card that I made using the Best of Birthdays and Bloomin’ Marvelous stamp sets from Stampin’ Up.  This is a no additional postage required card so you can send it with a single stamp!

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Patterned Occasions Card Set with Window Frame Box

Today I’m sharing a group of cards and a little gift box that I made using the Patterned Occasions stamp set that you can earn for free with a $50 order from Stampin’ Up during Sale-a-bration.  I also put together a Tutorial for the Window Frame box.  Click here or on the Tutorial tab above to go check it out.

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Secret Garden There’s Only One You Card

It’s Super Bowl Sunday!!  So I thought I’d share a super girly card that I made for the Fab Friday 11 Sketch Challenge.  I used the Secret Garden and Vintage Verses stamp sets from Stampin’ Up.  Vintage Verses is one of the sets that you can earn for free with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-bration!  This is the sketch:

And here is my card:

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Shimmery Loving Thoughts Valentine

Today I’m sharing a card that I made using the the Loving Thoughts and You Are Loved stamp sets from Stampin’ Up.  This card was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketch #71.  Here is the sketch:

And here is my card:

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By the Seashore Thank You in River Rock and Always Artichoke

I’m starting my post today with a quick announcement.  The winner of the Snow Much Fun stamp set from my January ordering give away is:  Maggie C!  Congratulations, I’ll be dropping your stamp set in the mail this afternoon.  And see my note below to find out how you can be entered to win a free stamp set in February!  And sorry for the long post today, lots of new stuff to tell you about.

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Today I’m sharing a card that I made for the Mojo Monday 278 Sketch Challenge using the By the Seashore stamp set from Stampin’ Up.

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