so much to share

I met with my swap sisters on Sunday and had so much fun, got lots of great ideas. The first cards I'm going to show were our shoe box swap. I didn't bring one because I was doing Relay for Life and just didn't get around to making it. (that's one of the things I love about our group is that we all know life and family sometimes get in the way of doing our swaps and we all understand).

This first card was designed by Christy F. The technique is called Black Magic and it's so easy!! Stamp your image onto black cardstock using white craft ink. Use the heat gun to dry the ink then color right on top of it with colored pencils. And let me just say that I was embarrassed to admit to these wonderful ladies that it was the first time I'd every used the pencils.

This next card was designed by Kendra. We cut the cork board out with the top note!! Doesn't this make a great Father's day card. (I also got to borrow the totally tool stamp set so you will be seeing more samples made with that soon, I love my swap group)Shirley designed the last card, it's another technique to get multiple colors on a solid stamp, you ink the whole stamp in the lightest color then use a sponge dauber to add the other colors to the image. I think it looks like it was stenciled. Beautiful!!

Thank you ladies for an inspiring afternoon.

Sneak Peak of June's card kit

I'm showing you the June Card Kit early because if you order the Extreme Elements stamp set in May you will get a pack of Designer Brads FREE. Is a really fun set for cards or scrapbooks. It's easy to pair with the Extreme stamp images like the guitar or with greetings.

Cost is $15 for the Card kit, plus $5 shipping.

Kit includes precut cardstock and accessories to make 8 cards (2 of each design) and step by step instructions.

Call or email to place your order. All orders must be placed by June 15th.

4th of July

The Fourth of July stamp set is the first one I fell in love with in the Summer Mini. I didn't have anything like it and couldn't wait to use it!!

Ice Cream.....

I finally got to play with my new stamp sets on Saturday during the Craft-a-thon. (We had a great time by the way and I'll be scheduling another one soon). These are two cards I made for my Swaps. I love how the bottom one turned out.

Graduation

Here are a couple graduation cards I made using the bridesmaid paper. I love the swirly white on white design. It made these cards so simple. I matched the colors to the color of the school. I hope my Grads like them.

School Days Scrapbook

Our school had a silent auction on Friday. I made a School Days scrapbook. It holds 3 1/2 x 5 inch school pictures grade K-8. Perfect, easy way to scrap the elementary years of your child's life.

May is National Scrapbook Month...it doesn't have to be overwhelming to preserve your memories. Pick a topic and go for it!

sorry

sorry I haven't posted any projects this week. I've been a bit crazying working at the school and getting ready for the ALL DAY Craft-a-Thon. I should have lots of projects to show you next week. I'm planning on playing with my new stuff from the Summer Mini tomorrrow. I can't wait.