More Bang for Your Buck!

We've all had to tighten our belts over the past few years and find ways to work smarter.  When you look for a stamp set that gets excellent stamping mileage, the Mixed Bunch stamp set definitely fills the bill.

You can choose from three different flower stamps and three different flower centers.  You can even make your own designer paper using the round flower centers as in the above black and white card.  Stampin' Dimensionals pop up my punched flower for a quick and easy 3-D effect.  "Thoughts of You," from Loving Thoughts stamp set, multi-tasks for get well, sympathy, thinking of you and more.  I love the font and versatility of the stamp set.  Check out all the sentiments from this set on page 15 of the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I think you'll get "More Bang for Your Buck."

March Madness

There was no craziness or insanity at our March workshop.  We all enjoyed our scrumptious dinner provided by our hostess, Barb Cook.  Lots of goodies were brought in for Show and Tell, and Sue Bartels gave us a great demo and tips on the new Edgelits Dies.  Her sample cards were beautiful!  Thanks Sue, we'll definitely be making one of them at the April workshop.

Here are the cards and project we made:

These flowers are from the Bordering on Romance stamp set, which also coordinates with the Adorning Accents Edgelits and Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  The Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper reminds you of a fun day exploring quaint boutiques.  The greeting is from Petite Pairs and adding some pearls and butterflies completes the card.

What's not to love about the Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper?  It coordinates with all five 2011-2013 In Colors and two sheets have embossed designs to make this paper extra special.  You'll only be able to buy this paper through April 30, 2012 so check it out on page 33 of your Occasions mini catalog.  The flowers are from the Simply Soft Hostess Stamp Set on page 12 of the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  You can earn this stamp set by hosting a workshop. 

And finally with Easter right around the corner . . . .

 
Our punches and Big Shot dies make beautiful cards, memorable scrapbooking pages and fun, fun, papercrafts!  This little bunny sure was a hit.  It was so simple to make using the Bigz Die Scallop Square for the box, the Blossom Petals Builder Punch for the ears, the Framelits Hearts Die for the head, and a variety of circle punches for the eyes, checks and nose.  Now all you need is some candy.

Thanks for stopping by,

Susie

   

Happy Birthday Mom

I know my mom will love this birthday card because of all the pretty flowers.  After a long winter and recovering from a broken hip, she's anxious to get outside and start working in her garden and back on her John Deere riding mower. 

 

The flowers from the Bordering on Romance stamp set combined with the wistful patterns from Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, will remind her of so many happy days in her garden of life.  Love you Mom!

Thanks for stopping by.

Susie