Monday, June 18, 2012

June Workshop

When it came time to decide what new stamp sets and goodies to show at our June Workshop, I felt like a kid in a candy shop!  So many yummy new goodies in our new catalog, where to begin?  The first stamp set I chose reminded me of my daughter-in-law, Lisa, and her groovy rain boots.  When I saw the stamp set Bootiful Occasions I couldn't believe my eyes, there were her boots.  She'll just love this birthday card!


Stamp Set:  Bootiful Occasions
Paper:  Floral District Designer Series Paper, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Perfect Plum and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink:  Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo and Tangerine Tango Markers
Misc:  Brights Designer Buttons, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, White Bakers Twine, Chevron Embossing Folder

The stamps in the new Betsy's Blossoms stamp set are crisp, clean and perfect for bright colors.


It was easy to get your creative juices flowing with all the goodies featured on this card.  It definitely got a big thumbs up!

Stamp Set:  Betsy's Blossoms and Itty Bitty Banners
Paper:  Whisper White
Ink:  Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pads
Big Shot:  Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Framelits Apothecary Accents, Framelits Bitty Banner
Misc:  2 1/2" Round Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

With Father's Day right around the corner, I wanted to find a project for our special guys.  My husband does all the grilling at our house, so when I saw Holly Krautkremer's "Now You're Cookin' Spice Box," I knew I found the right project.  I made a few changes, and as the stamp set had retired I downloaded it to My Digital Studio.  It was easy to assemble and there is plenty of room for your favorite grilling spices.  I even added a gift card.



Stamp Set:  Now You're Cookin' Stamp Set (retired) available from My Digital Studio
Paper:  Crumb Cake and Poppy Parade Card Stock, Domestic Goddess Designer Series Paper (retired)
Ink:  Poppy Parade Classic Ink Pad (retired)
Misc:  Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

You can see this project and more of Holly's designs at http://rubberredneck.typepad.com

A big thank you to our June hostess, Sandy Wellumson, who provided us with a very delicious dinner.

Thanks for stopping by.

Susie



Sunday, June 17, 2012

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband.  Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.  Leading our family with compassion, strength, wisdom and love.  Our life together just gets better and better.

Stamp set:  Pier Happiness from Raisin Boat
Paper:  Whisper White, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Basic Black
Ink:  Basic Black, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue

Thanks for stopping by.

Susie