Hi friends!  I know that technically today's card says "You are llamazing," but it is actually MY birthday today! So, while you are all pretty llamazing, so am I!  Cheers, it's a fiesta!  Today I am celebrating my 21st birthday!
For the second time. . .  ; )

The base of this slimline card ( measuring 8 1/2" x 3 1/2") is made from Black Taffy cardstock.  I cut a 8 1/4" x 3 1/4" piece of Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock and adhered it directly to the black card base.  In the upper left corner I stamped the sentiment "You are llamazing" in Black Taffy sugar cube.  Using a grassy border die, I die cut the grass from Rich Cactus cardstock.  I stamped all of the images from the RG Avenue "Stick Together" stamp set in Black Taffy sugar cube and colored the images with Copic markers.  I ran the colored images through my Scan & Cut to cut them out.  Then I began adhering the images to the card using foam adhesive for added dimension.  I arranged the cacti in a rainbow pattern from red to violet.  I added a couple randomly placed rhinestones at the top of the card filling up the white space.  Lastly, I added a coat of Dazzling Pat to all the images for added sparkle. 

Thanks for sharing in my birthday celebration here with me.  Cheers to many more!

Hello friends and happy BLACK Friday!  Best of luck to you brave souls who dare to venture out on this day because I want no part of it!  Those crowds are not for me!  Today, you will find me shopping local at the Butterfly Reflections, Ink in New Hampshire for my very first time!  Be sure to follow along on Instagram to see all the behind the scenes photos from the store and more.  I'm excited because it is also the shop owner, Vanessa's birthday, so I will get to wish her a happy birthday in person.  To celebrate, a large group of current and past Design Team members, along with some special guests, will be doing a blog hop on Instagram sharing cards that were inspired by some of Vanessa's favorite things:  the color fushia, cute critters (she LOVES Hello Bluebird), coffee and pumpkin spice.  Here is the card I created for her:

This slimline card ( 8 1/2" x 3 1/2") was made from Berry Burst cardstock.  The first matted layer is a  8 1/4" x 3 1/4" piece of Neenah Solar White smooth cardstock.  I die cut the mountains in Blushing Bride cardstock using the Hello Sweetums Mountains of Fun dies. I die cut the trees using the Lawn Fawn Stitched Trees dies.  I stamped all of the critters, trees and presents from the Hello Bluebird Frosty Friends stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them using Copic markers.  I added highlights to some of the images with a Uniball White Gel pen.  I also added Lawn Fawn ultrafine glitter to the snowbanks and critters' hats.  I added many of the images to the card using 3M foam adhesive.  I stamped the sentiment at the bottom of the card in Berry Burst ink.  Lastly, I added a coat of clear Wink of Stella to the images for added sparkle.

Here are the Copic colors I used for coloring:

Here is the Frosty Friends stamp set by Hello Bluebird (available through Butterfly Reflections, Ink) that I used to create today's card:

Be sure to follow along on Instagram to see what everyone else created for Vanessa's birthday!
Thanks for visiting and I hope you have a wonderfully creative weekend!

Welcome back from the weekend!  There's no better time to share a coffee themed card than on a Monday morning, because we all need it!  Well, except me, I gave up caffeine (again) last week, and ugh, the withdrawals on days 4-6 were not pretty friends. . . But, this java girl has made my Monday slightly better with those boxes of donuts piled sky high!  Give me ALL the Boston cream's!

The base of this A2 sized card is made from Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock.  Using the Scalloped Stitched Nesting Rectangle dies by Gina Marie Designs, I die cut a piece of Tangy Apple Sugar Cuts cardstock.  Using the Stitched Nesting Rectangle dies by Gina Marie Designs, I cut a piece of Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock to mount to the green background.  Using the Sweet Cane Sugar Drops, I splattered some ink on the white cardstock.  I punched out a scrap piece of foil coffee scripted paper in a large circle and adhered it to the center of the card.  I printed out the Birthday Girl stamp set from my computer onto Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock.  I colored the java girl image with my Copic markers and printed the image out using my Scan and Cut.  I adhered the girl to the card using 3M foam adhesive.  I wrapped a piece of salmon ribbon around the card and knotted it just below her knee line.  Lastly, I added a coat of clear Wink of Stella to the girl for added sparkle.

Here is the Birthday Girl stamp set from RG Avenue that I used to create today's card:

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative (and caffeinated) day!

Today I am sharing a card that honestly I didn't think I would enjoy, but as it turns out I'm loving the end result!  I loathe balloons and when I say loathe, I mean detest, despise, HATE (the four letter word my mother told me never to use) them.  Everything about them makes me cringe.  The texture, the smell, that horrible sound when you rub your fingers across them, and oh dear Lord, the God awful balloon popping.  It sends my anxiety through the roof!  But, these balloon animals with their oversized eyes are really quite fun (in paper form only!) and this would make for a great kid's birthday card.  This is the October Monthly Card Kit release from RG Avenue called "Pop It."

The base of this A2 sized card is made from Sweet Cane cardstock.  Using the Scalloped Stitched Nesting Rectangle Dies by Gina Marie Designs, I cut the first layer from Neenah White Solar Smooth cardstock.  I printed the Pop It digital stamp on Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock and colored in the balloons using Copic markers.  I added some highlights to each colored image using a white gel pen.  I ran the entire digital stamp through my Scan & Cut in order to die cut the colored images.  I adhered linen thread behind the balloons before placing them on the card using 3M foam adhesive.  I printed out the digital stamped sentiment and adhered it to the lower left corner using 3M foam adhesive.  Lastly, I added a coat of Clear Wink of Stella to the balloons for added sparkle. 

Thank you for visiting!  I appreciate that you took the time to stop by and I hope you leave here feeling creative and inspired.

Hi friends!  Last night I came up with the idea to make a shaker card using the Hero Arts Color Layering Koi stamp set.  Well, it was a great idea. . . Only I had to revert to "plan b" because my acetate sheets weren't long enough to make a shaker frame for an 8 1/2" slimline card!  There was also a minor disappointment when one of the koi fish I had stamped didn't make the cut as I ran out of working space.  Poor purple koi!  So, while this card turned out entirely different than the image I had in my mind, I still like the end result.  Even if it doesn't shake, at least it sparkles thanks to a layer of Lawn Fawn Chunky Glitter!

The base of this A10 card is made from Crumb Cake cardstock.  The first matted layer is an 8 1/4" x 3 1/4" sheet of Balmy Blue cardstock.  I cut a 8" x 3" sheet of Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock and ran it through my Big Shot using a dotted embossing folder. Using the Lawn Fawn Glue Tube I added a layer of Lawn Fawn Chunky Glitter at the bottom of the card.  The colors for the koi fish (in the order they appear on the card) are:  Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Blushing Bride and Balmy Blue.  *Note - I stamped off the first layer of ink on the first color layering koi.  I die cut each koi and adhered it to the card using 3M foam adhesive.  I stamped five lily pads in Mint Macaron ink and die cut each individually.  I stamped five lily pad flowers in Pineapple Punch ink.  I adhered both the lily pads and lily pad flowers to the card with 3M foam adhesive for added dimension.  Lastly, I put a layer of Clear Wink of Stella over all the fish and lily pads for added sparkle. 

Here is the Color Layering Koi stamp set and coordinating dies from Hero Arts that I used to create today's card:

I hope you enjoy this colorful and slightly whimsical card.
  Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

Hi friends, the July Simon Says Stamp kit "Party Like a Panda" has been released and it will leave you in a pure panda-monium! 
The 6×8 Simon exclusive, Party Like a Panda stamp set features adorable pandas, birthday gifts, balloons and plenty of clever sentiments for all kinds of celebrations! Also included is the Simon exclusive Picture Book Panda die; pair it with the 4 sheets each of DecoFoil White Latte and Black Velvet Flock Transfer Sheets for fun, fuzzy cuteness!

In addition, this kit includes an array of colorful Simon Says Stamp custom, double-sided Doodlebug patterned papers and a Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay Sparkle Pen to add some shine! Everything is complemented perfectly with coordinating Simon brand cardstocks, plus two high-quality Simon envelopes.
Our Party Like a Panda Card Kit is so cute it will make your cheeks hurt from grinning and will inspire you to create adorable designs to share with family and friends!

This kit includes a wide variety of hand selected coordinating supplies, enough to keep you creating for hours! Included in the box is an inspiration sheet with 6 ideas using the kit. You'll also receive inspiration via email newsletter with even more project ideas and video links using the kit. 

Simon Says Stamp exclusive 6x8 Party Like a Panda clear stamp set
Simon Says Stamp exclusive Picture Book Panda wafer thin die
4 ThermoWeb DecoFoil White Latte flock transfer sheets
4 ThermoWeb DecoFoil Black Ice flock transfer sheets
Custom exclusive 6 x 6 inch Doodlebug papers
1 Stick-It Double-Sided Sticky Sheet
1 Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay Sparkle Pen
Simon Says Stamp Doll Pink envelope
Simon Says Stamp White envelope
1 sheet 8.5 x 11 Simon Says Stamp Doll Pink cardstock
1 sheet 8.5 x 11 Simon Says Stamp Peacock Teal cardstock
1 sheet 8.5 x 11 Simon Says Stamp 120# White cardstock
1 sheet 8.5 x 11 Simon Says Stamp Black cardstock

You can purchase the kit at $34.99, or you can subscribe to our kit of the month program for just $29.99 (plus S&H) per month to have the kits delivered right to your door each month!

Here is a close up of the kit's included stamp set:

Here are some samples from the Simon Says Stamp Design Team that are sure to inspire you:

I can't wait to receive my monthly kit and share with you what I create!
Thanks for visiting and happy creating!

 I have a really fun card to share with you today!  I borrowed this stamp set "Keepin' It Real" from my friend Margaret.  It is from the Your Next Stamp company which is a company I'm not very familiar with, but you know I'll be checking it out!  This stamp in particular is probably not a stamp set I would have purchased to keep in my own collection, but it was fun enough to borrow to make a great masculine themed card.  Here I combined it with Sunny Studios "Froggy Friends" and the Lawn Fawn Bayou Backdrop die.  I have been enjoying creating "scenes" with my stamps and I find that you can pair so many different brands together and they work seamlessly.

*Full supply list located at the end of this post.

The base of this A2 sized card is made from Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock.  Using the Lawn Fawn Bayou Backdrop die I cut the leafy background from Garden green cardstock.  I brushed Squeezed Lemonade and Walnut Stain Distress Oxide inks over the white background to create a marshy/sunset background.  Using the Lawn Fawn grass border cut, I cut a grass border out of Granny Apple Green cardstock.  I cut the pond using the Bayou Backdrop additional pieces and some blue scrap paper.  I stamped all images in Tuxedo Memento Black ink and colored them with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Ink markers.  I die cut all the images and began placing them as a scene using 3M foam adhesive onto the card.  Lastly I added a coat of Clear Wink of Stella to the images for added sparkle. 

Here are the two stamp sets I used to create this card:

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

Last Tuesday I taught a beginner's cardmaking class at my local library in West Springfield.  This is a great community event that is sponsored by the library and free to the public.  This year the class generated so much interest there was a wait list and enough to schedule a second class in June!  Registration has not opened yet, but watch the library's Facebook page to reserve your spot for my next class on Tuesday, June 25th.  

Today I am sharing with you one of the cards we made at the class last week.  During this class you will also learn about the various types of inks, the differences between wood, rubber and photopolymer stamps, plus the best brands and weights of cardstock available and all the basic tools you need to begin making cards on your own.  It's a LOT of information jammed into two hours, but, I'd like to think I make it pretty fun at the same time!

The base of this A2 sized card is made from Melon Mambo cardstock.  Using the Gina Marie Designs Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Nesting dies, I cut the first layer from Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock.  Using Blushing Bride ink, I stamped the first layer of the wreath in the center of the scalloped cardstock.  Using Melon Mambo ink, I stamped the second layer of the wreath directly over the lighter pink.  Using a small flower punch, I punched six flowers from Blushing Bride cardstock and adhered them to the wreath using 3M foam tape for added height.  In the center of each small flower, I added a pearl rhinestone.  On a 5" strip of white cardstock, I stamped the sentiment in Tuxedo Memento Black ink.  The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink's "Birthdays II Inside and Out" stamp set.

Here is the Magnolia Wreath bundle from Concord & 9th that I used to create this card:

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

Hello readers!  Not surprisingly enough, it's another rainy day here in Massachusetts.  We've sure had our fair share of rain this spring.  It has rained a LOT here in the past few weeks.  While the grass has never looked more green, I am beyond ready for some blue skies and sunny days! 

Today I am sharing a black and white card that I created with a masculine birthday in mind.  Who else is forever running low on greeting cards for men?  Although looking at it now, it would also make for a great New Year's card with a little modification. . .

Are YOU a glass half full or a glass half empty person?  I thought I was a glass-half-full person, but I'll tell you this - when my cell phone battery is less than 50%, I'm near panic freak-out mode, so, perhaps I am more of the glass half empty type!  ; )

The base of this A2 sized card is made from Basic Black cardstock.  Using the Gina Marie Designs Stitched Scalloped Rectangle dies, I cut a sheet of Neenah Solar White cardstock.  Using Tuxedo Memento Black ink, I randomly stamped little starbursts on this sheet of paper.  I die cut the word "cheers" from both black cardstock and silver glimmer paper.  I layered the two together with liquid adhesive and adhered them to the card using 3M foam tape.   I die cut the martini glass and martini shaker out of black cardstock as well.  I adhered these shadow images to the card using foam tape.  I stamped the sentiment on a thin strip of white cardstock in Tuxedo Memento black ink.  I adhered the sentiment to the card with 3M foam tape.  Lastly, I added a few randomly placed rhinestones for added sparkle.

Here are the products from My Favorite Things that I used to create this card:

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Hello friends and happy Monday!  I hope you all had a great weekend!  I have been crazy busy re-painting my entire house for the last two weeks.  Yes, I mean ENTIRE house!  Walls, ceilings, baseboards, heat registers, window trim, and crown molding!  All of it!  No, I didn't decide to just do one room of the house, but every single room.  Two weeks into this project, I'm completely regretting that decision!  Note to self - next time start with ONE room.  I'm utterly exhausted and have pretty much burned both nostrils from the scents of primer, polyurethane and bleach.  But, despite the perpetual tiredness and body aches and pains, I must say, the house is looking quite nice and it feels fresh and new again after 14 years. 

I wish I could say that I've been busy making cards, but honestly, I haven't been in my craft room in over a month now!  There simply has not been any time.  So, for now, I'll be sharing some cards I made during my social media hiatus and during the transition from Super Stamp Girl to this new website.  Today's beautiful floral cards feature the Peruvian Lily stamp set from Altenew.  This stunning color layering set has rapidly become one of my current favorite floral stamp sets.  

The base of this A2 sized card is made from Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock.  Using the Gina Marie Designs Scalloped Stitched rectangle dies, I die cut the rectangle also from the Neenah Solar White Smooth paper.  I stamped the layers of the Peruvian Lily in Coastal Cabana ink, Marina Mist ink, Daffodil Delight ink and Calypso Coral ink.  The stamen of each flower was stamped in Tuxedo Memento black ink.  I stamped the leaves in Pear Pizzazz ink and Granny Apple Green ink.  All the ink colors I use are from Stampin' UP!  I die cut both lilies out and layered them on the card front using 3M foam tape.  I stamped the sentiment in the lower right corner using Tuxedo Memento Black ink. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink and it is called "Inside & Out Birthday II."  I added a couple randomly placed clear rhinestones and then lastly, I added a layer of Clear Wink of Stella over both flowers for added sparkle. 

Here is the beautiful Peruvian Lily stamp set from Altenew that I used to create today's cards:

Using the same Peruvian Lily stamp set I created a second card, in another color palette, to show you the  versatility of this beautiful stamp.  

For this card I used the following ink colors:  Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie.  I also added pink rhinestones in lieu of clear rhinestones. 

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!