Husband of the Year Award!

I have to share this ADORABLE story with you...

My good friend and customer, Paula, was pleasantly surprised last week when she opened her birthday card from her husband, West, and saw this handmade beauty:

While Paula was at work, West slipped into her craft room and put this card together all on his own without her knowledge.  He told Paula that he thought he would just "make a card rather than buy one" since she had so much stuff.  LOL :)

West used coordinating colors, made use of our brand new Triple Layer Blossom Bouquet punch, and even stamped the envelope!  WAY TO GO, WEST!  You deserve the "Husband of the Year Award" in my book.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful story, Paula.  I wish all of our husbands could be this adventurous!

Enjoy,
~ Maria

Quick & Easy Father's Day

Here's a quick card that I made for my dad for Father's Day.  Since it's challenging for me to come up with masculine cards, I decided to keep it simple and let the new Petite Pennants Builder Punch from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog (available July 1) be the focal point.

Colors:  Basic Black, Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Stamp Sets:  None

Accessories:  Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Silver Brads, 1/16" Inch Circle Handheld Punch, Urban Oasis Designer Series Paper (retired), Chit Chat Rub-ons (retired), Bounce Sizzlits Alphabet die (non-SU)

Enjoy,

~ Maria



Mambo Florets

These cards were made using two of my favorite items from the Summer Mini Catalog - Fabulous Florets stamp set and Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Colors: Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Fabulous Florets
Accessories: Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Top Note Die, Wild Wasabi Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Colors: Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Fabulous Florets

Accessories: Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Melon Mambo 5/8" inch Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Enjoy,
~ Maria

Retired Lists are Here!

LAST CHANCE PROMOTION
June 1-30, 2011 (select items while supplies last)

It's time to say goodbye! Hundreds of products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and Definitely Decorative brochures are retiring, and now is the time for you to get them before they're gone.

Click here to visit my online store and place your order today!

Please contact me with any questions.

Thanks,
~ Maria