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

Nautical Birthdays

Both of these masculine cards feature the Open Sea stamp set and Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper from the Summer Mini Catalog:

Colors: Basic Grey, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Open Sea, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Nautical Expedition DSP, Blender Pens, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Sponge Daubers, Pewter Jumbo Eyelets, Crop-a-Dile, 2-1/2 Inch Circle Punch, CM Cutting System, Word Window Punch, Cutter Kit Distressing Tool

Colors:  Basic Grey, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Stamp Sets:  Open Sea, Best Dad Ever
Accessories:  Nautical Expedition DSP, Blender Pens, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Sponge Daubers, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Cutter Kit Distressing Tool

Thanks for stopping by,

~ Maria

Fabulous Florets Mother's Day

Here is the card that I made for my mom on Mother's Day.  The 5x5 card features the new Fabulous Florets stamp set and Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from the Summer Mini Catalog.

Colors:  Peach Parfait, Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

Stamp Sets:  Fabulous Florets, Well Scripted (retired)

Accessories:  Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 2 x 1-3/8 Inch Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, 1/2 Inch Stiched-Poly Ribbon in Peach Parfait

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Maria

Fun Springtime Flowers

The inspiration for this card came from the all new Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I used the "Embedded Embossing" technique to emboss the DSP into the Artichoke cardstock. 

The ruffled ribbon was created using the Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding.  The technique involves fraying the end of the ribbon and pulling one or two threads from the center of the frayed end to gather the ribbon.

Colors:  Baja Breeze, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Stamp Set:  Elements of Style
Accessories:  Fun Flowers Bigz L Die, Springtime Vintage DSP, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die, Antique Brads, Very Vanilla 1/2-inch Seam Binding Ribbon, Sponge Daubers

Enjoy,
~ Maria

Congrats - It's Time to Celebrate!

Here's a card that I made for my friend, Paula, who celebrated her 5th year anniversary at our company.  Happy Anniversary Paula!  The primary focus of the card was the "Congrats" banner that I made out of the Party This Way stamp set.

Colors:  Pacific Point, Real Red, Whisper White
Stamp Sets:  Party This Way
Accessories:  Go Go Boots Sizzlits Alphabet Die Set, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Petal Cone Bigz L Die, Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen, 1/16-inch Handheld Circle Punch, Linen Thread, Chit Chat Rub-ons (retired)

Thanks for looking,
Maria