Elizabeth

I have a dear friend named Elizabeth but this card totally does not match her style. She is very casual and not "fru-fru" at all. Anyway, I like this one. So simple and yet it can say anything.

Elegant Thank You

I almost forgot about the a la carte stamps that I have. This one was embossed using the gold embossing powder and then just layered as seen. It makes a very simple and elegant card.

Heard from the Heart

 

With exception of the sentiment, this is a no stamping card, no layer card. I used the Just Add Cake DSP to make the gifts. Now it is ready for the party.

Smarty Pants

These words are so cute that I may have to keep on to them. Not for sale unless you go directly to my website and order them for yourself. But go soon, they will all disappear at midnight on the 31st of this month.

Sincere Salutations

 

I had to make another masculine card, these sentiments will be sorely missed. They are so perfect for so many cards.

Medallion

 

A very simple card to make...the bow was the hardest part. This one would have to be mailed in a padded envelope or hand delivered with a gift. It looks like a wedding to me.

Vintage Vogue

I know I don't have to tell you how much I love the vintage look so this is another one I hate to lose. All I can say is I can hardly wait to see what is coming!

Baroque Motifs

Well, I don't know why this one has to retire. To quote a favorite movie, "If it isn't broke, why fix it?" I have used this set about a 100 times. It is so perfect for coasters or card folio's. This is a very crooked 3x3 card.

Clearly For You

I pulled out the beveled windowpanes and used the largest one to make this card. These flowers are all over the trails that Mike and I hike each week. They are very weird and they always remind us of old "Star Trek" episodes where the flowers have powers!

Charming

Another great set with lots of possibilities. For this card I cased a sketch by Karen Barber but changed the colors and some of the images (to protect the innocent)! I have to say farewell to Blushing Bride which looks so good with Basic Black.

Flower Fest & Oval All

Another 2 for 1 card! I love the bright look of this one. I stamped the flower 3 times and layered it together and then I layered the ribbons. The hardest part of this one was cutting out the flowers and the biggest one used the 2 3/8" scalloped circle punch.

Every Moment

This set has such simple images that are so easy to color using whatever style you like best. I love that little bird.

Upsy Daisy

This is another one of the sets that I am really going to miss. I just love that silhouette look of the flowers. Again, I cased the catalog to make this card. I should do that when the new catty comes out!

Autumn Splendor

This was sort of a "cheat." I stamped the leaf and then cut it out for the focal point. The other stamps are from the not retiring set called French Foliage.

Inspired by Nature

This is a 3x3 case from the catalog except that I did not sew on mine or add the little clip. I used More Mustard and a stamped off Rich Razzleberry for the sentiment.

For All You Do

This was a simple card to make. The only layers are with the sentiment and the grass. The flowers are done using Pretty in Pink, So Saffron and Certainly Celery.

Awash with Flowers & 3 Little Words

This set is one that has so many pieces and so many possibilities. I hate to see it go. I made this quick card using an "oops" piece of embossed oval on white. Don't you love it when you reach for a piece of scraps and you pull up an idea with it. Another 2 set card.

Flight of the Butterfly

I have used this set over and over. I especially love it since there is a punch to match it. This card was again very simple and is the height of clean and simple. Black, white and pretty in pink.

Friends Never Fade

This is a very simple no layer card. I embossed the right side and stamped on the left side with the tiny ribbon separating the 2 sides. Although there are no layers it is quite pretty and it was very quick to do.

Nature Silhouettes

This is one of those sets that oozes masculinity. I always hate to see them disappear. I will have to replace it pronto with one from the new catalog so I can keep these male cards going. I also love the sentiment from this set.