Mini Catalog is here

Stampin Up has finally joined the clear stamp bandwagon.... The sizzix dies, punches, patterned papers, and embellishments are more vivid than ever.... For more details, click here!

Scrapbook: Once upon a time...

This is some more of the inspiration I had referenced before regarding my cousin's wedding photos.

Sneak Peek: Fairy Tale

To most people the phrase "Once upon a time" brings to mind a fairy tale, and that was my idea as the theme for the scrapbook page to follow tomorrow.

Card: Perfect delight

In the SPECIAL category I have always placed vellum. The one used in this card is Stampin'Up vellum cardstock, which means it is thicker and meatier than regular vellum. Once I realized I could use some of the Bigz dies in my cuttlebug i decided to buy the TOP NOTE die (LOVE it!). As you can see in this card I used both the positive and the negative parts of the die with the glittery dot paper.

Scrapbook: Smile (Happy BRIDE)

My goal this year is to create works that will define and broaden my style. This layout was inspired by the breathtaking photos of my cousin, Patricia, on the occasion of her wedding last year. I love to add new elements I have found on the internet... In this layout I added Mark Richards Crystal Clusters, and Colorbok's the SWEET life journaling tag so she can add the top 10 greatest moments in her life.

Stampin Up: NEW catalog

I have been pretty busy drooling over the new Stampin Up catalog and narrowing down what I wanna order. There are so many new stamp sets, rubons, and bigz dies....OH MY!

Card: Circle celebration

Whenever I create a card I like using different products that work together well... In this card I included Modern Dot turquoise paper (Creative Imaginations), Gaffer tape (7Gypsies), Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin border stickers (Stampin' Up), and Zinnia patterned paper/Epoxy sticker (Little Yellow Bicycle).

Card: Happy Day

You know how sometimes you just need a multi-purpose card??? Well, this was my reason behind creating this colorful card.

Card: Graduation 2009

You know time has flown by when someone you feel is still your "little" niece graduates from high school. Yes, it happened and I almost started bawling when I saw her walk on the stage to pick up her diploma. Where did the time go?... It seemed like just yesterday when I was bawling at her elementary school graduation, LOL!

Card: Thanks Dougie!

My brother has been through a very hard time this year, and our friend Doug has really been there for him. When my brother asked for a card I knew exactly what the theme would be. You see Doug and I share a passion for the GATORS. I re-purposed a temporary tattoo i had stored for a rainy day. It was a breeze since I had some watercolor paper and a water brush (just like buttah! LOL). The polka dotted tape is by Stemma....The paper and rubon (chitchat) was Stampin Up.

Sneak Peek: Thanks for being there

This is a sneak peek for a good friend who has really been a lifesaver this year.

Card: Sew classy birthday

Luck has been my friend lately, and never so clearly as when I was commissioned to create this special birthday card for a coworker. Veronica's mother is a creative seamstress and when I heard that I knew what products I wanted to use. Donna Salazar has been an inspiration to me for a long time and I have been saving one of the camo flowers I purchased at her etsy shop for this special card. Her work at Prima and through her career gives me hope that I can achieve whatever I want. The paper was Stampin Up kraft cardstock & ribbon, as well as Basic Grey (Bittersweet, Porcelain). The embellishments are Me&My Big ideas (MAMBI) puffy flourishes and Fashion District butterfly. A Prima fleur vintage style flower capped with Say it in Crystals is the cherry on the cake. It was loads of fun to create and Veronica said her mother loved it... I am a happy camper

Scrapbook: Princess Francesca

May brought a lovely blessing to my cousin Lisette Crepeaux' family.... A lovely new baby named Francesca

This page was created with Stampin Up's new love sparkles simply scrappin', Prima's sugar coated chipboard and Say it in crystals.

For some more info on awesome products, click here

Sneak Peek: Love sparkles

Inspired by the latest addition to my cousin, Lisette's, family

Card: Happiness is....

Happiness to me is a classy birthday card created for a very special person.

Card: Happy Mother's Day!

My favorite Prima flowers make an appearance in this Mother's Day card. The background was created with K and Co QUE SERA SERA Silhouettes on Stampin Up kraft cardstock.

Scrapbook: Beautiful Bride

I apologize in advance for the quality of the photo. I have been having some camera issues I am still sorting out. I wanted to feature some of my cousin's wedding photos. She is a beautiful person inside and out.

Once I saw her wedding bouquet it brought to mind Tim Holtz vibrant Spiced Marmalade Distress ink. To bring out the metallic accents in the background i added Stampin Up bronze metallic paper which was so much fun to use.

Wedding Photography by: Michelle Maunier

Stampin Up: Spiced Marmalade flower detail

This is an embellishment I created for a very beautiful wedding page. I embossed photo paper with the SU Manhattan Flower impressions die. To bring out the detail in the paper I brushed it with Tim Holtz distress inks (Spiced Marmalade, Fired Brick).

Card: Plaid is the new black

This is a multi-purpose card that came about when I saw a snippet of this wonderful plaid paper. I embellished it with the new SU butterfly cut out of vellum cardstock and Cuttlebug's swiss dots embossing folder.

Stampin Up: Hearts galore

As a considerable addition to my die cut connection .... I loved these SU sizzlit heart dies. More to come!!!

(Details: 2-1/4" x 2-1/2″■ 4-pack of dies)