For the past couple of months, I've had a really hard time getting my creative juices flowing. I've been putting in alot of hours at work so when I get home I'm just too tired to be creative. However, I attended Lindsey and Leah's retreat this weekend, and I've come back a new woman! I love going to these retreats. It's a wonderful time to get away and concentrate on one thing - being creative! What a treat to be able to spend two days with a group of wonderful women. The fun and fellowship is second to none - plus these girls are super talented. I've got a lot of ideas popping out of my head. I've already got one of the cards designed for the April meeting of Tuesday's with Morley!
In the coming days, I'll be posting some of the layouts that I completed while at retreat. Be sure to check back soon!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Tuesdays with Morley - March Cards
We'll be doing Easter cards this month. I also got to try out my new Big Shot! This is one accessory that's going to get quite a work out.
This first card uses a couple of the new embosslit dies. It not only does the "normal" die cut, but it embosses at the same time! The Tea Party DS paper is really cute too.
Recipe
Stamp Sets - All Holidays
Cardstock - Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Tea Party DS Paper
Inks - Chocolate Chip
Accessories - Very Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Certainly Celery Ribbon, Sweetest Stem Embosslit Die, Simple Flower Embosslit Die
I got the idea for this second card from the latest edition of "Stampin' Success". This publication is sent each month to Stampin' Up! demonstrators. It contains lots of ideas and good business advice for the demonstrators.
Recipe
Stamp Sets - A Good Egg
Cardstock - Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Baja Breeze, Kraft, Regal Rose DS Paper
Ink - Chocolate Chip
Accessories - Regal Rose Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Brad
This first card uses a couple of the new embosslit dies. It not only does the "normal" die cut, but it embosses at the same time! The Tea Party DS paper is really cute too.
Recipe
Stamp Sets - All Holidays
Cardstock - Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Tea Party DS Paper
Inks - Chocolate Chip
Accessories - Very Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Certainly Celery Ribbon, Sweetest Stem Embosslit Die, Simple Flower Embosslit Die
I got the idea for this second card from the latest edition of "Stampin' Success". This publication is sent each month to Stampin' Up! demonstrators. It contains lots of ideas and good business advice for the demonstrators.
Recipe
Stamp Sets - A Good Egg
Cardstock - Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Baja Breeze, Kraft, Regal Rose DS Paper
Ink - Chocolate Chip
Accessories - Regal Rose Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Brad
Tuesdays with Morley - March Scrapbook
Ugh! I really need to get better about keeping up with my blog. It seems like time is just running by so fast, though!
Here is the scrapbook we will be doing for March. I think the bunnies turned out pretty cute!
Here is the scrapbook we will be doing for March. I think the bunnies turned out pretty cute!
Recipe
Stamp Sets - Pick a Petal, Taffy Alphabet
Cardstock - Almost Amethyst, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Tea Party DS Paper, Whisper White
Inks - Almost Amethyst, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Accessories - Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, So Saffron Ribbon, Sweetest Stem Embosslit Die
Monday, February 9, 2009
Tuesday's with Morley - February Cards
We'll be doing Thank You cards for this month's cards. One of the cards features items from the current Sale-a-bration catalog. The stamp set (Polka Dot Punches) coordinates with several of the SU! punches. The other card features one of my favorite stamp sets from the Spring Catalog - Cheep Talk. It's too cute for words!
Recipe
Stamp Set - Cheep Talk, Lovely Labels
Cardstock - Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Summer Sun, Good Morning Sunshine DS Paper, Whisper White
Ink - Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip (marker), Old Olive (marker)
Accessories - Pacific Point Corduroy Button, 1" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensional
Recipe
Stamp Sets - Polka Dot Punches, Lovely Labels
Cardstock - Sahara Sand, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Delicate Dots DS Paper
Inks - Close to Cocoa
Accessories - So Saffron Ribbon, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Corner Rounder
Recipe
Stamp Set - Cheep Talk, Lovely Labels
Cardstock - Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Summer Sun, Good Morning Sunshine DS Paper, Whisper White
Ink - Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip (marker), Old Olive (marker)
Accessories - Pacific Point Corduroy Button, 1" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensional
Recipe
Stamp Sets - Polka Dot Punches, Lovely Labels
Cardstock - Sahara Sand, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Delicate Dots DS Paper
Inks - Close to Cocoa
Accessories - So Saffron Ribbon, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Corner Rounder
Tuesday's With Morley - February Scrapbook
I really love this month's layout! I used a design from one of Lindsey's Stamp Camps (thanx Linz!) and made a few changes.
The layout uses 6 pictures that are 4" x 4" in dimension. The trick to this layout is the middle pictures are split in half so that it spans the left and right page. The key to this type of layout is to use pictures that can naturally be split. Pictures are landscapes lend themselves to this technique quite nicely. If you want to use pictures with people, be sure to use ones where there is some sort of separation between so that you aren't cutting someone's face in half!
The title of layout can be personalized to suit your needs.
This layout requires ALOT of cutting so be sure to have sharp scissors on hand!
Recipe:
Stamp Sets - Petal Pizzazz, Little Flowers, Big Deal Alphabet (or any alphabet of your choice)
Cardstock - Bashful Blue, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Washington Apple DS, Whisper White
Inks - Bashful Blue, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories - Corner Rounder, Stampin' Dimensionals
The layout uses 6 pictures that are 4" x 4" in dimension. The trick to this layout is the middle pictures are split in half so that it spans the left and right page. The key to this type of layout is to use pictures that can naturally be split. Pictures are landscapes lend themselves to this technique quite nicely. If you want to use pictures with people, be sure to use ones where there is some sort of separation between so that you aren't cutting someone's face in half!
The title of layout can be personalized to suit your needs.
This layout requires ALOT of cutting so be sure to have sharp scissors on hand!
Recipe:
Stamp Sets - Petal Pizzazz, Little Flowers, Big Deal Alphabet (or any alphabet of your choice)
Cardstock - Bashful Blue, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Washington Apple DS, Whisper White
Inks - Bashful Blue, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories - Corner Rounder, Stampin' Dimensionals
Monday, January 12, 2009
Tuesday's with Morley - January Cards
We'll be doing Valentines cards for the January club meeting.
The first card features items from the current Love You Much promotion. The stamp, punch, and paper are adorable! I CASEd this card from Split Coast.
Recipe
Stamp Set - Love You Much
Card Stock - Pink Pirouette, Close to Cocoa, Candy Lane DS
Ink - Chocolate Chip
Accessories - Trio Flower Punch, Soft Subtle Brad
The second card uses the Loads of Love stamp set. I don't use it very often - but I love it! We'll be doing the watercoloring technique with this card. It's also kind of "man-ish" so it can be used for that special guy in your life!
Recipe
Stamp Set - Loads of Love
Card Stock - Brocade Blue, Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy, Watercolor Paper, Main Blueberry DS
Ink - Staz-On Brown, Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy, Brocade Blue, Basic Gray
Accessories - Riding Hood Red Ribbon, Photo Corner Punch, Key Tag Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Aqua Painters
The first card features items from the current Love You Much promotion. The stamp, punch, and paper are adorable! I CASEd this card from Split Coast.
RecipeStamp Set - Love You Much
Card Stock - Pink Pirouette, Close to Cocoa, Candy Lane DS
Ink - Chocolate Chip
Accessories - Trio Flower Punch, Soft Subtle Brad
The second card uses the Loads of Love stamp set. I don't use it very often - but I love it! We'll be doing the watercoloring technique with this card. It's also kind of "man-ish" so it can be used for that special guy in your life!
RecipeStamp Set - Loads of Love
Card Stock - Brocade Blue, Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy, Watercolor Paper, Main Blueberry DS
Ink - Staz-On Brown, Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy, Brocade Blue, Basic Gray
Accessories - Riding Hood Red Ribbon, Photo Corner Punch, Key Tag Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Aqua Painters
Tuesday's With Morley - January Scrapbook
Here is the project for our January club meeting.
It's using the new Love You Much stamp set that is featured in the current Love You Much bundle.
I really don't have any Valentine-y pictures so my layout is filled with candid snapshots of the kiddos that I Love So Much.
Recipe
Stamp Set - Love You Much, Sweet Serendipity, Schoolbook Serif Alphabet
Cardstock - Riding Hood Red, Pink PIrouette, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Bella Rosa DS, Candy Lane DS
Ink - Riding Hood Red
Accessories - Riding Hood Red Ribbon, Pink Pirouette Ribbon, Kiwi Kiss, Scallop Circle Punch. Heart to Heart Punch
It's using the new Love You Much stamp set that is featured in the current Love You Much bundle.
I really don't have any Valentine-y pictures so my layout is filled with candid snapshots of the kiddos that I Love So Much.
Recipe
Stamp Set - Love You Much, Sweet Serendipity, Schoolbook Serif Alphabet
Cardstock - Riding Hood Red, Pink PIrouette, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Bella Rosa DS, Candy Lane DS
Ink - Riding Hood Red
Accessories - Riding Hood Red Ribbon, Pink Pirouette Ribbon, Kiwi Kiss, Scallop Circle Punch. Heart to Heart Punch
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