July Scrapbook Layout...

Finally finished the layout... for as long as it took me, it looks very simple.  My goal was to use the seaside paper without including a sea shell, wave, or palm tree.  Not as easy as I thought!

Supply list:
Stamp sets - A1121 A Blossom, D1217 Free Spirit (retired), B1478 Ice-Cold Summer, and D1619 Seaside Scrapbooking Workshop
Paper -  Seaside
Card stock - Colonial white, desert sand, lagoon, pear, sorbet
Ink - Lagoon, sorbet, sorbet desert sand, pear
Cricut cuts from Art Philosophy and Artbooking

Happy stamping!

Kris's gathering -- July 20, 2015

Here are the cards we will be making at Kris's gathering...

This first card was copied almost exactly from a card Gina Brandstetter posted on the July SOTM Blog (www.gmbscrapper.blogspot.com).

Supply list:
Stamp set - S1507 Life is Wonderful (SOTM July)
Cardstock - black, colonial white, ruby
Ink - colonial white, ruby
Tools & embellishments - Stripe embossing folder, Black striped twill ribbon, Dimensional element (retired)

This second card uses 1/2" stripes, woven to form a design... I have seen lots of cards on Pinterest using this technique, so don't know who to credit!  Thought it was about time we did one!

Supply list:
Stamp set - D1584 Big Hug, and C1594 Treasured Friendship
Card stock - Colonial white, Desert sand
Paper - Seaside
Ink - Desert sand
Embellishments - Oceanside sequins

Happy stamping!

Made it to Disneyland!

Nothing to report yet, except that Gail and I made it here safe and sound! It really is a magical place, especially if you have lots of $... Gail is getting ready to leave for leadership day, and I will wait for Rose. Loving my new I-pad... More later!

Cards for Monday, July 6th...

Well, made it back from California, and actually have the cards done for Monday night!  All supplies CTMH unless noted otherwise!

Card #1:
Stamps: D1550 Happy Autumn, and D1645 Botanical Backgrounds
Card stock: Slate, White daisy, Pear
Ink: Sorbet, Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: Sequins assortment, silver
Leaves are from Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge
Wink of Stella, clear

Card #2:

Stamps:  D1645 Botanical Backgrounds and C1613 Paper Bird

Card stock: Pixie, Black, White daisy

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, and Cotton Candy reinker

Embellishments:  White sheer ribbon brand unknown

Spray pen

C1613 Paper Bird is a hostess stamp... here is how to order!

During the month of July, when you purchase $25 USD in current, retail priced stamps, you qualify to receive either the July Stamp of the Month, My Acrylix^® Life Is Wonderful, FREE or any one of the Hostess Rewards stamp sets featured in Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 or Seasonal Expressions 2 for only $5 USD! That is a savings of up to $17.95 USD! The July Stamp of the Month is a lovely, versatile stamp set that is a great match for your cards and layouts that celebrate all the wonderful things—big and small—that life has to offer. Additionally, the Hostess Rewards stamp sets have previously only been available as part of the Hostess Rewards program, which means now is the perfect opportunity to get those special stamp sets you’ve had your eye on! To get your FREE stamp set or your $5 USD Hostess Rewards stamp set, simply place an order for $25 USD of any current, retail priced stamps. This offer is available only during the month of July and applies only to the July Stamp of the Month and current Hostess rewards stamp sets, so spring into action and jump on this deal before it’s gone!