clearly for you – Carol Payne Stamps

Celebrate!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Carol Payne

Celebrate! Celebrate! Celebrate! is what this card is all about! Raedean Shibata used the greeting from the Occasions Mini Level 2 Hostess set, "Something to Celebrate!" to make this card a happy one! She stamped the greeting three times, first in Tangerine Tango, next in Peach Parfait, then last in a once stamped-off Daffodil Delight. These colors are all found in the "Sunny Garden" Designer Paper she used from page 174 of the Big Catalog, along with the "Fun Flowers" Bigz L Die from the Occasions Mini! Raedean stamped the large flourish in Pear Pizzazz from "Baroque Motifs" on page 132 of the Big Catalog as the perfect Background! She made her own bling-y brad by adding Super Nova Stampin' Glitter to a 5/8" Jumbo brad with Crystal Effects, and awesome touch!

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Here's another "no name", but they did a great job in the "Clean & Simple" category with "Clearly for You" from the Occasions Mini, the Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border punch, and the "Sweet Buttons" Embosslit from the Occasions Mini! Perhaps they forgot that the wheeled border at the bottom is a retired wheel, but "Petite Petals" Jumbo Wheel on page 106 would make a great current alternative!

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Tammy Overstreet has combined the "Vintage Wallpaper" Textured Impressions Folder with the "Fun Flowers" Die and some "Chantilly" Crochet trim to create a soft, feminine, vintage-y look! She also used the "Petals-a-Plenty" Textured Impressions Folder, then punched out an individual circle flower as the center of her flower! The addition of the the tiny "Basic Jewels" pearl is the perfect finishing touch!

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Have a "Stampingrox!" day! See you tomorrow!

Spring is on it’s way!

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Carol Payne

Yes, my friends, spring IS on it's way, at least in my mailbox! This week I received my monthly swap I participate in, and the theme this month was "spring or Easter", which means I have some beautiful cards to show you!

This first swap from Barbara Dykhouse used the "Build a Blossom" stamp set with the "Blossoms Petals" punch, along with the "Framed Tulips" Textured Impresssions Folder to create an all-occasion card. All I have to do is add the sentiment of my choice and stamp the inside accordingly and it's ready to go!

Beth Weinstein paired Rich Razzleberry with a selection from the "Springtime Vintage" Designer Paper and "Thanks for Caring" stamp set to create an elegant sympathy card. She also used the "Framed Tulips" Textured Impressions Folder. Can you tell it's a favorite of just about everyone?

Last for today, Cindy Ewertz used the Occasions Mini "Clearly for You" stamp set along with the "Easter Blossoms" phrase, "sending Springtime smiles" to enhance the "Petal Card" punch as this card's focal point. There's lots of texture going on here with the "Square Lattice" Textured Impressions Folder and the "Scallop Trim Border" punch, and Decorative Label punch!
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I'll be back tomorrow with more from this month's swap. Until tomorrow, have a "Stampingrox!" day!