Birthday Creations for my Aunt Jenny & EXCITING NEWS!

While visiting with my mom last week for her birthday, my Aunt Jenny requested I make her some birthday cards to have on hand.  She said I could bring them with me the next time I get to Pennsylvania (where mom lives) but since I don't know when that will be, I'm going to drop them in the mail to her tomorrow ... she'll be surprised.  

The cards I created for her are of a more "simplistic" style.  Not too many layers or ribbons ... don't need the extra cost for postage!  The aqua card (top middle) is actually only designer paper with a sentiment stamped in the upper left corner.  The image used on the yellow card (bottom middle) is a digi sketch created by my friend Teri Sherman.  Please check out her digi store called Delicious Doodles.  
And since Aunt Jenny has SIL & grandsons, I thought I'd better make her a few masculine birthday cards too.   The two lower cards were made using my Stampscapes!   I always seem to reach for these images anytime I need something masculine!  (click on images for a larger view)

NOW FOR MY EXCITING NEW!!!!

  
The wonderful Cheryl Goldstein at STAMP BY STEP has honored me with the position of Guest Designer for February!  How awesome is that!!  If you've never visited STAMP BY STEP ... you are missing some wonderful products, samples & prices!!  Cheryl offers so many wonderful products for your scrapbooking & card making needs and is also in the process of adding some new products to her inventory.  Just to mention a few ... designer papers like Graphic45, Webster's Pages, Tim Holtz and Donna Salazar.  Pop on over and check out her NEW PRODUCTS along with EVERYTHING ELSE she has to offer.  She has a number of items at REDUCED  price ... don't miss out!!!

Cheryl was kind enough to send me some awesome 7Gypsies designer paper, ribbons & flowers to help me create a few creations in my favorite style - VINTAGE ... which I will begin sharing with you next week but for today, I've used this adorable image called "Squeaky Love" which was offered by Cheryl as a FREEBIE.  Isn't he cute!!  (click the image for a larger view)  Here are the products I've used for this card:
Stamps: Squeaky Love Digi Set
Papers:  7Gypsies, whisper white cs, double mates cs
Accessories: Vintage Burgundy 1/4" ribbon (from Stamp By Step), crystal effects, pop dots, Nestabilities dies, brad from Target, Prisma pencils, Gamsol, sponge

My second card uses the same Squeaky Love digi set and is A-6 in size.  Being a digital image, I have printed it out a little larger than the images on my previous A-2 sized card.  I've used SU watercolor pencils & blender pen for my coloring and here is a list of ALL items used on this creation:
Stamps:  Squeaky Love Digi Set
Papers:  Whisper White cs, Basic Grey June Bug dp, Bazzill gray cs
Ink:  Versafine black
Accessories: Fiskars swivel craft knife, pop dots, sheer ribbon from Stamp By Step, ZIG 2-way glue, watercolor pencils, blender pen


Throughout the month I'll be sharing new creations with you each week using products which are available to you at STAMP BY STEP.  Please pop over and take a peek at what Cheryl has in her store for your paper crafting needs!  You won't be sorry!  I know I have my list ready to submit!  


Thanks for stopping by today and sharing in my creations & excitement!  I really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day!  HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!!!