DT December Collection

Here are my December submissions for the design team of Stampin' D'amour. This month I altered an address/telephone book, made a "used for anything" card and an ATC.

Don't ask me why, but this month I decided to use PINK as my base color. If you would like more detail on any of these items, just let me know ... otherwise, I won't bore you with the details.

Please do, however, check out Stampin' D'Amour's boutique for some awesome vintage (as well as other styles) products. The papers and ribbons are luscious!! Scroll down and check out the black lace used on my featured stamper card! This lace is wonderful and reasonably priced too!! Thanks for stopping by ... see you later ... lots of Thanksgiving prep yet to be done ... better get to it!!

Featured Stamper #94 - EBETHNEU

Here is my card for the Featured Stamper challenge over on SCS. Today's stamper is Elizabeth (EBETHNEU) and HERE is her card I chose to case.

I followed the same basic layout as Elizabeth but I changed up the colors and theme. This card is A-6 in size which gives you a little more room for creativity!! I've used Basic Grey (ambrosia) designer paper for my background , corners, and scalloped matting. The black lace was purchased from Stampin' D'Amour and I've been itching to use it on something! This owl images is from Inkadinkado and the felt snowflake is Creative Impressions.

Thanks for popping in for a look at my work and I appreciate all your comments ... really makes my day when I hear what you have to say!!! Thanks

SCS Sketch Challenge #203

Here is my card for today's Sketch Challenge over on SCS. This one gave me a little trouble at first but then it finally came together.

My images are by Crafty Secrets and can be found in the "Glamour Girls" set. The sentiment is by Stampin' D'Amour. The base card is Basic Black and the images were inked in Versamark Black onto Whisper White. The bordering was done with a Marvy Blue Metallic Marker and the dots were done with a white Gelly Roll pen. Added a few prima flowers and that was it!! Hope you like it!! Thanks for stopping by!!!

CCEE Challenge - Sketchy

I found time this week to play the challenge over on the CCEE Stampers Blog. This week is a sketch challenge similar to the SCS sketch #SC75 with the exception of changing panel 3 to any shape other than square and we were to add eyelets. Every week is a new challenge idea and these ladies samples are AWESOME!

I love these new images from Stampin' D'Amour. If you like Vintage or Retro ... you really should check out Stampin' D'Amour. The owner, Pamela, has started her own rubber stamp line but carries a lot of other really awesome items as well.

I'm thrilled to be a member of her design team but really need to find more time to be creative!! Hope to have more unique items to show you in the near future!

Have a great day all ... and thanks for stopping by!!

Stampin' D'Amour Design Team Submission - Nov. 2008

Here is my first project for the Stampin' D'Amour design team for November. These lovely images and much, much more can be found in the Stampin' D'Amour boutique.

I wanted to come up with a "matching set" and I'm happy with this combination. Here are individual photos of each (and you can click on each photo for a closer look):

My 3d project is an acrylic pillow. I stamped the images onto designer paper then cut and slid into the pillow ... the candy holds the image in place. Placed a little sparkly cello at each end and wrapped a gold bow around for a little dimensional appeal. I think these are a great gift idea!!

Here are the card and ATC using the same basic background paper ...

So ... what do you think?? I just love vintage and need to spend more time with these images. They are so cool, I'm almost a little intimidated by them ... what's up with that???? I guess I'm looking for perfection ... Anyways, thanks so much for taking time to look and comment ... I can't tell you how much it means to me to hear from all of you!!!!

Featured Stamper - Anne Ryan

This is my card for today's Featured Stamper (Anne Ryan) Challenge over on Splitcoaststamper. Anne is such a sweetheart and always leaves such heart-warming, sweet comments. I was thrilled to see her name in lights today!! Her gallery is full of beautiful works-of-art. If you've never been there, please take a moment now to take a glance!!

Of course I chose THIS card to case so I could use some of my new Stampin' D'Amour stamps. Loving vintage style, this was a lot of fun to create. The three "lady" images are Stampin' D'Amour and the opposite corner stamps are by Hampton Art. I drew the lines on the main image by using a metal ruler and a Creative Memories fine point black marker pen. The little tag was in a group of tags I got in the "Hot Spots" at Archivers and the designer paper is by Anna Griffin.

I'm think it needs a "little more" but I didn't want to get too far away from the design Anne Ryan came up with. BUT, I'll probably "tweek" it a bit more (maybe a few pearls, gems) before sending it out to anyone.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by my blog and I'm always anxious/thrilled to hear your comments!! Have a WONDERFUL day!!

MORE exciting news!!!

CHECK IT OUT!!!!

Yep, it official, I'm on the new Design Team for Stampin' D'Amour. My "goodies" are on their way and in the near future I hope to show you some awesome cards/projects made with their new line of vintage stamps. How GREAT is this!!! I am so excited!!!

So please, check out their boutique, message board challenges, etc ... and keep watching for more information here on my blog about this awesome company!! I am SO excited!! Oh, did I already say that ... oops!!!