Butterflies

What a fun summer it's been so far! So many fun things to do in the summer, camping, fairs, zoos, etc. Too much to do, too little time, lol.

One of my favorite things to do is to cook. I love finding that perfect recipe that you want to try over and over again. So my sister and I thought why not start a food blog. It'll be a blog where we share dinner ideas, and all other testing done in the kitchen. If you like food blogs, why not check ours out. You'll find the link on the left hand side called "Better Than Takeout".

Ok, on to the card. It's been a little difficult creating this summer, partly to the fact that my mind is on the move to our house (even though it's only across the street), and also partly to the fact that I'm really concentrating on getting my SU! business going over here. Hopefully once schools back on I'll get my mojo back.

Todays card is one that we made at our last stamp class, I had loads of fun with these ladies, can't wait for the next one. We use teh two step stamping technique and also used my bigshot and the texturz plates to give the card some more dimension.

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Sage Shadow, DSP-To the Nines
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow, Always Artichoke
Other: Grosgrain ribbon

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Good morning, well for some of you it will be good afternoon already. Today is shaping up to be a good day, my laundry is almost done, I've made a card, countertops are clean... life is great.

Today's card is a step away from what I normally do, it's more of a shabby chic look. I also used non SU designer paper (gasp), I have so much of it stashed away, feeling neglected so today I decided to use it in conjunction with my Stampin' Up cardstock. I have to say that Soft Suede is very quickly becoming my favorite of the new In Colors, it goes so well with so many colors. Love it! I also used the top note die with my bigshot, lovin that as well. I love how easy it is to create a great layer on a card and with so little effort. Boy can you feel the love today?! lol.
My only complaint about this card is that the piece with the sentiment on it is driving me crazy, I feel like it looks out of place. I think I'll pry it off and round the corners, maybe that'll help it blend better with the top note.

Stamps: Refuge & Strength
Paper: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, DSP-?
Ink: Soft Suede, Baja Breeze (used to dye the flowers)
Other: Halfback Pearls, Soft Suede Ribbon

Have a Great Day!

Playing With my New Loot

I finally had some time this morning to play with all the new stuff I ordered. I had a workshop in my home yesterday which went really, we all got to play with my new bigshot. So this morning I redid the same card layout we did at the workshop, only I used the Fifth Avenue Floral set and also did a really cool technique for watercoloring the flower. LOVE this technique and I'm glad I finally got to try it.
And I also love this color combination, so pretty. What makes this card even prettier is that the flower uses shimmery cardstock, if yo look you'll see the subtle sparkle.

Recipe:
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Embrace Life, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Soft Suede, Rich Razzelberry, Very Vanilla, Shimmery White
Ink: Soft Suede. Rich Razzleberry
Other: Pretties Kit, Soft Suede Ribbon, Black Embossing Powder

This next card is the card we did at the workshop last night, it gave everyone the chance to try the Bigshot, but also kept it simple enough for any beginners. Love this layout. I should also mention that you can't see it in the picture, but we cut out two pieces of the top note die so that everyone could finish the inside. When you have a simple card, I think it really adds a wow factor when you do something to the inside.

Recipe:
Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Embrace Life, Sincere Salutations
Paper: Kraft, Very Vanilla
Ink: Perfect Plum, Always Artichoke

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