March Swaps and a Sneak Peek!

The theme this month was "Spring is in the Air ~ It is time for new growth and trees". So what better way to show it than the lovely blossoming branch from the Easter Blossoms set? And, you are observant, you may have noticed a new stamp with a little bird.... Yep, that's from a new stamp set coming in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog (starts July 1st) that will be available for CUSTOMERS to preorder next month with a qualifying purchase! The set is called Four Frames and all four stamps fit the Decorative Label Punch - and they are GORGEOUS!!!!  The greeting, from the Easter Blossoms stamp set, fit perfectly inside the frame even with the little bird.

Stamps: Easter Blossoms, Four Frames(preorder, available April 1-30 w/ $20 purchase)
Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Naturals Ivory, Very Vanilla, Springtime Vintage DSP
Inks: Soft Suede Classic, Blushing Bride Stampin' Wriet Marker
Accessories: Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Elegant Bouquet embossing folder, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Decorative Label Punch

Another for Mother

This card was made with similar materials as in this card, but I mixed it up just a little.  The color combination of Very Vanilla with Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy just pleases my eye, for some reason.  (Prolly 'cuz blue is my favorite color, huh?)

Note the flowers, cut from Springtime Vintage DSP, cover the Easter Eggs in her basket, so it becomes a Spring or Mother's Day card, not an Easter card!

Stamps: Easter Blossoms, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Springtime Vintage DSP
Ink: Not Quite Navy Accessories: Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim, Basic Pearls,Framed Tulips embossing Folder, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine

No Mo Jo

My mojo seems to have up and left me as soon as this darn cold started. I guess there isn't room for creativity in your head when it's all stuffed up with a head cold. This is all I could manage today.

Stamps: Easter Blossoms, All Holidays
Cardstock: Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Springtime Vintage DSP
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Scallop Trim Border Punch

CAS Spring Wishes

This is a RAK card sent to someone who shall remain nameless because she hasn't received it, yet. And the way the weather has been, her letter carrier may not get it to her for another week! Yeesh, enough with the frigid temperatures, already! Think Spring. Think Spring. Think Spring. Maybe if we all concentrate hard enough, we can drive away the cold, ice, and snow, and welcome warmer, milder temperatures. Maybe? Please??? Punxsutawney Phil says so!

I really have nothing to complain about here in sunny Southern California, but I have many friends and family in harms way. If YOU are one of the many affected, please be safe; don't go out in it unless it's a life or death situation. Just stay hunkered down and ride it out.

Thank you for visiting!

Stayed tuned tomorrow for some love birds!!!

Stamps: A Flower for all Seasons, Easter Blossoms
Cardstock: Whisper White, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz DSP, Watercolor Paper
Inks: Basic Black Classic, Cajun Craze Classic, Daffodil Delight Classic, Pear Pizzazz Classic, Soft Suede Classic, Poppy Parade Stampin' Write Marker, White Gel Pen
Accessories: Blender Pen. Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die, Big Shot, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, 1/8" Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals