Many Thanks

Today I tried the new Melon Mambo Stampin' Emboss Powder, and really like the way it turned out! The zinnia blossom in Fabulous Florets was perfect for this.  The leaves can be stamped before or after you emboss the flowers.  I did both, because after it was embossed, I found it needed another leaf for balance. The Old Olive ink wiped right off the embossing!

Stamps: Fabulous Florets, Pretty Postage
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Night & Day DSP (retired, but available as digital download)
Ink: VersaMark, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black
Accessories: Postage Stamp Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Black Glimmer Brads, Heat Tool, Melon Mambo Stampin' Emboss Powder

Swappin', Swappin', Swappin'...

....and getting ready for blog hoppin', though my eyes ares poppin'...... from too many late nights. (Sorry, can't make it rhyme, but Billy Crystal singing a modified version of Rawhide in 'City Slickers' comes to mind!)

This is one of the cards make for a 2011 Summer Mini catalog swap over at Stampin' Addicts. It uses the soon-to-be-released Fabulous Florets stamp set, which is - well, FABULOUS!

I love, love, love being a part of Stampin' Addicts swaps, because I know I will always get the highest quality swaps in return!  Of course, when I see the fabulousness of the cards I get back, I have feelings of total failure and inadequacy over what I sent, because everyone else is just so darned good at what they do!

Stamp: Fabulous Florets (available May 1st, Summer Mini)
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Confetti Cream, Crumb Cake, Watercolor Paper
Ink: Whisper White Craft, Pretty in Pink Classic, Rose Red , Old Olive Classic, Early Espresso Classic
Accessories: White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter, Early Espresso 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Naturals brads, Modern Label Punch, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Stampin' Dimensionals

This Friday starts another S.A. weekend blog hop, woohoo! We'll be showing you sneak peeks of what's coming in the new Summer Mini catalog. I'll be featuring the new Flower Garden embossing folder. Ya know I love flowers and gardening, so it's a match made in heaven!!!