Big Day!

Well, last week my bottom braces came off and tomorrow the top ones say adios. It has been just under 2 years and I can't wait. I will be smiling all the time :)
The photo on my blog is before braces so I hope to update it soon.
My son and I started this venture together (he started a little behind me) and sometimes I thought I was crazy to begin at this stage of my life but now I am at the end and I cannot wait to see my smile.
Cross your fingers for me!

Happy Valentine's Day

Images copyright 1990-2008 Stampin' Up!

The main image was done with markers using the "Thumping" technique: Colour the stamp with the lightest marker first then thump (like a drum) with the darker marker. I stamped off before stamping the final image. This technique works best with Two-Step stamp sets.

The bottom half was made using a random pattern of one of the flower images from the stamp set featured: Heartfelt Thanks.

Colours: Brocade Blue, Night of Navy & Old Olive

Priceless

Images copyright 1990-2008 Stampin' Up!

This card was made with the Priceless stamp set and Brass template. I added a little chalk to the dry embossed areas to make them stand out more.

Happy Heart Day 1

Images copyright 1990-2008 Stampin' Up!

The background was created by colouring with markers on acetate and then misting with water. Next place a piece of glossy cardstock face down on the coloured acetate. Press gently then lift off and dry before continuing to stamp your image on top. I used Staz on Black ink.

Happy Heart Day 2

Images copyright 1990-2008 Stampin' Up!

Embrace Life

Images copyright 1990-2008 Stampin' Up!

This card was made by first stamping the embrace life sentiment with River Rock ink on River Rock cardstock in a random pattern. The flower was stamped and coloured and then coated with crystal effects. This allows you to mold the flower petals.

Paper: River Rock, Groovy Guava, Old Olive, Ruby Red & Very Vanilla.

Stamp Set: Embrace Life from the new Spring & Summer catalogue & Canvas background stamp.

What's New?

I am busy creating projects to submit to the February contest for Stampin' Up Demonstrators. The featured category is Easter. I will be able to show my projects after the contest closes.
I won the November contest in the Wow category for a card with a removable bookmark made by perforating the paper along the open edge of the card. Unfortunately, I didn't take a photo before I mailed it. Ooops.
I can share once it is published.

Other exciting news: The Spring & Summer catalogue is here with reduced Canadian prices and an extra 7% discount on all items until June '08.

Sale-A-Bration runs from Feb. 1 to March 17. What does that mean? - Free stamps with a $70 order.

No better time to be Stampin' :)