Moved Nicole

Today I'd like to share a card that I made that was inspired by a sample in the new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog.  I needed a birthday card and thought the card on page 91 for Look Who's Turning was really cute.  I changed up the colors and the animal.  Here's my CASE of the card. I kept the design of the card the same, but changed the colors.  I used a chipboard 2 which I traced on tempting turquoise and cut out.  I was pleased with the results and will probably go back and make more in the same design with different colors.  I really liked the layering of the top note on a piece of card stock with the scallop border underneath.  These colors worked well together, and was the perfect card for a pool party!  Here's a close up. I will be rescheduling the class from last Tuesday that I had to cancel.  We had gotten a bad thunderstorm Monday night and lost power.  We didn't get our power restored until Thursday night.  It was a very...

I am doing a new series of classes called Technique Tuesday and Faux Mother of Pearl is the first class next week.  I saw Dawn Olchefske do a beautiful card with the technique and I knew it was one I had to try. Here are the two cards I came up with for my class. This first card uses the beautiful set Always Elegant on page 80 of the Idea Book and Catalog.  I paired Crumb Cake and Pink Pirouette for a soft look. In the close up you can see the shimmer from the faux mother of pearl effect.  In person it really looks beautiful and elegant. This picture shows both cards that we will be making.  The second card is done with the Easter Blossoms set that was offered in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I just love the flowers and thought they were perfect for the Mother of Pearl technique.       If you are in my area, Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio, you can go to my Demonstrator Website and check out my calander for a listing of classes that I'm...

This is a very exciting time of year, the NEW 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog is here!  To view the catalog you can click on the icon in the left column.  I also included the supply list for the projects in the catalog, just click the icon in the left column called Stampin' Supplies.  I am currently filling up my calender with parties for the new catalog, if you'd like to host a party and earn FREE stamps through the NEW Hostess Benefits Program, you can click on E-Mail me in the right hand column to set a date. Speaking of NEW, there is a NEW promotion to become a Demonstrator.  Only $99 to get the starter kit PLUS a bonus Christmas Keepsake kit!  What an amazing offer!  I would love to have you join my team!  Here's all the details. During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $185--comes with the following high-quality products: Easy Events Clear-Mount Set* Pennant Par...