God's Special Art--PPA #196

May 20, 2014

It is a beautiful morning.  Today I am going to play in the Rotary Golf Tournament with three dear friends.  I don't even play golf, so it should be very comical.  Spending the day with these great gals will be fabulous!  Golf---not so much!  18 holes at that!  Oh dear-----  I know my craft room will be calling me name!!!

Ann's Clean and Simple Floral Challenge is perfect for Spring!  The  Paper Players Challenge gave me the perfect opportunity to play with one of my new stencils.  The Design Team's Cards are fabulous this week!!!  Stop by their site to be inspired!  These ladies amaze me every week!  

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Stampin' Up Products:

Paper:  Coastal Cabana, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe

Stamp Set:  Trust God, Secret Garden, Simple Stems

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Envelope Liner Framelit, Oval Scallop Punch (not SU), Large Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tim Holtz Stencil

Embellishment:  Pearls

I have really enjoyed playing with stencils the past few weeks.  It is fun to create your own Designer Series Paper.  No right or wrong---just what looks good to you!  :))

Please leave a comment and let me know what you think.  I do love to hear from you!!!

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Have a Terrific Tuesday!

Happy Stampin'! 
Claire

Peace On Earth--Merry Monday #109 and Just Add Ink

May 19, 2014

The sun is shining and it is a beautiful Spring day in Georgia!  It rained so much yesterday that I was smiling when I saw the sun today!

I was looking through a lot of challenges today and found the colors in the Just Add Ink Challenge and the Merry Monday Christmas Challenge would work perfectly together!  I love when that happens!  Now, I have one more card to put in my Christmas stash, too!  

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Baked Brown Sugar, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler Core'dinations 

Ink:  Versa Mark

Stamp Set:  Post Card, Believe--Papertrey Ink

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Vine Embossing Folder, Mosaic Punch, Heat Buddy, Heat Tool, Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments:  Garden Green Button, Linen Thread

Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.  It is so great to hear from you!

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Happy Stampin'!
Claire

Wish Big STS #20

May 19, 2014

Wishing my son, Joe and bonus daughter, Niki a very HAPPY sixth wedding anniversary today!  

I was thinking about Memorial Day rapidly approaching and it made me think of all the wonderful blessings in our lives.  I am so thankful for all the courageous men and women that gave their lives in order for us to live in America!  This card is in honor of everyone that has served or is serving our country.  My son is in the Coast Guard Reserves and I am proud of his service!  God Bless America!

This fabulous sketch from Seize the Sketch is perfect for my card.  The Design Team rocked the samples and Lee Ann and Rose must have been thinking a lot like me when they created their cards.  That is the greatest part of card making--how it can be changed in so many way!  I hope you enjoy my card today! 

Stampin' Up Products:

Paper:  Very Vanilla

Ink:  Night of Navy

Stamp Set:  Word Play

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Star Framelits, Window Frames Collection Framelits, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Authentique Collection Paper:  Pride

Embellishment:  Candy Dots, Blue Twine

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Wishing you a Marvelous Monday!

Happy Stampin!

Claire