Baby Blossoms


Baby Blossoms and Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper…what an adorable combination! And what better embellishment on a card to a friend than a key? After all, good friends are one of the keys to happiness! Enjoy the first card I have made with this delightful set and paper!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • “Pop” it up! The “Label” from Sweet Blossoms was inked in Regal Rose and stamped onto Naturals Ivory card stock. It was inked again and stamped a second time onto Crumb Cake card stock. The “friend” section of the Sweet Friend sentiment from the Hello,You stamp set was inked using a Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker, and centered in the oval of the Crumb Cake label. The Crumb Cake oval was then snipped out and popped up onto the Naturals Ivory label using a dimensional. Hint: Use a Stamp-a-ma-jig to perfectly align your sentiment!

  • Two step stamping! The adorable Mini-Roses were inked in Regal Rose, and highlighted in Rose Red. For contrast, I stamped one in Crumb Cake with Soft Suede highlights.

  • Leaves! Tiny Leaves from Baby Blossoms were inked with Pear Pizzazz. An Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Marker was used to add veins and mid-ribs.

  • Buttons and Bows! A double bow was crafted from Rose Red and Always Artichoke Seam Binding. Layered buttons form a base from which to suspend a Trinket Key. Need to review my bow-making video tutorial? Just click Here.
  • Vintage charm! Basic Pearls accent the center of the roses and the Scallop Trim Border Punch.
So what do you think of the Baby Blossoms set? I wasn’t sold when I first saw it, but now that I have inked it up, I love the Label and the Mini-Roses. Of course, the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper is right up my alley!

The World’s Cutest Dog Treat House

Imagine my surprise when I received a box in the mail right before Christmas. It was from the talented Lisa Eisner, who had featured an adorable Dog Treat Box on her blog, Crafting with Princess Lisa. Of course, it was filled with a selection of gourmet dog treats for the Twins. I had mentioned to Lisa that I just loved it when I first saw it on her blog, but I would never have dreamed in a hundred years that Lisa would custom make one for the Twins. And that was not all that was in the box…Lisa, a Princess House consultant, thoughtfully included a beautiful Princess House Christmas ornament for me! Thank you so much, Lisa, for a wonderful day brightener! And the Twins send you Boxer kisses!
As always, your comments are so important to me. So please, let me know what you think of today’s card. And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…

Coming soon: Changes
Stamp Sets: Baby Blossoms (W 121927; C 122000), Hello, You (117118); Inks: Regal Rose (105211), Rose Red (101778), Crumb Cake (121030), Soft Suede (115657), Pear Pizzazz (119784), Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Marker (105113); Designer Series Paper: Springtime Vintage (121782—Occasions Mini); Card Stock: Naturals Ivory (101849), Rose Red (102544), Crumb Cake (120953), Soft Suede (115318); Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Trinket Keys (121892—Occasions Mini), Rose Red Seam Binding (121884—Occasions Mini), Always Artichoke Seam Binding (121000—Occasions Mini), Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding (122330—Occasions Mini), Neutrals Designer Buttons (119743), Subtles Designer Buttons (119745), Linen Thread (104199)

Pals Paper Arts Best Dressed List 2010


As 2010 draws to a close, it’s time to announce the Pals Paper Arts Best Dressed List. This is a collection of our 12 favorite paper creations from the Pals Picks throughout the year. One was selected for each month from our original weekly picks.

For the month of March, I am proud to announce that I selected this delightful card created by Karin Menghini. Karin’s card was a breathe of spring! I loved the assortment of buttons and the gorgeous Pretty in Pink bow. Of course, the paper-snipped grass landed this card on top of my favorites for the month!

WHO ELSE WAS A TOP PICK? See the rest of 2010’s standouts on the PPA Best Dressed List by CLICKING HERE.
See you tomorrow when I will be back with another Occasions Mini peek and the cutest little doggie treat box ever! Until next time…

A Peek at Nature Walk


I knew the moment I saw Nature’s Walk in the Occasions Mini catalog that I had to have it. Has this ever happened to you? You see a set and you know that it is the set for you? I think that there was just a certain vintage appeal for me, reminiscent of the artwork that you would find in turn-of-the-century science texts. Usually the more I use a set, the more creative I become with it. However, I hope that you enjoy the first card I have made with Nature’s Walk…I am already creating more in my head!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • Color Spritzer Tool dysfunctional? Try the Wonderfully Worn background stamp for a similar effect! I simply applied Soft Suede ink with a Brayer, and the result is instant “aging”! Hint: This technique is especially effective if you have difficulty squeezing the Color Spritzer Tool.
  • Framed! The new Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Framed Tulips, makes a delightful…well, frame…for your central image. Make the tulips “pop” even more by lightly brayering Soft Suede ink over the surface.
  • Tied up in knots! Crumb Cake Seam Binding takes on a different look when knotted with Linen Thread. And for a regal touch, add a new Trinket Crown!
  • The finishing touches! Distressed edges are easily achieved with a Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink. A Basic Pearl accents the eye!

How about you…is there a set from the Occasions Mini that is just calling out your name? I will be anxious to read your comments to find out! And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…

Don’t miss out on the event of the season when Pals Paper Arts unveils it’s Best Dressed List for 2010 on December 30th. See which of the previous Artist Picks makes the cut as the Best of the Best!



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Stamp Sets: Nature Walk (W 121925; C 121997—Occasions Mini), Wonderfully Worn (118533); Inks: Soft Suede (115657); Stampin’ Write Markers: Marina Mist (119679), Always Artichoke (105113); Card Stock: Soft Suede (119948), Baja Breeze (111352), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (121809—Occasions Mini), Sponge Daubers (102892), Brayer (102395); Glitz and Glam: Crumb Cake 1/2″ Seam Binding (122332—Occasions Mini), Trinkets Crowns (121891—Occasions Mini), Linen Thread (104199), Basic Pearls (119247)