CHA Summer 2012 Sneek Peek

Hey everyone!

I thought I'd do a quick card share today and give you a peek at We R Memory Keeper's new Winter Frost collection.  I'll be back during the week with more fun projects from We R and Stampin' Up!

their embossed and chipboard stickers are so fun!

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For the Newlyweds....a unique wedding card

Hello!

A few days ago we received a wedding invite.  It was unique in that it was really graphic and trendy. Lots of font design going on. Navy chevron pattern at the top and the text alternated between the same Navy and a mustard-y, saffron-y yellow.  I loved it.  So summery, fresh, and simple.

If I remember right, my friend (the mother of the groom and also the flower designer) told me that Navy and yellow were going to be the colors at the reception as well, which would make sense to send out a coordinated invite, right? So I took the cues from the invite to create a wedding card for them.

I had been itching to play with my new SU! chevron embossing folder and the Blue Ribbon stamp set.
Let me just say a little about the embossing folder.  You get such a deep, crisp impression and I love that.  And the Blue Ribbon stamp set?  I think it's my favorite from the new catalog.  I'm sure you'll see more creations with that little stamp set very soon.

I used Midnight Muse (quickly becoming my new favorite blue) and Starfruit inks.  I love how they contrast with each other, making for a fun fresh feeling.  Makes me feel a little like boarding a boat and enjoying some cool sea air.  We could use some of that right now with our 100 degree temps and many fires blazing through our state!

I used one of my favorite inking/embossing techniques:  Gently press your ink pad into one side of the embossing folder, just inking the design.  Carefully fold it over your card front and run it through your Big Shot.  Inking and embossing in one!  It looks a bit distressed because I accidentally bumped the card before it went through, but it's okay.  It makes it match more now with the distressed image of the ribbon medallion.

Of course, a Cherry Cobbler embossed heart is an appropriate addition to any wedding card.

Oh yeah,  I also used the Itty Bitty Banners stamp set and coordinating Framelits.  Love those too!

Lots of texture and and layers.  I really, really like how this turned out.  I hope the newlyweds do too!

Watch for more of my Blue Ribbon and chevron creations in the near future!

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Quick Card

Hello!

Having a SUPER lazy summer day today.  I won't tell you that I'm still in my PJs....and that it's almost noon!  I have been productive, though, making projects for We R which I'll be able to share next month.

I made this card a few days ago using a new Martha punch that I think is so pretty.  Used old papers and embellishments from my stash.

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Somebody Pinch me!

Good morning!

It's finally time for me to share my super exciting news!...............................................

I am officially going to be published!

Every year, Paper Crafts magazine hosts the Stamping Royalty Card Contest and I am honored to say I won my tiara (seriously! A tiara! plus a huge prize package of goodies!)  My Valentines card will be published in their November/December issue!

Being published in their magazine has been on my bucket list for quite a few years and I'm over the top happy to be able to put a check mark next to that item!

You can visit Paper Crafts Connection to see the official announcement!

Thanks for joining me at the Table today! :)