Be My Valentine

Yesterday was wonderful.  Friends filled my afternoon with stamping, laughter, and great conversation.  Our monthly gatherings are a time to de-stress and enjoy the company of our "sisters".  It amazes me to think we've been doing this for over 10 years.  Some have come for just that long while others are newer to the group.  Regardless of who or how many attend, we are lovers of pretty papers, glittery embellishments, and one of a kind results ... kindred spirits appreciating our time together.

I crocheted hearts for everyone in a lovely coral to coordinate with these gorgeous papers.  They are from our newest collection being released in just a few days.  This sweet heart sits on up-cycled corrugated cardboard that has been brushed with paint and "glitterfied" with mica flakes along with Beau Chateau paper in soft shades of blue print shaped with the Decorative Label Punch.

The bow is made of Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon and hand dyed seam binding.  Decorative pins from Viola and a button with natural hemp are added for texture.

Finally, the banner is from Sweet Cake, a new stamp set in our Occasions Mini Catalog (there's a link over on the left if you want to see more).  The Chantilly Lace is beautiful with these papers.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I have more to share and will be back soon with another posting.  Until then ... enjoy your day!

I (heart) U

I've been away too long and it's so wonderful to be playing with my papers once again.  Life gets too busy sometimes without a moment to steal away.  Over the past couple weeks we've celebrated a birthday, attended volleyball clinics, made gifts for friends (shhhh) and enjoyed other family distractions.  I never tire taking my dears here and there ... watching them play with friends, challenge themselves with new adventures and achieve their goals.  I realize now that rock climbing is something for the young and brave at heart.

I am in LOVE with our new products in the Occasions Mini catalog.  There's a link on the left so you can see for yourself.  Here I inked up Sweet Cake in Real Red ink.  A bit of Dazzling Diamonds glitter and a heart (Small Heart Punch and Red Glimmer Paper) on top makes this cupcake "oh so sweet".

Red Satin Ribbon with Bakers Twine and a button is the perfect embellishment.  Be sure to add a heart shaped tag with a mini pearl for your Valentine.

Before I go let me take a moment to wish Ros the Happiest of Birthdays.  She's an "angel on earth" I tell ya'!  Stop by her blog to see the beautiful things she creates and wish her all the best.

Thank you for visiting with me ... it's so good to be back with you.