A Simple Sympathy Card

I love "Toile Blossoms" by Stampin' Up, and I haven't used the stamps set in several years.  I got it out to make some CAS sympathy cards.  I used Momento Tuxedo Black ink and Snow Storm Smooth CS for the base of the card.  I really like the way this card came out.

Stamps:  Toile Blossoms
Paper:  Snow Storm Smooth, Speedy Cat Black Linen
Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black
Misc:  ribbon, ribbon flower, oval punch, scallop oval punch, charm

Thanks for taking a look at my card today!  I appreciate you stopping by.

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Violet Poppy

This card was made on Sunday for the Featured Stamper challenge over on SCS.  I love the simple and clean lines of this CAS card.  I think I'm going to make more of them for my February birthday cards. 

Stamps:  Bloomin' Beautiful
Paper:  Snow Storm Smooth, Speedy Cat Black Linen, violet from stash
Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black, Concord Crush
Misc:  Spectrum Noir Pens, pearls

I hope those of you in the South don't get hit too terribly bad by the snowstorm coming your way!  Stay warm and safe regardless of where you are!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Emboss Resist card and video tutorial

I made this card using the emboss resist technique.  The stamp set is "Be Virtuous" by MFP, aHC.  I really like how it turned out, and I may make additional cards like this, only adding a happy birthday greeting on the front.  I made a video tutorial on how to do the technique.  It's below the card details.

Stamps: Be Virtuous
Paper:  Snow Storm Smooth, Speedy Cat Black Linen by MFP, Strawberry Slush
Ink:  VersaMark, Momento Tuxedo Black, Strawberry Slush, Pool Party, Lucky Limeaid
Misc:  clear embossing powder, ribbon, MS butterfly punch, Spectrum Noir Pens

Here's the video

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed my card & video. 

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

New Get Well Cards

I was out of get well cards for work, so I made 2 of these this afternoon during the snow storm that we're having here in Northern Virginia.  I used my new stamp set "So Very Grateful" by Stampin' Up!  I colored the image with my Spectrum Noir Pens, and used the stamp set "Warmest Regards" for the sentiment.  I used my butterfly embosslits folder to cute out the little butterfly that I popped up
above the flowers.  Hopefully I won't have to use these anytime soon, but it's always good to have them on hand just in case!

Stamps:  So Very Grateful, Warmest Regards
Paper:  Snow Storm Smooth, Pink Passion, Yo Yo Yellow
Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black
Misc:  butterfly embosslit, Spectrum Noir Pens, Sizzix EF

I hope everyone stays safe and warm!

Happy Stamping!
Patty

First Christmas cards for 2014

I joined the Christmas Card Challenge over on Speedy TV so that I could get a jump on my Christmas cards again this year.  There will be a big prize at the end of the year for one lucky winner who completes their goal for 2014.  For my January cards I used the stamp set "Poinsettia Blooms" by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co  I used non-traditional colors for my cards.  I love pink poinsettias and so that's where I got my inspiration.  I colored the images with my Copic markers.  I used the same layout as my card from yesterday. 

Stamps:  Poinsettia Blooms
Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black
Paper:  Snow Storm Smooth, Speedy Cat Black Linen, grey, DP
Misc:  Copics, ribbon, pearls, nesties

I hope you'll join us for the Christmas Card Challenge! 

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Daffodils for Spring and a video

I made this card for today's Featured Stamper challenge over on SCS.  I used the stamp set "Daffodil Greetings" by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.  This is one of my favorite stamp sets! 

Stamps:  Daffodil Greetings
Paper:  Snow Storm Smooth, Barely Banana, Heidi Grace DP
Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black
Misc:  Spectrum Noir Pens, pearls, ribbon, nesties

Here's a video that shows how I made the card along with Sue W.'s  wonderful paper doll folder and cloth bag.    

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope everyone has a wonderful long MLK weekend!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Speedy Fox & Friends Blog Challenge~~Center Step Card

Center step cards are my favorite style of card to make, so I was so excited to see it as our challenge for this week!!  I used the stamp set "Works of Art" by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.  I really wanted to make a blue card for some reason, so my blossoms are blue, although I doubt you would find them in nature. 

Stamps:  Works of Art
Paper:  Snow Storm Smooth, Speedy Cat Black Linen, Island Indigo
Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black, Island Indigo
Misc:  Spectrum Noir Pens, enamel dots, washi tape

I hope you'll join us for this great challenge this week!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie