From Adriel:
I saw this idea awhile ago on someone's blog (sorry, don't remember who you were!), and was able to find the template on SplitCoast. I love that the box is made out of one sheet of 8.5" x 11"
card stock and requires minimal cutting by hand. I just added some beautiful patterned paper to the front of the box for a little more interest, a scalloped edge and a ribbon that keeps the whole box closed. This box holds 6 cards and 6 envelopes (A2 size)! Check out the template
HERE and if you have any questions, feel free to ask! There aren't very detailed directions, you just kind of put it together. ;-)
The cards are made with coordinating CS (Baja Breeze and Certainly Celery bases), along with more patterned paper. They are very simple, yet elegant cards. I used a combination of 3 different stamp sets for these cards. The leaf image is from the current hostess set "God's Beauty". This is a beautiful set and worth hostessing a workshop for! The other sets are "Oval All" (in the current occasions mini) and "Fresh Cuts" (in the current spring/summer 2009 catalog). They all pulled together for a beautiful presentation! =)
I first stamped the leaf image in Kiwi Kiss ink (on the green) and in Baja Breeze (on the blue). I then stamped the leaf image in white kraft ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. I really like the effect of the more subtle leaf image and the white image as the focus.
The new scallop circle punch made dressing up my sentiments a breeze! I just recently got on the oval bandwagon and love that shape! =)
So, something fresh to show you today... even though I made it a week or two ago. I made another one in a different color scheme that I will show you another time. Bye for now! =)
I've been admiring all the beautiful colors that other stampers have created using the very popular "Watercolor Spread." So today I thought I'd play with color. What fun! No wonder everyone is crazy about this technique...it's simple, you get to play with color and the end results are successful and beautiful. I only have one 3x3 notecard that I finished using one of the flowers, but I took pictures of the flowers I made on the backgrounds that I think I'll make my cards with. If you haven't tried this technique, you really should because it's very fun! I know that others have tutorials and examples posted that they have shared with others, but I saw this technique on Patty Bennett's site: http://www.pattystamps.com/
Have fun and thanks for looking!
This is a special card that I made for a friend whose husband recently passed away. I found this paper that we'd had for awhile which fit perfectly, as it had words written on it about memories, good times, and remembering...very fitting. It's been a sobering reminder that our lives are but a vapor and eternity is only a breath away.
I just had to share this custom order coupon holder. I probably would've never put these papers together, but after I made this I had to admit that it made a very fun organizer. I didn't realize that SU's Rockabilly DS paper had such fun paper in it. The blacks are very cool...some have glossy stripes, like this one. This paper would make some very fun cards or projects. If you aren't into skulls, the back of the skull papers are red with white polka dots and the back of the other skull paper is the black with glossy stripes on it, like on the front of this organizer. Anyway, just thought you'd like to see how this turned out. Thanks for loo
I also textured a piece of Vellum. It would have been so much easier had I had the texture plate for the Big Shot, but I did the dotted texture by hand. This flower turns out really pretty. Just thought I'd share. Thanks for stopping by!
A friend of ours had a new little baby a few weeks ago, so I got out my hostess set "Punches Three" for this cute baby card. Thanks again for looking! 
One of the ladies that came to our SAS last month generously shared this Pocket Card pattern with me, and I really enjoyed creating this little book based on the pattern. Thank you, Susan! I changed the dimensions a little, so that I could include a gift card holder in one of the pockets. The basic pattern dimensions are: 5-1/4" x 10-1/4", scored at 4, 8, 8-1/4". My finished dimensions are 4-1/8"x5-1/4" and fits inside an A2 envelope. 
Here's a new Mother's Day card using the Fifth Avenue Floral Stampset and paper piecing. I love the soft grey and Barely Banana together. I used a blue accent and sponged Creamy Caramel around the edges to give it a Victorian and vintage look. The pearl embellishments give it an antique look, as well. Thanks fo
I thought this would be a fun project to share for a Monday. Maybe it will inspire you to create something fun this week. This is one of our newest coupon holders that we made last week. I love how the paper coordinates together. These paper designs are from Stampin' Up's DS Bella Rose paper. Have a 
Okay...Here's the last card I made using the same layout as the previous 2. Again, I used different DP, stampset and color scheme and it looks completely different from the other 2, except for the layout. This is a great way to make a bunch of cards to have on hand...spoken 