A Lollydoodle Assortment

The Lollydoodle Paper Packet, new in the CTMH Spring-Summer Idea Book,

include such fun and cheery colors and patterns!

My first and third cards include CTMH stamps; 

for the second and fourth cards,

I used Verve stamps.

The Lagoon Zippered Lace trim is a new product for Spring--

LOVE the look on card 1!

And one cannot ever get enough Shimmer Trim,

Houndstooth Washi Tape, or pretty Sequins,

also new Spring items!

These colors make me HaPpY!

Lovely For Always

I made this card for a special woman in our church family

who continually shows her servant heart

to everyone around her.

She is simply lovely

for always.

I used:

For Always paper packet

"Sweet & Lovely" stamp set (Artbooking bundle) NEW! Available August 1st!

Tulip red pleated ribbon

Ruby ink

Verve stamp (inside Scripture verse)

I'm trying so hard to wait patiently for my replacement Artbooking cartridge 

to come from Provo Crafts.

So while I wait, I'll keep finding fun products to use in my StudioJane

and dream of Artbooking projects soon!

One More Day!
On August 1st, customers may begin ordering
from the new Idea Book!
Check it out here on my online business site.
Click on the Shop tab.

Lucy CAS Card

Clean And Simple!

I used:
CTMH Lucy Papers, sheer sweet leaf ribbon, Complements Glitter Rub Ons, Mini Sparkles, Happy Birthday stamp, Sweet Leaf and Blush inks

Other: M-S butterfly punch, Verve Scripture stamp

I like to make the inside of the card pretty too -- it's always a nice surprise!

Heart 2 Heart -- Sharing My Favorite Technique

(double click to enlarge picture)

This week the H2H challenge is "Our Favorite Techniques" and it's exciting to see all the very special techniques the participants are using and sharing in their paper art!

I have SO MANY favorite techniques, and always appreciate learning new ones from my CTMH friends! So thank you, one and all!

I used the 3-D stamping technique to create this card for a teacher who is retiring after 40 years of teaching service! That long stretch in itself is so awesome, but in addition, he has served with DELIGHT and his students all know and appreciate that quality and commitment from him!

For a manly card, I chose Twitterpated papers and the chocolate and sorbet colors in addition to the touch of blue. I used the "Delight in Everything" CTMH stamp set. (Inside left, I used a Verve Scripture sentiment.)

To achieve a 3-D stamping effect, simply stamp first with the White Pigment ink. I stamped on the B&T paper oval. Let dry thoroughly. Clean the MyAcrylix stamps with a baby wipe. I used a hairdryer to ensure complete dryness.

Then stamp slightly off, for a shadow effect, with an ink color -- I chose Sorbet to go with the card's background color.

I chose not to stamp the stems twice, since I like them simple, the way they are in white.

To make the stamped flowers pop, I added itty bitty opaque pearls.

This is a very easy technique to use when you just want to enhance a card with some shadow-looking effects!

Check out ALL the awesome techniques at the Heart 2 Heart Challenges! You'll LOVE what you find there!

Mayberry -- Praying for You

Featuring ... a few of the new Mayberry paper colors and patterns in the Level 2 packet!

We have so many friends and neighbors who are ill or recovering from surgeries. Making cards for them is just one way I can bring them a little good cheer. I'm always thrilled when I find something in my snail mail other than a bill, aren't you?!

I used Close To My Heart items:

NEW Mayberry Paper Packet Level 2
Crocheted ribbon
Olive mini brads
NEW Smoothie & Honey ink pads
Olive ink pad
Corner rounder
Distressing block

Aspirations flower stamp

Other items: Verve Scripture verse and inside sentiment
Large scallop punch from Marvy

Thanks for visiting my blog & stop by again soon!

Make a Wish Clear Card

I played with the Cuttlebug again, embossing the clear acrylic cards, and used some of my paper stash and little Verve birthday stamps too in addition to the CTMH star swirls and CTMH ink.

Happy birthday to my blogging librarian friend Jane in SD! I hope to hear that your card survived the snail mail okay. And I hope you had a warm, happy celebration with your family and friends yesterday--and enjoyed your MLK holiday too!