some cards to share...

Hello friends!!  Our nice sunny weather did not stick around... darn!  Oh well... being that it was gloomy out made it the perfect day to stay in and make some cards... so I did!!   Late last week I got the chance to meet my friend, Cindy, at Impress Rubber Stamps for a bit of crafty retail therapy and while there I purchased the stamp that I have used on my first card.  The color combo is based on the new Dynamic Duos colors of pink and aqua.  

 

When I saw the stamp I couldn't take my eyes off of it.  I wandered around the store and picked up a few other items, but I kept coming back to this stamp and talking about it.   Finally Cindy picked one up, handed it to me and said "here... just buy it!"  So I did, lol!!   Since it is a rather large image I kept the design simple.  I paired the stamp up with PTI's Tipped Top die and a sentiment from Taylored Expressions stamped on a little banner.  I added a bit of glitter to the hearts and then added the pink sequins.  

The second card was made using the Viva La Verve week 3 sketch and some patterned papers from the new My Mind's Eye Lost & Found record it! Heirloom 6x6 pad.  I used lots of different Verve stamps on this card (Surely Goodness, Brighter Days and On Occasion).   I thought I would try a little "out of the box" thinking on this one.  What I tried was an interesting idea, but not one I think I will duplicate any time soon, lol! 

Thanks for stopping by... looking forward to Monday.  I'm taking a little trip down south to Vancouver, Wa to meet up with my friend, Greta, for lunch and maybe a little crafty shopping!!

Supplies:  Card #1:  Cardstock:  PTI white; SU! Pink Pirouette; Stamps:  Impress and Taylored Expressions; Dies:  PTI and Verve; Ink:  SU! Pool Party; Memento Tuxedo Black
Card #2:  Cardstock: PTI kraft & cream; SU! Cherry Cobbler; Stamps:  Verve; Dies: Verve & Spellbinders; Ink:  SU! Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake & Close to Cocoa, Ranger Old Paper Distress Ink