Birthday Friend!

This is a card I made for my friend.  On a background of Baja Breeze cardstock, I stamped an image from Charming (Spring 2012 Mini) and sentiment from Teeny Weeny Wishes (2011-12 Catalogue).  It's embellished with scallop ribbon and linen thread, along with Tag and Itty Bitty punches.  The paper is Everyday Enchantment from the recently finished Sale-a-bration.

Summer Mini Sneak Peak! #3

I took inspiration from Simply Stampin' Challenge this week and inked images from the Charming stamp set (a recurring theme at the moment!) in the Spring Mini.  The ink effects are made using Stampin' Write Markers - a really great investment.  I'm using these more and more on my stamped images.  The punches I used were: Punch Blossom from the upcoming Summer Mini which I snipped and glued to create a 3D effect, along with the Scallop Circle and Small Heart.

These challenge blogs are a great way to get those creative juices flowing.  I've set myself a task to use these at least once a week!!