Hello, Goodbye...

Today's post is a meshing of "Hello" and "Goodbye"...
Confused?  Well, here's a bit of explanation:

"Awash With Flowers" is a new stamp set from upcoming 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog! :)

Barely Banana and Almost Amethyst colors will soon be retired! :(

















If you love this set & want to get your hands on it right away, BEFORE July...I've got great news! You may purchase it right NOW from me (Stampin' Up), until the end of the month! :)  Also...4 other 2-step stamp sets are on sale for 20% off!  (See sidebar)...Contact me today to place your order! :)

Well, whatcha think?  Do you like this card?
Due to lack of comments yesterday, I see that everyone must agree with me on yesterday's post, lol

REMEMBER, today's the last day to win my 25,000 Hits BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY !! (click on blue)  Comments open until 11pm PT tonight!

The Small Print (All Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Awash with Flowers
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Gray, Barely Banana, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst
Accessories: 1/4" celery gg ribbon, Eyelet border punch, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

PS Technique Sample #5

This is my 5th and final post of example showing you the Polished Stone Technique!  I hope you enjoyed my Video Tutorial, and all 5 of my samples (April 1-5)! :)

Though today's is not my favorite, I still want to show you, because it shows a different way to use the technique.  Until this point, I've used it as a backdrop or as a layer. Today...it'll be a focalpoint! :)

















It's pretty soft...a little difficult to see...maybe click on the pic for a better view of the butterflies themselves. :)

Like I said, it's not my fave card done with this technique, but I like the idea of it. :)  This sweet soft card could be used for a baby, dedication/baptism, little girl's birthday, Happy Spring...oh, the possibilities are endless, really. :)

Instead of using the Polished Stone piece as a backdrop or layer, I punched it out with Stampin' Up's Butterfly Punch!  The colors I used are from the Soft Subtles color family: Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, and Barely Banana.  I used the Eggcellent Eggs kit (Occasions Mini) for the bodies, and the beautiful pink satin ribbon is from the mini, as well. :)  YAY!

I used the SU Big Shot Texturz plate "Perfect Details" for the subtle criss-cross embossed background you see, to make it a little *more* than just plain white. :)

Well, what do you think?

The Small Print (All Stampin' Up!)
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Whisper White, Glossy White
Accessories: Butterfly punch, Eggcellent Eggs kit, Reinkers (PP, AA, BB), Pretty in Pink satin ribbon, glue dots
Other: Rubbing alcohol, Cotton balls
Technique: Polished Stone

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

PS Technique Sample #4 - EASTER!

CHRIST THE LORD HAS RISEN TODAY, ALLELUIA!!
Happy Easter to you!
I pray that you grasp the gift He's given to you, with your whole heart!  Thank you, Jesus, for what you did to save us!

I'm so excited to go to church this morning...can't wait to join in praise!  I really hope we sing the song below...it just doesn't seem like Easter without singing this old, familiar hymn!

















This again uses the Polished Stone Technique!  See my video HERE for the how-to on this great technique! :)

Again, I kept the layout and embellishment simple...no need to distract! :)  The colors I used were Old Olive and Summer Sun...the Olive layer behind daffodils from "Abundant Hope" are up on dimensionals (of course). :)

Here's the hymn I was speaking about...please click, pray, and maybe...SING along! C'mon...you know you just wanna belt it out along with 'em! :)



The Small Print (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Abundant Hope
Ink: Basic Gray
Cardstock: Old Olive, Whisper White, Glossy White
Accessories: Polka dot EF, Aquapainters, Ink lids (Old Olive, Summer Sun), Old Olive satin ribbon, Dimensionals, Reinkers (Old Olive, Summer Sun)
Other: Rubbing Alcohol, Cotton balls
Technique: Polished Stone

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Easter Daffodils

Well, hello there!

Just in case you've been wondering where I've been...(lol)...I've been spending a lot of my time preparing for a party/workshop this week, so I haven't had much "extra" time for making something to post.

HOWEVER, today I remembered something I made awhile back and planned on posting on Easter. But then I thought...what if people want to MAKE this card for Easter/Spring?  If I post it on Easter, and they don't have the set, they're stuck! :)  BUT, if I post it a little early, they have time to order it from me and make cards in time for Easter! :)

Well....here it is in it's all it's simple glory... :)

I just love the cheeriness of beautiful yellow daffodils in the Spring, and the significance of new life all these flowers bring!  Ours are up, and just waiting to burst open...I can't WAIT! :)

Just curious about something...Do you know who can give YOU new life?  I'll give you a hint: it's what Easter is all about! (not the Easter Bunny)...

Colored with my reinkers and aquapainter, popped up on dimensionals, and the bg is embossed with SU's embossing folder, Finnial Press....both stamp sets used are in the Occasions Mini catalog! :)

Well, what do you think?

The Small Print (All Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Abundant Hope, Well Scripted
Ink: Basic Gray, Old Olive
Cardstock: Shimmery White, Old Olive, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Finnial Press EF, Scallop oval punch, White organza ribbon, Dimensionals, Aquapainter, SU inks

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal