Lovely As a Tree Convention Swap Share

Isn't this a beauty? I got it as a swap at Convention 2014. It uses the Lovely As a Tree stamp set. It is one of my favorite stamp sets ever! It is so versatile! It can be used for every season. It is definitely a Stampin' Up! favorite. It has been around and selling well since I became a demonstrator 10 years ago! I love how Demonstrator Terri Stewart used a masking tape to ink technique to get the stripes along the card. Just beautiful! Lovely As a Tree was paired with the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set for the sentiment. Colors/Inks used include: Pear Pizazz, Soft Sky, and Stazon Black. I am pretty sure I will be case-ing this one.




Lovely As a Tree stamp set (wood 128655) (clear 127793)



 Teeny Tiny Wishes (wood 128748 clear 127802)
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A Joyful Christmas Card to End the Year!

I can't believe it's the last day of 2013!!! I have so many things to be thankful for this year. One of them is the wonderful friends that I have in my life. One such friend is Helene. Isn't this card gorgeous? I was so excited to get this in the mail. It instantly brought a smile to my face. This beauty was sent to me from my friend Helene. Check out her blog HERE. I fell in love with it instantly! The dry embossed gold foil card stock really stole the show on this card and it works so well with the gold embossing on the poinsettia from the Joyful Christmas stamp set (131802). Adorable!!!! This is one of the few stamp set I did not get and wish that I had.

Here is another view of Helene's card so you can see the pretty pearls she added on the card. I love adding pearls and rhinestones to my cards too! I think they add that nice little extra touch that just completes any card.

Since it's the last day of the year, I thought I'd share a few more of my holiday cards with you, so enjoy!!

 Have you made any folder cards? They are all the rage. Here is my take on it. I saw this technique first from my second level upline and friend, Gail Murray. There are many videos out there to show you how to make with step by step instructions. All you need is an envelope punch (133774) and you are more than half-way there.

I love having a space to write a special note. I gave a few of these cards out to friends at work. I really love using washi tape. It goes on so easily and makes an impression. This card uses the Embellished Events (131984) stamp set and Sassy Salutations (132070) stamp set.

 This card I cased from a fellow stamper. It's one that I used for my Holiday card class. It was a hit! Everyone loved the gold border. It makes the rest of the card pop. Don't look too close or you'll notice my oops. This was the only one I had left to take a pic of. I gave the rest of them away. This card uses the Lovely As a Tree (128655) stamp set, which is a demonstrator favorite.

My last two holiday cards of the 2013 season to share feature the Festive Flurry (131778) stamp set and coordinating Framelit Dies (132193). I have had sooo much fun using this stamp set and die from cards to tags and even on scrapbook pages. Can't wait to share those with you in the New Year! Come and check back with me in 2014. Wow...2014!!!! Enjoy your last day in 2013!

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Maureen

Lovely as a Tree

Lovely as a Tree is a stamp set that I have admired from afar for quite some time. I love all of the images but held off on purchasing this stamp set...until now! I am so happy that I am now the proud owner of this stamp set. I had so much fun water coloring this tree. I pulled out my trusty blender pens. I am not a huge fan of water coloring but this was fun... and I like how it looks all colored in. I decided to place a rhinestone at the top of the tree. If I were to have a do over (ha-ha) I would have punched out a star to place at the top but time was not on my side when I made this card. Another add on, would be glitter. A bit of sparkle always goes well on a card.

Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree
Ink: Gumball Green and Chocolate Chip
Card Stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, and Snow Festival Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding and Rhinestones

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