KRISTINE CREATES

FEBRUARY CLUB CARDS

2012-02-04T19:59:00.000-08:00

Stamps by "My Cute Stamps"

Idea came from Splitcoast Stampers gallery

VALENTINE CARD AND TREATS

2012-01-28T14:18:00.000-08:00

These are projects we did at my friend Claudia's house. Love them!

JANUARY SCRAPBOOKING NIGHT

2012-01-25T18:51:00.000-08:00

It was my turn to host Scrapbooking Night. Here are the two projects I presented. One is a checkerboard pattern and the other is a stripe pattern. Simple but cute!

DOLLAR STORE DESIGN: New Year's Centerpiece

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

DECEMBER PROJECTS

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Handmade wreath I gave as a gift for a Secret Santa exchange.

This is the scrapbook page I had my friends create for our scrapbook night.

Club card for December. Stamps by amuse studio.

Treat bag with card topper for December club.

CHRISTMAS STAMP-A-THON

2011-11-27T16:16:00.000-08:00

Every year my friend Claudia invites all her card-making friends over the Saturday after Thanksgiving to have a Christmas stamp-a-thon using all her stamps. Here are some cards I made this time around. The last two I finished at home with my own stamps.

MORE THANKSGIVING CARDS!

2011-11-12T21:31:00.000-08:00

Stamps: leaves by Stampin' Up!, sentiment by inkadinkado

NOVEMBER CLUB CARDS

2011-11-12T12:55:00.000-08:00

Stamps: tree by studio g, leaves and pine cone by Stampin' Up!, sentiment by inkadinkado

Stamps: "November" by Recollections, leaves by inkadinkado

Embellishment: leaf gem by Studio 18

OCTOBER 2011 SHOEBOX PARTY!

2011-10-29T15:02:00.000-07:00

This is the card I brought for everyone to make.

"GOOD FORTUNE" CARDS

2011-10-19T17:20:00.000-07:00

Stamps: Asian girl and bamboo by a muse studio, good fortune set

sentiment by The Angel Company

Stamps: Panda, bamboo and sentiment by a muse studio, good fortune set

Stamps: Lantern by Stamp Francisco, sentiment unknown

OCTOBER CLUB CARDS

2011-10-15T12:33:00.000-07:00

Stamps: pumpkin from Recollections, spider from inkadinkado

Stamp: pumpkins by Rubber Stamp Concepts,

Twigs Primitive Collection - Pumpkin Harvest

Patterned paper: Making Memories - Spook Alley paper pad

SEPTEMBER CLUB CARDS & PROJECTS

2011-09-03T22:00:00.000-07:00

Stamps: pumpkin and cat by inkadinkado, "BOO!" by Craftsmart

Patterned paper: Making Memories "Spook Alley"

Stamps: cat, web and spider by inkadinkado

Patterned paper: Making Memories "Spook Alley"

Stamps: beehive from Stampfrancisco, bee and sentiment by The Angel Company

Patterned paper: K&Company

Punches: border and flower punch by ek success

Seed Pack Template: jersgirl.com

Mason Jar Template: houseofstirfry.com/chia

Sentiments: "Savory" Cricut Lite cartridge

Other: rick-rack adhesive ribbon by American Crafts

CARDS WITH RECYCLED CALENDAR IMAGES

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All stamps by The Angel Company

AUGUST CLUB CARDS

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JULY CLUB CARDS

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Stamps by inkadinkado.

Pen nib stamp from stampfransisco. Sentiment created using an alphabet stencil. Post card and grapes images from The Graphics Fairy.

DOLLAR DESIGNS: Seashore Centerpiece

2011-06-27T16:52:00.000-07:00

The vase and sand came from the Dollar Tree store, shells were free since I collected them from the seashore. The branch was a found object and the starfish shape was created using a dollar stamp from Michael's.

Directions: To assemble the centerpiece, start by placing the branch in the vase. Hold it in the center while you add the seashells. Then, still holding the branch, add the sand. Now you can decorate with any kind of ornaments.

JUNE CLUB CARDS

2011-06-04T09:44:00.000-07:00

Stamps: flower collage by The Angel Company, floral sprig by inkadinkado

Embellishments: jute rope by Canvas Corp., glitter dot by Recollections, dragonfly eyelet by Eyelet Outlet

All stamps by Artful Inkables

NURSE'S DAY, MAY 11

2011-05-10T18:37:00.000-07:00

I made this card and treat bag for the nurse and FASA at my school. May 11th is School Nurse's Day!

Vintage nurse image is from nurse-entrepreneur-network.com, and I made the tiny clipboard from a thin sheet of cardboard, scrapbook tab and a trimmed, lined tag.

MAY CLUB CARDS

2011-05-07T15:23:00.000-07:00

Stamps: "soar" butterfly by studio g, script background by inkadinkado

All stamps by inkadinko

B-DAY CARD for LUKE

2011-04-22T16:42:00.000-07:00

My cousin's little boy, Luke, celebrated his 4th birthday this month. I found a baby picture of him and made a black-and-white copy of it, lightened it a bit and add some touches of color with colored pencils.

APRIL CLUB CARDS

2011-04-15T08:56:00.000-07:00

Great way to use up your paper remnants - a.k.a. "scraps"

BIANNUAL SHOEBOX PARTY!

2011-04-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

April 1st was the biannual shoebox party which is always the night before the Rubberstamp & Scrapbook Expo. All card club members in attendance made ten cards each. Here are the ones I got to make. The first card is the one I brought for others to make.

MARCH CLUB CARDS

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MASCULINE CARDS

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stamps: bicycle by Stampfrancisco, sentiment by studiog

stamps: sock monkey by The Angel Company, sentiment unknown

stamps: dog and sentiment by K.I. Memories

stamp: bicycle by Sandylion

stamp by inkadinkado

stamp: hibiscus by inkadinkado

DOLLAR STORE DESIGNS: Wall Basket

2011-02-25T16:23:00.000-08:00

The items I used to create this wall basket decoration were purchased at the Dollar Tree. I just couldn't think of a different idea for a dollar design from last time, hopefully I'll get some new ideas for the next one. I call this, "A Touch of Spring!"

STAMP CAMP at ANGIE'S!

2011-02-13T13:32:00.000-08:00

This Saturday was Angie's StampinUp! Stamp Camp with the theme of cupcakes. We made ten card projects. All stamps, inks and punches are by StampinUp! Look for Angie's blog on my list called "Living, Laughing and Loving."

FEBRUARY CLUB CARDS

2011-02-05T16:40:00.000-08:00

stamps: robot and pinwheel by Sandylion, sentiments by The Angel Company

inside of card

stamp by studio g

8X8 SCRAPBOOK PAGE FOR CHLOE

2011-01-30T11:08:00.000-08:00

My niece, Chloe, is celebrating her birthday today! I made her an 8X8 scrapbook page of a Christmas photo I took of her in December. She and her cousin, Aubrey, were in charge of decorating the Christmas tree. Happy Birthday Chloe!

CARD CLUB PROJECT

2011-01-17T11:13:00.000-08:00

Valentine Treat Card

I hosted card club for January and had everyone make this card. I found the template for the lips card at papercraftsmag.com. I also had them decorated a coordinating CD envelope to go with their card. All stamps used are from inkadinkado.

PRETTY VALENTINES

2011-01-15T15:29:00.000-08:00

Background paper and ribbon are recycled. Victorian lady image printed on acetate. Sentiment from inkadinkado.

Patterned paper is recycled from a journal. Vintage image of lady is printed on acetate. Flowers from Hero Arts and Flora Doodles

All elements except card base are recycled materials. Sentiment from studio g.

DOLLAR STORE DESIGNS: Winter Wreath

2011-01-02T16:37:00.000-08:00

Now that the holidays are over, I thought it was a good time to create a winter wreath. All supplies were bought at the Dollar Tree. The white roses have irridescent glitter on them as well - for that winter snow sparkle effect!

VARIOUS CARDS

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DECEMBER CLUB CARDS

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Stamps: Wine & grapes by Studio g, "Celebrate" by inkadinkado

Stamps: Medallion by Studio 112, "Noel" by inkadinkado

SCRAPBOOK PAGES: Into The Woods

2010-11-24T18:59:00.000-08:00

This is the two-page layout I had my friends do for our monthly scrapbook night. It can be adapted for any season: Use fall colors and add leaves or acorns in place of the ornaments, or use bright colors for a summer camping trip layout - use your imagination!

WEDDING CARDS

2010-11-20T17:29:00.000-08:00

As I was sorting through my boxes of cards I realized that I don't have any congratulatory wedding cards. I got the ideas for the wedding cake card from the Splitcoast Stampers gallery and the wedding dress card from the Paper Crafts magazine's Go-To Sketches.

NOVEMBER CLUB CARDS

2010-11-13T13:47:00.000-08:00

Stamps: diamond pattern by studio g, postoids by The Angel Company, script background by inkadinkado, and botanical flower by Stampin Up!

Template can be found at stampington.com

CARDMAKERS SHOEBOX PARTY!

2010-10-31T16:53:00.000-07:00

On Friday, October 29, the biannual Cardmakers Shoebox Party was held. We had a handful of card groups represented. Here are the 10 cards I got to create that evening - plus the one I brought for people to create (the 1st card).

mine :)

POODLE SKIRT 2!

2010-10-29T15:01:00.000-07:00

Here's the second poodle skirt I made. This one is for my friend to match her little girls for Halloween!

50's POODLE SKIRT

2010-10-24T18:28:00.000-07:00

My friend asked me to help make her daughter's Halloween costume as she and her little sister wanted to be 50's girls. Here is the finished poodle skirt I made using a McCall's "At The Hop" costume pattern. The leash is silver glitter glue and the poodle is an iron-on applique.

TRICK or TREAT!

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Halloween Candy Jar/Photo Holder

I made three of these - one for each of the secretaries at work. It includes: Halloween colored candies, glass bottle with cork, large gauge florist wire, and Halloween bat and message.

OCTOBER CLUB CARDS

2010-10-09T14:31:00.000-07:00

Stamps by inkadinkado

Stamps: Frankenstein by Craft Smart, spider web by inkadinkado

More Halloween Cards!

2010-10-02T13:30:00.000-07:00

Stamp: "Eek" spider by Craft Smart

Stamps: pumpkin by inkadinkado, "October" by Recollections

Stamps: Fluffles the Cat by Stampendous, "BOO" by Craft Smart

HALLOWEEN'S A'COMING

2010-09-25T10:04:00.000-07:00

I Love Halloween!! Now that I have all my Halloween cards ready to send out I have to replenish my stock. Here are some new ones I created. Check back for more Halloween creations!

Stamps used: inkadinkado and Recollections

SEPTEMBER CLUB CARDS

2010-09-04T13:31:00.000-07:00

All elements created from Cricut cartridge, "Lovely Floral"

Stamps: wellies and grid pattern by studio g, sentiment by inkadinkado

Metal dots embellishments from COLORBOK

SCRAPBOOK PAGE: Siblings

2010-08-25T20:10:00.001-07:00

DOLLAR STORE DESIGN

2010-08-21T07:52:00.000-07:00

SEED PACKET BOUQUET

Materials: 5 seed packets, 5 straws, tape, green scrap paper, small container, florist's foam, ribbon, glue dots.

Instructions:

1. Attach straw to each seed packet with tape.

2. Fold green scrap paper and cut leaf shape, extending out from the fold. Wrap one or two leaves around each straw and attach with glue dots.

3. Press florist's foam into container - it should not be loose.

4. Tie ribbon around container and secure using glue dots.

5. Stick stems into foam to arrange the "flowers."

6. Shred green paper in a paper shredder and add the "grass" to the container to hide the foam. You can substitute Easter grass if you wish.

(** Make as many "flowers" as you want for a bigger or fuller bouquet **)

ROMANTIC DISPLAY

2010-08-14T19:54:00.000-07:00

Stamps: column by TPC Studio, lady postoid and shoe source unknown

Paper: Me & My Big Ideas "Destination Paradise" collection

Other: corner flourish rub-ons, pearl brads, paper art flowers

by Hero Arts, watercolor pencil, Stickles in Star Dust

ARTWORK

2010-08-06T13:23:00.000-07:00

I've had a couple requests to post some of my paintings since some people don't have a facebook account to view them there. Here are some examples. I mostly use acrylic paint on canvas or canvas paper. Average size is 24" x 36". You can see more if you go to the January 2009 link in my blog archive on the left side of this page.

AUGUST CLUB CARDS

2010-08-06T13:03:00.000-07:00

Stamps by The Angel Company

Stamps by studio g

ATC CARDS

2010-08-02T17:06:00.000-07:00

More ATC cards to share....

"Purple Imagine" & "Create in Pink"

"Hello Lady" & "Vintage Rose"

"Blue Dream" & "Classy Autumn"

CARD CLUB PROJECTS

2010-07-28T17:38:00.000-07:00

I was hostess for the month of July in one of my clubs.

Here are the projects I had for the others to create.

I got the template for this recipe card holder from

Splitcoast Stampers. It's called a "Criss Cross Card."

(inside detail)

The idea for this card came from Paper Crafts

Go to Sketches magazine, volume 1.

2010-07-26T18:06:00.000-07:00

JULY CLUB CARDS

2010-07-23T13:17:00.000-07:00

DOLLAR STORE DESIGNS:

Floral Headband and Clips

I created this using the left over flowers from my last project.

I also added some jewels to the center of each flower.

2010-07-09T14:01:00.000-07:00

DOLLAR STORE DESIGNS:

Memo Board

Includes a pocket organizer, pen with holder, notepad and pushpins

2010-07-06T17:25:00.000-07:00

FANCY GATE-FOLD CARD: "Thank You"

Template from houseofstirfry.com/chia

Stamps: sentiment from inkadinkado, pom-pom flowers from studio g

Embellishments: Stickles glitter glue, ribbon

2010-06-25T13:30:00.000-07:00

SCRAPBOOK PAGES:

Port Defiance Park and Aquarium - Tacoma, WA 1996

Spring Mountain Ranch - Ash Grove Hike - LV, NV 2000

2010-06-24T15:29:00.000-07:00

METALLIC CHIPBOARD ALBUM

I had started this album a long time ago, then I misplaced it, and yesterday

I found it. I used metallic origami paper, various patterned paper, 3-D

stickers and stick-on gems and brads.

2010-06-20T19:26:00.000-07:00

DOLLAR STORE DESIGNS!

I thought I would start a new twice-monthly posting on things you can create from

supplies found at the dollar store. I made this wreath for only $5! Check back next

month for the next creation. Hope this inspires you to use your creativity and

imagination!

2010-06-19T12:42:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIEND!

I created this card for a friends birthday. Stamps by Studio g,

Stickles glitter glue, and Colorbox chalk ink in Olive Pastel

Here's a close-up of the tag inside.

"Happy Birthday" stamp by inkadinkado.

2010-06-16T18:17:00.000-07:00

SCRAPBOOK PAGES:

Long Beach,WA & Hawaii

2010-06-09T14:24:00.000-07:00

ATC CHALLENGE UPDATE

Just one more week to participate in my ATC challenge!

See my original post from June 2nd. Here are some more

cards to spark your creativity...

Titles: top left - "Imagine Travel", top right - "C is for Cat"

bottom left - "Incredible Summer", bottom right - "Bird on a Pedestal"

2010-06-03T22:00:00.000-07:00

Projects for Card Club

June was my month to host one of my clubs. Here are the

card projects I had my guests create.

Baby shower invitation

Stamps from Studio g, Hampton Arts and Stampfrancisco

Flapper Hat Card

I love making this card. I added some extra flair with feathers!

Template from imag-e-nation.com. Flowers were crumpled and

then distressed with sandpaper and a jeweled brad was added.

2010-06-03T21:41:00.000-07:00

CLUB CARDS for JUNE

Stamp from Ink Blocks - I pick it up at the Rubber Stamp

and Scrapbook convention. I used Crayola watercolor pencils

and a Marvy blender pen. Card is accented with copper brads

and edged with gold ink.

Feather stamp is from B & J's Art Stamps, fancy script

background stamp and sentiment are from inkafinkado.

I used the "brick wall" method that I saw on Splitcoaststampers.

ATC Challenge

2010-06-02T18:46:00.000-07:00

ATC Challenge!

Hey all my blogger friends! This is my first time purposing a challenge. I thought it would be good to use up some of my scraps and create some ATCs (Artist Trading Cards). I had never made them before and always wanted to. Here's your chance to create along with me! If you would like your creation(s) posted on my blog just send me pics of your ATCs and their titles to my email. I will gladly put them up for all to see. READY - SET - GO!

(ATC dimensions: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2")

(p.s. I may have a little prize for the most creative submission! Challenge expires on Wednesday, June 16.)

ATC Titles: "Fall Harvest", "Smile Pretty", and "Heaven Sent"

2010-05-29T19:40:00.000-07:00

SCRAPBOOK PAGES:

Joe & Kris, Great-grandma Mary, and Cadwallader Dedication

2010-05-22T13:22:00.000-07:00

VARIETY IN NEUTRALS

Bicycle and fish stamp from Stampfrancisco,

sentiments from inkadinkado

Horse stamp from Stampfrancisco,

sentiments from inkadinkado

2010-05-22T12:53:00.000-07:00

MORE CUTE DOLLAR STAMPS!

Claudia's "card-du-jour" from Friday's Club

2010-05-17T17:38:00.000-07:00

SCRAPBOOK PAGE:

"BABY BABY BABY"

I created this page for a co-worker who is having a baby boy.

Below is a close up of the baby ingredients - :o)

2010-05-15T16:53:00.000-07:00

BIB CARD:

Baby Boy!

Monkey stamp by Greenbrier, sentiment by Hampton Arts,

dot stamp by inkadinkado. I created the bib template myself.

2010-05-15T16:48:00.000-07:00

MAY CLUB CARDS

Stamps by Imaginisce

Stamps by The Angel Company

2010-05-10T18:08:00.000-07:00

POSTOIDS & FOLIAGE

I got the idea from one of my card magazines.

Just a blank card stamped with 2 colors of ink and add a few dimensional pieces.

2010-05-02T19:58:00.000-07:00

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Basket template came from Paper Crafts magazine.

2010-04-28T20:44:00.000-07:00

CELEBRATE!

Martini stamp by Studio g

2010-04-25T14:02:00.000-07:00

SCRAPBOOK PAGE:

"Cruising"

Pictures from the 2006 Motor Trend International Auto Show

2010-04-17T16:48:00.000-07:00

MORE NEW STAMPS!

I got these from the dollar bin at Michael's, plus,
I had a 20% off coupon. What a deal!

2010-04-16T21:25:00.000-07:00

MASON JAR CARD

"Best Wishes"

Mason jar template from houseofstirfry.com,

Sentiment stamp by inkadinkado

2010-04-16T21:20:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY @ CLAUDIA'S

"Hope"

All stamps from The Angel Company

2010-04-15T19:40:00.000-07:00

NEW STAMPS!

I found some cute stamps at Big Lots,

only 50 cents each! Can't wait to try them out

2010-04-04T14:44:00.000-07:00

SCRAPBOOK PAGES: Blast From the Past

I finally finished a whole scrapbook album! Here are the last three entries...

My brother and I plus two of our cousins - way back in '88

Me - back when I was a little fisherwoman.

The Nellis Air Force Base Air Show back in the early 80's.

2010-04-03T14:06:00.000-07:00

CLUB CARDS for APRIL

Stamps from inkadinkado, striped paper from DCWV's Indian

Summer - Fall stack, ivory vellum, brown and bright green cardstock.

Copper cardstock, sentiment from inkadinkado, vintage postcard

image used for lady, Fiskars texture plate, Perfect Pearls copper

powder, gold-flecked handmade paper, fancy-edge scissors.

2010-03-30T11:52:00.000-07:00

BABY ON THE WAY!

NOT ME! But I have a few friends who are expecting.

Stamps by Hampton Arts

2010-03-28T17:24:00.000-07:00

HOPPY EASTER!

Stamps from The Angel Company. I paper-pieced the eggs and car.

2010-03-28T14:07:00.000-07:00

CUTE LITTLE NESTING DOLLS!

Stamps: nesting dolls from Hero Arts, sentiment from inkadinkado

I used colored pencils, Sakura embossing gel pens and Stickles.

2010-03-20T15:35:00.000-07:00

MISC. CARDS

Claudia's "Card du'Jour." Baseball bunny and sentiment from The Angel Company

Tree from studio g and sentiment from The Angel Company

Tree and flowers from studio g, sentiment from The Angel Company

Hat stamp came from a set I got from a friend, sentiment from inkadinkado

2010-03-15T20:02:00.000-07:00

SCRAPBOOK PAGES:

Tubbs Hill & Through the Years

2010-03-13T16:42:00.000-08:00

SCRAPBOOK PAGE: Julie's Wedding

My friend Julie is getting married this March and I made this page as a

wedding gift. She can add a 5"x7" wedding picture to it. Hope she likes it!

2010-03-07T15:23:00.000-08:00

SHOEBOX PARTY CARD

I decided to do an Easter card for the shoebox party.

Stamps from inkadinkado, bubble edge-punch from Martha Stewart.

I attended the Rubberstamp and Scrapbook Expo at the Riviera and one

of the things I picked up was some Flower Soft. I couldn't wait to try it out.

Here I added it to the ladies bouquet. The stamp is from Stampfrancisco.

I colored her in with Bic Mark It markers and colored pencils.

THANK YOU CARD

Stamps: flower from Posh Limited, "Thank You" from inkadinkado

2010-03-05T16:19:00.000-08:00

CLUB CARDS for MARCH

In honor of Earth Day coming up next month: I used old maps

from National Geographic magazines, corrugated cardboard scraps,

enlarged and copied definition of 'earth' from dictionary onto back of

used paper, crumpled and antiqued it with old tea bags in water.

Stamps: leaf from Big Lots, earth from Stampfrancisco

I created my own bathtub template from a clipart image.

Stamp: 'splish splash' from a studio g beach set.

2010-03-03T19:41:00.000-08:00

SCRAPBOOK PAGE: SYLVIE

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SCRAPBOOK PAGES: CATS

2010-02-25T18:01:00.000-08:00

SCRAPBOOK PAGES

2010-02-19T14:07:00.000-08:00

JOY FOLD CARD

You can find out how to make this card at splitcoaststampers.com

I used stamps from inkadinkado, Versamark stamp pad in Dazzle,

Perfect Pearls copper powder, pearl stick-ons and Prima flowers.

This is the inside view.

Stamps from inkadinkado, Prima flowers and gem stick-ons.

2010-02-06T20:44:00.000-08:00

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Heart Pocket Card

I saw this pocket card in the Splitcoast Stampers gallery and created my

own template and decorated them in several different ways. Here are two

examples. Stamps: "Flying Fluffles" from Stampendous, hearts and "Be My

Valentine" from inkadinkado. Happy Valentine's Day to my friends!

2010-02-05T14:59:00.000-08:00

CLUB CARDS for FEBRUARY
Hedgehog stamp from studio g, tag die cut from Sizzix

Boy image from vintage postcard, bingo card from a create-
you-own website, shamrock stamp from inkadinkado

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THANK YOU

HELLO

IMAGINE

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SCRAPBOOK PAGE

"Live, Laugh, Love"

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SCRAPBOOK PAGE

"The Christmas Party"

MISCELLANEOUS

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Stamp by Rubber Stamp Concepts "Pumpkin Harvest" set

Skull stamp by Recollections, diamond stamp by Studio G

"One of a kind" stamp by Delta Creative

Hinge stamp by The Angel Company

Paisley stamp by Delta Creative

BABY CARDS, ETC.

2010-01-09T16:56:00.000-08:00

2010-01-02T11:56:00.000-08:00

CALENDAR PAGES

Created for my two monthly card clubs.

I have June for one and July for the other.