BUTTERFLIES!

I downloaded the pattern for this card from the Paper Crafts magazine's website.

The possibilities are endless. They added a transparency sheet behind

the butterfly with the quote and some antennae but I skipped that

part and just stamped right on the inside of the card.

PETAL CARDS

These cards have 4 folding flaps and when open resemble a flower.

Attach grommets to 2 opposite flaps and tie closed with a pretty ribbon.

PRETTY LITTLE DRESSES

I downloaded the pattern for this dress card

from the Paper Crafts magazine's website.

They turned out quite beautiful.

DARK & METALLIC

I used dark-colored and metallic paper and cardstock,

stamp pads in gold and espresso, gold rub-on quote on

the first card, and recycled image of fairies from an old

calendar on the last card

Easter Cards!

These were made at my Friday card club at Claudia's house.

They turned out so cute I may try to make some more!

Thanks, Claudia, for passing along great ideas!

I'm A Winner!

Back in January I filled out the survey for Paper Crafts magazine's 5th anniversary issue. I got an email in March that said I was one of the winners, and soon, I received a Purple Cow Paper Trimmer in the mail. What a surprise! It has a straight paper cutting blade on one side, a detachable ruler, and 4 interchangable blades for free-hand or diagonal cutting of a straight line, wavy line, perforation and scoring. Yipee!

Violet

I had to include this recent photo of Violet. I caught her

lounging on my craft table. Silly kitty!

Baby-Mama Card

I used paper scraps, colored brads, "JOY" sticker, pregnant lady

stencil, green ink pad and fancy-edge scissors.

Angel Card

I used hand made paper, gold paper, silver and gold brads,

angel charm, sheer pink ribbon and "a thought for you" stamp

(inside detail below)