All demonstrators who went to Leadership 2012

received the MIXED BUNCH stamp set FREE. I used this set, along with the coordinating Blossom Punch, at my Blue Bonnets Class last week. My ladies made three cards and the box shown below.

Other products used: Big Shot and Stripes Embossing Folder, Melon Mambo card stock and ink, Perfectly Penned stamp set and Pearl Jewels.

A closer view of the card.

This is a great gift idea to have on hand for those unexpected occasions. Thanks for joining me today!

"Your body is God's instrument, intended for His work and for His glory." - Max Lucado

Stampin'Up! MERRY (retired) Stamp Set

My share today is the Christmas card I made for our granddaughter. The Santa idea came from my downline, Michelle.

Santa is made using the Blossom Petals Builder Punch. Go to Michelle's blog, simplycrafted.blogspot.com, for more details on how to make him. Below is the inside of the card.

"MERRY" is another one of those stamp sets that I just can't part with but I must say this is the first card I've made using it in awhile. I especially love the sentiment ~ think of Christmas, think of snow, think of Santa, ho ho ho! You'll notice on the front of the card, I used the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder and sponged the embossed areas with Blushing Bride ink. Then to make the Santa stand out against the white background, I ran Brushed Silver card stock through the Big Shot using the Snowflakes Set #2 Sizzlit.
Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit with me today. I hope to see you back here soon!

"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson

Stampin'Up! Textured Impressions EMBOSSING FOLDERS

Happy Friday! Hopefully you've had a great week and you enjoyed your Thanksgiving with family and friends. It's hard to believe 23 days from today is Christmas!

One of my friends back in the Carolinas' mother passed away so I'm sharing with you today the quick sympathy card I made for her using the ELEGANT LINES embossing folder.

I love the detail of this folder. You'll notice I added three Stampin'Up!' PEARL JEWELS. Once again, I think in 3s, 5s and 7s.
I hope I've given you some inspiration to get out your embossing folders and make some quick, simple cards. Thanks for joining me today and I hope you have a great weekend. Until next time, do something good for yourself and stamp daily!