Old Fashioned Hello

I just love the look of this stamp.

Reminds me of my teen years when I spent

hours on a phone just like this chatting with my friends.

My mom use to ask "What could you possibly

have to talk about?  You just saw them an hour ago." 

LOL!

Flower Soft Challenge - Oriental Blossoms Papercraft Kit

For todays challenge I used Flower Softs Oriental Blossoms Papercraft Kit.  And I also made my own Flower Soft mix using Baby Pink, Pale Green & Polar White.  The first picture really shows the dimension of the Flower Soft but the second two photos actually show the colors a little better along with oval window I cut using the same spellbinder die that I used to cut out the image inside the card.  Hope you enjoy. 

Now head over to the Flower Soft Blog to check out the rest of the design teams creations & find out how you can participate in todays challenge. Thanks for stopping by. :)

Flower Soft Die Cut Dimensions Butterly Kit

For today's challenge we are using the Flower Soft Die Cut Dimensions Butterfly Kit.  For my creation I used Deja Views paper pack along with Stampin' Up Purely Pomegranite card stock & ribbon.  Very simple yet elegant, I think.  Be sure to check out the Flower Soft Blog for detailas on the challenge & see the rest of the designs teams creations.  Thanks for stopping by.

Call Me Any Time!

It's Wire Works time!  This has always been such a challenge for me but I think I am finally getting the hang of it.  It's funny I am constantly finding inspiration in everyday life objects & saying "Oh!  I can use Flower Soft Wires for that!"  So easily I am entertained.  Lol!  I thought this telephone stamp just screemed for a coiled wire.  And I love the way it turned out. 

Check out the rest of the design teams creations here.  

It is always so fun to see what every one else comes up with. 

Oriental Blossom Kit by Flower Soft

For todays challenge we are using the Oriental Blossoms Papercraft Kit from Flower Soft.

Here is my creation.  I also used Peony Pink & the new Daffodil Flower Soft.

To check out the rest of the design teams creations &

play along with this challenge please click here on the Flower Soft Blog.

Flower Soft New Colors

Today we are featuring the new colors available from Flower Soft.

I chose to use Cornflower.  I know, I know, it's a hydrangea.  Lol! 

But I thought this blue made a great hydrangea.  So pretty. 

Also available are Crocus, Daffodil & Old Rose.

Be sure to check out the rest of the designs teams creations here.

Mabel Lucie Attwell Stamps by Flower Soft

For todays challenge we are using the Mabel Lucie Attwell Stamps from Flower Soft.

To play along with the challenge please check out the details here @ the Flower Soft Blog.  Also, be sure to check out the rest of the design teams creations.

And some exciting news for Flower Soft . . .

Flower Soft will be featured on HSN!

Show Dates/Times: 5/10 at 5am & 5/11 at 12 noon Eastern Time

Both shows are titled: Scrapbooking

Flower Soft "Toppers"

Today we are showing Flower Soft Toppers or Stamps.  "Toppers" seems to be one of those words that a lot of people don't quite understand.  Think of it as a pre-printed image that is already colored in & ready to apply to the "top" of your card.  I'm a stamper at heart so at first I wasn't sure what I thought about making a card with an image that has already been "finished" for me.  But after joining the Flower Soft Team I must say I see the attraction.  If you need or just want to create some quickie cards this is definitely the way to go.  For todays project I used the Springtime Card Toppers.  I also added some Ultra Fine Sage & one of the new mixes,  Old Rose Flower Soft to complete the image. 

Happy Easter!

One of the Flower Soft Design Team projects for this month is called "Anything Goes".  I really wanted to use the Easter Fun topper for something this month so this is the one.  All I used was the adorable little chick topper, My Minds Eye paper, my Nestibilities, some ribbon & dimensional pop up dots.  Very simple but so appropriate for the season.  Hope you all have a Happy Easter!

Wire Works!

I must admit this challenge is not always the easiest for me.  I like using the Flower Soft wires but whenenver I am told I have to use something I feel such pressure.  For todays design I made a tree branch by coloring the wires with a copic & then adding some Ultra Fine Sage & Christmas Green Flower Soft for the leaves.  The little bird & sentiment are both from different Stampin' Up sets.  Be sure to check out the rest of the Flower Girls creations here.

Happy Spring!

For today's project I used the Flower Soft Bicycle topper along with the Sizzix picket fence die.  What a beautiful image and such a quick & easy creation.  I also used Lavender, Summer & Ultra Fine Sage Flower Soft on this project.  Please check out the rest of the Flower Girls creations here.

Birthday Cake Bella

I just love Bella Stamps.  I don't think I will ever get tired of using them.  I remember when they first came out I couldn't wait to get my hands on a selection of them.  This one is called cakeabella.  I used a couple different embossing folders, my nestabilities, copics & a touch a spica to the candle "flame".  Very simple card yet one of my favorites for a girly birthday.  The patterned paper is from My Minds Eye six by six packs, which I absolutely love.  I also used my copics to color the gem stones to match perfectly.

FS Borders

For today's Flower Soft Challenge we were to use Flower Soft to create a border. 

So here is my creation.

Isn't this little bunny the cutest?  And he cost a whole dollar.  Can't beat that!  I used Ultra Fine Sage Flower Soft on the Spellbinder "border".  I think it added a great touch to this cute little guy. 

Be sure to check out the rest of the Flower Girls designs here.

Valentine for a Friend FSC45

For my card today, I chose this image from Flower Soft because of the little girls red dress.  Not only is red my favorite color it also always reminds me of Valentines Day.  Be sure to check out the rest of the design teams creations here.  Thanks for stopping by.

FSC41 Think Snow

What says "think snow' more than this classy little image by Flower Soft?  I absolutely love this scene. I think because it reminds me of my Department 56 village that I put up every year for the holidays.  This is one of the 4 images included in the Christmas Snow Globes Card Kit by Flower Soft.  For this card I also used my Spellbinders dies, a Cuttlebug embossing folder, Ultra Fine White & Polar White Flower Soft & there you have it . . . easy peasy.  Now "Think Snow" & play along with this fun little challenge for a chance to win a jar of Ultra Fine White & a jar of Polar White Flower Soft. 

For all the deets hop on over to the Flower Soft Blog & also be sure to check out the rest of the design teams creations while your there.

FSC39 Talk Turkey (or any animal)

For this weeks Flower Soft Challenge, Talk Turkey (or any animal) you can see I opted for the "any animal".  I used the Flower Soft Hedgerow Friends Kicking Up Leaves topper & Nut Brown Flower Soft.  Isn't he the cutest?  I just love how the Flower Soft makes him look so real.  I recently taught a few classes in Centerville Ohio & attended a show in Cincinnati & could not believe I met not one, but two people in one week that actually owned Hedgehogs!  What a hoot it was to hear about these little creatures as pets.  Such fun stories! 

Please check out the Flower Soft Blog for details on how you can play along with this challenge & have a chance to win the Wine Buffs Paper Craft Kit from Flower Soft.  Happy Fall, happy crafting & good luck!

FSC39 Talk Turkey (or any animal)

For this weeks Flower Soft Challenge, Talk Turkey (or any animal) you can see I opted for the "any animal".  I used the Flower Soft Hedgerow Friends Kicking Up Leaves topper & Nut Brown Flower Soft.  Isn't he the cutest?  I just love how the Flower Soft makes him look so real.  I recently taught a few classes in Centerville Ohio & attended a show in Cincinnati & could not believe I met not one, but two people in one week that actually owned Hedgehogs!  What a hoot it was to hear about these little creatures as pets.  Such fun stories! 

Please check out the Flower Soft Blog for details on how you can play along with this challenge & have a chance to win the Wine Buffs Paper Craft Kit from Flower Soft.  Happy Fall, happy crafting & good luck!

FSC38 Black & Orange Challenge

First, I would like to say how happy I am to join the Flower Soft Design Team.  This is going to be so much fun!  Some of you may already know that I actually work in the office @ Flower Soft.  I may have even met you this past summer @ CHA.  I have also been a card maker for around 15 years, which is how I initially found Flower Soft.  I purchased my first jar @ a local show & have been a loyal fan ever since.  So now on to my first official challenge.   For today's Flower Soft challenge we were to use Black & Orange in our project.  Oh my gosh, I can't tell you how excited that made me.  I love, love, love  Halloween & all the decorations that go along with this time of year.  Fall is my absolute favorite season.  For my card I decided to use Flower Soft Ultra Fine Black to accent my cat.  I just love the effect this has & how it really makes him look "fuzzy".  It also helps showcase how Flower Soft can be used in so many more ways than just for flowers.  Don't get me wrong, I love flowers.  But sometimes it's fun to try something out of the "norm".  Please be sure to check out the other design team members @ The Flower Soft Blog.  Hope you enjoy & happy fall to all!

Bridal Shower Card

Here is a card I just made for a friend's bridal shower.  I just love the dress made from a spellbinders scallop circle die. 

 I also embossed the circle with an embossing folder for extra texture. 

A very simple card yet elegant I think.  Hope she likes it!

Non-Tradional Valentine's Day Card

Here is another non-traditional valentine card.  I think this was actually an

Anniversary card I made last year but it could be used for Valentine's Day too.   

Again, I love trees so this little stamp by Hero Arts is one of my favorites in my collection.