Moments In Lace Sneak Peek

For this card I used the sketch challenge CPS98 from Card Positioning Systems for my layout. All stamped images are sneak peeks from a new set that is set to be released on January 20th from Clear Artistic Stamps. The new set is called Moments in Lace. I used Stampin' Up cardstock and ink, gelly roll pens and Making Memories brads for a simple red and black wedding card.

The release of these stamps all revolves around a wedding that will take place on February 14th of this year. The couple became engaged on Christmas Day, so it's short notice, but they have a large family to help them pull it all together. Here is the lovely announcement that I received:


Stay tuned to the Cottage Studio blog of all of the most recent news on the wedding plans, as Belinda is close friends with the happy couple.

Sympathy Cards

Unfortunately, I have had reason to make a few sympathy cards in the previous weeks. Here are two that I just finished:

This is one that I made with the Intrigue stamp set from Clear Artistic Stamps. I used Splitcoast Stampers sketch SC209:


I made this next card using the Sympathy stamp set from Firecracker Designs:


Nothing fancy about these cards--just stamping and coloring with markers. I find it a challenge to make a card with visual interest without using very many embellishments.

Happy Friday!

She Might Be Looking For You!

Over at Clear Artistic Stamps, Belinda is starting a new program called Designer by Invitation Only. She is looking at blogs to find projects made using stamps from the company. If she likes your work, she might invite you to be a featured designer on the store site for a month. It's really just that easy, so why not give it a try? You can find all of the information HERE.

The first Designer by Invitation Only is Heather Strenzwilk. She made a lovely card that is displayed on the site, along with instructions. See it HERE. Great work Heather!

I wish to all of you a very happy New Year's Day.

Girlie Girls © Flip Up Book

I made a Circle Flip Up Book from a tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers that you can find HERE. I used two stamp sets from the Girlie Girls © line from Clear Artistic Stamps--Bubble Time and Hearts and Lace.

Here is the book unfolded:


And here is the book after it is all folded up:


If you would like to see photos of all of the pages, you can go to my gallery on Splitcoast Stampers by clicking HERE.

Have a good Tuesday!

Thanks Santa!

In my quilting group we did Secret Santa, which was so much fun! My Santa was Betty from TN, who sent me this gorgeous table runner. The hearts are embroidered, each one a different pattern. It's just breathtaking, the photo doesn't do it justice! She also gave me a pretty Bible bookmark. Thank you so much Betty!

Mom's Quilt

My first bed quilt! I've been working on this quilt off and on for about two years now, and just finished it two days ago. I gave it to my Mom for Christmas and she just loved it! The quilt is made of 20 different blocks, all from Quilter's Cache. I used different shades of blue and yellow, along with a white-on-white.

I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas.

We're On Vacation!

If you're wondering why you haven't heard a peep from me this week, it's because we are in Orlando having fun! But, of course, we take our computer everywhere and stay connected.

We are having lots of great "Kodak Moments" down here, it being the holidays and all. I thought I would share a few with you right away.