Just a Note

Here's another card I created with a stamp I used while at Sheri's.  At Sheri's suggestion I used a piece of glossy card stock for the stamp. This was my first time using a glossy paper to make a card.  It is a little tricky to work with as it marks up and scratches fairly easily. However, overall I am pleased with how it looks, even close-up.

I'm learning something new each day I spend time creating.   I really love learning new techniques and Sheri is so sweet to share her tricks with me.  Thanks friend! 

Joyfully...Stephanye 

Smile

My  friend and neighbor Sheri received a few new stamps and dies in the mail and so I stopped by her place to see them Saturday.   Ended up spending a couple of hours at her house playing in her craft space.  Not sure how that happened; haha.  Such fun!  Sheri sent me home with the "smile" circles and here's what I created from the gift. Could be a "just because"  or "Smile, it's your birthday" card.   Looking forward to a full day of stamping, coloring and creating with Sheri.  Hopefully it will be soon!

Joyfully...Stephanye

ROAR

This card is for my grandson Micah who will be 2 years old at the end of February.  Where does the time go?  I'm still having a great time learning to use my Spectrum Noir markers. The lion stamp is one I've owned for some time but never used.  For me the markers have opened up a whole new way to use stamps and create vibrant images!  So much fun!

Joyfully... Stephanye

Happy Valentine's Day

I thought I would post one more Valentine's Day card since it is Valentine's Day.  I am not so big on the commercialism of the various holidays but having special occasions and making cards for those I love is a lot of fun!

This card is a little different in that I used a calendar page as the template. So, it is not really my own unique creation but it was fun to copy, cut, paste and recreate the picture into a card and since I'm not selling the card, that's okay! :)  My husband, the card's recipient, thought it was really awesome, which is all that counts! His love for me is just like the love in I Corinthians 13:7.  I am wonderfully blessed that he chose me.  He makes me happy!  

Joyfully...Stephanye 

Personalized Signature Stamp

I am so excited!  My first personalized signature stamp came in the mail today.  For the ten plus years I have been making cards I have always used a store bought stamp and signed my name on the line.  I thought is was time to create a personalized stamp.  I created the stamp through Vista Print's website. It was pretty straight forward to create and a more importantly a lot of fun!  So excited to use it. Hmmmm,  I wonder who will receive the first card with my new signature?  

Joyfully...Stephanye 

Celebrating Love & Friendship

Valentine's Day is a great time to celebrate love.  Whether its the love of a spouse, parent, child, grandchild, or dear friend it's all very special and something I never want to take for granted. To be loved is a priceless gift.

My sister Rachael is one of my best friends and I created this card for her.  I was really pleased with how it turned out. The heart flower is a single image that I stamped multiple times and then colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The sentiment is from a Hero Arts clear stamp set.  And one of the best things about showing love through card making is the recipient's response of, "pretty and sweet".   Love you Rachael!

Joyfully...Stephanye

Showing Love

What I really enjoy about card making is the love that is shows the recipient. My husband's co-worker just lost her father in-law and right now she is really grieving.  Giving her a special card with a heartfelt note written on the inside shows how much we care.  While the occasion for this card is because of a death, there is joy in its making as it brings some comfort to a hurting friend.

Joyfully...Stephanye