Bouquet of Thanks

This pretty purple bouquet sent thanks to my parents.  Thanks for their gift of a kitchen and bathroom remodel for our home.  I colored the digi-print (compliments of Sheri) with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. My mom loves purple, just like her mom, my grandmother Miller did; well maybe not quite as much as grandma Miller but her bedroom is purple just like grandma's.

Joyfully...Stephanye

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