Anna-Mae's Valentine

Wow.... I didn't think Gina's daughter could be any MORE talented!! This set was designed by Gina's daugher Alicia K. How cool is that? My kids just LOVE this set.... even my almost 15yr. old son thought it was cool... and he NEVER thinks my stampin stuff is "cool".

The background is really the paper. Gina sent me these sheets that are designer paper all cut and ready for cards! This piece had the frame around it and ready to go. The little heart tattoo on her arm is a little heart bobble sticker along with the ones around the frame and the bigger one at the bottom. I stamped the big heart with Stazon with another stamp from the set.




I had a really hard time getting a good photo of the tin, but it does look cool IRL. The background inside the tin is another one of those cool sheets... I just trimmed it a little and glued it in. I stamped Anne-Mae with White Stazon and colored her in from behind with Sharpie markers. Again, you see those cool bubble like hearts that couldn't be easier to peel and stick on. The tin is also from Gina K. Designs... I love that it has a bigger window on the top. Fun stuff from Gina K. I've had so much fun being a guest designer for her. I think they are announcing the new team of guest designers soon!!

Here is the recipe for the card:

Stamps: anna-mae's valentine
Paper: Regal Rose, Close to Cocoa, Real Red, Designer Sheets
Ink: Burnt Umber Palette, Stampin Write Markers, Copic eSsentials, Black Stazon.
Other: Heart Bubbles, Sakura Glitter Pen.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes yesterday!! I had a super day!! Hope the rest of your week is AWESBOMB! :)

~Cambria

Baroque Motifs Gate Card

I've been wanting to try something with the gate fold ever since my Scor-pal arrived. Today, my dear friend Leslie pushed me over the edge. Click here to see her beautiful creation. Click here for directions to the gate fold.

I modified it a little by trimming off the flaps a bit and then scoring again and folding in the opposite direction.... then sewing. :) I had a question about what I do with the ends after sewing. For me, it depends on if you see the back side when you open the card. If I'm sewing on just a front piece (that will be glued to a card base), I just tape them with a small piece of scotch tape, or run my mono across the ends before I stick it down. If you are going to see the stitching when you open the card, I pull the little loop in the very last stitch from the back and then tie it in a small knot. Make sure you give yourself enough extra thread when you begin and at the end when sewing.

The front piece is only attached on the left side. There is a small notch above the card stock over the Build a Brad that holds it closed. I made both notches (there is another at the top where the ribbon is tied) with the half inch circle punch.

Like Leslie... this card is made with Stampin'Up!'s double sided designer paper. With the insert in the middle, it's very sturdy. The scalloped inside is a white scallop postcard from Stampendous. I don't know if they still make them. I found a whole package in a drawer upstairs that I've had for years. They are perfect for the inside of cards.... I'd love to have more.

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Brighter Tomorrow
Paper: Ginger Blossom Designer Paper, Very Vanilla, Groovy Guava Textured and plain card stock, River Rock, Ruby Red, Stampendous Matte White Scallop Postcards.
Ink: Mellow Moss, Groovy Guava, Ruby Red, Handsome Hunter, Versamark
Other: Round Scallop Punch, 1/2 Circle Punch, Round Rhinestone Brads, Build a Brad, Crop-a-dile, Groovy Guava Stitched Ribbon, Crafter's Tool Kit, Janome Sew Mini, Scor-Pal.

Have a super day everyone!! My family is taking me to dinner tonight for my birthday! Yeah.... no dishes!!! As always, thanks for stopping by!!

~Cambria
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Happy Heart Day

I had to make one more card with Beate's weekend sketch.

The little mouse is up on his tip toes to give the elephant a big 'ole hug! I just cut the mouse out with my paper snips. The paper is the new Bali Breeze designer paper from Stampin'Up!. And, believe it or not, it's faux stitching with my Crafter's Tool Kit. :)

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Heart to Heart (You can get this set in the Valentine Bundle)
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Bali Breeze DS Paper.
Ink: Basic Black, Stampin'Write Markers, Copic eSsentials.
Other: Crafter's Tool Kit, Pink Gingham ribbon, Dimensionals, Corner Rounder Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Two-Way Glue Pen, Scor-Pal.

I'm off to renew my driver's license tomorrow am... wish me luck. I always take horrible photos. Oh... I dread it. Big girl panties.... I know. :)

Thanks for stopping by!!
~Cambria

Fun to Be Floral

Did you check out all the sneak peeks this week over at Lizzie Anne Designs? Don't you just LOVE all of them? I can't wait to play with Out of this World, In the Meadow,... OMGosh, In the Treetop, oh shoot... I just want them all! One more released tonight.... don't miss it! :)

I have to say, that one of my all time favorites from the new releases is this one... Fun To Be Floral designed by Joslyn Nielson. I'm such a sucker for flowers sets, and this one has such a great variety of cool, unique flowers.

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Fun To Be Floral, Simply Sentiments. (Lizzie Anne Designs)
Paper: Basic Gray, Groovy Guava, Whisper White, Groovy Guava Designer Prints and Textured card stock, Purely Pomegranate (all from Stampin'Up!).
Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Groovy Guava, Copic eSsentials, Palette Noir Black.
Other: Dimensionals, In Colors Stitched Ribbon, Round Scallop Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch.

One more day and all these cool new releases will be available!!!

Hope you all had a great weekend. I sure did! The kids go back to school in the morning. Averie can't wait to go back and see her friends and her teacher... the boys... well, they aren't so excited. Thanks for stopping by!! :)

~Cambria

How Sweet It Is....

These cards are both for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #29. LOVE her challenges!!

Want to see more of this sketch?
Check out these awesome blogs:

Charmaine Ikach
Jenn Balcer
Laurie Schmidlin
Lori Craig
MaryJo Albright
Sharon Harnist


This stamp set is a new set by Gina K. Designs. It's dear to my heart. If you haven't heard about Gina's Stamps for a Cause, please check it out. How Sweet It Is, was created to raise money for research to help children and adults who suffer from Diabetes. My Grandmother has Diabetes, as well as some of my dear friends. How cool that you can purchase a stamp set and help a cause at the same time. Thanks Gina!

The Recipe:

Stamps: How Sweet It Is (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Heidi Grace Designer Paper.
Ink: Black Noir Palette, Pure Color Pencils, Stampin Write Markers, Copic eSsentials.
Other: Dimensionals, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Clear Button, DMC thread, Crystal Effects, Crafter's Tool Kit, Dazzling Diamond Glitter, Quickie Glue Pen, Janome Sew Mini, Scor-pal.


Come join us at Gina's Release party Saturday night in the Member Gallery Forums at SCS ..... don't miss out on the fun!


The Recipe:

Stamps: How Sweet It Is (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: Purely Pomegranate, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Heidi Grace.
Ink: Noir Black Palette, Copic eSsentials, Stampin' Write Markers, Purely Pomegranate, Basic Gray, Craft Whisper White.
Other: Dimensionals, Round Scallop Punch (Stampin'Up!), Round Circle Scallop (Marvy/Yellow), 1 1/4 inch Circle Punch (SU!), White Taffeta Ribbon, Crafter's Tool Kit, Romantic Red Glitter, Quickie Glue Pen, White Uniball Pen, Scor-pal.

Have a super weekend everyone! Thanks for stopping by!!
~Cambria

Ooh La La

I told ya I love that doggie from the Ooh La La set! The frame is super cool too. I wish I had that smaller square scallop punch from Marvy..... hmmm wonder if it fits? It's not hard to cut out though. I can't seem to put away the gray card stock either.... and what goes better with gray than pink? I'm sure there ARE other colors... LOL.

Lizzie Anne Designs is doing a sneak peek of all their new sets to be released on January 7th. You can check everyday for new peeks. LOVE their new web site! If you stop over there, don't forget to check out the forums, or upload some of your work to the gallery!

Here is the Recipe:

Stamps: Ooh La La (Lizzie Anne Designs)
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray, Whisper White (Stampin'Up!)
Ink: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, eSsential Copics.
Other: Dimensionals, Gray Taffeta ribbon, Colored Brads, Word Window Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Uniball White Gel Pen (Stampin'Up!).

Have a super day everyone! My kids are home for winter break, so I haven't had much computer time. Hope to post more next week or maybe over the weekend. I got a box of new Gina K sets and I can't wait to get them inky! I placed my first Stampin'Up! order out of the new catalog yesterday!! I'm going to be stalking my UPS man. I finished up some swaps this week which I can't wait to show my customers later this month. Hey, I did get a chance to play a little with my new Stampin'Up web site. Check it out if you have a chance!

Hope you are all finding some time to stamp!! Thanks for stopping by!
~Cambria

Fun To Be Floral Sneak Peek

Lizzie Anne Designs is releasing all new sets on the 7th! One of the new sets is called Fun To Be Floral. I think Joslyn designed this set for me.... I LOVE every single stamp in the set. I keep telling myself that I don't need any more floral sets, but it never ends... I keep wanting more flowers. These are fun and unique... so I NEEDED them. *wink* Click here to see other sneak peeks of new sets that are released on January 7th!! Want a chance to win this set? Pop over to Joslyn Nielson's blog and enter for a chance to own Fun To Be Floral!!

Have you been over to Lizzie Anne Designs lately? They gave their site a make over.... it's beautimous. I totally dig it and it's not even pink. They added forums and even a customer gallery in the Sketchbook! I love hanging out there... check it out if you have a minute.... stop by and say Hi!

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Fun To Be Floral
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi.
Ink: Black Noir Palette, Copic eSsentials, Purley Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi.
Other: Round Scallop Punch (SU!), Round Scallop Circle (Marvy), Small and Large Oval Punches (SU!),Janome Sew Mini, Scor-pal, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds, White Gel Pen (SU!), Black Sakura Glaze Pen.

Have a great week... my days are totally off with the holidays. My kids still have another week home and they are loving that the sun is out! Thanks for stopping by!!

~Cambria

Ooh La La.... Good Girl Doggie!!

Remember those Paper Frills I was talking about that I found in my mess? These are some of the flower srtips.... I was going for a foo foo collar look. If I had a girl dog, she'd definitely wear a collar like this!

Now... don't laugh. Well, you can laugh if you want... I did. Santa brought me a Be Dazzler! On the front of the box are all these examples of clothes and hats that have been "be dazzled". I guess Santa KNEW I'd be using it on card stock! Everything on the front of the box looks so SHAZAM, and well, just way too much for frumpy ole me, but I tell ya, it's kinda cool. It came with these silver studs and all kinds of little jewels that look almost exactly like Stampin'Up's Rhinestone brads! So, you've been warned.... watch for be jeweled projects from Cams.

The paper is from Heidi Grace and Chatterbox. The Heidi Grace paper is all flocked..... I just LOVE her paper. Stamp are from Lizzie Anne Designs from the set called Ooh La La. I adore the little poodle. I also used the alphabet set Samantha.... love that it comes with that little flower! If you can't read it from the photo, it says treats. Now I wish I had a cute, pink poodle to say "good girl.... come get a treat" and shake my cute little treat can! Well, I'm sure my boy dog Abby won't mind.

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Ooh La La, Samantha Alpha (Lizzie Anne Designs)
Paper: Heidi Grace, Chatterbox
Ink: Noir Black Palette, Stampin Write Markers
Other: Fun Flock, Round Scallop Punch (Stampin'Up!), Paper Frills, Be Dazzler, Round Metal Tags (Stampin'Up!), Silver Eyelets (SU!), Pink Gingham (SU!), Sticky Strip.

Hope you all had a fun last night. We just hung out with the kids and watched the ball drop on the tube. Averie made it until 9:30. The boys were all having fun playing Xbox Live until 1:00 am with their Dad. I got to stamp a while... what could be better? Happy New Year everyone!!

~Cambria