Roses

One of the things I enjoy in the summer-time is tending to the roses at our church building.  I am amazed each year when the bushes become full of gorgeous blooms!  I am currently spending a couple of weeks out of state, so a friend has graciously agreed to look after the roses.  

The card above is one that I made to give my friend after I get home.  It features one of the many beautiful papers from the Garden Impressions collection, that I have shown here for the past couple of weeks.  

When a piece of paper is that pretty, it just makes sense to make it the focal point of a card!  

SIMPLE STAMPING TIP #4 - Use paper with large patterns as the focal point of your card.

I also used the coordinating Abstract Impressions stamp set for the "thank you" and for the rose in the corner on the envelope.

This is such a beautiful and useful suite of products!  If you would like to create your own beautiful cards, you can order by following the directions under the Shop Now button.  Or simply send me an email (godismydelight@yahoo.com).

Here's another rose for you . . . this is one of my husband's heirloom roses from our backyard.

I hope that you are having a beautiful summer so far; perhaps even enjoying some roses!  Thanks for stopping here today.

Cards for June

One of the things I love most about summer is FLOWERS!  I love how they add color and brightness to our yards and landscapes.  Can you imagine our world without flowers?

The cards above showcase my favorite new paper from Stampin' Up's new Annual Catalog, which will be released tomorrow (June 1).  Take a look at all of these beautiful designs . . . 

(photo credit - www.stampinpretty.com)

These papers are so bright and happy!  They come in a pack of 48 6"x 6" sheets for $11.  There is also a pretty coordinating stamp, along with matching dies (which are also sold separately), called Abstract Impressions.

(photo credit - www.stampwithbrian.com)

I made both sets of cards using very simple designs that you could copy, using any paper or sentiments.  And here is this week's tip:

SIMPLE STAMPING TIP #38 - Stamp your sentiment onto a punched piece of cardstock or paper.

For the first set of cards, I used the Everyday Label punch.

(photo credit - www.stampinup.com)

I used the Banner Triple punch on the second set of cards.

(photo credit - www.stampinup.com)

Here is the cover of the new catalog.  It is 241 pages of beautiful new stamp sets and paper-crafting supplies, as well as stunning samples of cards and other hand-stamped items.

I have 6 copies that I can give away; would you like one?  I would be happy to put one in mail to you!  Just send me an email (godismydelight@yahoo.com) and give me your name and address.

I am looking forward to showing you here on the blog more of the new products, as well as helpful tips.  Thanks for stopping by today!