Swap Card

This is a card I have used in a couple of different swaps, including Convention. It features the stamp set Sweet for the Sweets. This one of the FREE stamp sets given to demonstrators on the Alaskan Cruise! Woo-Hoo! I love, love, love getting FREE stamp sets!! As a matter of fact, in the past few months, I have received a total of 13, yes, 13 FREE stamp sets!! I just love being a demonstrator!!

There is still time to sign up to become a demonstrator for only $99! And if you sign up by July 31, you will receive a Holiday Project Kit worth $40!! Woo Hoo!! For more information on becoming a demonstrator, please contact me at susan@la-croix.net or call me at 734-285-2116. You can also visit my web site.

Supplies: Pacific Point, Wild Wasabit & Whisper White card stock; Pacific Point &Wild Wasabi Classic Ink; Sweets for the Sweet stamp set; Scallop Ribbon Border, 1" circle & 2 1/2" circle punches; Beyond the Garden designer series paper; Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Brads.

Convention Gifts

This year I made Convention gifts for everyone in our group. These are post-it note holders and are super easy to make!

Score a 6 3/4" x 3 1/4" piece of card stock at 3 1/4" and 3 1/2". Peel off back page of post it notes and adhere to the inside. I used Snail adhesive to really hold it in place. Embellish as desired. Easy-peasy!!!

Vines & Blossoms

I haven't used any of my wheels for awhile and had a request from a stamper for some ideas using wheels. This card uses the Vine & Blossoms wheel from the Idea Book & Catalog.

Supplies: Concord Crush, Naturals Ivory, Always Artichoke & Wisteria Wonder card stock; Always Artichoke & Concrod Crush Ink; Always Artichoke Seam Binding; Boho Blossoms, Scallop Oval, Large Oval,& Decorative Label punches; Pearls; Stampin' Dimensionals

Four Generations

We were blessed to have all of our children and grandchildren home for Christmas last year. We are also blessed to have three of our four parents still with us! We took the opportunity to have new family portraits taken (by photographer and friend, Rob Matheson, owner of A Splendid Memory, Allen Park, MI). This photo is of my mother, me, three daughters and five grandaughters! The new designer paper, Paisley Petals made making this 8" x 8" page a snap! It's hard to see but I put some of the Bitty Buttons on a couple of the punched hearts at the bottom of the page.