Happy for Polka Dots and Paisley!
I just can't get enough of this set, it is one of my absolute fav's! The Signo Gel Pen is just perfect for filling in the paisley's - really makes them pop off the page instead of disappearing into the background. I used Very Vanilla, Elegant Eggplant and Tempting Turquoise - wow what a color combination! I haven't used it in forever and thought it would look great with this set and boy was I right. I stamped Linen using Elegant Eggplant over the Paisley's - gives it lots of texture. Added some dimensionals, stickles to the flowers and LOTS of ribbon (you can't go wrong with dimensionals and ribbon). When I got home yesterday from work I had two packages awaiting me - woohoo - I love to get goodies! The first package I opened contained one of my favorite things - Cindy Ribbon! I get some of the most amazing ribbon from Starlit Studio (Cindy Lyles). She has so much to choose from and her prices and service are great. I buy from her all the time, she is top notch! My other package contained Basic Grey Blush paper from Eclectic Paperie - I got their website info. from Taylored Expressions and decided to check them out..........their prices are reasonable and their shipping - super fast! Oh and one other place you should check out is my good blogging friend Christie's website - Paper Pretties - card kits in a box delivered to your door - with the stamps included - and not just any stamps, but the adorable Stamping Bella stamps! Go and sign up for your card kit in a box today! Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Just a little Cuttlebug Love!
Yes, I know I should have posted this yesterday but I was working like a maniac on an order for 3 altered lunchpail tins filled with cards and pens included! It's a big order that's for sure...........I worked fast and furious and I still don't have all the cards completed that I need. The tins and the pens will go pretty fast though. :) And to answer the question I know you are asking is "Yep, I am lovin' the bug!". I don't know how I got along without it! LOL It is soooo easy to use and really enhances your cards. I used the flower embossing folder on pretty on pink for the background, then sponged close to cocoa ink over the top. The large/small flower are cuttlebug flowers I cut out of chipboard and added basic grey blush paper. (ohhh love that stuff!). Well of course I had to use my scalloped circle punch - I needed something to layer the flower on. lol Enjoy the rest of your day and check back because I definitely have more cards to post. :)

Ever since I saw the Giant Cuttlebug Clippies by 11valerie11, I have been dying to get a cuttlebug and give them a try for myself! I finally got that chance today and here is my take on them. I used some extra patterned paper I had laying around from Hobby Lobby. I used a Stardust Gelly Roll Pen to outline the flowers - it gives them lots of sparkle, then tied some black gingham and black satin ribbon to polish them off. I am really happy with how they turned out - can't wait to get my new paper from the winter mini so I can make some to give my stamp club girls for Valentines Day. If you get a chance head on over to my good friend Cindy Keery's blog - she has some yummy blog candy she is giving away! Well, I am off to finish creating some more cards........I will post those later. :)

Watermark! Thanks to Cindy Keery, a really good blogger friend of mine, I now have an amazing watermark to put on all my creations!! THANKS GIRL! She can make one for you too - she charges a very small fee to make these - I JUST LOVE MINE! Just click on her name and it will take you to her blog where she has a special section called "watermarks". Go check it out - you will be glad you did!