Just a note

Wow! the time has just flown. School is out and summer vacation has started. It is time to let you know that we are still alive and have lots of ideas. This is a card we did as a make and take at the rubber stamp show we had last Saturday. This uses the Memento ink pads and Memory Box stamps. I love the shape of the Memento pad, because the pointed end allows you to ink the more detailed parts of the stamp. The berries can be plum, the leaves can be green and the branch can be brown. Plus, the pad is bigger than a marker so your image can be colored quicker. The thistles were stamped three time with one inking, of course huffing on the stamp between each stamp. The ink is instantly set and you don't need to worry about smearing the image as you glue it to your card. These inks also come in a variety of awesome colors. These inks are a "must have!"

Graduation Money Holder

This weeks make-n-take is a Money holder card for the Graduate. Using the Scor-pal you can make this quickly. Cut a piece of cardstock 6 1/4 X 9. Place the card on the Scor-pal and score at 3 1/2" and 7". Fold it and you have a money card. I use a curved template to make one corner of the money pocket rounded. Use thin tape along the right edge of the pocket to close one end. Now you can decorate the front however you want!! I use the *New* Memento pads for my background and graduation hat. I love these dye pads. The color is so vivid and works great on solid images! Have fun making this card or come in a make one at the store. We'd love to see you!

Happy Mother's Day!

Hope you all have a Happy Mother's Day! Here is the card I am giving to my mom. You get a preview. I tried the new Memento ink for the flowers on the background. I loved the colors of the ink. We now carry them at the store in many different colors. The faux stitching is with the new white Inkssential pen. It works GREAT!! The white is so opaque and bold.