My friend Lela, AKA serenity stamper on SCS, sent me this darling little gift. It's made from the baskets and blooms die. She decorated it with Springtime Vintage DSP. 
Here are the cards that go inside. They are 3 X 3 cards. The front bottom edge is torn, and there's coordinating cardstock on the inside of the card. The flowers are from the Baby Blossoms stamp set.
First of all, I just realized this pic is not that good; I'll use the flash next time. Second of all, yes, I really made this card in the car! OK, I added the glitter and sponging after I got home, but I did everything else in the car. I recently participated a few times in a swap on SCS where you swap stamped images. I have a bunch now from the Occasions Mini set, Eat Chocolate. I brought that with me along with Very Vanilla and Early Espresso cardstock, 2 sheets of Jolly Holiday DSP, Early Espresso narrow taffeta ribbon and a Cherry Cobbler marker. Obviously I had to go CAS here, but I like the result! It's hard to see in the photo, but there is Cherry Cobbler colored underneath the glitter. Happy stamping!
Here is the chalkboard/magnet board I made using the Decor Elements chalkboard that I got FREE during SAB. The chalkboard piece is 8 X 16. You apply it much like contact paper. The Notes and swirl are separate so you don't have to use them at all or you can use just one part. You can apply it to a wall or cabinet or just about any semi-smooth surface. I decided that I wanted to have mine be a magnet board too, so I got a 12 X 24 sheet of metal at Home Depot for about $8. I applied the chalkboard then attached the ribbon with Crystal Effects to give it a little pizzazz. Yes, that's Pear Pizzazz and Concord Crush, LOL! I've made 2 magnets so far out of buttons and glimmer brads with magnets stuck on the back.
I think the best part of birthdays is getting mail! (Note to self: mail some of those cards you make!) Although it wasn't mailed, I got a mushy, glittery purple card from my hubby. It's almost like he knows me or something, LOL! I got lots of other great cards, too, including this ome that Mama made for me. I recognize the swirl from Priceless and the corner punch. She also used the new blossom petals punch to make the flower. Isn't it pretty?
Here's the feminine version of Wednesday's card. I used the emboss resist technique here. I stamped Medallion using VersaMark ink onto the Paisley Petals DSP. Next, I sprinkled on clear EP and heated it. Finally, I brayered Early Espresso ink over the whole thing. After it dried a little, I rubbed the embossed image with a paper towel to get off the excess ink and then put it through the Big Shot.
I've been playing with some of my new stuff: the Big Shot and some new DSP. The DSP is a sneak peek from the July catalog, yes the big one! The DSP, called Paisley Petals, and a stamp set, Four Frames, will be available for purchase in April with a $20 order. I haven't shown you the stamp set, but you will love it! It coordinates with the decorative label punch!
OK, I know I've used a Big Shot before, but I'm finally the proud owner of my very own! I used the Simple Flower embosslit to make a quick card along with Springtime Vintage DSP, some pearls and Baja Breeze ribbon. The embossed edges of the flower are inked with Not Quite Navy.
